Many clients here at Prestige Car Audio & Marine came to us in search of better sound in their vehicles. It used to be that replacing the factory radio with a new one would provide a dramatic upgrade to the performance of a car audio system. As vehicle manufacturers offer more and more infotainment features in their cars, the weak point of a system is now in the amplification and speakers. Can we upgrade your audio system without changing the radio? You bet we can! Here are a few ways how.
System Diagnosis
Our technicians have an effective and repeatable process to investigate how a factory audio system operates. Some factory audio systems are still simple and power the speakers directly from the radio. More-complex systems include equalization that is specific to the speakers that came from the factory. The most complex systems use advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) with filters, crossovers and equalization. Once we know what we are working with regarding frequency content, amplitude and signal-type, we can develop a plan to upgrade the system with better amplification and speakers.
Simple Integration
We stock simple integration modules that will take a speaker-level signal from a radio and allow us to feed it into an amplifier. Such a module includes a remote turn-on output to activate and aftermarket amplifier. Many of the amplifiers we sell also include similar features. As long as there is no equalization of the signal, we can upgrade your car or truck all you want. Adding a subwoofer to a basic system like this is a great first upgrade. The difference is dramatic and impressive!
Complex Integration
When we have to start dealing with systems that employ signal processing, the integration process becomes more difficult. Products like the JL Audio FiX82 allow us to work with more-complex factory systems. When we install FiX82, it will automatically process the signal from the factory source unit or amplifier, and remove equalization and time alignment. It will sum signals from subwoofer, midbass, midrange and tweeter channels to form a smooth, flat signal that we can build on. We can then choose new speakers and amplifiers to make your system sound amazing.
Stop By Today To Learn More About Better Sound With Your Factory Radio
As soon as you drive up to Prestige Car Audio & Marine in Metairie, Louisiana, we have already started looking at your vehicle. We know what is involved in upgrading the audio performance of most vehicles that come to us. If we don’t know, we will schedule some time to find out. This process is our way of making sure we can give you the performance you want. From silky-smooth details in the midrange and high frequencies to tight and dynamic bass that you can both hear and feel.
Better sound in your vehicle makes driving more enjoyable. Drop by today and we’d be happy to design an audio system for you. Contact us here with any questions.
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