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Car amplifier buying guide

Car amplifier buying guide

by Crutchfield's Buck Pomerantz

Best subwoofer amplifiers for 2026

Best subwoofer amplifiers for 2026

by Crutchfield's Buck Pomerantz

Best 4-channel car amplifiers for 2026

Best 4-channel car amplifiers for 2026

by Crutchfield's Buck Pomerantz

Best 5-channel car amplifiers for 2026

Best 5-channel car amplifiers for 2026

by Crutchfield's Buck Pomerantz

Car amplifiers FAQ

Car amplifiers FAQ

by Crutchfield's Buck Pomerantz

How to match subwoofers and amplifiers

How to match subwoofers and amplifiers

by Crutchfield's Buck Pomerantz

Amplifier wire gauge chart

Amplifier wire gauge chart

by Crutchfield's Buck Pomerantz

Car amplifiers glossary

Car amplifiers glossary

by Crutchfield's Crutchfield Writing Team

Amplifier wiring kit buying guide

Amplifier wiring kit buying guide

by Crutchfield's Buck Pomerantz

An amp is key to better sound in the car

An amp is key to better sound in the car

by Crutchfield's Buck Pomerantz

Why some watts are more expensive than others

Why some watts are more expensive than others

by Crutchfield's Buck Pomerantz

Speakers don't put out watts — amps do

Speakers don't put out watts — amps do

by Crutchfield's Buck Pomerantz

50 years of car amplifiers

50 years of car amplifiers

by Crutchfield's Archer A.

Speaker-level inputs or line output converter (LOC)?

Speaker-level inputs or line output converter (LOC)?

by Crutchfield's Buck Pomerantz

12 tips for the best sound quality in your car

12 tips for the best sound quality in your car

by Crutchfield's Dave Delamere

Which amplifier class is the best?

Which amplifier class is the best?

by Crutchfield's Buck Pomerantz

What does a digital signal processor do?

What does a digital signal processor do?

by Crutchfield's Buck Pomerantz

A budget-friendly car audio buildup

A budget-friendly car audio buildup

by Crutchfield's Jon Paul

Digital signal processor buying guide

Digital signal processor buying guide

by Crutchfield's Buck Pomerantz

How to choose an equalizer for your car stereo system

How to choose an equalizer for your car stereo system

by Crutchfield's Buck Pomerantz

Best budget car amplifiers for 2026

Best budget car amplifiers for 2026

by Crutchfield's Buck Pomerantz

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