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Car Audio: The Affordability Guide
It's never been a better time to ditch that stock head unit, amp and speakers for something much bigger and better. Ever since the dramatic price drop after the "post-Fast and Furious" era, feature-packed equipment has become more affordable than ever. And, if you're up for the price tag, marvel over some of the most prestigious top-of-the-line audio products.
Still listening to 15-minute commercial breaks on the radio? Do yourself a favor...Break down and get Satellite! (unless you don't mind the sound of screaming car salesmen and the barrage of endless fast food ads).
Take a look at some of the top-rated car audio equipment available today. Only the best performing, "best bang for your buck" stuff will be seen here, for your review. Note that this page is under constant update, as new products may beat out old best sellers!
Car Audio: Top Value Head Units
Personal audio & radio players
High quality audio transfer is of the utmost importance in choosing a decent head unit - look for many new features, including MP3 and Bluetooth, as well! Car Audio: Top Rated Head Units
Panasonic CQ-C7303U Customizable 3D Graphics Motorized Face MP3/WMA/CD Receiver (50W X 4 max)
- CD player with built-in MOSFET amplifier (18 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
- Plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs (including MP3 and WMA files on disc)
- SQ7 sound shaping (7-band equalizer and six preset sound curves "Rock," "Vocal," "Pop," "Jazz," "Clu
- Motorized, flip-down, detachable faceplate with 3D Dot Matrix display
- CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
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Pioneer DEH-P6900UB AM/FM CD and iPod Ready Car Stereo Receiver Head Unit
- CD receiver with built-in MOSFET amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
- Plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs, including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC files (will not play Digital Rights-protected music files)
- Blue OEL display with screensavers
- Satellite radio-ready (tuner, antenna, and XM or SIRIUS service subscription required)
- Auxiliary input
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Sony MEX-BT5000 CD receiver
- CD player w/built-in amplifier (17 watts RMS/52 peak x 4 channels)
- Bluetooth wireless connectivity works with compatible cell phones, music players, and more
- full range of Bluetooth features -- hands-free calling, phone book transfer, high-quality audio transfer, and control of compatible equipment
- Plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs (including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and ATRAC3plus music files)
- Rotary Encoder Joystick makes menu navigation easy
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Blaupunkt St Louis MP56 CD receiver
- CD player with built-in amplifier (25 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
- Plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs (including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA files)
- Motorized, detachable face with 4,096 variable background colors
- Three-line display
- 2 sets of preamp outputs plus mono subwoofer output
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Panasonic CQ-C8803U WMA/MP3/CD Player/Receiver with Performance Digital Amp and 4096 Color OEL Display
- Maximum Output Power 70 watts x 4
- Continuous Power Output 31 watts RMS x 4
- Digital Amplifier
- Sound Quality SQ9
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Car Audio: Head Units Currently For Sale
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Things won't get loud without one
As you may know, amplifiers provide the wattage necessary to push more audio power to your speakers - making it a necessary purchase for any aftermarket setup! (make sure your speakers have equal or greater power capacity than your amp). Since your stock amp won't do, take a look at what's hot with these current best selling amplifiers: Car Audio: Top Rated Amplifiers (2000W and greater)
3600-WATT Mono-block Mosfet Digital Amplifier
* 1 x 600W rms at 4 ohms
* 1 x 1800W rms at 2 ohms
* 1 x 3600W max at 1.3 ohms
* Mono-block subwoofer amplifier
* 1 ohm stereo stable
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Power Acoustik A3000DB 3000W Class D Amp
* Hi speed digital circuitry
* Fully regulated PWM power supply
* 4-way protection circuit
* 1 Ohm stable
* Bridging synchronization
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PYLE PLA-3000D Red Elite 2400 Watt Class-d Mono Block Mosfet Digital Amplifier
* Variable Subsonic Filter (15Hz-10Hz, 24dB/Octave)
* PWM (Pulse-Width-Modulation) System
* 1 ohm stable and and short circuit protection
* Gold plated RCA inputs and remote bass control
* Thermal and overload protection
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2000-WATT 4-CHANNEL Mosfet Amplifier
* 4 x 200W rms at 4 ohms
* 4 x 500W max at 4 ohms
* 2 x 800W max at 4 ohms bridged
* 4 x 350W rms at 2 ohms
* Remote bass level control
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Car Audio: Top Rated Amplifiers (less than 2000W)
2000-WATT 4-CHANNEL Mosfet Amplifier
* 4 x 200W rms at 4 ohms
* 4 x 500W max at 4 ohms
* 2 x 800W max at 4 ohms bridged
* 4 x 350W rms at 2 ohms
* Remote bass level control
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ROCKFORD CORP T10001BD 1000 Watt max. Single Channel Amplifier with Subsonic Filter
* 500 W x 1 @ 4 Ohms RMS
* 750 W x 1 @ 2 Ohms RMS
* 1000 W x 1 @ 1 Ohms RMS
* Total power: 1000 Watts
* Bridgeable: Master Sync; Power Sync (bd-sync2)
* Crossover: LP 32-250Hz 24dB per Octave
* Tone controls: Bass Control * 0 to 18 dB @ 35-70 Hz
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Panasonic Car CYPA2003U 1200W 2-Channel Power Amplifier
* Model: CY-PA2003U
* Item Package Quantity: 1
* maximum_output_power: 600 Watts x 2
* Output Wattage: 1200
* Width: 13.1 inches
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Rockford Fosgate Power T500-1bd Mono subwoofer amplifier 500 watts x 1 at 1 ohm
* mono subwoofer amplifier
* 250 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms (400 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms)
* Dynamic Thermal Management cooling system
* Differential Input circuitry eliminates hum
* variable low-pass filter (35-250 Hz, 24 dB/octave)
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Sony XM-2002GTR 2-channel car amplifier 200 watts RMS x 2
* 2-channel car amplifier
* 200 watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms (250 watts RMS x 2 at 2 ohms)
* 500 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms (4-ohm stable/bridged mode)
* low-pass crossover (50-300 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
* variable bass boost (0-10 dB at 40 Hz)
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Car Audio: Amplifiers Currently For Sale
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Complement your Amp!
Important for surround sound and accurate sound reproduction, speakers are an important purchase and should coincide with your amplifier.Take a look at some customer-favored speakers and decide which are right for your setup! Speakers should have an equal or greater wattage capacity than the amp you're using.
Car Audio: Top Rated Speaker Kits
Drive Gear 6 1/2" Speaker Component Kit
- 400 watt maximum power handling
- 1 pair of 6 1/2" midbass speakers
- 1 pair of 1" neodymium dome tweeters
- 1 pair of passive crossover networks
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Boss Audio BL6250 6.5" Two-Way 350 Watt Blade Speakers
- 350 watt peak power handling (175-watt RMS)
- Pair of two-way car speakers with the latest high-tech materials and advanced design techniques
- 6.5-inch speakers with 40-ounce magnet structure
- Poly injection cone material with a butyl rubber surround
- 3/4" mylar dome tweeter for clear highs and maximum peak power handling
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4" X 6" 3-WAY Speakers
- 180W max power
- Frequency response: 70Hz - 20kHz
- 30 oz. magnet structure
- 1/2" neodymium dome midrange; super film tweeter
- Poly injected cone with butyl rubber surround
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Dual XIN6X92 2-Way 6 X 9 Speakers
- 70 watt RMS power, 150 watt peak power
- Pair of 6 x 9-inch oblong two-way car speakers
- IllumiNITE technology constantly illuminates the speakers with blue LED lights when in use
- Brushed metalized silver polypropylene cone
- 25mm tweeter
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Infinity Kappa 682.7cf 6"x8" 2-way car speakers
- 100-Watt
- 2-way car speakers for 6"x8" openings (pair)
- 2-ohm impedance
- Plus One woven-glass-fiber woofer cone with hi-roll rubber surround
- rotating UniPivot MMD dome tweeter
- computer-optimized outboard crossover with tweeter level control
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Car Audio: Speakers Currently For Sale
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ArmandJusuf
nice reviews, for more reviews check out my lens Posted March 06, 2008 |
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Forgiven
Great lens! 5 Stars! When I get the cash (might be a while) =) Posted August 07, 2007 |
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stFelipe
Very informative. Cheers mate! Posted July 26, 2007 |
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klapskie
sounds good~ btw, I have infos about car audio, etc on my high performance cars lens. You could check 'em out. thanks. 5* for all your hardwork Posted July 10, 2007 |
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