A car audio package is an easy way to get your hands on a fully compatible speaker and amplifier. Instead of flapping for hours over price and compatibility, you can be in and out of the shop with a speaker package. Audiobahn currently have on offer the AS69V & A2002V amp and speaker pack, which includes a 3 way speaker and an Intake series amplifier.

The package includes the three-way passive speaker, which can handle a decent amount of power, around 400 watts. The AS series is well known for its great sound production and versatility. With a carbon injection cone and a frequency range between 25-20hz, this speaker offers the immense sound that Audiobahn electronics offer. The included tweeters can be either mounted along with the speaker or separately, which is better for improved high frequency dispersion, allowing you to listen to your music loudly and clearly.

The Intake amp, the A2002V, is a two channel A/B amp that maximum power is compatible with the speakers at 400w. It has a number of exclusive features in the Intake series, which make looking after your amplifier and subwoofer so much easier. The cobalt blue digital voltmeter is probably one of the most useful tools, as it lets you view the changing voltage between your car and the amplifier. This safety feature helps you and your equipment keep safe, by making you aware of any voltage readings that are abnormal. Readings should be generally between 11.5v to 14.4v when using the amp normally.

With an outer layer of the metal Nickel on the block terminals, this amp has an increased conductivity and connection. It helps maintain a proper flow of current through power connections, enabling a better transfer of power overall. This ingenious feature also creates a much more efficient transfer, so that much more power goes through to the speakers the amplifier is powering.

The Intake series are strong and solid amplifiers, which include block terminals to provide an increasingly firm and secure connection for wires, so that the flow of power is as powerful as can be. Surrounded in acrylic, these blocks are protected from wire entanglement and short circuits too.

A fan has also been added to the design, making this series durable and free from the problems that overheated amps suffer from. Too much intense heat will cause problems to the inner workings of any electronic goods, as well as affect the quality of output – which Audiobahn have avoided by adding a fan and an air induction groove that allows cool air to enter the inner amplifier to maintain a cooler temperature, closer to room temperature.

By: Marie Coles

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Thrilled about your car speaker set, you come home excited. Ready to put them into the car immediately, you come across one problem – where do you put them? Speakers, depending on type, can be placed in a number of areas in your car, including manufactured holders or bespoke.

It’s easy to think that placement of speakers does not matter, but in fact it has a great affect upon the quality of sound. Placing component speakers in a badly chosen area will hinder the high quality of sound you paid for.

For subwoofers, cars now have manufactured areas for these. Manufactured holders enable you to fit subwoofers easily and snugly. You may still have to do a little extra drilling or filing in order for the subwoofer to fit, as manufacturers do not create holds for every size of subwoofer. Yet, there is one major problem with these manufactured fits, that they are not necessarily located in the best place for high sound quality. For car manufactures, car audio placement is not a top priority, thus manufactured speaker locations are often placed wherever possible. However, if you’re handy with car audio fitting, creating a bespoke or modified fit may be worth the trouble. A modified fit requires a lot of drilling and cutting in order to create a space for your subwoofer. Before you even start, you have to make sure the location that is to be modified for your subwoofers is not close to any important mechanisms in your car – as you don’t want to damage your car in the process of fitting your subs!

Be careful if you choose to totally hand fit subwoofers and follow safety regulations. Always make sure you know exactly what your doing and watch a few online ‘how to’ DVDs in order to understand how it’s done.

By: Marie Coles

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Whether they’re commuting to and from work or making a living full time on the road, many people’s biggest concern with their vehicle has to do with the sound system. Listening to music while driving is one of the most prolific shared driving habits that there is, and this reflects on people’s increasing awareness of and sensitivity to the quality of the sound. Many people simply won’t put up with inferior sound, and after you’ve heard a tripped out, highly-tweaked system there’s just no going back. Because of this there are many people seeking to upgrade the factory sound systems their cars come equipped with, and it is important to know exactly what to look for in new car speakers.

Match to Your Existing System
If it’s just the speakers you’re upgrading, then it’s very important to match them with your existing hardware to ensure they’ll perform well in your car. There are two main considerations when doing so:

Sensitivity: This is simply a gauge of the amount of sound a speaker can produce from the power that is given to it. Most factory audio systems are relatively low-powered, and in this case a high sensitivity speaker will work best. If the system is high-power, possessing for example an external amp of brand-name receiver then you’ll want to go for speakers with low sensitivity.

Power-handling: Measured in watts, this spec tells you how much power your speakers can cope with. Make sure to pay the most attention to the maximum RMS rating, which describes how much power the speakers can consistently handle, not just in short bursts. Factory systems are usually low power, and thus the speakers you use with them don’t require as much power handle. If you’re planning on hooking up an external amp for lots of extra power, than go for speakers with higher ratings.

Types of Car Speakers
Most car speakers fall into one of two categories: component speakers and full-range speakers. For the least amount of effort you’ll want to go for full-range. These are typically plug and play (you can unplug the old, plug in the new and you’re ready to go.) They come in a variety of sizes, such as 6.5 inch, to suit almost every power and price range. Component speakers are of a much higher quality, designed to produce the best sound possible. If you’re really looking to trip out your sound system then you’ll want to go with components.

This quick guide is intended to provide a little background information for consumers seeking to purchase new car speakers. If you’re still uncertain about any of these points or selecting your own speakers, it’s encouraged to consult with a local car audio specialist in your area.

By: CB Michaels

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Buying new products is exciting and quite easy because it is all about selecting and buying. But buying pre-owned products is pretty tough if you are not aware of the features of the product properly. It is particularly so in the case of electronic products which are quite sophisticated. For example, while buying a pre-owned car stereo you need to be aware of certain dos and don’ts. In the following passage, you will hear about a few things that are usually done or should be done before opting for a pre-owned car stereo.

The first thing that we usually do is to look for the particular type of component that we want in the newspapers, magazines, catalogues, and sale fliers. The next step is contacting the stores or persons selling the pre-owned car stereo. Then come tasks like visiting them, checking the product, etc. These processes are not easy ones because today the market is full of pre-owned products and most of the time it becomes really difficult and confusing going through the long research.

The best solution to buy it without any trouble or confusion is to buy pre-owned car stereos online. There are ample online trading companies and communities that sell pre-owned car stereos. Moreover, there are sites which will not only guide you regarding these kinds of car stereos but will also help you with the information about the persons owning the product.

It is a well-known fact that if you opt for buying a new or branded car stereo system, it will be of better quality. But it will definitely cost more. Now, pre-owned car stereo has a vital advantage over a new car stereo, that is, the price. So, if you are planning to buy a car stereo which befits a tight budget, then this is the best option. Buying pre-owned car stereo would obviously save a lot of money. Infact, if you can shop well, you can get a high-end car stereo system at a much lower price. And moreover the online shopping process will not only save your money and energy but it is very fast too. There the whole transaction will be over in no time.

Buying pre-owned car stereo online is basically trouble free. But as a buyer you have lots of responsibilities regarding the whole process starting from research, selection and buying. In this case, however, your first job is to perform the research properly using the online resources. This is necessary to make sure about your knowledge regarding the product and its features. Secondly, you must not get attracted to the big brands available at low price, until and unless you try out or check the products. A clear verification of the pre-owned car stereo is necessary, also to ensure about the condition of the product claimed by the online company, site or seller.

However, during your research for buying pre-owned car stereo offline or online, you ought to be aware of the capacity of your vehicle. That means, your car should be capable of handling the particular system you are going to buy. There are online companies that provide free advice. Therefore if you want to get more information about the product and want to clear your doubts, you can talk to an audio specialist.

By: Victor Epand

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Could a car owner have custom car audio added to a vehicle with “lambo doors”? That question has popped into the head of a freelance writer in California. The writer has previously witnessed all of the operations involved in the process of adding custom car audio to a Jeep Cherokee. Now she has learned that car owners are being encouraged to get Lamborghini-like doors.

That freelance writer hesitates to imagine what she may next find in her driveway. In November of 2005 the writer found two young adult males using her driveway as the site for the addition of custom car audio. One of those two lads had taken a course on auto mechanics with the former instructor at Culver City High School, a school close to Sony studios. He had agreed to share his knowledge with the writer’s son. Hence, the two of them had commenced the long process required to complete a custom car audio job.

At one point the writer’s son called to his mother and invited her to come outside and to see for herself what her son and his friend were doing. What that writer saw was two car doors with the “stuffing” pulled out of them. The quest for a custom car audio system had led those two young men to place speakers in the doors of the Jeep Cherokee.

The two “stereo specialists” did not show the writer how they had wired the speakers to the power source and to the amplifier. Their failure to grant the writer a look at their wiring operations has caused that writer to now ponder on a particular question: Could a vehicle with car speakers in the doors also have “lambo doors”? In other words, could a car owner who enjoyed the sound delivered by custom car audio logically expect to add “lambo doors” to that same car?

The writer has seen pictures that show how the “lambo doors” swing upward, instead of swinging out. Wiring speakers into such doors would seem to present a real challenge. Could one have custom car audio in a car with such doors? One writer in California wants to know.

By: Sebastian Schneider

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