Truck Subwoofer Guide: Real Bass in a Regular Cab Pickup
No trunk, no back seat, and a few inches behind the bench. Here’s how installers pick the right sub, box and amp to get real bass in a pickup truck.
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What Gauge Power Wire Do I Need for My Car Amp?
How to size amplifier power wire from your amp’s RMS rating and run length, with a gauge chart for OFC and CCA, plus ground and fuse tips from the install bay.
Pro Audio Car Speakers Explained: Mids, Bullets and Horns
What pro audio midranges, bullets, horns and super tweeters actually do, how to filter and power them, and how to build a door that gets loud without frying anything.
How to Sound Deaden Car Doors for Better Midbass
A bare door wastes a lot of your speaker’s midbass. Here’s how to deaden and seal car doors the right way, how much material you need, and the mistakes to avoid.
CCA vs OFC Wire: Which Car Audio Wire Should You Buy?
CCA or OFC power wire? Here’s how the two compare on resistance, cost and durability, and how to size CCA so your amp gets the voltage it needs.
How to Set Amp Gain Without Blowing Your Subs
The gain knob is not a volume knob. Here is how to set your amplifier gain with a multimeter in about fifteen minutes so your subs and speakers stay clean and alive.