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What song should I play on my new car audio system?

I’m installing a new car audio system on my car next week including new stereo amps speakers and subwoofer. I’m looking for suggestions of which song should be the first song to play on my new system. I like rap and metal and i’m looking for something that will highlight the bass and be a [...]

How can I wire my car audio system to allow an electric guitar to be played through it ?

I’m a terrific guitar player and the girls love it when I play for them. I’d like to be able to hook up my electric guitar cord somehow and play it through my car audio system. This would possibly lead to many backseat adventures. Any ideas
Does your car audio system have [...]

Whether to buy car audio early or after the test and car has been purchased?

Basically i’m 17 in a week and i was wondering, if i was to pass my test whats the best sollution
1. Buy a car insure it and everything then save up money for speakers and subwoofer etc
2. Buy all the audio early and then save up for a car and insurance so when bought i [...]

Is a switch mode car audio power amplifier in anyway preferable to analogue other than size and weight savings?

My car audio consultant insists that the Alpine PDX 5.1 power amplifier will deliver the power i desire to 4 drivers and a sub woofer with ease… I fear the sound from switch mode power amps will lack feel and colour.
if you go in with that expectation you’ll likely hear problems regardless.
Full range class D’s [...]

What to get on car audio systems with a budge of around 750?

Currently have a red 09 nissan rogue and looking to add a car audio system with navigation screen, speakers, and subwoofer. Looking to do it pretty nice, so i have a budget for around 750. Too little to do it too nice? Also i am not sure where to start but i like [...]

How important is the Head Unit to the quality of the car audio?

I’m upgrading my car audio. I want the best quality audio without spending a lot.I bought new speakers, a subwoofer, and 2 amplifiers.Is a new Head Unit necessary?How important is the head unit to the quality of the car’s audio system?
Not nearly as important as the marketing would lead you to believe.
I’ve read for years [...]

How important is the Head Unit to the quality of the car audio?

I’m upgrading my car audio. I want the best quality audio without spending a lot.
I bought new speakers, a subwoofer, and 2 amplifiers.
Is a new Head Unit necessary?
How important is the head unit to the quality of the car’s audio system?
I have the Dual XD1222 head unit.
http://outlet.crutchfield.com/p_070XD1222/Dual-XD1222.html?ssi=0&tp=13566&tab=features_and_specs
I think it is very important. I got a [...]

Question’s on installing aftermarket car audio parts in a car with bose system?

I have an 99 Acura 3.2 TL with a Bose system in it. I would like to hook up two 12inch Rockford Fosgate P3D412’s, with a amp to my car, and i have a couple questions.
1) Do i need a aftermarket head unit? From what i heard installing a new head unit in a bose [...]

What route should I go with my car audio system?

I have been searching the net for information over car audio systems only to have every site contradict the other about the "right" way to do a car audio set up
I have an alpine pdx 1.1000 amp with two alpine type r 10′ subs
Some sites claim you need a new alternator, others claim adding batteries [...]

What is something good for a car audio system?

I am looking to get some better audio equipment in my car. the current stuff is standard, but it is rly not loud enough sometimes, the sounds not that great, and it lacks bass. So i know very little about all this stuff and i could really use some suggestions. I am looking to make [...]