The earliest automobile shows celebrated the machine.  Manufacturers brought their newest vehicles. Engineers demonstrated new technologies. Elegant automobiles were judged for craftsmanship and design.  Then car enthusiasts did something manufacturers couldn't control.  They started changing everything. By the middle of the twentieth century, a new question was spreading through American car culture. It was no longer simply: What car do you drive? It was: What did you do to it?

At Orion Car Audio, we know that outstanding sound requires more than just powerful components, it demands smart integration with your vehicle’s existing systems. Modern cars are complex machines, and a high-performance audio upgrade touches nearly every major area. Modern cars are complex machines. Therefore, a high-performance audio upgrade touches nearly every major area of the vehicle. We created this infographic to clearly show the key Orion car audio subsystems involved. It also explains how they work together for maximum performance and reliability.