If you’re new to the car stereo market, then we wouldn’t be too surprised to learn that you’re somewhat confused. It can appear very daunting. There are so many different components to consider, that it can feel overwhelming. Here, we’re going to look at the key features of an integrated car stereo system. We will tell you which parts are essential, and which are added extras.
• Car stereos: people use this term to mean one of two things:
1. The head unit: this is the part of the stereo system that controls everything. It’s where you adjust volumes, choose tracks, insert CDs (sometimes), etc. It’s the colourful thing that sits on the dashboard.
2. The car stereo system: this covers every part of your in-car audio system. With car audio UK, this includes the speakers, the wires, any cameras/screens, etc.
The first thing that you need to do when buying an in car system, is to consider the head unit.
• Car speakers: in general, there are three types of speakers:
o The tweeters: deal with high frequency sounds, the treble.
o The woofers: deal with medium frequency sounds.
o The subwoofers: deal with low frequency sounds, the base.
You have a choice between separates and coaxial speakers. Separates use threedifferent units to house each of the above speakers. Coaxial speakers combine the tweeter and woofer in a single unit. Coaxial speakers are popular in cars because they take up less room, but they also produce lower sound quality. Many people choose not to install a sub-woofer in their car, because they tend to be very big and take up boot space.
You need a tweeter and woofer on both sides of the car, but the sub sits in the middle, usually the boot. Be careful that both separates and coaxial go by different names, and this can be confusing. For instance, separates are sometimes called component speakers.
• Added extras: as well as having to choose the above, you also need to choose other options too.
o For example, do you want to use Bluetooth? This will allow you to wirelessly connect to your phone or tablet, and play files directly through your stereo. This is the android version; there are Apple and Windows versions too.
o Do you want a satnav? Nowadays, you can choose to have the sat nav as part of your car stereo.
o Do you want to install a DVD system? For those of you with the cash to spare, you can install a DVD system. This allows your passengers to watch DVDs as your driving them around. Luxury!
If you would like further help and advice, please visit http://www.incarmusic.co.uk
• Car stereos: people use this term to mean one of two things:
1. The head unit: this is the part of the stereo system that controls everything. It’s where you adjust volumes, choose tracks, insert CDs (sometimes), etc. It’s the colourful thing that sits on the dashboard.
2. The car stereo system: this covers every part of your in-car audio system. With car audio UK, this includes the speakers, the wires, any cameras/screens, etc.
The first thing that you need to do when buying an in car system, is to consider the head unit.
• Car speakers: in general, there are three types of speakers:
o The tweeters: deal with high frequency sounds, the treble.
o The woofers: deal with medium frequency sounds.
o The subwoofers: deal with low frequency sounds, the base.
You have a choice between separates and coaxial speakers. Separates use threedifferent units to house each of the above speakers. Coaxial speakers combine the tweeter and woofer in a single unit. Coaxial speakers are popular in cars because they take up less room, but they also produce lower sound quality. Many people choose not to install a sub-woofer in their car, because they tend to be very big and take up boot space.
You need a tweeter and woofer on both sides of the car, but the sub sits in the middle, usually the boot. Be careful that both separates and coaxial go by different names, and this can be confusing. For instance, separates are sometimes called component speakers.
• Added extras: as well as having to choose the above, you also need to choose other options too.
o For example, do you want to use Bluetooth? This will allow you to wirelessly connect to your phone or tablet, and play files directly through your stereo. This is the android version; there are Apple and Windows versions too.
o Do you want a satnav? Nowadays, you can choose to have the sat nav as part of your car stereo.
o Do you want to install a DVD system? For those of you with the cash to spare, you can install a DVD system. This allows your passengers to watch DVDs as your driving them around. Luxury!
If you would like further help and advice, please visit http://www.incarmusic.co.uk
