Now you have bought the "best-est" for your car audio system, does this automatically translate to a great car audio experience? Nearly so. Why nearly so?

I'll use an analogy...

If you bought the best paint brushes and paints -- I mean those used by the masters -- would that guarantee the best painting? Would it even guarantee a good painting?

We both know the answer. Yes, you need the best equipment to get the best sound. However, you need a level of expertise to achieve the best and maximize the potentials of your equipment.

In fact, the more sophisticated and high-end your car audio equipment is, the more you need an expert. If you are a do-it-yourselfer, then you really have to study the steps and process thoroughly.

Why do I recommend you call an expert in spite of the fact that I have many installation articles on our car audio sites (This means that we encourage folks to learn to fit their stuff)?

I recommend an expert for the simple reason that a professional installer does this 9-5 daily and has been doing stuff like this for some years. He is certainly more exposed to techniques for getting the best out of any car audio equipment.

If you've spent some good amount on your car audio system, the extra installation fee is well worth it. Furthermore, since many installers are just a phone call away, you don't have to waste the whole day at a shop to have this done. Yes, many installers will come to wherever you are to get the job done.

That said, you can still go on to install yourself. After all, you know your personal technical capabilities. And you could also use the change, I guess.

Do you have to commute long distances by car daily? Make your journey more enjoyable with your favorite music. With the latest car audio systems, it's as simple as it can be.

Car audio systems include CD players, speakers, headphones and amplifiers. I will be giving you detailed information on Alpine car audio amplifiers.

Amplifiers basically serve to deliver an amplified or boosted signal to the loudspeakers. The amplifier simply takes all the signals delivered to it and amplifies it. Let's take a closer look at Alpine's MRP-F240 Car Audio amplifier...

Alpine MRP-F240 Car Audio amplifier

This Alpine product has received excellent ratings. It comes with a lot of attractive features:

• It is a multi-channel amplifier and provides a 4-channel output.

• It works on an input signal voltage of 0.2-4 V and delivers an output of 360 Watt.

• It features a response bandwidth of 10- 50000Hz.

• It offers both speaker level and RCA inputs. This enables it to work with any radio or system.

• It has a Bass EQ and is Bass Engine ready. It is , therefore, perfect for all Alpine head units.

This product can be purchased online. It is priced very modestly at about 140 dollars. It definitely gives amazing value for money.

For installation of amplifiers in your car, it is recommended to use larger diameter RCA cables. These connect the low-level output of the radio to the low-level input of the amplifier.

This product has no drawbacks worth mentioning. It is a good amplifier for your car. It delivers power with clarity. There is no distortion or clipping and the sound comes really loud. These aspects are by and large, this product’s selling points. It has been quite a bestseller. All in all, a smart buy.

Alpine is a company that knows that the modern automobile is not just a means of transportation but also your personal luxury space. Alpine’s car audio systems fulfill your desire for the very best in sound systems through advanced technology, uncompromising design and a passion to make the dreams of all music-loving drivers a reality.

Alpine has something for all of the new audio formats and media options. Alpine has good stuff for ipod audio players, MP3 and WMA types. It also has products for satellite radio.

Alpine’s Technology
Alpine’s amazing sound is backed by their fundamental approach. This approach combines extensive research, advanced design and close attention to quality parts and materials to give you the best in-car sound.

Alpine’s car audio systems have ultra-sophisticated functions that allow you to perfectly tailor the sound to fit your car interior and the particular music. Not just that, Alpine gives you far greater control and more ease of use than ever before.

Alpine has a strong reputation for offering high quality audio performance, from input to output, and offers you a distinguished acoustic performance and balance. Alpine boasts an extensive range of audio, navigation and multi media products including the much talked about PLAY LOUD ‘Bass Engine’ stereos, V amplifiers and ‘DVD Car Navi’ GPS Navigation systems. Other products include CD, MP3, MD & Cassette Players, CD Changers and Packages.

Alpine Car Audio are famous worldwide for their CD changer range that are, without doubt, the best aftermarket CD changers available anywhere. They are built to last! From the stylish robust casing to the high quality electronic components used inside, they give skip-free, superb quality sound playback from CD, MP3 or, CD-R/RW (copied) discs. Their classic CHM-S630 '6 disc' changer is fully compatible with many factory fitted radios with the aid of a CD interface.

Alpine’s audio systems have evolved with audio video entertainment and now handles more than just audio. They are amazingly compatible with existing systems in the car. Mergers of OEM systems with Alpine’s aftermarket products expand the world of Alpine car audio entertainment even further.

There are cars that come with really high-end audio systems. So, gone are the days when high quality car audio was the exclusive enjoyment of those who chose the aftermarket route.

But, are there not still abundant reasons why an aftermarket car audio system is a better deal anyday? We'll take a look at those...

First, check the price of a car that offers certain very high-end audio as part of the dealer or manufacturer's package. They are often several times the price of a comparable system -- if not superior -- system in the open market. And there's a good reason for it.

When you want to buy a car, you're "ready" to spend bucks in thousands. But, when you go shopping specifically for a car audio unit, you usually think in hundreds (Unless you belong to the car audio elite). The dealer knows this and cashes in.

They tell you what and what has been thrown in. What they don't tell you is what you're throwing out -- your hard-earned cash!

Secondly, the dealer has certain overheads that has to be covered. And what better way than to bundle an overpriced car audio system as part of the deal. Don't take my word for it, compare prices and you'll see the glaring, but often overlooked truth.

If you want the best support for your car audio, a dedicated car audio shop will certainly cater to your needs better than a general car dealer and for simple reasons...

A car is made up of many systems. The car audio system is just one of them -- and by no way the most important to a car manufacturer or dealer. But for a car audio store, all they are involved in is car audio.

So, when training sales staff, they concentrate on car audio. In fact, I know one that has an ipod car integration specialist. When I had questions as regards ipod car integration, I was referred to him. You can imagine the quality of information he could deliver.

Now, I don't mean to pick on car dealers. We all need them. However, if the best in car audio is your thing, then don't expect someone who has myriads of unrelated issues (From pistons to car upholstery) to give you the best advice or service when it comes to car audio.