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The easiest way to get better sound from a factory system is to add an amplifier. Factory radios now days don’t always have to be replaced and often have very good features, especially if it already has Navigation and Satellite radio. Adding an amplifier to the factory radio with new speakers, and often with the factory speakers, will give more volume with less distortion and better overall quality in sound. The limitation with factory radios is the power that they come with so more power normally gets my customers what they want. I can add amplifiers for speakers and subs to high end processors to get the quality sound that you want without having to swap out that existing radio and loosing the factory looks and functionality.

Remote starts are very popular up North where it gets below freezing for more than two months of the year but here inTexasit comes in real handy during the summer months to help cool the car off before you and your kids get in. Another good feature is that for Diesel and other turbo charged vehicles a remote start can be used as a turbo cool down timer.

Vehicle security is also a very important feature to keep in mind especially if any sort of upgrades have been made to the vehicle. Car thieves do not care whose vehicle it is, they just see the opportunity and go for it. Most vehicles from the factory do not have security systems just because they have keyless entry and if they do have security it is the bare minimum. Aftermarket car alarms will protect the doors, trunk, ignition, the hood, will have an impact sensor and can even detect breaking glass and if the vehicle is being lifted up. The biggest part of any security system is the installation. At NET Audio I go to great lengths to make sure that the installation of every security system is done to the best of my abilities. All connections are soldered and the system is concealed so that any would-be thieves will not be able to see the security system under the dash in order to disable it.  After market security is the best investment you can make on your vehicle and it needs to be done correctly for it to work to its fullest.

One feature that many vehicles are missing out on from the factory still is hands free phone and Bluetooth and IPod connectivity. Hands free phone is quickly becoming mandatory and is a major safety concern. With a hands free Bluetooth phone kit fumbling for your ringing phone while driving becomes a thing of the past and many Bluetooth phone kits also allow hands free calling too with voice commands and phone book transfers to the unit.

Many vehicles are also lacking on IPod connectivity. While many new cars are coming with an AUX jack on the front of the radio for flexibility many vehicles have the capability of adding IPod control to the factory radio so that the existing controls can be used to control the IPod. This means no more cords hanging off of the dash, no more IPod battery dying while on a road trip and no more wireless FM transmitters that never work. What it DOES mean is the use of factory steering wheel controls to control the IPod, better sound and no messy cables hanging all over your nice new vehicle. Some Bluetooth systems will even allow audio from your phone or MP3 player to play through the stereo system wirelessly so not only is your music library available but so is Pandora internet radio, all through the factory radio.

GPS Navigation is typically only on the very high end vehicles, but why should that luxury and convenience be reserved for new expensive vehicles? The cost of in-vehicle navigation systems continues to come down in price and the feature list keeps growing. Most aftermarket systems that come with GPS also have Bluetooth phone and audio, IPod control, DVD and many other great features to get the best out of your vehicles audio system. Let me know what all you want your radio to do and I will find what the best fit for you is.

When satellite radio came on the market about 10 years ago it opened the door to all sorts of new radio options that previously had not existed. Imagine driving across the country and never having to change the channel? Being able to go anywhere and always knowing what you can listen to and get your favorite type of music and news. Many new cars have the capability to control satellite radio through the factory radio and can be combined with IPod or Bluetooth units. Some cars do require some sort of add on tuner that is mounted externally on the dash in order to add satellite and if that is the case it can be done with minimal wires and be as unobtrusive as possible. Let us know what is wanted and I can get the best package for your application.

One of the best things that can be done to get better sound from any stereo system, whether factory of aftermarket, is replace the speakers. The car is far from the perfect environment for a god stereo system. Factory speakers are lacking in the technology that good quality aftermarket speakers have and the speaker location is normally the last thing on an engineers mind. In order to get higher performance and better clarity good quality aftermarket speakers, installed properly, are the only way to go. A good aftermarket speaker will be louder and clearer than the stock ones even with the factory radio. Speaker technology has come a long way and good quality speakers do not have to cost an arm and a leg. As with anything car audio related the installation is what matters the most. The stronger the mounting surface for the speaker is the better it’s going to sound so special materials can be used in order to get the most out of your speaker upgrade with less vibrations and road noise to get you more music.

Subwoofers can be a touchy subject with most people. When people come in wanting a serious upgrade in sound once a subwoofer is mentioned they all shy away from it. Most people associate subwoofers with loud boomy bass and rattling cars but that is not the way it has to be. For good quality sound reproduction, which is my preference, a subwoofer is a must. All that is typically needed is a single 8” or 10” and a few hundred watts to make all the difference in the way your stereo sounds.

A properly designed and installed subwoofer should blend into the background and all but disappear with the music. A sub is more than a speaker, it is really a subwoofer system. With a speaker like a sub that is dedicated to doing nothing but playing the absolute lowest frequencies in the audio spectrum it is that much more important that it is installed properly for it to do what it is intended to do and perform an its fullest. The proper sub box and placement in the vehicle make all the difference in the world about how that sub is going to perform and sound in your car. The type of enclosure the sub is in greatly changes the way the speaker sounds so it should be designed for the type of music you listen to and the type of sound you enjoy. Also, certain limitations come about from the vehicle’s space limitations and then it is that much more important to make sure that the subwoofer looks like it belongs and is secure while still sounding great.

Let me show you the difference of the way your music sounds with and without a sub and you will easily see the importance it makes in your music listening experience.

Custom fabrication is one of my many specialties so if you have anything that needs to be made for your car, home or business feel free to let me know and I can get it taken care of for you.

Stereo systems in boats pose their own list of challenges that need to be over come for great sound. With an open air environment the easiest way to get volume is with more power and more speakers. Two of my lines that I carry have a very good list of products that are Marine certified so that way you know your investment will last in that environment. Car audio products will work but since their materials aren’t optimized for the harsh outdoor and wet environment of boats it is better to use something that has been tested to excel under those conditions. Marine speakers, amps, radios and subwoofers can really change that boating experience. If I do it to cars then I can do it to your boat. From a simple radio and speaker swap to full on custom installations and subwoofer enclosures. Let me know what I can do to take your boat to the next level.

At NET Audio I am not limited to just doing stereo work. If you have other ideas that you want done to your vehicle feel free to let me know. From HIDs, interior LEDs and lighting, suspension mods, cold air intakes and basic performance upgrades, powder coating and pretty much anything you can think of I can get taken care of for you. Feel free to ask and if I feel that it is out of my expertise I have a list of trusted professionals that I can refer you to.