Home Speakers - Tips
2008-03-14 07:52:00
Clear sound is considered to be one of the most important elements of a great home theater experience. Quality sound really brings film to life and that fact spurs many home theater aficionados to select their home speakers and sound equipment with great care.Too often, though, the speakers that sounded great in the listening room don’t pack the same punch when installed at home. The issue is usually related to speaker positioning.There are a few factors anyone should consider when installing home speakers. One should be aware of proper distancing, height and angling (also referred to as toe-in). Sometimes the perfect set-up is outlined in the owner’s manuals and documentation that come with the speakers. In other cases, it’s necessary to evaluate proper positioning with a “trial a
Remote Car Starters
2008-03-13 07:49:00
Cars have always been a natural target for thieves, as they can be smoothly sold at a good price. Today, car thefts are rising at an alarming rate, and it is said that a car is stolen every 20 seconds. In order to curtail the rising trend in car thefts, alarm companies are making highly improved and new alarm systems for cars. They are proving to be very handy and effective and are recommended by most car dealers.Remote
start car alarms (remote car starters) are the latest improvement and have amazing high tech features. These systems are outfitted with the latest technology of antiscan and antigrab. The multiple programmable features of the remote start car alarms, makes them very practical for car users. These alarms are also operational in cold weather. The exclusively designed remote i
Modern vehicles’ electronics systems
2008-03-12 07:45:00
As we advance through the decades with progression in electronics
, science and technology we must not forget the basis of our modern day sources of transportation. I would like to explicate a system in which I am fairly familiar with and have been the highlights of my interests. This is the recent power developments and characteristics of a four-cycle engine. Also known as the Otto cycle engine, the four-stroke engine works of off many mechanical components that simply derive power on the basic mixture of air and fuel. Hence the name “four cycle” such an engine consists of four complete strokes or cycles to consume and make power. With the completion of four cycles, intake, compression, power and exhaust, such a machine can thoroughly and consistently make power.Today, manufacturers ar
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Bazooka ELA100.2 Amplifier
2008-03-07 07:11:00
The Bazooka
ELA100.2 is arguably one of the most popular entry-level amplifiers available on the market today. First debuting in mid 2007, the ELA100.2 has become the backbone of Bazooka's affordable high-performance amplifier series.The ELA100.2 is solid performing with 115 watts through 2 channels at 4 ohms, 165 watts through 2 channels at 2 ohms, and 330 watts through bridged single channel at 4 ohms. It also features tri-mode capable outputs, allowing you to connect speakers in stereo mode and an additional subwoofer in mono. It could even be daisy-chained to any other compatible Bazooka audio component such as a Class D amplifier or a Bazooka amplified bass tube.This 2-channel amplifier is protected by its built-in thermal, short circuit, and overload protection circuitry. If you're w
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Motorola T605 Bluetooth Hands-free System
2008-03-07 06:44:00
Author: Car Audio BloggerMotorola
Bluetooth
Automotive Music & Hands
-free System
T605Leveraging Bluetooth hands-free and stereo profiles, the Motorola T605 offers one seamless solution that provides access to digital music and phone calls directly through your car’s sound system. Enabling each device to be in tune with the other, the Motorola T605 is designed to pause the music when a call comes in and resume the music when the call ends.The Motorola Bluetooth® Automotive Music & Hands-free System T605 adds digital music and calls via Bluetooth® wireless technology to the car’s sound system for a great experience. Hands free calling optimized for the car with digital signal processing for noise reduction, plus volume goes up as background noise increases. The Motorola T605 al
IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad 72W Slim Car Adapter
2008-03-05 03:12:00
IBM/Lenovo
73P4485 ThinkPad 72W AC/DC Car Adapter
for ThinkPad X30, X40, X40 Tablet, ThinkPad T40 & R50 Series Notebooks, ThinkPad Port Replicator II & IBM Multiple Battery Charger II. Lighten your load when you travel with our new thinner 72W AC/DC Combo Adapter. Get more access to power for your ThinkPad laptop computer with this AC/DC adapter.Enjoy the convenience of having one power adapter for the office, home or travel. Maintain your power while traveling in your car, or on the plane with the DC connector so your system keeps working as long as you do. And, when you arrive, plug into the AC wall outlet at your destination. This option is not compatible with G and Z Series ThinkPad.IBM/Lenovo 73P4485 Features:New slim design is 40 percent thinner than our previous model to tak
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How to Build Car Stereo System
2007-12-12 21:53:00
The "ideal" car audio system is not necessarily the loudest one, or the most expensive one. It's the one that best meets your needs. So, the first step is to figure out what your needs are.Ask yourself the right questions.First, the most important question: What is the one thing you want your new car stereo to do for you? If you can't quite put your finger on it, let's take a close look at your current system. What type of car system do you have now? How does the sound of your current system make you feel? Do you find yourself tapping your foot or drumming your fingers on the steering wheel? Does a funky rhythm section groove get you smiling? Does a blues guitar solo send shivers down your back?No? Is the sound flat, dull, tinny, wimpy? Then you suffer from the listening to an older car
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Subwoofer Sizes
2008-03-15 07:55:00
Subwoofers have been used widely in cars to enhance the sound quality and make the driving experience more enjoyable. There are 4 main sizes of car subwoofers:8 inch subwoofers: They are considered to be the smallest subwoofers for pumping out bass without sacrificing trunk space.10 inch subwoofers: They are commonly used subwoofers for installations where space is at a premium.12 inch Subwoofers: They are the most common subwoofer size; 12" subs provide good response at low frequencies.15 Subwoofers: They are larger car subwoofers that hit harder and even deeper than 12 inch subwoofers.Before you buy your next subwoofer, it’s really important to check out which subwoofers fits your needs the most. This way, you will eliminate any future problems when it comes to installing you sub.
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Pioneer Mono Amplifiers GM-Series Go Digital
2008-03-18 09:26:00
LAS VEGAS (Business Wire) Pioneer
Electronics Inc. launched 2 mono Class-D car amplifiers to join its family of GM-series car audio amplifiers. Two New Amplifiers
Incorporate Digital
Technology Making Them More Efficient. These new car amplifiers are designed to combine high power output and high efficiency while simultaneously producing the high-fidelity audio Pioneer is known for.The Pioneer GM-D7400M and Pioneer GM-D8400M digital mono amplifiers, intended for powering large subwoofers, use digital technology that make them 80-95 percent more efficient than conventional class A/B amplifiers. Due to the increased efficiency, the physical size of the new amplifiers was also reduced by 45%, making them more compact and easier to install.“Adding an amplifier to an in-car entertainment syst
Dell 310-6557 Auto Power Adapter
2008-03-20 09:31:00
Dell 65W Combination AC/Auto Power Adapter
This combination, auto, air, ac power adapter is compatible with Dell Latitude, Inspiron and Dell Precision Laptops. Power your notebook anywhere - on the road, in-flight or at your desk. Plugs into any standard wall outlet, auto outlet or air outlet.Compatible Dell Laptop Models: Dell Inspiron: 300m, 500M, 600M, 700M, 710M, 630M, 6000, 8500, 8600, 9300, 9200.Dell Latitude: D400, D420, D500, D505, D510, D520, D600, D610, D800, D820, X300. D600, D610, D620, D800, D810, D820.Dell Precision: M60, M65, XPS M140.Dell XPS: XPS M1210. Dell P/N: 310-6557, UC473, 310-7712, 310-2862, 310-4002, F7970, 310-4804, F2663, W1451, 310-3149 , 310-2860, 310-3399 , 310-6325, PA-1650-05D2, 1X917, 5U092, PA-1650-05D, W5420 A00, 310-7867, HF274, 310-7740, 310-7701, 310-
Blaupunkt announces the TravelPilot Lucca 5.3
2008-03-22 09:35:00
Blaupunkt has announced the introduction of its next generation portable satellite navigation device, the TravelPilot Lucca 5.3. * Route guidance in 40 European countries * Full seven digit postcode search * Voice control for quick, easy input of destination address * Driver assistance features including Bluetooth mobile phone operation * Almost two million points of interest includedThis high specification unit comes in a slim, space-saving design, incorporating a clear, 4.3 inch display. The colour-coded menus are extremely easy to use, and the Lucca’s ultra-fast route calculation, together with a wide range of sophisticated driver assistance functions, ensure a trouble-free journey – whether the user is travelling to a business meeting in London or holidaying across Europe.TravelPil
Pioneer uBus - USB Control for iPod & MP3 Players
2008-03-24 09:39:00
Do more with Pioneer
“uBus” USB Control
- not just iPod
® direct control*, “uBus” also controls many MP3 players** and USB memory devices (”Jump Drives”) as well. Access, control and high-resolution playback are supremely fast and straightforward. Simply plug in USB-compatible equipment (such as an iPod® nano, iPod® Video, or another portable digital player or USB memory device) into the included USB connector. This direct, high-speed (USB 2.0), adapter-free connection plus built-in 24-bit Delta Sigma D/A Converter assures extraordinary sound quality as well as convenience.Control and operation is extremely intuitive and responsive with the 7-Way Rotary Commander, which works similar in all respects to an actual iPod. You can easily select from Artists, Albums, Genres, Playli
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Save Money On Car Audio Gear
2008-03-28 06:02:00
Car audio system may be one the most expensive hobbies one can have. But what are you going to do when an amazing car audio gear is available with great features. Well the first option that comes to mind is to bargain on that particular gadget which is not a bad idea. However make sure you bargain wisely while presenting a price that is between the wholesale and the retail price as the seller will definitely not agree on a wholesale price for the reason that most of these dealers earn their commission through the profit they get in what they sell.The craze of jazzing up your car from inside and outside with the available stuff these days has taken over the entire globe. The thing that people love to do is to have electronic gadgets installed in their cars to feel at home yet keep it fresh.
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Having Problems With Your Car Audio?
2008-04-15 14:45:00
One of the biggest things that you can do to show how much money you have is to have a great car stereo system. Now the only problem with this is the fact that your car audio system may cost a lot of money, but if you do not tune it right then you are just wasting your time. Tuning your car stereo is just as important as the car stereo you choose to buy. To make sure you have the best sound you are going to have to spend some time adjusting it to the right tone that you want. There are a lot of things you have to look out for, but with a little bit of help you are going to have the best car stereo on the block!When you are trying to tune your car stereo you want to get the max amount volume without making it sound distorted. To do this you are going to have to mess with some of your settin
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Pimp Your Ride With A Custom Car Stereo
2008-04-17 14:49:00
Modifying your car is a trend that will never go out of fashion. The reason to this is the electronic gadgets, stereo system and many other fine piece of art available to dazzle up your car. Usually what guys prefer installing in their car as a first priority is custom car audio system with a woofer in your trunk and an awesome display to change your CD’s from one to another. Many shops can be found to provide this kind of services for you to pimp your car and give it a complete different look from the inside as well as outside.The accessories available for cars are so many that it might be hard for one to make a decision as you do not want too much stuff in your car otherwise it will just overdo it. Starting from remote car starters, window tinting, keyless entry, security system, multi
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Car Audio Mistakes - Avoid Them
2008-04-19 14:51:00
Lack of specific plans, result in car audio mistakes. Car audio mistakes can be avoided by examining various issues and devising a plan that suits the one, who owns a car. At the outset, to stay away from car audio mistakes, it is imperative to chart out a budget and to adhere to it. Prioritizing various issues is quite significant, before one decides to buy a new audio system. Evaluation of various aspects, before modifying the car, can avoid regretting the decisions, later. The choice of high-end and low-end models of audio system requires examining the time spend in the car and its utility. A bit of discretion can save one from the embarrassment of having made car audio mistakes.Choosing car audio can be a tough job, with a wide variety of products that allure you with unique features,
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, Avoid
Car Stereo System
2008-04-21 14:52:00
One of the best things you can do for your car audio system is to properly tune it. There are several variables to consider when doing this, and I am going to walk to through the most important ones so you will have a good understanding of how to get the most “bang” for the buck from you system.Assuming you have an amplified system with one or more subwoofers, you can dial in your system to give you the best sound and have the durability you want from it. It starts at the head unit. You want a head unit with a good, strong output signal, between 4 and 5 volts on its pre-outs. Audiophiles tell us that 2-3 volts of good clean signal is good too, but that will require a little more amplifier power to get the decibels we’re looking for.You also want a head unit with an adjustable subwoof
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, System
Tips On Choosing A Car Audio System
2008-04-23 14:55:00
Car audio has moved a long way from the old standard AM/FM Radio/Tape Deck combo. Today, in-vehicle multimedia systems include DVD video, television and navigation systems with local hotspot news. Common to all systems is the sound quality.The quality of sound in a car audio system depends upon a number of factors - the type and quality of the media player system, the type of speakers used, the acoustics of the vehicle and interference from other devices. Type and Quality of Media Player System
Before we look at the different types of in-vehicle media players it pays to have a basic understanding of audio quality. When deciding what type of audio system to install, and also when comparing one make and model to another, there are two key specifications to consider: Signal-to-noise ratio [SN
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Make Your Mind For Car Audio Installation
2008-04-24 15:40:00
We all love to have our own cars. But we never think how difficult it is when we have to deal with all aspects for a better maintenance. In this regard, if you want to ask owners of cars on their experiences with regard to the installation of car audio. Now, car audio installation happens to be a specialized job on a practical level, requiring at least basic knowledge on car models and electronics. The last audio output depends to a large extent on the correct installation. May You buy the best equipment, but if it is properly installed, then the result will be poor. The combination of son, amplifiers, alternators and loudspeakers must be fully implemented so great audio effects.Now, starting with the loudspeaker by accident location is the most important part of the establishment or insta
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