Virtual agent: It looks like you're trying to . Is that correct?
You said
Virtual agent: Would you like to schedule a callback from Tech Support?
You said
Virtual agent: Thanks! We found your order info. Please fill out the following and we'll have someone from Tech Support call you back at your convenience.
You can exit this chat now.
Thank you. You are in line to receive a call from .
Please keep your phone line open.
If you no longer wish to receive the call, please click the button to cancel your request.
Sorry, the call-back feature is currently unavailable.
Video: Polk car speaker testing
Extreme testing to create high quality speakers
by Crutchfield's
Meet Tara W.
Dreaming up fun ways to share information about the latest gear.
I'm the wireless networking and AV hookup specialist for most of my family and friends, but I guess that's just how it goes when you work at Crutchfield. I've been with Crutchfield's Creative Department since 2006 and throughout that time, I've written about home theater sound, TVs, cameras, multi-room audio, and wireless music systems.
My current interests are in streaming video, wireless music systems, and smart home gear. I've been a huge proponent of Sonos music systems for years and talk about them with anyone who'll listen. Most recently, having upgraded our internet connection at home, I'm trying to figure out how to take advantage of our newly discovered bandwidth. I'm installing video doorbells and dreaming up a way to get Netflix in our treehouse.
In my current role, I manage our video and social media content production, so I spend most of my days watching videos on AV gear and playing on Facebook and Instagram.
About Tara
Started at Crutchfield in 2004
Completed in-house Advisor training, learning the details of the products we sell
Traveled to the Consumer Electronics Show for many years in a row
Authored many Crutchfield articles and product presentation
Our video team traveled to Polk Audio to check out the extreme tests that their car speakers undergo. These speakers go through a period of high/low temperature and humidity testing, as well as a six-week long test where they alternate between Polk's salt/fog tester and UV tester.
Please turn active noise cancelling off for best results
NEW! Select your own music
Volume
Listening modes
not available for comparison at this time
Volume
Listening modes
Artist
Track notes
What to listen for
A better shopping experience
SpeakerCompare simulates the sound of home and car speakers through your headphones. It lets you compare sonic characteristics between speakers so that you can make a more informed shopping decision.
SpeakerCompare tailors your listening experience to the exact headphones you have, so that what you hear is comparable to auditioning speakers side-by-side in person. Knowing which model headphones you’re using lets us remove any sonic coloring from your experience.
In an actual listening room, you'd find that some speakers play louder than others when fed the same amount of power. In equal power mode, you'll hear these differences in loudness as they naturally occur between speakers.
In equal volume mode, we've made the loudness of each speaker about the same. This gives you a more direct comparison of subtle voicing differences between speakers.
SpeakerCompare gives you a sense of the sonic differences. But performance in the real world is affected by the acoustics of your car or home, your choice of amplification, and your source material. We still believe that the gold standard for auditioning speakers is hearing them in your own environment — that’s why we offer a 60-day money-back guarantee.
For free personalized advice, call 1-888-291-8923. Our Advisors have listened to most of the speakers we carry, and can help you make the best choice for your system.
Our Listening Kit
To help you choose the right speakers, we recommend using Crutchfield’s SpeakerCompare Listening Kit. It includes a pair of studio-quality headphones, a combination DAC (digital-to-analog converter) and headphone amp, USB mobile adapters, and a guide to getting the most out of your session. We’ve carefully chosen the components of this kit to ensure a crystal-clear listening experience. It’s available for a nominal rental fee, and includes a $25 Crutchfield merchandise credit.
Guide to getting the most out of your listening session
$25 merchandise credit
Mobile adapters for iOS® and Android™
Important message! We've tailored the listening experience for specific headphone models, so that you can accurately hear the differences between selected speakers. Our headphone testing and research is ongoing, so if your headphones are not currently selectable, please use the link above to request our Listening Kit.
Kit includes:
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro over-the-ear headphones
AudioQuest DragonFly® Black DAC/headphone amp
Guide to getting the most out of your listening session
by Crutchfield's
Meet Tara W.
Dreaming up fun ways to share information about the latest gear.
I'm the wireless networking and AV hookup specialist for most of my family and friends, but I guess that's just how it goes when you work at Crutchfield. I've been with Crutchfield's Creative Department since 2006 and throughout that time, I've written about home theater sound, TVs, cameras, multi-room audio, and wireless music systems.
My current interests are in streaming video, wireless music systems, and smart home gear. I've been a huge proponent of Sonos music systems for years and talk about them with anyone who'll listen. Most recently, having upgraded our internet connection at home, I'm trying to figure out how to take advantage of our newly discovered bandwidth. I'm installing video doorbells and dreaming up a way to get Netflix in our treehouse.
In my current role, I manage our video and social media content production, so I spend most of my days watching videos on AV gear and playing on Facebook and Instagram.
About Tara
More from Tara W.
Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector review
Video: Doug's Grady-White fishing boat installation
12 tips for shooting better video