In Car Entertainment & Navigation
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To choose the right car stereo equipment, there are seven key questions:
1. Determine how much money you have to invest in your system. 2. Decide whether you are seeking "audiophile quality" or the modern equivalent of the AM radio. 3. Are you an "audio enthusiast" who wants all the bells and whistles, or is an FM Stereo and CD Player all that you require? Are you after special peripherals such as Bluetooth, USB, Ipod or Giga to to store and play large music files? 4. What types of music do you usually listen to? Are you strictly jazz or do you like heavy metal? 5. How long do you think you'll own your car or the equipment you purchase? 6. 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?" 7. 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.
If you enjoy bringing your music from our home into your car then you need a good sound system. This is why most people turn to after-market products to enhance their listening experience. Having a good quality sound system can be quite costly and this is why you should consider your purchase carefully.
One thing to consider is your car itself. Is it a 2 door, 4 door, hatch or sedan. This is important as it can greatly influence the type of sound system you purchase. Smaller cars don't need as much power as larger cars, simply because there is not as much space for the sound to travel within.
Smaller cars generally have 4 speakers. Simply upgrading these speakers will not be enough to greatly increase the sound quality. Upgrading the stereo to one that puts out 50watts per channel will give a greater increase in sound quality.
For larger cars it gets a little more complicated. In some large cars there are up to 6 speakers. It's not necessary to replace all 6; replacing 4 should 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.
Finally go and visit your local Supercheap Auto store where our friendly team members will be able to help you in choosing the stereo that's right for you.
Supercheap Auto has a diverse range of economical car audio products systems, to suit a large range of vehicles and make your driving experience a pleasure. We also carry a range of speakers, subwoofers and boxes, noise filters, condensers/suppressers, RCA leads, power cable kits, wiring and a large range of wiring harness's to suit your vehicle.
Source Units
The nerve centre of every car audio system is your source unit. This is where the sound signal comes from to provide your ears with the music you want to hear. Supercheap Auto carries a massive range of CD Players, MP3/CD Players and DVD Players.
Speakers Let the music blast for all to hear by selecting a set of speakers from Supercheap Auto's vast sound accessory range. Upgrade the standard speakers in your vehicle or complement your new sound system with a great set of speakers. Choose from Sony, JVC, Kenwood or our own Rampage brand. No matter what you buy you can be sure of excellent value for money with a sound that will truly amaze.
Amplifiers
For true sound from your source unit don't go past Supercheap Auto's range of amplifiers. An amplifier will not only allow you to increase the volume of your system but also the sound quality will be several times better. Whether you're a daily driver or an audio enthusiast, we have an amplifier that will suit you.
Subwoofers
The final step to any good sound system is a Subwoofer. By adding a Subwoofer you will not only make your music sound more natural but it will also eliminate road noise and ensure you get the best quality sound and beat from the music. Come in and checkout our range of subwoofers with many brands and sizes available.
What's New for 2007 Supercheap Auto's new range of audio products are designed to make connectivity and operability to devices like iPods and DivX media smooth and simple. Ask one of our team members which unit is best suited to your needs. It will all depend upon what device you want to plug in!
Check out the full range and displays in store! Navigation
What are Navigation Systems? A Navigation System, or Satnav as some people call them, is a device connected to a network of satellites that continuously transmit coded navigation information, which makes it possible to precisely identify your location by measuring distance from the satellites. Supercheap Auto stock a range of navigation units from the very basic entry models to the brand names such as TomTom or Navman. You can also pick up a navigation unit that plays MP3's, DVD's and has Bluetooth connectivity. Supercheap Auto stocks products that are developed with an emphasis on innovation, quality, ease of use and value. We have products that include all-in-one navigation devices which enable customers to navigate right out of the box. Supercheap Auto also provides navigation software products which integrate with third party devices.
Visual Systems If you are after something to keep the kids entertained on long trips why not drop into your local Supercheap Auto Store and explore our range of in car TV and DVD entertainment systems. We stock portable DVD players along with base units and screens.
