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Car Audio Amplifier Basics! The path to better sound in 17 minutes



If you want to upgrade your car audio system you’ve likely considered adding an aftermarket amplifier along with subwoofers and speakers. Doing so gives you more power to work with for more output, but that added power also means the amplifier won’t strain as much as your factory system allowing for far cleaner sound. What kind of amplifiers are there though? What connections do we need to make and what are all the settings? Let's discuss!


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More amplifier videos -

Subwoofer Wiring Explained! - https://youtu.be/GCTGcOvFlwM

How to Pick an Amplifier - https://youtu.be/2AXYvb35MtY

How to Size Fuse - https://youtu.be/0H005TcKHKo

How to Size Wire - https://youtu.be/u4E0ui8yeI8

Amp Tuning Explained - https://youtu.be/tiOUd3NkOyQ

Amplifier Install Best Practices - https://youtu.be/RWkhh0ceCiY


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