Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
When it comes to aftermarket car audio upgrades, there are two groups of speakers to consider. The first are designed to handle significant power and play at high volume levels. The second is designed to be as efficient as possible with moderate amounts of power. The Sony XS-690GS 6x9 speakers are designed to provide exceptional performance and value in that second group. These Read more
A while back, we examined the difference in sound quality between wired and wireless Apple CarPlay. Now that many Android-based smartphones have access to additional audio streaming codecs like LDAC and aptX, it’s time to check out how they perform in terms of signal accuracy and frequency response. We’ll use the Sony XAV-9000ES digital media receiver we tested in May 2024 for Read more
In early August 2024, the team of Sony Car Audio, GoFast Solutions, and Broken Silence Custom Car Audio in Greenwich, CT, embarked on a mission to create a stunning demo car to debut at the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV. B.J. Curcio, the owner of Broken Silence, and his head installer Adan Martinez set to work with a plan to integrate a suite of Sony Mobile ES amplifiers, Read more
tenIt’s hard to imagine anyone thinking that having a high-quality subwoofer in their car or truck wouldn’t enhance the overall driving experience. There’s something undeniably fun about adding some serious bass to your music. Sony has steadily released new car audio products over the past few years. Among those exciting introductions is the Sony XS-W124GS 12-inch car audio Read more
Having music playing while driving is not only entertaining, but it can be very relaxing. Enjoying your favorite songs while stuck in traffic or on a long drive can help time pass much quicker. We recently received a question from one of our readers about the best way to manage a large music collection. Specifically, they wanted to know what features different radios offer that Read more
Another week has passed, and both B.J. and Adan continue to progress on transforming this stunning Dark Horse Mustang into an amazing SEMA-worthy show car. This update will take us deeper behind the scenes of the tweeter integration into the A-pillars and look at the midrange mounting brackets. High-frequency driver placement is crucial to achieving a realistic listening Read more
For September's BestCarAudio.com Question of the Month, we will look at car radios with a single subwoofer preamp output jack. There seems to be some confusion regarding the perception of quality associated with this design. Further, there are questions about whether or not your installer will need a Y-cable to connect to your subwoofer amplifier. Let’s dive in! What is a Read more
We are kicking off the second chapter of Project: Broken Silence by diving into the Sony Mobile ES audio system design. Next, we’ll explore how the new amplifiers, speakers, and subwoofer integrate with the factory-installed infotainment system. Finally, we’ll examine how Broken Silence Custom Car Audio prepared the vehicle by installing SoundShield sound deadening materials Read more
Have you ever wondered how car audio demo vehicles come together? Sony Car Audio just started their latest demo vehicle project—a 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse. The car will be displayed at the 2024 SEMA show in Las Vegas and at retailer and distributor events in the Northeast. Sony has partnered with Broken Silence Custom Car Audio in Greenwich, CT, to build the audio system. Read more
