wrote:

> Is it a common perception that a great car audio system is or must be
> loud and boomy, i.e. high bass. I don't know if that is an essential
> characteristic of a good car audio system since there will always be
> the engine noise to overcome.

Not in a decent car. ;-)

> Are there any car audio systems that can deliver comparable depth and
> richness of a good home audio system, while parked with your top down
> in an open air environment like a scenic outlook or a park? Just for
> your personal enjoyment but not necessarily to get attention.

Not a chance. Car audio is a poor relation of home hi-fi. You can get
something that sounds quite decent though.

Graham