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2nd Dec 2022Stop Using Amplifier Power Ratings to Define Quality

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-D, ARC Audio, Class A, Class AB, Speakers

Stop Using Amplifier Power Ratings to Define Quality

I am continuously baffled by the number of car audio enthusiasts and so-called professionals who think car audio amp power ratings have anything to do with quantifying their quality. I see people flocking to YouTube videos of amp dyno tests and rushing out to buy products that make lots of jam. If there’s a single factor that’s irrelevant in defining amplifier quality, power Read more

29th Jul 2022Bench Brawl – Entry Car Audio Class AB vs. Premium Class D

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: 720S, Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, ARC Audio, Class AB, Class D, Digital Signal Processors, Ford, McLaren, Mustang

Bench Brawl – Entry Car Audio Class AB vs. Premium Class D

I can’t count the number of times I’ve seen enthusiasts and folks in the car audio industry claim that Class AB amplifiers are better for high-frequency (as opposed to subwoofer) duties than a Class D design. I recently had a chance to put a popular new Class AB amp through its paces on the BestCarAudio.com Test Bench, and the results were surprising. Let’s make a quality Read more

6th May 2022Audio Component Distortion Happens All the Time

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, Bugatti, Class AB, Ferrari, Fiero, Koenigsegg, Lamborghini, Pontiac, Radios, Rimac, Speakers

Audio Component Distortion Happens All the Time

Many years ago, I read an article that said the difference between a tube amp and a solid-state one was primarily in their distortion characteristics. Even though I thought about the statement repeatedly, I was mistakenly correlating the presence of distortion with what happens when we try to over-drive the output of a source unit or amplifier. As with any complex topic, it Read more

7th Mar 2022Here’s Why You Want Car Audio Amplifier Gains as Low as Possible

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, Class AB, Digital Signal Processors, Radios, Rockford Fosgate

Here’s Why You Want Car Audio Amplifier Gains as Low as Possible

The confusion around setting amplifier gains baffles a significant number of car audio enthusiasts. I can’t even count the number of systems I’ve heard that are plagued with tons of background noise or hiss when music isn’t playing. Unfortunately, those same people also seem to be pretty hard on their gear and have replaced many subwoofers, speakers and tweeters. So let’s have Read more

17th Jan 2022Test Drive Review: Audison SR 5.600 Five-Channel Car Audio Amplifier

Categories: Car Audio, TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWSTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Audison, Chevrolet, Class AB, Class D, Speakers

Test Drive Review: Audison SR 5.600 Five-Channel Car Audio Amplifier

While it’s fun to play with flagship products like Audison Thesis amplifiers and speakers, the reality is that there’s a lot more business done at the opposite end of the financial spectrum. The latest generation of the SR line from Audison gives car audio enthusiasts an affordable upgrade option that is laden with the features found in much more expensive solutions. For this Read more

26th Nov 2021Single Amplifier Distortion Specs Make No Sense

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Class AB, Distortion, Speakers, Subwoofers

Single Amplifier Distortion Specs Make No Sense

Have you ever looked at something and thought you were only getting part of the story? Many previous articles have discussed amplifier distortion at length but haven’t delved into how power output levels and frequency affect distortion measurements. If you’re looking for the best amplifier for your car audio system, especially for midrange drivers and tweeters, this information Read more

6th Oct 2021The Car Audio Distortion Food Chain

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Alpine, Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Clarion, Class AB, Class D, Digital Signal Processors, Mobile ES, Radios, Sony, Speakers, Subwoofers

The Car Audio Distortion Food Chain

When it comes to expressing the quality of an audio system component, the amount of distortion it adds to a signal is the defining factor. In this article, we’ll talk about how much distortion each part of an audio system adds – so that you can target your budget for the greatest benefit. We’ll rank four categories of audio equipment based on the amount of distortion they add Read more

4th Oct 2021Car Audio Speakers Aren’t Resistors

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Class AB, Class D, D'Amore Engineering, Speakers

Car Audio Speakers Aren’t Resistors

A while back, we took a quick look at how alternating current (AC) signals in our car audio systems work. While the amount of work done by an AC voltage source can be the same as that of a direct current (DC) source, the changes in current flow direction add complications. In this article, we’ll dive a little deeper into AC signals and explain why a fixed-value resistor can’t Read more

28th Apr 2021Test Drive Review: Rockford Fosgate M5-1000X1 Element Ready Amplifier

Categories: Car Audio, Sponsored Post, TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWSTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Class AB, Class-BD, Punch, Punch EQ, Rockford Fosgate, Subwoofers

Test Drive Review: Rockford Fosgate M5-1000X1 Element Ready Amplifier

Over the last few years, Rockford Fosgate has cemented itself as the leader in motorcycle and powersports audio upgrade solutions. In the winter of 2021, they launched their new M5 series of Element Ready amplifiers to take the durability of their upgrades to a new level. Based on the beloved Power Series T750X1bd amplifier, the M5-1000X1 is rated to dish out 750 watts of power Read more

4th Nov 2020Here’s How Car Audio Amplifier Classes Maximize Efficiency

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, ARC Audio, Class AB, Class D, D'Amore Engineering

Here’s How Car Audio Amplifier Classes Maximize Efficiency

In the past, we’ve looked at Class AB and Class D amplifier classes, the two most popular configurations in the mobile electronics industry. With that said, a few other classes deserve some explanation, as they can deliver improvements in amplifier efficiency without altering the sound quality. This article will review Class AB and Class D and then talk about G and H designs. Read more

7th Oct 2020Your Car Audio Amp Needs Power To Make Power

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Alternators, Amplifiers, Chevrolet, Class AB, Class D, Ford, Power, Toyota

Your Car Audio Amp Needs Power To Make Power

Day after day, we see clients who have purchased extraordinarily large car audio amplifiers and expect them to make their full rated power using the stock electrical system in their car or motorcycle. This article will look at amplifier efficiency, how vehicle charging systems work, and why it takes power to make power. Let’s Talk About Car Audio Power Amp Efficiency Mobile Read more

22nd Apr 2020Why Do Car Audio Companies Hide Product Specs?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, BassBox Pro, Class AB, Consumer Technology Association, CTA-2006, D'Amore Engineering, Digital Signal Processors, Harman, Infinity, JBL, Rockford Fosgate, Speakers, Subwoofers, Term-Pro

Why Do Car Audio Companies Hide Product Specs?

If you’ve read some of the more technical articles here at BestCarAudio.com, then you’ll know that I hold the analysis and understanding of product specifications in high regard. Whether it’s something simple like a subwoofer mounting depth, the preamp voltage of a source unit or the power measurements of an amplifier, having access to accurate information is important. More Read more

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