Below are the 3 most recent journal entries recorded in fasciakits' InsaneJournal:

Monday, December 5th, 2011
2:57 am	Time to upgrade your car stereo system! Does your car stereo system have the correct accessories? A person’s car can often be viewed as their pride and joy, something that gives a person freedom and importantly gets them from A to B. Many people these days spend more time in the car than in front of the Television set consequently, there’s no surprise we all would like the latest add-ons and gadgets installed into our cars. All of us have all suffered those unpleasant, far from enjoyable journeys to and from the workplace and updating your car stereo system might not seem like a basic need, but if it makes those dull trips experienced each day more enjoyable, it’s well worth investing in a new gadget for your pride and joy. Choosing your new car stereo system might not be the straightforward and simple procedure you assume it is. With all the music gadgets on offer these days, you'll want to pick a stereo that meets your requirements. For example, were you aware that some in car stereo systems currently additionally have the availability to as well play DVDs, access your audio via a USB stick or have voice triggered controls? If you are the owner of an IPod, MP3 player or have a phone with these systems built in, you will have to make sure the stereo you opt for has an AUX socket, enabling you to plug in and listen to your MP3’s with the use of an AUX lead. Regardless of whether you want a fancy loud based stereo system to pump out your much-loved tunes or just a bog standard radio/CD player, it’s important you're aware of what accessories your car requires to set up your new gadget to avoid getting ripped off by the company or garage installing your new device. All cars require what is known as a Fascia Panel in order to fit an in car stereo; this is the casing that will hold your new gadget securely in the dashboard and can be purchased at a reasonable price from all good car accessory manufacturers, most retailers will sell these panels for all make and model cars and will additionally stock different colours to match your car interior and new stereo system. Purchasing a Fascia Panel will mean that despite owning a fancy looking stereo system, your car will still retain its original look, a key factor to keep in mind if you’re ever planning to sell your car. After you've purchased your car stereo system and accessories, it’s now time to install your new devices. In order to save money, there are numerous comprehensive video manuals online that instruct you in installing your stereo. Although, providing you select a reputable, premium quality manufacturer to purchase your equipment from, they will generally offer to install your system for a small supplement or occasionally free of charge. (Comment on this)
Friday, November 4th, 2011
5:49 pm	Utilize correct audio leads for devices and improve sound clarity The electronics market may be puzzling to individuals who don't know much regarding the numerous options that are available to the modern-day customer seeking audio leads. Each shopping trip starts off with a financial budget and a product in mind, but often concludes with an over-priced product that doesn't fit the requirement of the shopper. For anyone who is only looking to listen to background music, new shows, etc., you can use the cheap audio leads that come in the package with your other audio components. Nevertheless you could only do this if you're not too worried about the sound quality and what other components that you are connecting to the audio leads. Typically you will invest about 5-7% of the systems cost in your audio leads. Normally, this is sufficient. Several types and many brands of audio leads are available. While you are using the appropriate audio leads for your devices, it will be easy to see an enormous progress in the sound clearness. People who are more keenly interested in higher sound quality have more options. Audio lead experts currently have goods intended for increased quality and durability. Some audio leads may cost as much as five hundred pounds or maybe more. Although many people have problems telling the difference between sound coming through the priciest audio leads and through the ordinary audio leads, there is the elite who feel that no expense is too high in terms of owning the most effective audio leads for the ultimate audio experience. The basic purpose of an audio lead is to transfer the signal from point A to point B unadulterated. At audio frequencies the goal is to minimize losses through controlling the degree of Resistance, Inductance and Capacitance. There are four basic kinds of audio leads that one can use which are analog audio leads, audio video leads, audio speaker leads and digital leads. To pass analogue line level audio signal between parts, RCA connections are employed. RCA audio leads are joined in stereo couples, with a connection for the right channel then one for the right channel of audio. For line level analogue connections it can be a great idea to use audio leads that have very low capacitance along with properly shielded to avoid interferences and external noises from getting to mix to the signal. Video leads are probably the most crucial as the signal that is passed through is at a very high frequency. As the frequency increases it becomes more critical to ensure adequate shielding, solid terminations and proper impedance that audio video cables provide. So it is important for a video lead to be adequately shielded as well as maintain characteristic impedance. Audio speaker leads are usually fairly thick, and have two conductors; they can be tipped with spade lugs, metal pins, banana plugs or just bare wire. One needs to ensure that there is the tightest connection of the cable to amp and loudspeaker to minimize contact resistance. One should always remember to keep the speaker audio lead runs as short as possible and not to loop excessive audio leads as this may slightly increase lead inductance. HDMI audio leads support the ability to carry eight channels of 24-bit audio at 192Khz. Therefore, they are powerful enough to transmit even the highest quality of soundtrack available through the top digital mastering specialists. Trying to transmit the same quality of audio with an analog lead would probably involve trying to employ 8 unique cables so as to gain the same effect. To put it briefly, HDMI is transforming the home entertainment industry from a world of badly transmitted image quality to a world of crystal clear, high res audiovisual excellence. (Comment on this)
Thursday, October 20th, 2011
12:40 am	How Do I Get My Head Unit to Match the Rest of My Car? When buying a new car stereo it is important to consider how you are going to make sure the new unit blends in with your old car. Whether your new stereo is a DIN or double DIN fitting, fascia adaptors surround it to give it the same appearance as the rest of your dashboard. Lots of people want the best audio experience for their car. Whether you want top sound quality, if you want to be able to listen to digital radio on the go, get better reception or an integrated LCD screen, it can be an exciting purchase. But there’s a problem a lot of people don’t consider until they come to fit the stereo; it doesn’t look right. To fit your new stereo you’ve had to take off the fascia that surrounded the old one, and now it won’t fit back on again. A fascia adaptor can help. They’re available in both single and double DIN sizes and will help blend your new car stereo into your old car design. “DIN” stands for “Deutsche Industrie Norm” and is, as the name suggests, the standard measurement for all aftermarket car stereos sold in the UK. A DIN is 2 1/8 inches tall and 7 /18 inches wide, with depths varying depending upon the design. Other common measurements of aftermarket car stereo include the double DIN, which is twice the size and is generally the dimension used by the more showy car stereos boasting LCD screens, SatNavs, DVD screens and the like. If your car stereo socket is a standard DIN, then, yay, happy days, enjoy your new stereo. If, however, it isn’t - and most car stereos are not - then you'll be needing a DIN adaptor kit or double DIN kit. These aren’t complicated; they fill in the empty socket left by the removal of your old car radio, leaving a socket into which your new DIN or double DIN aftermarket stereo can be fitted. It's incredibly simple, handy and versatile. But now there is a new problem; your stereo doesn't fit in with your rest of your car. It's obvious that you've pulled off part of the dashboard and just stuck a new radio in. You might have better sound, but you've cheapened the appearance of your car. Well, of course not. Your new car radio wasn't designed to fit in specifically with your make and model of car. It was designed to fit equally well into a Land Rover Discovery, a Citreon C4 or a Kia Rio. You need a fascia adaptor. A fascia adaptor is a plastic frame designed to fit around the outside of the new head unit, blending it into the surrounding design of the dashboard. The genius of the piece is its simplicity. It doesn’t obscure the display or controls of the stereo, but it does make it look smart. DIN and double DIN fitting kits allow you to fit an aftermarket car stereo without radically altering the appearance of your car’s dashboard. Fascia adaptors are available for a wide range of major car brands, including Seat, Honda, Smart, Jaguar and Vauxhall. Please do note, however; some fascia adaptors will require you to buy the appropriate “cage” to hold your stereo and fascia in place. If this is the case, ensure that your fascia adaptor comes with the cage, as it could otherwise prove a headache to find a matching one. Quality suppliers of car stereo paraphernalia should offer this combination as standard where it is appropriate. If you want the best quality stereo for your car, but don’t want to sacrifice style and elegance, then you need a fascia adaptor. Like all great ideas, it is simple but effective. You don’t need any technical expertise to fit the adaptors, it’s a quick process and one even the staunchest of technophobes can perform with ease. (Comment on this)