Surround Sound in Your Car?

Thread started by Peter Redmer on January 30, 2008 3:24 PM

Who's had great luck with surround sound in their car? The idea of being able to watch a movie in true surround sound while on a road trip is pretty exciting. Tell me about your...

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In-Dash DVD Players - External Monitor?

Thread started by Peter Redmer on January 30, 2008 3:23 PM

I'm seeing a lot of in-dash DVD players. The most common design seems to be the type where a 7" screen (or therabouts) slides out of the player. Have you had good luck with this...

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Subwoofer Features... Gimmicks Or Benefits?

Thread started by Peter Redmer on January 29, 2008 9:33 PM

There are a lot of strange things out there in the world of subwoofers... various materials, some made of poly, some of metal. There are even square subwoofers. There are enclosures with 3, 4 or...

Categories: Subwoofers Subwoofers | Thread's Raw Score: 71,290 | 0  Comments | 4  Views

Which Type of Enclosure?

Thread started by Peter Redmer on January 29, 2008 9:28 PM

Which type of enclosure should I use in my car? I'm seeing a lot of different options, such as bandpass, ported, and sealed enclosures. Typically, I listen to a lot of electronic music, including house,...

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Trunk Rattle

Thread started by Peter Redmer on January 29, 2008 9:25 PM

I don't know about you, but I've heard a lot of sound systems while driving on the road. I do like good, deep, clean, hard hitting bass - but nothing drives me crazier than when...

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Coolest Custom Radar Detector Rig

Thread started by Peter Redmer on January 29, 2008 9:23 PM

Something I'll never forget - taking road trips with my family. Fortunately, we weren't stuck in the family van - we were able to borrow a really nice conversion van from a family friend. This...

Categories: LIDAR / Radar Detectors | Thread's Raw Score: 35,420 | 0  Comments | 2  Views

Motorcycle Speaker Systems

Thread started by Peter Redmer on January 29, 2008 9:18 PM

I've seen some audio systems that are designed to clip on the handlebars of your motorcycle. Many motorcycles come with their own audio system. How do you listen to music on your bike - and...

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Tweeter Material in Car Speakers?

Thread started by Peter Redmer on January 29, 2008 5:20 PM

One thing I've always been kind of torn on is my favorite material for tweeters in car speakers. Looks like there are a lot of options out there: Textile Dome Silk Dome Aluminum Dome Mylar...

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4-Way and 5-Way Speakers

Thread started by Peter Redmer on January 29, 2008 5:16 PM

I've been seeing a lot of 4-Way and 5-Way speakers for car audio applications. Some brands that produce these kinds of car audio speakers are Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony, and Eclipse. I'm not sure if I've...

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Nostalgia - Mini Disc Head Units

Thread started by Peter Redmer on January 29, 2008 5:10 PM

Some of you are laughing, and some of you are scratching your head, wondering what a MiniDisc even is. I have many fond memories of driving around in one of my first cars, young, wild,...

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Head Unit Brand Preference

Thread started by Peter Redmer on January 29, 2008 5:08 PM

What's your favorite head unit? I've always used either Sony, Kenwood, or Blaupunkt. They seemed to provide the best balance between price and what I was looking for in my car audio system. Never too...

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Disc Changer... Or MP3 Player?

Thread started by Peter Redmer on January 29, 2008 5:06 PM

I'm very curious - who loves their disc changer? Personally, I always wanted a disc changer before MP3 players became mainstream. I find now that I have so much music, an MP3 player is the...

Categories: Disc Changers | Thread's Raw Score: 39,960 | 2  Comments | 8  Views

Last Post: January 29, 2008 9:30 PM by Peter Redmer

Non-Electronic Accessories

Thread started by Peter Redmer on January 29, 2008 5:02 PM

All of us love electronic gadgets in our cars. Stereos, DVD players, huge amounts of bass, etc. But, I'm wondering what everyone thinks is their best "non-electronic" vehicle accessory. For a while, I used a...

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Benefits Of High-End Radar Detectors

Thread started by Peter Redmer on January 29, 2008 4:59 PM

Currently, I don't have a radar detector in my car (although I probably should!) In the past, I've used a very basic Beltronics, which had a colored LED display and a simple escalating beep alert....

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Favorite Satellite Radio Player?

Thread started by Peter Redmer on January 29, 2008 4:55 PM

If you were going to buy a new satellite radio, which one would it be? In the case that you already have one, or have experience with them, which is yuor favorite? If I was...

Categories: Satellite / HD Radio | Thread's Raw Score: 35,426 | 0  Comments | 2  Views

Sirius or XM Radio?

Thread started by Peter Redmer on January 29, 2008 4:50 PM

Which of the two main satellite radio providers do you use, and why? Which do you think is the better value, based on the content they provide?

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Last Post: March 27, 2008 10:30 PM by BrandonC

Factory Installed "Premium" Speakers

Thread started by Peter Redmer on January 29, 2008 4:48 PM

Currently, I own a Hyundai Tiburon with the Infinity system from the factory. I've always thought it sounded good. My previous vehicle, a Nissan Sentra SE-R SpecV, had a Rockford-Fosgate system which I think was...

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International GPS Usage

Thread started by Peter Redmer on January 29, 2008 4:45 PM

Who has used a GPS system outside of the United States - assuming that it was purchased in the US? What was your experience with updating the unit for use in other countries or areas?...

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GPS Systems - Your Choice?

Thread started by Peter Redmer on January 29, 2008 4:43 PM

I recently had my first experience with a mobile GPS system, with the Garmin Nuvi. I now don't think I can ever live without a GPS unit. Which GPS unit is your favorite choice, and...

Categories: GPS / Navigation Systems | Thread's Raw Score: 31,198 | 0  Comments | 3  Views