A high-powered audio system depends on how well you use your amplifier.

AS WITH car detailing, car modifications and the buying of car accessories, getting the best audio system one’s budget can allow for should be part of the priority list for any self-respecting car enthusiast.

We all want our cars to be fitted with the latest top-of-the-line audio system and the bigger the wattage, the better it is.

Yet, have you ever wondered why despite spending a bomb on your car stereo, the sound still doesn’t seem as clear as it should be and the bass feels constipated?

That lack of oomph may be attributed to a lack of power being distributed to your car’s amplifier. A car’s amplifier spreads out power to different parts that need it — like the air-conditioner, engine, lighting, audio system and dashboard signals, to name a few.

A high-powered audio system will sap the amplifier’s power especially if you’re turning the bass booster up. As a result, since the other components of the car need power as well, the sound coming out appears muffled.

You can counter the draining effect by installing a capacitor, which is a reserve of electrical power. It will allow you to maximise the potential of your nifty audio system without compromising on clarity.

Dimmer lights are also a result of playing heavy music on a car’s audio system. But with a capacitor, this will be a thing of the past. You can hear the bass clearly even at high decibel-levels!

Audio capacitor brands like Phoenix Digital, Sound Storm, Lanzar and Volfenhag are excellent options to consider.

Besides installing a capacitor, another thing for audiophiles cum car enthusiasts will be to get a car audio electronic crossover, which splits the audio frequencies according to your car’s amplifier(s).

That way, your subwoofer emits the lower range frequencies while your speakers’ tweeters relay the high notes, rather than all the frequencies being jumbled up, leading to an unpleasant mish-mash of sounds and distortion which can eventually ruin your high-end audio system and speakers.

An electronic crossover also ensures a cleaner and better quality sound.