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Car Audio or Video is used to describe a mobile audio, made to distribute sound to an automobile. Even though a car audio was originated for an automobile, they can also be used in other areas such as: mass transit, aviation, and marines. However, the most common use for car audio or video, is for cars or trucks. In today’s world, modern day cars have an audio system which is referred to as a head unit. A head unit is placed into the center of the dash board between a driver and passenger.

Years before the car audio’s evolution, these devices were placed externally on the top or bottom of the dash. The head unit of a car audio has many purposes for its installation. The components of a head unit are as follows: a radio receiver tuner with AM and FM bands, and media devices (CD player, DVD player, tape player, etc.). The units also feature equalization components such as treble and bass controls, in addition to odometers, navigation systems, etc.

Car Audio/ Video were first introduced in the 1930’s from the Galvin Manufacturing Corporation. During this time, the inventors placed the car radio on the market for an average of 0. This basic Motorola radio could be installed into many popular automobiles.

Nonetheless, from the 1930’s up until now, car audio continues to be used in many cars and other transportation mobiles. Although there are now many different names or brands for car audio, they all will continue to serve the very same purpose.

When it comes to deciding on which car audio system to buy, there are some things to consider before starting your search for just the right one. There is such a wide array of audio systems available on the market today; it’s difficult to decide where to begin. Whether you’re looking for something simple and quality isn’t of big importance or you want an audio system that packs a punch, you are sure to find the one that compliments your car, fits your needs and projects your personality.

The list of manufacturers is extensive and there are even more wholesale and retail suppliers from which to choose, so it might be easier to start the search for the best car audio system for you if you decide on a certain brand name. There are many popular brands and you can find them at most retail stores that sell car audio systems. Some of the most popular brands are Kenwood, Alpine, Pioneer and Sony, all of which have gotten great reviews on their components and accessories for several years. As you tour some of the many stores during your search and tell the salesperson what you have in mind to be the best audio system for you, be sure to get as much information as possible and make comparisons on quality, price, warranty, installation services and accessories. Many retail outlets have small, enclosed rooms with audio system displays set up so you can actually hear what you’re getting before you buy it.  Read more...

There’s nothing better than getting a new car and taking it on that first drive. The windows are down, wind is blowing through your hair, and your music is playing as loud as it can go. Sure, factory installed car audio systems are generally okay, but that’s just it—they’re just okay, not amazing. For many drivers, music is the only thing that keeps their road rage at bay during rush hour. So it’s important that you have an audio system that is reliable and sounds the best it possibly can. If you’re interested in improving your car audio, here are a few essential things you’ll need to get to make your system the best it can be.

Car Audio Speaker

Speakers are really essential to getting your sound where it needs to be. It’s always a good idea to upgrade you car speaker. A good car speaker has a higher frequency response, which means that more music comes through them. They also have more power handling abilities, and will sharpen the highs and deepen the lows in the music. Higher Frequency response means that your car speaker is more protected, as having them under-powered can damage them.

There are two types of car speaker on the market today. There are Dual Cone car speaker and the Two-way car speaker. The Dual Cone has a small paper cone built into a larger cone. A two-way mounts a separate tweeter on the larger cone which creates better sounds quality and a higher frequency response.  Read more...

Sound offs are not new to the World of car audio. In fact, they have existed since the early eighties and have continued as an annual event. Although this event started in California with probably only a number of car audio fanatics, it has now expanded all over the world, since the evolvement of car audio manufacturers in the competitions.

Today, car audio manufacturers help shape the rules of the car audio ‘sound off’, as well as sponsor individual competitors. With the improvement of car audio technologies, also came the focus in these competitions of sound improvement. For instance, with large subwoofers and powerful amps many car audio fans have competed for high quality sound as well as intense volume.  Up until the 1990′s, the chief focus was volume, but this changed around 1990 with the improvement of car audio technologies and the nationalization of car audio competitions.

Although most competitions are very similar, there may be a different style of viewing  the car audio system, depending on the type of competition and judges. For instance, you may drive through to a special booth for them to check out your car audio gear, or they make walk around the grounds viewing each car individually.

You may also find specific differences between completion, depending if it’s local, regional or global. Usually, the bigger the competition is (for instance global) the stricter the rules.  Because the competition is much stronger, the rules are much more hard lined.  Read more...

Music lovers, all over the world, want to own an excellent micro H-Fi system. This is one of the essential ingredients for home entertainment setup. In an audio system, Hi-Fi means the High Fidelity Reproduction of sound. Hi-Fi, to the average consumers, means the advanced model of the audio system which offers best quality music with interferences from noises.

You can find Hi-Fi types with gadgets like digital audio tapes, CD players, amplifiers, HD radio tuners. There are three types of Hi-Fi systems available in different sizes. These are Micro, Midi and Mini Hi-Fi systems. The smallest among them is the micro Hi-Fi system. Before you purchase Hi-Fi system, you make sure of your requirements. As a consumer, you have large choice of products as there is large array of sophisticated products.

A micro Hi-Fi system is compact, small in size and portable. It also offers lower power output and limited features. The most important feature of the Micro Hi-Fi is the clarity and precision. These systems have built-in amplifiers in the speakers. These systems can reproduce the digital radio programs with FM tuners and DAB radio facility.

You can download music from PCs and MP3 players using USB port present in many Hi-Fi systems. Some of the Hi-Fi systems have features like automatic music sensor for auto tracking, graphic equalizer to balance the sound spectrum as the listener desires for. All the Micro Hi-Fi systems come with remote control for the convenience of the user. Reflectors help to spread the sound in wide area. These devices have many other features like Cassette deck, AM & FM Radios, CD, CD recording and more.  Read more...