Your car stereo is the centerpiece of the whole audio system.
To make sure the stereo you choose meets all your needs, here
are some steps and tips given. The first four tips would help
before actually visiting the store and the rest would come in
handy at the store.
Stereo
from Kenwood
Pioneer
make of Car audio
Car
stereo from Sony
Steps:
Read car audio magazines that give details about the available
products with their features.
Make a prioritized list of the features you want in a stereo.
Write down the make, model and year of your car.
Get a cassette or CD of your favorite music.
Ask a salesperson to suggest stereos based on your prioritized
feature list. If the choices bust your budget, eliminate features
one by one until you find at least three stereos you can afford.
Listen to each stereo, using your own music, and select
the one that sounds best.
Make sure your choice is easy to operate.
Check that everything you need is in the stereo's packing
box. The package should include a faceplate, carrying case,
sleeve, main plugs (some have one, some have two), one or
two metal keys (for removing the stereo), an owner's manual
and an installation manual.
Tips:
If you choose a radio/cassette as your base unit, make sure
it is compatible to a CD changer. (You can add one later.)
Choose a stereo with a built-in power source.
A good stereo should have four channels so it can drive
four speakers.
Select a stereo with high-level outputs; if you plan to
add an amplifier later, choose a stereo that also has low-level
outputs.
The base unit can be either an AM/FM radio/cassette player
or a CD player, according to your preference.
Select a stereo manufactured by a company you are familiar
with, and buy it from an authorized dealer. This ensures that
the warranty will be valid.
It is equally important to take care of the surroundings
(traffic) while playing the music in your car.
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