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Sony Car Audio Systems Review

Car Audio Blogger — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:43:34 +0000

When you are looking for the best system for your car, you can not go wrong with a Sony System. That is because Sony has been making audio products for a long time, and they know about quality. Whenever you are choosing your Sony product, you have to make sure you are getting the right one to fit your needs.

There is no need to get something that you don’t want or are not going to use. Everyone wants an audio system in their car. Choosing the right one use to be hard. However, now, thanks to Sony, the choice just became a lot more simple. Other products just don’t even come close!

The first thing that you have to do when going out to get a Sony audio system is to find a great place to buy it. There are tons of places all over the world that sell great Sony products, but not all of them sell it at great low prices. Your best bet, like so many other things, is to get it on-line. By getting it on-line, you assure yourself that you are getting the best possible price.

The main reason why you get such a good deal on-line is for the simple fact that you are getting it from a store that has to try and undercut other stores that are selling the same thing. That is because when you are on-line you can simply compare prices at the click of a button. If people do not like your prices, then they are just going to go somewhere else. That is a little bit harder to do when you are shopping at one of your local stores.

After you find the place you want to get your Sony system from, you have to pick out what you want in your system. The main things that you are going to need are a base unit and, of course, speakers. Your base unit is the main CD player itself. The speakers are, well the speakers (if you do not know what that is, then you may want to pay someone to get your system for you). However, there are some other things that you may want as well.

This includes things like a sub for more base and an AMP. If you are going to have a sub, then you might as well get an AMP or you are going to kill your battery in your car. After choosing all this stuff, it’s going to come time to buy it and put it in your car. However, putting it in is the next big problem that you are going to have.

Whenever you are going to install your car system, this can be hard to do if you have never done it before. This is why you can pay someone to install if for you. However, if you do not have enough money to do that, then you are going to have to do it yourself. For the most part it’s pretty easy and anyone can do it. The hardest part is going to be installing the CD player itself.

That is because you are going to have to take out the old one and make sure you have the right hook up for the new one. After that, the speakers are usually pretty easy. Mostly because the car is already wired for speakers so you do not have to do anything except take the old ones out and put the new ones in.

Digital Music In Your Car

Car Audio Blogger — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 08:16:05 +0000

There are a few different things that digital music in your car can stand for. Depending on the type of CD player you have in your car will determine what your car can do with digital music. First of all, there are MP3 players that can hook up to your car. These give you a form of digital music that you can play right through your car speaker system. This gives you the upper hand, because you can put more music on a MP3 player than you can on a disc. The other type of digital music would come from digital radio. Both these things are very good in their own ways.

iPod Connector Honda Element

First of all, it’s very important to point out that both forms of digital music are good in their own way. No matter what kind of digital music your car can play, you should just be happy it can play one of these two types. Now that we have the basics out of the way, we need to talk about what the difference is between the two. One form you will have is a digital MP3 player hooked up to your car. The only kind of music you can listen to with this thing is the music that you download onto it. With that being said, you are only going to have music that you like. After all, you are not going to download music that you do not like to have on your MP3 player. Next is the digital radio. This is where you can listen to different stations, and pick what kind of music you want to hear. No matter which one you go with, you are going to have great music that sounds amazing.

First, we will talk a little bit more about the MP3 players. There are different types of CD players that you can get in your car that will hook up with MP3 players. This is great, because then you do not have to carry around so many different CDs. All you have to do is load all your music up to your MP3 player, and then you can listen to all your music off the MP3 player. This will save a lot of room in your car, because you are not going to have to worry about finding a spot to put all your different music CDs. Although, it’s important to remember that you are only suppose to upload music that you own to your MP3 player. It’s a copy right fraction if you do not own the rights to that song. To do that you must of bought the CD first.

iPod in Honda Fit

Next, is the great and powerful digital radio. If you like listening to tons of different music, this is the way to go. After all, with this bad boy you can choose from thousands of stations, and choose the one that is right for you. This means that if you like all types of hip-hop, you can just put it on a hip-hop station and listen to nothing except all kinds of hip-hop. They have tons of stations so you will always be able to find what you are looking for. Although it can cost a lot of money to have one of these radios, you will be happy at how much music and play time you are going to get out of it. This is the perfect top off for any car that you might own.

iPod in Your Car

Car Audio Blogger — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:03:43 +0000

It was in 2006 when Apple first launched a handy, handsome looking iPOD to play over 24 hours music without skipping or other problems that was being faced by other music playing devices. Soon iPODs became a great hit and were affordable by each and everyone. Still you see kids to adults wearing headsets and traveling while listening to their favorite music. We love cars and we love iPODs so how was it not possible that we would have come up with something to merge these two to get maximum enjoyment out of our long and tiring drives. Although iPODs are movable and can be connected to your car through a cassette adapter but people prefer keeping two separate iPODs for their personal use and one that is installed in the car.

Philips TransDock for iPod

You have jazzed up your car with a spoiler, tints, brand new rims and a stereo system. To get maximum output on that marvelous stereo system is to compliment it with an iPOD for your car. The handling of music becomes easier while you can enjoy the sound productivity from your new stereo system. Before people used to own one iPOD that was used for personal as well as in the car but now when it has come to a price that is affordable by each and every individual people now own 2-3 iPODs. One of them definitely has to be installed in the cars as most of the use of it comes when you are stuck in jam packed traffic. Your only friend at that time may be a cell phone or an iPOD.

Belkin TuneCast for iPod/iPhone

Luxurious and expensive cars including Audi, Bentley, Buick, BMW, Cadillac, Ford, Chevrolet, Jaguar, Mercedes, Lexus, Rolls Royce and of course Ferrari now comes with built-in iPODs whose menu changing dial is given between the speed dial where you can easily change tracks without any trouble.

Although for all those who do not own a car with a built in iPOD worry no more because you can install an iPOD in your car without moving around or changing too much inside your vehicle. A holder can be installed in your automobile that will hold the iPOD perfectly right next to your stereo system. So instead of choosing CDs and tracks from your stereo system you can directly choose tracks from your iPOD and without a doubt the quality of iPOD music is just as good as listening to a CD. This is complimented by an excellent component stereo system which emphasis on every tune individually. Now as iPODs come with a FM transmission it enables you to make your iPOD the ultimate music player in the car without switching to your stereo system for FM and then back to your iPOD for selected tracks.

Philips DLA97878 FM Transmitter and Car Charger for iPod

The vehicles now being made are iPOD friendly while you can have your iPOD plugged in to your headsets if you do not feel like turning it up. In the late 80s surveys showed that only 4% of the vehicles being made came with an MP3 player or equipment to enable mp3 players but now due to the technology advancement and craze for electrical gadgets more than 75% cars come with either a stereo system that can handle an iPOD or a built in iPOD system. If you are still pondering about installing one in your car then think no further trust me it is going to be a great investment that you can enjoy for a really long time. iPOD in your car will be your friend when it comes to boring drives or jam packed traffics that last for hours.

The Great Sounds Of Pioneer Car Audio

Car Audio Blogger — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:27:12 +0000

There are a lot of different companies out there that make great sounding stuff that you can put in your car. Most of the time you may not give a second thought to the kind of speakers that you put in your car. However, that is something that you may want to re-think. Although there are a lot of car audio systems out there that are the same, there are a few out there that are better than that. Take, for example, the Pioneer car audio systems. When someone has a Pioneer car audio system, you know that they have a car system that, not only sounds good, but it’s going to be around for a long time to come.

Pioneer Car Audio System

When it comes right down to it, nothing beats a Pioneer car audio system. Although some of their speakers and stuff are going to cost more than other brands, you get what you pay for. This is a system that is, not only going to sound amazing, but it’s going to be around for a long time to come. When people hear it, they are going to know right away that it’s a Pioneer car audio system.

Pioneer TS-W3002D2D4 PRO

So what does a Pioneer car audio system come with? Well, there are a few different things that you can get depending on what you want. For example, you are going to want to start off with a Pioneer head unit or a CD player. This is what everything is going to be hooked up to; so it’s very important that you have your head unit high quality. If you have to go cheap on something because you do not have enough money to get everything, this is not what you should choose to go cheap on. On top of that, you are going to want speakers and a sub. If you have a sub, you are also going to want an AMP.

Whenever you are buying this stuff a lot of times, people tend to go and get things that are one brand and then get others that are a different brand. This is a big no no. You want to make sure that all of your things match to make it sound the best. For example, you are not going to want Sony speakers up front and then Pioneer speakers in the back. It’s just going to mess up everything that you have going on. To the untrained ear some people may not noticed, but if you love your music, you are going to notice right away. Try and keep everything Pioneer if that is the head unit you try and go with. That means, get a Pioneer set of speakers, subs and AMP. Only then are you getting the most out of your system.

Pioneer Car Amplifier

There are a lot of different systems that you can go with, but the Pioneer is one of the best. People from around the world know what Pioneer is, and when you hear their name, you know right away that you are getting quality made stuff. This is the kind of system that you would put in your car if you want people to hear you before they see you. Of course, you can choose to put this kind of system in your car, as well, if you are just looking for great quality sound systems to put in your car. Either way, Pioneer is the way to go, and there is nothing wrong with them. This is one of the best companies that you can put your money into.

JVC Introduces 5 New 2008 CD Receivers

Car Audio Blogger — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:22:09 +0000

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.

The KD-PDR40 CD receiver features front auxiliary input and 2-way iPod control вЂ“ enabling users to make iPod song selections from either the stereo or iPod itself using the included cable while keeping the iPodвЂ™s internal battery charged. Also included is a wireless remote control and MP3/WMA playback capability. The JVC KD-PDR40 also features MOS-FET 50 watts x 4, and front and rear preouts with switchable rear subwoofer out. The receiver is available for shipping in January and has a MSRP of $149.95.

Also new for 2008 is the JVC KD-G340, a Ready for Bluetooth CD receiver that features front auxiliary input, wireless remote, and MP3/WMA playback. Expandability options also include Satellite radio, HD radio, and iPod capability. The KD- KD-G340 also features MOS-FET 50 watts x 4, 3-band iEQ, and front and rear preouts with switchable rear subwoofer out. The receiver has an MSRP of $119.95 and is also now shipping.

The companyвЂ™s JVC KD-G140 receiver features front auxiliary input, wireless remote, MOSFET 50 watts x 4, 3-band IEQ, HS tuner, rear/subwoofer switch, and subwoofer level/frequency control. The JVC KD-G140 is offered at a list price of $99.95 and is now shipping.

About JVC Mobile Entertainment: JVC Mobile Entertainment products are marketed by JVC Mobile Company of America, a division of JVC Americas Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Victor Company of Japan, Limited. JVC is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated mobile, audio and video products that use superior technologies to deliver high quality sound and images.

News source: jvc.com/press

Blaupunkt Velocity 2Go – Portable Speaker System

Car Audio Blogger — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:09:51 +0000

Blaupunkt Debuts World’s First Portable Speaker System that Doubles as a Powered Car Subwoofer

Blaupunkt has introduced Velocity 2Go, the world’s first headphone-jack portable stereo speaker systems that can also be quickly converted into car audio subwoofers. Ideal for active music lovers, Blaupunkt Velocity 2Go powered speakers generate room-filling full-range sound when connected to any device with headphone output jacks. When used in a car, it delivers deep, clean bass to add weight to the sound of a basic four-speaker car stereo system.

Blaupunkt Velocity 2Go is available in two sizes, each with powerful high-efficiency amplifiers, two long-throw polypropylene woofers and two silk-dome tweeters in a sturdy, attractive ported aluminum enclosure. Power for the four bi-amp configured amplifiers and active crossovers is supplied by a car’s 12-volt electrical system, an AC adapter, or rechargeable AA batteries sustained by a built-in charger. A defeatable auto-turn-on function activates whenever an audio signal is detected.

The Blaupunkt Velocity 2Go 5 features dual 5-1/4-inch woofers, and a pair of 3вЃ„4-inch tweeters in an 8 liter enclosure, and is capable of linear frequency response from 50 Hz to 25000 kHz. The larger Velocity 2Go 6 employs 6-1/2-inch woofers and 1-inch tweeters in a 15-liter enclosure, making it capable of higher output, and linear response down to 40 Hz…

In addition to the 3.5mm headphone jack input, there are also rear-panel RCA inputs for use with variable line-level outputs from a home, preamplifier, TV set, or other audio device. The unit’s built-in amplifiers are capable of delivering a combined output up to 160 watts of power (80 watts RMS) when connected to either an AC or 12-volt DC source, and 60 Watts max (30 watts RMS) when powered by eight standard rechargeable AA batteries.

When used as a powered car subwoofer, the Velocity 2Go’s low pass active filter network comes into play, limiting reproduction to frequencies below 120 Hz and removing the tweeters as an audio source. There are a complete range of subwoofer controls, including gain, low-pass frequency, and signal phase adjustments to ensure seamless integration with existing car stereo gear. A rear-panel multi-port input can be used with the included cable to instantly connect the Blaupunkt Velocity 2Go to 12 V DC power, speaker-level or RCA audio inputs, making it remarkably fast and simple to hook up to nearly any car audio system. An optional QuickOut Dock is available to provide instant connection and subwoofer mode activation…

Full press release: gspr.com

Pioneer uBus – USB Control for iPod & MP3 Players

Car Audio Blogger — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:08:31 +0000

Do more with Pioneer “uBus” USB Control – not just iPodВ® direct control*, “uBus” also controls many MP3 players** and USB memory devices (“Jump Drives”) as well. Access, control and high-resolution playback are supremely fast and straightforward. Simply plug in USB-compatible equipment (such as an iPodВ® nano, iPodВ® Video, or another portable digital player or USB memory device) into the included USB connector. This direct, high-speed (USB 2.0), adapter-free connection plus built-in 24-bit Delta Sigma D/A Converter assures extraordinary sound quality as well as convenience.

Control and operation is extremely intuitive and responsive with the 7-Way Rotary Commander, which works similar in all respects to an actual iPod.

You can easily select from Artists, Albums, Genres, Playlists and more, and then quickly use the rotary action to sort through the selections. MP3 CD’s, MP3 portable players and USB memory devices are all also very similar and easy to use.

Pioneer “uBus” USB Direct Control is available on the following models:

Pioneer DEH-P6900UB, Pioneer DEH-P690UB, Add-on USB capability to many additional headunits using the CD-UB100 USB Adapter. Compatible with the following 2007 models: Pioneer DEH-P4900IB, Premier DEH-P490IB, Pioneer DEH-P5900IB, Premier DEH-P590IB, DEH-P7900BT, and Premier DEH-P790BT.

More information: PioneerElectronics.com