If you have been planning on buying a new sound system for your car, then you already know about all of the different choices that you have. It used to be that you could simply walk in to an electronics store and pick out what you wanted, knowing that you had everything you need in the one box. Nowadays, you cannot do that anymore; everything is more complicated and comes in so many pieces. If you are out to create a killer sound system, then you had better get ready to deal with more parts and pieces and separate components than you could have ever imagined! There seem to be just as many components to a sound system as there are people who want them. In short, each needs to fit each person’s budget, personal style and tastes and needs.
This is why all of the electronics and auto sound system manufacturers have jumped at the chance to provide their customers with the components that they want at prices they can afford. They have made a very wise business decision by doing this. This way people have the opportunity to get that killer sound system that they are dreaming of having; and they can do this one piece at a time. This is very good business.
None of us actually likes living within a tight budget however, this is something we all need to do. If you really think about it, living within a set budget really is not so bad. It gives you the opportunity to buy what you really need first and the get some of those little extras as you are able to afford them. Think about this, if you could have everything you want when you want it; would you be surprised by any gifts you get? Probably not. If you enjoy finding good deals on what you want, then finding out that the component you want has been marked down will get your motor going. You would be very smart to do some research before you make a major purchase like this. A good quality sound system for your vehicle (installation included) can cost you $1,000 or more, depending on what you have in the package.
This does not mean that you must have the entire thousand dollars all at once! You might decide to go out and get a good set of speakers first, which can cost somewhere between $200 and $260. Although you will find speakers that are less expensive, they may not last as long as top of the line speakers. If you have to stay within a certain budget limit, then you might think about buying your speakers and installing them yourself or having a friend install them. This will save you money if you can do it.
Now that you have that first component (speakers), it would be very wise to start putting money aside for the next one. One way to do this is letting your friends and family know which of the smaller components you want; this gives them some birthday and holiday gift ideas and helps you put that killer auto sound system of yours together one piece at a time. If you take that approach towards your goal, you might find yourself with that killer sound system much sooner than you ever dreamed of!
With technology changing and getting better faster than you can blink, people that are looking for good sound systems for their vehicles have been stunned by the array of sound system choices they are given. Today’s sound systems go way beyond the old AM/FM radios that our parents and grandparents had. Nowadays there are so many different components to mix and match that it might just give you a monster of a headache trying to sort it all out. The more components and special features you add to your sound system, the more expensive it will be. If you really think about it, you can really go overboard and end up spending a few thousand dollars for an elaborate sound system for your vehicle when all you might really need is a simpler system that is no more than $300. If you do not need all of the fancy stuff, then this is the wiser choice for you.
Having said that, let us continue. If you want to get a sound system that includes any of the following: a DVD player, a CD player, in-car GPS navigation systems and/or an MP3 player; then you want to be looking for a sound system that can handle any and all of these. You will have so much more enjoyment from this kind of set-up.
Prices will vary depending on what you include in your sound system. Let’s say that you have found the system you want, now your best bet is to do a little comparison shopping for the best possible deal you can find. Please remember that shipping costs need to be added if you are buying online or through mail order and then add installation costs. The more elaborate systems often require professional installation. If there is a local electronics or audio store that can match the lowest prices that you have and is willing to provide free installation, you might want to use them.
Here are three of the most commonly purchased sound systems that you can buy along with some prices.
1) Pioneer AVIC-N2 DVD with a GPS-enabled Navigation System. You can buy the system for anywhere from $750 to $1,200; however, this does not include installation. It allows you to play CDs, DVDs and MP3s and can get you where you need to go, without getting lost!
2) Alpine IVA-W200 has a DVD, CD plus MP3 Player. This sound system’s price ranges from $760 to slightly over $1,000. As its name suggests it has a both CD and DVD players as well as an MP3 player. It does not have GPS-enabled navigation though
3) Jensen VM9311TS has AM/FM stereo with CD player and a 7 inch LCD screen DVD player. This system ranges from $330 to $500 in price and might be the best overall system to get as it has all of these components: DVD, CD and MP3 players, WMA, iPod and XM Satellite Radio capabilities. The only thing it does not have is GPS-enabled navigation.
Hopefully this information has helped you in deciding which kind of auto sound system is to your liking. This might also give you the exact details you needed to be able to drop those not-so subtle hints to friends and family about hat you really want for Christmas and/or your next birthday! Another good piece of advice is this: it is not wise to have an expensive sound system in an old, beat up car. It makes you too tempting a target for thieves.
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