Best quality Car Audio

While a custom paint job may snag some attention, nothing turns more heads than a thumping sound system. Instantly transforming your ride from stock to custom, you can easily and affordably upgrade your ride with a series of high quality car electronics that add both style and convenience.

One of the most convenient add-ons (and a necessity in most states unless you want to avoid getting pulled over just for talking on the phone) is a hands-free device. Hands free car kits feature Bluetooth technology, pairing your phone directly with your stereo, routing calls through your speakers for crystal clarity and true hands-free calling. When a call comes in, it mutes your radio and plays the call through your front speakers. And, it comes with a deluxe noise-cancelling microphone, so you can speak naturally instead of having to scream like the Iron Sheik. Plus, if you’re a Mac person, you can keep your iPhone from sliding around by installing an iPhone car cradle. Many hands free car kits will even let you pair your MP3 player directly with the car’s stereo, providing the convenience of a digital music library without having to purchase any additional accessories for connection.

Connect your iPod or iPhone to a car power inverter and never worry about getting stuck in the car with a dead battery again. These handy devices can charge all your electronic gear while you drive, including cell phones, GPS devices and just about anything else you can think to plug in. A car power inverter is available with 200W, 400W or 1000W of power and has built-in safeguards that include high and low input voltage alarms, overload protection, short circuit protection, automatic shut off and an internal cooling fan.

But before you begin plugging in, you may want to give a quick thought to your power system.

The more you have plugged into your system, the more power you’ll need to keep it all up and running. The electrical system in your vehicle has many components, but the two biggest things you need to focus on when adding electronic gear are the battery and the alternator. Your car battery provides the primary source of power when the vehicle is not running and the alternator provides the power after you start the engine. The primary functions of the battery are to start the vehicle and provide power when the vehicle is not running. Depending on your car’s stock electrical system, it may not supply enough power to run your aftermarket stereo system and other electronic devices. Generally speaking, systems that crank out less than 500 watts will not need an upgrade. Anything higher, and it’s probably a good idea to have your battery and electrical system tested by a qualified technician to see if it can support the extra load.

Frequent dead batteries are a good indication that your electrical system isn’t keeping up with your car electronics, and you may need to upgrade your alternator. Doing so will give you the boost necessary to run all of your electrical components, including your stereo system, headrest monitor, iPod car adapters and radar detectors, without drawing on the battery. The problem is your alternator is undersized for your new electrical requirements and is relying on the battery to provide the extra power, resulting in shortened battery life. But again, have a qualified technician verify this before investing in a larger alternator.

During car travel most people want to enjoy their favorite tunes. Having the right 6X9 car speakers will help make that ride smoother. Most new cars come with standard stereo systems and speakers. While the speakers will suffice for some, others need more boom. While listening to the radio, most people want improved listening, which may require of you to install a better quality set of car speakers, such as the 6X9 set.

Since there is a wide range of amplifiers to choose from, it is important that you know what you want when you prepare to buy a new set of speakers. Most people believe you get what you pay for, thus, a good pair of amps will cost you a little over $100. Some of the highest quality speakers include the Infinity Reference and Pioneer units. Amps with 3-way speakers are one of the best types of sound systems that can add superior sound quality once you install it in your car.

The 3-way styles can add value to the amount your vehicle is worth. Infinity includes the Reference 9623i, which are the 6X9 inch 3-way speakers. Normally, these amps are fitted in cars directly from the factory, but in some cases, a new pair of amps is required to improve sound.

Once you install the units, you will instantly enjoy quality sound while playing your favorite DVDs. Speakers with 1-watt woofer cones have the technology installed to improve your sound quality. These superb speakers come with reasonable price tags and warranty.

People who drive often are often fans of music, as it makes their driving time more pleasurable. These people may listen to their music collection or the radio regularly while driving. In this case, these people prefer to have quality sound and in order to achieve the sound they desire, they need to install a good set of amplifiers.

Other types of units to consider are the Boss models. The CH 6920 is a set of 2-way speakers with 350 watts. This model makes a good replacement set.

Kicker KS is another series made from high-quality material and built to deliver clear music while you drive. This pair has the robust Santoprene with the rubber surrounds that suspend from a robust polypropylene woofer cone that sits in a rigid basket. The frequency delivers lower performance, which makes the music sounds complete at all volume levels. The polymer 1-inch dome tweeter was made to deliver sonic and dynamic details.