Car Audio Blog » Speakers

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.

Four Tips To Improve The Sound Productivity Of Your Speakers

Car Audio Blogger — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:31:07 +0000

You can buy the best speakers there ever is in the market but the location of the speakers play an important role in excellent sound production. There are other factors that play an important role in making your speakers sound their best although they might seem small and are mostly ignored by people but that is why they end up compromising on less when their speakers are capable of playing a lot better. A few simple tips I believe can make a lot of difference in improving your speakerвЂ™s productivity. It also depends on which environment you have your speakers installed as the factors for better sound production in cars is different than homes. Further I will advice few important tips to make your sound systemвЂ™s productivity better in a car environment.

As an environment of a car and surroundings are smaller therefore the speakers made for cars are built in such a way to deliver maximum sound with taking less space in your trunk or interior. The speakers these days come in sizes and shapes that are easily adjustable and fitted in your car that do not affect the sound productivity. So basically the size and shape of the speakers you have purchased or installed in your car matters a lot as every different shape or size has its own quality.

The same way the commotion and unwanted noises can affect the performance of the speakers and subwoofers. Some of the other major factors that help in bringing out the maximum potential of your speakers being played in the car are:

Dynamat Kit: These products are used for lessening the noises of the road. These products especially Dynamat is designed for subwoofer vibration controlling and not just that but this product controls the excessive and unwanted noises of the running engine, wind gushes and tireвЂ™s sound to maximize the sound of the speakers, subwoofers and other equipment you have installed for playing your tracks.

Bass Blockers: A subwoofer is purely made for bass production but all of the speakers in high volume create an irritating and non-accurate bass that just spoils the fun. Bass blockers simply block those noises giving the entire control of bass production to the subwoofers that are installed in your trunk this way every speaker and woofer gets to do their job and the sound quality is fabulous.

Foam Baffles: The foam installed between your speakers and body car is to firstly stop the irritating noises that will be produced while your speakers are thumping and banging against the car body and making unwanted sound. The second role it plays is to keep dirt and other dust particles away from your speakers making them durable and adding a couple of more years to their life.

Equalizing Path Lengths: The location of each speaker and their distance from each other is vital for excellent sound production. The surround system in this case can be taken as an example where the speakers, rear and front, play a significant part in bringing out the sound production that has to be expected by a branded speaker system. The kick-panels installed in the trunk of your car should at least have 5вЂќ difference from each other and so on.

A few basic tips like these can really get the most out of your stereo system. You can get more on this from websites or a professional that can really help you out in installing your speakers with the tips and tricks that will let you enjoy your car audio system to the fullest.

JVC Car Audio, The Best For Less

Car Audio Blogger — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:15:32 +0000

When you are looking for the best car audio system for your car, you are going to hear of a lot of different names. However, when you only have a little bit of money to spend, one company that sticks out from the rest is JVC. They offer outstanding car audio systems at amazing prices. These are deals that you are not going to find anywhere else. When you get these kind of speakers and audio parts, you know that they are going to last a long time, and it’s a company that you can count on. Whenever you are using JVC, you are going to be getting the best for less!

JVC Car Audio

There are many reasons to use JVC audio systems in your car. The first and best reason is, because they offer high quality systems at prices that you can afford. This is great, because most companies like to overcharge for the same products. However, these are products that you are going to be able to use day in and day out, and you are not going to have to worry about them breaking down on you.

JVC KD-AVX720 DVD/CD/USB Receiver

That is because JVC takes pride in offering great priced systems to people that may not be able to get them in the first place. One of the special things that they sell are their 6×9 speakers. These are the custom sizes for most cars’ back speakers. These are pretty big speakers and usually sound pretty good. The JVC ones are usually very pretty looking to top if off. For example, sometimes they come in a chrome Blue color. In a way, these are meant to be seen.

However, they do not just offer great speakers, they offer great everything. The best thing that you can do when you get their speakers is to get their CD players as well to put in your car. This is going to make the speakers just sound that much better. Now a lot of times, their CD players do not have the LCD screens and do not play cool pictures when your listening to music, however, if your looking for a low cost high quality CD player for your car, JVC is the company to go with. There is no reason for your CD player to do more than what you need it to do. By having it just do a little bit, you are going to be able to save money without having to give up on high quality. Remember, the better the quality, not only is it going to sound better, but it’s going to last a long time.

JVC KD-AVX40 Bluetooth/DVD/CD/USB Receiver

JVC wants your system to sound good. That is because when you are using their systems, if you sound good, then they sound good. It’s as simple as that. They want people to be like, вЂњWow what kind of system do you have?вЂќ Then you can simply say, вЂњIt’s a JVC.вЂќ That is what this company wants. When you go into the store and see how low their prices are, you may think that they are a bad brand, but that is not the case. These are speakers that are, not only going to get the job done, but are going to sound good at the same time. That is something that you can not get from a lot of speakers that are low price. I think that is why people all over the world like to use the JVC name brand speakers.

JVC Car Audio Official website: http://mobile.jvc.com/

How To Choose Speakers That Are Right For Your Car

Car Audio Blogger — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:56:20 +0000

Are you looking to find the right speakers for your car? Well there are a few things that you can do to insure that you get the right speakers at the right price. Depending on what you want, you should be able to get your speakers at most stores, like Best Buy. However, if you are looking for the best price, then you should search for your speakers on-line. Either way, before you do anything, you need to make sure that you know what speakers your car takes, and there are a few different ways you can check on this (this could involve a little bit of work on your part).

Pioneer TS-H1703 Speakers

Before you run out to the store to get speakers for your car, you have to make sure that you are getting the right ones. First of all, you have to know what size speakers you want to get. For the most part, any type of speaker will work, but you will have to make sure that you get the right size so that it fits inside your car. If you have never noticed, all cars have different side speakers. They do this to make your life a lot harder. So to find your speakers, you more than likely have speakers in your doors and two speakers in the back somewhere.

Pioneer TS-Q131C Speakers

You are going to have to look at both speakers, because usually, they are going to be two different sizes (again to make your life harder). The speakers in the front are usually the smallest. This is because these are used mostly for the voice sound of whatever music you are listing to. The back speakers are bigger, and usually that is so they can put out a deeper bass.

After you figure out what size speakers you need, you are going to have to go out and get some. Now, you can go out to your local store and find speakers. If you are still not sure what size they are, you can take your speakers with you and show the people the size speakers you need. However, keep in mind, taking it to a store like this is going to cost you a lot of money. That is why a lot of people like to buy their car speakers on-line. If you need to know the size of your speakers, you can either go into the store and ask what speakers you have and then leave, or you can go on-line and look up the model of your car, and it’s more than likely that you will be able to find out what kind of speakers you have that way as well.

Pioneer TS-H687 Speakers

Making sure you get the right speaker is the hardest part of the job. That is because if you mess it up and you do not get the right ones, then you are not going to be able to install the speaker. It’s always best to ask someone if you do not know what you are doing. This way you are sure that you get the right stuff, and you will have no problems getting what you need.

Pioneer TS-M171PRS Speakers

Putting the speakers in is usually not a problem after you get them out. Remember, to get the speakers out of the doors in the front, you may have to take off your door panel. If you do not know how to do that, go on-line, and there will be guides hat will fill you in.

Panasonic Car Audio Systems

Car Audio Blogger — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:54:58 +0000

In the world of car audio, there are some companies that are better known than others. This just so happens to be the case whenever you are talking about Panasonic. This is a company that is well known for making great systems for cars and making them last a long time. It always seems like this company is on the cutting edge of technology, and they always strive to bring you and your car the best service that you can possible get. Everything that you need to get your system up and running can be bought from Panasonic. This is one system that you are going to fall in love with.

Panasonic Car Audio

Sure, there could be some cheaper car audio systems out there, but why would you ever want to go with something less quality just because it costs a little bit less. Most Panasonic car systems do not cost too much, and you are going to get a lot better sound out of them than what the other car systems offer. Another great thing about the Panasonic car audio systems is the fact that you can find them at just about any store.

Panasonic CJ-DA6943 Speakers

Most of your local stores are going to carry their products, and a lot of online stores are going to carry them as well. This means, if you are trying to get their stuff for an even lower price, you should get them online. After all, you are bound to save a lot of money even after you pay for shipping.

There is another way to save money on Panasonic car systems. That is to buy them used. Now, most car systems you would not want to buy them used, because they are more likely to break down or bust out sooner. However, Panasonic car audio systems are made to last. They have been proven to stand up to the test of time and whatever music you want to listen to. There are some speakers that can break down faster over the course of time if you listen to a lot of heavy metal.

Panasonic CN-NVD905U Navigation System

That is because the music does not have a steady beat to it like some other types of music, like rap and R&B. Thus, you are left with a sound that can easily break down a speaker. However, the Panasonic car systems are made to be able to put out that kind of music. They can stand up to everything.

Panasonic CQ-C800U CD Player

Most of the time installing a Panasonic car audio system is not something that is too hard to do. Most of the time the system itself will come with some steps that you should take to get the system installed. If it does not, or you need extra help, you can always go online and start looking for some installation guides, which are posted all over the Internet. A lot of them even come with online videos that you can watch to make sure you are doing it right. If you still feel like this is not something that you can do, then do not worry. You can always take your car audio system to some people to have them work on it for you. They can get the system installed for little money, and then you do not have to worry about doing it yourself. However, if you have ever put in speakers before, then you should have no problems getting these speakers up and running.

Panasonic official site: panasonic.com

Component Speakers Installation Guide Made Easy

Car Audio Blogger — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:39:07 +0000

Are you looking to get the best possible sound out of your car stereo system? Are you looking to make sure that you get the best quality for your money? If you said yes, then you are more than likely in the market for some of these component speakers. These component speakers are the perfect answer for people that are looking to get the best out of their car. It is important to be able to turn your music up loud, but you have to make sure that you can still understand what is being said, and that is where the component speakers come in.

Before you can talk about how to put in component speakers, you have to know what they are and what they do. The component speaker is a speaker that usually comes in two parts. These parts are usually the bass speaker and the tweeters. The bass speaker is, of course, the speaker that puts out the loud music such as the bass. The tweeters are the part of the speaker that usually puts out the voice sounds.

Now, whenever you are looking at a speaker, most speakers come with a tweeter inside of them. You can usually see it. When you look at your speaker you can usually see a thing sticking up in the middle (on most new speakers), that is your tweeter. Now whenever you have a component speaker, the tweeter still comes with the speaker, but they are not attached like in most speakers. This way you are free to place the tweeter wherever you want to.

So now that you know what it is, it’s going to be easier to understand where to put everything. See, the great thing about component speakers is the fact that the bass is not going to mess with the tweeters, because they are not mounted together. Usually you are still going to put the bass speaker in the same spot that it is suppose to go.

This would be in the same spot that you took the speaker out of to start with. Now with the tweeter, you can place it anywhere you want it. The best place to put it is somewhere close to the head. That way the tweeter does not have to be turned up too loud, and you can clearly hear what the people are saying. The louder the tweeter is up, the funnier the peoples’ voices are going to sound. That is why you try and keep them turned down.

There are no limits to the way that you can place these speakers in your cars. After all, whenever you get them in the location where you want them, you can move them later if you change your mind. There are different ways to mount tweeters, but usually the component speakers will come with some kind of mounting thing; that way you do not have to come up with one yourself. It is very important to a lot of people to have the speakers that they want in a car. Well, no matter who you are, these are speakers that are going to sound great no matter what music you are playing. A lot of people that listen to rap like them, because the bass does not mess with the rapper’s voice, and it is hard to find speakers that can play that.

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

Sony Car Audio – Unveils Speakers, Amps & Sub

Car Audio Blogger — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:00:59 +0000

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 speakerвЂ™s range in RMS. The XS-GTX1640 has 300 watts peak power (75 RMS) and has a high density layered diaphragm (HDLD)…

Full story: ecoustics.com