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With warm weather finally here, Edmontonians are ready to put the windows down and blast their favourite tunes and hit the road. Whether you’re an audiophile who wants to transfer your at-home listening experience to your commute or love cranking the latest radio hits while you run errands, upgrading your car audio is a great way to make the most of your drive.

Knowing how to choose the right fit for your needs (and your car model) is a key part of creating the right setup for the best experience. With almost 60 years of experience helping enthusiasts across the Greater Edmonton Region enhance their driving experience with brand-new stereo setups and quality installation, you can trust to get the job done right; Certified Radio is here to help you create your perfect driving experience.

If you’re looking to upgrade your current vehicle sound system, below are some of the top factors you’ll want to consider when finding your new setup. Read on to learn more!

What’s Your Jam?

One of the top things you need to keep in mind when shopping for audio upgrades is your preferred style of music. Whether you love heavy-hitting rock, bass-thumping metal, today’s pop hits, or even classical music, different styles of music will benefit differently from certain upgrades. Your speakers are lacking clarity? Swap out those OEM speakers for an upgraded set. Need more bass? A subwoofer and amp is your best bet. No matter what you need, we’ve got you covered!

Quality Comes First

Your car is a valuable investment. When it comes to any kind of upgrade, quality should always be front of mind to ensure the best results. While it can be tempting to target the least expensive aftermarket products, it’s important to remember that, for audio in particular, quality makes a noticeable difference. When selecting new equipment, look for components that are made from high-quality materials and equipped with advanced technologies to ensure a premium listening experience.

Consider Your Car’s Sound Environment

Every car has a unique acoustic environment defined by factors like the overall interior layout, materials used, and ambient noise levels that will filter in from the outdoors. When choosing your new stereo system, it’s important to consider how each of these elements influences your sound and what kind of speakers are best suited for your in-cabin environment.

It’s also worth noting if your vehicle has a lot of ambient “road” noise, sound treatment products such as SoundShield can make a drastic improvement in your overall driving experience. That, paired with an upgraded audio system, can help you experience amazing sound quality and dynamics.

Trust Professional Installation

The DIY mentality can help you save time and money in many ways, but installing your new sound system likely isn’tone of them. As an upgrade that involves wiring and vehicle panel removal, and requires a high degree of precision and expertise to pull off properly, audio upgrades are typically best left to professionals who have the right tools and hands-on knowledge to avoid potential problems. As much as you may want to save on labour fees, it’s important to consider the fact that even a simple error can void your product warranty or, in an even worse scenario, lead to wiring hazards overall. Even if you’re fairly experienced, we always recommend leaving these kinds of upgrades to the pros for peace of mind!

Quality and Service You Can Trust

With over 50 years of industry-leading experience and customer service, Certified Radio is proud to help Edmontonians create the ride of their dreams. With a skilled installation team and one of the largest inventories you’ll find in the area you can trust us to help upgrade your in-car audio with ease.

Learn more by contacting our team today or visiting us in-store!