The hills are alive with the sound of music……..hmmm. That’s a really great song. But you know what? In addition to being a great song, it also stands true. 100% true. Anyone who understands music will vouch for that. If you are not someone who can live on music, you’d rather stop reading now because this article is meant for those car lovers who also moonlight as music lovers.

The high that you get when you are one with your car and your favorite singer is speaking to you, only to you, is something unique and totally natural. For those of you who want this desperately, there is something that you can do to heighten the pleasure.

Before you get any fancy ideas, this is strictly music related. We are talking about AMPLIFIERS. Getting the right set will change the way your system streams out music. It totally cranks up your resolution and the clarity is pure heaven. We give you the star in this category.

The Performance Teknique ICBM-Monster is exactly that-a monster which will take you to St. Peter’s gate and back. It has a power of 6000 watts with a 24 db crossover slope. Its variable low pass filter between 35Hz-250 Hz increases the sound quality and its bass is totally amazing such that you can feel it in your pulse. With double sided PCB and RCA line output, this is one of the killers which you can get for yourself for $900-very well spent if you ask us.

Well go on, treat your ears to the joy of pure music. You owe them .

Wait, hold on. This is not a matrimonial site. This is something to do with cars. Got your attention? Well, we lied . This is not just something to do with cars, this is THE thing happening in the auto world right now. There is a marriage and this is one that you will love.

We are talking about the partnership established between Jaguar’s new C-XF Concept car and renowned legends of the music system field – Bowers and Wilkins.

Jaguar has always been known to provide excellent systems in its creations and this is no exception. This time around, they have taken an extra step and shaken hands with the masters themselves.

Dream sound for a dream car. In the automotive industry, events don’t get much bigger than the unveiling of a new Jaguar. Every gear change, every contour, every sight and every sound comes under relentless scrutiny. Hence the call from Jaguar to the engineers at B&W.

Bowers and Wilkins have worked hard on this collaboration and maintain that the system created for cars is different because of the space restrictions and user proximity. Their special creation has a bass beam low-frequency driver technology (sounds really impressive right?), mid range cone speakers and micro speaker panels. For the novice, this means great sound quality, excellent clarity and minimal sound irritation. It also keeps in mind the rear passengers and for them, has directivity arrays. The tweeter is also enhanced and worked on to create pure joy.

Dispersion drivers, rear deck panels, and noise deflectors – this system has it all and is made to order.

Well, guess they who say “marriages are made in heaven” do know it all because this alliance sure creates heaven – both for them and us.

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Zooming across the lush country side or down winding lanes in your hot wheels is always a dream. Feeling the wind in your hair, being one with your car – that’s the life. Nothing could make it more perfect. Nothing, besides the perfect song. And here, your true friend will be a killer sound system which is really into you and can woo you, serenade you, anger you, please you – do a ton of other things for you.

But you just spent a bomb on treating yourself to the monster five CD changer sound system!! Wait, wait. Before you run out in a white hot rage to beat up the guy who sold it to you, there is absolutely nothing wrong with your system. The thing is, even though you got a new system, you stuck to the old speakers. Do you know that sound quality is affected by the quality of your speakers by a good 10%-15%? Didn’t think you did. Well, never fear because now we are here to tell you about the SPEAKERS which will recreate sound for you.

At the top of the list we have the Pioneer TS-A5713 5″x7″ 2-Way Speaker. Yes, it is as impressive as its name. Priced at a cool $100, it heats up your car. Mind blowingly affordable, this is your dream accessory. It defies the myth that affordability = compromise. The sound does not distort even when blasted. Also, the bass and treble are very good. It’s quite durable with a life of upto one year without giving many problems.

Next up, we have the Infinity Kappa Perfect 6.1 speakers. With aluminum woofer cones, this one dishes out the perfect quality you always desired. It has awesome mid range and great separation. Add killer RMS to the list. Though some might find it to be a little high-end, when did that stop the true music lover?

At $87, the Infinity 552i is definitely a popular choice, and a good one at that. It’s the perfect multi element car speaker. The sound quality is nice and crisp and as far as the definition, it is very smooth. It looks sexy as heel, giving your system the right degree of class and pizzazz.

The Diamond Audio S600a/S600s HEX is far above the others as far as the price is concerned, but if you can afford it, there is really no question about what your choice should be. It is by far the best in sound quality and is a totally different trip altogether. It is really as clear as a diamond when it comes to purity. The tweeters and mids practically beg to be played on this.

So here we are – giving you a range of speakers under various brackets with one thing in common – great sound clarity. All you need to do is pick your partner and zoom into the sunset with your system blaring your blues behind.

Pyle® Video In A Bag

It is an all-in-one bag which you can hook anywhere, in your car or your home. The kit contains VCP and 4″ TFT/LCD monitor. Plug in to your 12-volt power supply in your car or 120-volt supply in your home. Provided with 12-volt power cord and two 120-volt AC adapters. Speakers are built with the monitor. All typical controls for monitor and VCP. Approximately 11-1/2″W x 22″H x 4-1/2″D.

JVC DVD/CD/SD Receiver with 6.5” Monitor

The important features of this video set include 20-watts x 4(RMS), 50-watts x 4 Max, MP3/WMA DVD-audio WAV CD/CD-R/CD-RW compatible with ID3/WMA tag, DVD-R/-RW, +R/+RW, VCD multi-border DVD compatible. 7-1/16″ x 3-15/16″ x 6-5/16″. JVC Model # KW-AVX706. This is equipped with 5.1 channel DTS/Dolby Digital/Dolby Pro Logic II/MPEG Audio. Gold plated terminals: there are two pairs of line output terminals, center-channel output terminal, video output terminals, second audio output terminals, subwoofer output terminals with level/frequency control and AV input terminals. JVC offers 6-month warranty for this product. Another important feature is its easy-to-use touch panel screen.

Legacy Ceiling-Mount Flip-Down TFT/LCD Monitors

These are monitors that you need to simply plug in to your VCP or DVD of your car. The audio output can be available through any external devices such as the vehicles sound system, headphones, wireless infrared headphones, etc. Wireless remote control and infrared transmitters (optional) are available along with this kit. Infrared transmitters transmit the sound to infrared headphones, if used. Headphones are sold separately. The TFT/LCD combination allows the best resolution for the pictures. Additional features include PAS/NTSC color system; on-screen display menu; blue screen when no signal; 2 video inputs (except ZX264185, which only has one video input).

Pyle® Replacement Vinyl Headrests With Built-In 7″ TFT Monitors

This model is available with removable headrests with adjustable posts. Each headrest is DVD compatible. The kit contains two remote controls with on-screen display, one for each headrest. This set includes DC 12V power supply. The configuration is 10.6″ x 7.5″ x 4.7″. Six months’ warranty is available.
Legacy 5.6″ Mobile LCD Monitor With Universal Stand

The important feature of this model is its wide reviewing angle. The audio can be heard through your car’s stereo. The configuration is 5.9″ x 4.92 x 1.45″. Legacy offers six months’ warranty for this model.

Dual® Headrest-Mount Portable DVD Player With TFT/LCD Monitor

This is the ideal combination of the video for your car as well as your home or motels. What more, the product is offered for an amazingly low price. The installation of this video system is quite easy. You just need to slip the straps over the headrest, slide the player in to the “vest” and plug in the DC adapter. The AC adapter provided along with the kit is for the home purpose. This system is DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW compatible. The configuration is 10-1/2″W x 7″H x 1-3/4″D.

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Pyle amplifier installation kits

There are two models available, 4-gauge Amplifier and 8-guage Amplifier. This complete kit includes 20 feet of red power wire, 4 feet of black ground wire, and 20 feet of 16-gauge blue remote turn-on wire. Other components contained in the kit include 20 feet of 12-gauge speaker wire; 20 feet of right-angle RCA audio cable; 6 feet of black split-loom cable conduit; gold-plated AGU Type 60A fuse; water-resistant in-line fuse holder; 2 ring terminals; 2 spade terminals; five 14-16 gauge spade terminals; 3 butt connectors; 20 cable tires; and black grommet.

Pyramid Ultra-Thin High-Power Arctic White Amplifiers

As the name indicates, this amplifier is the best with its sleek look and its ability to hook anywhere in your car. The height of this is just 2” and is powered with the MOSFET Pulse Width Modulated Power Supply. The amplifier is protected from overload, heat or short circuit, and ensures almost 100% distortion-free sound quality, less than 0.04% THD.

JVC High-Power Amplifiers

JVC amplifiers, with their Super Optimum High-power Circuit (SOHC), offer a 4-way protection against heat, overload, short circuit and DC offset, and offers a better sound quality, with distortion less than 1% THD. Other notable features of these amplifiers are the die-cast aluminum housing and the gold-plated RCA jacks and power input terminals.

Pyle® 4-Channel High-Performance Amplifiers

If you were concerned about the look of your amplifiers, this would be a better choice for you. Pyle 4-Channel amplifiers are beautified with two variable high/low electronic crossover networks and two variable bass boost and bridgeable MOSFET power supply. These are protected against heat, overload and short circuit and has distortion less than 0.04% THD. Other hardware features include blue LED power-level display and gold-plated RCA inputs.

Pyramid® Pro Plus Series 2-Channel Amplifiers

Available in three different power ranges, 240W, 300W, and 600W, these are 2-channel amplifiers with remote on/off facility. Another notable characteristic is its heavy-duty aluminum alloy heat sink and gold- plated RCA inputs. Offered at the best prices, these quality amplifiers will definitely catch your attention. No doubt, these are protected against heat, short circuit and overload or shutdown.

Sony® Xplod Class D 1300-Watt Amplifier

This 1300-watts XM-D9001GTR from Sony takes you through a real music drive! The special feature of this amplifier set is its ‘rail’ power system by which you can switch from the high-voltage mode into high-current mode. The high-voltage mode drives the 4-ohm speakers and the high-current mode runs the subwoofers and multi-speaker loads. If you are not worried about the price, but want the quality, this is the right choice for you. Though costlier compared to others, Sony is offering finance options for this master product.

The above are among the few best sellers of the auto industry. Many more models that are tailor made for the specific requirements of the customers are available at http://www.jcwhitney.com.

A major chunk of your time is spent in your car while traveling to work or weekend drives or a nearby holiday destination. Of foremost importance, when you drive the car is concentration. If the family is traveling along, all the more reason you have something to keep your kids at bay as you drive.

Cost: If you thought you couldn’t afford car entertainment system, the good news is the prices are now affordable. Now a complete “in car entertainment” system would cost you 1000$ as compared to 200-3000$ earlier!

Lets have a look at the product types available in the market, so that you have something to choose from; mount these at any convenient position within the car.

• Sun Visor monitors are designed specifically for visor mounting and come with a mounting shroud or bracket and an installation kit. Try the 7″ Widescreen LCD Sun Visor Monitor, which comes with a resolution of 1440 x 234, has a single video input, OSD and a remote control, priced at $299.99. If that is slightly beyond the budget you can alternatively pick a 5.6″ NESA Vision LCD Sunvisor Module that has a 960 x 234 resolution and NTSC / PAL with auto signal sensing. Also check out the replacement visors at www.mobilevideozone.com
• Headrest Monitors are the easiest solution to car entertainment. The best part about picking a replacement headrest monitor is that it can be mounted in any vehicle and you can use it in a leased car too. Don’t miss the 5″ Accelevision Swivel Headrest Monitor that allows a rotation of upto 30 degrees thus enabling viewing at any position.
• Flipdown car monitors come in sizes from 5.6″ to 15″. Also available are the all-in-one flip down monitors that has an integrated DVD player. Ranging from $399.99 to $649.99. Worth mentioning is the G8 flip down monitor which has an 8” screen with 15 video games built into the system. Want to know more visit www.qualitymobilevideo.com.
• In Dash Monitor is designed specifically for you to steal entertainment as you wait or as you drive! It has the convenience of being mounted up front and is retractable while not in use. Some of these are available with inbuilt AM/FM tuners or CD/DVD. Pioneer offers the widest range and these are fully motorized. Add navigation to your monitor – ensure not to get lost.
• Complete Video Systems: Want to cut the hassle of choosing isolated products. Look up the complete video system in the stores. These come with a LCD monitor with stand, DVD player with built-in TV tuner, wireless headphones, FM modulator and tuner antenna.
• Portable Systems: Don’t want to limit it to the car; go in for portable system. You can’t resist the 53/5” reversible LCD system, which has Front/top-loading DVD, MP3, CD player and VCP. It can play DVD & VCP at the same time and is upgradable for 2 additional screens. Has 2 speakers. This is priced at $719.99. Also checkout the other stuff at www.qualitymobilevideo.com

Tart up your car with these newest gizmos in entertainment! Drive Safe.

With the advent of new technology in in-car cameras and accessories, companies are at high spirits to lock horns in the market. Hoyt Technologies has understood the needs of sporty car owners and has come up with the trendy new models in the in-car camera system and the accessories. Whether it is a racing occasion or a hunting expedition, these sophisticated instruments have it all. These camera equipments share a common feature- their ability to survive the most grueling conditions such as bad weather or wild crashing.

Street racer In-car camera kit

Product details

A perfect in-car camera system, which assures the best quality image while on tour. It is designed in such a manner that it can be mounted anywhere in your car. Hoyt Technologies offers a free GPVlite – Global positioning video software along with this kit for a decent price $314.99.

The kit includes the following items, which you may require to connect the system to camcorder or DVR.

• Waterproof Sony ExView Super HAD 580 Line (520 PAL) 0.1 Lux Camera.
• HC-MIC2 Stereo high gain miniature microphone
• HC-SMNT Pump Activated Suction Cup Mount
• HC-CP Lightweight ABS camera protector (practically indestructible)
• HC-PWR1 Regulated 12V Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter
• 2 Extra camera lens glasses
• Hard-shell plastic carrying case
• Easy to follow instruction manual

The high quality Sony CCD image sensors and DSPs perform a supreme 480 and 580 lines of resolution. The ultra low 0.1 Lux camera enables a clear vision in dim lights.

Suction Cup Mount

Product details

A product that is perfectly suitable for placing a camcorder under the challenging situations such as a motor sports or an adventurous tour. This suction cup sticks to any nonporous surface of the car such as the windshield, roof, the door panels, etc. The vacuum system ensures the strong support and an unfailing video shots. Its extension arm can be easily adjusted with the help of a knob. With such an equipment for a reasonable $65.99, Hoyt Technologies has come up a long way in understanding the needs of the time.

Pedestal Mount

Product details

With a more affordable Pedestal Mount from Hoyt Technologies, the job of affixing your camcorder in your car becomes quite trouble-free. Available for an unimaginable price of $7.99, this lightweight equipment is very compact and consists of a mere adjusting system with three screws.

Hoyt Technologies offers warranty to all its products for any manufacturing defects for a period of one year. The company’s return policy allows the customer to return any unused purchase within a period of 30 days with a 15% restocking fee.

Offering a cutting-edge service through a website is not very easy. Hoyt Technologies has devised novel strategies to attract customers through its Affiliate Program. The program is open to tour companies, sports equipment businesses, race schools, and related businesses. What more, if the customer of any of the affiliates reach Hoyt Technologies, they get paid for that. A network of sporty people is also developed on the web.

We present you once again one of the top Pioneer navigation systems. Why? Because Pioneer is one of the leaders in car entertainment and communication systems industry and provides top-notch quality products.

Pioneer AVIC-HD1BT is currently most advanced one of the best GPS system products on the market.

It’s the first navigation system to intelligently recognise and store your frequently-used journeys (so no need to re-input regular routes), and covers 26 countries, detailing 3.2 million points of interest (with selected contact numbers), whilst re-routing you to avoid traffic congestion.

You also have the ability to store up to 160 hours of music on the system’s Hard Disk Drive and select them by voice; control a mobile phone hands-free and be entertained through a versatile range of music formats – including the content of your iPod.

If it is the ultimate in in-car ease, comfort and convenience that you want, the Pioneer AVIC-HD1T is the system you need.

To read more about this product go here (official Pioneer product page).
To see a demo video click here.

This is a must-have gadget if you are a “pimp my ride” fan and if you like to play Wii or PS2 in your vehicle

Mitsubishi is taking the rear-view mirror into the 21st century, with its new CM-7200 7-inch screen. The screen displays the rear-mounted camera in your truck, which according to Mitsubishi’s press release, have been available in Japan since 1970. The CM-7200 ships on November 1 for Â¥65,100 ($553) — even at that somewhat elevated price, we’re willing to bet that before the end of the year someone will figure out how to hook up a computer, DVD player, or console to the monitor.

Press Release

Introducing Becker TriVision 7972 with Car Docking Station:

Becker TriVision ensures perfect analogue and digital television reception. The advanced mobile TV tuner delivers outstanding picture quality and interference-free reception. Equipped with an exchangeable battery pack, Becker TriVision meets all of today’s demands for mobility and versatility. To keep you informed wherever you go.

Connectivity is no problem: Becker TriVision is equipped with all of the standard connection options. Connecting a video recorder or CD player is quick and easy.

Technical features – Becker TriVision 7970/7972

Display
The 6,5″ Active Matrix TFT LCD in 16:9 format ensures excellent picture quality and flicker-free reproduction of images and text. The wide 130° horizontal/105° vertical viewing angle and the automatic brightness control meet the highest standards.

Operation
Becker TriVision features an intuitive, user-friendly menu navigation system. For example, the programme selection appears in a preview window along with an overview of the programme content. All functions can be easily adjusted with the remote control unit included in the package. Two rotating knobs on the front of the unit control programme selection and volume levels for headphones and the two high-quality integrated speakers.

Reception
2-TV Tuner Diversity with digital DVB-T and analogue PAL/SECAM guarantee excellent TV reception anytime and anywhere thanks to channel tracing and reception optimisation. This eliminates manual station searches and ensures interference-free reception on long trips through areas with changing frequencies. Picture quality is supported by multi-antenna reception technology: both tuners receive the same programme via two antennas.

Connections
The Mini Docking Station and the Car Docking Station are equipped with audio and video input/output jacks. Becker TriVision also has connections for external active speakers along with a USB interface for software updates. A DVD player can also be easily connected.