Car Audio Systems

The audio system installed in today's customised cars are becoming increasingly more important. Choosing the right system for your car is predominately determined by music taste, financial restrictions and space.

An audio system with a rich sound requires an excellent frequency response across the entire audio spectrum. This spectrum typically lies between 20 Hz to 20000 Hz (20 KHz). Below 20 Hz is usually felt throughout the car as a vibration and car be responsible for breaking spot welds! Above 20 KHz is normally restricted to dogs and other animals.

I'm sure that most people have heard badly fitted audio systems in cars that sound hollow with little bass. This article is intended as an introduction to help you choose the correct components and make maximum use of the space that you have available.

Understanding Amplifiers
http://www.electronixwarehouse.com/education/amplifiers/main.htm
Calculating Fuse Sizes
http://www.caraudiohelp.com/newsletter/fuse_size.htm
Equalizers
http://www.css.exl.info/eqs.html
Amplifiers
http://www.css.exl.info/amps.html
Designing Passive Crossovers
http://www.termpro.com/articles/xover2.html
2-Way, 3-Way & Component Speaker
http://www.electronixwarehouse.com/education/speakers/whatscomponent.htm
What's a midrange
http://www.electronixwarehouse.com/education/speakers/whatsmid.htm
Choosing the Right Amplifier
http://www.carausioresources.com/content/installation_tips/38/1
Car Subwoofers
http://www.caraudiohelp.com/car_subwoofers/car_subwoofers.htm
Car Audio Amplifiers
http://www.caraudiohelp.com/car_audio_amplifiers/car_audio_amplifiers.htm
Car Audio - Passive Crossovers
http://www.the12volt.com/caraudiocross.asp
Understanding and Designing Passive and Active Crossovers
http://www.termpro.com/articles/xover.html