Automotive Addicts

The addition of an amplifier and suitable speakers can enhance any car audio system. In this article we will cover the most of the decisions that need to be made when choosing an amplifier for your car.

How Much Power?

Some people will say that you can never have enough power! The power output of the amplifier will ultimately govern the maximum volume that will be available in the system. However the power output of the amplifier must be carefully matched to the power that the speakers can handle. The values that should be matched are the RMS output value of the amplifier and the RMS input value of the speakers. Speakers often supply the peak music input power as well but this shouldn’t be confused with the RMS value. The peak value is the power that the speaker can sustain for short bursts but not continuously. Continue reading ‘Choosing an Amplifier’ »

There are plenty of brand names on the market so why should you choose an Infinity car speaker over all the rest? The obvious answer is the quality. This company has been making audio systems for decades and receives awards every year for the design of the excellent systems it produces.

It probably will not be difficult to improve the quality of speakers in your car. The manufacturer was not interested in your listening pleasure when they built the vehicle. When you do replace these items, you will probably be shocked at exactly how low the quality of the component parts was. Putting in any brand of speaker will be an improvement. But it is not just what the speakers are made from that matters. Continue reading ‘Why You Should Choose an Infinity Car Speaker’ »

A car audio capacitor makes a great accessory in yourcar audio system. It will ensure that your speakers are getting enough power at all times, especially during stress conditions where all the needed power puts a strain on your car’s battery. If your lights dim when you use your car audio system, this is because your amplifier will draw more power than your car’s electrical system can handle.

A capacitor will fix this problem because its sole duty is to keep a reserve of power. Your car’s voltage will never drop while your system is playing as long as you have a capacitor. An example of this is if your system hits a really low bass note, you will notice that your lights will dim because your amplifier is drawing more power that it normally does – your car’s battery cannot handle the increased stress. Continue reading ‘Car Audio Capacitor 101’ »

These days, you can hardly get board or irritated for driving long distances because automobiles are equipped with very sophisticated sound systems. These systems make our travel more enjoyable and relaxing. However, what would you do if you are car speakers stopped working all of the sudden or you feel that you don’t enjoy clear/crisp sound anymore? It’s time to replace your speakers. Find out how you can buy car speakers for sale to avoid the high cost of upgrading your audio system. Continue reading ‘Car Speakers For Sale’ »

It didn’t take long for car enthusiasts to bring surround home theater systems to their cars, vans and SUVs. That was a natural extension of the technology that started to revolutionize home entertainment in the early 90s with the introduction of the DVD or Digital Versatile Disc.

Stereo payback systems for vehicles are as much a thriving business as it is for the homes. Multichannel surround sound systems for road vehicles became a reality as soon as DVDs became available for the average home. That was a few years after the DVDs first gave home viewers the clear advantage the format had over VHS. Soon companies that make home entertainment systems started marketing similar gadgets for the car, with more modest power specification to suit the smaller cubic spaces of cars and vans. Continue reading ‘Multi Channel Surround Sound in the Car’ »