Alpine has unveiled a fantastic new line of head units at CES 2012. Probably the most eye catching and unique of these new products would be the INE-Z928HD. With an oversized 8″ touch screen, this Alpine navigation system is unlike…
Car Stereo Chick checks out new Pioneer App radio and AVIC navigations for 2012 at CES
The floors at CES today were filled with an incredible energy that I haven’t seen in years past. The crowds were overwhelming, but full of excitement. There was a vibrant energy and an eagerness that was palpable; you couldn’t help,…
Kenwood debuts Android interface for car audio at CES 2012
For all you Android users out there, Kenwood has released the Kenwood Music Control App. The Kenwood Music Control APP will allow Android users to connect their phone via USB to any Kenwood head unit with a USB port (see…
Innovation from Scosche at CES 2012 – Parents, want to stop teens from texting and driving?
Check out this innovative product from Scosche Industries. The CellCONTROL module makes it easy for parents to make sure their kids are driving safe and not distracted by using their cell phones while driving. This device is designed to plug…
Your question of the week answered
Zach wrote to me earlier this week with this question: “Hello I just got a pyle 1200w 2 channel amp and have a 1600w power cap and am buying dual voice coil 4ohm kicker s10L7 10″ square sub. 1st will…
Car Stereo Chick is gearing up for CES 2012!
What’s up my fellow car audio lovers? I am getting totally psyched up for the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas which is happening NEXT WEEK. For those of you that don’t know, CES is the largest consumer electronic trade…
What’s your question?
Each week I get installation questions from people all over the world and it’s my pleasure to help. Often times, the questions I get asked have already been answered somewhere on this blog, but I understand it can take time…
What should you buy first when you want a good car stereo system?
Start with the head unit. I’ll teach you about what features you need to look for and why you need them. Read this before you buy an aftermarket stereo for your car! Estimated read time: 9 minutes 33 seconds. Want…
4 gauge, 2 gauge, 8 gauge, 0 gauge…What’s right size power and ground wire for your amp?
How to buy the right amplifier wiring kit for your car audio amplifier. Determining the proper gauge wire for your amplifier, fuse size, wire length and more. How the quality of your car audio amplifier wiring can effect your whole…
Easy way to test a speaker to see what’s positive and negative
Stock stereo harness cut? No problem.
Stereo wire harness cut? Estimated read time: 5 minutes 45 seconds. Want to read later? Maybe you just bought a used car and it’s got a nice discount because there’s a big old whole in the dash where your stereo…
What is HP Filter, LP Filter? What do crossovers do?
Hey guys! I decided to do another video for you to explain what crossovers are and how they should be set in your car audio system. I also decided to clean off the dresser behind me in the video, because…
2 ohm, 1 ohm, 4 ohm, what’s the difference part II
2 ohm, 1 ohm, 4 ohm, series, parallel, bridging by Car Stereo Chick Hello everyone, I felt I should make a video to give everyone a little better explanation of the difference between 2 ohm, 1 ohm, 4 ohm as…
How to tune a subwoofer amplifier
What do all these dials and switches on my amp do? This article discusses the various adjustments made when installing a car audio subwoofer amplifier. Addressing cross over adjustments, gain adjustments and Bass EQ Estimated read time: 3 minutes 45…
2 Ohm, 4 Ohm, 1 Ohm, what’s the difference?
Ohm. What is an ohm? How does a 2 ohm load effect an amp? How does a 1 ohm load effect an amp? Or a 4 ohm load? The ohm load effects power output in amplifiers as well as sound…
How to hook up an amp and sub to a stock stereo.
Want to know how to hook up an amp and sub to a stock stereo? Wiring up an amplifier to a stock radio is something that many of our customers do themselves. With the proper parts and correct wiring, this…
Why did my speakers blow?
I hear this all the time from customers. There’s a big misconception when it comes to understanding why speakers blow. Many people think that too much power damages speakers. And that’s true to an extent, but I’d say 95% of…
The Real Deal
Hello there everyone. My name is Annie Amen and car audio is my life. I started in this business 10 years ago. I have had the wonderful opportunity of learning everything I know from an incredibly dedicated, passionate and talented…