What type of car horns are available?

Are you looking to buy a new car horn? Car horns come in all shapes and sizes, with some offering more than the traditional "meep meep" sound. If you're looking for something a bit different, here are some of the most popular types of car horns that are available for purchase today.

Air Horns

These powerful horns blast out a loud honking noise that can be heard from miles away. They work by using compressed air to create a sound wave that is amplified through the horn itself. Air horns are popular among vehicle owners who need a loud and effective warning device, such as firefighters or emergency services vehicles.

Electric Horns

Electric horns are powered by electricity, either from your vehicle's battery or an external power supply. They produce an instant "honk" when activated and can be programmed to produce different sounds, such as a modern fanfare or old-fashioned klaxon. As they are relatively low-voltage they also tend to be much quieter than their air counterparts.

Musical Horns

Musical horns can come in many forms, from simple tunes pre-programmed into the unit itself to complex digital audio files played through loudspeakers. Song selections range from classic 1950s hits to classical music or even movie soundtracks. Musical horns tend to be slightly more expensive as well as not being suitable for emergency/warning use because of their unpredictability and volume variance - so keep this in mind when choosing one!

Steam Whistles

Steam whistles are an interesting choice if you're looking for something more unique (and more expensive!). These whistles use steam pressure created by boiling water within the unit itself, making them technically an example of an air horn - though they tend to be more noticeable due to their whistle-like sound. They don't often come as standard on most vehicles but can be retrofitted if desired.