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Lots of people nowadays like to upgrade or replace their old car audio systems. Most people are not looking for state of the art perfect sound systems for their car. When you think of new car stereos you normally associate it with your neighbours sons with his souped-up car with his heavy bass audio system played at a very loud level. This is not what most people want.

Hopefully in this lens I will be able to give you some tips on choosing and buying you new car audio system. I will also give you some choices in car entertainment ideas to keep everyone happy on the journey's ahead in your car, especially if they are long journeys.

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To choose the right car stereo equipment, there are seven key questions ? 

Determine how much money you have to invest in your system.

Decide whether you are seeking "audiophile quality"
or the modern equivalent of the AM radio.

Are you an "audio enthusiast" who wants all the bells and whistles, or is FM Stereo the highest in sonic fidelity for you?

What types of music do you usually listen to? Are you strictly jazz or do you love thrash-metal? Somewhere in between?

How long do you think you'll own your car or the equipment you purchase tomorrow?

Lastly, what special things do you have to watch out for with your car stereo? Does it have odd-shaped openings for speakers or the "head-unit?"

Is your car or truck designed to accommodate after-market systems?

Once you've answered these questions, you'll be on your way to making an informed buying decision.
Audio equipment comes in a wide range of prices, quality, and performance, from the least expensive mass-produced CD players, tuner/amplifiers and all-in-one systems with navigation and even TV screens, to precision-crafted "reference" components costing several hundred dollars. The key is to obtain the best possible sound quality at the most reasonable price.

After considering the points above it boils down to the following when upgrading your sound system. The first is getting the music into the car - via radio, tape, CD, MP3 player or mini-disc unit, etc. The second is getting the music out of the car - via speakers, amplifiers (amps), subwoofers and so on. You can upgrade either of these areas alone, to some extent, but best results will be obtained by planning a co-ordinated approach.

Once it is installed in you vehicle you will have to bear in mind the following. Your expensive sound system may not be immediately apparent to thieves, as speakers, amps and subwoofers are often hidden from casual view, but one thing that will give the game away is your fancy head unit. One look at it will say "I've got a really nice sound system installed in here!" For this reason, many head units are detachable, even on moderately priced systems. Push a button and the whole front fascia pops off to be safely hidden out of sight or taken with you (in a special case) when you leave the car.

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Panasonic CQ-C1333U MOS-FET MP3/WMA/CD Receiver with Front Aux-in (50W X 4 max)

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Amazon Price: (as of 07/25/2008)
List Price: $119.99

Dual XDM6820 In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA Receiver

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Amazon Price: $103.63 (as of 07/25/2008)
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Boss Audio BV6500 In-Dash DVD/CD/MP3 & AM/FM Receiver

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Amazon Price: $125.70 (as of 07/25/2008)
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Panasonic CQ-C8303U WMA/MP3/CD Player/Receiver with 4096 Color OEL Display

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Boss Audio BV3550 In-Dash DVD/CD/MP3 Player

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List Price: $126.00

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Sony CDX-GT300 CD player with MP3/WMA playback

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Boss Audio BV6000 In-Dash DVD/CD/MP3 & AM/FM Receiver

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Panasonic CQ-C7303U Customizable 3D Graphics Motorized Face MP3/WMA/CD Receiver (50W X 4 max)

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PYLE PLDVD-135 In-dash DVD/MP3/D Player with Front Panel Controls

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Amazon Price: $67.99 (as of 07/25/2008)
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Panasonic CQ-C3303U Flip-Down MP3/WMA/CD Receiver (50W X 4 max)

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List Price: $139.99

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Sanyo ECD-T1550 Car CD Player/Radio with Motorized "Stealth" Front Panel

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PYLE PL-CD52 160 Watts Am/fm/mpx In-dash CD Player with Detachable Face and Digital Tuner

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Amazon Price: $56.99 (as of 07/25/2008)
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Panasonic CQ-C5303U Motorized Face MP3/WMA/CD Receiver with Bluetooth (50W X 4 max)

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Panasonic CQ-C7103U 3D Graphics Motorized Face MP3/WMA/CD Receiver (50W X 4 max)

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Pyle PLD194 DVD/CD/MP3 Player with Detachable Face

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List Price: $328.85

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SONY CDX-454RF 10-Disc CD Changer Car Stereo with RF Modulator

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List Price: $129.99

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Pioneer Car CDXP1280 12 Disc Capacity Multi CD Changer

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Kenwood 6-Disc CD Changer (KDC-C669)

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Amazon Price: $113.00 (as of 07/25/2008)
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Dual XFMC6000 6-Disc Vehicle CD Changer/FM Modulator

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List Price: $119.99

Clarion DCZ625 6-Disc CD Changer

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Audiovox D1812PK 8-Inch Portable LCD DVD Player with Car Kit

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Amazon Price: (as of 07/25/2008)
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Boss Audio BV7.3FLIP 7.3-Inch Flip-Down TFT Monitor

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Amazon Price: $229.00 (as of 07/25/2008)
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PYLE PLHR-56 5 3/5-Inch Tft LCD Headrest Monitor

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Panasonic CQ-VD7003U 7" Wide Screen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor/DVD Video Receiver

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List Price: $999.99

Boss Audio BV9250 In-Dash Double-Din AM/FM DVD/MP3/CD Receiver with 6.5-Inch Monitor

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Amazon Price: $689.00 (as of 07/25/2008)
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Panasonic CQ-VD7003U 7" Wide Screen Touch-Panel LCD Monitor/DVD Video Receiver

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"Boss Audio Bv-10.4Flip 10.4"" Flip-Down Video Monitor "

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Panasonic CQ-VD6505U In-Dash Double-DIN 6.5-Inch Widescreen Color LCD Monitor/DVD Receiver

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Pioneer Avhp6400Cd 6.5 Inch Widescreen In-Dash Motorized Lcd Color Display (PIONEER AVHP6400CD)

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Boss Audio BV7HIR 7-Inch Headrest TFT Monitor

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Boss Audio BL6950 6 x 9 Four-Way 550 Watt Blade Speakers

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Boss Audio BL4250 4" Two-Way 250 Watt Blade Speakers

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Pioneer Tst110 7/8 Inch Hard Dome Tweeter (Pair)

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PIONEER TS-A6971R 3-Way 6" x 9" Speaker

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Polk Audio DB401 4-Inch Coaxial Speakers (Pair, Silver)

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PYRAMID 6987 Chrome Speakers (6- Inch x 9- Inch; 4-Way)

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Polk Audio DB1001 1-Inch Silk/Polymer Composite Dome Tweeters (Pair, Black)

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Pioneer Tsc160R Rev Series Speaker Package - 6 1/2 Inch (PIONEER TSC160R)

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Boss Audio CH6CK Chaos Series 6.5" 2-way component Speaker Set

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Lanzar VX 7104 - Car speaker - 225 Watt - 4-way - coaxial - 7" x 10"

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Sony CPA-9C MiniDisc and Discman Cassette Adapter

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Delphi SkyFi2 XM Satellite Radio Receiver and Car Kit

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Delphi Sa10276-11P1 Roady Xt Receiver

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Delphi XM Roady XT Satellite Radio Receiver

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Delphi SA10102 SKYFi2 Vehicle Adapter Kit

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Audiovox SIR-PNP3 Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver

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PYLE PL-42BL Blue Label 4

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