BestCarAudio.com

Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry

Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
  • About
  • Upgrades
    • Marine Audio
    • Motorcycle Audio
  • Articles
    • Bluetooth
    • Car Audio
    • Motorcycle Audio
    • Navigation
    • Remote Starter
    • Satellite Radio
    • Smartphone Integration
    • Test Drive Product Reviews
    • Vehicle Insights
  • Profiles
    • Installation Profiles
    • Installer Profiles
    • Retailer Profiles
    • Vendor Profiles
  • Products
  • Dealer Locator
  • Shop
  • Advertise With Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • 0 items
Sony Ad

Batteries

14th Mar 2025Busting the Biggest Myths About Car Audio Amplifiers

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Batteries, Bridge Tied Load, Class AB, Class D, Preamp Voltage, Radios, Subwoofers

Busting the Biggest Myths About Car Audio Amplifiers

Car audio amplifiers are one of the most misunderstood components of an upgraded sound system. Misconceptions about power ratings, gain settings, and efficiency can lead to poor system performance, unnecessary equipment damage, or wasted money. This article will clarify some of the most common myths surrounding car audio amplifiers so you can make informed decisions when Read more

28th Feb 2025Why Proper Grounding Is Crucial for Your Car Audio Amplifiers

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Alternators, Amplifiers, Balanced Inputs, Batteries, Differential Inputs, Ground, Grounding, Power Cables, Signal Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers

Why Proper Grounding Is Crucial for Your Car Audio Amplifiers

When upgrading their car audio system, most enthusiasts focus on selecting the right head units, signal processors, amplifiers, speakers, and subwoofers. While these selections are crucial to the new audio system's performance, how those products are integrated into the vehicle, configured and calibrated, is even more important. One critical factor that often gets overlooked is Read more

7th Oct 2024Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate RFK1D Dual Amp Kit

Categories: PRODUCTS, Car Audio, Sponsored PostTags: Alternators, American Wire Gauge (AWG), Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2015 Mobile Electronics Cabling Standard, Batteries, Fuses, Power Cables, Rockford Fosgate, Speakers

Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate RFK1D Dual Amp Kit

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

31st Jul 2024Car Audio Masterclass 101.3: Electric Circuits

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, Batteries, Car Audio Masterclass 101, Ohms, Radios, Resistors, Speakers

Car Audio Masterclass 101.3: Electric Circuits

Our Car Audio Masterclass series offers a comprehensive introduction to the essential concepts of car audio systems, covering everything from basic terminology to advanced measurement techniques. To learn more, check out the other articles in the series:Car Audio Masterclass 101.1 – Audio Basics: Learn key audio terms and concepts. Car Audio Masterclass 101.2 – Read more

29th Jul 2024Five Essential Car Audio Maintenance Tips

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Batteries, Radios, Speakers, Subwoofers, Whoosh!

Five Essential Car Audio Maintenance Tips

Unlike home audio systems, car stereo upgrades have to withstand harsh conditions. Your car, truck or SUV  subjects your system to vibration, bumps and massive temperature changes. At home, as long as there isn’t a flood, everything should work fine for decades with regular dusting. Your car stereo system might not be quite as foolproof. Let’s look at five quick and simple car Read more

19th Jul 2024Powering Car Audio Systems at Home: The Ultimate Power Supply Guide

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Batteries, DC, MOSFETs, Orion, Power Supplies, PWM, RGB Lights, Stinger, USB C, Volts, Watts

Powering Car Audio Systems at Home: The Ultimate Power Supply Guide

One of the most common questions we receive is whether you can use car audio products, like radios and amplifiers, in the home or shop. The answer is a resounding yes! However, the real challenge lies in finding a suitable power supply, especially for high-power amplifiers. We’ve recently dedicated a significant amount of time to researching power supplies for an upgrade to our Read more

26th Jun 2024Car Audio Battery Fuse Size and Purpose

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Aluminum, American Wire Gauge (AWG), ANSI/CTA-2015, Batteries, Conductors, Copper, Copper-Clad Aluminum, Fuse Holders, Fuses, Power Wire

Car Audio Battery Fuse Size and Purpose

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

10th May 2024Tips for Choosing a Shop to Upgrade Your Motorcycle Audio System

Categories: ARTICLES, Motorcycle AudioTags: Amplifiers, Antigravity, ARC Audio, Audison, Batteries, BMW, BS Battery, Drag Specialties, DSR1, Harley-Davidson, iDataLink, Maestro AR, Motorrad Audio, PSM Pro, Rockford Fosgate, Speakers, Subwoofers, TechnoResearch

Tips for Choosing a Shop to Upgrade Your Motorcycle Audio System

Choosing a shop for your motorcycle audio system upgrade is a crucial decision. While the process may seem similar to getting work done on a car, truck or SUV, there are some specific considerations. The quality of the shop you choose can affect the safety of your vehicle and the quality of the work. We’ll delve into six factors you should consider before entrusting your Read more

1st Mar 2024Question of The Month: Is This a Good Ground Location for a Car Audio Amplifier?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: 2018, Accent, Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2015, Batteries, Ground, Hyundai, Koenigsegg, Regera, Voltage Drop

Question of The Month: Is This a Good Ground Location for a Car Audio Amplifier?

Some of the most common car audio questions on social media are about finding a good ground location for an amplifier. Thinking about the topic, using the term ground to describe the negative power connection to the amplifier might imply it’s not as important as the positive battery connection. Both connections must be equally capable of passing all the current the amplifier Read more

Next Page »

Popular Categories

  • Car Audio
  • Window Tint
  • Remote Car Starters
  • Vehicle Insights
  • Radar Detectors

Supporting Manufacturers

  • Compustar
  • Hertz
  • Momento
  • Rockford Fosgate
  • Sony
  • Kicker

Contact

  • Editorial
  • General
  • Advertise
  • Dealer Locator Guidelines

Miscellaneous

  • Profile Request
  • Press Release Guidelines

Sign up for our newsletter today. Opt out at any time with 1 click.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

BestCarAudio.com is a product of 1sixty8 media, inc. · Copyright © 2025 1sixty8 media, inc. · Privacy Policy · Website by 1sixty8 media, inc. · Log in