Archive for the 'car amplifier' Category

Can a pair of 1000W speaker be connected to a car amplifier to produce sound?

I have a pair of 1000W speakers, and I kind of wanting to use a car amplifier to produce the sound for the speakers which I am not sure whether is it possible. I seen videos using a computer power supply to power up the car amplifier then connected to speakers but I am not [...]

How to extend volume control on car amplifier?

Basically I have a small Dual 150 watt (RMS) amplifier. My radio is a bit older and has no low level RCA outputs or subwoofer volume control and I’m to cheap to upgrade it, I’m also to cheap to buy a newer amp. Basically my question is: is it possible to fabricate something [...]

What is the voltage required for the Remote part of a car amplifier?

trying to fix a car amplifier and wondering what the voltage is that i need to plug into the remote power port.
I would say like 10 to 12volts. If a car battery is dieing and it is only putting out 10 volts alot of the time the amp will still stay on. But 12 is [...]

How do you properly power a car audio amplifier at 14.4v?

I want to know how to power a car audio amplifier at 14.4v.
If I have an amp connected to a 12v battery(Kinetik) in my trunk that is connected to my 12v starting battery(Duralast) under my hood that is connected to my 200amp alternator, will I be running my amp at 14.4v?
When your car is turned [...]

How far should my Car amplifier be from the speakers it is powering? Is there a problem w/them being close?

I need to install the Amp tomorrow. Help is appreciated.
will there be any distortion or anything if the amp is close to the speakers?
I believe that if you have the amplifier closer then that’s a lot better. If the wiring is shorter then the power goes quickly to the speakers, with better sound and volume. [...]

What brand of car amplifier do you recommend for someone on a budget?

I’ve seen Pyle and Dual at Walmart. They are around the price range I want to pay, but I’m afraid might be too cheap. Does anyone have any experience with some cheaper brands of car amplifiers? (sony xplod, dual, pyle……)
I have two 10" rockford fosgate subs.
I always have liked amps by Memphis. Good [...]

Where can I get a adaptor for my 2 channel car amplifier?

I have a 2 channel amplifier and need it to be converted to 4 channels. Where can i buy an adaptor for that.
It depends on what "ohm stable" the amplifier is. If the amp is "2 ohm stable" that means you can wire 2 speakers to one pair of terminals if those speakers are 4 [...]

How do i know if I can use a bass controller for my sony xplod xm-GTR2022 1,200 watt 2/1 channel car amplifier?

I have the sony xplod 1200 watt amp in my car a i just bought a bass controller for it but i am not sure if i can hook it up to my amp. I bought the PEQ punch equalizer remote.
if your amp does not have the "telephone jack" on it you can use your [...]

How to install a car amplifier to ‘95 Chevy Caprice stock stereo?

Besides from buying anything else (like the line-out converter), how can I get a signal to my amp from the stereo? (not the remote start)
Unless the amp has high-level inputs, the LOC is the only way.

when installing multiple car amplifiers can you connec a mono amp to a regular 2 channel amplifier?

i would be running the 2 channel amp at 4 ohms, and the mono amp at one ohm??????? the 2 channel amp would power 6×9s and the mono amp would power one 4 ohm dual voice coil subwoofer. my mono amp only has one set of rc jacks, and the 2 channel amp has 2 [...]