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...]
Test Drive Reviews
Revisiting The Rockford Fosgate T500-1bdCP Review
In January of 2024, we had the privilege of reviewing the Rockford Fosgate T500-1bdCP amplifier. Based on our experiences with amplifiers from the company, it was no surprise that the amp sounded amazing, was impressively efficient, and exceeded all of its power ratings. The latter is the focus of the re-test. We’ve recently upgraded the … [Read More...]
Recent Articles
Car Audio Masterclass 101.8 – Speakers, Power and SPL
Our last lesson talked about decibels from the context of compressing large ratios into manageable numbers. In this article, we will expand on some basic … [Read More]
Why Battery Voltage is Key to Your Car Audio Amp’s Performance
A short while ago, while testing an amplifier's maximum power output, we observed how significantly the power increased with higher supply voltage. This … [Read More]
How Audio Signals Sum Around Crossover Points
Crossovers are an essential part of designing any audio system. From the passive designs used with a bookshelf or floor-standing speaker to three- and four-way … [Read More]
Badge Blackout – DIY or Call the Pros?
Some of us here at BestCarAudio.com watch a lot of YouTube. While it’s usually Cleetus McFarland, Big Clive, CJ Race Cars, AvE, Abom79, or Cutting Edge … [Read More]
Question of the Month: Do Radios with One Subwoofer Output Need a Y-Cable?
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 … [Read More]
Car Audio Masterclass 101.7 – The Decibel
We need to understand a bit more terminology before applying our knowledge to how car audio components work. In this Car Audio Masterclass lesson, we will talk … [Read More]
Product Spotlights
Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate PMX-1
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 … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: Thinkware U3000 Dash Cam
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
I remember when only one or two large car audio companies offered products designed specifically for marine applications. These days, there are dozens … [Read More...]
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...]
Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX8500 Multimedia Receiver
Floating-face car radios are popular because of their flexible installation options and relatively massive displays. The Sony team has been hard at … [Read More...]