Which Cheap Car Amplifier To Choose
Friday, February 12th, 2010
Car amplifiers are a must when adding subwoofers or a high-powered aftermarket speakers. Relying on your in-dash receiver to supply enough power… not a chance. First thing first, no matter which amplifier you choose, you will need to purchase an amplifiers installation kit. The kit will include all wires and cables to hook up your amplifier correctly for a complete install.
Car amplifiers come in different models with different channels. Mono class D amplifiers are specifically designed to power subwoofers. They run more efficiently and disperse less heat (run cooler). If you have a high-powered subwoofer or a pair of high-powered subwoofers, mono class D car amplifiers would usually be your best choice. This type of amplifier usually tends to be more expensive.
You have a few different options when choosing a 2-channel car amplifier. This is because 2-channel cheap car amplifiers can power a pair of speakers or power a pair of subwoofers. You can bridge two channels into one and power a pair of subwoofers or a single subwoofer. When bridging a 2-channel amplifier, it usually increases the amplifier’s wattage output. For example, in two channel operation mode, a 2-channel car amplifier that produces 200 watts of continuous power per channel may generate 500 watts of continuous power in bridged operation mode.
If you decide to go with a 4-channel car amplifier, you’ll have some options as well. For starters, if you replaced the front and rear speakers in your vehicle with upgraded, aftermarket speakers, you could easily use a 4-channel amplifiers to power each of the four speakers. This would take your mids and highs to a whole new level. You may also bridge two channels into one to power a subwoofer and use the other two channels to power a pair of speakers. It’s really up to you depending on which set-up you have chosen for yourself.
Cheap car audio amplifiers are a must if you want your music to play loud and clear, with muscle. Without them, or even one, your in-dash receiver will never provide enough power to generate a “concert” like effect, if that’s what you’re looking for.