ipod amplifiers

I gathered my knowledge on here a few years ago about to run a solo amp with no headunit for iPods and the such. Install the amp like normal, earth, cable to the battery and speakers. But connect the amp remote wire (normally blue?) which is normally connected to the headunit to a 12v ignition live such as the headunit main power wire. It uses the 12v signal to switch the amp on. Then you need a double phono (?) to 3.5mm jack lead (£7-£10 from dixons or such like) to allow your iPod to connect to the amp. Easy. I've run this setup in about 4-5 cars now, recommended.

By the way I just use an old Sony amp powering two 6x9s in my current setup.

I use my iPod and the amplification range is about spot in IMO, comfortable but loud listening just over half volume I think, doesn't sound distorted for me. My HTC phone though is much louder in comparison.

I can't comment on the sound differance because I never used mine on it. Go with Rob0r's opinion

With the blue wire, just wire it to a switch and wire it all to something that comes on when the ignition's on.

99% of the chinese ebay amps run tda2074 (if I recall correctly) type amp chips, so struggle for 15w per side, not really going to blow the doors off anything!


I have one of these:
cgi.ebay.co.uk/2CH-500W-MOTORCYCLE-SPEAKERS-AMPLIFIER-MP3-AMP-AMPS-W8T-/360272944895?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Audio_TV_Electronics_In_Car_Entertainment_GPS_Car_Amplifiers_PP&hash=item53e1f0deff

And it's "alright" but only 8W rms per channel in reality. It's running some old 6x9s in my office, and goes fairly loud but it wouldn't be enough in a noisy old car.

Basically, if it doesn't have screw terminals for the power supply and speakers its one of these little fake amps, and pretty much garbage.

I'd just keep an eye out for a second hand 2 channel proper car amp with about 50+ RMS and you'll be happy enough.

My Toledo came to me with just an amp connected up to a pair of 6x9's, which I connected an MP3 player up to. Sounded good.
I am changing the hardware but keeping the same approach, Fitting some Vibe Lite stuff, not cheap but good for my cars anexoria.
I have the old amp and speakers in my garage that I know worked fine if anyone is interested? Line in input on amp direct to 3.5mm lead and iPod, easy.