Lightning Audio LSD10-03 Strike 1.0-farad Capacitor w/Digital Display Zoom Front Video loading and will display in just a moment. Photos Videos My vehicle's homepage We don't check this item for fit or compatibility. Item# 495LSD103 offer details Item# 495LSD103 Review Sumary 1 person says DISCONTINUED This item is no longer available to purchase. Contact us for other options Call Email See all Capacitors In-stock Alternative Lightning Audio LDDC1 $99.99 Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Our take on the Lightning Audio LSD10-03 by Erin Blanton Do your headlights flicker when the bass hits hard? Does your bass start out strong, and then fade into mush after a minute or two? Car batteries are slow to deliver the kind of power your amps need to give you tight, powerful bass hits. Lightning Audio capacitors eliminate that problem by storing reserve power and then delivering it when your amps need it most. That's why you see external capacitors in just about every stereo competition vehicle — and you don't see dimmed headlights. Lightning Audio's Strike Caps act as a buffer zone between your amp and your battery, getting the juice to your bass for maximum performance. The LSD10-03 1-farad capacitor can be used with amplifiers producing up to 1,000 watts RMS. The digital voltage readout shows your exact voltage to the decimal point. Visual and audible warnings tell you if the cap has been wired backwards. Note: The capacitor is installed on the power cable that connects the amplifier to your vehicle's battery. You will need a short length of ground cable and crimp-on connectors (not included) to install the capacitor. The ground cable is used to connect the capacitor's negative terminal to the chassis of your vehicle. Details: 1-farad cap for systems of up to 1,000 watts RMS digital voltage readout 16-volt maximum (20-volt surge) 3-1/16" diameter x 9-5/8"H 1-year warranty Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 1 Farad capacitor with digital display 2 Plastic mounting brackets CHRG2 Charging/discharging card Two 1" Terminal bolts (1/4"-28 thread) Installation and Application Manual Warranty info card Caution info card Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The overall response of your audio system will be enhanced with the use of capacitors due to their ability to quickly supply a large amount of current to your amplifier's power supply during high current demand (low bass). This makes the Lightning Cap a logical addition to your system due to the fact that automotive electrical systems aren't designed to deliver the current to satisfy the requirements of high-powered audio components. It can also filter AC voltage induced in the system by the amplifier's power supply which could cause objectionable noise. A one Farad capacitor is recommended for each 1000 watts of amplifier power, although you can never have too much capacitance for any system. LED Digital Display (With Auto Turn-On): The capacitor's monitor top features a blue digital LED display. The current DC voltage readout appears on the 1" x 1/2" display. The display senses voltage fluctuations during normal operation and turns itself on. After 5 minutes of non-use (no fluctuation), the display automatically reverts to sleep mode. Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR): The Lightning cap is able to deliver its power quickly because its super low ESR. Each capacitor has up to 18 ultra-sonically-cold welded tabs that connect the foil winding to the terminals at the top of the capacitor with almost no resistance. High Gain Foil: Lightning capacitors use a high-gain foil. High-gain foil is created by passing the foil through several high-current (10,000 amp) chemical baths that "etch" the foil and create surface area. This allows for more capacitors in a smaller area. Through-Post Design: The monitoring circuit is wired in parallel with the capacitor, not adding any resistance or inductance which could prevent the cap from doing its job. Reverse Voltage Warning: A buzzer will sound if the capacitor is connected backwards. Mounting Brackets: The Lightning cap is equipped with two translucent plastic mounting brackets. The brackets allow the cap to be mounted in virtually any position on a vertical wall or a horizontal surface. Installation: In addition to the wires and connectors for your amp installation, you will need a short length of ground wire and 2 pairs of ring terminal connectors with 5/16" holes (1 pair for the power wires and 1 pair for the ground wire) to properly install the capacitor. One length of power wire connects from your battery to the capacitor's positive terminal, while a separate length of power wire connects from the capacitor's positive terminal to your amplifier. (It is recommended that the capacitor be wired no less than 18" from the amplifier.) The ground wire connects from the capacitor's negative terminal to the chassis of the vehicle. Specifications: Size: 1 Farad VDC: 16V, 20V surge ESR: < 0.00198 ohm at 120Hz 25c Terminals: 1/4"-28 thread Packaging Correction: Some of the packaging may incorrectly indicate that this capacitor has a distribution top. 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Submit Share this product 1-1 of 1 items Sort Results By: Date Reviewed | Rating | Helpfulness 5 out of 5 good cap Written By Mark, Medford, MA on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 i figured i would need a capacitor since my amp is pushing my subs at 750 watts RMS, my headlights were dimming and my amp was having some clipping problems, even though it was giving the subs wattage rated over their maximum. as soon as i installed this cap, no more clipping or dimming lights and the bass actually seems to hit harder. great product 5 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-1 of 1 items Learn more about Capacitors Learn more about Capacitors Capacitors FAQ Capacitors FAQ Buck Pomerantz 12/9/2011 based on 67 ratings (20 comments) First of all, what is a capacitor? Can it help my stereo system sound better? How do you hook it up? Get the answers to these and other questions here in our Capacitors FAQ. Video: Installing A Car Amplifier Video: Installing A Car Amplifier Video Guest 6/23/2008 based on 59 ratings (7 comments) Watch a brief video to get an overview of what's involved in installing an amp in a vehicle. General Amplifier Installation Tips General Amplifier Installation Tips Crutchfield Writing Team 4/22/2010 based on 52 ratings (20 comments) Every vehicle is different, so you may encounter problems that differ from the installation that we've just described. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you plan your amp installation. Amplifier Installation Guide Amplifier Installation Guide Crutchfield Writing Team 7/15/2008 based on 116 ratings (32 comments) Step-by-step guide to amplifier installation. Headlights Dim When the Music Plays Headlights Dim When the Music Plays Buck Pomerantz 10/26/2011 based on 56 ratings (10 comments) Your headlights dim when the stereo pulls too much power out of your car's electrical system. Every part of the electrical system suffers because of the amp's sudden demand on the limited supply of... Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Capacitors For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the Lightning Audio LSD10-03, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_495LSD103/Lightning-Audio-LSD10-03.html ).
Our take on the Lightning Audio LSD10-03 by Erin Blanton Do your headlights flicker when the bass hits hard? Does your bass start out strong, and then fade into mush after a minute or two? Car batteries are slow to deliver the kind of power your amps need to give you tight, powerful bass hits. Lightning Audio capacitors eliminate that problem by storing reserve power and then delivering it when your amps need it most. That's why you see external capacitors in just about every stereo competition vehicle — and you don't see dimmed headlights. Lightning Audio's Strike Caps act as a buffer zone between your amp and your battery, getting the juice to your bass for maximum performance. The LSD10-03 1-farad capacitor can be used with amplifiers producing up to 1,000 watts RMS. The digital voltage readout shows your exact voltage to the decimal point. Visual and audible warnings tell you if the cap has been wired backwards. Note: The capacitor is installed on the power cable that connects the amplifier to your vehicle's battery. You will need a short length of ground cable and crimp-on connectors (not included) to install the capacitor. The ground cable is used to connect the capacitor's negative terminal to the chassis of your vehicle. Details: 1-farad cap for systems of up to 1,000 watts RMS digital voltage readout 16-volt maximum (20-volt surge) 3-1/16" diameter x 9-5/8"H 1-year warranty
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 1 Farad capacitor with digital display 2 Plastic mounting brackets CHRG2 Charging/discharging card Two 1" Terminal bolts (1/4"-28 thread) Installation and Application Manual Warranty info card Caution info card Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The overall response of your audio system will be enhanced with the use of capacitors due to their ability to quickly supply a large amount of current to your amplifier's power supply during high current demand (low bass). This makes the Lightning Cap a logical addition to your system due to the fact that automotive electrical systems aren't designed to deliver the current to satisfy the requirements of high-powered audio components. It can also filter AC voltage induced in the system by the amplifier's power supply which could cause objectionable noise. A one Farad capacitor is recommended for each 1000 watts of amplifier power, although you can never have too much capacitance for any system. LED Digital Display (With Auto Turn-On): The capacitor's monitor top features a blue digital LED display. The current DC voltage readout appears on the 1" x 1/2" display. The display senses voltage fluctuations during normal operation and turns itself on. After 5 minutes of non-use (no fluctuation), the display automatically reverts to sleep mode. Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR): The Lightning cap is able to deliver its power quickly because its super low ESR. Each capacitor has up to 18 ultra-sonically-cold welded tabs that connect the foil winding to the terminals at the top of the capacitor with almost no resistance. High Gain Foil: Lightning capacitors use a high-gain foil. High-gain foil is created by passing the foil through several high-current (10,000 amp) chemical baths that "etch" the foil and create surface area. This allows for more capacitors in a smaller area. Through-Post Design: The monitoring circuit is wired in parallel with the capacitor, not adding any resistance or inductance which could prevent the cap from doing its job. Reverse Voltage Warning: A buzzer will sound if the capacitor is connected backwards. Mounting Brackets: The Lightning cap is equipped with two translucent plastic mounting brackets. The brackets allow the cap to be mounted in virtually any position on a vertical wall or a horizontal surface. Installation: In addition to the wires and connectors for your amp installation, you will need a short length of ground wire and 2 pairs of ring terminal connectors with 5/16" holes (1 pair for the power wires and 1 pair for the ground wire) to properly install the capacitor. One length of power wire connects from your battery to the capacitor's positive terminal, while a separate length of power wire connects from the capacitor's positive terminal to your amplifier. (It is recommended that the capacitor be wired no less than 18" from the amplifier.) The ground wire connects from the capacitor's negative terminal to the chassis of the vehicle. Specifications: Size: 1 Farad VDC: 16V, 20V surge ESR: < 0.00198 ohm at 120Hz 25c Terminals: 1/4"-28 thread Packaging Correction: Some of the packaging may incorrectly indicate that this capacitor has a distribution top. It has a standard top with a single positive and a single negative terminal.
5 out of 5 good cap Written By Mark, Medford, MA on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 i figured i would need a capacitor since my amp is pushing my subs at 750 watts RMS, my headlights were dimming and my amp was having some clipping problems, even though it was giving the subs wattage rated over their maximum. as soon as i installed this cap, no more clipping or dimming lights and the bass actually seems to hit harder. great product 5 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about Capacitors Learn more about Capacitors Capacitors FAQ Capacitors FAQ Buck Pomerantz 12/9/2011 based on 67 ratings (20 comments) First of all, what is a capacitor? Can it help my stereo system sound better? How do you hook it up? Get the answers to these and other questions here in our Capacitors FAQ. Video: Installing A Car Amplifier Video: Installing A Car Amplifier Video Guest 6/23/2008 based on 59 ratings (7 comments) Watch a brief video to get an overview of what's involved in installing an amp in a vehicle. General Amplifier Installation Tips General Amplifier Installation Tips Crutchfield Writing Team 4/22/2010 based on 52 ratings (20 comments) Every vehicle is different, so you may encounter problems that differ from the installation that we've just described. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you plan your amp installation. Amplifier Installation Guide Amplifier Installation Guide Crutchfield Writing Team 7/15/2008 based on 116 ratings (32 comments) Step-by-step guide to amplifier installation. Headlights Dim When the Music Plays Headlights Dim When the Music Plays Buck Pomerantz 10/26/2011 based on 56 ratings (10 comments) Your headlights dim when the stereo pulls too much power out of your car's electrical system. Every part of the electrical system suffers because of the amp's sudden demand on the limited supply of... Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Capacitors
Capacitors FAQ Capacitors FAQ Buck Pomerantz 12/9/2011 based on 67 ratings (20 comments) First of all, what is a capacitor? Can it help my stereo system sound better? How do you hook it up? Get the answers to these and other questions here in our Capacitors FAQ.
Video: Installing A Car Amplifier Video: Installing A Car Amplifier Video Guest 6/23/2008 based on 59 ratings (7 comments) Watch a brief video to get an overview of what's involved in installing an amp in a vehicle.
General Amplifier Installation Tips General Amplifier Installation Tips Crutchfield Writing Team 4/22/2010 based on 52 ratings (20 comments) Every vehicle is different, so you may encounter problems that differ from the installation that we've just described. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you plan your amp installation.
Amplifier Installation Guide Amplifier Installation Guide Crutchfield Writing Team 7/15/2008 based on 116 ratings (32 comments) Step-by-step guide to amplifier installation.
Headlights Dim When the Music Plays Headlights Dim When the Music Plays Buck Pomerantz 10/26/2011 based on 56 ratings (10 comments) Your headlights dim when the stereo pulls too much power out of your car's electrical system. Every part of the electrical system suffers because of the amp's sudden demand on the limited supply of...
