Kenwood Audio Sounds
May 24, 2009 by JoelC2009
If you’ve been shopping lately for an auto sound system then I am fairly certain that you’ve come across several full entertainment systems among those in the running for your audio and entertainment dollars. Vehicles today offer everything from DVD players, individual speakers, headphones (also individually adjustable), and even dual players that will allow one different audio to be played in one section of the vehicle than another. In addition to all of these wonderful and nifty devices are many more devices that are meant to tempt, sway, and convince you to spend even more money on the auto sound system of your dreams. Some of these even offer MP3 players that connect directly to the audio system of your car, truck, or SUV.You can have alot of enjoyment from Car sound Systems The auto sound systems of today are much more involved and complicated than the simple car stereo and speakers of years long past. Today’s sound systems have all kinds of bells and whistles that many us could have only imagined during our younger years.
The jury is still out for many people about the safety and sense of having a DVD player in your automobile. While this is the case, people will continue purchasing DVD players are part and parcel of their sound and entertainment systems and manufacturers will continue putting together attractive packages that offer these devices to consumers while offering incredible bargains on installation. I know that many feel that this is an unnecessary distraction to drivers. I’m one of the rare people that feels that in a day of laptops, cell phones, talk radio, fast food, Starbucks coffee, and multitasking, a DVD in the back might be one of the best features that can be added to the car in an effort to minimize distractions coming from the direction of disgruntled passengers in the rear.
I will confess that many people wonder what this has to do with an auto sound system and I can understand that question so please bare with me. One of the features that sound system manufacturers are offering is a feature that allows individual headphones for passengers in the back along with LCD monitors that rest in the back of the head rests so that passengers in the back can both see and hear the DVDs being played without causing a distraction for the driver (either by noise or by means of flashing lights).
The truth of the matter is that having the noise from a DVD player in the back is no worse of a distraction than having disgruntled children competing for your attention from the backseat or listening to audio books as you drive along. I must admit that audio books are one of my current and readily admitted addictions. The problem with those is that on occasion some of the books simply aren’t meant for young ears. I try to keep my books limited to popular stories that are suitable for children whenever my children are riding along and save the sometimes steamy and often hilarious tales of Stephanie Plum for when I’m riding alone. Another great reason to make sure you have an auto sound system that at the very least reads and understands MP3s.
The technology exists for this and I expect to see even more innovations technologically speaking in the way of auto sound systems and entertainment systems in the near and not so near future. We live in a world where technology is constantly evolving and we should see many new and wonderful features that will make our lives much more enjoyable for our daily commute.
Whether you are new to the technology of today, fighting it mightily, or happily embracing it-it isn’t showing any signs of stopping or slowing down. This means that you will eventually have to face the fact that the old ways of buying an auto sound system will soon be obsolete. I often joke that we are rapidly becoming a society that is catching up with the “Jetson’s” vision for the future. I also loudly lament my lack of a Rosie. At any rate, I am glad to see that the new technologies in auto sound systems are offering less of a one size fits all image and offering much more individual systems, even for passengers within a vehicle.
Filed under: Aftermarket, Etc., Technology Sony RDP-NWV500 speaker system – Click above to watch a video after the break Before we say anything at all about the Sony RDP-NWV500 speaker system, please allow us to get this sentiment off our collective chests: Why? There are precious few automobiles on the road these days featuring sound systems that lack the ability to attach a portable MP3 player, and even if your current car doesn’t have one, you could always just get an integrated replacement unit that does. With that established, let’s take an look at Sony’s utterly mystifying new cupholder speaker system. It boasts 16 watts of power and reportedly pumps out 360-degree sound from its 56-mm woofer and 20-mm tweeter. The unit is designed to fit into a standard cupholder and draws its power from your car’s 12-volt accessory socket. Of course, if you do choose to go the route of the Sony Sound Mug, you could always remove your car’s stereo system entirely and add a bunch more…
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Geniales Video! Stephanie Plum… sind aber auch schöne Bücher. (:
Joyce should have given 5 exploding beavers!!! (aka payback)
It is Nintendo, not Nentendo. Maybe that will help you look up hints.
There is a warp zone at the end of 1-2 (just hop to the very top of the level when you are riding up the orange elevating platforms, then go right.)
There is a chance to get unlimited free Marios on 3-1 (look that up on Youtube)
There is another warp zone on 4-2 (look that up on Youtube, too)
Anish,
You can playback only SONY USB drives on this player. Size limits have not been mentioned though I assume it has some kind of basic memory to help load USB contents to play them back as they do say “it might take time to play out USB drive contents”.
The DVD player comes with a separate table that lists the ones you can use (they offer strong caveats on risks associated with using other USB Drives) so you might want to do thorough due diligence.
To me, this is not an issue as I hardly use USB drives with my DVD player but it's a 'good to have' feature.
Naveen
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I attended the vigil in Trafalgar Square last night and found it very moving. Especially the address by Stuart Milk. Thanks to those who organised this.
Just one comment though. Why is it that the gay orchestra and the singers have to be at the back of the square with no apparent sound system. As such those at the front where most people try and gather, could not hear the music. Consequently people talked to each other so drowned out the faint sounds that drifted over. Why can't the music be situated at the front with the speakers where there are sound systems? It seems so unfair on those who perform.
Sony DVP-FX970 9-Inch Portable DVD Player + Sony Headphones + Accessory Kit -
See, now THOSE sound like good presents!Sorry about the link guys…it almost made me cry so it was like when someone throws a rock at you so then you go and kick a dog…or something.And yes, all the smart guys were buying roses on the sidewalk when I left work.This might be the 3rd similar post by me…many VD wishes upon New Blogger (and no, I don't mean Valentine's Day).]]>