Review Top 3 Pioneer Car Audio Video Systems

If you’re looking for an in-car Pioneer car audio video system, there are a number of
options to choose from. First, you must decide what features you want - just a basic sound system that plays DVD’s, or one that features a navigation system or other additions too? Here are the top three models of Pioneer car audio video they make.

1. AVH-P7500DVD:

This car DVD player has a large anti-glare screen, and is compatible with a broadrange of Pioneer accessories. It features DVD audio and video, CD and MP3. It has surround sound and AM/FM radio, and is XM radio-ready. It doesn’t have a navigation system, although it’s easy to add on features like navigation or a game box. The price ranges from $1199-$1680.

2. Pioneer AVIC-N2 Car DVD Player: This system also has a great deal of improved features, and in addition to the DVD system has a navigation system. The in-dash player and monitor plays CD’s, MP3’s, DVD’s, and CD-R and CD-RW. The navigation system has very detailed maps and up-to-date traffic information for most major cities, and the very sensitive touch screen ensures accuracy while searching. It has four channels and an optional XM radio tuner, as well as an amplifier. The price is anywhere from $1330 to $2000.

3. Pioneer NAV-SYS620T (includes AVD-W6210 and AVIC-88DVD): This system combines a lot of features to make an impressive system that will enhance any car. There is an 8- channel GPS receiver for excellent navigation, along with five different viewing modes for the touch screen. It has voice recognition software so users can use voice-control or touch screen mode. It also features “points of interest” on the map discs for the US and Canada. It has CD and DVD, although it doesn’t come with an AM/FM tuner. The price range is $1389 to $1890.

Free Sony MEX-1GP Installation Tips : The Next Generation of Car MP3 Players

For all of those MP3 music owners, the future of car audio is finally here for you. Gone are the days where you had to burn your MP3s onto a CD for playback in your car audio system. Sony recently released the MEX-1GP CD receiver, a CD receiver that also features a built-in 1 GB flash memory unit. So now your car audio CD receiver behaves in the same manner as your iPod or other type of MP3 player. The 1 GB flash memory unit can store up to 500 of your favorite songs, giving you plenty of playback time for your music. This little device will make even the longest of trips in your car smoother and more enjoyable, since you will not have to worry about changing CDs any longer.

Aside from playing MP3s, this CD receiver also plays CDs (as the name implies) along with burned CD-Rs and CD-RWs so that those who wish to play their old CDs can still take advantage of this nifty product. However, the real attraction to this new car audio head unit is the MP3 playability. The flash memory unit is located in the detachable faceplate. Here resides the USB port which allows you to connect the faceplate to your PC (similar to your iPod or other MP3 player). Once your faceplate is connected to your CD, you simply drag and drop the MP3 files onto the flash memory unit of the faceplate. Unfortunately the faceplate is only compatible with Windows operating systems, so all of you Mac owners will have to go to your buddy’s house to copy the MP3s to and from the Sony MEX-1GP.
The new receiver is also aesthetically pleasing to the eye as well. It is finished in a high-gloss black color and features a 13-segment LCD display for simple navigation of track and title information. The screen displays album, artist and track name when playing your MP3 music files. Users can shuffle or repeat tracks, albums or personalized groups through controls on the faceplate or with the supplied remote control. The MEX-1GP unit has a built-in 208-watt power amplifier and a three-band equalizer enabling clear, rich sound. The selectable rear/subwoofer preamp outputs, controls the frequency and output level of an external amplifier.
After installing this receiver and experiencing it for a little over a week, I must say that I am quite impressed with this product. For one, the sound quality when playing MP3s through this unit is nothing less than phenomenal. If you didn’t know any better, you would think that you were playing a CD with the crisp and clear playback quality of this head unit. While traveling on a three hour road trip (three hours each way, six hours total) I was able to listen to one selection of songs on the way up and an entirely different selection of songs on the way back, all without the hassle of changing CDs and enduring a pause in play. I’m just a little surprised it took so long for a product like this to hit the market, especially with the increasing popularity of portable MP3 devices such as the iPod over the last several years. While it may have taken awhile for a product like this to hit the market, I’m sure Sony will have plenty of competitors very soon, which will benefit car audio enthusiasts like myself.

Free Tips on How to Fix 6x9 Speakers Car Audio

There are a few things you should consider before deciding what 6x9 speakers you need. Firstly, where do you want the speakers mounting, in the front or back of the car, in a built in console? Do you want to display them or hide them? What type of audio do you want to achieve from them (there are more than you think) are the speakers to replace other factory speakers or are they to complement other components? And do you need them amplifying? As you can see from a few sample questions there can be a lot of thought required before purchasing the correct speakers for you.

Hopefully i can provide a little information that will help you make a decision.
First of all and probably the most important, where are you going to mount them. 6x9 speakers are an odd size that very few vehicles cater for. This means you will have do a little more work to install them. Either cutting into a parcel shelf (which i wouldn't recommend, unless you like the untidy look?) or boxing them and building a surround. This is usually done in the boot but is some 6x9 can be added under seat or hidden in consoles. Which in my opinion is the better option as installing them in the boot reduces the sound (which is the reason you want them right?)
What Audio do you want from them?
6x9 speakers are good at producing mid range sounds, this is why many people use them in conjunction with subwoofers and tweeters. Most 6x9 car speakers are capable of producing a decent amount of bass, and can achieve quite high frequencies as well, so there often used to bride a gap between Subs and Tweeters to stop the mid frequencies being drowned out.
Are the Speakers replacing any other car speakers?
Well the chances are that your car will not have 6x9 speakers, but this does not mean you can't install them. Often a amplifier is needed to power them, however you can wire straight from the speaker out sockets on the stereo. If you wire from the stereo it's likely that the 6x9 speakers will be under powered, and the performance of the speakers will be compromised.
How much do I need to spend on them?
Prices on 6x9 speakers vary depending on the quality. Prices start a around £30 and can go right up to £250 or more for a good pair. Although you can pick up a decent set for £60 that will be sufficient in most good audio installs. In conclusion, 6x9 car speakers are beneficial if you want a boost to your audio system or to complete a component set. If you're looking for a small boost you should be looking to spend in the region of £25-£40 but if you have a good quality SQ install don't be cheap and go for a £250 or mre set, pair with a good amp and you'll be laughing

Author: Nick Janaw

Picking the right stereo system for your car

Most cars have a fairly average sound system in their car. This is why most people turn to after-market products to enhance their listening experience. There are so many different things to consider when enhancing your car stereo. We will go through some of these things in this article.
The first thing to consider is your car itself. Is it a 2 door, 4 door, hatch or sedan. This is important as it should greatly influence the type of sound system you purchase. Smaller cars don’t need as much power as larger cars, simply because there is smaller cabin space and too much power can be overkill.

Let’s start with a small car. Smaller cars generally have 4 speakers in the cabin. Simply upgrading these speakers will not be enough to greatly increase the sound quality. Most small cars come with CD players as standard, but the sound quality that can be obtained from the CD player will be quite poor. After all manufacturers don’t pay too much attention to the quality of music the CD player puts out. Upgrading the CD player to one that puts out 50watts per channel will give a great increase in sound quality.
For larger cars it gets a little more complicated. In some large cars there are 6 speakers in the cabin. It’s not necessary to replace all 6. Replacing the 4 will 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.
Most manufacturers pay little attention to the sound systems in their cars but this doesn’t mean you have to put up with inferior sound quality. There are several products on the market that can make your listening experience a lot more enjoyable.

HD Radio

For individuals who love to listen to music in their car and want a high-quality sound, they may want to consider looking into HD radio. HD radio is an easy way to upgrade both FM and AM channels. Instead of receiving analog signals, individuals with HD receive digital signals. What this means, is a clearer, crisper sound that is closer in quality to a CD then to traditional, FM radio.

If you are an individual that listens to AM radio stations but are disappointed and annoyed with the typical, lower quality sound, this will enable your AM radio listening experience to be very similar to your FM listening experience. This is a huge upgrade in itself. You also no longer have to worry about the signal fading or the static that often breaks up your favorite shows that are played on AM radio.
You also get more information, and then you would by simply listening to traditional radio. You'll be able to receive the name of the artist and the titles of every song that is played. This enables you to go out and purchase the CD or download MP3s anytime that you hear a song that you like.
You also will have more options, because HD radio does come with multi-casting. This allows you to listen to a lot more stations and DJ’s. Another very neat feature of HD radio is that it allows users to tag songs so that they can go on and buy them from Itunes at a later time.
HD radio was created IBiquity digital and it allows radio stations to buy a license to this technology. Another advantage of HD radio is that if an individual is no longer pleased with it or no longer finds it necessary, they can go back to listening to the analog signal. This is a bit different from HDTV, because in a few years, individuals will not have a choice, because the analog signal will be turned off permanently. This is not the case with HD radio.
HD radio allows for a very advanced, clear and informative listening experience. Users can listen to their favorite shows and even additional channels. They are also able to get artists and song titles of all songs that are played. This gives them the opportunity to identify an artist and then go out and purchase the album, if they feel so inclined. HD radio is also an excellent choice for individuals that listen to a lot of AM radio. It allows them to finally be able to listen to it clearly. HD radio involves using a digital signal instead of the old traditional analog. This allows for a listening experience that is much closer to what would expect when listening to a CD. The music will have much more clarity and will have a much higher quality. If you are interesting in purchasing HD radio, don’t worry, it’s free. You will however, have to pay for the HD tuner which isn’t too much of a hassle or expense though.