Car Stereos

The Chevrolet Equinox is a front-wheel drive, mid-size SUV. It was introduced for the 2005 model year, along with its twin, the Pontiac Torrent. The Equinox is primarily known for the unique...

The car stereo (sometimes referred to as the head unit) is a small electronic box in the dash of your Volkswagen. For some Volkswagen owners, the factory-equipped stereo may not provide enough...

Pioneer manufactures powerful and user friendly models of receivers for any type of car audio system. A Pioneer multi-channel receiver gives audio enthusiasts the ability to include subwoofers...

Bose has a reputation of providing brilliant sonic fidelity. Their car audio systems are a preferred choice among car audio enthusiasts. When you couple a quality stereo receiver with the...

Some 2006 Honda Ridgeline models did not come with the auxiliary function despite having the button displayed on the radio. Honda offered the auxiliary input only on the higher-level RTL package...

The bigger the car stereo, the more power you need for your system. And if you want to listen to the stereo when the car is off, you risk running out of juice in your battery and not being able to...

Scion makes a line of vehicles that have been widely embraced by aftermarket custom enthusiasts all over the world. One of the first options of those who seek a custom vehicle is an upgrade to...

Pioneer offers a variety of audio and video receivers for auto sound and multimedia systems. The popularity of Pioneer decks stems from their ability to be installed in a wide range of vehicles...

Wiring a car amp to sub speakers is not difficult in and of itself, though there are many different ways of doing so depending on how many subs you have, and what your amp can support. Depending...

Car audio enthusiasts covet the sonic control that only an equalizer can provide. Kenwood makes quality five-band equalizers which give listeners the ability to adjust their system's output with...

The Nissan Quest has available audio options to fit a variety of consumers. Still, for specific stereo tastes and in the event of a malfunction, there may arise the need for Quest owners to...

Installing a speaker in your Ford Taurus is a very straightforward procedure as Taurus has already set the desired spots for installing speakers. Upgrading your stereo would require you to step up...

For many car owners, the ability to play hours of music without the worry of changing CDs is an appealing option. One way to achieve this control is by connecting a Sony 10 CD changer to your...

Wiring a 4 ohm amp to a 2 ohm speaker is done often by car stereo enthusiasts. The amplifier can only operate correctly if the amp is wired to the speaker the right way. Improper wiring can cause...

Hooking up an after market amplifier to your car stereo is a fairly simple and cheap task to complete and will save you money. This will also improve the sound quality of your car stereo. Most any...

A common form of customization for car owners is aftermarket additions to their car stereo system. There are many options for creating a custom system from speakers and amplifiers, to stereo...

Dodge trucks are known for being rugged vehicles that can handle heavy workloads and off-road terrain. Removing a stereo from a Dodge can be quite an adventure if you don't know which wires and...

Honda provides several audio options for their crossover SUV, the Pilot. Audio enthusiasts covet the depth of sound that only a subwoofer can provide. Installing a subwoofer requires an...

Subwoofers provide bass to any stereo system, thus creating a more complete sound. Most vehicles do not have factory installed subs, so they remain mostly an aftermarket option. When adding a sub...

Tweeters are the component of a speaker system that broadcasts high-range sounds. Whereas the subwoofer is for low-frequency bass, the tweeter is for the highest frequencies, such as some vocals...

Car stereos have gotten more complicated in recent years, with features like Bluetooth, navigation and built-in DVD changers all being common options. But one popular option is a double-din DVD...

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...