Turn Up the Tunes with These Car Audio Hacks

BY Jenica January 11, 2021

Sometimes when rocking out in the car, the stock components of the audio doesn’t quite cut it. But you don’t have to suffer through cracked speakers and wimpy bass forever! Here are a few affordable options to upgrade your music experience when on a budget.

 Goodbye Crackly Music

Did you know that the inner parts of your stock speakers are made of paper? They tend to sound okay at the beginning of their lifespan but tend to degrade over time. For just $30-40, you can upgrade these which will not only sound better, but last longer through harsh temperatures and wear.

Siri and Google Ready

Unless you have a newer car that already pairs with your phone, you can upgrade the dash radio to expand Bluetooth capabilities. New dash radios vary in price, but if your car is more than a few years old, it may be worth scrapping what you have and starting from scratch. Upgrading a system with a virtual assistant like Apple Carplay or Android Auto will only cost you a few hundred dollars and highly improve those long summer road trips.

Make Adjustments Internally Through EQ

Cleaning up the sound through your car’s equalizer is free and easy! Don’t just use the stock settings that come standard with your car. Adjust the bass, treble, and mid-tone levels until you find the “sweet spot.”

Turn Up the Bass

The secret to great bass is making sure your amp and subwoofer worth it are perfectly matched. A subwoofer without an amp won’t supply enough power to make it worth it, but this doesn’t have to come at a high cost! Shop around and you’ll be surprised to find a few combo deals starting at $100. 

If you’re ready for an upgrade, Progressive Leasing offers simple, flexible payment options from over 30,000 retail partner locations. Find a store near you and discover your perfect car audio set by visiting our website at progleasing.com.