What to Consider When Looking to Upgrade Your Car Stereo
Posted by Kristen Schell on 15th Apr 2015
The world of car stereo can be staggeringly large. We carry only high rated stereos with amazing sound. Here is a short list of things to consider when shopping for the perfect stereo for you.
- What is your price range?
- Do you want to be able to play CD’s?
- Do you want DVD playback when you are parked?
- Do you need a iOs or Android port?
- Do you want a USB port? You can charge your devices while you drive with t his function.
- Do you want Bluetooth capability? If you make calls while you drive, or your car is your office you’ll want to consider this option. In many states this is required.
- Do you want Sirius Radio or any other satellite radio?
- Do you want HD radio?
- Do you want indash GPS and navigation?
- What size do you want? A single DIN is 7 x 2 and a double DIN unit is about 7 x 4 inches
- Do you want touch screen or physical controls? touch screen is nice but physical controls are easier to do without taking your eyes off the road.
- Do you want steering wheel compatibility?
See? Staggering? And this is just the receiver! Then you have the speakers to consider but we’ll save that discussion for another day. This list is a good start though and if you know the answers to these question (or you need help figuring them out) it’s time to head to one of our five locations and try out a few models that fit your needs.