Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
There’s nothing quite like spending a sunny day out on the water, and having the right soundtrack only enhances the experience. Whether you’re hosting a dockside gathering or enjoying a peaceful solo cruise, upgrading your boat’s stereo system can take your time on the water to another level. But unlike in a car, audio equipment on a boat faces a much tougher environment. That Read more
Compared to just over a decade ago, there are dozens of options for marine source units on the market. Few are truly high-end units with state-of-the-art audio performance and compatibility with chartplotters and multi-function displays. Unsurprisingly, Rockford Fosgate offers several class-leading solutions. Their PMX-5CAN multi-zone digital media receiver is the focus of this Read more
Hands-free proximity unlocking is a feature found on many new cars and trucks fresh off the showroom floor. The Compustar EZGO-II adds this convenience to your remote car starter or security system. Let’s take a close look at this unique keyless entry solution. What are Keyless Entry and Proximity Unlocking? A typical keyless entry system uses a key fob to unlock the doors of Read more
When it comes to powersports, motorcycle, marine and hot rod audio systems, many of these solutions are designed with convenience and stealthiness in mind. As such, they will use a Bluetooth audio receiver in combination with a smartphone rather than a conventional source unit. The Rockford Fosgate RFBTRCA Bluetooth receiver is designed specifically for applications like these, Read more
From the 1960s through the 1980s, car radios used mechanical potentiometers to adjust volume. As time progressed, volume controls moved to the digital domain, and radios employed rotary encoders that sent commands to a dedicated volume IC to adjust the output level. As we advanced further, radios required volume controls for different functions. This complexity has led to Read more
As much fun as it is to check out top-of-the-line products, sometimes the right solution is surprisingly affordable. The marine and powersport audio experts at Rockford Fosgate offer a full line of digital media receivers. In fact, there are five stand-alone units, plus an add-on multi-zone unit with several controller options. There is, indeed, a solution for every Read more
A reader requested that we compare the sound quality performance of wired and wireless Apple CarPlay. This is a great idea, as very little information is provided about the communication standards used to send audio signals wirelessly to a source unit. So, let’s look at distortion characteristics and frequency response to see if there is a performance difference. The Test Read more
When a person thinks of Cadillac, old timers think of the tail-finned luxury convertibles of the 1950s, while Gen Z probably thinks of Escalade. That nameplate has become the pinnacle of the brand, and its biggest moneymaker. I recall attending a previous-generation Escalade release with a not-yet-President Donald Trump speaking about the vehicle. If you’re a wealthy Read more
March 1, 2023 – Pompano Beach, FL – RDV Automotive Technology the go to company for Wireless CarPlay integration is proud to announce the release of a brand-new hardware platform for the RDV Wireless CarPlay interfaces. The NEW CP1 platform uses the highest quality and newest chipsets available!Rich De Sclafani the owner of RDV said about the new upgraded hardware being Read more
