Head Units

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Car Stereos, Head Units and Recievers

There are so many car stereo head units on the market. How do you know what to choose? Here's a few key features you should look for when buying a head unit

How user friendly is the head unit?

This is the part of your car stereo you will interact with the most so you must feel comfortable using it. Before buying one be sure to have a close look at it's design and ask yourself, would it be easy for me to change CD tracks or radio stations? Are the buttons too small? You need to be able to enjoy using your head unit.

How is the unit's power measured?

Pay close attention to power. Look out for models where the manufacturers exaggerate the unit's power. Ensure that power is measured in RMS. Be very wary of terms like "music power" and "peak power". These terms are just industry jargon and mean almost nothing when it comes to measuring true power.

Is there a theft prevention scheme?

Detaching the face of your head unit renders it useless to other people, therefore making this a great deterrent for thieves. Most single DIN head-units come with a fully detachable face.