Amplifiers Questions & Answers
What class of car amplifier is best?
Follow Discussion
I'm looking to build myself a nice sounding system and I'm looking for a 4channel amp to drive my speakers. Ok, the power rating is the only thing I know what it means, but which class (A,B,D, A/B) will provide me with the best quality sound with as little as possible distortions?
Display mode:
Highly rated gadgets
-
8.5
Xiaomi Mi A2
-
9.0
Sony WH-1000XM3
-
9.0
Panasonic LUMIX LX100 II
-
8.0
BlackBerry Motion
-
10.0
FujiFilm X-T3
-
10.0
Nikon Z 7
-
9.1
Apple iPhone XS Max
-
9.0
FujiFilm XF10
-
9.1
Apple iPhone XS
Class A/B (first choice) or class D (second choice) would fit your needs.
Whatnot said it right. Class A/B will give you far less distortion than class D, but will get hot pretty quickly.
Drifter, what manufacturers do you consider, have you picked a model yet or still researching?
DLS, JL, Audiobahn, JBL, PIoneer, Audison. Pretty much every solid brand out there.
DLS ftw, man. I've had my time with one custom build system, it sure stands up it's slogan Super Natural Sound. The system was build with Pioneer high-end player, Performance K6 (entry level DLS speakers) front and rear speakers and Performance W312D subwoofer in a custom closed (no port) box and 4-channel DLS Reference amp for the front line and sub (bridged). I don't have an ear and knowledge for pro-opinion, but I'd say that was the best sound I've heard in a car.