Number of fixed settings
The number of fixed settings (presets) provided in the car radio equalizer.
The presence of such settings can greatly simplify the adjustment: choosing the right preset is easier than manually adjusting each EQ band. At the same time, presets are often selected by the manufacturer for certain genres of music and have the appropriate names — "Rock", "Pop", "Jazz", etc.; this simplifies the task even more. And the more fixed settings in the device, the wider the choice of the user. In some radio tape recorders, in addition to pre-flashed ones, user presets are also provided — they can be programmed in advance and turned on in the same way as the preset ones.
Power per channel
The rated sound power produced by the radio amplifier for each audio channel.
Nominal is the highest average (rms) sound power at which the amplifier operates without overload and is able to operate for an unlimited time. This is the main indicator characterizing the overall sound volume of the radio; individual power surges can be much higher than the nominal value, but they are short-lived; here we are talking about a constant signal level. In addition, compatibility with specific speakers depends on this indicator: the rated power of the speaker system must be no lower than that of the amplifier, otherwise the speakers may be damaged at high volumes. However, the spread is not so great; there are radios with an output power of
40 W,
45 W,
50 W,
55 W,
60 W and more.
Optimal amplifier power settings depend on a number of factors, ranging from the number of channels to the personal preferences of listeners. Detailed information on this topic can be found in special sources; In short, we can say that the higher the power per channel, the louder the sound the radio can produce.
Illumination colour selection
The ability
to choose the backlight colour for the control panel, and sometimes also for the radio display. The specific range of shades available can vary, whether it be a few colours or the entire
RGB palette; see "Illumination colour" for details. Anyway, this feature does not play a functional role, however, it allows you to customize the appearance of the device so that it is in harmony with the appearance of the dashboard and matches the user's mood.
Backlight
The colour of the backlight plays primarily an aesthetic role, allowing you to choose a radio for the design of the dashboard and user preferences. In addition, some colours have a practical meaning. So, the
red backlight is extremely popular nowadays also because it is almost perfect for the dark time of the day: this shade does not knock down "night vision" and has a stimulating effect on the nervous system. And
green, on the contrary, relieves excessive nervousness and promotes peace of mind. Other popular colours in modern times include
white,
blue,
orange,
yellow,
purple ; they do not have such pronounced effects, here the main selection criterion is “like or dislike”.
Also note that in many models several backlight colours are indicated at once. This means that the device has a backlight with adjustable colour selection. At the same time, there are models with a choice of a full range of RGB colours.
