New Year, New Sound: Upgrading Your Car Stereo as a New Year’s Resolution
Elevating Your Car Audio in 2022
We all know what typically happens with new year’s resolutions. You spend weeks telling yourself that you’re going to lose weight, hit the gym more, or quit some bad habit. Then February rolls around and you’re back to your old ways. It’s true…most new year’s resolutions are abandoned a couple months in.
So, why not break the pattern and resolve to do something you really want to do? For instance, you can finally upgrade your car audio. Think of it as a way of improving your quality of life. You spend a lot of time in the car commuting and running errands, so why not make it enjoyable?
Elevating Your Car Audio 101: Always Start with the Car Stereo
If you’re still working with the original car audio equipment provided by your vehicle’s manufacturer, nine times out of ten we’ll tell you that you need to upgrade your car stereo first. Although you may think achieving great sound is all about upgrading the car speakers, this is a common misconception.
Achieving high quality sound always starts with the car stereo. It’s the centerpiece of your car audio arrangement. By going with a premium aftermarket car stereo, you’re setting up the other pieces of your car audio (mid-range car speakers, tweeters, and subs) to perform at even higher levels.
A couple things to keep an eye out for when selecting your new car stereo…you can’t go wrong with getting a built-in internal amp. It’ll serve you well when you’re needing extra power to achieve sound that’s not only loud, but precise and clear. You also want to make sure that your car stereo supports all the file formats or streaming platforms that you typically use.
Beyond that, look for those cool extras that you’ve always wanted out of your car stereo. Having an extra-large display is always nice, especially if you’re using it for navigation. And Apple CarPlay/Android Auto are phenomenal for seamlessly integrating your phone (and your favorite apps) with the car stereo.
If you need help finding the perfect car stereo for your vehicle and budget, don’t hesitate to reach out to the pros at Car Stereo City. We also do installation, meaning we’re a one-stop-shop for all things car audio.
Adding More Boom for Your Buck
If you really want to do your car audio right, you have to go beyond upgrading your car stereo. An aftermarket car stereo can achieve a lot on its own, but your car audio won’t reach its full potential until you upgrade the other components in your system. Here are a few key items you should look into when considering your car audio upgrades.
Powered amplifier: If you want to go loud – we’re talking, REALLY loud – then you can’t go wrong with adding an amp into the mix. This piece of equipment gives your car audio a nice boost in power that helps your speakers hit those high levels without putting undue strain on them.
Premium Coaxial Speakers: We’ll be honest here, your current factory speakers aren’t made to handle much. In fact, most factory car speakers have cones that are made out of cardboard (or other flimsy material). Make upgrading your speakers one of your first orders of business after your car stereo is all set. You can get a nice set of aftermarket coaxial speakers that includes a mid-range car speaker, tweeter, and subwoofer all housed in one unit for around $200 or $300.
External Subwoofers in Subwoofer Boxes: If you really want to boom, you’re going to need subwoofers that can handle all those low frequencies. Don’t be afraid to invest heavily in these if you’re a fan of tracks that carry a lot of bass. Go with sealed subwoofer boxes if you like clean and crisp bass. Go with ported subwoofer boxes if you like thunderous booming bass.
Resolve to Improve Your Car Audio Today with Car Stereo City San Diego
Now that you know the most important components of building out high-quality car audio, the next step is to visit the pros at Car Stereo City San Diego. We have some of the largest selection of car audio from the industry’s top brands. So, whether you’re wanting to simply upgrade your car stereo or go all out and build an entirely new system – we can help.
If you’re been searching for car audio near you that’s performed by experienced professionals, Car Stereo City has all the resources to provide professional-grade car audio installation.
Car Stereo City is located at 8252 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. in sunny San Diego. You can also email us directly using our contact form or call us at (858) 277-1823 to speak with a member of our team.