How to Choose a Car Stereo AMP (and not get ripped off)

Make sure to know these 5 things before you buy your next car stereo amplifier.

If Looking to upgrade your car audio system with a new stereo amp? Before you make a purchase, watch this video for the top 5 things you need to know! From power ratings and compatibility to wiring considerations and installation tips, we've got you covered. Don't hit that buy button until you've armed yourself with the knowledge to make an informed decision. Upgrade your car audio experience with confidence – watch now!#CarAudio #StereoAmp #CarUpgrades

[johannjohann]

Two thumbs up for the video. I just like having more wattage and turning down the "Gain" on an amp than the video, but its the same premise and a good idea. Also, the signal from your head units pre amp should match what the amp can take. The higher the voltage, the cooler your amp will run. Just do not exceed the amps input voltage. Most head units have low voltage pre amps, like 2-3 volts, and most amps can handle 5-7 volts. There are signal boosters you can put between your head unit and amp that are not very expensive ( using RCA cables). It will make your system sound a good deal better too! I also like looking at the Signal/Noise number and pick only amps with a number of 90 dB or higher.

[tonylyons]

Iv got a golf MK6 R that I’m wanting to upgrade front door speakers & want something real punchy with bass, iv got a 15 inch kicker comp sub that I’ll put in the boot at some point, iv also got a Mercedes E250 coupe & the speakers in that is insane, if I could have my golf sounding like the Mercedes I’d not need a sub lol its crazy & sounds crystal clear, not sure if there stock or upgrades but never heard anything like it, i watched your video from about 2 years ago where you had 4/5 different 6.5” front door speaker & you had a mic in front of them, im definitely getting the pioneers, if the golf is punchy enough just with the pioneers with my double din pioneer stereo I’ll probably leave the sub out for longer

[jiriza]

Great info, I chose some JL Audio VXI 800 and 1000 amplifiers, only ting is that there is no OEM integration for the 2023 Tacoma w/JBL yet, really would like to keep the factory HU. Not a fan of the floating HU and like the size of the current HU.

[antoniopdcj]

Excellent video. I have a question, if you could help me I would be grateful... The 2-way kit “S165M2mg” from Blam (Signature Multix line) contains: (1) a woofer (WS6) that reproduces frequencies of 80 Hz ÷ 6 kHz and (2) a tweeter (TSM 25 Mg 70) that reproduces frequencies from 1.18 Khz ÷ 43 KHz. The 2-way kit “TH K2 II A CORO” from Audison (Thesis line) contains: (1) a woofer (TH 6.5 II sax) that reproduces frequencies of 40 ÷ 4.5 kHz and (2) a tweeter (TSM 25 Mg 70 ) which reproduces frequencies of 800 ÷ 26 kHz. Just looking at these technical data of the two kits mentioned, is it possible to say which one will, for example, be more likely to reproduce acoustic or instrumental music better? Note: considering the hypothetical scenario in which the two kits mentioned were installed in the same car (at different times, of course) and that the entire rest of the system (amplifiers, subwoofer, DSP, cables and wires, frequency cuts, time alignment, etc. .) were correctly dimensioned, installed and adjusted.

[jm-vqcm]

Hello, I have 70watts speakers as front and 60watts for rear. Im
looking to upgrade with a 90x4 amplifier. Is 90watts amplifier too much?

[predator]

Which passive crossover capacitor do i need for the infinity 4032cfx (4inch) speaker?
400V - 1.5UF capacitor is good?

[Deadpool-jypv]

Please compare the pioneer DMH-ZF9350BT vs Alpine ilx-511e

[mustbeviv]

I am seeking a solution where the car speaker initially runs from the factory output signal, but switches to the amplifier output once the car starts. This setup aims to conserve the car battery by preventing it from draining power when the car is not running, while still allowing me to enjoy music from the factory radio, as it consumes less power.

[DrNoahBoddy]

….. I’ve always believed that reputable manufacturers, (the late A/D/S, Zapco, SundownAudio, Linear Power, Precision Power, Alpine, etc) who use higher quality semiconductors, and power supplies, make units with more staying power (longevity) in the field.
Lower tier units can endure somewhat longer with the aid of stiffening power capacitors to control the peaks during transients.
-happy listening

[josecora]

What kind of amplifier for a bike harley that works fine with speaker DS18

[nimzu]

So if my stock headunit can output 4x40w at 8 ohms what happens if l add a component system that has an rms of 100 watts. I have never done anything like this. My car is a volvo s40 2006 with high performance audio.

[heemandalorian]

Never mention the primary factor to select the Amplifier. The power source, Car Battery and its connection, cable sizing and connector grades. No proper sizing the amplifier by take into consideration of car battery power rating is a mistake, due to creating DC voltage instability, and DC power draining problem if you directly connect the amplifier power supply from the battery terminals without any protection devices especially when the car is idle. 😅