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How many watts does your car stereo put out?
I’m thinking of upgrading my car stereo. I’ve heard that upgrading can reduce your battery’s life, so I want to make sure I have the right information. How many watts does your stereo put out?
Will Baldwin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That’s a great question! The amount of wattage your stereo puts out will depend on your car, the stereo it has, and how much you drive. That said, the average car stereo puts out about 12 watts per day.
If you want to upgrade to a more serious and sophisticated
sound system
, it’s easy to go above 12 watts. Regardless of the type of system you want to upgrade to, it’s always good to take your car in for a quick battery health check. Sometimes the average car battery can struggle with heavy-duty stereos, so it’s better to be safe than sorry. Once you have an idea of your battery’s health, you can determine whether you’ll need to upgrade your battery as well.
Once you get your battery and stereo taken care of, make sure your car has the best car insurance protection with
Jerry
. A licensed broker that offers end-to-end support, the Jerry app gathers affordable quotes, helps you switch plans, and will even help you cancel your old policy.
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