10 best car amplifiers

Aggressive marketing can do wonders, such as popularizing products that are not of high quality. This is what happened with the SWAT brand, registered by a Russian company in 2012. The company initially did not position itself as a manufacturer and simply was the owner of the trademark, while all products are manufactured in Asian countries.

With regards to this model, we see a single-channel class AB amplifier with an output power of 300 watts at 4 ohms and 500 watts at two. Agree, very powerful equipment. Not all amplifiers of even leading brands can boast of such parameters, but SWAT can. There are also 1000 watt products in the line, and based on this, some doubts creep in about the honesty of the company. If the parameters are really such, why such a low price. Or, nevertheless, they are overpriced, which means that there is a misleading of buyers. However, SVAT products are valued not by professionals, but by ordinary users who have not yet had time to delve into the wilds of the technical aspects of such a complex area as car audio.

Before us is a car amplifier of the popular Japanese brand Kenwood, which is distinguished by affordable prices and decent quality of its products. This car amplifier is one of the cheapest on the market, and this does not detract from its qualities. Not the most powerful model, having two channels, and delivering power of 70 watts at four ohms and 85 at two. Parameters that an amateur will surely laugh at to “pump” his car with a killer sound. But for ordinary music lovers, the indicators are quite acceptable, and besides, you don’t have to pay a significant amount for the amplifier.

The mode of operation of the device is class AB, and the level of the noise-to-signal ratio is 100 decibels. That is, the amplifier is able to produce decent sound quality, albeit not at the power done. To listen to music in a car, this is quite enough, and often even redundant. But the main advantage is the best price. Kenwood has always been famous for its democratic pricing policy, and KAC-PS702EX is one of the most inexpensive products on the market, other things being equal.

There are not many brands in Russia that can boast of world fame and popularity. E.O.S. one of them, and this brand's car amplifiers can easily compete with the mastodons of the market. Appearing relatively recently, in 2005, the company began producing equipment, but there was no own production of components. Today, brand amplifiers are a hodgepodge of the best parts from global companies.It uses resistors, transistors and other elements from firms in Japan, the USA and Germany.

Of course, this is reflected in the final quality, which is much praised in the reviews. The technical aspects are also on top. 4 channels with an output power of 110 watts at 4 ohms and 220 at two, respectively. There are built-in filters for high and low frequencies, operating in the range from 40 to 1200 Hz. When bridged, the amplifier delivers 360 watts of power. Not the most advanced features, especially in this price segment, but the main advantage of the product is the high quality of the components used. However, users also have no complaints about the sound, as evidenced by reviews on specialized resources.

Japanese manufacturers of traditional audio equipment are in the top of the best. It is in this country that most of the technologies are born, which are subsequently adopted by other brands. This happened with this car amplifier. This is a completely new word in sound reproduction technology, has no analogues, which is why it cannot boast of affordable cost. However, every ruble spent on the purchase of the device will more than pay off with the quality of playback, which is written a lot in the reviews.

A five-channel car amplifier that delivers 100 watts of power on four channels and 500 on one of them. Product class D, however the technology used here is somewhat different. Technical aspects will be of interest only to professionals, but for the user it is an ideal sound, the best display quality at frequencies that are most sensitive to the human ear.Here, a super-frequency amplitude is used, which allows making the finest adjustments both in manual and automatic modes. If not for the relatively high price, the product would certainly have climbed to a higher position in our ranking.

Art Sound can be safely called the most unique manufacturer of audio electronics for cars. On the one hand, he is widely known in the world. On the other hand, very few people have heard of him. Yes, this is possible, and the secret lies in the brand's marketing strategy. You will never see his commercials on TV or hear him on the radio. But when you go to any car audio studio, you will probably be praised and advised in every possible way.

Experts know that this is a high-class manufacturer of electronics, including amplifiers. And before us is a model of the middle price category. Class D device, which has only one channel and delivers power of 500 watts with a resistance of two ohms. The amplifier is equipped with line outputs and high-level inputs. It has a built-in high and low pass filter, as well as a separate Bass Boost mode to boost bass and low frequencies. Separately, it must be said about the highest build quality and relatively low cost. This ratio of the company was achieved thanks to a marketing system that excludes aggressive advertising in the media. The best indicator of the quality of a product is the feedback from real users and experts in the field of car audio.

Before us is a four-channel car amplifier with a rated output power of 4 to 210 watts. When bridged, the parameter is set to 2 to 400 at 4 ohms of resistance. The frequency range, according to the manufacturer, is in the range from 10 to 50 thousand hertz, and the adjustment of the low and high pass filters allows you to make settings from 10 to 8 thousand. Quite acceptable performance, especially considering that we have a class D amplifier.

Judging by the reviews, the device produces excellent sound and perfectly “pumps” the car, although it is not a top product. The manufacturer also considers Russian production, or rather assembly, to be a special pride, since some of the components are still made in the Middle Kingdom. However, this does not affect the quality in any way, but the price scares a little. However, when compared to other models in the class, it no longer seems so high, but given the local origin and lack of export costs, it could be somewhat lower.

The Blaupunkt GTA 5350 car amplifier is in the middle category both in terms of price and power. At the same time, it is significantly ahead of its closest competitors. He immediately has 5 channels, and their power ranges from 160 to 320 watts. The amplifier is equipped with two frequency filters, as well as a bass boost mode that allows you to adjust it from 0 to 18 decibels with a slope of 12. In turn, the filters adjust frequencies in the range from 45 to 450 (LF), and 65 to 450 (HF).

The device is really powerful, at least for its segment, and we must not forget about the best build quality for which the German brands are so famous. By the way, Germany is not only the birthplace of the company, but also the country in which all production facilities are located. That is, no delegation to Asian countries. Although this has not been a disadvantage for the manufacturer for a long time, Blaupunkt retains its authenticity and releases all components on its own and also assembles. We managed to keep the price at an acceptable level, and thanks to the combination of these qualities, the product got into our rating.

Despite the fact that the products of the originally American JBL brand have not been produced in their homeland for a long time, their quality traditionally remains at the highest level. Positive reviews, as well as tests by independent experts, repeatedly confirm this. Now we have a car amplifier of the middle category and with low power ratings. It will not be able to give out a sound that can break a glass at high frequencies, but it will perfectly sound your car without extraneous interference and other inconveniences that are often companions of such equipment.

This is a two-channel amplifier with a power of 60 and 85 watts. Those who like to “pump” their car will now smile skeptically, and they will be right. The model is not for them. But there is a rather high signal-to-noise ratio of 93 decibels, and a Bass Boost bass boost mode. Also, there are frequency filters, both high and low.And for the safety of the device, protection systems against overheating, overload and even short circuits are provided. In general, the best product for your money, which can be safely called budget.

The first thing that catches your eye upon a detailed study of the XM-N1004 car amplifier from the mastodon of the Sony industry is a huge amount of positive feedback. Whatever epithets are awarded to the product on specialized sites and forums: the best sound, excellent build quality, the most worthy option in its price segment, and much more. However, for Sony this is not surprising and has long become the norm. The manufacturer pays a lot of attention to the quality of its products and never compromises.

As for the technical side, we have a four-channel amplifier with a power of 100 and 165 watts, respectively. With a bridged connection and maximum load, the amplifier produces 2 to 330 watts at 4 ohms of resistance. There are top-level inputs here, as well as RCA line inputs. There are adjustable high and low pass filters that allow you to customize the sound in the car to your liking. As you can see, according to the characteristics, the model is far from top-end, but its price is corresponding. In addition, this is Sony, which means high build quality and a long service life, which is also written a lot in the reviews.

Pioneer, a Japanese company that produces the best equipment, including car amplifiers, is rightfully considered the market leader in audio electronics.The company's arsenal includes both powerful equipment and those from the middle segment. Before us is not a top model. This is a two-channel amplifier, with a power of 150 and 240 watts, respectively. Resistance at 4 ohms and two.

Mode of operation is class A and B, and the signal-to-noise ratio is 95 decibels. Quite acceptable performance that can bring clear sound to the speakers, and the frequency control allows you to customize the sound to best suit your requirements. There is also a high-level input and a special bass boost mode, Bass Boost, for fans of a powerful sound with aggressive bass. Pleased with the price of the product. Not the lowest on the market, but quite adequate for Pioneer. If you look at other models of the brand, the cost of 10 thousand rubles will no longer seem so high. Plus, you're paying for better build quality.