CAR AUDIO OVERVIEW
- Michael Watson

- Jan 20
- 1 min read

Better Sound. Smarter Upgrades. No Guesswork.
Your factory car audio system was built to be affordable—not amazing. We help drivers upgrade their sound the right way, with clear advice, quality equipment, and professional installation.
1. Head Unit (Source)
Radio / Media Receiver
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Bluetooth & Hands-Free Calling
Touchscreen vs. Single-DIN / Double-DIN
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) capabilities
2. Speakers
Coaxial (Full-Range) Speakers
Component Speakers
Separate tweeters
External crossovers
Speaker sizes (6.5”, 6x9”, etc.)
Speaker placement (doors, dash, rear deck)
3. Subwoofers
Purpose: low-frequency bass reproduction
Sizes (8”, 10”, 12”, 15”)
Enclosure types:
Sealed
Ported
Bandpass
Power handling (RMS vs Peak)
4. Amplifiers
Mono (subwoofer amps)
2-Channel / 4-Channel / 5-Channel
Class A/B vs Class D
Matching amp power to speakers/subs
5. Signal Processing
Equalizers (Graphic / Parametric)
Digital Signal Processors (DSPs)
Time alignment
Crossover tuning
6. Wiring & Installation Components
Power & ground wiring
RCA signal cables
Speaker wire
Fuse holders & distribution blocks
Sound deadening materials
7. System Configuration Types
Factory-integrated upgrades
Entry-level systems
Performance systems
SPL (loudness) builds
SQ (sound quality) builds
OEM stealth installs
8. Tuning & Calibration
Gain setting
Frequency balancing
Phase alignment
Real-time analyzer (RTA) tuning
9. Brands & Product Categories
Head units
Speakers
Subwoofers
Amplifiers
DSPs & accessories
10. Maintenance & Upgrades
Diagnosing distortion or noise
Expanding systems
Replacing factory components
Future-proofing installs
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