Listening to music in your car depends on the proper balance of many elements: the source, the amplification, and, most critically, the speakers. To offset the ambient noise of the car, wind, and road, car audio enthusiasts face the challenge of pumping up the sound from the speakers.
Instructions
1. Adjust the treble and bass settings. If the bass and treble are at their preset factory settings, try one of these ways of adjusting them. Increase both the treble and bass settings to higher levels -- this will increase the overall volume. If you desire more clarity, increase the treble to a higher level than the bass. If the bass is lacking, set the bass higher than the treble.
2. Adjust the fade control. The fade control adjusts the soundfield of the car toward the front and the back. If you lose clarity and volume in your sound when driving, adjust the fade to the front. If you want greater sound, adjust the fade toward the back. Rear speakers tend to be larger and produce stronger base, a significant factor in volume.
3. Add a powered subwoofer. Your car stereo's amplifier directs much of its power toward enhancing low frequencies. When a powered subwoofer (with its own amplifer) is introduced into the mix, you can adjust the treble and bass controls on the receiver to boost the mids and highs, while the sub covers the lows.
4. Add an amplifier to the system. This will increase the overall power to the speakers, boosting sound and improving fidelity.
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