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Understanding Ohms & Impedance
Ohms and impedance are some of the most important — and misunderstood — concepts in car audio. You don’t need to be an electrician, but you do need to understand how impedance affects amplifiers,subwoofers, wiring, and system safety. If you skip this topic, everything downstream becomes guesswork. What Is Impedance? Impedance, measured in ohms (Ω),
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RMS vs Peak Power
Power ratings are one of the most confusing parts of car audio. You’ll see speakers and amplifiers advertised with huge wattage numbers like “1000W MAX” or “2000W PEAK,” but those numbers often have little to do with real performance. To build a system that sounds good and stays reliable, you need to understand the difference
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What Is Car Audio?
Car audio is the system of electronics, speakers, wiring, and installation used to reproduce sound inside a vehicle. In practice, it’s not just about equipment — it’s about how signal, power, speakers, and the vehicle itself work together. Because of this, car audio is best understood as a system. This approach is explained in Car
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Car Audio 101 – The Mental Model
Most people approach car audio by shopping for parts. The people who get great results think in systems. This page explains the mental model you should use when designing, upgrading, or troubleshooting any car audio system. If you understand this page, the rest of CarAudio101 becomes dramatically easier to follow. Why a Mental Model Matters