Get a car stereo with the panel type you are most comfortable with, this will determine the ease of changing music. They come in a wide variety – flip-down, synchro-flip, slot and motorized entry.
To enhance sound experience, you can buy an amplifier, a sub-woofer and speakers (front and rear ) over and above the stereo. Choose an amplifier that will boost the sound without distorting the songs. Sony amplifiers are priced between Rs. 5,000 – 12,000, while the Alpine ones come for Rs. 6,700-18,000.
All car-stereo makers make accessories such as speakers and sub-woofers as well. So consult company experts at the store about these too. Prices are usually at par with the stereo prices. Sony sub-woofers come for Rs. 2,900-6,000, rear speakers for Rs. 2,690-4,990 and front speakers Rs 1,700-11,350.Alpine products are a little more expensive – speakers Rs. 2,200-5,000 sub-woofers Rs. 3,100-12,300.
CAR MUSIC SYSTEM FEATURES
Various functionalities available in music players include:
- Flash memory to store MP3 songs
- Load songs from laptop into memory cards and play it on the music system
- I-pod and satellite radio interface
- Shock proof memory that prevents skips even on the roughest roads
- Quick search options to find songs
- Plug any MP3 players to the music system
- Bluetooth interface for wireless transmission of mobile phone calls via the speakers
- Automatic volume control that is sensitive to vehicle speed
- Theft deferent faceplate
The prices of these are in the following ranges:
CAR MUSIC SYSTEM BRANDS
- Sony
- Panasonic
- Alpine
- Blaupunkt
- Kenwood