Car Audio Component Speakers: Come With Manuals Outlining How To Install Them
Many hobbyists prefer "do-it-yourself" modifications on cars and such modifications have a long and colorful history. Similarly car-audio also has a history of similar modifications. Starting from four car audio component speakers all the way up to entire vans hobbyists have constructed systems of varying complexity.
When planning a new car stereo car audio system, you have to begin with the car stereo. Models can be found featuring CD changers, sophisticated displays, or even just a simple radio. Many systems are designed simply with volume in mind, featuring a high power output rating that also has a very limited frequency range. For a wider frequency range with smoother response, consider higher fidelity systems that make the sound clearer and crisper, albeit without the overpowering bass "thud." If you listen to classical, loudly or not, you probably want a system focused more on fidelity than sheer volume. On the other hand, classic rock demands to be played loud! Your choice in car audio should be in part decided by your musical tastes.
Most basic stereos have four car audio component speaker outputs, though more expensive models often offer additional outputs. Every output has specific technical ratings, such as "impedance," which is measured in ohms, and a power rating that is measured in watts; fortunately, while these specifications are quite technical, you don't need an electrical engineering degree to make a savvy choice here. All you need to do is ensure that the impedance on the car audio component speakers selected matches that of the stereo output channel exactly, and that the chosen speaker's wattage is equal or greater. It can damage speakers if the output wattage of the stereo exceeds what the speakers can support.
If you aren't satisfied with the sound coming from your car's stereo, and you want a louder, high-fidelity system, you'll need to get a separate amplifier. After you install the amplifier into your existing stereo, it will read the stereo's signal, amplify it, and then output this increased signal to your speakers. It's easy to add car audio component speakers with an amplifier - just be sure to use the output specifications of the amplifier and not the specifications of your stereo!
Lay out of the car needs to be examined after outlining the specifications of the system that one wants. If one doesn't want do do some big modifications then one needs to order speakers of the proper dimensions suitable to the audio car component which are available in many standad sizes - six inch diameter for example. Amplifiers can be placed at a convenient place anywhere so that it can be connected with wires to all the speakers as well as the stereo.
You will be ready to install your audio system in the car once you've worked all this out. The installation of the system varies greatly between cars. However one point common to all cars is that you should make sure that the car is off and the battery disconnected before you start working on it. Instructions for installation can be got from car and the stereo manuals and you are on your own for installing them. Finally, you should not run amplifier wires inside the car cab since it makes people nervous.
The car-audio systems are just the same in that hobbyists have constructed a dizzying array of systems from car audio component speakers to systems requiring vans to carry. Lining up a car stereo car audio system begins with the car stereo. You can find stereos that feature CD changers, fancy displays... or just a radio! Some systems are designed simply to be loud, and feature a high power output rating, but have a limited frequency range. Once you've worked all this out, you're pretty much ready to install your system. It makes people nervous.
Published August 10th, 2007
Filed in Auto
