Archive for the 'car amplifier' Category

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 [...]

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 [...]