Recoil R2D Review: 2 Farad Capacitor and the R1D Sold as 1 Farad (0.3 F Actual)
The Recoil R2D is a 2.0 farad car audio capacitor with a blue digital voltmeter, a 10 to 16 V DC operating range and a 20 V surge rating. Its Indian MRP is ₹12,000. This post also covers the Recoil R1D, sold as a 1 farad model at ₹9,000 MRP, whose actual value Recoil states as 0.3 F. Recoil quotes the R2D for systems up to 1,200 W without saying whether that is RMS. The R2D is on our Recoil R2D product page.
Quick summary
The R2D is listed at 2.0 F. The R1D is sold as 1 F, but Recoil's pages state its actual value as 0.3 F, so on Recoil's own numbers the R2D's 2.0 F is more than six times the R1D's actual 0.3 F.
Recoil quotes up to 1,200 W for the R2D and up to 1,000 W for the R1D with no RMS, peak or maximum label, so we do not present either as RMS.
Both run on 10 to 16 V DC, have a digital voltmeter, take ring terminals for any wire gauge and have automatic shut-off. ESR is called low, with no figure.
We found no owner or reviewer write-ups to report, and Recoil's pages show no reviews.
Recoil R2D specifications
Specification | Recoil R2D | Recoil R1D |
|---|---|---|
Capacitance | 2.0 F | Sold as 1 F; Recoil states the actual value as 0.3 F |
Operating voltage | 10 to 16 V DC | 10 to 16 V DC |
Surge voltage | 20 V | Recoil's pages give both 20 V and 18SV |
System power quoted by Recoil | Up to 1,200 W, no label | Up to 1,000 W, no label |
ESR | Low, no figure | Low, no figure |
Display | Blue digital voltmeter | Blue in our listing and Recoil's title; red in one Recoil feature list |
Connection and protection | Ring terminals for any wire gauge; automatic shut-off | Ring terminals for any wire gauge; automatic shut-off |
Size and weight | 14.15 x 5.9 x 3.73 in (about 359 x 150 x 95 mm), 3.95 lb (1.8 kg) | Same figures on Recoil's main-site page |
India MRP | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 |
The figures come from our two listings and Recoil's pages for the R2D on its main site, the R1D on its main site and the R1D on its US store. All are promotional. Metric sizes are our conversions of Recoil's inches.
The R1D: sold as 1 farad, stated as 0.3 farad
Recoil's R1D pages put the actual value in the title, and the US page calls 0.3 F the actual measured value, while the main-site description still says 1.0 Farad. Recoil does not explain the gap. We list the R1D as a 1 farad model with the 0.3 F figure beside it, because that is what the maker publishes.
At the same voltage, a capacitor stores charge in proportion to its capacitance. On Recoil's numbers, then, the R2D's 2.0 F is more than six times the R1D's 0.3 F. The tags on Recoil's R2D page carry the R1D's 0.3 F wording, although the page text says 2.0 Farad. Recoil does not explain the tags. We take the 2.0 F in the page text and our listing as the R2D's value, and suggest confirming it with Recoil or its distributor if the difference matters to you.
What a capacitor this size can and cannot do
A capacitor covers brief peaks, such as a bass note that asks the amplifier for a short burst of current. Recoil's pages claim lower voltage drop at peaks, cleaner mids and highs and, for the R1D, headlights that do not dim. Those are maker claims. A capacitor does not add supply: if the voltage sags for long stretches, the battery, alternator and cable sizes are the place to look.
Recoil gives its quoted wattage figures no unit label. Our listings repeat them as Recoil's ratings, and we treat them as unlabelled system figures, not RMS.
Voltage, surge rating and the display
The 10 to 16 V DC range covers a car's normal charging voltage. The R2D lists a 20 V surge rating. The R1D pages give both 20 V and 18SV, which we cannot reconcile. The digital voltmeter gives a real-time voltage read-out, which is worth watching at idle with the AC on. Recoil does not say how the automatic shut-off works or what it disconnects, beyond the US page calling it protection against overload.
Installation notes for Indian cars
Recoil's pages give no installation steps. The usual practice with any car audio capacitor is to charge it through a resistor or a test lamp before it sees full battery voltage, and to check the polarity before connecting. Follow Recoil's manual if it differs. Ring terminals suit any gauge, so crimp ones that match your cable. Mount it close to the amplifier, off the floor, and check that 359 mm of length fits your boot. VA3 Car Studio in Ghaziabad offers professional installation.
What owners and reviewers say about the Recoil R2D
We looked for owner and reviewer feedback in October 2026 and found nothing we could read for the R2D or R1D. Recoil's main-site pages show Reviews (0) and its US pages show none. Our tools could not read Amazon, Walmart or Reddit, and forum and retailer search pages did not load, so feedback may exist that we could not see.
Recoil R2D or the REC5D?
The Recoil REC5D is a 5 F electrolytic capacitor at ₹22,000 MRP, which is ₹10,000 above the R2D. It has a lower surge rating, 18 V against 20 V, and a built-in distribution block for two amplifiers, and Recoil's pages for it give no operating voltage or system power. For a sense of the large end, our Zapco HB CB20F is a 20 F bank.
Who should buy it, and who shouldn't
Buy the R2D if you want a voltage read-out and 2.0 F in a single unit, your charging system and cables are sound, and you accept unlabelled wattage figures. Our guide to the need for an amplifier in car sound systems covers the amplifier side.
Look elsewhere if you want the 1 farad the R1D's name suggests, when its actual value is 0.3 F, want a distribution block built in, or want a capacitor to cure long voltage sag.
Price and where to buy
The Recoil R2D carries an India MRP of ₹12,000, and the R1D ₹9,000. We often sell below MRP, so check today's prices on the Recoil R2D product page and the R1D product page. Our listings describe both as genuine Recoil products.
The bottom line
The R2D is a 2.0 F capacitor at ₹12,000 MRP, and the R1D is a ₹9,000 unit whose actual value Recoil gives as 0.3 F. Choose by the actual figure, read the wattage claims as unlabelled, and treat a capacitor as a help for short peaks, not a fix for a weak electrical system.
Recoil R2D FAQ
Is the Recoil R1D really 1 farad?
Recoil sells it as a 1 farad model but states its actual value as 0.3 F, in the page title and as the actual measured value on its US page. We report both figures.
What is the difference between the Recoil R2D and R1D?
The R2D is listed at 2.0 F and ₹12,000 MRP. The R1D is sold as 1 F at ₹9,000 MRP, with an actual value of 0.3 F. Both list 10 to 16 V DC, a digital voltmeter and ring terminals.
Is the R2D rated for 1,200 W RMS?
Recoil says it suits systems up to 1,200 W but gives no RMS, peak or maximum label, so we do not present it as RMS.
Does the R2D need pre-charging?
Recoil's pages give no installation steps. The usual practice with a car audio capacitor is to charge it through a resistor or a test lamp before connecting it fully, so follow Recoil's manual.
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