If you prefer listening to music loudly while driving, you know how frustrating it is when the radio distorts your favorite song just as you get into it. If you want to upgrade your car’s audio system, installing a high-quality amplifier is your best bet. You can install an amplifier in your automobile with the help of an installation manual or have the job done professionally. If you’re handy with tools and want to give them a shot, some essential vehicle amplifier installation advice won’t hurt.
First, pick an amplification system. It would be best to do nothing else until you find the optimum amplifier for your automobile. The sound should be louder and more apparent after being amplified. Some factors to consider include the RMS power and the number of channels. Remember that a 4-channel amplifier is designed to power just four regular automobile speakers. A 2-channel or 1-channel/Mono amplifier can power one or more subwoofers.
The second step is to locate the amplifier. Remember that the amplifier should be placed no more than 12 feet from your stereo receiver to reduce the likelihood of interference. It’s also essential to think about ventilation. The trunk or space under the front seats is ideal for the amplifier.
Obtain an amplifier wiring kit as the third step. Without the proper equipment, it is impossible to accomplish a good job. Grounding, power, signal, fuse, ring terminals, turn-on wire, self-strapping screws, fuse holders, and grommets are all components of a complete wiring kit. Wire strippers, a wireless drill, panel removal tools including screwdrivers, and a digital multimeter are also needed to install an automobile amplifier.
The fourth step is to begin setting up. To prevent being electrocuted, disconnect the car’s negative battery connector. Since the battery will power the amplifier, it must not be activated. After checking that your fuse holder has a ring terminal, you can connect the power wire to the battery’s positive terminal. Get a drill and make a hole in the firewall at least four inches from the vehicle’s main harness. After you’ve drilled the spot, you may insert a grommet that’s the right size for your wire. Put it next to the amplifier after threading it through a hole in the firewall and beneath the carpet along the floor’s edge.
Setup a signal wire is the fifth step. The stereo head compartment is empty, so run the cord under the carpet and into the amplifier. Replace the stereo receiver and connect the power cord and the signal line to the back of the device.
The sixth step is to plug in the grounding cable. Since the amplifier generates electricity, it must be grounded to prevent shock. Put one end through a hole in the amplifier and another through a ring on the car’s frame.
Seventh, hook up the audio system in the car. High-quality speaker wire should connect the amplifier’s outputs and inputs. As many speakers as the amplifier can handle can be connected to it.
Step 8: Conclude the Setup. Attach the power cable, signal cable, and turn-on wire to the amplifier, then mount it using the self-tapping screws provided. If there is a protective sheath over the wires connecting the battery, ensure it is in place and closed. It’s time to turn up the volume.
Advice is available on connecting an aftermarket amplifier to a factory automobile stereo. If you have the necessary equipment, it won’t take long to get it going.