Car Audio Blog

The truck is actually resembles something like a promotional vehicle for the mobile audio manufacturer Power Acoustik. But the beefy sub woofers attached to its exterior parts are made by the California-based electronics manufacturer. The Mofo-10s is attached to the truck itself and the entire truck is equipped with it.

Original Ural 375D Truck

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The MEX-BT5000 is Sony’s first car CD player with built-in Bluetooth technology, and it’s all about making your life simpler. No more searching for the ringing cell phone while you’re driving down a busy street, or trying to talk on your phone while it’s connected to the charger’s too-short cord.

Instead, when the phone rings, you just push a button on the stereo to answer it. The music mutes and the call comes over your car’s front speakers. And your phone remains in your pocket, purse, or under the seat.

The Sony MEX-BT5000 is packed with useful entertainment and communications features, although it suffers from some fiddly controls. Advanced Bluetooth audio streaming may be its star feature, but its built-in sound optimization for digital audio playback means that it is more than a one-trick pony…

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Clarion Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of mobile electronics, announces that two of their key mobile multimedia source units now offer SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) direct connection.

Clarion’s MAX385VD double DIN multimedia center offers SIRIUS direct connect where no black box or adapter cable is required. Simply plug in the SIRIUS tuner (SCC1) into these Clarion source units and you’re good to go. The Clarion MAX385VD boasts a 6.5 inch monitor with touch panel control, MP3/ WMA playback, iPod® audio control and iPod video playback with Clarion’s USB iPod cable (CUIPOD1).

The Clarion MAX385VD’s sleek 2-DIN design also features rear AUX input and 6 channel 2 volt RCA output to round off its already awesome system capabilities.

“We are very exicted to introduce this new feature in 2008,” says Ralf Engelbrecht, Senior Vice President of Retail Sales at Clarion Corporation of America. “The new Sirius direct connect feature increases the value of our products to customers by eliminating the need for for a translator box.”

The Clarion VRX485VD 1-DIN AV Center has stylish cosmetics with intuitive user-friendly controls. It features a 7 inch flip-out monitor with touch panel control, MP3/ WMA and DivX video playback. It is iPod audio and video ready with Clarion’s CUIPOD1 cable. The SIRIUS direct connect feature is achieved by simply connecting the SIRIUS SCC1 tuner and antenna with no additional cables or translator boxes required. It is that easy.

The Clarion MAX385VD and Clarion VRX485VD are both full-featured multimedia source units with similar cosmetic styling and comparable pricing, but the determining factor is single or double DIN preference.

A February 2008 consumer launch is planned for both the Clarion MAX385VD and VRX485VD multimedia systems.

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Modifying your car is a trend that will never go out of fashion. The reason to this is the electronic gadgets, stereo system and many other fine piece of art available to dazzle up your car. Usually what guys prefer installing in their car as a first priority is custom car audio system with a woofer in your trunk and an awesome display to change your CD’s from one to another. Many shops can be found to provide this kind of services for you to pimp your car and give it a complete different look from the inside as well as outside.

The accessories available for cars are so many that it might be hard for one to make a decision as you do not want too much stuff in your car otherwise it will just overdo it. Starting from remote car starters, window tinting, keyless entry, security system, multimedia, shinny rims and tires with an awesome grip etc. There is so much choice to choose from but it is advisable to keep it simple and classy installing things that you really want in your car rather than dumping everything, stuff that you might not even use. So you want to pimp your ride, you can start off with black or silver rims with tires that compliment the shinny metal in between with jet black tinted windows. Tints in different colors are also available but I never found any color more eye-catching than black.

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JVC Mobile Entertainment has added five CD receivers with enhanced connectivity to its product line for 2008: JVC KD-G140 / JVC KD-G340 / JVC KD-PDR80 / JVC KD-BT11 / JVC KD-PDR40

The KD-BT11 features built-in Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling and audio streaming, and is updatable for pairing with new cell phones. The unit is equipped for readiness with CD changer, HD radio, Satellite radio, and is MP3/WMA compatible. The JVC KD-BT11 also features a 3-Band Parametric iEQ, MOS-FET 50W x 4, variable color display, and front AUX Input. A wireless remote is included. The receiver is available in February with an MSRP of $219.95.

The KD-PDR80 CD Receiver features a direct USB 2.0 connection for iPod providing high speed song selection, charging, and digital audio transfer. The unit is also equipped for readiness with Bluetooth, HD Radio, Satellite Radio, and CD changer. The receiver is MP3/WMA compatible and has a front auxiliary input, loudness control, dual color illumination, variable color display, and wireless remote. The JVC KD-PDR80 also features MOS-FET 50W x 4 and 3-band iEQ. The receiver is available in February with an MSRP of $209.95.

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In this day and age teenagers never want to tell their parents where they are going. It is hard enough just trying to talk to them as they go flying out the door. When you want to know where your child is going, and they are not going to tell you, then it’s time to install a GPS tracking device for their car. These small little GPS systems set up fast in the car, and then the base unit stays at the house. This way you can keep an eye on your teenagers car without having to bug them all the time. After all, you are their parent, and you have a right to know.

As soon as your kid starts to drive it is going to become very hard to keep an eye out for them. However, with the GPS tracking system you can keep an eye out for where your kid really is. There are a few ways that you can use this. The first way is to let them know that you have bugged their, car and you will always know where they will be. However, a lot of parents like to put one of these in their kids car without the kid knowing it. This way when you ask where they are going you can see if they are telling the truth. Now some people think that this is not the right thing to do. However, I think that it is perfectly fine if they are still living at home. After all, it may not be right to bug their car, but it’s also not right for them to lie about where they are going. Sometimes to look out for their wellbeing you have to know where they are.

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LAS VEGAS (Business Wire) Pioneer Electronics Inc. launched 2 mono Class-D car amplifiers to join its family of GM-series car audio amplifiers. Two New Amplifiers Incorporate Digital Technology Making Them More Efficient. These new car amplifiers are designed to combine high power output and high efficiency while simultaneously producing the high-fidelity audio Pioneer is known for. The Pioneer GM-D7400M and Pioneer GM-D8400M digital mono amplifiers, intended for powering large subwoofers, use digital technology that make them 80-95 percent more efficient than conventional class A/B amplifiers. Due to the increased efficiency, the physical size of the new amplifiers was also reduced by 45%, making them more compact and easier to install.

“Adding an amplifier to an in-car entertainment system can dramatically change the overall listening experience, breathing new life into the car audio system regardless of whether it is installed in an older car or one fresh off the dealer’s lot. A better sounding car stereo system equates to a better driving experience,”

said Larry Rougas, vice president of marketing and product planning for the mobile business group of Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

“With these GM series digital amplifiers along with our shallow subwoofers, consumers no longer need to sacrifice space to add more bass.”

The Pioneer GM-D7400M and Pioneer GM-D8400M also feature block-style terminals that allow power and speaker cables to be securely connected to the amplifier without the use of crimped-on spade terminals. In the 2- and 4-channel versions, the amplifiers accept speaker-level inputs for easy integration to factory OEM audio systems.

For many car audio enthusiasts, looks are as important as sound quality, and Pioneer’s GM series of amplifiers offer a smooth, refined look. Each has a black heat sink complemented by a brushed aluminum center and blue LED power indicator.

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Lack of specific plans, result in car audio mistakes. Car audio mistakes can be avoided by examining various issues and devising a plan that suits the one, who owns a car. At the outset, to stay away from car audio mistakes, it is imperative to chart out a budget and to adhere to it. Prioritizing various issues is quite significant, before one decides to buy a new audio system. Evaluation of various aspects, before modifying the car, can avoid regretting the decisions, later. The choice of high-end and low-end models of audio system requires examining the time spend in the car and its utility. A bit of discretion can save one from the embarrassment of having made car audio mistakes.

Choosing car audio can be a tough job, with a wide variety of products that allure you with unique features, readily available at your doorstep. In such a scenario, car audio mistakes are common occurrences. Exercising discretion and caution, while buying them, can avoid the embarrassment of spending too much on an unworthy buy. Being debt ridden after making several car audio mistakes is quite natural, if no prior planning goes into buying car audio systems.

Since, many brands and a variety of products are available in the market; few things have to be examined before plunging into a shopping spree for a new car audio. Primarily, the budget for buying car audio, can avoid the foremost among car audio mistakes, that of overshooting the budget. One has to decide on the money to be spent on the car audio, depending on the savings at hand. Depending on the budget, one has to decide, if the entire system has to be replaced or just parts of it. Identification of the parts to be replaced and finding components that suit the budget planned can save one from running into debt.

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Trying to keep your car safe is a hard task. This leaves a lot of people wondering if they need car tracking GPS systems in there car? Well first, we need to look at what car tracking GPS systems do. If your car is ever lost or stolen you are able to pin point its location no matter where it is in the world. In this day and age it seems like everyone has a car alarm, but they do not work as good as they use to. As time moves on we are finding out that a lot of people car still break into cars that have car alarms. This may leave you with the feeling that you need more, and the GPS tracking system for your car may be what you are looking for.

First of all, we need to point out two things. There are a lot of people that are for GPS tracking systems, and there are a lot of people against it. Right now we will talk about what good they do, and the people that like them. Whenever you have a GPS tracking system in your car, if it gets stolen you are going to be able to find it. Even if you have a car alarm that does not mean that people cannot bypass it. Also, a car alarm is just not enough to protect your car. In fact, when most people hear a car alarms they do not even think anything about it. This is sad because if someone has their car broken into no one is going to do anything to help. However, if you got a GPS tracking system in your car, you will be able to see where they take your car when they steal it. This means that you can get your car back faster before something really bad happens to it.

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High powered connectivity - one of our most versatile CD tuners.

Connect your phone: with Bluetooth, the Pioneer DEH-P9800BT enables both handsfree and audio streaming profiles – simultaneously. So you can make and receive calls whilst streaming music.

Integrate and build a high powered system – with 3 Hi-Volt RCA pre-outs, a direct Aux-In and IP Bus control, you can expand your setup with amplifiers, additional speakers, subs or even connect your iPod via an optional adapter.

Main features Pioneer DEH-P9800BT

• Max. Power Output - MOSFET 50W x 4
• Tuner - AM, FM
• Plays - CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC
• Bluetooth - Yes
• Front Panel - Auto-flap mechanism (motorised)
• Display Illumination - Full Colour OEL
• Customisable Display - Yes
• Rotary Commander - Yes
• Remote Control - Included
• Multi-Language Display - Yes
• Cellular Telephone Auto Muting - Yes

Connectivity Pioneer DEH-P9800BT

• iPod Adapter Ready -Yes
• IP Bus -Yes
• RCA Preout - 3 (F + R + S/W)
• Sub-display Output - Yes
• Hard-wired Remote Input - Yes
• Direct Sub Drive - Yes
• High Voltage Output - Yes
• ISO Connector ready - Yes

Boost your sound staging - the Pioneer DEH-P9800BT will not let you down on audio performance. Incorporating EEQ+ for greater low and high frequency control and an advanced DSP with Burr-Brown 1-bit DAC with 24-bit resolution, the system offers a wide dynamic range and excellent signal to noise ratio. The result is audio that is accurate and true to the original sound. The system also features Auto Time Alignment which automatically equalises the audio output appropriate to your car interior – giving you the best sound output possible.

Put your signature on it: you can customise the full colour OEL screen – even with your own animations and images; it’s straightforward and easy, but it looks amazing and adds the finishing touch to a high powered, versatile system.

More details: Pioneer.eu