People usually like to spend
their leisure time in accordance with their choices. One of the most common
pass times is listening to music. Thanks to the advancement in technology, one
can now listen to his or her favorite music while driving the car. The car
stereo system has made this dream come true. A car stereo is a sound system
that is fixed inside an automobile. Nowadays we do not have to buy and install
a car stereo; most of the time it is pre-built inside a car. It includes a
number of equipment like amplifiers, speakers, and CD or cassette player. The
features include specially designed in built items to go with the design and
components of the car. The demand for car stereos is rising so much that
manufacturers of home audio system are investing in this field. This resulted
in tough competition that compelled the makers to update the technology and
provide similar features at a much cheaper rate. Before buying the audio
system, one should consider some points. It is important to see whether the car
stereo fits in the car or not. Car stereos are bought for great sounds, so
checking the sound quality before buying is also a good idea. People used to
put their battery operated music system inside the car for the listening
experience; however, it was before the invention of car stereo. The drawback was
the inability to cope with the high temperature and the shake inside the car.
The first car stereo speaker that came to the market was a radio fitted in the
dashboard with two speakers in the front door. Motorola was the first to bring
this kind of car stereo to market. The battery of the old car stereo was not of
superior quality and could not be played for longer hours. It could only play
audiocassettes. Moreover, the sound quality was not up to the mark. The
longevity of this old car stereo was poor too. Compared to new car stereo the
old car stereo was quite big in size. Other than the looks of the car stereo,
the products are always valued for sound quality. The new car stereo has a DVD
player and pop up display LCD screens. The LCD screens can be either slide out
or folded, though that depends on the head unit. Nowadays, new car stereos can
fit in traffic signal messages and has a memory card with huge space. Some of
the new car stereos include MP3 players, CD system, etc. An MP3 car stereo is a
kind of stereo that can play audio CDs, MP3 files, etc. and that too for longer
hours. One of the distinguishing features of this stereo is programmable track
memory. The memory also comes with digital anti skip facility and digital
standard headphones. In addition, they are endowed with AM/FM tuners where one
can store FM and AM stations. The car head unit for your sound system is the
main unit which is your display, volume management and equalizers. The head
unit you choose will be based on a number of factors including the size, brand,
functions, features, inputs and outputs. With such a wide variety of units
available, the decision on which one is right for your vehicle is based on your
specific requirements. Looking at your vehicle you will be able to determine
one of the most important factors, the size. Units come in single and double din
units. Single units are often a sound system, some will have a small screen,
but they are seldom touch screen. There are single head units which have a
motorized screen which lifts up, offering complete touch screen capabilities
combined with navigation, video and more. Then there are the double din units.
These are almost double the size of the single din; often they include a screen
with touch screen capabilities and a host of features. One of the most
important factors about a car head unit is the sound you can produce. Once
you've added an amplifier, subwoofers, tweeters and other great products, your
sound system can produce unbelievable crisp and clear sound, no matter how loud
you turn up the volume. Every car head unit offers different inputs and
outputs. Inputs can include audio jacks for MP3 players, USB ports, SD card
slots and more. Outputs include speakers, amplifiers, satellite navigation,
steering wheel controls and more. Depending on your vehicle and its
functionality, will depend on the outputs you require, while inputs will be
based on your specific requirements, such as whether you use your phone for
music and want that to play through your speakers. The EQ controls on a car
head unit is also an important factor. These controls let you control the
sound. Anyone who loves music knows the importance of the base and how they
want the sound to be heard in their vehicle. Different head units provide
different sound, so it's imperative you take your time in making the decision. When
it comes to the features of a car head unit, this will depend on the size of
the unit and the functionality you expect. Many vehicle owners are looking at
touch screen units which offer ease of use while on the move. Navigation is a
number one consideration when choosing a car head unit these days.
Incorporating the navigational function into the sound system reduces the
number of gadgets you have on your windscreen and reduces the number of cables
you have lying around the vehicle.
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