How to connect the electrical connectors of a car stereo to a home electrical source? I have a DC 12V adaptor.

Question

I am not sure how to go about connect which cables of the stereo to the DC adaptor.

Answer 1

First, look at the fuse that's on the radio. This is the amount of amperes the power supply needs to push at 12 VDC.

Your going to spend at leats $50 for a supply that produces that many amperes. If you don't use one this size, it won't get very loud at higher volumes and may even cut-out.

Answer 2

If you have a 12v DC/ac converter you can hook up your car stereo at home. You can also use a battery and hook up your car stereo just like in your car. the problem with it is when you run out of juice you have to charge it. I use to do it because my car was in the shop. It's good and bad.

Answer 3

there is more than one thing to consider in this matter. First find out what kind of amperage the unit needs to operate. Most ac adapters usuall have a max of about 1500ma. Do you have a big power amp? If you you do you are probably not going to find a power supply that will handle the load. Ever consider a decent sounding home unit?

Answer 4

if you have a negative ground system, there should be a red wire with an in-line fuse..that is +12 volts. there should be a black wire that is ground. the metal case of the stereo unit should be groung also. there should be a label on the unit that shows the wiring setup

Answer 5

I'd use ' wire nuts'. some folks twist'em & wrap with tape.

Answer 6

well, you can install a battery under your bed, or you could just install your car in your room.