1. Audio Glossary of Terms
(Technical/Definitions)

... of a signal by increasing the current or voltage. 2 May also be used to isolate or control a signal and even decrease the level as in a line output converter.       • Amplifier, Power - An amplifier designed ...

2. Amplifier ratings and Marketing
(Electronics/Car Audio Electronics)

Under/overrated amplifier Power Ratings and the effect of varying battery/alternator voltages. People often get excited when they find out that the amplifier that they purchased, had in fact, an underrated ...

3. Kicker Announces 2010 ZX Series Amplifier Models
(News/Latest)

Kicker Announces 2010 ZX Series Amplifier Models News from KICKER Performance Audio FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2010  KICKER® ZX Amplifiers Supply Best-in-Class Power and Reliability   ...

4. Root Means Square, RMS Means Real Power. AKA. Lets measure my amps REAL power output
(Electronics/Car Audio Electronics)

Lets learn a few basics.. how to measure AC amps, AC voltage, ohms law, watts law, and how to use them to accurately calculate what your amps doing. For measuring power you need to measure AC Volts and ...

5. Weight Reduction Guide
(DIY Articles/Performance Do It yourself)

... removed your car will have a better horsepower/weight ratio and will not only accelerate faster but also corner and handle better while getting better gas mileage. Saving 22lbs of weight is like adding ...

6. Getting into SPL Competition, the begginers guide.
(Technical/Theory and Physics)

... Handmade by Monks in Tibet" equipment, but you afford a lower model from the same company (Eg. DD35xx series instead of 99xx). Amplifiers: always get the most power you can for your dollar. Remember the ...

7. Ohms & Impedences, How to Select the correct amplifier and load
(Electronics/Car Audio Electronics)

... ! As we know, LOW Impedence means more power passes from the amplifier to the speaker making it louder, and vice versa. UPDATED: Visit this article for the video version of this article. But first ...

8. Modding an Earthquake Power House PHD2 Shredder
(Electronics/Car Audio Electronics)

... expensive. Or you can do it yourself. There's a lot of mods out there for the D2, here's photo's and part numbers of the most common ones that really give you more power ! Replace R08 with 10ohm Replace ...

9. Twice as loud ? Lets talk dB's
(Technical/Theory and Physics)

... Double the power into your existing subs. Only have 500WRMS ? Get another 500WRMS !2. Double the cone area and power. Just adding a second sub doesnt work. Why ? Because you half the power going into the ...

10. Eliminate Engine Noise
(Electronics/Auto Electrical for the Car Stereo)

... loops and through induced noise into the audio cables. Â Where does it come from? Â Although our vehicles electrical system is powered by a battery, which should only put out DC our cars are ...

11. Fuses, Earths & Electrical Safety
(Electronics/Auto Electrical for the Car Stereo)

... metal will melt. Simple ! Thats how a fuse works. So why do we use fuses ? Fuses in electrical componants (amps, CD players) protect the equipment from power surges and spikes. Fuses in the electrical ...

12. Car Audio on a Budget, The $1000 System
(Install/Car Audio Installation)

... be getting the full potential of almost any brand of splits unless they’re given adequate power. A typical head-unit will be able to produce around 18wrms, which isn’t enough to get some good volume and ...

13. Earthquake PowerHouse D2 Repair Parts List
(Electronics/Car Audio Electronics)

The Earthquake PowerHouse D2 Shredder amplifier and its successors (PHD2000, D3, D5000, etc) have a long history in car audio competition. For a time they were the "Winningest" amplifiers in dB Drag racing ...

14. Testing if your Earthing is Good and The Big Three Upgrade
(Electronics/Auto Electrical for the Car Stereo)

... its power source before measuring resistance. Ground circuit resistance can also be checked by measuring the voltage drop across the circuit with a DVOM set on, the 2 volt scale. The voltage drop will ...

15. Desolder and Test the Field Effect Transistors (MOSFET) in your amplifier
(Electronics/Car Audio Electronics)

... or isnt making power anymore). The MOSFET's in this tutorial were kindly supplied by a blown Earthquake Power House D2000. Equipment you'll need: - 35-55W soldering iron with a pointed tip - Desoldering ...

16. Headunit Installation in 2002-2006 Lancer
(Install/Car Audio Installation)

... etc). ·         Strip back the insulation about ¼ of an inch (7mm) from each wire, excluding the power antenna wire, remote control wire and dimmer wire (blue ...

17. Setting Amplifier Gains
(Electronics/Car Audio Electronics)

... clip them to death. Or to minimize heat/conserve battery power over the day. Qualify on safe, slowly up the clipping for eliminators & Semi's, and then go all out for Finals. It’s the method that’s ...

18. Enclosure Building Tools
(DIY Articles/Car Audio Do It Yourself)

... liquid nails). OK so now you've designed the box, got your materials and are ready to build ! Right ? Almost, make sure you have these essential tools. - Power drill - Drill bits (Eg. 2.5mm bit, 3/8ths ...

19. Idea's for Building a Speaker Wall
(DIY Articles/Car Audio Do It Yourself)

... are loud ports. - Seal the cabin from the back as best you can. - Power power power, can't have enough earthing or power delivery. - Recess the subs if possible into the baffle. (used to be called The ...

20. Accumatch Impedence Drivers (Tested)
(Electronics/Car Audio Electronics)

... divide impedance by 1/2, 1/4 or 1/8, or multiple impedance by 2, 4 or 8. Sounds ideal for those stuck with high impedance subs and amps that make big power at low impedances. But how do they perform? The ...