Navigating the Car Audio Speaker Jungle
The audio system that usually comes with your vehicle tends to lack a certain...well...I suppose you can fill in the blank with what comes to mind! Today's factory car audio systems are improved, incorporating multi-media radios, multi-channel amplifiers and even powered subwoofers. Despite all these available upgrades, most factory systems still lack the fidelity and definition that most of us are used to from our home audio counterparts. The weakest link in just about every factory system tends to be what should be the MOST IMPORTANT...the speakers! When it comes time to replace your car speakers, you'll find literally hundreds of brands and designs on the market- all touting themselves as the be-all end-all in speaker design and performance. The key here is to navigate through the jargon jungle and find the product that best suits your particular listening needs. The players: Coaxial or Component? Car audio speakers are available in two types of systems- Coaxial and Compone...