If you’ve been following us recently, you’ll know we’ve upgraded our lab with new power supplies. As such, many of the products that have been on the BestCarAudio.com test bench have been re-tested for revised power measurements. In this spotlight, we will bring the Rockford Fosgate M5-800X4 and M5-1000X1 test numbers up to date with the … [Read More...]
Test Drive Reviews
Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-AX8500
As time goes on, everything seems to get bigger and better, doesn't it? Back in the '80s, I remember thinking that having a car with 15-inch wheels was pretty cool. Now, trucks and SUVs roll off the lot every day with 21- and 22-inch wheels. Having a 25-inch console TV in your living room used to be cool. Now, we’ve got screens over 100 … [Read More...]
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Product Spotlights
Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate RFK1D Dual Amp Kit
Knowing that it takes power to make power isn’t rocket science. When feeding high-power car audio amplifiers, skimping on wiring invites problems. If … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate PMX-1
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It’s no exaggeration to say there are hundreds of dash cams on the market. Many are budget models plagued by low-resolution sensors, excessive image … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX3700 Multimedia Receiver
Car audio source unit manufacturers are constantly developing new products to fill the gaps between entry-level and flagship models. Sony recently … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate M2-65 and M2-65B Marine Speakers
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Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate M2D2-10I and M2D4-10I Marine Subwoofers
When choosing subwoofers for a boat audio system, having the correct drivers for the application is crucial to designing a system that sounds good and … [Read More...]