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When automakers build a vehicle, they don't think much about the quality of the radio - just the convenience it offers. For example, new cars come equipped with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, back-up cameras, Bluetooth, and other great features. However, while these features offer incredible benefits, the quality of the radio hasn't improved much.
This lack of quality can compromise the sound quality of the connected speakers (or amplified premium sound system, if you choose to purchase one). We're not saying that the speakers automakers install in their cars, trucks, or SUVs are the best, but even upgrading your stereo to an aftermarket stereo will improve your overall listening experience.
Did we get your attention? Read on!
100%. Imagine the smartphone you own: if your fine new smartphone is equipped with a weaker processor, it will be sluggish and unattractive. For radios (factory-installed or aftermarket), the components inside the device (such as the digital-to-analog converter and Bluetooth chipset) are of higher quality, hence the sound difference.
In addition to the top-notch components inside the aftermarket stereo mainframe, you'll also get more tuning options to mold the sound to exactly what you want. Built-in features such as comprehensive equalization, digital time alignment (also known as time correction), and high-pass/low-pass filter customization go far beyond what a factory-installed head unit can offer. Do you want your vehicle to have the best sound possible? Upgrade your radio!
Another benefit of aftermarket radios is wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. These upgraded stereos allow you to keep your phone in your pocket, backpack, or purse and still enjoy these popular conveniences. If you need to charge, plug into the USB input port provided with your aftermarket stereo.
The upgraded Bluetooth chipsets in aftermarket stereos (especially the high-performance models) dramatically improve the fidelity of audio files in Bluetooth-enabled devices. How? For example, these newer Bluetooth technologies allow for high-resolution audio transfer from an iPhone or Android. With an upgraded Bluetooth chipset, tracks from high-resolution music streaming services like Tidal or Qobuz sound great.
This is another question that we can answer "100%"! Factory-installed speakers are rarely of the quality of a good set of aftermarket speakers, even in "premium" audio systems. Many automakers dazzle their car buyers with "19 speakers" or "600 watt amplifiers", but you don't need all those speakers. But you don't need all those speakers to get rich, clean sound. You probably don't need that powerful of an amplifier either - especially if you ditch the subwoofer (which we recommend against).
Aftermarket speakers from manufacturers like Focal, Kicker, and JL Audio are made from better materials and produce a more realistic sound quality for a more engaging experience. Focal's K2 Power series is a good example. In this range, both the woofer cone and the tweeter are made from Kevlar. This material offers excellent acoustic performance due to its acoustic properties as well as its weight (in the case of lighter materials, it can move faster and more accurately than in the case of heavier materials. This means that the sound produced has less tonal coloration and more) realistic sound quality).
There are many factors to consider when looking for the right car stereo for you. It is your responsibility to make sure that the car stereo you are considering is right for your car so that you are in a good position to choose the best stereo for your ride. It's your car, so it should reflect your hobbies: music and entertainment.
