Friday, 7 December 2012

The Basic Components Of Car Audio

By Tim Kiv


Car audio is the terminology used to defined the various sound and video systems that are placed within vehicles. These devices have been around since the first days of radio. At that time, enthusiasts would make adaptions of their domestic equipment to place in their cards. Over the years, there have been many different versions, such as tape players that use reel-to-reel set ups, compact cassette players, 8-tracks and compact disc players.

Stock units refers to the OEM, original equipment manufacturer, application that a vehicle manufacturer chose to be installed when the car had been built. Many stock systems have advanced in many ways. In fact, some of these systems do not require additional parts in order to enhance power and quality of the sound.

In vehicles of today, the main device of controls is called a head unit. This unit is placed in the center portion of the dash panel, which is between the driver and passenger seats. For older car models with the added audio, these control devices are mounted externally underneath or on top of the dash.

Most speakers are designed to save space. They may do this by use of non-circular cone shapes or placing a tweeter over the woofers. Subwoofers are a particular model of speaker that is used for low frequency production. Motorcycles also include equipment to offer a sound experience for the driver. The nickname boom cars was given to vehicles that have loud sound systems installed that may violate noise ordinances.

There are numerous components to these devices, aside from the traditional stock units, head units, speakers and subwoofers. A car amplifier, usually electronic, is separate from other elements of these systems. Most head units include amps, but some do not or lack the desired amount of power or features. External amplification is available for purchase if the installed units are not adequate.

Capacitors are the structures made to store the energy needed on demand by the amps. These units come in many different sizes, measured by farads. Damping involves the sound regulating components that are installed in the boot and trunk areas and doors of vehicles. The purpose of these is to damp the excess vibration that occurs within panels as a result o the subwoofer sounds. This is especially necessary in the trunk and boot areas. Multiple CD changers, car computer, audio processors, crossovers, gaming consoles, cables and controls are just some of the other system parts.

Car audio involves the audio or video devices that are placed in vehicles. These devices may be considered stock, manufacturer-installed versions, or owner customized. There are several elements to these units, such as head units, equalizers, controls, speakers, subwoofers and more.




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