How to Choose a Car Amplifier
If you like loud music, adding a car amplifier to your stereo will allow you to listen to quality sound reproduction at high volume levels. Use the following steps to make sure you choose the right car amplifier to improve your stereo's sound and your enjoyment of the music.
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Choosing a Car Amplifier
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Decide on the type of car amplifier you will purchase. There are three types. Mono car amplifiers only power one single speaker. Two channel car amplifiers power two speakers as well as one subwoofer. And four channel car amplifiers power four speakers as well as two subwoofers.
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Look for a car amplifier with a low pass filter that will only send low frequency notes to the subwoofer. This will improve the bass and prevent the subwoofer from attempting to reproduce higher notes in the music.
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Look for a car amplifier with a built-in high pass filter. This filter will improve sound quality by preventing the tweeters from attempting to reproduce low frequency sounds.
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Choose a car amplifier that has speaker level inputs which are capable of processing amplified signals. Most factory-installed car stereos already have a basic amplifier built into them, so the amplifier you choose should be able to process those signals.
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If you are planning to put together a multi-amplifier system, choose a primary amplifier that is equipped with a preamp outlet. This will allow you to send signal to the secondary amp.
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Tips & Warnings
When choosing a car amplifier, you must take the required power into consideration. Your car's electrical system must be able to handle the additional wattage needed by the amplification system.
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