Archive for February, 2010

Can i install a new audio receiver in my car without amps?

i ve never installed a car stereo system before and i was wondering how i could connect my speakers to the receiver? i looked on the back and it didnt look like it had any speaker plugs like a home a/v receiver.
the receiver im looking at is the cda-105
one day i was in my backyard [...]

How many amps can i run off of my head unit?

I have a PIONEER DEH-3100UB. I am running 2 amps at the moment and was wondering if I can run more to it or if their is connections which will allow me to add more! Also, do some head units have more plug ins for more amps or do they all have the same amount?
most [...]

Are car DVD players good for kids?

We take our kids for a 2 hour drive from each set of grandparents and the journeys to visit had become a nightmare. He either worked himself up so much he was sick out of frustration and boredom, or he fell asleep and his (very delicate) routine was thrown out completely. The DVD player has [...]

How do I use my home theater system speakers rather than the tv speakers?

I have my panasonic viera TC-P42S1 tv hooked up with my HT-S5200 onkyo home theater system via HDMI cable. How do I use my home theater system speakers rather than the tv speakers? I’ve messed around with turning the tv speakers off, and I know that I have everything connected right. I [...]

Are DVD players included in car rentals? How do you get the best deals?

We’re planning a trip to Disneyworld this year, but have decided to rent a minivan instead of flying. We have two young children. One is will turn 5 on the trip, and the other will be 1 1/2. We’re looking for a car rental place that has DVD players in their minivans, and also the [...]

Does reading a book, watching a video, or playing a game in the car worsen eyesight?

Does the time of day affect whether it worsens eyesight or not? Why do you get nauseous when reading a book in the car? How to not get sick in the car from reading? Does watching a video on a small screen such as an iPod touch in the car for a long period of [...]

What type of car does he drive? That is, in the music video "sabotage" by the beastie boys?

The car appears at the 22 second mark in the video. The car is sweet and i want one. thanks. Here is a link to the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5rRZdiu1UE
It’s an `83-`87 Ford LTD Crown Victoria.

How do I put video games in my car?

I don’t kno anything really about putting video systems in cars, i kno subs quite well and have installed these many times, but i don’t kno how to do nething for video games like xbox in the car? r there any cool sites that have instructions for it? or if you could give me a [...]

Is it possible to use Stereo speakers as loudspeakers for a PA system?

I found two large Jensen speakers in my house. They are supposed to be used for stereos. But is it possible to use them as speakers for a PA system for live music performances? If so, how? They do not have the proper plugs that plugs into pre-amps. Their plugs looks like two red and [...]