Did you get stuck in the traffic jam today? Just imagine how it would have felt like were your car stereo not working!

In-car entertainment has become everyone’s favorite companion during the static rush-hour traffic. The car stereo was introduced in the 1930s when it became possible to use electric power on battery powered radios. Since then, the car stereo has shifted from a simple radio to a serious piece of technology.

It now usually consists of a head unit and speakers. Recent developments in the head unit have fitted it with a regular FM-radio, CD player, DVD player and, in some rare instances, a tape player. Modern cars are coming with an pre-installed MP3-cd changer and iPod compatibility. If your car has an old stereo, temptation to buy a new car is high. The good news is that you can have your car stereo upgraded or customized to fit your needs.

Whether modern or old, the "seek" button is a common car stereo feature. It allows you to switch from one radio station to the next. In the majority of cars, the speakers are located in doors and the rear parcel shelves.

Young people have always preferred loud in-car entertainment and it is not unusual to find them competing to find out who has the loudest and the most advanced entertainment system. Car audio enthusiasts often equip their vehicles with amplifiers, subwoofers, and a wide variety of add-ons such as equalizers, lcd monitors etc.

Considering the current status of traffic, we owe a lot to those who invented the car stereo. A world of total silence in the vehicle during periods of heavy traffic jams is unimaginable. The greatest thing about the car stereo is that it is not just for entertainment. It is the most reliable source of information if you are caught in wild weather conditions. Old as your car stereo may be, to keep it on when Mother Nature releases her temper.