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Amplifiers increase the output from your vehicle’s sound system so you can listen to music louder and improve the sound. A car amp can be a difficult installation since you’re working with your vehicle’s electrical system, but you can finish within about 3–4 hours. Start by finding a flat spot inside your vehicle and screwing your amplifier down to mount it. Run the wires from an amp installation kit along the sides of your vehicle so you can connect them to power and the stereo system. Once you plug all the wires into their matching ports, adjust the volume settings on the amp to prevent distortion and finish the installation. Just be sure to disconnect power from your vehicle while you’re working on it!