PAGE 20, WEDNESDAY AUGUS4' 8,1984, WHITBY FREE, PRESS Aut Prts &SeViCeu Buying o car stereo sy stem? Here's what to Iookan listen for With the dramatic break- through in electronie techno- logy, quality car audio is rapidly becoming an integral part of North Americans' lifestyles. Five years ago the average car sound systemi consisted of a factory installed tape deck and a pair of not-so-clear speakers. Today, it's likely to include ani auto reverse casette deck, 4-way speakers, subwoofers and ampli- fiers - ail available with a wide range of features andý complete USED CARS Club cab, 73,000 miles. Coli Howard 8't 6U-.2622 668-4585 r u~i~r~ ULUE r Yourl ~Truckl And Excutive Car Centre After hours SAVE UP TO $ 0- or more on Suggeatsd rataditprice 817,2"4 plus tax frsîght & P.D.I. ,@SALES CH @SERVICE J *PARTS *LEASING M with computer technology. Nevertheless, foY many of us, the wealth of new equipment presents the dilemma of what to" buy. Alpine Canada, a leading manufacturer of quality car au- dio'equipment, offers the fol- lowing guidelines *for the first timfe buyer. Do Some'Researc 1h: Learn about receivers, equalizers, amn- plifiers, speakers and woofers -the basic components of car audio systems. Similarly, find out how the'acoustics of cars affect the quaiity of audio sys- tems. This knowledge will help you know what to look and ask for when shopping for a system. Do Some Comparative Shop- ping: Take advantage of dealer display equipment to familiarize yourself with as many different systéms as possible. Better yet,' listen tosystems in cars. Beca use -'Icoustics vary, systems will flot Sound the same in automobiles as they do in showrooms. Decide on What Quality of Sound You Want: If- you' re accustomed to a good home system you probably won' t want to settie for ahything less in your car. According to Alex Romanov, Vice President and General Manager of Alpine Canada, car audio equipment now rivais the best home units. And that's important, consider- ing that people can spend as much as three hours a day in- their cars. THE ALPINE CAR AUDIO CHECKLISTV i. Research 2. Comparatiye Shopping 3. Quality Vs. Price- 4. Features 5. Design 6. Safety,,Convenience 7. Compatibility - 8.,Speaker Balance. 9. Customi7ed Sound- 10. Installation Decide on Features: Alpine suggests you buy with the future in mind. A cassette deck with bi-level capability allowà you to add' additional speakers and amplifiers in a more powerful range without reducing the qualityof soûnd. ConcentraÎe on Design: Ac- cording to Alpine, design should be'cdean, uncluttered and pleas- ing to the eye. Cassette decks should contain a minimum of easily accessi ble buttons to help eliminate 'inconvenienice while driving. Don't be fooled by a lot of gadgets. Your system should be sophisticated, but "sinmple. Look for Safety and Conven-' ience: Certain features help re-, duce distractions when y'ou're behîind the wheel.; Radio digital tuners for examfple, can seek and, find stations at the push of a button, 'theeby eliminating 'a lot of needless dial turning. >Look for Compatihility With Home Noise Reduction Sys- tems: Dolby and DBX electronic circuit _systems that reduce the' background noiseof tapes are standard features on home cas- sette decks. Select a car deck that'has the same system as your home deck, so that full iistening. enjoymnentcan be obtained from both machines. .Don't' Get Caught in the Speaker Trap: A lot of speakers may make your system sound louder, but not necessarily bet- ter. According to Alpine, four full range speakers, located in the front and rear, provide the ideal sound coverage for any size car. Tailor the Sound System To Vour Car: 'Certain components can make up for your car's shortcomings. Equalizers can help. So can separate amplifiers and speakers-. Ask your dealer for advice. Make sure you're buying the right system for your car. Don't Overlook Installation: lt's 50 per cent of yourcaraudio system, and the best insurance that your equipmenit will sound good year after year. Protect HvE AHPPY sIJmmER HOLIDAY 0 and drive safely From The Management And Staff 0f APPEARANCE à PROTECTION SERVICES R l wTSTAdS e'.JE 440 HOPKINS ST (South of Dundas St. E. CALLiTODAY'FOR AN APPOINTMENJ WH TB .660R11 11 your investment. Make sure your installer is qualified. Now that you've decided on a car audio system, how can you, be sure of getting the best value for your'm oney? According to Alex Romanov, Vice lPresident anid General Manager of Alpine Canada, quality is key. "Even if your budget is small, it pays> to buy quality pro- ducts to ensure long term listen- ing enjoyment,- he advises. "Be sure your sound system comes equipped with a product guar- 1025 DUN DAS ST. 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