Creative Ways to Enhance Your Car Audio System

Any driver who has been behind the wheel for more than a decade can attest to how far car stereos have come over the years. Many of us can recall a time when having a five-disc CD player in your car was the cutting edge of audio technology. The sound systems of today would have been nothing short of mind-blowing in comparison.

If your daily commute could use an audio system upgrade, knowing which direction you want to start is half the battle. The good news is that with a few creative upgrades to your sound system, you can transform the audio experience in your ride. Check out these ideas and then call Mobile Installation to get new car audio speakers, subwoofers, and everything an audiophile needs for the ride to work.

1.   Dampen the Sound in Your Car

Most people don’t put a lot of thought into how external sounds are affecting their audio experience. But sounds from the road and sounds from the vehicle can interfere with the sound experience no matter how good your audio system is.

This is especially true for older vehicles that may have minor rattling sounds, vibrations, or other odd noises. To minimize interference from these types of external sounds, sound-dampening mats are available that can be applied to the floor and door panels of a vehicle.

2.   Use Better Sound Files

It might seem like all audio files are the same. But just as different types of video files have different levels of quality, so do audio files. If you’re playing music from compressed MP3 files, these are typically less detailed than high fidelity sound like the sound you’d get with a CD.

Streaming music is a good way to listen to your favorite playlist on the ride to work, but these compressed files are also lower quality than larger files. The most popular file format among audiophiles is FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec). To play these files, you’ll need the right head system and a multi-channel amplifier.

3.   Upgrade Your Speakers and Subwoofer

While upgrading your speakers and subwoofer is a given, it’s a good idea to talk to your installation techs about the way you plan to use your system before making a decision. Some systems are better for skull-shaking bass, while other setups are a better fit for getting the kind of crystal clarity you might want when listening to lo-fi sounds on your morning commute.

Order Your Custom Car Audio Speakers

Is tinny, dull audio bringing down your ride to work? Our aftermarket car accessories team at Mobile Installation is here to save the day. To check out what we do, stop by our gallery. Then give us a call at 612-986-3332 or connect with us online to get a free quote on your audio upgrades today!