Month of November, 2006

Car Speaker Noise -- How To Eliminate It

There are several noise sources in a car audio setup. In this article, I'll talk about one where your car speakers produce noise that seems to increase when you "rev" the engine. You'll get to learn how to eliminate that annoying noise and enjoy your music.

The Advantages Of An Aftermarket CD Changer

There are advantages in keeping your factory radio and adding an aftermarket CD changer to it. We will consider them here. My guess is that you'll be better equipped to make informed choices when buying your next car CD changer.

The iPod Ice Link Plus Adapter

The iPod Ice Link Plus adapter comes in 4 available designs. This article discusses each.

Is It Difficult To Install A CD Changer

Any competent "DIYer" can do it Set yourself some free time to plan and install your CD changer. Think about where your CD changer is going to be positioned and ensure that access is clear enough to insert and eject the magazine.

Installing a Steering Remote Adaptor

Steering wheel remote controls allow you to control major functions on a head unit without having to bend over to the head unit itself. This clearly reduces distractions to the driver, thus increasing road safety.

Car Audio Installation Resources

I strongly recommend the following resources to help you get technical help fast. These will be useful if you need help removing or installing a radio. If you don't know how to remove the surrounding dash pieces to access the actual radio itself or you may need wiring help, these should help you get a speedy answer.

Installation Guide - Sony NW-HD Adapter/Car Kits

Sony NW-HD 1, 3, 5 & MD Walkman Adapter Installation: Sony NW-HD adapter installation is generally far easier than you would expect. Average installation time by our customers is between 15 to 60 minutes. Any basic "DIYer" can install this product comfortably.

Installation Guide - iPod Adapter (Dension iPod Car Kit) 2

Dension Ice Link adapter installation is generally far easier than you would expect. The Ice Link lead simply connects to the CD changer socket found at the rear of your radio by push-fit connection and then to your iPod using your selected connection type.

Installation Guide - iPod Adapter (Dension iPod Car Kit) 1

Installing your Dension iPod Car Kit is straightforward and is slightly different depending on the kit you have ordered for your particular vehicle. Read through the options below and if you don't really want to install yourself, at the bottom of the page you'll find details of finding a professional installer in your area.

Because of the way car manufacturers configure their car audio systems, you can't connect an aftermarket CD changer directly to a factory-fitted radio in the majority of cases.