Car Alarms and Security
How much security do I need? Is there such a thing as too much?With all the alarm choices out there, each with its own set of features, it's easy to get overwhelmed when trying to decide which alarm to buy and install. Basic packages generally consist of a control module (also referred to as the alarm brain) and a few sensors that trip when the doors are opened. Upgrades in higher-end alarm packages tend to include features like hood and trunk protection; starter interrupt circuits; glass-break, impact, or motion sensors; remote start modules; and inputs for remote functions, such as trunk releases and window roll-up modules. Car Amplifier
Give you a clean power source that can drive your speakers without straining. Your music will sound cleaner and more defined at all volume levels when using an amplifier.. High-powered Car Amplifier
Raise the amplitude of your deck’s signal to over 50 volts. It can convert a low-power signal from a pre-amplifier into a high-power signal (tens to hundreds of watts) needed to drive a loudspeaker. Car Audio
the sound system in an automobile, though the term also refers more broadly to the field of mobile entertainment and is becoming a sport at large. A stock car audio system refers to exactly what was specified by the manufacturer when the car was built. A custom car audio installation could mean anything from the upgrade of the radio to a full-blown customization of a car based around delivering exceptional sound quality or volume from audio equipment.The most common and familiar piece of audio equipment is the radio/tape player/CD player which is generically described as a Head unit, which also can be called a deck, after older tape-decks. It is also the most likely component to be upgraded with an after market item. A recent development in head unit technology has been the addition of CD players with MP3, WMA, and AAC support.Many cars include at least a CD player some have the option for a CD Changer which holds multiple disks either in the head unit itself or in a separate unit usually located in a trunk or console. CD Changer
A CD changer is a fun and handy addition to your car stereo system, no matter how simple or sophisticated your system may be. You gain the benefit of having 6, 8, 10, or even 12 of your favorite CDs stored and ready to play with just a few button pushes. Some CD changers will even play MP3s, making it easy to add MP3 playback to your factory stereo!Another great thing about a CD changer is that you can store your favorite discs in it, instead of letting them rattle around in the backseat or floorboard, where they inevitably get scratched up or sunburned. There's nothing worse than reaching for your favorite disc only to find it damaged beyond all playability. That, of course, assumes your factory stereo plays CDs to begin with. Car Video
car video monitors were first introduced to the market,they primarily consisted of either an overhead or flip down monitor. These types of monitors were geared mainly towards parents who took long trips in the family minivan with their kids. These days, there are quite a few more car video monitor options available to consumers with varying reasons as to what they are used for. Of course the market is still filled with parents looking to keep their keeps occupied during long rides, but now people are installing monitors to entertain business clients, review DVD presentations on the way to a meeting or play the latest Madden football game with their buddies on the way to a pro football game. Aside from the overhead and flip down monitors other types of car video monitors available to consumers include: in-dash monitors, headrest monitors, sun visor monitors, and mirror monitors. Overhead Car Video Monitor
Overhead monitors are exactly what their name implies. You can attach an overhead monitor to the ceiling of your vehicle. Typically they are installed in larger vehicles such as minivans and sport utility vehicles since they require a good amount of headroom for the overhead installation. An overhead car video monitor often fits over your vehicle’s overhead lighting unit. A typical overhead monitor is 7 – 10 inches, but you can buy monitors as large as 20 inches. Flip Down Car Video Monitor
A flip down monitor is basically an overhead monitor that flips down for viewing. When the monitor is not being viewed it can be flipped up to add more overhead space to the vehicle. This type of monitor is also popular with consumers that own cars, who want an overhead car video monitor for their back seat passengers. Flip down monitors come in the same sizes as overhead monitors. In-Dash Car Video Monitor
In-dash car video monitors provide video entertainment to the often-neglected front seat passenger (and driver, although I don’t recommend viewing the in-dash monitor while you are driving). An in-dash monitor is usually one component of a larger unit that includes a TV tuner and receiver. Most in-dash monitors flip up from the unit when being viewed and flip back down to provide more front seat space when it is not being used. These monitors are usually 7 inches or less. Headrest Car Video Monitor
Headrest monitors can either be mounted to the back of your vehicle’s headrest or mounted into your headrest with the use of a mounting bracket and mounting kit. There are even headrest replacement monitors that are designed to replace your vehicle’s original headrest. This allows the consumer to avoid cutting into the original headrest. When you sell or get rid of your vehicle you can replace the headrest monitors with the original headrests. Headrest monitors can be used in conjunction with or as a replacement to an overhead monitor. They are especially popular with car owners, since cars typically do not provide the necessary overhead space for overhead monitors. Headrest monitors are also generally 7 inches or less. Sun Visor Car Video Monitor
Sun visor monitors can either be mounted into your vehicle’s current sun visor or purchased as a replacement to your original sun visor. Manufacturers of sun visor replacement monitors have designed the visors in many different colors and textures to match your vehicle’s interior as closely as possible. A typical sun visor monitor is 5 inches in length although they make them as large as 7 inches. Mirror Car Video Monitor
Mirror car video monitors are LCD displays that are designed to fit over the existing rear-view mirror in your vehicle. Besides being used as a traditional video monitor, mirror monitors are also great for rear view cameras as well. This is the smallest type of monitor available for your vehicle and is generally no more than 4 inches long. Car Navigation
The system is operated by the United States Department of Defense and use of the system is free for anyone. New satellites are periodically launched to replace aging ones. As the technology has improved, the cost of GPS devices has plummeted while the accuracy has increased. Small portable GPS receivers have become very affordable, and the accuracy is amazing. Accuracy varies based on various factors, but it can be as good as a few meters! Land-based supplemental devices can be used to improve accuracy if higher precision is required.
The application of the GPS is very broad, and as the prices come down the number of uses is increasing. Portable GPS devices are used by fisherman and hikers to help them navigate in the wild. Many new cars are being equipped with GPS Systems to help drivers with navigation. Car Speaker and Speaker System
Speakers create sound by making a diaphragm move in and out, and in most cases those diaphragms are in the shape of a cone.
Paper cones have been one of the most popular speaker cone materials for decades, and with good reason. Paper cones are lightweight, rigid, non-resonant and economical. They're inexpensive and they sound good.While paper cones once ruled the speaker world, a majority of the speakers you'll run into these days have cones made of a type of plastic called polypropylene. These cones have all the advantages of paper cones-they're lightweight, rigid, non-resonant, and inexpensive-plus they're immune to humidity and water and really hard to damage. Car Subwoofer
A car subwoofer enclosure helps to define the sound of a car subwoofer. Some subwoofers are enclosed subwoofer systems, meaning that the subwoofers are built into an enclosure and sold as one complete package. Some enclosures are sold separately, so you can choose the type of subwoofer you would like for the enclosure. For the do-it-yourselfers, you can forego the enclosure all together and build one yourself.
Crossover
Crossover help filter out high-frequency noise. Get a low-pass filter to make sure that your car subwoofer only plays low-end bass notes. Most amplifiers have built-in low-pass filters, but if you’re running a multi-amp system, you may need an additional one.
Car Audion System
Has enough system power to run your subwoofer. Many car subwoofers require a car amplifier, so be sure to keep your power needs in mind when you’re buying your subwoofer and amplifier. |