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General Questions         Indash Questions        Amplifier Questions        Window Tint Questions

GENERAL QUESTIONS

I want to get twice as loud as what my system does now. What do I need to do?

I found this under my dash. It says you made it. It's called a "Car-fi floating output adapter". What does it do? And why is it made of cardboard?

What is Kenwood's ACDrive?

What is HD Radio?

How can I listen to my iPod through my car stereo?

Which iPod interface is the best?

What are the main differences between the two satellite radio choices, Sirius and Xm Radio?

How do I activate my SIRIUS satellite radio?

How do I activate my XM-Radio satellite tuner?

What does a Bluetooth adapter do for my car stereo?

What is a FM Modulator?

How can I add a Gaming System like Playstation or XBox to my car stereo/video system?

If I want to compete in car stereo Sound-Offs, what do I need to do to get started?

Where can I find the current rules for USACI, IASCA, dB Drag Racing and MECA ?

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INDASH QUESTIONS

I'm going to install my new receiver. What's the best way to connect the wires together?

Everything works OK after I installed my stereo, but the bass sounds very weak. What's wrong?

What's a Battery Pop Test?

One of my speakers has no sound. What's wrong?

Why is my display hard to read in bright sunlight?

I installed my stereo and it powers up, but it doesn't have any output. What do I need to check?

I've heard you can get more power out of an amplifier by bridging it. Can I do this to my indash unit to increase the output on it?

Why can't I turn my indash up all the way without it distorting?

Why do I lose all my radio station presets after I turn my car on and off? I also have to reset my clock.

The previous owner didn't use an installation harness when he put his stereo in. He just cut the factory plug off and hooked directly to the wires. How can I figure out the wiring on my car if the factory harness has been cut off?

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AMPLIFIER QUESTIONS

Why does one 1000 Watt amp cost $850 and another cost only $99? Are they both the same strength?

Why do I need a fuse at the battery, and how big should it be?

Where should I mount the amp and how much airspace does it need around it?

What size power and ground wires do I need for my amplifier?

How big of an amplifier(s ) can I run in my car?

Where should I ground my amp?

What is bridging and what does it do to an amplifier?

Can I bridge my mono amplifier?

Why does my amplifier distort when I turn it way up?

My amp blows it fuse when I hook it up. How do I figure out what's wrong?

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WINDOW TINT QUESTIONS

What are these percentages people talk about when referring to how dark window tint is?

How dark can I tint my windows?

Do I have to get real dark tint to keep my car cooler in the summer?

Other than making my car look better, what other benefits do I get by having my windows tinted?