Rocking Out In The School Parking Lot: A Mommy's Guide To Car Stereos

7 August 2015
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Vehicles rocking out with the bass turned up so high it gets your chest thumping tend to get a little attention. It's no secret that teens and those going through a midlife crisis are often on the hunt for the best stereo system for their vehicles: a way to get a little added attention. While the family vehicle may not be rolling on white wall, low profile tires or have the ability to lift and drop to the beat of the music, it still needs a sound system that gets a little bit of extra attention as you pull in for the next PTO meting. Here are several things to consider when it comes to choosing the right car stereo and arranging installation.

Skip Old School Technology

Remember the days when you would take off the front cover of your stereo and take it along with you to avoid theft? How about the days when you take advantage of a five CD disk changer so that you could constantly keep the music coming? If you haven't noticed, things have changed! You need something that does more than play songs stuck on a CD. You don't want to be limited by the simple addition of a USB port. While these things are great, you need something that will allow you to stream music from multiple sources.

Take Advantage of the Latest Technology

The goal is to listen to kid friendly music on the weekdays and with the touch of a button, change over to the latest hits. (This doesn't mean just presetting radio stations!) Learn more about how satellite radio works and how you can coordinate with apps on your phone. You want a car stereo that can do it all. This includes the ability to use Bluetooth to get directions to the next soccer game on the other side of town.

Let the Pros Handle the Installation

There's no doubt that your husband has the best of intentions as he gets out the tools and looks to tear apart the dash of your car. But if the latest plumbing leak or the way that the pictures hang on the wall is any indication of the quality work he can provide, don't take the chance. You don't want a great system with all kinds of capabilities that will only work under very specific conditions.

Instead, with your new stereo system in hand, take your car to a professional. And be specific about what you want. Don't be afraid to admit that you want to be surrounded by a little Tupac the minute the kids are dropped off a school. At the same time, you can even mention that when the Frozen soundtrack is played on the way to school, you want to focus those songs on the back speakers only. And while you're there, ask about car alarm options. You aren't going to want anyone getting near your car after you put in the stereo of your dreams!

For more information, contact Sun Valley Stereo or a similar company.