Car Stereos

Car audio enthusiasts are usually limited by their budgets, not by the number of ways they can improve their cars' sound systems. Any and all options for upgrading your car's sound system will...

Using the cigarette lighter to power your car amp means that instead of just turning the car on to generate the amp's power, you will need to plug the adapter into the lighter to turn the power...

The Ford Mustang's stock stereo can vary based on the year of the vehicle. Models from the 1980s and 1990s came equipped with AM/FM stereos with cassette decks. Later models included features such...

The 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 comes equipped with an AM/FM stereo deck and CD player. However, Cougar owners may want to replace their factory decks with an aftermarket head unit for more power,...

The Pioneer DEH 45DH is one of the "special fit" CD players offered to accommodate nontraditionally-sized stereo mounting docks. Other than the unusual size of the stereo deck, the wiring...

The 1996 Acura Integra comes equipped with an AM/FM stereo deck and a single-disc CD player. The stock unit provides a sufficient level of signal strength for the speaker arrangement of the...

The stock radio in the 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer included a CD player and an AM/FM stereo. Aftermarket stereos offer many other features, including in-dash DVD players, multi-CD changers and...

The stock stereo in a 1994 Oldsmobile provides music to the passengers of the vehicle. When the car was first introduced, it featured a CD player and AM/FM stereo, but, since then, technology has...

The Jeep is a classic American vehicle with a rugged look. It is famous for transporting soldiers during World War II and being a very functional and popular off-road vehicle in more modern...

Delco Electronics Corp. began producing car radios in 1936, and manufactured factory-installed and aftermarket car radios and CD players for General Motors vehicles until 2004. Delco radios and CD...

The 2003 Honda Accord comes equipped with a standard AM/FM stereo with in-dash CD player. The stock unit is intended to provide a signal strong enough to adequately power the Accord's...

JVC, a division of Japan's Victor Company, is a manufacturer of electronics, including car stereos, camcorders and home-theater products. JVC's KD-S33 is an aftermarket stereo unit and CD player...

Installing an amplifier and sub-woofer in your 2003 Chevy TrailBlazer is one of the best ways to improve the sound quality of your stereo system. To properly install the amp and sub-woofer, you...

Changing a rear speaker in a car or truck depends on the location of the speaker and its accessibility. Most passenger cars have access to the speakers by way of the trunk. You'll need to replace...

Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1938, Pioneer Electronics is an international electronics company that specializes in consumer electronics, including aftermarket car audio options. The Pioneer DEH 2800...

Installing an amplifier in your car not only amplifies your stereo's sound to make it louder, it also gives it a cleaner, more distinguishable sound. Though you probably think the only way to have...

Choosing a car stereo for a pickup truck involves unique concerns, different than choosing a unit for another type of vehicle. The limited space inside the cabin of a pickup means that it is a...

The 2000 model year Dodge Neon came equipped with speakers in the front door and rear deck. You may have decided to replace them with upgraded speakers, which have certainly benefited from...

Owners of the Mercury Marquis may choose to install an aftermarket stereo to replace their malfunctioning factory unit or to upgrade to a more powerful stereo deck. First you must remove the stock...

The Alpine CDA-9825 is an AM/FM car stereo with built-in CD player with the ability to control aftermarket multi-CD changers through its interface. Install the stereo with a standard procedure....

Taking the stereo out of a 2003 Toyota Corolla requires taking the decorative dash panels off the dash to access the screws holding the stereo in place. The radio can be removed and replaced in no...

The BMW M3 is the high-performance version of the acclaimed sport-sedan 3-series. The stereo system in the M3 is often the most capable unit offered by BMW throughout their line of cars and SUVs....

Alpine has been manufacturing car stereos for decades, and they've been winning awards along the way for building cutting-edge head units and related equipment. Alpine stereos have a metal cage...

Removing the radio in a 1995 Ford Mustang is pretty much the same as removing radios from other Fords. You need a special tool to unlock the radio and remove it from the dash. The good news is...

The Miata MX5 is equipped with an auxiliary port which allows you to listen to your iPod or other personal audio player through the car stereo. Some Miata MX5 models include a Bose stereo, but...

The 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo accepts single-DIN car stereo decks (measuring 2-inches-by-7-inches). Monte Carlo owners who wish to install an aftermarket CD player have scores of models from which to...

If you have upgraded the stereo system of your 2003 Honda Civic or purchased a used Civic and want to restore the factory stereo, you can do so without the benefit of extensive car audio...

The 2004 Chevrolet Colorado comes standard with an AM-FM stereo and CD player. Owners who wish to replace the stock stereo with an aftermarket unit can do so with little previous experience....

Vehicle owners who wish to attach an AUX input to their car stereo unit have two options. The first route involves connecting an FM transmitter to the stereo. The FM transmitter will connect to...

With more and more states adopting policies that restrict or prohibit talking on cell phones while driving as of 2010, hands-free devices are becoming more popular as safe and legal alternatives....

Car speakers come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and overall levels of sound quality. One variable to consider is the different drivers in the speaker, which are usually 2-way or 3-way.

There are a few factors to consider when choosing a new auto CD player. You will need to determine the size of the unit in relation to that of your vehicle's stereo dock, the signal strength...

The factory radio in the 1994 Dodge Caravan may require removal for replacement, repairs or to add an external audio device. The Caravan owner can choose to take his vehicle to a professional...

The need to remove the factory radio in the 1998 Ford Explorer may arise for a variety of reasons. Any repairs or upgrades necessary for the stock radio require that you first remove the radio....

Car owners often seek to customize their car stereos with aftermarket stereo components. The first step in their upgrade is likely replacing the factory stereo unit with an aftermarket head unit....

The Dodge Caravan is known for its family-oriented design. Having a working radio or an aftermarket system in your Dodge Caravan can make those long car rides more bearable. The first step for...

Installing an amp in your 2007 Honda Civic with a factory head unit is a great way to add low-frequency response, or bass, to your factory sound system. Installing an amp on a factory head unit...

The 2004 Chevy Avalanche comes with a factory-installed CD player with an optional multi-disc player stored in the glove compartment of the SUV. Avalanche owners who need to replace their stock...

Owners of the Ford F-250 may find the need to remove their factory stereo for a variety of reasons. Any repairs that are necessary for the factory head unit require the removal of the stereo from...

If you're considering upgrading the sound system of your 2004 Honda Accord, one of the best places to start is with the speakers. The 2004 Honda Accord featured speakers in two locations---the...

The 2003 Ford Explorer is equipped with an in-dash, single-disc CD player and AM/FM radio. Owners of an Explorer who wish to remove their factory stereo can do so with relative ease. Ford employs...

The Pioneer DEH-1500 is an AM/FM in-dash CD player that features a three-band parametric equalizer, rear RCA pre-outs with low-pass filter controls, 50Wx4 speaker amplification and backlit LCD...

The 2006 Silverado contains stereo speakers in each of the main doors and in the rear corner trim panels. The 2006 year model is one of numerous full-size GM trucks that install the speakers...

Adding an aftermarket amp to your 2000 Nissan Altima is a great way to improve the sound of your stock stereo system. Even with the upgraded Bose Stereo, the Nissan Altima lacks low-frequency...

The stock stereo in a Lexus SC300 featured an AM/FM radio, tape deck and a CD player. In the time since the car hit the market, technology has advanced and now there are more features that can be...

In 1990, the Lexus LS400 was a luxury vehicle with many cutting-edge features. When compared to the car stereos available today via the aftermarket, the radio in the LS400 doesn't have much to...

The stock AM/FM stereo found in a 1984 Dodge Omni doesn't do anything more than providing sound to the speakers. Today's aftermarket stereos have features such as in-dash navigation, motorized...

While the 2004 Ford Escape offered the six disc in-dash CD player as an option, the player was not standard equipment. Upgrading from a single disc player to a six disc unit allows you to spend...

The stock stereo in a 1986 Ford F-150 pickup truck was a simple AM/FM stereo with a tape deck and didn't have many advanced features. These stereos are outdated by today's standards, with no CD...

The stock radio in a 1996 Nissan Altima was an AM/FM radio with a cassette tape player. Although that unit may have worked out great in 1996, stereos today have satellite radio, in-dash...