Amp

A common misconception about amps, or amplifiers, is that you only need them for high volume. In fact, having an amplifier can improve the entire sound quality of your car's stereo system.

By adding a car amplifier to your vehicle's stereo system, you get a clean power source that will not strain your speakers. The power of the amp that's built into your in-dash stereo is limited by the space available. This is not an issue with an external power amplifier. With an external amp, your music will have a clean sound at any volume. Furthermore, if you've recently upgraded your car's speaker system, your in-dash receiver may not be doing those speakers justice. You will probably need an external car amp to maximize the power needed for peak musical performance.

Your choice of amp depends on which speakers you intend to power. If you want to pump up the bass, then you are probably going to power your sub. A mono amplifier with its built-in bass boost will do the job quite nicely; you can also choose a dedicated bass amp.

For adding power to full range or component speakers, use a 2 or 4 power amplifier. If you are powering a combination of full range speakers and amplifiers, a 4-5-6 amplifier will work quite nicely. Whatever type of amp you choose, rest assured that you will not have any trouble connecting it to your existing system. Amplifiers are designed to fit any car stereo system.