Sometimes car stereos develop those “seemingly” trivial issues that don’t affect their core performance. Nonetheless, they still make it a lot of hassle to use the head unit. Case in point: A JVC car stereo with its buttons not working. … Read more
For many people, the single point of buying a sub is how “hard” it hits with its output. Therefore, “what hits harder 1 ohm or 4 ohms” is a recurring question on car audio forums. In this post, we will … Read more
No audiophile would advise you to add an extra battery for your stereo system just for the sake of it. A second battery with no reasonable use only acts as a load for the car’s alternator. However, there are some … Read more
You might not succeed in resuming all your car functions after resurrecting its battery through a jump-start. Case in point: a car radio doesn’t turn on after the battery dies and you jump-start your vehicle. To get around this frustration, … Read more
If you are reading this article, you might have experienced what’s more bothersome than having a broken stereo unit, i.e., a car radio that won’t turn off. In some instances, your car radio gets over-efficient and continues to provide transmission … Read more
Airspace is the volume of the inside of a speaker enclosure. If you want your speaker units to produce the sound for which they are originally designed, you need to ensure that their enclosure has sufficient airspace. All the high-range … Read more
Many stock and aftermarket car radios and stereo systems come with an anti-theft feature that locks you out of the system if its power is cut off. This feature comes in handy when a petty thief steals the radio from … Read more
Without any modification, a 6 ½ speaker fits into a cutout with a diameter of 4.8-5.2 inches. Similarly, a 6 ¾ diameter speaker goes into 5.2-5.7-inch cutouts. But if there is an adapter bracket enclosed with the speaker, it won’t … Read more
A signal-to-noise ratio (s/n ratio) is a vital parameter for determining the quality of an audio device— be it an amplifier, subwoofer, or speaker. When it comes to amplifiers, any signal-to-noise ratio equals to or bigger than 80 decibels is … Read more
