Mobile Sound

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to every car audio geek out there! So what do we have today? Oh yeah, how can I forget? Do you want to hear the best sound quality in an in-car audio this Yuletide season? I know you do that’s why I want to introduce the Soundstream VIR-8007 - a 3.6″ wide razor look din size in-dash fully motorized tft monitor/dvd/am/fm. Now that’s the real sound of Christmas for all of you that will definitely match your cool suspension bushings!

Check out the sweet specs and features courtesy of Online Car Stereo:

Technical Specifications

• Satellite Radio Ready: No
• Subwoofer Preamp Outputs: Yes
• MP3 playback: Yes
• Maximum Power: 4×50 Watts
• HD Radio: No
• DIN: 1
• CD Text: Yes
• Bluetooth: Optional
• Aux input: Yes
• Built-in EQ: Yes
• CD-R/CD-RW Compatible: Yes
• Remote Control: Yes
• Detachable Face: Yes

Features

• Fully Motorized detachable 5 position drop screen with last angle memory
• Razor front panel with back-lit EL sheet for night viewing
• DVD, CD, MP-4, MP-3, CDR, CDRW Player NTSC/PAL compatible
• All functions are displayed on screen via OSD (sixteen languages)
• 30-second electronic anti-shock mechanism
• SD Card Slot for MP-3 Music or MP-4 Movies (memory not included)
• Accessory iPod Input Connection (Cable not Included)
• USB mini input for MP-3 Music or MP-4 Movies
• Antenna trigger wire
• Amplifier trigger wire
• Brake screen safety trigger
• Telephone Mute trigger wire for Bluetooth adaptation
• AM/FM with 30 pre-sets (18/FM – 12AM)
• 4-channel high power 50 x 4 channels (MOSFET power)
• 5.1 outputs Dolby Digital Output (Front, Rear & 2-fixed freq. Sub)
• 1-Auxiliary Input for Back-up Camera
• 1-A/V in for secondary source input
• 1-Video Output
• LO/DX and stereo mono selector switch
• Electronic (Bass, Treble, Volume, Balance, Fader)
• Pre-set EQ functions (Rock, Pop, Classic)
• Digital Clock
• DVD, PAL/NTSC selectable
• Panel brightness
• ISO/DIN Mount
• Full function remote control
• 4 screen modes
• Last position DVD memory

Didn’t you know that BMW is also rolling out a new navi system and this time it is better than the previous one? Wow. It sounds like you are not surprised. Me neither. And now both the Z4 and X3 has the navigation system that can actually use Google.com’s official website. BMW thought that Google is a useful site so decided to make it available in their new navigation system with Bluetooth connectivity. Now if you have it you can use it for free in the navigation system.

Google also defines some of the car parts like Chevy cobalt performance parts so it is very useful to drivers like you. It also has the ability to import ten RSS feeds into the BMW’s computer, allowing you to check up on the happenings in the automotive world to your obsessions over at Autoblog. Just try to avoid gawking at galleries while en route to pick up the kiddies.

If we can’t think of something to surprise our loved ones this holiday season, why not give an In-Dash 7″ Touchscreen TFT-LCD monitor with DVD, multimedia CD, MP3, WMA Playback and remote? How about that for a perfect Christmas gift? I know it will cost you a lot of bread compared to purchasing a dozen of oil filters but I’m pretty sure your loved one will love it so much! And happiness is priceless, always remember that!

If you’re somehow fascinated about this stuff, try to check the XDVD700’s features and specs courtesy of Sonic Electronix:

Features:

• In-dash 7″ TFT-LCD touchscreen motorized monitor with DVD player with built-in amplifier (17 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
• plays DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3s, and WMA on disc
• motorized, retractable 7″ LCD video monitor with touchscreen controls
• 7″ TFT active matrix LCD display
• 16:9 widescreen format
• 480 x 234 (RGB) resolution
• secondary display
• ten selectable EQ curves
• auxiliary audio input with iPlug connector
• two composite video outputs
• 24-bit D/A converter
• front, rear, and subwoofer preamp outputs
• 36 FM/12 AM presets
• loudness
• wireless remote
• DVD frequency response: 10-20,000 Hz
• DVD signal-to-noise ratio: 95 dB
• FM sensitivity: 9 dBf
• Authorized Internet Dealer
• 1-year Manufacturer’s warranty

In-Dash Receiver Specifications:

• Receiver Size Single DIN slot with larger face that may cause install problems on some dashes.
• Faceplate Security None
• Remote Control Yes
• Peak Power Output 50 watts x 4 channels
• RMS Power Output 17 watts x 4 channels
• Preamp RCA Outputs 2 Pairs (Front and Rear) + 1 Mono Subwoofer Output
• Sub Preamp RCA Output Yes
• Preamp Voltage 2 volts
• Built-In Equalizer 10 Selectable EQ Curves
• Display Type 7″ TFT-LCD Monitor
• Display Color Full Color
• Button Color Blue
• CD Signal-to-Noise 80 dB
• Warranty 1-year Manufacturer’s

Is it possible for all technology on cars to combine together to make a perfect system that could have them all in one machine? Well, I am not saying that this will actually happen but it is possible, right? Just like OnStar and SYNC which is reported to have combined each system.

Ford’s Sync is now making it possible for the GM’s Onstar to connect to each other in terms of safety navigation and communication. Atlanta-based Hughes Telematics is announcing a new system that will fuse both of those systems into a comprehensive whole and selling a subscription service akin to OnStar’s arrangement as the Autoblog.com reports.

The Hughes made the turn-by-turn navigation, voice commands for phones and iPods, plus provide emergency and roadside assistance. They also open the options for those customers who are willing to add more features on their systems like Sirius. However, every customer has to pay additional cash for the options they want to add.

Hughes will be releasing the entire details soon including the new upgrades on the new system. The partnership with Chrysler will also be on news plus some more collaboration with other luxury car brands. I wish they also take in the Nissan tune up parts.

Silver bells, silver bells, it’s Christmas time in the city…

Familiar with this line? Of course, that’s one of the most popular Christmas songs ever - and this is part of that whole group of songs that remind us that we are fast approaching the ultimate day of the Holiday season. And anywhere we go, everything we see, the spirit of Yuletide is evidently all around us! We have giant Christmas trees, lanterns, dazzling lights on the sidewalks and establishments, Santa Claus, Christmas carols, snowman and more!

How about our car? What can we do to put a little Christmas spirit inside our lovely vehicle? It’s not the usual gadgets that we’ve been discussing for the past year. It’s simple… let us all set our driving moods with the best of the best pop Christmas albums of all time!

Forget all about the Acura CL fan shroud and check out the top ten pop Christmas album the world has to offer courtesy of About.com:

1. Now! That’s What I Call Christmas! (2001)

2. Celine Dion - These Are Special Times (1998)

3. A Very Special Christmas (1987)

4. Clay Aiken - Merry Christmas With Love (2004)

5. Vanessa Williams - Star Bright (1996)

6. Barbra Streisand - Christmas Memories (2001)

7. Mariah Carey - Merry Christmas (1994)

8. Chris Isaak - Christmas (2004)

9. ‘NSync - Home for Christmas (1998)

10. Kidz Bop Kids - Kidz Bop Christmas (2002)