Choosing the Best Car Audio System
The basic components of a high-quality car stereo system are an AM/FM tuner, a CD player, an amplifier (optional but recommended) and great speakers.
Car audio components are often discounted. General recommendations: Components are a better deal than manufacturer-installed original sound equipment. In-dash versus under-dash components. Under-dash components are easily installed.
Amplifiers: Most auto-sound packages benefit from amplifiers that strengthen bass and high-treble tones.
Bi-amplifiers: They offer separate power boosts for bass and treble ranges. Speakers: Speakers must be compatible with amplifiers. Example: Get 60w speakers for a 50w /ch amplifier. Stereo sound requires at least two speakers. Treble speakers can be mounted in front door panels or under dash.
Installation: Unless you are highly skilled electronics hobbyist, have the auto-sound system professionally installed.
