What to consider when buying an aftermarket audio system?
That said, with such a large variety of aftermarket car audio system types available on the market, it can be difficult to determine which car stereos can be the right one for your car. If you’re looking to buy a new aftermarket car stereo, you’ll have a lot of things to consider such as price, size, features etc.
What should I look for in a stereo receiver?
Look out for features like 4K and HDR compatibility to make sure your picture looks the best it can when passed through the receiver. The most important outputs on a stereo receiver are the speaker terminals. They may be simple spring clip connectors on an entry-level receiver, but most have binding posts.
Is it good to refurbish an old stereo receiver?
Refurbishing a receiver can drain your money because you have to spend money to get it ready for use. A new receiver is good to go from the start. You see, that’s the catch dealing with old stereo receivers. You might think, “oh, I’ll only have to spend this much, why not?” In reality, costs can get much higher.
What do you call an aftermarket car stereo?
These stereos are called OEM replacements. Sound systems that have Bluetooth are made for hands-free use. This allows a driver or passenger to pair their Bluetooth devices like a smartphone to the car stereo to manage calls and music. The stereos come with an external microphone and play the sound with the car speakers.
Do you need to buy an aftermarket stereo unit?
Adding an aftermarket stereo isn’t a straight swap with the stock unit. For a start, the Audio 15 is not a standard (DIN) width or height. It’s wider and taller than any aftermarket unit you’ll find. That means you’ll need to buy a fascia panel insert to go around your replacement stereo and hold it in place.
What kind of receiver do I need for my car stereo?
A CD or DVD receiver is what you need. If you don’t need disc playback, then a digital media or multimedia receiver might be best for you. Read our digital media receiver buying guide for more info.
Refurbishing a receiver can drain your money because you have to spend money to get it ready for use. A new receiver is good to go from the start. You see, that’s the catch dealing with old stereo receivers. You might think, “oh, I’ll only have to spend this much, why not?” In reality, costs can get much higher.
What do you need to know about aftermarket car audio?
This is a great way to talk while driving. Other Bluetooth stereos also come with A2DP sound streaming to help any audio file or extension from a Bluetooth device to play through the car speakers. Almost any aftermarket car stereo comes with a CD player except for digital media receivers.