Archive for the 'car amplifier' Category

What size fuse should i use on my car amplifier?

I was wondering about my car amplifier power cord fuse. I recently blew an amplifier, and was wondering if it was because I had a fuse that was too high of a rating. My amplifier itself has a 40 amp fuse. It will be running 650 wattsx2 channels…should my power cable have a fuse with [...]

Should a car amplifier be used during the wintertime?

Well I just fixed my car amplifier again for the 4th time, and I just was wondering because its warm in my house say 72-74 degrees and it is like 37 degrees outside, should I be taking my amplifier from inside where its warm, to outside where its 37 degrees and most likely dropping? [...]

How to check if car amplifier is working?

I bought a pair of 12" subwoofers the other day, and the guy I bought them from gave me an amplifier with it for free. I need to know how to check if they are operational.
I want to do this BEFORE I install into my car.
I have already connected the positive to positive and the [...]

What is the cross-over dial on a car amplifier used for?

I want to understand the amplifier which is powering my 12" sub-woofers in my car. What does the cross-over dial do and how does it effect sound in comparison with the gain switch?
cross over chooses what frequencies it will allow to be sent to the sub, it most likely has a switch to make it [...]

what size car amplifier should I use if I have 2 dual 4ohm subwoofers rated at 600rms power?

I am running 2 JVC Arsenal CS-AW7240 subs. They are rated at 600 watts rms. What amplifier would be a good choice for these subs.
with two 4ohm DVC subs depending on how they are wired you can end up with impedances at the amp or 1 or 4ohms and the lower the final [...]

what are the electrical input levels for a typical car audio amplifier?

I’m looking for the electrical inputs (12V and so on) for a typical car amplifier.
The reason I ask, I sold my truck and have an amp and box and would like to hook it up in my man cave, so I need to power the amp. Any suggestions?
Most typical amps require 12v and some [...]

What size car amplifier should I buy?

I have two pioneer subs that are 350W each. They are 4 ohms each as well. I plan to wire them in parallel to an amplifier. What kind and what size amplifier should I buy?
info needed to PROPERLY match amps and speakers
the subs voice coil setup (DVC or SVC)
the subs impedance (ohms)
the [...]

how do you connect a turn on lead to a car amplifier?

im not sure how to do it.. at all. i just bought an amplifier wiring kit and it comes with a thin blue wire. i know it connects to the turn on wire thats in the back of my aftermarket stereo its just i dont know how to connect them.
Your going to have to remove [...]

Should I get a car amplifier or car speakers?

I was wondering if I should get better car speakers for my Lexus RX 300 or should I just get a cheap amplifier. BTW My spending limit is 110.00. I’m only going to get back speakers or I might just get a 90.00 amplifier at best buy. What should I do? I have a best [...]

How do I wire the Alpine 3501 car amplifier? I have a lot of wires coming out and going nowhere.?

I bought it second hand and there is no sticker or label for any wires. I know the two lines out but that`s it. Thank you.
Im not sure if this is the right diagram but i hope that it helps.
http://support.alpine-usa.com/products/documents/MRA-F350%20OM.PDF