CarHack: Jam An Eee PC Into Your Dashboard

Eee PCs are those tiny little notebooks that are perfect for modding and refitting and doing fun stuff with ... display; Bluetooth; a slot-loading DVD-RW drive; GPS; and a 5.1 channel audio media player all hooked in to the car stereo. I’ll take that. Unfortunately, the how-to is in Russian. But it’s still fun [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 23:09:18

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Microbus (how-to)

A change of volts Many years ago when volts were expensive, it was thought that only six of them was enough for the electrical needs of a motorcar, ... . The current Microbus models had twelve volt systems, with loud stereos and bright headlights. The sickly [more...]

Date: 2008-09-21 21:56:29

1970s Home Decorations

Here are some advertisements for home decorations in the 1970s in the United States. Talk about blending in.  Your clothes match the sofa and the drapes!  Back in the 1970s, people did put their stereos next to the couch.  That way you could adjust the volume or station while making out.  The speakers [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 20:32:09

What the world needs now is Jobs

20 January 2009 @ 8:05 am · Filed under Dyssynergy One way to acquire an appreciation for the achievements of Steve Jobs is to look at the ... bring them into the 21st century — a Tivo-cum-iPod for car radios and a combo cable box/computer/Tivo ... technological presences in my life, the car stereo and the cable box, I find myself idly wishing Apple [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 14:05:18

Cambridge Audio proves it can stand with the big boys

Friday, January 23, 2009 - 0:15 (GMT+99)Filed under: Home Entertainment Systems | by :Rien | AVRev.com: When it comes to receivers and preamps we always think of names like Anthem, Pioneer, Yamaha ... at a nominal 8ohms. The direct stereo mode delivers 1200Watts per channel for audiophile listening.  Azur 640R [more...]

Date: 2009-01-22 23:15:09

Accessory: Noise-reducing Audio Cable for iPhone

griffin-accessory-for-the-iphone Renowned Apple accessory makers Griffin Technologies have come up with “Noise-reducing Audio Cable” ... compatible across devices. Technical Specifications In-line dual-element noise filter eliminates electrical interference 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo mini-jacks for connection to car’s Aux-In port Cable [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:46:02

Scion xB Gains Power, Size For 2009

2009 Scion xB For better or worse, the Scion xB has from its inception been an inexpensive, attention grabbing, cubist’s dream car.  So as a follow up to the first generation, Scion has done some rather ... .  Even so, the list of standard equipment includes a six-speaker stereo system with a standard auxiliary [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 16:12:09

Why you should mix records on crap speakers

Bill Moriarty, record producer and Highrise customer (case study) ... It’s the very naive producer who works only on optimum systems.” -Brian Eno It’s unlikely whoever is buying your records has anything better than an average hi-fi, boombox, car stereo, or ipod. I’ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 16:26:00

The Ultimate iPod Accessory

I’ve been thinking about my drive to work. It’s one to one and a half hours each way. My factory car stereo, as most, is mediocre at best, so to make my drive more palatable ... the receiver, plug the car’s antenna into the modulator, then plug the modulator’s antenna into the back [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 15:09:08

Lists: Ten things I can’t live without

Posted: January 13th, 2009 | Author:Aaron | Filed under:lists | After food, water, oxygen and somewhere to go out of the rain, I give you ten things I can’t live without.1. A coffee maker (or at the very least, a French Press and ground coffee)2. A decent Hi-Fi (seriously, why do people listen to music on crappy stereos [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 19:09:44

Ford’s MyKey pulls the plug on imprudent teenage driving

ford-mykey.jpg For all you folks who have teenage kids at home, there is yet another reason to buy Ford the next time you go car shopping ... to set off the low fuel alarm, sound the seatbelt reminder, and even limit the volume on the car stereo. And the best part is that any key with a SecuriLock transponder (from the SecuriLock anti-theft [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 15:42:12

Music List Friday … Christmas No. 1’s

So what was America listening to on Christmases past? No, almost none of these are Christmas songs. Instead, it’s a list of the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on each of the last 50 Christmases. So how many of these songs do you remember blasting over the top 40 station on your transistor radio, stereo or car radio [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 22:12:41

Sound Effects Library: Strategies on Making One

by SFXsource Sound effects have become a popular commodity in recent times due to the proliferation of video ... impact. 3. Mix distinct stereo .wav files at 48k 24bit sample rates if possible. 4. Assign each ... In Wholesale Supplies Information on Adverse Credit Mortgages [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 13:38:29

Lady Sings the Blues.

Copeland: Baby’s got belting power. Photo by Carol Friedman [ ... living in said borough who, as a hobby, build “enormous stereo systems jury rigged onto ordinary BMX ... , features Four 16 volt car batteries powering four 15” bass speakers in back, two 6.5” mids over two 6×9” [more...]

Date: 2009-01-23 14:00:31

2009 Chrysler Sebring With Few Changes

The Chrysler Sebring competes in the ultra-competitive midsize car category with more daring looks and unique features than most of its competitors, ... airbags.With additions such as a standard stereo, an available sound system with a six-disc in-dash CD changer, a built-in navigation system, the 2009 Chrysler Sebring Sedan comes equipped with a [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 19:57:00

Yet another great looking iPod dock from iHome. Features is a home stereo system for your iPod delivers full size sound in a compact system ... include an alarm Clock Radio features include programmable snooze, 7-5-2 alarm, menu navigation, wake ... Plays and charges docking iPod models Dual alarm allows two separate alarm times and wake sources 12 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 14:00:47

Jim Zorn Discusses B.N. Genius

Likes pneumatic precision toy cranes and nose trimmers. (By John McDonnell - TWP) Remember a couple weeks ago when I wrote about B.N ... machines to solar-powered Walkmans, waterproof stereos and a robot waiter." Well, I finally asked Zorn [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 23:03:22

Great Deals You May Have Missed at Dealhack

Blue Planet DVD Set Two weeks to get a big new TV. Plenty of discounts to be found both before and after the game ... : + Semi-Annual DVD Sale: Up to 75% off DVDs at Discovery Store + Save 20% off Inspiron Widescreen ... Financial Services + Save 25% off Jeans for Men and Women at Gap + Zoom H2 Handy Stereo Recorder [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 13:07:08

They super-sized my car radio

The car radio stopped working a few weeks back, so I finally went in today to get a new one ... . And then he sees my phone and asks if I use it much when in the car. I say, yes ... me to dial from the stereo, and allows me to talk hands free, using the speakers. Well that would [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 03:34:18

Deep Hurting (Musical Edition)

I'm all for alternatives to incarceration and creative punishments for minor offenses, but do we have to get music involved? ... for an ear.So when teenagers land in front of him for blasting their car stereos or otherwise disturbing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 23:41:00

Lars Ulrich Still Not Really Into Getting Feedback From People Online [Rebuttals]

Sure, even people who enjoy Metallica's Death Magnetic have been quibbling about the sound quality on Metallica's newest album, ... in my car, and it sounds fuckin' smokin'. "Somebody told me about people complaining that the Guitar Hero ... and get caught up in whether the sound 'clips' or it doesn't 'clip.' I don't know what kind of stereos [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 21:30:00

Honda and Porshe: Best initial quality

JD Power’s Best Initial Quality rankings I just recently stumbled upon the most recent JD Power rankings of vehicle quality ... to seat comfort and stereo systems. Sargent said consumers reported that quality was up in every ... car and CR-V crossover. Toyota, General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. had three winners each [more...]

Date: 2008-10-18 14:28:56

The Ultimate Windows Desktop/Mac Notebook Alliance [Operating Systems]

When it comes to computers, you want it all: the portability of a laptop, the extensibility of a desktop, ... the splitter plugging into my Mac's audio out jack, and my speakers plugged into one input, with the stereo ... virtualizing and dual-booting Windows on my MacBook Pro for well over a year, I'm done—done with slow [more...]

Date: 2008-10-23 19:00:32

TCNH: Where the hell's my tricorder?!?

3-D TVS? Dick Tracy-esque wristwatch phones? A "biomorphic Robosapien"? Robot leopards? Glasses that show movies on the lenses? Sunglasses with wireless stereo headphones? Sounds like wacky, futuristic science-fiction, eh? No friends, these are all things that were introduced at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 10:09:11

Amoco Ultimate Week 13 Winner!

By John Coyle Editor The BMW M3 is an extremely capable performance car, and Gary has done an amazing job with this example ... Alcohol Injection system, Schroth Ralley 4's, Carr short shifter, Alpine stereo w/ Hertz speakers ... to enter the Amoco Ultimate Your Car Is Worth It Photo Contest! [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 23:22:30

TECHNOLOGY MARCHES ON: I was just talking to a colleague who's lived in the Fort Sanders neighborhood near campus for quite a while, ... , and hardly play stereos at all. "It's quieter than West Hills." Heh. [more...]

Date: 2008-08-12 15:07:11

Music Immersion Practiced In Colorado, Don’t Tell Holder

Yesterday, in The Discources we talked about alternative sentencing in criminal cases as a means of either deterrent ( ... of him for blasting their car stereos or otherwise disturbing the peace in this small northern Colorado city, Sacco [more...]

Date: 2009-01-24 17:25:11

2009 Nissan Maxima: Nissan’s flagship stays true to it’s roots

It has been a couple of years, since I’ve worked in the Nissan world so I was eagerly anticipating my time in the all new 2009 Maxima ... . The 9 speaker Bose stereo boasts two subwoofers, backlit steering wheel controls, an option iPod interface ... to control the iPod through the car’s controls. The rear view camera displays through a 7 inch LCD screen [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 23:41:22

XtremeMac updates stereos for iPhone 3G

Imation's Apple-friendly label XtremeMac today launched a trio of speaker docks all tuned to support iPhones, including the iPhone 3G. The Luna Voyager clock radio is new to the range and is small enough to be carried on trips. In a unique touch, the system can set its time from an iPhone rather than rely on manual settings [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 20:32:33

Verizon Brings Global Travel Phone: Samsung Renown

Verizon Wireless has come out with yet again another treat ... from the Samsung Renown; 1.      Global Mode – including Quad Band GSM capability 2.      Multiple messaging ... : mono and stereo headset, hands free (car kits), serial port, object push (vCard only), file transfer [more...]

Date: 2008-11-15 02:33:59

4 Benefits of Car Leasing

Total Reads : 9 Despite dynamic low-interest financing, ... hullabaloo systems and brand-new stereo equipment. If you are pointed to forego pull for the newfangled ... and attack the untried models every two to three years.Leasing a car gives you the good fortune of having [more...]

Date: 2009-01-22 15:47:48

Sirius XM merger completed: are there better mobile options these days?

I've been a happy XM customer for around four years or so ... or line-out jack. In fact, many new car stereos are offering direct connections, Bluetooth and USB ... . The satellite radio service is great: commercial-free, plenty of stations, it works in my car [more...]

Date: 2008-07-29 14:58:40

LG VX9600 smartphone

This is the LG VX9600 smartphone, a something invented with large interface on which the user selects options with the touch of a finger. And is created with fundamental accouterment object used for decoration. The LG smartphone comes with an Internet attachment that would add WiFi capabilities, a stereo speaker attachment [more...]

Date: 2009-01-27 03:50:29

Outlet Switch turns off your appliance completely

Most of us have heard at least once that it’s best to save energy by unplugging certain appliances ... .  Some stereos even when off like to keep going a rotating and flashing message.  Well to make things a little [more...]

Date: 2008-11-02 16:00:50

It's a stereo! It's a Credenza. I love it.

As seen onnytimes.com: For those daunted by the complexity and clutter of high-end audio systems, ... speakers and a 12-inch subwoofer (specifically designed not to rattle a TV above) are hidden behind the perforated metal grill in front. [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 21:53:09

Happy Birthday, Jam Master Jay: An Appreciation

Thursday, January 22, 2009Jason William Mizell would've turned 44 years old on Wednesday ... and grateful fans commemorate a pioneer and his craft, and wonder if the assassin who pumped a .45-caliber ... affixed.I first played "Peter Piper"on a home stereo turntable and quickly became obsessed with Jay's [more...]

Date: 2009-01-23 02:15:00

New Nokia N96 Quad-Band Phone is Now Official

It has been quite some time since we have seen a high end mobile phone from Nokia (Like N95 - High end) ... ) Bluetooth wireless technology 2.0 with A2DP stereo audio, enhanced data rates GPS receiver with support ... length Dual LED camera flash and video light Media: 16 GB on-board memory Expandable via microSD slot [more...]

Date: 2008-08-30 14:18:49

TBS 521 - 6 Man Skype Orgy (26 Jan 09)

Length 2:08:18 Size 117MB Stereo CAR CRASH!!Twinkleboi is joined on this extravaganza of ashow featuring FIVE very special guests - Robjn, Cram, Scott, Chris and BenjaminTopics includeCharity Terrorists, Noisy Sofas, Thievery, Clocks, Weirdo Customers, Retro Computers, Retro Cartoons, Annoying Adverts, Gaydar, Embarrassing Stories, URL [more...]

Date: 2009-01-26 23:25:36

BoomCooler

Some time ago we brought you the wonders of the X-Treme Cooler Scooter, ... whilst you chill. Purported to be car stereo or home entertainment system-level sound on wheels ... is with a highly respectable audio output. iPod and Sirius Radio-ready with Sony Xplod CDX-GT320 AM/FM radio [more...]

Date: 2008-10-06 18:23:09

WTT: BNIB Car stereo/security for High end marker

Hey there all, Let me explain. I own a car stereo shop in my area and carry JL audio, focal, alpine, fosgate and a few other brands. I also carry clifford, viper and carbine alarms (remote start and all). Speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, factory integration, ipod integration etc. I am looking to get back into paintball [more...]

Date: 2008-09-02 04:08:34

BoomCooler Is Totally Cool

BoomCooler Is Totally Cool The car stereo boasts a CDX-GT320 AM/FM radio and CD Player, a couple of 6” x 9” 240 Watt Max 4-Way Speakers, one 1100 Watt Max 10” Subwoofer and a 4-Channel 600-Watt Amplifier. All of its components are from Sony, so you can expect a decent level of performance. Perfect to tote around on its two wheels [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 03:29:31

Infos - Options of an iPod video

By Mac MaurerThe brand new iPod video, which is of a accessible shirt or slot size, ... or car stereo without worrying about the quality of the sound. Another option concerns the fact ... and require more attention than the audio programs. A possible disadvantage is the fact that many [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 00:26:00

2000 Ford Mustang GT Convertible 2D

Call Todd Hughes: (800) 954-0718Stock #: 90988, VIN: 1FAFP45X4YF249449, Engine: V8 4.6 Liter, Transmission: 5 Speed Manual, Mileage: 60588, ABS (4-Wheel), Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, AM/FM Stereo, Cassette, Cruise Control Dual Front Air Bags, Leather, Power Door Locks, Power Seat, Power Steering, Power Windows, Premium Sound Rear Spoiler [more...]

Date: 2009-01-27 08:04:42

What Would You Need?

Celebrities dressing room demands leaked via InTouch magazine’s 9/22/08 print edition. Christina Aguilera - 1 large boom box that plays CDs, no alarm clock stereos - 1 full length mirror - 1 space heater - 1 table just for makeup and dressing - 2 bottles of Veuve Clicquot champagne [more...]

Date: 2008-09-12 18:45:10

Upgrade your TV with Panorama

Bowers & Wilkins unveils a new breed of soundbar. The Bowers & Wilkins Panorama is the ideal way of upgrading your flatscreen TV’s sound. Amazing audio quality with surround sound and stereo. Active center speaker for wonderful movie sound. Simple connection and set up. A true one-box solution: no subwoofer required. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 16:50:14

Fashion History.

100 content rich, illustrated pages of Fashion History, Costume History, Clothing, Textiles and Social History. Fashion History ... sales, deals and newsletter.Specializing in discount car stereo Offers subwoofers, amplifiers ... such as Audiobahn, Pioneer, Kenwood, and Rockford Fosgate.Offering a wide variety of car audio by name [more...]

Date: 2009-01-24 22:18:21

Happy Birthday to....

Rap star: DJ Quik. I'll never forget when I was introduced to Mr. Quik's unique stylings of verse and music. I was carpooling with a friend to UPS and she had one of his CD's in her car stereo. As we took off, his inimitable lyrics shouted through her speakers, "DJ Quik's in the mf'ing house, DJ Quik's [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 20:20:41

Gracenote CarStars [GPS, Phone, and Car Stereo]

gracenote-carstars-in-car-entertainment-system Gracenote CarStars is an automobile application that comes with a clutch of features ... novelty up its sleeve, it can tie up with your car’s satellite navigation system and tell you which band ... -up with a car manufacturer. Futher related reading on TFTS:Microsoft Vista Slideshow Media Center Remote [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 06:50:27

Music to My Ears

My kids’ interest in classic rock has been fueled in large part by playing Rock Band and Guitar Hero with their friends ... turntable.  Then I had to take the stereo apart so I could plug the speakers into the turntable [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 11:00:25

Obsolescence

Cassette Tape by ~barkerbaggies I was looking to copy a cassette tape from my stereo to my computer, ... about this because of a recent announcement by Pioneer that they would stop making Laser Disc players [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 16:21:00

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