So your buddy has a new system and it sounds nice, but you know you can do better. Here’s how to build a system that is louder and ultimately make your car audio system sound better than your friend’s.
1. Do it right from the start. It all starts with the head unit. That’s where your sound comes from, and it should start by purchasing the best aftermarket option you can afford. Even the fanciest OEM head unit options can’t hold a candle to a $300 Alpine or Kenwood aftermarket unit with dedicated pre-amp outputs, built-in crossovers, multiple equalization options, time alignment and numerous other ways to adjust your sound.
Factory units don’t have any of that, and they are simply not designed with aftermarket components in mind. All of the adapters, converters, and signal processors in the world won’t fix the terrible things those OEM systems do to your music.
If you want to sound better than your buddy, you need a better head unit! You want to be the best, don’t you? We can place a solid bet that he or she has already made the replacement. What will you do?
2. POWER! After the head unit, nothing beats power. The more you have, the better your system will sound. Of course, that doesn’t mean you have to use all your power—you’ll want to have plenty to spare for those necessary moments.
When I say power, I mean you need amplification. Again, do it right the first time and don’t settle for “enough” power. Even if the speakers say 150 watts max power. That is the max, but remember: with great power comes great responsibility. And with a bit of self-control on your volume knob and proper amplifier gain settings, your speakers will play louder and more clearly than you ever thought possible. When it comes to sound quality at high volume, power is everything.
3. The details, are in the details. Hushmat, foam baffles, F.A.S.T. rings, and custom built enclosures can all have an effect on how much music you can actually hear coming from your speakers. Speaker angle adjustments can make a huge difference on where your sound seems to originate from and what you hear coming from your speakers. It’s far more important to have two speakers mounted and aimed properly than half a dozen speakers slapped anywhere they fit. Proper amp gain adjustments can mean the difference between loud and crystal clear sound and speakers blown from distortion.
Car Audio Nashville
To learn more about Car Audio in Nashville, contact Cartronics, today! Saving up for higher quality equipment the first time around will go a long way towards building a better car audio system. You’ll be happier with the results and spend less by doing it right the first time. It’ll be cheaper than buying a smaller, more budget minded system now and upgrading it later because it’s not loud enough or doesn’t sound as good as you hoped it would. With a little planning and attention to detail, you’ll have the best sounding system on the block!
- Amplifier Installation Accessories
- Amplifiers
- Antenna
- Audison Sound Pack Components
- Audison Sound Packs
- Bass Restoration Processor
- Bronco Specific Products
- Bronco Specific Subwoofer
- Cooler
- Crossover
- DSP Accessory
- DSP Amplifier
- DSP Processor
- Focal Inside Audio Upgrade Kits
- Harley Davidson Accessories
- Harley Davidson Audio Upgrade Kits
- Harley Davidson Specific Speakers
- Headlight Upgrade - HID
- Headlight Upgrade - LED
- Headphones
- Jeep
- LED Lighting - Boat
- LED Lighting - Controller
- LED Lighting - Light Bars
- LED Lighting - Motorcycle
- LED Lighting - Strobe
- LED Lighting - Universal
- Marine
- Morimoto Headlight Lenses
- Morimoto Taillight Lenses
- Motorcycle Amplifier Wire Kit
- Motorcycle Communication System
- Motorcycle Dash Camera / DVR
- Motorcycle Dash Camera / DVR Accessories
- Motorcycle Source Unit
- Motorcycle Speaker
- Motorcycle Subwoofer Kit
- NAV
- Offroad Lighting
- Offroad Lighting Accessories
- Phone Mount
- Power Liftgate Kits
- Powersports & Marine Amplifier
- Powersports & Marine Tower Speaker
- RGB Lighting Accessories
- RGB Lighting Controller
- Radar Detector Add-Ons
- Radar Detectors
- Radio Headunit Accessories
- Radio Mounting Kits
- Radio Replacement Antenna Adapter
- Radio Replacement Antenna Adapters
- Radio Replacement Harnesses
- Radio Replacement Interfaces
- Radio Replacement Wiring Harness
- Radios & Recievers
- Rear Seat Entertainment
- Rear Seat Entertainment Accessories
- Remote Start - Smartphone Control
- Remote Start Systems
- Safety & Security
- Soundbar
- Soundbar Accessories
- Speaker - 3way Component Set
- Speaker - Coaxial 3.5"
- Speaker - Coaxial 4"
- Speaker - Coaxial 4X6"
- Speaker - Coaxial 5.25"
- Speaker - Coaxial 5X7"/6X8"
- Speaker - Coaxial 6"/6.5"/6.75"
- Speaker - Coaxial 6X9"
- Speaker - Coaxial 7X10"
- Speaker - Component Set 3.5"
- Speaker - Component Set 4"
- Speaker - Component Set 5.25"
- Speaker - Component Set 5X7"/6X8"
- Speaker - Component Set 6"/6.5"/6.75"
- Speaker - Component Set 6X9"
- Speaker - Component Set 7"
- Speaker - Component Set 8"
- Speaker - Midbass Driver 7"
- Speaker - Midbass Driver 8"
- Speaker - Midbass driver 6"/6.5"/6.75"
- Speaker - Midbass driver 6X9"
- Speaker - Midrange 3.5"
- Speaker - Midrange Driver 4"
- Speaker - Midrange Driver 5.25"
- Speaker - SPL Coaxial 5.25"
- Speaker - SPL Coaxial 6"/6.5"/6.75"
- Speaker - SPL Coaxial 6X9"
- Speaker - SPL Coaxial 8"
- Speaker - SPL Midbass driver 8"
- Speaker - SPL Midrange driver 6"/6.5"/6.75"
- Speaker - SPL Midrange driver 6X9"
- Speaker - SPL Midrange driver 8"
- Speaker - SPL Tweeter
- Speaker - Tweeter
- Speaker - Wideband 2.75"
- Speaker Adapters
- Speaker Grill
- Steering Wheel Control Interfaces
- Subwoofer Grill
- Subwoofers
- Stealthbox
- Subwoofer - 10"
- Subwoofer - 11"
- Subwoofer - 12"
- Subwoofer - 13"
- Subwoofer - 13.5"
- Subwoofer - 15"
- Subwoofer - 16"
- Subwoofer - 6.5"
- Subwoofer - 8"
- Subwoofer - Amplified Enclosure
- Subwoofer - Loaded Enclosure
- Subwoofer - Shallow 10"
- Subwoofer - Shallow 12"
- Subwoofer - Shallow 13.5"
- Subwoofer - Shallow 8"
- USB Mount
- UTV / Side by Side Audio System
- UTV Accessories - Universal
- UTV Audio Upgrade Kits - Can Am Maverick X3
- UTV Audio Upgrade Kits - Polaris General
- UTV Audio Upgrade Kits - Polaris RZR
- UTV Audio Upgrade Kits - Polaris Ranger
- UTV Audio Upgrade Kits - Yamaha YXZ
- UTV Lighting - Universal
- Vehicle Specific Speakers
- Vehicle Specific Subwoofers