Buying Guides & Articles:Car Audio

It might be tempting to save money by choosing a DVD system with a small screen. We caution against buying a player with a screen smaller than 7 inches. You won't save... Read more

Whether an aftermarket car audio system or a factory system that comes with the vehicle, virtually all car radios come with AM and FM radio and a CD player... Read more

Replacement components and speakers designed to fit in factory openings are readily available for most cars, and some can be relatively easy upgrades... Read more

In-car video has become increasingly popular in recent years, as more families discover DVDs and games to keep passengers entertained while traveling. As anyone with... Read more

Picking the right component can literally bring your living room to life with that magic rumble... Read more

If you're turning a computer into a music machine, why not just do the obvious: Hook it up to the stereo? If you want to make audiotapes of your MP3s (or even streaming... Read more

Accessories don't come cheap in new cars. Some auto dealers nick you $750 for satellite radio. You can tune in the same music for $50-$100 with an add-on receiver from... Read more

So you love your ride, but you're tired of the "same old same old" with your factory-installed audio system. These days, there are a ton of options for those who want to... Read more

Bill Detwiler, Shawn Morton, and I scoured the halls of the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show last week in Las Vegas. We looked for the hardware and software that could... Read more

Choosing a subwoofer can be a very difficult but interesting task. When you're choosing a car sub, you need to know what you really want. It depends what kind of music... Read more