Pickup truck sales per year have more than tripled in the last three decades. With millions of these vehicles on the road, it’s no wonder that the popularity of shallow-mount subwoofers has increased dramatically. Hertz has recently introduced 10- and 12-inch shallow subwoofers in their top-of-the-line Mille series. These subwoofers are … [Read More...]
Test Drive Reviews
Test Drive Review: Sony XS-W122ES Mobile ES 12-inch Subwoofer
As you may know, the product development team at Sony has been busy over the last few years creating an entirely new line of premium car audio products. Their efforts have rewarded the industry with the amazing XAV-9500ES multimedia receiver, as well as six speaker solutions, three amplifiers and three subwoofer offerings. In this Test … [Read More...]
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