Car Audio & Electronics

Wiring a car amplifier can get confusing due to the high volume of wires running to and from the unit. However, if you stick to a wiring diagram, the process is actually simple. If you want a...

If you're looking to add or replace a subwoofer in your car sound system, two brands you will run into are Alpine and Kenwood. Both companies offer passive component subwoofers that can be used...

Speaker adapters allow your aftermarket speakers to fit into the same mounting area as your original speakers without having to drill holes or cut the door. Oftentimes aftermarket speakers are...

Stock car stereo systems usually do not pack much punch. To really highlight the bass of your car stereo, you need a setup capable of properly reproducing low frequency notes. Adding a subwoofer...

Road trips with your children, Grandchildren or just Family members can be a " Trip " in it self. Your local Car Audio Store can set you up with a Flip Down DVD Player with different...

Follow these steps to get the Iphone app to remote start your car. The best part about this system is you don't need to be in close distance to the car because the signal goes over the cell...

A circuit breaker is an electrical switch that protects an electrical circuit from damage, which is generally caused by either overload or short.

The basics of automotive wiring are simple, because the concept is rather generic to all vehicles, with the exception of positive grounds. Automotive wiring is so simple that virtually anyone can...

6X9 inch speakers are larger and often more powerful than their standard 6.5 inch brethren. They often required custom fitting to be properly installed in a car. However, wiring a 6X9 is the same...

The Kicker amp and the Kicker audio brand have nearly 30 years of history. Kicker amps are high-performance car stereo speakers popular among enthusiasts who modify their standard car stereo...

Component speakers offer better sound by using a set of speakers, rather than just one. Component speakers consist of the tweeter, for high frequency sound, and a woofer, for low frequency sound...

Reading the color code on a resistor is not that difficult. All you need to know is what the colored bands mean and what to watch out for.

Some older automobiles were sold without a factory-installed audio system. However, most cars manufactured today have an AM/FM stereo receiver. You may find, however, that some of these receivers...

The Delphi XM Roady2 Satellite Radio Receiver provides access to over 120 XM Satellite Radio channels in the United States, except for Hawaii and Alaska. It is portable and allows you to listen to...

Batteries may be connected to an electrical circuit in such a way that the total voltage of the circuit is the sum of the voltages of all the batteries in the circuit. A recreation vehicle may...

Car audio amplifiers offer lots of power and outstanding performance in compact reliable designs. Many audio aficionados would like to tap into this performance in their home systems. But since...

Choosing to build a car stereo system yourself will not only save you money but also teach you about your car's electronics as well. A full car stereo system requires numerous components. For a...

Relays--electrically actuated switches--have many uses in electronics. Applying current at or above a relay's threshold voltage causes the relay to close, which can complete a different circuit,...

Proper placement of the subwoofer box in your car will ensure that you get good bass response from your car audio system. If the box is placed poorly, the bass will sound muddled. Regardless,...

Different electronic devices are built to run at different voltages and types of current. In the United States, the the voltage of typical wall outlets is 120 volts, also called mains voltage,...

A dead 12-volt battery is one that can no longer maintain its charge for any long period of time. More often than not, the battery has to be disposed of. But there are a few you tricks you can try...

Satellite radio provides users with many channels to choose from. Further innovations make satellite radio more accessible. The XM Roady2 offers access to more than 120 XM Satellite Radio channels...

A NAND gate is an electrical logic component made of a configuration of transistors. A transistor is a device that amplifies a current if the transistor has a power source. NAND gates fall under...

Having an Alpine security system in your vehicle gives users the peace of mind of knowing that their vehicle and belongings are protected. Alpine vehicle security systems come with remotes that...

Eclipse is a subdivision of Fujitsu Ten and manufactures a line of audio products for the car. When you buy an Eclipse system, you are buying multiple components that can produce high-quality...

Installing a CD player into a car is a simple process. And even if you don't understand how a car is wired, these steps will help you get the job done.

Mobile Citizen Band (CB) radios are easily converted into a base station and are useful to communicate with semi-trailer trucks, other cars while traveling or neighbors. These radios were one of...

This article will help you properly interpret your radar detector, specifically how your detector will help you avoid a ticket when you drive inevitably above the speed limit on I5.

You can wire the subwoofers within your car several different ways, which apply to both car subwoofers and to a home stereo system. Wiring depends on the number of subwoofers you are installing...

Splicing wires can be a tricky ordeal and also dangerous when not done properly. For example twisting wires together and taping them is a very poor way to splice wires. If you follow these easy...

Beefing up the sound system in your car means you might need a speaker box larger than what you currently have. However, you can learn to design speaker boxes for cars and build a speaker box...

Volts are the units used to describe voltage. It is a unit of both electric potential and electromotive force.

There are so many GPS navigation units for the car and it can be very difficult to decide what system to buy. There are many, many GPS brands — TomTom GPS units, Garmin GPS systems, Magellan...

USB (Universal Serial Bus) has become a standard for not only computers, but for most gadgets and electronics, which have USB cables that allow them to either connect to or simply charge from a...

Adding an amplifier into your car's stock audio system is an easy first step to improving the overall sound quality of your setup. Connecting an amplifier to your stock radio can be accomplished...

In a car audio system, the crossover settings determine at what frequency sound is sent, or crosses over, to a certain speaker. A simple setup may include a two-way crossover that will send treble...

The Portable Sony Playstation (PSP) can play various forms of media including music. Before attempting to upload music, however, ensure that you have all the required equipment and that your music...

Yamaha versus Roland. The debate has been ongoing since both introduced digital pianos more than 20 years ago. Both lay claim to reproducing sound that is representative of an acoustic grand...

Learning to use a new car stereo can seem a bit confusing. Luckily, once you learn how the various buttons are used to operate the functions on your car stereo, learning to program and use it is...

When it comes to car audio, bass is the name of the game. While until recently, this meant installing the largest or highest-quality round-cone sub-woofers available, recently the market has...

Pioneer provides some of the highest-quality speakers in the world. However, installing them can be difficult, especially if you have never installed an audio unit in a car before. The result of...

Kicker L7 subwoofers are great additions to complete a full audio installation. They add enough bass so that you can actually feel the beat with the sound waves bouncing off of you. Mirrors and...

As a company, Sony isn't solely focused on car radios. Since its appearance on the audio scene in the 1980s, the company has focused on innovation and the marriage of audio technology. Today, many...

Canon has a fairly extensive collection of digital SLR (DSLR) cameras that are designed for amatuer photographers who want to do a little more with their photos as well as professional...

Building a subwoofer box is an easy way to add a new level of power to the sound in your car. Pre-made boxes are expensive and don't work any better than a homemade box, so purchase a few...

Installing a Sony car stereo does require some basic mechanical and electronic skills. Anytime that you're doing anything involving electrical wiring, it's important to have a little knowledge...

Bridging a car amplifier will increase the power output of your amplifier by combining the power that would normally be sent to two or four speakers and sending it to a single speaker or pair of...

Solar batteries are batteries that can be recharged with energy by using solar (or sun powered) chargers. You will need a solar battery charger to charge solar batteries and a location with ample...

Audio systems can be a headache in general, but when considering putting an audio system in a car, this headache can quickly turn to a migraine. Once installed, audio systems supply much louder...

Every XM radio is defined by an 8-character radio ID. If you want to sign up/subscribe to XM radio, manage your XM account, or sign up for additional services (such as XM Nav Traffic, or...