Mono Channel Car Audio Amplifiers

Questions About Class Mono Amps for Car Audio

People spend a lot of time in their cars. Thankfully, we have car stereos to keep us entertained on long drives and our monotonous morning commutes. You can improve on a great car sound system with a quality mono amp; eBay has some available for purchase.

Amp wattage measures the amount of sound the amplifier can handle. The higher the wattage, the more volume it can pump out before breaking up and distorting. If you plan on blasting music at a high volume in large rooms or at crowded parties, you probably want to look for a mono amp with a higher wattage. The following are some of the available options you can choose from when choosing an amp on eBay. Some of the highest wattage amps are designed for subs, so be sure you are purchasing the right kind of amplifier for your needs.

• 1600 Watts
• 1800 Watts
• 2000 Watts
• 8000 Watts

There are various ways that the amplifier connects to the rest of the sound system. Commonly, the receiver will connect to the amplifier with 1/4-inch or RCA cables. After that, the amplifier will be run to the speakers using RCA cables or speak-on connectors. It is important that you ensure that your amplifier is compatible with the rest of the sound system before making a purchase on eBay.

Yes. Certain models of mono amps come with a bass knob, allowing you to control the amount of bass being pumped to the speakers from the amplifier via the crossover. This allows you to modify the sound being played to properly fit your automobile. The last thing you want is too much bass rattling your car so much you can hear it down the street.

Yes. Regardless of the size of your car, you will be able to find a mono amp to fit it. The units are designed to power car sound systems in all kinds of vehicles, including compact cars, hatchbacks, and smaller sedans. If you are unsure about the compatibility of the amp with your car's sound system or the current receiver, check the owner's manual. It will list the kinds of amps that will work with it, preventing you from making a purchase you can't use.