So you want to upgrade your driving experience and also the sound quality but dont know where to start. The Easiest way to better the caliber of audio in your car is to improve your standard speakers. stock factory fitted speakers normally only supply between 5w & 20w peak output & usually made from inferior substandard materials compared to aftermarket alternatives. The materials used are prone to distort and whine when the power supplied is turned up to near maximum levels and struggle to play bass. Considering that most Factory head-units (stereos) only supply an amplified power signaling of up to 20w, you can see that the speakers are very quickly at the maximal level which cause sound distortion.

Aftermarket or upgraded Speakers are usually between 50w RMS to 250w RMS (400w Peak), immediately providing the extra quality needed. though the Power output is not the only guide to how good the speakers are, it is a good indication to how the speakers will process the power provided and reproduce into a good output which in turn will improvr the sound quality and sound performance.

Depending on the level, quality and volume wanted or required, factory head-units may not be able to reproduce the signal to a powerful enough level so this may also need to be a consideration. This is only usually the case when building a whole system involving Amps & Subs, in which case you would need either an aftermarket stereo or a line-driver popular Manufacturers of upgraded stereos are Alpine, Pioneer, Kenwood and also Sony..

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Everybody wants some form of entertainment in the car, and having a car stereo just does it. However, the stereo receivers we have nowadays have much more to offer than simply being able to play music. Whether you are buying one to replace your old deck or just to add some entertainment on your ride, here are some things that you can look for in a car stereo receiver.

Car Stereo Features
It all comes down to what the receiver has to offer. The old ones can play audio CDs, cassette tapes and radio stations but there are more forms of media supported by the latest car stereos. MP3 and WMA files are also now supported. You just insert a disk with these files and most receivers can read and play the content. Even other multimedia formats are now supported such as JPEG for photos and AVI or DVD files for videos. Many portable and mass storage devices such as MP3 players and iPods are also now compatible with car stereos, thanks to the USB ports that are now available. One plug and your music library suddenly expands it can last you days, even weeks, to finish your entire playlist.

With the latest car stereo decks, AM/FM radios are a thing of the past. The latest receivers now offer satellite and high-definition radio. These two are an upgrade to the traditional analog radio signals we used to listen to. Satellite radio is a subscription service just like a cable television where you can choose from a wide range of radio programming of individual music genres, news, sports and talk shows. All of these are free of commercials so it is also like a huge music library. HD radio is a new technology that transmits digital sound instead of analog so there are no more static or bad reception problems. This also gives a huge improvement to the quality of the sound transmitted by the radio station, whether FM or AM station.

With HD radio on enabled decks, there is also another neat feature called iTunes tagging. Digital sounds are not the only things transmitted by HD radio but other information as well such as song data including artist and song title. When you press the tag button on the receiver, the song data gets saved in the memory and when you later plug in your iPod, the information is transferred. When you sync the iPod with your computer, you can buy the song through iTunes then you will be able to download the song. This is very useful when you hear something that you like but do not know the title or artist. You will no longer have to search the Internet for some lines from the lyrics that you barely remember. How about if it is in an instrumental piece?

The latest car stereo decks are also concerned about the skyrocketing car accidents due to cell phone use while driving. You can now use your cell phones hands free via Bluetooth technology with just a press on your stereo. It also automatically stops anything that is playing such as the radio or your portable music player. On the little screen, the number of the person calling you will appear so you can decide whether you want to take the call or not.

To make it even more impressive, especially for anyone riding with you, some car stereo receivers also have remote control using infrared technology. Persons in the backseat can also control what is playing on the stereo without having to reach all the way to the front.

Of course, you want your car stereo to be user-friendly as well. When you buy a new receiver, look for something that has a neat graphical user interface and organized, labeled buttons and knobs so you know what you are doing. Let us face it, we are not really fond of reading user manuals that much. Having one look and understanding the layout and set up of the stereo is important for you to maximize its use.

Great sound is the most important aspect of the stereo since it is what you meant to have in the first place. Some stereo receivers now have technology to reverse the compression of audio files for a better sound. Built-in amplifiers are also improved and equalizer presets and adjustability enables you to control the output of the sound.

Car Stereo Pricing
About half of your decision to buy a car stereo deck is probably influenced by the price of the receiver. When you weigh the price and the features and see that you get your bang for a buck, you will definitely buy it. Car stereo decks are priced differently depending on the manufacturer and the features included in it. Normally, the more features there are, the more expensive it gets, although some would throw in some features for free. Wouldn’t you like to control your gate, garage door or even your front yard lights with your stereo as well? For the basic features, the price of car stereo receivers can be as low as £79 More sophisticated and feature-rich ones can go up to £1,000++.

A Tip Before Buying your new Car Stereo
You cannot base your decision to buy  car stereos solely on what the salesman has told you. Yes, the product may indeed have all the features mentioned but will it last long? How is their customer service for technical support? These and other things can only be learned from others who bought it. Scout the Internet for reviews and feedbacks and if it is majorly positive, then by all means, get yourself that new car stereo deck.

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The question I get asked the most so I thought I would help you decide which option suits you the best.

 So you are ready to start building your car audio system YES? Where to start? Well a good place to begin is with the Sub box. There are many types of enclosures for every vehicle and listening style and each has its advantages and dis-advantages. As just a general rule of thumb it is important to make sure your subwoofers will match the chosen enclosure so I recommend knowing what you are planning to run before starting.  So for instance before deciding on a subwoofer box you will want to check what the recommended cubic capacity & specifications are for that model.  Now we will discuss a few different options available for enclosures.

Sealed Sub Boxes  

The most common and versatile type of enclosure is sealed. This style enclosure is ideal for any application where space is going to be an issue. In some cases a sealed recommendation for subwoofer box will be half of what the ported recommendation is. They also have the advantage over ported and band pass enclosures in terms of overall sound clarity. A sealed subwoofer box will deliver a tight, clean and accurate bass response and have a flat frequency response curve. In general a sealed box will be for listeners looking for sound quality driven system that is clean across the entire frequency band.

Vented Sub Boxes 

Next up are ported or vented enclosures, “ported” & “vented” are synonymous, it just means the enclosure has a hole in it to let air escape. You know that guy you can hear from 2 blocks away? Well he is likely running ported box. This style enclosure will likely be about twice the size of a similar sealed box since the airspace inside the chamber is much larger. Ported enclosures are tuned to a certain frequency range which is determined by the port length, width and diameter. The port can be in several configurations such as rounded or a slot which is narrower and taller. Each subwoofer will have a specific frequency they are designed to run at for maximum output. Depending on what you plan to use the enclosure for it can be tuned to various frequency ranges by modifying the port.

In general most competition SPL vehicles tune to high frequencies around 45Hz or higher. This setup would be designed for absolute maximum output but sacrificing a great deal of sound quality. A ported box tuned 25Hz will still allow your system to hit the ultra low bass notes while still keeping sealed like sound quality. The disadvantage is the enclosure will then have a fairly flat frequency range. And then the most common frequency range found usually in pre-built ported / vented enclosures is around 33 – 35Hz. At this frequency the enclosure will still deliver much more bass output than a sealed box but at the same time will still retain most of the sound quality. In other words you will get the best of both worlds with a ported box run at about 33Hz.

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This latest product from Alpine is their new navigation device, the NVE-M300P, which is designed to work in conjunction with any of Alpine’s touch screens. The unit, which is about the size of a cigarette packet, allows for easy installation thanks to its size and the fact it doesn’t require a speed pulse connection.

This is due to the fact it includes their accurate SIRF Ttian Processor for the best GPS and Gyro & Acceleration testing and for accurate positioning in tunnels or built up areas where GPS can be lost. Alpine believe this unit has the fastest start up, fastest route calculations and fastest re-routing of any comparable device on the market.

For more information contact us on sales@b-a-s-s.co.uk

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Take a look at the NEW universal range of Subwoofer boxes / subwoofer enclosures / bass boxes “STREET THUNDER” carefully designed and manufactured so any subwoofer can be used in them available in 10″ 12″ and 15″ Double enclosures also available.

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They come in 3 sizes 10″ (1.375 cu ft) RRP £49.99 12″ (2.00 cu ft) RRP £59.99 and 15″ (3.50 cu ft) £69.99 Double boxes available also. For more information please contact us on sales@b-a-s-s.co.uk or click here.

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WIN a £10k Makeover!

Forget Trinny, Suzanna and that Gok fella, when it comes to full on, budget busting makeovers we’ve got a competition that’ll blow your socks off.
To celebrate our event on the 7th of March at Stoneleigh Park, one lucky winner will get a 10k car makeover featuring the latest super slick technology.
Checkout the list of top mods below. So get along to the show and to be in with a chance of winning this wicked kit just answer this simple question.

What date is the Auto Sound and Style show at Stoneleigh Park.? 

A) 7th March 2010 (Text STREET288 A to 87474) 

B) 4th AUGUST 1066 (Text STREET288 B to 87474)

C) 11th November 1944 (Text STREET288 C to 87474)

You can also enter via www.fastcar.co.uk/comps

THE PRIZES

Text STREET288 followed by a space then the letter you think corresponds to the correct answer then a space and your name and email address to 87474, all texts cost 50p, plus your standard network tariff and the comp ends on 10/03/10 at midnight. The winners will be drawn from all the correct entries after the closing date. You can also enter on www.fastcar.co.uk/comps. Full terms and conditions can be found on: http://www.futurenet.com/futureonline/competitionrules.asp

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Auto Sound and Style Show is set to be the perfect season opener for the car audio and performance enthusiast. Some of the country’s top audio installers will be on hand to explain and demonstrate to visitors just how to set a system up for maximum effect. There’s even the Car Clinic where the guys from Turners will diagnose visitors’ installs and let them know how they can be made even better.

There’ll also be the chance to see some of the UK’s loudest and cleanest sounding cars compete in the opening round of the EMMA UK championship, showing off how real sound addicts go at it. On top of all of this there’s also a competition to win a £10k tuning, styling and audio makeover for one lucky visitor’s car, which is sure to attract a huge amount of entries.

But don’t take our word for it take a look at some of the exhibitors and judge for yourself, with the likes of Alcar Wheelwright, Alpine, Armour, Clarion, K&N Filters, Kenwood, Midbass, Parrot and loads more Auto Sound and Style is the start of the show season.

ATTRACTIONS ON THE DAY INCLUDE:

• CAR AUDIO – First glimpse of new models of head units, amps speakers, subwoofers and accessories
• CAR ELECTRONICS – Bluetooth hands-free kits, parking aids, navigation systems and other fab gadgets!
• PERFORMANCE AND STYLING – fresh new performance and styling products including engine enhancement products, body kits, paint finishes, wheels and tyres
• 2010 PRODUCT LAUNCHES – See new products before they hit the high street
• E.M.M.A – see the first round of the 2010 Sound Off competition series with the finest SPL and SQ cars taking part
• FOUR MASTERS - “Car Sound Doctors” – Get practical advice on your sounds from three award-winning installers – Mark Turner, Paul Ellis, Luke Massey!
• UK’S TOP 10 DEMO CARS – Leading audio manufacturers bring their demonstration cars to blow you away
• GIVEAWAYS AND GREAT SHOW DEALS – See it, touch it, hear it, buy it!

TO WIN one of the tickets just send your name, email and contact number to sales@b-a-s-s.co.uk before 5.30pm on Thursday 4th March 2010 for your chance to WIN.

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