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:: How To Choose :: |
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EASY TO USE |
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Always look at a head
unit in a store display and use it for awhile. Try to flip through radio
stations and tracks on a CD to see if it is quick and easy. Since many
models in the same price range are similar in features and sound
quality, usability is often the deciding factor between models. |
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MATCHING TIPS |
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Another thing that is
less important but should be mentioned is the display on the player.
Make sure the display matches your dash lights. Some new units are even switchable. It is not a big deal, but it could improve the way your dash
appears. |
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BETTER BIG |
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Look for a unit that has large
buttons versus small. Large buttons are easier to find and use. The
radio should cause a minimum amount of distraction so the driver can
keep his eyes and attention on the road. |
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TESTING TIPS |
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Try to listen to lots of
stations, even the AM frequencies, which will allow you to see the range
of frequencies it is capable of picking up. |
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TO PREVENT NOISE |
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Look at the specs of the
unit, such as the THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) and the
Signal-to-Noise ratio. For the THD, the lower the percentage, the
better. It is said that below .1% is inaudible, but there are units
around that show .005%, so just be aware. The signal to noise ratio is
shown in DB's (decibels), and the higher the number the better. |
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