For many drivers, one of the best parts of getting behind the wheel is being able to rock out with their favorite songs. But if the stereo system in your car is subpar, you probably don’t get to experience this simple joy as much as you would like. There are several options when it comes to upgrading the sound quality in your vehicle. You can often find a solution that fits into just about any budget.
Some cars are much louder than others when the wheels are turning and the engine is running. Listen to yours and determine whether this is impacting your ability to hear the music. If your car does seem loud, you can use special materials to decrease the vibrations that occur in the doors, which can compete with speakers that are also housed there.
In older cars or base models, the sound system often comes with fewer speakers that are on the low end of the quality spectrum. If you have some extra money to spend, consider replacing the speakers with high-quality options from well-known brands in the sound industry. Because most automobile manufacturers care more about other features, even luxury cars might have cheap speakers from no-name brands, so upgrading them is a good place to start.
If you are playing music from MP3s or other similar file types, they may be of lower quality and won’t sound as good when they come through your car’s speakers. Compressed files take up less storage space, which means you can store more on your device, but the change also diminishes the sound quality. When you create or download files, elect for higher bit-rate settings to improve the way they sound.
While the name might make it sound like something to play your music louder, an amplifier does much more. It can also help bring out more detail in the music you play, while boosting the power of the existing speakers. An amplifier also helps improve the overall sound quality. When you shop for one, check out the top RMS rating of the speaker. Then, review the same rating of the speakers in your car, and multiply that number by 0.75 and by 1.5. The lower number is the minimum RMS rating for an amp, while the higher number is the max.
If you bought your car used, the previous owner might have strange settings on the sound system that affect the way your music sounds. Before you shell out money for an upgraded system, be sure that the bass, treble, and other settings are at normal levels. This is often a simple fix that drastically improves the balance of the sound,
Between commuting to and from work or school, running errands, and driving to activities, we spend a lot of time in our cars. Improve the experience by making sure you can enjoy your favorite music, podcasts, or audiobooks.
