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It is important to find the best amplifier for your car when you are investing money into a custom sound system. Here are some tips on finding the right car stereo amp for your car: 
Do some research to find the best car amplifiers in the car stereo market. Read online reviews to find the highest-rated brands/models and find out their price range. Wize.com, testfreaks.com, and cnet.com are great consumer review websites that will clue you in to highest rated amps models. You can also look up specific brands if you have a preference. Top brands for amplifiers include Alpine, Pioneer, Kenwood, Boss, and Rockford. Search for retailers in your area that specify in car audio and installation. You are more likely to find premium equipment at a specialty store than a larger electronics chain store.
Make sure to check the RMS output for the amp to find out its true power. The total peak wattage is usually the figure that is advertised, but the RMS figure lets you know the amount of power that is transferred from the amp to the speaker. Another good indicator of the amp’s power is the thickness of the power and ground wires. Thicker wires are needed for high wattage and signify a more powerful amp.
Choose an amp that gives you adequate control to adjust the bass, gain, and crossover. It is important to be able to adjust the features to suit the your car and the type of music you are playing. Top brands like Alpine and Pioneer provide models with sufficient control options (especially in their higher-end models).
Check the warranty information once you have marked the amp you want. Go back and check more consumer reviews on the specific model to see you to see if there are any negative reviews or comments about the warranty. Ask the car stereo retailer if there have been many returns on the model and ask his/her opinion on the brand. Unless they are working on commission, they will usually tell you their true opinion on the model and steer you towards a good amp (make sure to tell them your price range).
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