The cars have a long and coloured history when it comes to the modifications of “do-it-yourself” kind, and car-audio is not any different. The tilted amateurs built systems
with variable complexity, of four audio component loudspeakers forf car of any type to the whole vans completion.
The choices in selecting a car stereo car audio system are many. The one that fits your desires best is dependent upon what type of audiophile are you. Some systems feature a high power output to provide the capability to blast your eardrums. Others focus on a wider frequency range to make sound clearer and crsiper, which is more in line with someone whose tastes run towards the classical, but you are rock fan, then, by all means, go for the system that will rock your car as well !
Majority of the car stereos available today in the market come with four component speaker outputs, which tend to increase with the increase in price. The output is measured by parameters called impedance and power rating, measured in ohms and watts respectively. It is not necessary to go into the basics of these parameters to make a good choice. One has to simply take care that the impedance on the car audio component speakers that one selects matches with that of the stereo output channel exactly and that the wattage of the speaker should be either equal to or greater than that of the stereo. The speakers can be damaged if the ouput wattage of the stereo exceeds that of the car audio speakers.
Most consumers are content simply with driving the speakers from the internal amplifier of the car stereo, but for a louder, higher-fidelity system, you will want to purchase a separate amplifier. This amplifier will sit in between your stereo, amplify the signal further, and then output it to your speakers. If you go this route, you should follow the same rules for selecting car audio component speakers, only using the output specifications of the amplifier, instead of your stereo!
When designing a new car audio system, there are some factors of the car’s layout which must be considered. For example, you’ll want to make sure that the speakers you order will fit in the area you have designated for them. Also, while amps can be put anywhere in the car you have room for them, you’ll want to plan ahead as wires will need to be run from the amp to the stereo and the speakers.
After you have decide on this you would be ready to install your system.
The installation varies greatly from car to car but one common thing is to ensure that the car is off and the battery is disconnected at the time of installation. The car and the stereo both have manuals outlining the procedure of installation, and it is finally upto ones determination to install the system. Last but not the least amplifier wires should not be visible inside the car as some people are put off at the sight of it.
Innovations in car-audio systems have led to an array of systems from car audio component speakers to systems for vans. The car stereo car audio system starts with car stereo with features CD changers/fancy displays/just a radio and systems may focus on loudness/quality of sound as required. One should ensure that the impedance on the speakers, matches with stereo output channel, to avoid speaker damage. Driving the speakers normally is from an internal amplifier and for louder/high fidelity system from external amplifier of the car stereo. Car layout determines the size of speaker and location. During installation make sure your car is off, and the battery disconnected.