Thursday, July 19, 2012

The Important Elements Of Car Audio

By Tim Kiv


Car audio refers to the sound or video units installed inside of vehicles. These devices have been around since the beginning days of the radio when people would adapt their domestic units to work in their vehicles. Many different versions have existed over the years, such as CD players, compact cassette units, 8-tracks, and tape players via reel-to-reel devices.

Stock units are OEM, or original equipment manufacturer, meaning that they have been applied by the manufacturer during the building process of the car. Generally speaking, these stock devices have evolved in many ways. So much so that many of them do not need extra parts for the purpose of enhancing quality or power of sound.

In newer vehicle models, the control device is known as a head unit. This structure is located between the passenger seat and driver seat in the dash panel. In old vehicles that have audio, this unit is mounted externally under the dash or atop it.

Speakers often include a space-saving design. For instance, the mounting of a tweeter over woofers or using non-circular cone shapes. A particular kind of speaker for low frequency reproduction is known as subwoofers. Motorcycles include similar equipment to give the driver a sound experience as well. Boom cars is the nickname given to cars that have loud sound systems that may violate local noise ordinances.

There are a variety of different components for these devices, in addition to the standard speakers, subwoofers and head units. Electronic car amplifiers are made separate from the other parts of these systems. Generally head units feature amps, but these may not be present or have the necessary features or power. Therefore, there are external amps available that can be purchased and installed.

Capacitors is the name given to the devices that store the energy needed by the amps. These structures are available in different sizes, measured in farads. Damping are sound regulating components that are often installed in the trunk, boot and doors. These are utilized to damping the panels vibration in the car that occurs because of the subwoofer sounds. This is especially common in the boot and trunk area of a vehicle. Other components of these systems: car computer, mobile video, audio processors, crossovers, gaming consoles, cables, multiple CD changers.

Car audio involves the audio or video devices that are placed in vehicles. These devices may be considered stock, manufacturer-installed versions, or owner customized. There are several elements to these units, such as head units, equalizers, controls, speakers, subwoofers and more.




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