A new survey shows that the number of people keeping their factory radio in their cars is getting closer to 50 percent. This is a significant number, but it is not unusual. Many dealers who work on new cars tend to keep the factory radio in more than half of their installations. For example, Hi Fi Buys Atlanta keeps the factory radio in about 70 percent of its installations, even though they deal with mostly new cars. These numbers suggest that the number of people keeping their factory radio is on the rise, and they are not alone.
Not all car audio dealers are created equal. While some may offer more competitive pricing than others, it is important to choose a car audio dealer that is authorized by the manufacturer. Authorized car audio dealers have the legal right to sell and install the brand’s products. In addition to offering a variety of quality brands, they will also be able to service your new system if you have any problems. And don’t forget about the security of your vehicle. Some car audio dealers have installed or partnered with security companies and use these relationships to provide their services.
The brands that car audio dealers recommend are Hybrid Audio Technologies and Ascendant Audio. The former is renowned for their unique designs and is synonymous with the tagline, “Speaker Sound Better”. The latter is associated with Zapco Power Amplifiers, which are the choice of many audiophiles across the country. The latter brand, which includes DVD receivers, navigation systems, and special fit speakers, is a complete configurable system.
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