Tag: sound systems
20 Posts
Jan 07, 2016
At CES, Fast Cars with Monster Stereos
The Consumer Electronics Show is a feast for the eyes and ears, featuring cutting-edge gadgets, some of which you actually need.
Feb 25, 2014
5 Annoying Things About Today's Car Stereos
Nov 23, 2012
Who's to Blame When the Battery Dies?
Sarah's son listens to the radio in the car while the engine is off, but Sarah worries this will drain the battery. Her son says that his friends do this all the time and haven't killed a battery yet. Will Tom and Ray back Sarah up? Or will they endorse the collective wisdom of a group of teenage boys?
Dec 01, 2010
Will Linda's dad drain the car battery, listening to Car Talk?
My father is a HUUUGE fan of your NPR radio show. Every Saturday, he is a devoted listener. At their weekend cottage up north, the reception is sketchy at best. When your show is scheduled to come on, my father...
Dec 01, 2006
This week--a radio that loses its memory more than my brother!
I have a 1987 Acura Legend that I enjoy tremendously. But I have a strange problem that has recurred four times. The original-equipment radio periodically loses its memory of the 12 stations and three equalizer settings that I program into it. The...
Jul 01, 2006
In today's letter: Does using your car's radio burn extra gas?
My husband says using the radio in the car uses gas. Is this true, and could you explain how? -- Robyn RAY: Technically, your husband is right, Robyn. But the amount of gas is so miniscule that it would be...
Dec 01, 2003
Could listening to the radio for hours on end drain my car's battery?
My son and his friends sometimes sit for an hour or two in my Mercury Grand Marquis They sit with the motor off listening to the radio with the key in the accessory position They usually do this on Friday...
Mar 01, 2001
What might cause excessive static on my AM radio?
Dec 01, 1999
Where can I safely run a cable through my car's firewall?
