Sound quality in a vehicle is important to many people for various reasons, but the primary reason is clarity. There is nothing better than listening to your favorite songs without feedback, static and equalizer issues. Hearing your favorite artists crystal-clear is the goal of sound quality optimization. These 12 tips will help you obtain superior sound quality in your vehicle.

Purchase a Capacitor

When you're rocking hard to your music and pushing your speakers to the limit, you need a capacitor. This accessory can be purchased at any car stereo store. A capacitor is great for sound quality because it balances the power that is used by the subwoofers and power that your car's battery has. Using a capacitor helps your vehicle's sound system perform at its best without sub-par quality due to lack of power and clarity.

Purchase a Subwoofer

Speaking of subwoofers, they can make all of the difference in your music. It's like watching a movie for the second time, but from a different perspective. The songs and artists you've listened to for years will have a new sound. With a subwoofer, you can hear every instrument that is played at a balanced level. Balance is the key to superior, quality sound.

Know Your Tone Controls

What sounds good in your friend's driveway might not sound as great while traveling on the highway. Vehicles that have awesome sound quality will sound the same regardless of the environment. To avoid issues with distortion, increase the bass in your sound system while slightly decreasing the mid levels. Knowing how to utilize the tone controls could be the difference between great, quality sound and blown speakers.

Don't Set Your Amp Up for Failure

Amplifiers play a significant role in the sound quality of your car stereo. One thing you should remember is that the gain control does not give you power over the volume levels. The gain control gives you access to the input signal by allowing you to adjust the signal the amplifier receives.

Use Your Crossover

Crossovers work great with subwoofers. You can use the filter to remove low bass which will give you clear and clean sound volume. If your car's sound system sounds a little quirky, adjust the crossover point until you are satisfied with the sound.

Purchase or Create a Sub Box

You can purchase materials to make a sub box from any auto parts store. The key to a perfect sub box is how it is sealed. A sub box that is sealed properly will not contain air leaks. Ported boxes can be used, but the correct size subwoofer must be used. The last thing you want to do is destroy a subwoofer due to incorrect sizing.

Use an Equalizer

Some people prefer to use an equalizer while others use a signal processor. There are many things on the interior of a car that can diminish sound quality, including glass, carpet, seat covers and plastic surfaces

Standard car receivers provide you with the basics that leave other problems and issues unaddressed. An equalizer is best to use to get rid of basic and advanced issues simultaneously. 

Add an Amplifier

A lot of people have misconceptions regarding amplifiers. Amplifiers provide power behind sound. Your factory stereo might be powerful, but an amplifier can make it 1,000 times better. Purchasing an amplifier will make a tremendous difference in the sound quality of your music.

Use Sound Deadening Material

Dynamat is a popular sound deadening material that can be used in vehicles. By reducing road noise and vibration, you can hear your music clearly at a high quality.

Get an Advanced DAC

The digital-to-analog converter (DAC) in your car could be doing a decent job, but it could do a lot better if you use an advanced DAC. This converter does an excellent job of delivering high quality, crystal-clear sound.

Select a Compression Level

Compressing your music files is convenient for many people because you can add more music files to a disc, but unfortunately this will decrease the overall sound quality. Listening to files from your smartphone, iPhone or MP3 player does not require a lot of compression and plays at a high bit rate. Music files that have a high bit rate will sound better on your car's stereo than music files that have a low bit rate.

Replace the Factory Speakers

One of the best, and most inexpensive, ways to improve your vehicle's sound quality without getting too high-tech is to replace the factory speakers in your vehicle. Aftermarket speakers are your best solution to higher sound quality.