Archive for the 'car amplifier' Category

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

Can someone help me pick a car amplifier?

I’m buying my boyfriend a car amplifier for Christmas and I know for sure he was looking on the 3 below, but I don’t know which one I should get. HELP PLEASE!
LANZAR VIBE236 1000 WATT 2 CHANNEL
Boss D800.2/D8002 2-Ch 1600 WATT 2 CHANNEL
Lanzar MXA232 1000 WATT 2 CHANNEL
The Boss is the better one Lanzar [...]

Can I convert a car amplifier into a home stereo amp?

Just wondering, can I take an amp out of my car and somehow connect the power output to an electrical outlet in the wall? I don’t plan on doing this, I’m just wondering if it’s possible.
It is possible but you need a hefty power supply.
A 13.8 volt DC 25 ampere bench-top power supply will push [...]

Can I use a higher grade wire for a very low power car amplifier?

Hi!
I have a car amp wiring kit that is rated 100 watts to 1000 watt car amplifiers. The amplifier I have has a maximum power output of 50 watts with a built in 8" speaker. If I use a speaker that is rated for an amp much higher in power will it work at [...]