I really love the new HiFi 2.0 movement here at Crutchfield. Helping people achieve and enjoy great sound is what we're all about, whether you're trying to do it in your house or in your car. And this building is full of people who are knowledgeable and passionate about sound. To me, HiFi 2.0 is a relative...
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ZakB
on Fri, Feb 13 2009
Filed under: subwoofer, head unit, car audio, In-dash receiver, installation, speaker, hifi 2.0
1) I don't need a subwoofer because I never listen to loud music, just classical and jazz. Subwoofers go great with heavy metal, rap, and other types of high-impact music, but they're not just for people who like to turn it up. In fact, a well-tuned subwoofer adds depth and richness to any type of music...
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Charlie
on Mon, Apr 28 2008
Filed under: bass, subwoofer, head unit, car stereo, car audio, amplifier, car sound, car speakers, Bluetooth, satellite radio, antenna, installation, component speakers, RMS power, speakers, factory radio, speaker, receiver, iPod adapter, factory stereo, kick panel, factory system expanders, factory sound processors, 8" subwoofer, tweeters, 6-1/2" subwoofer, convertible, enclosures, factory system, shallow-mount, 4-way aspeakers
Over the years I've had a lot of different car stereos. But each time I'm ready to get a new one, it's harder to choose. There are plenty of good models out there, and they all do a good job on the basics. Where it gets hard is finding a model that has the right combination of "extras" — things like...
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KenSpike
on Fri, Aug 17 2007
Filed under: iPod, head unit, parametric EQ, car stereo, KenSpike, car audio, amplifier, Bluetooth, safety, satellite radio, CD player, preamp outputs, USB input, In-dash receiver
Lots of car stereos claim to be "iPod® compatible" or "iPod ready." But there are different degrees of iPod compatibility among them. Here’s how I break it down: Best: iPod audio/video (or audio only) input with iPod control These stereos have iPod connections built in; you don't need to buy any optional...
I'm in the car for 3 hours a day because of my commute to work. This time on the road has taught me that nothing is more important than a good stereo and a variety of music -- until gas prices practically forced me to skip meals so I could fill the tank every few days. So I employed every little trick...
I just learned a valuable lesson about amplifier gain settings — sometimes less is more. I recently put a new head unit into my truck, and I was having a bit of trouble getting the sound dialed in. No matter how I tweaked the receiver's settings, there was a certain "tinniness" to the sound, and the...
These days, aftermarket car stereos come with so many bells, whistles, and proprietary technologies that trying to pick one can be bewildering. Over the past couple of weeks, I've been trying to help a coworker pick a head unit for his new (used) Jeep, and it's actually been kind of tough — and we both...