Crutchfield Writing Team
11/17/2011
Q: What will an equalizer do for me? Where do I mount an equalizer? What's a spectrum analyzer and do I need one? Since I installed my EQ, my receiver's fader control won't work. Why not? Plus more...
Crutchfield Writing Team
11/17/2011
Besides giving you tight tonal control over your music playback, equalizers offer you plenty of other useful features. Find out how to choose the one that's right for you.
Crutchfield Writing Team
10/20/2011
Guide to installing a crossover or equalizer in your vehicle.
Crutchfield Writing Team
7/14/2009
Learn about the features and technical specifications today's EQs offer.
Crutchfield Writing Team
7/14/2009
Most of the time, an equalizer is installed in the passenger compartment. It is usually mounted above or below the receiver in the factory radio location. Find out about power and signal wiring.
Charlie Pastorfield
6/16/2009
In this video, a Crutchfield Web Editor tells how he got his high-caliber sound system sounding just right. Not everyone goes to the extremes that he did, but then, not everyone chooses to fine-tune their sound with the DQXS digital equalizer from AudioControl.
Charlie Pastorfield
5/7/2013
Crutchfield car A/V editor and longtime musician Charlie put a new system in his convertible a little while back, and while his sound vastly improved it was missing something at first. After tuning his system with AudioControl, he could turn it up without any distortion.
Charlie Pastorfield
1/3/2012
Many new vehicles incorporate climate controls and other features into their factory radios, making it difficult to install a new stereo. Car stereo manufacturers have responded with a variety of products for upgrading your factory radio. Don't want to replace your radio? Charlie Pastorfield reviews some of your options.
Jeff Fay
12/28/2010
Your car can be a great place for music listening. Many commuters suffer for hours each day with inferior sound quality that they'd never tolerate from their systems at home. Here are some tips on how to improve sound quality in your vehicle, whether you're listening on a simple factory system or a multi-channel amplified setup.
Charlie Pastorfield
5/27/2009
Charlie Pastorfield
5/18/2009
Charlie Pastorfield
5/11/2009
Crutchfield Writing Team
6/16/2003
Learn about the features and specifications found in today's wide variety of CD receivers.