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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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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The Biggest, Baddest, Boldest, Most Powerfull Amp in the XTHUNDER series is now available in Europe

This Monster 3000W Class-D Mono Block amp features double 1/0 Awg power connectors to get you all the power you need from your X3000D.

For serious Bassheads and powerjunkies it is very easy to link two X3000D amps together via the Master/Slave circuitry.

The X3000D can tame each sub you connect to it. You can go down to a 1 Ohm load and the amp will still be laughing while ripping out Thunderous bass from the cone of the connected woofer(s).

Go ahead and take the new Rated X X3000D amp for a ride if you are brave enough.

MTX X3000D Specifications:

• CEA RMS Power : 1×1500W @ 4Ohm, 14,4 Volts
• CEA RMS Power : 1×2000W @ 2Ohm, 14,4 Volts
• CEA RMS Power : 1×3000W @ 1Ohm, 14,4 Volts
• 2 Amps strapped : 1×4000W @ 4Ohm, 14,4 Volts
• 2 Amps strapped : 1×6000W @ 2Ohm, 14,4 Volts
• Low pass X-over : 24dB variable from 40 to 200Hz
• Minimum Impedance : 1Ohm
• Frequency response : 20Hz - 250Hz ±3dB
• THD+N / 1W : <0,5%
• S/N ratio : >65dB
• Sensitivity : 0,25 to 5Volts
• Subsonic filter : 12dB variable from 20 to 50Hz
• Phase Switch : 0 or 180
• Dimensions : 58,0×21,0×5,0cm

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Sony Debuts New Car Audio Systems at SEMA

Sony is providing quality mobile audio components with three new speakers, three new amplifiers and a new subwoofer here at the Specialty Equipment Market Association’s (SEMA) annual trade show.

The company unveiled its new GTX series speakers, which are the perfect complement to the GT series head units. Three new models - XS-GTX1620S, XS-GTX6930 and XS-GTX1640 - feature sleek designs and dynamic sound quality.

For improved sound imaging in the GTX design, the XS-GTX1620S two-way component speakers provide 260 watts peak power. They have a highly oriented polyolefine (HOP) cone woofer, which offers rich and solid bass as well as superb sound. The speakers offer a good option for factory replacement for newer vehicles with tweeters located in the A-pillar behind the side-view mirrors.

The separate .75-inch tweeters provide versatility in installation to optimize a vehicle’s soundstage, and can be surface or flush mounted. For better sound, the 2-way passive crossovers direct the appropriate frequencies to the tweeters for clear highs and better bass response from the woofers.

Both the XS-GTX6930 three-way speakers and the XS-GTX1640 4-way speakers offer an HOP woofer. The XS-GTX6930 has 400 watts peak power and offers powerful sound at a great price.

To get the best results when installing speakers, installers should match the power source level of RMS or continuous watts to the high end of the speaker’s range in RMS. The XS-GTX1640 has 300 watts peak power (75 RMS) and has a high density layered diaphragm (HDLD)…

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