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Knowing that it takes power to make power isn’t rocket science. When feeding high-power car audio amplifiers, skimping on wiring invites problems. If starved for voltage, your amplifiers will run hotter and clip earlier. Rockford Fosgate offers a unique solution to ensure your amp gets the current and voltage it needs. Let’s dive into the Rockford Fosgate RFK1D Dual Amplifier Read more
When it comes to high-performance car audio subwoofers, the Rockford Fosgate brand should be at the top of the list. For over 50 years, these car audio fanatics have delivered audio upgrades designed with features and technologies that offer dramatic performance and longevity improvements over other brands. For this Test Drive Review, we have one of its 12-inch Punch Series Read more
If you’ve looked at an amplifier installation kit, you’ll see it comes with about 17 feet of power wire, a shorter length of ground wire and a fuse holder. The intent of this fuse holder is for it to be installed as close as possible to the positive battery terminal. As for the fuse size, should it be the same as the fuse in your amplifier? Likely not. Read on to learn Read more
In the 1980s, most car stereo shops had charts in the install bays that showed what size power wire should be used with different amplifiers. Some charts were based on current and cable length, while others suggested amplifier power ratings and lengths. In all cases, an essential piece of information was missing. Today, we’ll sort that out. Let’s consider why we need large Read more
After a recent vehicle introduction, discussions about vehicles with 48-volt electrical systems are at an all-time high. Changing standards in vehicles is nothing new. Most cars manufactured before the mid-1950s came with 6-volt batteries. As the need for power and speed from various automobile components has increased, we’re about to witness a change to 48-volt systems. Let’s Read more
You may not know it, but many wires and cables have information markings along their length. Many companies include length markings at 12-inch intervals. If you’ve ever purchased a spool or box of CAT5 network cable, you may even find that the markings include individual lengths so network technicians and installers can measure the start and end of an installation to bill their Read more
If you spend time on social media, you’ve likely seen examples of incorrect devices being used in home and car audio fuse holders. Photos of a .22 round in a fuse holder, pieces of bubble gum wrappers wrapped around a blown AGC fuse and, my personal favorite, the Red Bull can tab intended for use as a replacement for an ATC fuse all send shivers up my spine. There are even Read more
Having your local specialty car audio retailer install an amplifier in your car or truck is a great way to improve the performance of your audio system. The extra power will allow you to turn the volume up higher to extract more from your speakers. If you have a subwoofer installed, you’ll need to choose an amplifier that can produce lots of power. While there are some Read more
