Don’t you know that your car is more than just a means of transportation? With the right setup, it is actually also the perfect place for you to listen to your favorite songs. The insulation there allows you to crank the volume up as loud as you want it. Needless to mention, when you’re driving out of town, you can enjoy the scenery along the road as well.
But getting it right is the challenge in auto audio system installation. Small mistakes like poor wiring and low power can prevent you from experiencing the maximum potential of your car’s audio system. Therefore, read this guide first before you hit the auto shop.
Upgrade the Audio Player
Practicality is everything when it comes to audio players. Ditch that old model that has too many buttons and upgrade to touch screen car stereos. But make sure that the player supports bluetooth connection, aux port, and USB port. If yours doesn’t include the bluetooth feature, you may consider buying a separate adapter that uses the cigarette lighter socket. But this is actually not a good idea because it won’t last long.
Furthermore, when we say ‘upgrade’, it doesn’t always mean that the most recent model is the ideal. We all have different preferences, after all. For instance, since new audio players do not support CDs, it is definitely okay to buy an old one that has that feature. However, make sure that everything is still in shape.
Add More Speakers
The built-in speakers in most cars are of poor quality. But even if you try to add some custom speakers there, you should be careful with the so-called ‘premium’ systems. Sometimes, the word only means an addition of two or four more cheap amps in the speakers. You surely can hear everything louder if you have them, but if you have sensitive ears, you’ll notice that they can’t deliver the right frequencies.
Just buy an aftermarket sound system. Even though the price difference can reach up to $200 or even $500, you’ll feel tighter bass, pristine sound, and clear details of any kinds of instruments played in the song.
Get a Decent DAC (Digital-to-Analog-Converter)
A true audiophile will prefer CDs over playing music from smartphones. Your phones have a built-in DAC for sure, but it is designed for earbud speakers, not a car’s audio system. As a result, weak bass and unclear details are often noticeable when you play a song in your car via your phone.
Therefore, it is better to have a car audio system that has its own DAC unit. Although it may not sound as good as if you play the song directly from the CD, but it is better.
Pick the Right Song Formats
We’re all so accustomed to digital music, and we forget that most of those files are the compressed version of the real thing. CDs are in the WAV format. And your music had better be in that format as well. But if this step consumes your phone’s memory too much, downgrade to FLAC. It is way better than mp3.