Can i connect a car stereo straight to a 12v car battery?

I want to connect a battery to a car stereo and car speakers and amplifier to encase in a sort of music box thing.

Is it possible to connect straight up? if so what do i need?Can i connect a car stereo straight to a 12v car battery?
You have gotten really good ansewer's. If you will note every one mentioned a fuse.They are so right!! The only thing I could add to those great ansewrs is to use two fuse's.One for the stereo it should be 15 to 20 amp depending on the amprage of the stereo.One for the amplifier it should be at least 30 amp. a breaker would be even better. Be sure to use a little heavier gauge wire on the amplifier because it will draw more amps. Always connect the positive lead first ( red wire) the negative second ( black wire) to disconnect go in reverse. This helps to reduce a large spark on contact that could cause the gases that develop around the battery to ignite especialy in an area that is not well ventilated!! You can buy a small cheap trickle charger at auto zone or wal-mart to keep you'r battery chaged. Remember batteries are filled with acid so keep it on a piece of rubber mat or something like. Have fun with you'r project! I built one myself.You get alot of sound for about half the money! Not to mention they look neat and probably no one else around you has one like it.
yes I did this once. remember to fit an "in-line fuse" in the positive supply though.



You need to make sure the elecrtical work is of a decent standard because a car battery stores a LOT of energy, it can overheat wiring and start a great big fire.Can i connect a car stereo straight to a 12v car battery?
yes you can. be sure to use a fuse between the connection to avoid frying your stereo if you happen to ground it by mistake.
gotta have a fuse in between to protect your radio. you can hardwire any electrical device, but it could get damaged if something shorts out.Can i connect a car stereo straight to a 12v car battery?
It is possible, but not advisable.

If you don't have a fuse then the expensive radio is damaged if there is a fault.
easy to do ...just make sure you have the right fuses and a way to charge the battery
Just make sure you fuse the items in the normal way
i have done it before but you will need an in line fuse and just hook it up positive and negative to the right side

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