In order to understand the function of the car audio crossover one must first review the role of the car power amplifier. The amplifier increases the power of the signal that is passing through the car audio system. The power going into the amplifier comes from the car battery. After passing through the amplifier, a [...]

When a car owner plans to purchase a car amp, then that car owner must give thought to the amplifier?s desired efficiency. The efficiency of an amplifier represents the ratio of power output to power input. Two primary factors determine an amplifier’s efficiency: the power dissipation within the car amp and the distortion of the [...]

Every once in a while, a subwoofer comes out that reshapes the industry and how we see an important piece of car audio systems. Rarely, though, does an entire company reshape these ideals time and time again. However, this is the case with Kicker, whose scientists and engineers have completely reshaped the way we look [...]

The purpose of a good car amplifier is to produce crystal clear sound with as little distortion, or interference, as possible while boosting the audio. A designer of high fidelity amplifier designer has one goal, and that is to devise a product that will have no result on the signal it’s receiving, other than preparing [...]

Today one gets the sense that all types of communication have chosen to convert to a digital system. Some digital equipment may have made its way into the sound system of the average automobile, but most of present-day cars still use an analog sound system. The requirements of an analog system dictate the construction of [...]