But when asked what you’re looking for, your only response is, “I want my music to be louder.” Well, my friend, that’s a loaded request. Here’s why…When you’re looking for a louder car stereo system, any installer worth their salt will help you identify some additional factors when determining which system is best for you.
SIZE/FIT
What kind of real estate are we working with? It’s important to consider what space you have available in your vehicle to accommodate the type of system you are interested in. While you may want to install six new speakers, a head unit, and an amp #1 you might not need all of that, #2 if you do we can get creative, and #3 we will let you know what your options are either way. But it’s a critical detail that many don’t think about when thinking about wanting to make an aftermarket audio change.
CLARITY/DISTINCTION
Like you said, you want your sound to be loud. What exactly are you looking to be louder? What do you want to hear more of? Bass? Distinction om instrumental or vocals? Each of these are represented differently across brands and functionality. Some brands are all about the bass, as Miss Trainer says. While others tout clarifying ability – the ability to hone in on a solo or hear each string of a guitar more crisply than you thought possible.
POWER/HANDLING
How loud? You say you’d like it louder, but that can mean many different things. Do you want people to hear you before they see you? Do you want to be able to drown out the sound of your in-car karaoke? Or are you just looking to tune some stress out while turning your tunes up? Depending on your budget, space availability and preferences, there are a lot of options to choose from regarding amperage.
Also, how user-friendly do you want or need it to be? Are you cool with your navigator switching up the sound controls? Do you need an all-access panel on your dash? Is it ideal to have tweaks that can be made from the amp housed in your trunk? Audio systems can be as sophisticated and complex as you can palate. It’s up to you to decide how in-depth you’d like to go. We will certainly help you determine what’s the best fit – and of course give you a rundown of how everything works.
QUALITY/DURABILITY
How hard are you going to be running this car stereo system and how long are you looking for it to last? Just like anything else, you get what you pay for. So, depending on how you intend on using the system (i.e., Are you a traveling tailgating DJ who runs a huge party every weekend, or are you an audio enthusiast who wants a quality system in their ride?) we can hook you up with a system that has everything you’re looking for – and then some.
Whatever that is, we’d love the opportunity to help you know what your options are. Give us a call!