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Does the remote wire power the amp?
WHAT DOES THE REMOTE TURN ON WIRE DO? When the ignition of the vehicle is turned off, the remote turn on wire stops transferring voltage and the amplifier turns off. If the remote turn on wire is connected to a wire in the vehicle that has constant voltage, the amplifier will always be on.
How many amps do you need to run a car amplifier?
A typical car amplifier requires anywhere from 10-30 amps. (You can check how much amperage you need by looking at the fuses usually located close to the inputs on your amplifier.)
How can I run my amp without remote wire?
If the amp doesn’t have a remote, then simply use the contact of the reed relay to switch a power control relay for the amp.
Can I use speaker wire for remote turn on?
Speaker wires can be used as remote wires. It doesn’t matter what kind of wire you use for a remote wire. Any copper wire will work when used as a remote wire. Since most speaker wires are made of copper metal, they can be used for remote wiring.
Do you need a head unit?
You should buy a new head unit first. As the brains of the sound system, you want it as advanced as possible. Not only will a new head unit make your sound system sound killer, but it will make your entire driving experience more leisurely, enjoyable, and easy. Once you finish with the head unit, then buy new speakers.
Is power antenna the same as remote?
Almost every aftermarket head unit has a remote turn on wire. Some manufacturers call it a power antenna wire. But regardless of the label all it does is output a positive 12 volts when the head unit is turned on. It should be noted that some head units have both a remote turn on wire and a power antenna wire.
Where do you connect the remote wire for an amp?
The turn-on wire (also called the remote wire) is located behind the stereo. On aftermarket stereos, it’s usually a blue and white wire. The remote wire will “tell” your amplifier to turn on whenever the stereo is powered up (usually, whenever the vehicle is turned on).
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