Car Stereos

Installing an amplifier can improve the quality of your aftermarket or factory stereo. Once you mount an amplifier, you'll need to wire it to the battery to provide it with power. An amplifier...

Installing a subwoofer into your car is very important if you want the best sound. People purchase subwoofers mainly to get a better and more powerful bass sound. The sound you want comes from...

Kenwood 10-Disc CD changers offer a way to listen to hours of music without the worry of having to change discs. Connecting the CD changer to a factory installed stereo requires the addition of an...

CD changers can give you a convenient way to enjoy hours of recorded music without the hassle of constantly changing discs. To introduce an aftermarket stereo deck to a system that has a changer,...

Car stereos used to be pretty complicated to install, but in the past 10 years, things have gotten substantially easier. The introduction of vehicle-specific dash kits and wiring harnesses have...

Car audio enthusiasts covet power and control. To achieve these things, you can add an amplifier and equalizer to your stereo system. The amplifier will add volume and depth of sound to any...

There are many options for car audio upgrades. A favorite among audio enthusiasts is the addition of a subwoofer--or "sub"--whose bass creates a deeper, richer sound. To add a subwoofer to a...

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To add bass to a factory car audio system, there is no easier or more effective way than to add a subwoofer. The subwoofer will provide the low-end punch that makes for a more complete sound,...

Audio enthusiasts have a variety of choices when it comes to upgrading their car audio systems. The standard components to upgrade are the stereo deck, the speakers, and the amplifier. Serious...

It used to be that installing a car stereo required a degree in electrical engineering and an intimate knowledge of the electrical system of a car. But now, the aftermarket has made it a lot...

The first thing many people do to their car is install a new car stereo, mostly because of the increased enjoyment that many people get from having good tunes. One of the critical components to...

Car stereos are popular modifications to most cars, and they usually turn into a snowball effect. First you install a deck and two speakers, then it's an amplifier, and then it's four subwoofers...

Creating your own car stereo audio system is both daunting and self-satisfying. The marketplace offers abundant choices in everything from car receivers/head units to noise abatement products....

It's a bit underrated, but the battery of your car is one of the key components to your vehicle. Without that extra power, the starter can't engage and turn over, and your vehicle can't start....

An aftermarket stereo can usually provide better quality than the factory version in your Toyota vehicle. If you are looking to replace the stereo in your Toyota, make sure you get a version that...

Replacing your factory stereo with an Infinity brand car stereo can be a major upgrade to the car's sound system. Infinity offers high-end stereos with better and more powerful internal amplifiers...

Using my instructions anyone will be able to remove their old stock car radio and install a new car audio player without taking it somewhere and having to pay for the labor for someone else to do it.

Installing a car stereo system is one of the first things many people do to their vehicles. Once things get more complicated, and you're pushing more and more wattage through the system, it...

If you want to replace the factory radio in your Chevy vehicle with an aftermarket version, you first need to unlock and remove the old radio. While there are similarities in the procedure between...

Replacing your car's audio receiver is usually the first step in building a new stereo system. While car audio shops can charge an arm and a leg to install your new stereo, you can often hook it...

Car speakers alone will only provide so much in the way of quality and volume. For a truly powerful and complete sound, audio enthusiasts power their speakers with an amplifier. To supply your...

The first thing that most people do to their car or truck is install a new car stereo. That's not only because of how easy they are to install at home with minimal tools, but also because of the...

The Chevy Avalanche was introduced in 2002. It shares most of its interior components with the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks. The second-generation Avalanche was introduced in 2007,...

The Pionner DEH-1700 is an in-dash car stereo with a detachable faceplate. If you've recently installed the system in your vehicle, you'll need to program some of its options. If you're battery...

A key component to a quality car stereo is the amplifier. When installing an amplifier, you need to locate a suitable path for laying the main power wire (or hot wire), from the battery to the...

BMW owners have many options when it comes to factory installed audio systems. There are also even more options for aftermarket stereos and other media. When upgrading or repairing your BMW...

The most popular and easiest aftermarket upgrade for Sebring owners is the addition of a CD player. There are specific steps necessary to perform the switch from the factory-installed stereo...

Installing new speakers into a Toyota Corolla, including the removal of the current speakers, is a bit more difficult than with other vehicles. This is because the speakers in a Corolla are more...

The first modification most people do to their vehicle is to install a custom stereo. It seems like a daunting task, but with the help of modern tools and parts that make installation easier, the...

Upgrading your car with a high quality car stereo, means that you're going to get a better sound, and better feeling when driving your ride. But if you don't have the proper power to back it up,...

This will show you how to take a factory stereo out and install a new stereo/cd player

It is time to get to the radio but you have forgotten how. I had to do it the hard way. Just follow these steps with a little patience and perseverance and you will do it the easy way.

One of the most common aftermarket additions to any vehicle is the upgrade to the stereo system. The 1998 Ford Mustang is a vehicle designed to make the upgrade relatively simple. You can choose...

In many cases, when upgrading you car stereo system, you may find the need to install two amplifiers. When your system includes a subwoofer, a second amplifier means having the full power of each...

The Chevrolet Astro van has multiple radio speakers at numerous locations. If you need to remove any of the speakers, you need to know the specific removal instructions for each one. Some of these...

While there have been many different Corvettes on the market, radio removal in the C4 and C5 will give you a good idea of how to remove a Corvette radio. Removing the radio in the C4 Corvette and...

Probably the most common aftermarket addition to a vehicle is the stereo. Some makes and models are designed with the idea in mind that at some point, the owner will choose to upgrade the audio...

The Cressida was Toyota's premium vehicle in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The 1990 Cressida was the second year model after a substantial redesign. This would be the last redesign the Cressida...

Some Toyota Camrys are sold with Sirius Satellite Radio devices installed. But for some, adding Sirius to your Camry remains an aftermarket option. The ideal location for mounting is on the...

Audi is well-known for building high-quality luxury vehicles. Luxury vehicles tend to be complicated and more expensive to work on; this is not true when it comes to the Audi radio. Radios in Audi...

If you need to remove the speakers for your Nissan vehicle's stereo, know that their locations can vary depending on the type of vehicle you have. Almost all vehicles have speakers in the front...

When upgrading a Saturn audio system, there are three areas of immediate concern: the stereo deck, the speakers and the amplifier. The stereo deck and speakers require changes in hardware at a...

Saturn owners have a platform that allows for a moderate challenge in upgrading with aftermarket audio wares. When upgrading a stereo system, the speakers, the stereo deck itself and the...

When you have a vehicle with a lot of electrical demands, you want to keep an eye on how much power your alternator is putting out to the battery. The easy way to do that is to wire a gauge for...

With the many options out there, sometimes it can be overwhelming to try and pick out a car stereo. With the advice you get from salespeople, friends, and the internet, it can be difficult to...

The radio (head unit) on a Subaru Outback Legacy is mounted in the dash just above the center console. If your factory-equipped radio is broken, you may wish to replace it. In addition,...

Installing a new stereo is one of the simplest upgrades a car owner can perform. It seems like an involved and technical process, but with a few basic principals, most people can perform stereo...

One of the first areas car owners focus on when performing aftermarket upgrades is the stereo. While there are many options from which to choose, discriminating audio enthusiasts from all walks...

Finding the right combination of speaker wires can be difficult when you're dealing with unmarked, after market wire. Here is a simple solution.