Millions of people around the world love their iPhones for it’s phone abilities, the ability to browse the web, and also it’s iPod features as well. Set up correctly, it can be a great addition to your car for both daily commutes and longer road trips. The first problem is connecting your phone to the speakers in your car. There are a variety of available solutions with a range of costs and qualities. Some car stereos have a plug specifically for an iPod or a place to plug in an auxiliary source of sound. If yours doesn’t have this, you can look into a device that broadcasts your music on the radio so that your car stereo can receive and play it. Still another option is a cassette adapter if… Continue reading

Car entertainment has gone through many improvements over the past few years featuring new technologies. These technologies were implemented to maximize sound quality and luxury in your car. Now a days, CD players, AM/FM radios and cassette players are no longer considered to be optional. All new cars are equipped with a radio and CD player. Today, car stereo systems come in many features, sizes and options to choose from to accommodate your needs.

What are the common car stereo features?

1) Pre-amp outputs: Many stereos come with pre-amp outputs. These outputs can be crucial if you are planning to run a car amplifier without need for any modifications. Some units are equipped with multiple outputs and occasionally ones that are crossed over. Since car have a lot of electrical noise in… Continue reading

A Breakdown is a nightmare for all motorists; they can stress you out and cause unnecessary road rage among other motorists on the road, especially if they are running late. However, in this article we are going to put your mind at ease by providing you with the top three tips to keep your car going strong and making sure that your car is well maintained and hopefully reduces the risk of a bigger problem or more expensive solution.

1.Avoid having to call for breakdown assistance

The first tip is, avoid breakdowns in the first place by making basic checks on your car before a long journey. For example: by ensuring that your tyres are in good working order and are properly inflated, your anti-freeze is topped up, your brakes are in… Continue reading

Since the 60’s & 70’s we have had the need to be entertained whilst driving, obviously as time has gone by car entertainment systems have become much more complex and user friendly, but has it become more enjoyable and important?

In actual fact the first stereo or “audio device” that was installed into a car dates back to the 1930 by the Galvin Brothers, who started the trend. However it didn’t take off straight away as many other factors hindered the popularity which we won’t get into now. It was a considerable time later before cars was produced with an entertainment system included.

Car stereos were the first real type of entertainment, mainly consisting of a car radio with tuneable frequencies that would cycle through a range of AM broadcasting stations, they… Continue reading

As with all car audio products the next generation is always around the corner. The competitive nature of the industry means that if companies fall behind with products it’s very difficult for them catch up. So what do they have to do to stay ahead of the game and how much say do we have in the new products being developed?

Well surprisingly a lot. Manufactures of all products aim to cover all aspects of development, from predicting future trends to ensuring the functionality of unique and original features work correctly. A good source of new features is new products released from other industries that become popular and mainstream. The classic example of this is the iPod, now virtually all headunits are fully compatible or have an adapter making them compatible… Continue reading

Do you get bored of driving long distances with no company to entertain you? Its time you considered investing into a Kenwood stereo system, your companion to combat loneliness while driving. The head unit of Kenwood stereos is a class apart. It is loud, powerful and clear even at the lowest audio levels. With high demanding equalizers and frequency distribution, Kenwood speakers meet all consumer expectations of a quality stereo system. With in-dash cassette, CD and DVD receivers, Kenwood offers a terrific line-up of high-end products with premium internal components that makes your system a cut above the others. With an illuminating screen, your stereo player just adds to style quotient of your car.

Its undefeated preset sound settings makes sure that music sounds like ‘music’ to your ears. Its expandability… Continue reading