Audition speakers before you buy
SpeakerCompare simulates the sound of home and car speakers through your headphones. It lets you compare sonic characteristics between speakers so that you can make a more informed shopping decision.
Why selecting your headphones is important
SpeakerCompare tailors your listening experience to the exact headphones you have, so that what you hear is comparable to auditioning speakers side-by-side in person. Knowing which model headphones you’re using lets us remove any sonic coloring from your experience.
Two different listening modes
In an actual listening room, you'd find that some speakers play louder than others when fed the same amount of power. In equal power mode, you'll hear these differences in loudness as they naturally occur between speakers.
In equal volume mode, we've made the loudness of each speaker about the same. This gives you a more direct comparison of subtle voicing differences between speakers.
Nothing beats listening to speakers in your space
SpeakerCompare gives you a sense of the sonic differences. But performance in the real world is affected by the acoustics of your car or home, your choice of amplification, and your source material. We still believe that the gold standard for auditioning speakers is hearing them in your own environment — that’s why we offer a 60-day money-back guarantee.
Cindy from Tehachapi
Posted on 3/2/2020
I have a 2012 Ford Explorer with the Sony MyTouch Sync2 system. I want to replace the radio and was told to look at Maestro Compatible radios. The iDatalink (maestro) and Crutchfield sites only show me radios without cd players (specifically, that I need a shallow mount radio). The current cd player is mounted below the 8" OME screen as a separate unit. If I install a new radio, does the original cd player remain in the car? Will a maestro compatible radio operate the original cd player? I can't find this addressed anyplace.
Alexander Hrabe from Crutchfield
Posted on 8/24/2015
Stan, it depends on the year of your F-150 and the stereo you choose, but yes, the Maestro has that capability. Give us a call with your vehicle's full information, and an advisor can help you with more details. Or you can use our vehicle selector.
Stan Irwin from Cape Girardeau, MO
Posted on 8/23/2015
can it replace the Ford Sony indash System in F150's and maintain climate controls and other factory dependent touch screen systems?