Historically, shallow-mount subwoofers have compromised performance for minimized mounting depth. However, the car audio fanatics at Rockford Fosgate knew that car audio enthusiasts want big bass that would fit under the seat of a pickup truck or in the corner of a sedan. Their solution for those serious about their music is the Power … [Read More...]
Test Drive Reviews
Test Drive Review: Sony Mobile ES XS-W104ES Subwoofer
When the team at Sony set out to recreate the much-lauded Mobile ES series of products, their initial plan included four popular speaker sizes and a high-performance subwoofer called the XS-W104ES. This 10-inch subwoofer combines features that help it deliver excellent performance with styling that sets it apart from other offerings. So … [Read More...]
Recent Articles
The Scourge of Loose Car Audio Wire Connections
In late September, I got a call from a friend asking if I had any connections to purchase some new fuse holders for his car. The car is a fourth-generation … [Read More]
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For years audiophiles claimed that signal processing was counterproductive and that they wanted the purest, most straightforward signal path from the source … [Read More]
Understanding the Science Behind Automotive Headlight Bulb Colors
When it comes to lighting the road in front of your car or truck at night, most enthusiasts focus on light intensity instead of headlight bulb color. It’s … [Read More]
Let’s Compare Eight RCA Cables’ Performance
If you follow any of the high-end home audio magazines or social media groups, you know that interconnect cables and the stories around them are an entire … [Read More]
What Is the Big Three Electrical Upgrade?
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Let’s Talk About Remote Starter and Security System Range
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Product Spotlights
Product Spotlight: Audison Speaker Upgrades for BMWs and Minis
BMW and Mini owners all over the globe have shown that there is a desire for a better sounding audio system in their vehicles. To meet the performance … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate HD14-SBSUB Motorcycle Subwoofers
The team at Rockford Fosgate continues to lead the industry in Harley-Davidson motorcycle audio system upgrades. Their latest offering is the … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX5600 Multimedia Receiver
When it comes to bang-for-your-buck car audio receiver upgrades, the Sony XAV-AX5600 offers amazing value and performance. This double-DIN multimedia … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: BLAM Live Series Car Audio Speakers
Situated between BLAM’s Signature and Relax solutions, the Live series of speakers from BLAM is designed for car audio enthusiasts who want the … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: Helix S-Series Component and Coaxial Speaker Sets
Helix, the high-performance car audio brand from Audiotec Fischer, recently introduced eight new speaker sets as its S-Series solutions. The speaker … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: Sony Mobile ES XS-690ES and XS-680ES Speakers
Consumer reception of the new Sony Mobile ES speakers has been incredible. These solutions were designed to offer benchmark performance at very … [Read More...]
