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Car Stereo Speaker: Let Your Car Stereo Speak For Itself

Even if you’re not a car audio connoisseur, it’s easy to be impressed with a car stereo speaker while looking around in an expo or convention. They’re the first thing you’ll probably notice, they come in different colors, shapes and sizes. Those big throbbing concaves blaring incredibly low bass lines or cool little tweeters whistling out seething treble sounds.

Car stereo speakers are interesting and very tempting to buy, especially the big loud ones. But big is not always the best. Each speaker has its own unique quality, intended use and price range. Some may also be better than others at certain things so it pays to investigate your type of car stereo amplifier or head unit before you finally decide on a car stereo speaker for your system. Here are some features to consider:

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How To Paint Your Fiberglass Car Audio Projects Using Spray Paint

Ok, so a lot of people are wondering the exact steps involved in painting with spray paint. In my 3 -10″ sub enclosure video, I actually show you how to spray paint a box to get professional results. No one can tell the difference if you do it right. So don’t think that by doing this it is going to look stupid or less attractive. If done correctly you can get any finish you desire.

Paint Your Fiberglass Car AudioIn fact, a lot of people do not have the skill to use a pneumatic gun, so this will really be your best bet anyhow. What you are going to need, for a box like the one in the video, would be 3 cans of High Build automotive grade primer. 3 cans of your actual finish coat. Just make sure it is automotive grade and that it is a name brand paint. Do not go cheap on this stuff. You can also get an auto clear coat if you would like an extra layer of gloss. If you would be using a light color, you can lay an undercoat of a metallic silver, or gold for colors like orange or yellow. This just helps light reflect back through the paint a tiny bit. This is not necessary, but does add a hint of extra “pop” to your finish.

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Car Computers – Why Do I Need One ?

The all conquering microprocessor has crept steadily into most people’s lives. Nowadays it is used for all sorts of appliances from simple controllers in domestic appliances to comparatively sophisticated items such as entertainment systems and laptop and desktop computers.

The fast pace of technological progress together with the reduction in the size of the computer chips has also made possible their use in relatively powerful handheld devices such as the ubiquitous cellphone, and PDA’s.

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