4 Zone Amplifier

Have you been feeling like your car’s audio system leaves something to be desired? Not getting the deep bass and lush mids you long for? Trouble with treble? If you answered yes to these questions, then it might be time to upgrade your car’s stereo, and you need to know where to start.

The stereo receiver is the heart of any good car audio system. Without a quality receiver, it doesn’t matter what kind of speakers or amplifier you choose. They won’t be getting the crisp, clear signal that you need for top performing sound. Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony, Alpine, and JVC all offer very competitive solutions, and are solid, reputable brands to base your new system around. When choosing your receiver, make sure it can put out enough wattage for the speakers you intend to power.

Not sure which speakers will fit your needs? That’s going to depend entirely on what kind of music you’re into. While fans of acoustic, folk, and light classical might be able to simply replace their stock speakers with similar models by top brands, the folks who like it loud will need to go further. At the very least, a nice pair of 6X9 speakers for the rear deck of your car will help you crank up the volume while still maintaining quality sound. Many 6X9’s combine multiple speakers to provide a wider range of sound, giving you a pretty solid all around upgrade in one easy step. However, if you’re a fan of hip-hop, or just looking to build a louder, harder-hitting stereo system, you’re going to need some subs.

Properly amplified subwoofers, available in many sizes and strengths, are the key to getting that bump that you’ve been craving. A pair of Rockford Fosgate Punch speakers and a 4 zone amplifier will get you well on your way. Don’t forget that you’re going to need a box to house those speakers, and that this will take up some room, so keep size in mind. It might not leave you much spare trunk room if you try to cram two twelves into your Miata. A truck owner? Don’t worry, you can find a subtle and compact crew cab subwoofer box to fit your needs.