The Benefits of Digital Sound

Ever since man first learned to bang two sticks together, music has been a huge part of the human experience. Whatever you prefer to listen to and for whatever reason, a little music or a podcast can help those miles in the car slip by more easily. Thankfully, recorded sound has come a long way since wax cylinders and shellac records, with almost the whole library of recorded music available to stream and download, with modern players more than up to the task. With digital amplifiers standard issue across XTRONS’ range of car stereos, let’s explore some of the features that this powerful technology can give you.

The Graphic Equaliser

Have you ever fancied yourself as a record producer? With a powerful graphic equaliser, you can take full control of your sound. This clever piece of tech splits the audio spectrum into different bands, all of which can be cut or boosted, so you can tailor the sound to perfection. There are 13 bands covering the whole range of human hearing, making your tracks endlessly tweakable. Sounds a little muddy? Boost the treble slightly. Need more power on your commute? Whack that bass up. The crucial mid frequencies are where most speech resides, so play with that to make spoken word come through clear as day. Be careful though - EQ is a powerful tool, and it’s easy to do too much. Subtle changes will give you the most pleasing changes, and consider cutting instead of boosting to achieve the desired result.

Effects and Filters

If this all sounds too technical (and that’s understandable!), a digital amplifier will typically have presets, where the EQ is set for a “best guess” at good sound. 9 times out of 10, these will sound incredible. Typically set by genre, (eg “Classical”, “Dance” etc), this single setting will do the hard work for you, employing EQ settings and filters to get the most out of your music. This is particularly useful for spoken word such as audiobooks or podcasts. Voices can get too bassy or easily drowned out by engine noise, but the right preset can give you studio-quality in an instant. Or, if you truly crave the beat, a simple bass boost setting will have your car jumping in no time!

Make the Most of Your Power

Did you know that most car speakers have more output than the amplifiers that power them? A simple stereo swap can align everything a little better, making sure that all that audio processing is handled in an efficient way. Turn up without fear and avoid nasty distortions or weird artefacts. XTRONS stereos have more output than all but the most dedicated neighbour-botherer could use, so simply wire it up and enjoy your favourite tunes.

Hassle-free Phone Calls

If you didn’t know already, good sound has more applications than just listening to something you like. Bluetooth 5.1 comes as standard with many of our stereos, giving you not only smartphone connectivity, but outstanding call quality too. The one thing worse than not being able to get hold of someone is not being able to hear them when you do, and 5.1 makes that a thing of the past. For safety, hands-free calling is crucial - you should never take your eyes off the road, or your hands off the wheel while driving. Not only does Bluetooth make this easy, but sound presets built into the stereos can help to make speech clearer and fuller. A simple add-on mic to plug into your stereo completes the package, helping your phone and your dashboard work as one.

Smart Connections

With the help of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, you can easily integrate all the features of your smartphone with those of your stereo. Whether through a wired connection or over wi-fi, it creates all kinds of possibilities. Import contacts, control music, watch videos on your dashboard, and much more. What’s more impressive is that it’s remarkably easy to set up - simply pair the devices and you’re on your way to a connected tech ecosystem that will entertain you and your passengers.

So - don’t get left behind. Explore what a digital amplifier can do for you. Whether you want to dive deep into the menus and find the perfect tone for your music, or just want to make reliable phone calls, a car stereo with a digital amplifier can be your very best friend.