Monday, October 20, 2008

Simple Car Audio Systems

By Dane Masters

When it comes to music, different people have different choices and the same goes for car audio systems. Unlike the old times, when most cars were company-fitted with AM/FM radios and simple cassette players, today the trend is towards the latest CD/MP3 players.

If you are getting a CD player to replace your old car audio deck, you don't have to replace the entire system. You can retain the old speakers, but be sure you get your CD player pre-amped with the existing speakers.

Lights and animations, as well as screen savers, have become commonplace in most car audio systems available now. But, the basic car audio systems simply need a LCD display to view the playing tracks and nothing fancier than that. An integrated equalizer is also helpful, to control the treble, bass and mid-levels. While MP3s are popular now, not all CD players are configured to play MP3 records, so if you intend to play MP3s in your car audio system, it's important to install a player with the necessary capabilities.

As always, the ultimate purchasing decision belong to the buyers. Whatever and however they want their car audio system, it will be bought according to their personal preferences and requirements. Generally, it's best to buy a car audio system with careful consideration. So, if you are buying a simple system, it's ideal to purchase a system offering front-side tweeters and multi-elements for the back. If you buy speakers with these already integrated, you'll be saving a good amount of money.

Basic car audio systems can be bought at many major department stores and most times at large automotive stores. If going to a store to shop for a basic car audio system, it's essential to inform the salesperson exactly what you are looking for, otherwise you may end up with an expensive system with features you don't need or may never use. Online shopping is a great way to choose a basic car audio system because the website will have pictures and detailed information that you can carefully read and review before actually ordering anything. - 2361

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