Somewhere there's probably a graveyard of abandoned car audio equipment that people bought but later had no use for. That's because they didn't have a clear idea of what they wanted and why they wanted it. It makes me think of the old saying, "If you don't know where you're going, any path will take you there." You want to make sure the road to your dream car audio system is not a dead end!
Like any purchase, you have to consider whether the car audio components you buy are worth your hard-earned money, of course. But there's the added complication of whether the stuff you buy will fit in your car. After all, a 15-inch sub-woofer looks mighty impressive, but installing it in your vehicle may be impractical or even impossible. There's also the matter of whether it'll work with other car audio components in the system and whether it's compatible with future additions to your system. It also comes down to your budget. And you have to think about whether the features you're paying for are worth the money and whether you really need them or will even use them.
It starts with knowing what you want from your car audio system and knowing what kind of mobile music listener you are. You'll also need to consider what types of media you'll be listening to, whether it's CDs or MP3 — or a combination of the two — for example. Maybe you can simply keep your stock radio and add aftermarket car audio components to get great sound with less money and hassle.
It starts with knowing what you want from your car audio system and knowing what kind of mobile music listener you are. You'll also need to consider what types of media you'll be listening to, whether it's CDs or MP3 — or a combination of the two — for example. Maybe you can simply keep your stock radio and add aftermarket car audio components to get great sound with less money and hassle.
Don't discount the idea of staying with a stock system: They've gotten surprisingly good over the last several years. So I look at staying with a stock system as an option for getting to your car audio goals.
To start with, you also need to know what constitutes good sound. I define sound-quality concepts such as frequency response, imaging, and staging so that you know what to listen for. Plus, I recommended some high-quality recordings that help you establish an audiophile reference.
Unlike most consumer electronics that you simply plug into a wall and patch together with a few cables, a huge part of car audio is installation. For one thing, car audio equipment runs on the 12-volt power supplied by a car's electrical system, and wires have to be snaked throughout the car. One of the biggest choices you'll make is whether to have a professional install your gear or attempt to do it yourself.
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To start with, you also need to know what constitutes good sound. I define sound-quality concepts such as frequency response, imaging, and staging so that you know what to listen for. Plus, I recommended some high-quality recordings that help you establish an audiophile reference.
Unlike most consumer electronics that you simply plug into a wall and patch together with a few cables, a huge part of car audio is installation. For one thing, car audio equipment runs on the 12-volt power supplied by a car's electrical system, and wires have to be snaked throughout the car. One of the biggest choices you'll make is whether to have a professional install your gear or attempt to do it yourself.
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