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Most cars have a fairly average sound system in their car. This is why most people turn to after-market products to enhance their listening experience. There are so many different things to consider when enhancing your car stereo. We will go through some of these things in this article.

The first thing to consider is your car itself. Is it a 2 door, 4 door, hatch or sedan. This is important as it should greatly influence the type of sound system you purchase. Smaller cars don’t need as much power as larger cars, simply because there is smaller cabin space and too much power can be overkill.

Let’s start with a small car. Smaller cars generally have 4 speakers in the cabin. Simply upgrading these speakers will not be enough to greatly increase the sound quality. Most small cars come with CD players as standard, but the sound quality that can be obtained from the CD player will be quite poor. After all manufacturers don’t pay too much attention to the quality of music the CD player puts out. Upgrading the CD player to one that puts out 50watts per channel will give a great increase in sound quality.

For larger cars it gets a little more complicated. In some large cars there are 6 speakers in the cabin. It’s not necessary to replace all 6. Replacing the 4 will be sufficient. One thing to consider in larger cars is getting a sub-woofer. Sub-woofers usually sit in the boot of the car and can put out a good amount of bass depending on the sub-woofer. To run the sub-woofer and amplifier is also necessary.

Most manufacturers pay little attention to the sound systems in their cars but this doesn’t mean you have to put up with inferior sound quality. There are several products on the market that can make your listening experience a lot more enjoyable. www.technologyslice.com

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One of the most common reactions after buying a new MP3 player is “GEE! My player doesn’t have X!” Substitute “X” for FM radio, microphone, or enough memory and you get an idea of some of the options which are available on MP3 players. Everybody has different requirements for an MP3 player, so avoid the first common mistake –

1. Not considering how the MP3 player will be used.

Sure, everybody (or almost everybody) wants a portable player to listen to music. Every MP3 player does that! What else do you need it for? Do you need a microphone for recording lectures or business meetings? Do you need an FM radio for keeping up-to-date on the weather reports or traffic conditions?

2. Not getting enough memory.

You can pick up an MP3 player for less than $50. What a bargain! The trouble is, you don’t get very much memory for $50, and if you have a sizable music collection you will need to transfer music to the player almost every day.

3. Not getting a powerful battery.

Check out the battery life when you buy a new player. Flash based devices should last for more than 20 hours on a single charge, and hard drive based players should run for at least 15 hours. This is enough power to keep you in music for several days before recharging.

4. The player doesn’t handle “X” format.

What kind of files can be played? If you have a sizeable MP3 collection and discover that your new player only plays WMA files you will have to convert all your music to that format.

5. The sound is not great.

Some players have less-than-ideal sound for music. Look for a signal to noise ratio of at least 90dB.

6. Low (or high) bitrates are not supported.

If you want to use the player to record voice, look for a player that supports a range of bitrates. Voice recordings do not need a high bitrate and lower bitrates will give you more storage capacity.

7. There isn’t an equalizer.

If you wish to customize the sound of your music you need to have an equalizer which allows you to adjust individual sound spectrums.

8. Not getting a line input.

If you wish to record sources like cassette decks or TV shows you should get a player that allows you to connect these devices with a line input.

9. Not getting a big enough display screen.

Some players come with tiny or non-existent screens. It’s hard to see what song is being played or to change the settings.

10. Not being firmware upgradeable.

MP3 players are driven by software and this software can have bugs - especially if the player was rushed to market. There should be a way to upgrade the player’s operating system.

Hans is an audio enthusiast and author of the Audio How
To Section of the http://www.selected-audio-reviews.com

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Ready to spend several thousand dollars at a local business, I reached for my Yellow Pages directory. I “needed” to upgrade my stereo system and knew I wanted in-town service support - I wanted to buy local. So while in this “Rarin’ To Buy” frame-of-mind, I opened my tattered Yellow Pages directory, gazed upon a handful of Yellow Page ads and… I was utterly un-moved and underwhelmed!

Sterile photographs of amps and speakers accompanied by laundry lists of manufacturer brand names glazed my eyes over as I searched the yellow pages of my directory. One stereo shop had a large location map, even though he was on a popular main thoroughfare. Gigantic business names and logos appeared at the top of most of the Yellow Page ads. Some included email addresses and URL’s, assuming I was sitting at my computer - not holding a phone book ready to make a PHONE CALL. And huge phone numbers abound, as if somehow the size of the number would positively influence my decision-making process.

Like most other stereophiles, my love of music runs deep. It’s a joyful and emotion-filled hobby. I want to be able to close my eyes and believably imagine the performers playing right there in front of me, belting out my favorite composition. I want every instrument and voice to sound dead-accurate, errorless and heartfelt. Simply put, I want a “personal command performance” in my home that will raise the hairs on the back of my neck and give me humungous goose bumps as I revel in my favorite tunes.

But the Yellow Page ads I saw in my directory never addressed what I actually wanted! Instead, the ads I saw created an abrupt and uncomfortable disconnect with my true desires. Not one single Yellow Page advertisement spoke to my passion and true love for music. There wasn’t a drop of emotion to be found in ANY of these Yellow Page ads! Sorry, but voice coils, magnets, tweeters, logos, maps and brand names will never stir my soul. Or move me to call an audio store!

Go to your Yellow Pages ad right now. Do you understand what your prospects are really looking for? Are you trying to persuade them to buy your stuff? Or, are you believably convincing prospects that you can best meet their needs and fulfill their desires? Remember, people don’t buy stereos. They buy the glory of the musical experience. Which one does your Yellow Page ad address?

You purchased a Yellow Page ad in order to generate as much new business as possible. It doesn’t matter if your product or service is “wanted” or “needed” by your target audience. They’re all looking for the company that will BEST solve their problems and fulfill their desires. Address those needs and desires in your ad, and rest assured, your Yellow Pages advertising ROI will become sweet music to your ears. If you’d like to hear some clear, professional advice, call me at 800-726-7006. I’ll be happy to help you.

MaxEffect Yellow Page Ad Design. Call John Morana at 800-726-7006 for expert advice and a FREE no-obligation Yellow Page ad evaluation. Generate the phone calls you’ve been longing for and deserve by visiting http://www.max-effect.com.
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