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  • Power Acoustik® - Overdrive Series 1300W 4-Channel Class AB Amplifier
    Power Acoustik®Overdrive Series 1300W 4-Channel Class AB Amplifier (Ow-Od4-1300)
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    # mpn4752221183
    Overdrive Series 1300W 4-Channel Class AB Amplifier by Power Acoustik®. Smaller, more economic vehicles are more and more desirable. But that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice big power for your system. Overdrive amplifiers pack huge...
    2-ohm Stereo & 4-ohm Bridged Full-Range OperationMilitary Grade PCB with PWM MOSFET Power Supply
    $83.94
  • Power Acoustik® - Overdrive Series 1800W 4-Channel Class AB Amplifier
    Power Acoustik®Overdrive Series 1800W 4-Channel Class AB Amplifier (OD41800)
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    # mpn4752221174
    Overdrive Series 1800W 4-Channel Class AB Amplifier by Power Acoustik®. Smaller, more economic vehicles are more and more desirable. But that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice big power for your system. Overdrive amplifiers pack huge...
    2-ohm Stereo & 4-ohm Bridged Full-Range OperationMilitary Grade PCB with PWM MOSFET Power Supply
    $692.99
  • Power Acoustik® - Razor Series 2000W 4-Channel Class D Amplifier
    Power Acoustik®Razor Series 2000W 4-Channel Class D Amplifier (RZ4-2000D)
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    # mpn4644768010
    Razor Series 2000W 4-Channel Class D Amplifier by Power Acoustik®. Smaller, more economic vehicles are more and more desirable. But that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice big power for your system. Razor amplifiers pack huge power into...
    4 Ohm Bridged/2 Ohm Stereo Class D Full RangeFull MOSFET PWM Power Supply
    $120.74
  • Power Acoustik® - Vertigo Series 1800W 4-Channel Class AB Amplifier
    Power Acoustik®Vertigo Series 1800W 4-Channel Class AB Amplifier (VA4-1800D)
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    # mpn4696825254
    Vertigo Series 1800W 4-Channel Class AB Amplifier by Power Acoustik®. Vertigo amplifiers are the next step in performance and value. Taking advantage of tried and true class A/B full range and improved efficiency class D monoblock...
    2 Ohm Stereo & 4 Ohm Bridged Class A/B Full RangeMOSFET Power Supply with Audiophile Grade IRTM Transistors
    $68.99
  • Power Acoustik® - Overdrive Series 3500W 5-Channel Class AB Amplifier with Bass Remote
    Power Acoustik®Overdrive Series 3500W 5-Channel Class AB Amplifier with Bass Remote (OD5-3500)
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    # mpn4716874829
    Overdrive Series 3500W 5-Channel Class AB Amplifier with Bass Remote by Power Acoustik®. Smaller, more economic vehicles are more and more desirable. But that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice big power for your system. Razor...
    2 Ohm Stereo & 4 Ohm Bridged Full-Range OperationMilitary Grade PCB with PWM MOSFET Power Supply
    $162.83
  • Power Acoustik® - Razor Series 2500W 5-Channel Class D Amplifier
    Power Acoustik®Razor Series 2500W 5-Channel Class D Amplifier (RZ52500D)
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    # mpn1989496
    Razor Series 2500W 5-Channel Class D Amplifier (RZ52500D) by Power Acoustik®. Smaller, more economic vehicles are more and more desirable. But that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice big power for your system. Razor amplifiers pack huge...
    Small Compact 4.75" Wide Chassis4 Ohm Bridged/2 Ohm Stereo Class D Full Range
    $178.24
  • Power Acoustik® - Vertigo Series 1400W 2-Channel Class AB Amplifier
    Power Acoustik®Vertigo Series 1400W 2-Channel Class AB Amplifier (VA2-1400D)
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    # mpn4696825201
    Vertigo Series 1400W 2-Channel Class AB Amplifier by Power Acoustik®. Vertigo amplifiers are the next step in performance and value. Taking advantage of tried and true class A/B full range and improved efficiency class D monoblock...
    2 Ohm Stereo & 4 Ohm Bridged Class A/B Full RangeMOSFET Power Supply with Audiophile Grade IRTM Transistors
    $63.24
  • Planet Audio® - Anarchy Series 3000W Mono Class D Amplifier
    Planet Audio®Anarchy Series 3000W Mono Class D Amplifier (AC30001D)
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    # mpn4972244336
    Anarchy Series 3000W Mono Class D Amplifier by Planet Audio®. Boost that bass with this high-end amplifier from Planet Audio. Combining cutting-edge technology with a sleek design, this extremely powerful amp is a perfect tune-up for...
    High in power, efficient in performance, reliable in serviceUser-friendly design, ergonomic handle, solid construction
    $188.41
  • Planet Audio® - Anarchy Series 4000W Mono Class D Amplifier
    Planet Audio®Anarchy Series 4000W Mono Class D Amplifier (AC40001D)
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    # mpn4644767991
    Anarchy Series 4000W Mono Class D Amplifier by Planet Audio®. Boost that bass with this high-end amplifier from Planet Audio. Combining cutting-edge technology with a sleek design, this extremely powerful amp is a perfect tune-up for...
    High in power, efficient in performance, reliable in serviceUser-friendly design, ergonomic handle, solid construction
    $222.69
  • Planet Audio® - Anarchy Series 5000W Mono Class D Amplifier
    Planet Audio®Anarchy Series 5000W Mono Class D Amplifier (AC50001D)
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    # mpn4972244343
    Anarchy Series 5000W Mono Class D Amplifier by Planet Audio®. Boost that bass with this high-end amplifier from Planet Audio. Combining cutting-edge technology with a sleek design, this extremely powerful amp is a perfect tune-up for...
    Monoblock Class D, MOSFET Power SupplyLow Level Inputs, RCA Pre-amp Outputs
    $345.16
  • Planet Audio® - Big Bang Series 4000W Mono Class D Amplifier
    Planet Audio®Big Bang Series 4000W Mono Class D Amplifier (BB4000.1)
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    # mpn4972244349
    Big Bang Series 4000W Mono Class D Amplifier by Planet Audio®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....
    Up to 3000W X 1 RMS @ 1 ohmUp to 1500W X 1 RMS @ 2 ohm
    $303.60
  • Planet Audio® - Mini Bang Series 1200W Mono Class D Amplifier
    Planet Audio®Mini Bang Series 1200W Mono Class D Amplifier (MB1200.1D)
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    # mpn4696825242
    Mini Bang Series 1200W Mono Class D Amplifier by Planet Audio®. Boost that bass with this high-end amplifier from Planet Audio. Combining cutting-edge technology with a sleek design, this extremely powerful amp is a perfect tune-up for...
    1 Ohm Stable - The lowest impedance accepted by this amplifier is 1 Ohm. Amplifiers that are 1 Ohm stable produce the most power possible from the amp. An amplifier capable of delivering power at a 1 Ohm load is usually reserved for serious subwoofers that can handle the powerClass D Amps - Class D is a high speed switching amplifier technology that is more efficient, generates less heat and draws less power than traditional Class A/B amps. Planet Audio use Class D in monoblock amplifiers to give you massive amounts of power in a relatively small footprint for clean, powerful, bass
    $129.99
  • Planet Audio® - Pulse Series 2000W Mono Class AB Amplifier
    Planet Audio®Pulse Series 2000W Mono Class AB Amplifier (PL2000.1M)
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    # mpn4644767995
    Pulse Series 2000W Mono Class AB Amplifier by Planet Audio®. Boost that bass with this high-end amplifier from Planet Audio. Combining cutting-edge technology with a sleek design, this extremely powerful amp is a perfect tune-up for...
    2 Ohm Stable - The lowest impedance accepted by this amplifier is 2 Ohms. Amplifiers that are 2 Ohms stable produce more power resulting in more volume. This amp can comfortably power speakers or subwoofers with all channel(s) being used at a load of 2 OhmsClass A/B - Class A/B amplifiers have long been known for their ability to produce great quality sound while performing more efficiently than pure Class A amplifiers. Planet Audio have developed a specific linear circuitry that further reduces distortion while increasing both sound quality and power output
    $137.00
  • Planet Audio® - Pulse Series 2500W Mono Class AB Amplifier
    Planet Audio®Pulse Series 2500W Mono Class AB Amplifier (PL2500.1M)
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    # mpn4644767996
    Pulse Series 2500W Mono Class AB Amplifier by Planet Audio®. Boost that bass with this high-end amplifier from Planet Audio. Combining cutting-edge technology with a sleek design, this extremely powerful amp is a perfect tune-up for...
    2 Ohm Stable - The lowest impedance accepted by this amplifier is 2 Ohms. Amplifiers that are 2 Ohms stable produce more power resulting in more volume. This amp can comfortably power speakers or subwoofers with all channel(s) being used at a load of 2 OhmsClass A/B - Class A/B amplifiers have long been known for their ability to produce great quality sound while performing more efficiently than pure Class A amplifiers. Planet Audio have developed a specific linear circuitry that further reduces distortion while increasing both sound quality and power output
    $154.82
  • Planet Audio® - Pulse Series 3000W Mono Class D Amplifier
    Planet Audio®Pulse Series 3000W Mono Class D Amplifier (PL3000.1D)
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    # mpn4644767997
    Pulse Series 3000W Mono Class D Amplifier by Planet Audio®. Boost that bass with this high-end amplifier from Planet Audio. Combining cutting-edge technology with a sleek design, this extremely powerful amp is a perfect tune-up for your...
    1 Ohm Stable - The lowest impedance accepted by this amplifier is 1 Ohm. Amplifiers that are 1 Ohm stable produce the most power possible from the amp. An amplifier capable of delivering power at a 1 Ohm load is usually reserved for serious subwoofers that can handle the powerClass D Amps - Class D is a high speed switching amplifier technology that is more efficient, generates less heat and draws less power than traditional Class A/B amps. Planet Audio use Class D in monoblock amplifiers to give you massive amounts of power in a relatively small footprint for clean, powerful, bass
    $223.30
  • Planet Audio® - Pulse Series 4000W Mono Class D Amplifier
    Planet Audio®Pulse Series 4000W Mono Class D Amplifier (PL4000.1D)
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    # mpn4644767998
    Pulse Series 4000W Mono Class D Amplifier by Planet Audio®. Boost that bass with this high-end amplifier from Planet Audio. Combining cutting-edge technology with a sleek design, this extremely powerful amp is a perfect tune-up for your...
    1 Ohm Stable - The lowest impedance accepted by this amplifier is 1 Ohm. Amplifiers that are 1 Ohm stable produce the most power possible from the amp. An amplifier capable of delivering power at a 1 Ohm load is usually reserved for serious subwoofers that can handle the powerClass D Amps - Class D is a high speed switching amplifier technology that is more efficient, generates less heat and draws less power than traditional Class A/B amps. Planet Audio use Class D in monoblock amplifiers to give you massive amounts of power in a relatively small footprint for clean, powerful, bass
    $243.61
  • QPower® - Super Flex 4 AWG 2000W Amplifier Wiring Kit
    QPower®Super Flex 4 AWG 2000W Amplifier Wiring Kit (4GAMPKITSFLEX)
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    # mpn4684109081
    Super Flex 4 AWG 2000W Amplifier Wiring Kit by QPower®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured...
    Designed to provide excellence in soundMade of high-grade materials to ensure durability
    $29.56
  • Planet Audio® - Anarchy Series 1200W 4-Channel Class AB Amplifier
    Planet Audio®Anarchy Series 1200W 4-Channel Class AB Amplifier (AC12004)
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    # mpn4972244364
    Anarchy Series 1200W 4-Channel Class AB Amplifier by Planet Audio®. Boost that bass with this high-end amplifier from Planet Audio. Combining cutting-edge technology with a sleek design, this extremely powerful amp is a perfect tune-up...
    Full Range Class A/B, MOSFET Power SupplyHigh and Low Level Inputs
    $134.52
  • Planet Audio® - Anarchy Series 1600W 4-Channel Class AB Amplifier
    Planet Audio®Anarchy Series 1600W 4-Channel Class AB Amplifier (AC16004)
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    # mpn4972244334
    Anarchy Series 1600W 4-Channel Class AB Amplifier by Planet Audio®. Boost that bass with this high-end amplifier from Planet Audio. Combining cutting-edge technology with a sleek design, this extremely powerful amp is a perfect tune-up...
    Full Range Class A/B, MOSFET Power SupplyHigh and Low Level Inputs
    $183.81
  • Planet Audio® - Mini Bang Series 1200W 4-Channel Class D Amplifier
    Planet Audio®Mini Bang Series 1200W 4-Channel Class D Amplifier (MB300.4D)
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    # mpn4696825264
    Mini Bang Series 1200W 4-Channel Class D Amplifier by Planet Audio®. Boost that bass with this high-end amplifier from Planet Audio. Combining cutting-edge technology with a sleek design, this extremely powerful amp is a perfect tune-up...
    2 Ohm Stable - The lowest impedance accepted by this amplifier is 2 Ohms. Amplifiers that are 2 Ohms stable produce more power resulting in more volume. This amp can comfortably power speakers or subwoofers with all channel(s) being used at a load of 2 OhmsClass D Amps - Class D is a high speed switching amplifier technology that is more efficient, generates less heat and draws less power than traditional Class A/B amps. Planet Audio use Class D in monoblock amplifiers to give you massive amounts of power in a relatively small footprint for clean, powerful, bass
    $169.99
  • Planet Audio® - Pulse Series 1600W 4-Channel Class AB Amplifier
    Planet Audio®Pulse Series 1600W 4-Channel Class AB Amplifier (PL1600.4)
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    # mpn4644767994
    Pulse Series 1600W 4-Channel Class AB Amplifier by Planet Audio®. Boost that bass with this high-end amplifier from Planet Audio. Combining cutting-edge technology with a sleek design, this extremely powerful amp is a perfect tune-up...
    2 Ohm Stable - The lowest impedance accepted by this amplifier is 2 Ohms. Amplifiers that are 2 Ohms stable produce more power resulting in more volume. This amp can comfortably power speakers or subwoofers with all channel(s) being used at a load of 2 OhmsClass A/B - Class A/B amplifiers have long been known for their ability to produce great quality sound while performing more efficiently than pure Class A amplifiers. Planet Audio have developed a specific linear circuitry that further reduces distortion while increasing both sound quality and power output
    $129.00
  • Planet Audio® - Pulse Series 2400W 4-Channel Class AB Amplifier
    Planet Audio®Pulse Series 2400W 4-Channel Class AB Amplifier (PL2400.4)
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    # mpn4644768162
    Pulse Series 2400W 4-Channel Class AB Amplifier by Planet Audio®. Boost that bass with this high-end amplifier from Planet Audio. Combining cutting-edge technology with a sleek design, this extremely powerful amp is a perfect tune-up...
    2 Ohm Stable - The lowest impedance accepted by this amplifier is 2 Ohms. Amplifiers that are 2 Ohms stable produce more power resulting in more volume. This amp can comfortably power speakers or subwoofers with all channel(s) being used at a load of 2 OhmsClass A/B - Class A/B amplifiers have long been known for their ability to produce great quality sound while performing more efficiently than pure Class A amplifiers. Planet Audio have developed a specific linear circuitry that further reduces distortion while increasing both sound quality and power output
    $162.71
  • Planet Audio® - Anarchy Series 1000W 2-Channel Class AB Amplifier
    Planet Audio®Anarchy Series 1000W 2-Channel Class AB Amplifier (AC10002)
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    # mpn4972244363
    Anarchy Series 1000W 2-Channel Class AB Amplifier by Planet Audio®. Boost that bass with this high-end amplifier from Planet Audio. Combining cutting-edge technology with a sleek design, this extremely powerful amp is a perfect tune-up...
    Full Range Class A/B, MOSFET Power SupplyHigh and Low Level Inputs
    $109.11
  • Planet Audio® - Mini Bang Series 600W 2-Channel Class D Amplifier
    Planet Audio®Mini Bang Series 600W 2-Channel Class D Amplifier (MB600.2D)
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    # mpn4696825199
    Mini Bang Series 600W 2-Channel Class D Amplifier by Planet Audio®. Boost that bass with this high-end amplifier from Planet Audio. Combining cutting-edge technology with a sleek design, this extremely powerful amp is a perfect tune-up...
    2 Ohm Stable - The lowest impedance accepted by this amplifier is 2 Ohms. Amplifiers that are 2 Ohms stable produce more power resulting in more volume. This amp can comfortably power speakers or subwoofers with all channel(s) being used at a load of 2 OhmsClass D Amps - Class D is a high speed switching amplifier technology that is more efficient, generates less heat and draws less power than traditional Class A/B amps. Planet Audio use Class D in monoblock amplifiers to give you massive amounts of power in a relatively small footprint for clean, powerful, bass
    $351.96
  • Planet Audio® - Pulse Series 3000W 2-Channel Class AB Amplifier
    Planet Audio®Pulse Series 3000W 2-Channel Class AB Amplifier (PL30002)
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    # mpn1849466151
    Pulse Series 3000W 2-Channel Class AB Amplifier by Planet Audio®. Boost that bass with this high-end amplifier from Planet Audio. Combining cutting-edge technology with a sleek design, this extremely powerful amp is a perfect tune-up...
    2 Ohm Stable - The lowest impedance accepted by this amplifier is 2 Ohms. Amplifiers that are 2 Ohms stable produce more power resulting in more volume. This amp can comfortably power speakers or subwoofers with all channel(s) being used at a load of 2 OhmsClass A/B - Class A/B amplifiers have long been known for their ability to produce great quality sound while performing more efficiently than pure Class A amplifiers. Planet Audio have developed a specific linear circuitry that further reduces distortion while increasing both sound quality and power output
    $166.53
  • Pyramid® - 2-Channel High to Low Level Impedance Adapter
    Pyramid®2-Channel High to Low Level Impedance Adapter (NS60)
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    # mpn2581805
    2-Channel High to Low Level Impedance Adapter by Pyramid®. Pyramid continues to produce best-selling, award-winning equipment in a wide variety of audio categories, including power supplies and inverters, woofers and tweeters, signal...
    Converts High Level Speaker Output to RCA Line LevelAdjustable Level Control
    $12.69
  • T-Spec® - V10 Series 4 AWG Amplifier Wiring Kit
    T-Spec®V10 Series 4 AWG Amplifier Wiring Kit (V10-AK4)
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    # mpn4682440099
    V10 Series 4 AWG Amplifier Wiring Kit by T-Spec®. With RCA Cables. In a "one size fits all" world it is rare to see a company provide a wide range of options. The team at T-Spec understands how difficult it can be to find just the right...
    Meets CEA and ANSI specification for wire gaugeFull virgin copper construction
    $132.99
  • T-Spec® - V10 Series 8 AWG Amplifier Wiring Kit
    T-Spec®V10 Series 8 AWG Amplifier Wiring Kit (V10-AK8)
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    # mpn4682440122
    V10 Series 8 AWG Amplifier Wiring Kit by T-Spec®. With RCA Cables. In a "one size fits all" world it is rare to see a company provide a wide range of options. The team at T-Spec understands how difficult it can be to find just the right...
    Meets CEA and ANSI specification for wire gaugeFull virgin copper construction
    $83.99
  • T-Spec® - V12 Series 4 AWG 2400W Rated Amplifier Wiring Kit
    T-Spec®V12 Series 4 AWG 2400W Rated Amplifier Wiring Kit (V12-AK4)
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    # mpn4682440103
    V12 Series 4 AWG 2400W Rated Amplifier Wiring Kit by T-Spec®. In a "one size fits all" world it is rare to see a company provide a wide range of options. The team at T-Spec understands how difficult it can be to find just the right...
    Exceeds CEA and ANSI specification for wire gaugeFull virgin copper construction
    $156.99
  • T-Spec® - V12 Series 8 AWG 950W Rated Amplifier Wiring Kit
    T-Spec®V12 Series 8 AWG 950W Rated Amplifier Wiring Kit (V12-AK8)
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    # mpn4682440065
    V12 Series 8 AWG 950W Rated Amplifier Wiring Kit by T-Spec®. In a "one size fits all" world it is rare to see a company provide a wide range of options. The team at T-Spec understands how difficult it can be to find just the right...
    Exceeds CEA and ANSI specification for wire gaugeFull virgin copper construction
    $100.99




You know that you need an amplifier in your car’s audio system if you want thumping, window-rattling, trunk-vibrating bass, but adding such a device will provide so much more than you expect. With a high quality unit, you’ll get much better overall sound quality. And if you’ve upgraded your speakers or added a new subwoofer, a separate amplifier will provide the power needed to get the most out of them. It will do the job a dash-mounted receiver just can’t handle. In this article, we will discuss some of the matters influencing the resulting sound quality in your vehicle, including:

  • amp classification
  • speaker setup
  • power rating
  • frequency filters
  • bass boost

Big Bang for Your Buck

Amplifiers are categorized according to their classification, number of channels, and power rating in watts. The class of the device refers to its circuit design. There are Class A, B, A/B, and Class D amplifiers, with the last two being the ones most commonly used in car stereo applications. Class A units feature a simple design, the highest linearity over other types, and produce the best sound quality. However, they are inefficient because current flows through their output transistors all the time.

Energy Savings = Distortion

Class B amplifiers are the most efficient because the output transistors pass current only when there is an audio signal, but they produce a lot of distortion. The A/B type is a combination of the Class A and B amps, with a small amount of current flowing all the time, even when there is no audio signal, which results in greater efficiency with almost no distortion. Such devices are one of the most commonly used types of automotive audio amplifier design. In Class D units, the transistors are switched on and off. These amps are more efficient than their A/B counterparts but produce more distortion. However, this distortion can be removed with a filter.

Understanding Channels

Before choosing an amplifier for your audio system, you need to decide how you intend to use it and how many channels it should have. Usually, the number of channels should match the number of speakers in your system. As the name suggests, a mono amp is designed for one speaker, usually a subwoofer, however, two subwoofers can be connected to such a device. 2-channel units are for two speaker systems, and so on. For example, 5-channel amplifiers are for 4 speakers and a subwoofer. Some equipment can have a “bridged” structure, meaning that 2 channels can be combined into one for more power. A 4-channel amp could power two speakers and then have the remaining channels bridged to hook up a subwoofer.

Root Mean Square

The amplifier’s power rating should coincide with your speakers’ RMS or continuous power rating. If this rating is given in a range, go with the higher number. This is especially important to get maximum performance from aftermarket speakers. For best sound quality the amplifier should deliver at least 75% of the speaker’s RMS rating, and the average setup can handle up to 150% of this rating without any problems. It’s always better to overpower speakers rather than under power them. The distortion caused when you make the most of a weak amp is more likely to harm a speaker than too much power. If you’re building a system from scratch, a small car won’t need as much oomph as a larger vehicle.

It’s All About the Bass

In addition to the mentioned above, there are other features that you’ll commonly see in amplifier listings, like filters and bass boost. There are high pass and low pass filters. A high pass filter removes low frequencies so the amp is only boosting the high frequencies sent to small speakers for high notes, while the low pass filter takes out the high frequencies, such as would be common when powering a subwoofer. Variable filters allow you to select the frequency to be filtered. Variable bass boost control allows you to increase the bass level to tailor the sound quality. Whatever amplifier you need, on our website you'll surely find the right product for your audio system.

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I have this in a 07 caravan running triple bdc4 12s in a ported box I haven't found any reviews on this so here I am well worth the money super power hungry tho I added a mechman 240amp 6 phase alternator and 2 extra batteries it slams overall I would definitely recommend I love Audiopipe.
Posted by Zeth (Mineral Point, PA) / January 24, 20212007 Dodge Caravan
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