Car Audio & Electronics

If you want to upgrade the sound system in your Ford Excursion, replacing the factory radio is one of the best ways to start. Prior to adding a new radio, you'll need to remove the factory radio...

It appears that radios and CD/DVD players are increasingly being cast aside as the player-of-choice by many vehicle owners. The popular, highly portable iPod is becoming a standard take-along...

Car amplifiers provide a lot of amplification power in a small package. But because they're designed to operate on a 12-volt DC power supply, they're not usually used in homes. But with an AC to...

Car amplifiers are built to provide dependable, powerful output in a tough environment. Why not take advantage of those capabilities at home? The problem is that car amplifiers are made to operate...

Over time, your power antenna mast will begin to wear down and not function properly either from usage or faulty devices and you will begin to notice it sticking, rising slower than normal or not...

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...

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...

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...

Installing a car audio amplifier is a simple and easy way to save money on a car audio system while getting the quality sound experience that many drivers and passengers enjoy. To have a seperate...

Planet Audio manufactures a line of audio equipment, including subwoofers, for cars and trucks. Subwoofers use plug-and-play audio jacks for easy connections to the amplifier and multiple subs....

Car amplifiers provide plenty of power in a relatively small package. They'd be excellent for use in home systems, except that they require a 12-volt power source, not household 120-volt current....

Amplifiers for cars are necessary if there have been modifications, or an addition of speakers, to a factory car stereo. The reason for this is the need for more power to push the additional...

You can get Internet for your computer through a satellite dish instead of a DSL phone line or local cable broadband. In some very rural areas, this might even be your only option. Installing...

The Shaker 500 is an upgraded audio system for the Ford Mustang that was first used in the 2005 models. Ford developed the Shaker 500 itself, in contrast to other manufacturers that have used...

I searched the internet for instruction on how to install an amp in an old Honda. I couldn't find one, so I've decided to share the process that I used to install my amp. This information is based...

More and more Americans use and enjoy portable music players when they're on the go. Current models can hold hours of music is amazingly small devices. Naturally, many people would like to be able...

Car amplifiers provide a lot of power in a compact package, perfect to use for high-fidelity amplification of music. But since they're designed to be powered be a 12-volt power source, it may seem...

Many options are available to those interested in playing their iPod Shuffle through their car stereo, but perhaps the cheapest, easiest method is connecting the device to the auxiliary output...

Adding a CD changer to your car's aftermarket stereo system lets you keep a library of discs on tap that you can listen to without having to go through the bother of changing discs when you're...

For many cars, a six-disc CD changer is an optional accessory. Connected to the factory radio, these let you keep a library of CDs on tap for your listening enjoyment. Some drivers find that they...

Installing a car audio amplifier to your car's audio system can greatly increase the overall sound quality of your system. One of the key aspects of installing the amp is connecting the amp's red...

Capacitors serve a vital role in many powerful car audio systems. Capacitors are installed in the power cable that runs between the car's battery and the system's amplifiers, and store power for...

Adding a subwoofer to a Bose stereo system requires a separate amplifier to power the sub. Without a separate amp, the sub can draw too much power from the Bose stereo and throw off the sound...

A ferrule is an object made either of metal, plastic or a combination of metal and plastic, generally used for the joining or reinforcing 2 pieces of wire or cable or to make an eye termination on...

If you're operating a high-powered car audio system with amplifiers and subwoofers, you should consider adding a capacitor into the system. A capacitor stores energy for quick release, ensuring...

Class-D amplifiers are designed for high-power applications in the car. They're especially well-suited to driving speakers that require a lot of power, such as subwoofers. As with any amplifier,...

Capacitors store power for quick release in electronic circuits. They're extremely useful in power supplies for regulating and smoothing out power flow, ensuring the circuits of an electronic...

Because of the distances between car audio components, it might sometimes be necessary to make your own, custom-length RCA cables. One of the best ways to do this is to connect RCA jacks to...

Installing a power amplifier for your home audio system is a great way of getting some extra juice to drive your speakers. In a component-based system, it's also one of the necessary pieces of...

An audio amp in your truck will allow you to enjoy better sounding music and power subwoofers for strong bass in your music. Installing an amp takes a little bit of time, but if you stick to one...

A capacitor serves an important function in a car audio system. The capacitor stores electrical energy that can be rapidly added into the system when power demands become to great for the...

A broken or disconnected car radio antenna will shut out radio reception in your car as certainly as if your radio had been stolen. Without an antenna to pick up radio signals, your car radio...

If you want better bass in your car audio system but wish to keep the installation as simple as possible, a powered subwoofer is the answer. One of the crucial tasks in installing and setting up...

Although not as popular as in the 1970s and 1980s, Citizens' Band (CB) radio is not dead. This guide offers a quick and dirty means of making a CB antenna that anyone can do with enough patience....

Converting DC power to AC can be done many different ways. Most consumers only need the simplest method, which is with a DC-to-AC power inverter that can be attached to a battery or a vehicle...

Here's how to get more bass in your car audio system.

I had trouble wiring my car amp, so when i figured it out i wrote this article hope u find it useful.

Travelers use Citizen Band (CB) radios in place of cell phones on road trips and for instant communication. A big plus is that you don't have to worry about getting a signal to your cell phone. So...

This article will teach you how to install a subwoofer in a car, with relative ease. If you are not familiar with cars in the first place, this task may be slightly more challenging. However, it...

The biggest concern for potential satellite radio users is the installation of the radio antenna and dressing the cable properly, from the exterior of the car to the interior. By following the...

Buying a remote-mount navigational unit is a good idea if you have multiple cars or want to remove the GPS unit from a vehicle. In most cases, remote-mount navigational units are less expensive...

There are many reasons purchase a CB radio for your car. Police are constantly monitoring channels 9 and 19, so if you ever have an emergency, you can call for help. You can also stay in contact...

High-sensitivity antennas boost the strength of radio signals. Installing one on your car will let you receive your favorite radio station at a much greater distance, and get radio stations in...