Monday 23 June 2014

What to Look for When Buying a New Car Stereo

New car stereos are something most people don’t think about often; the majority of people simply stick with the factory-installed stereo. For various reasons, this doesn’t always pan out as expected.

For example, they make break down and stop working; you may be an audiophile and the factory-installed stereo doesn’t offer the music quality required; you might want different features to those offered. For instance, if your car is more than 5 years old, you may not have MP3 compatibility. In short, there are a number of reasons why people may choose to buy a new stereo.

However, given the lack of knowledge about this technology, making a decision can be confusing. Here, we’re going to think about some of the features and qualities that you should consider when buying your new stereo.

The Head Unit

The head unit is the control panel of the entire system. You need to get this right because it is the piece of equipment that you will use most, and if you’re unhappy with it, you’ll likely be unhappy with your entire audio capacity.

You will find tens of different manufacturers, form Pioneer car stereos, to Sony car stereos. You should do your research into the various brands, because different people have different preferences. For instance, many people like Sony because they work with Android, but people with iPhones may prefer an alternative manufacturer.

When choosing your head unit, consider the following:

1.Audio formats: what audio formats does it allow? Does it let you play CDs, DVDs, MP3s, MP4s, radio? Which of these suits you most? For example, some of you will have extensive CD collections, so to purchase an MP3 head unit would mean buying a new music library. Alternatively, you could purchase a stereo, such as the Pioneer car stereos, that enable you to play multiple formats.

2.Sound quality control: if you’re an audiophile, then chances are that you want a high degree of control over sound production. Make sure that the equaliser offers you the degree of control required. A good equaliser will offer you superb control over treble, bass and medium frequencies, allowing you to control these levels depending on the song/audio file.

3.External control: it’s widely considered dangerous to play around with controls while driving. Many audio manufacturers have tackled this problem by providing hands free technologies, as well as steering wheel controls. This makes the system much safer and minimises distractions from the driver.

4.Display: today, you generally have a choice of two different types of display: the simple ones, which just appear as panels with a jack; and the futuristic looking ones, with the bright blue/red/green lights. Clearly, your choice is a matter of taste, but trends appear to be moving towards the simpler design.


5.Anti-theft technology: finally, you should probably pay some mind to the anti-theft technologies. Pioneer car stereos, and other manufacturers, have moved this technology on significantly. There are many different anti-theft features on modern stereos, so do your research to make sure that you choose one that suits your needs.

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