How to choose the right in dash radio
The term car stereo gets thrown around a lot outside of our industry. What most people are referring to is the receiver. Head unit, deck and, and in dash unit are also correct verbiage. We point this out is because it is often overlooked by the consumer. When looking at car stereo options it is important to pay attention to which head unit you go with. The head unit is the brain of any car stereo build. You interact with your head unit more than any other piece of stereo equipment in your car. Here are some tips to help you choose the right one.
Be self-aware.
Head unit setups come in many different flavors. The most important thing to think about is how you will use it. Do you still use CD’s? Have you evolved from disks in favor of digital media? A head unit with internal storage gives you direct access to all of your favorite music. USB and 3.5mm connections let you connect a variety of media types. If you are a techie or rely on your phone for day to day living. Many head units are smartphone optimized. They integrate directly with Apple and android devices. If you have young children. Video playback and wireless headphone output can offer peace on long trips.
Have a plan
Knowing the direction your car stereo evolution will take is a factor too. A particular style or brand of head unit might cater well to one area. But may not offer enough diversity to work well as you change out other components. Video output quality can vary in different units also. The technicians at Soundwave Customs are knowledgeable and experienced. We’ll work together with you on your car audio dreams. And create a design plan that will make it a reality.
