CD Changers? How do they work?

do you put the cd's in teh trunk and then play them from the head unit? I have no clue how it works can someone please explain.

 

Yeah, that is one way. people get creative though...i have seen changers mounted in the dash, or under seats(prob. not in our cars?)

and it depends what head unit you have.....some have changer controls, and the changer can be plugged right into the head unit. others dont....i have an RF (Radio Frequency) modulator (AKA "FM modulator"). this allows the changer to work on a certain set FM radio station (it is connected to your antenea too) . with a modulator, the changer is usually controlled by a remote.

 

If you're thinking about a changer though, there are some things you need to consider.

First, stock or cheap head units won't have changer conrtols. This means that you will have to FM modulate the signal, and mount a controler unit for the changer (that is an odd size and won't look good anywere). Also, if you use a modulator, the sound won't be CD quality any more, it will only be as clear as your clearest radio station.

Second, with an F-Body (or any sports car with a stiff suspension setup) unless you spend some serious money for a top of the line changer, it will skip, a lot.

Just food for thought, if you just want to play more music before changing CDs, think about an MP3 player. Hope this helps.