Amplifiers & Preamps

A complete audio system has the power to deliver a wide spectrum of sound. For one of the easiest and most common ways to achieve this sonic depth, add an amplifier and subwoofer to your audio...

Stereo amps, often called AV receivers, can have multiple input and output connections and can handle six or more speakers. They're capable of stereo output but also can recreate Surround Sound...

In this article I'm going to walk you through connecting your car audio amp to your home theater system. I had an extra one in my basement and just recently hooked it up to my DJ mixer to see if...

Amplifiers are the muscle that powers your stereo system by driving the speakers. The components are connected with speaker wire that consists of two strands. Each strand connects to a separate...

Amplifiers and speakers are the muscle and heart of your audio system. The amp provides the power to drive your speakers, which deliver the soul-stirring music that defines a quality stereo setup....

Wire comes in many different styles and sizes, but the most important consideration is the amount of current that will be carried by it, and that will determine the type of wire you'll need. The...

An audio amplifier produces and delivers power through speaker wires to drive audio loudspeakers in a stereo or home-theater setup. The power setting, better known as volume control, allows you to...

Keyboard amplifiers can be an important part of the musical experience. They come in many shapes and sizes, so knowing what features are important will help you find the right amplifier. Knowing...

Sometimes the need for noise prompts us to try new ways of hooking up our stereo equipment, like bridging two Crown amplifiers together to drive four speakers in a car or truck for maximum power...

The audio amplifier is the heart of your home audio system. Whether your audio amplifier is a stand-alone unit, or it is part of an integrated receiver, the amplifier performs the essential task...

When setting up a PA system, loosen the hand knob and spread the legs as far apart as possible in order to set up the speaker stands. Learn more about setting up the PA speakers from a multimedia...

When setting up the mike cable of a PA system, make sure to leave extra cable so that the presenter has enough slack to move around. Connect the microphone and speakers to the mixer correctly with...

You've just purchased 440-watt speakers capable of a gust-busting 91 decibels, backed by a 440-watt four-channel amplifier. The only problem here is that you're a bit lacking in the wiring...

Last week I purchased a new amp head. Unfortunately the only speaker cabinet I had was part of a combo amp. Being cheap I had to find a way to connect the two amps to the one cabinet.

A public address system allows large audiences to receive amplified sounds from small groups such as bands, singers and speakers. Setting up a PA system is simple--send your sound one direction...

The key to any good sound system is the amplifier, which is either a separate unit or includes an AM/FM radio, possibly satellite radio or receiver. A common rule of thumb is the more powerful the...

A power amplifier combined with a separate pre-amplifier generally provides the best possible sound quality in a stereo system, and the separate components provide a flexible upgrade path.