1. Tweeters Cone in Different Shapes – The three main tweeter shapes are the cone, semi-dome, and What is the difference? Dome tweeters are optimal for the best sound dispersion. This is important when it comes to how directional high-frequency sounds are (see point 3). Cones are cheaper, but you will hear it in the sound quality.
2. Tweeters Are Made from Various Materials – The most common are synthetic, textiles, and metals. Synthetic is cheapest and will affect sound quality. Textiles and metal have their own strengths and weaknesses, so a big consideration will be the amount of road noise you have to deal with. Metal is good for overpowering road noise, while textiles can provide the best quality sound but at the cost of sheer volume.
3. High-Frequency Sounds Are Directional – The location of your tweeters is a vital consideration. Even the best quality speakers will fall flat if you put these highly directional speakers in the wrong place. Dome tweeters give you a wider sweet spot, but it will still be limited. In other words, you don’t want your tweeters in a door pointed at your legs.

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Myth #1 – You Can’t Get Good Sound from a Speaker in a Door

The main issue with door speakers isn’t the quality of the sound. It’s that you can’t use directional speakers because they are usually pointing at your calf, not your ears. However, something like a mid-bass driver doesn’t have to be as directional as something like a tweeter. Thus, using your doors for speaker placement is all about knowing which speakers will work best in a certain location.

Myth #2 – The Door Speaker Grill Will Destroy My Sound Quality

Once again, this goes back to putting the right kind of speaker in the door. The issue with those grills that manufacturers put over stock door speakers is that they redirect sounds that have a shorter wavelength. If you use a speaker that will only produce sounds with a longer wavelength, the grill will have little to no effect on sound quality.

Myth #3 – My Subwoofer Size Doesn’t Have to Match My Other Speakers

In part, it depends on what you want your music to sound like. But for balanced sound, you want to cone size of all of your speakers to be equal. This ensures that all of your speakers are moving the same amount of air.

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1. An Alarm System – Okay, so this isn’t a recent invention, but the fact is that modern alarm systems do so much more than just protect your car from theft. Many alarm systems include a package of modern conveniences from a remote starter to an app that allows you to roll up your windows without going outside if it suddenly begins to rain.
2. An Audio/Visual System – While this is more of a want than a need to some people, you have to keep in mind that we live in a world that is inundated with technology. Some people are connected from the moment they wake up to the moment they go to bed. The ability to charge devices, connect to the Internet, and enjoy recreation during a long ride is going to vital to most passengers.
3. LED Lighting – Both inside and outside your car, you want your lighting to be environmental-friendly and cost-effective. LED lighting accomplishes both of these goals, all while being aesthetically pleasing and potentially improving safety during night driving.

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1. Choose the Right Type of Sub – If your car is already designed for a sub, you may be able to purchase a drop-in. This will be easier to install. A powered sub is important if you don’t want an external amplified. A raw subwoofer will need to be put into the proper enclosure and powered by the right amplifier, but it will also provide the best performance in most instances.
2. Use the Right Enclosure – The right enclosure can help to ensure that you get the full benefit from your sub. A sealed box is the only way to get a very precise sound. A ported enclosure can provide you with more output with minimal precision loss. A bandpass enclosure is designed to give you the best of both worlds. Or you can just attach free-air subs to a board. This is the cheapest option but isn’t great for sound quality.
3. Frequency Range – This is an important element when it comes to output quality. The smaller the number (in Hz), the lower the sounds that will be produced accurately. Of course, at some point you get beyond the limits of human hearing. Most people here between 20 and 20,000 Hz, although some people can hear down to 12 Hz. Frequencies down to 4 Hz can be felt, so a better range can provide a better thump.

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#1 Device Integration and Cable Organization

First things first – you have to be able to charge everything in your car. If you aren’t driving a modern car, you probably have DC ports instead of USB. You could go out and buy a bunch of those clunky converters. Or you can have a multi-port USB adapter installed directly in your dashboard. You may even want one in the rear of the vehicle for passengers. Smartphone docks are particularly important for the driver, so you aren’t fumbling around with your phone while you should be paying attention to the road. Retractable cables can help keep them out of your way when things aren’t charging.

#2 Mounted Tablets

Rather than just having a screen where passengers can watch DVDs in the car, why not install tablets. This allows for the interaction we associate with modern day life and provides a better hands-on experience.

#3 Audio and Video Inputs

Most people don’t use physical media anymore like CDs and DVDs. Instead of having to go out and buy some to enjoy recreation on the road, you simply need to have a variety of audio and video inputs. USB and auxiliary inputs can turn your car’s stereo and video systems into a real multimedia machine.

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