Monoblock Amp Guide: What It Is and How to Choose One

Monoblock Amp Guide: What It Is and How to Choose One

A monoblock amp is a single-channel amplifier built for one job: delivering maximum clean power to a subwoofer. If you want amplified bass that hits hard without cooking your electrical system, a mono amp is the tool, and this guide covers how they work, what specs...
Amp Finder Guide: How to Choose the Right Car Amplifier

Amp Finder Guide: How to Choose the Right Car Amplifier

Choosing the right car amplifier comes down to four questions: what are you powering, how many channels do you need, what ohm load will you run, and how much RMS power is required. Answer those four and the right amp finds itself. This amp finder guide walks through...
5000 Watt Amp: Real Power, Real Electrical Demands

5000 Watt Amp: Real Power, Real Electrical Demands

A 5000 watt amp is where car audio stops being a hobby and starts being a statement. A true 5000W RMS monoblock will move serious air, but it also demands a serious electrical system, proper wiring, and a subwoofer that can actually take the power. This guide covers...
1200 Watt Amp Guide: What 1200W RMS Really Gets You

1200 Watt Amp Guide: What 1200W RMS Really Gets You

A 1200 watt amp is the most popular power class in car audio for one reason: it is enough to drive a single serious subwoofer with authority, without demanding a full electrical system rebuild. But 1200 watts means different things depending on whether you are reading...
2 12 Inch Subs: Dual 12 Box, Amp, and Wiring Guide

2 12 Inch Subs: Dual 12 Box, Amp, and Wiring Guide

Running 2 12 inch subs is the classic way to get serious bass in a car or truck. Two 12s give you double the cone area of a single 12, which means more output and more low end, but only if the box, the amp, and the wiring are all right. A pair of 12s in a bad box will...