Car Stereo Reviews and Comparisons

RESEARCH & BUYER'S GUIDE

Research the latest products before you buy with our product reviews and buying guides.

Best Car Speakers

Upgrade the sound of your vehicle with a new set of speakers. Check out our top rated lists of the latest aftermarket car speakers and get your stereos sounding just how you want it.

5.25" Speakers
6.5" Component Speakers
6.5" Coaxial Speakers
6" x 9" Speakers
Marine Grade Speakers
+ More Sizes

Best Car Subwoofers

What's a stereo without bass. Browse our lists of the best subwoofers on the market for all applications. From component & powered subwoofers to slim & marine grade.

Component Subwoofers
Slim Subwoofers
Powered Subwoofers
Marine Subwoofers

Best Car Stereos

If you're looking too add new features and a new look to your dash, check out our top rated lists and reviews of single din and double din car head units and stereos.

Single Din
DVD & Multimedia
GPS Navigation
Digital Media
Marine Grade

Best Car Accessories

From bluetooth to backup cameras, the list of accessories that are on the market is endless. Take a look through our reviews, you never know what you might need!

iPhone Accessories
Bluetooth Kits
Backup Cameras
Radar Detectors
Wireless Headsets
+ More

Best Car Amplifiers

Need more power? From Monoblock, 2-channel, 4-channel amps and more. Find the latest reviews of the top amplifiers to power your speakers and subwoofer for your car, boat or ATV.

Car Amplifiers
Subwoofer (Mono) Amplifiers
Marine Amplifiers

Best Car Video & DVD

Add a new level of entertainment to your vehicle with a top notch DVD player or monitor. We've reviewed and ranked this year's best headrest, flipdown DVD players and more.

Flip-Down Monitors
Headrest Monitors
In-Dash DVD

Best Car Security & Alarms

Protect your vehicle with the latest car alarms and security products. We've rated all of the top security items, remote starters and more. Check them out!

All In One Alarms
Remote Starters With Alarm

Best Car Lighting

Brighten up the road with some new headlights or LED light bars. We've reviewed the best lighting products on the market to bring reliable, bright light to your vehicle.

HID Headlight Kits
LED Light Bars

LATEST REVIEWS & ARTICLES

There’s more car audio and video electronics on the market than ever before. This means there’s more information to sift through and more things to read. Here are our guides to finding the best car audio and video products today.

best offroading accessories for your truck

Best Accessories for Heading Off Road | Must Have Gear Your Vehicle

Monday, 14 May 2018 by Nigel H

Perhaps you're wondering how your Jeep Wrangler Rubicon would handle off road. Maybe you're already an avid off-roader who's thinking about stepping up to the actual Rubicon trail. Whatever your level of interest and skill in off-road driving, it's important to set out prepared. There are many off-road accessories designed to help. These range from

Published in Best Car Accessories, Buying Guides

Choosing the Best Subwoofer

Thursday, 03 May 2018 by CarAudioNow

When choosing the best subwoofer that will fit your needs, you have to ask yourself, “What kind of bass am I looking for?” Sometimes the best subwoofer isn't the biggest. Different sizes of subwoofers respond and produce different sound to different music and finding the right match for your music preferences is key. Let's talk about the

Published in Choosing the Right Equipment

5 Best Chamois Drying Cloths to Buy for Your Car, Truck or RV

Sunday, 29 April 2018 by CarAudioNow

If you care about the appearance of your car, truck, RV, SUV, motorcycle or watercraft you need a good chamois. Probably more than one. A chamois is used to dry off water. Whether it comes from the car wash or a recent shower, if you leave water to dry naturally the result will be unsightly spots. This

Published in Best Car Care

7 Best Car Alarm Systems to Buy in 2018

Friday, 27 April 2018 by CarAudioNow

Car Alarms have become a necessity to keep your car protected 24/7. Whether you have a nice stereo installed, leave expensive equipment or electronics in the car, or are flat our worried that your car might be at risk of being stolen – you need a comprehensive car alarm to both protect your vehicle (and

Published in Best Car Alarm Systems

Best High End 6.5 Inch Component Car Speaker

Best High-End 6.5″ Component Car Speaker to Buy in 2018

Thursday, 26 April 2018 by CarAudioNow

For those who are looking for the ultimate 6.5″ component speaker upgrade to their vehicle's stereo, here is a whole new level of speaker that truly redefine the meaning of quality sound reproduction. A list assembled of only the very best speakers, this high end 6.5″ component car speaker comparison list is for the individual

Published in 6.5in Speakers

Amplifier Tuning | Quick Guide to Tuning Your Amp

Thursday, 26 April 2018 by CarAudioNow

Tuning Your Car Amplifier You have aftermarket amplifier to power your speakers or subwoofer(s), but how do you tune it to reach both your speakers, subwoofer(s) and amplifier's full potential? CarAudioNow has put together a quick guide to do a basic tune on your amplifier to make your stereo reach it's potential. Use it to

Published in Installation & How-To, Installation Information

Car Stereos | What to Look For

Tuesday, 17 April 2018 by CarAudioNow

What to Look For In a Car Stereo Every car requires a unique combination of car stereo components to sound great. A car stereo may sound excellent in one car, but sound terrible in another. Additionally, the limitations in size and wiring configuration make selecting the best car stereo even more difficult for you. The

Published in Choosing the Right Equipment, Installation & How-To

11 Best Accessories to Buy for Your Tesla

Wednesday, 11 April 2018 by CarAudioNow

Roadster, Model X, Model S and now the Model 3. They're all special and naturally you want to look after yours, maybe even personalize it a little. Well you'll pleased to know there's a wide range of accessories for whichever Tesla you drive. And if you're not in the enviable position of owning a Tesla,

Published in Best Car Accessories, Buying Guides

4 Best Portable Jump Starters to Buy in 2018

Saturday, 07 April 2018 by CarAudioNow

A portable jump starter is a great device to have handy at all times. Almost everyone has experienced a dead car battery. And if not, it’s almost a guarantee that you will in the future. Save yourself from the trouble of flagging someone down for a jump or hooking up long and tangled jumper cables

Published in Best Car Batteries

Garmin Dash Cam 35 Best Dashboard Camera

5 Best Car Dashboard Cameras to Buy in 2018

Tuesday, 03 April 2018 by CarAudioNow

Dashboard cameras or dash cams are not whimsical car accessories to dress up your vehicles; they are additional components that can be used to protect and safeguard you for insurance purposes, inform you of your speed and location, and provide you with some level of peace of mind that major events can be accurately captured

Published in Dashboard Cameras

5 Best Universal Bluetooth Car Kits to Buy in 2018

Thursday, 22 March 2018 by CarAudioNow

When it comes to making a phone call behind the wheel, a Bluetooth kit for your car is essential. In states such as California, it's even illegal to use your cellphone while driving and can result in a fine of $160+. If you'd like to install Bluetooth in your car, but don’t want to spend

Published in Best Bluetooth Accessories

Bowers and Wilkins P3 Best Car Wireless Headphones

6 Best Car Headphones to Buy in 2018

Thursday, 22 March 2018 by CarAudioNow

Car headphones have become one of the most common must-have audio accessories for music lovers and gadget owners. Over the years, the clunky styles have been streamlined, slimmed down, and improved with high resolution sound and better volume. Today, the best car headphones are packed with features that offer a combination of comfort, function, and

Published in Best Car Accessories

Shark Motorcycle Shkc6800 Best Motorcycle Speakers

5 Best Motorcycle Speakers to Buy in 2018

Tuesday, 20 March 2018 by CarAudioNow

Back in the day, only larger motorcycles were equipped with sound systems. Today, motorcycle speakers and sound system kits can be mounted even on both large and small bikes. With the number of different brands, the question is how to choose the best bike speakers with the least amount of trouble. Another two factors that

Published in Best Motorcycle Speakers

7 Best Boat and Marine Amplifiers to Buy in 2018

Monday, 19 March 2018 by CarAudioNow

The best marine amplifier can make the audio on your boat go from background noise to the main attraction. Not only is an amplifier good for powering subwoofers, but it can add extra punch to all of your speakers. Nothing adds to the party like a nice, loud and clear sound system playing your favorite

Published in Marine Amplifiers

7 Best Wakeboard Tower Speakers to Buy in 2018

Tuesday, 06 March 2018 by CarAudioNow

You probably already have a stereo system in your boat. But can the wakeboarder, surfer or tuber behind you hear what you can hear? With a set of the best wakeboard tower speakers, you can bring your favorite music to your favorite watersport. Wakeboard tower speakers are designed to mount on boat towers. They’re meant