Subcategories:

2-Channel Amps (259 products) Stereo amplifiers with 2-channel outputs   5-Channel or more Amps (27 products) Amplifiers with 5 or more output channels for complete system amplification.   Amplifier Installation (215 products) Wiring Kits, Circuit Breakers, Distribution Blocks, and Remote Controls   Class D Amplifiers (178 products) Mono subwoofer amplifiers with Class-D circuitry   Mono Subwoofer Amps (223 products) Single channel amplifiers   Multi-channel Amps (198 products) Amplifiers with more than 2 output channels.   Package Discount (Amp + Sub) (30 products) Deals on matched amplifiers and subwoofers   Vehicle Specific Amplifier Solutions (16 products) Add a Blaupunkt THAPnP amplifier for crisp, clean sound to your factory system. All you need is the amp, a matching Blaupunkt extension cable and a Blaupunkt vehicle specific T-harness to avoid having to splice into your factory wiring.

Car Stereo Amplifier Information:

A car audio amplifier acts as a power source to your sound system. The power generated from the amp enables the speakers to emit both low bass beats and high frequency sounds. A good amplifier will fully orchestrate your sound system.

Amplifiers can be used with any car stereo, from factory stereos to after-market head units. For after-market stereos you connect the amp through the preamp inputs in the head unit. Factory stereos work well with amps that have speaker level inputs because it allows you to work with your vehicle’s current speaker wiring scheme without requiring any additional connection pieces. In terms of configuration, an amplifier usually requires wiring kits, which are designed to connect the stereo to the amp so as to enable the amplifier to receive a signal. In addition, an amp installation requires speaker wire so that you can connect it to the subwoofers and speakers.

An amplifier acts as the centerpiece to any state of the art sound system. Any audio system that feature subwoofers must also have at least one amp to provide enough power for the subwoofers to operate as designed. A head unit can only provide limited power, whereas the superior power of an amp enables your subwoofers and speakers to reach their full potential.

The key determinant for selecting the proper amplifier for a subwoofer(s) is the RMS power ratings of both the amp and sub. The optimal setup matches the amplifier power output to the speakers’ power handling capability.

Generally speaking, an amp is classified as mono, class D mono, or as a multi-channel amplifier, which includes 2-channel, 4-channel, 5-channel, and 6-channel. Mono amplifiers are designed for low-frequency reproduction. Class D mono amps are the most efficient design of amplifiers since they use less current and as a result generate less heat relative to the classic design. 2-channel amps can power two subwoofers or you can combine the channels, or “bridge” the amp, to create a single channel for powering one subwoofer. Similarly, a 4-channel amplifier can power four speakers or you can bridge the channels to 2-channel output for powering two subs.

2-channel and 4-channel amps are also used to power component speaker systems, while 4- 5- and 6-channel amplifiers are used for systems with a combination of full-range speakers and subwoofers. For example, you could use a 4-channel amplifier to power a pair of speakers through two channels and bridge the remaining two for powering a single subwoofer.

Let us help you choose the right amp. If you have any questions, give us a call at 1-877-289-7664. Our staff will help you in selecting the perfect setup so you can start building your first class car audio system today!