If there’s one thing synonymous with Rockford Fosgate, it’s loud car audio systems. If you’ve outfitted your SUV or van with their 13-, 16- or 19-inch superwoofers, you’ll need some serious midrange speakers to keep with all that bass. Enter the Punch Pro Series of midrange drivers. These super-efficient midrange drivers not only make the … [Read More...]
Test Drive Reviews
Test Drive Review: Audison B-CON Hi-Res Bluetooth Module
Historically, Bluetooth and the words “sound quality” haven’t mixed well. The folks at Audison in Italy have decided it’s time to provide the car audio world with a solution that sounds good and offers something not seen before in this segment: support for hi-res audio transfer. Audison doesn’t just make this claim, but they have the full … [Read More...]
Recent Articles
Listen Up! Some Thoughts on Counterproductive Car Audio Marketing
I’ve been a magazine guy for more than 35 years. I used to read four car audio and six car magazines every month. Sometimes there would be a few RC car or … [Read More]
Bench Brawl: Fuses vs. Circuit Breakers
If you’re into the SPL (sound pressure level) side of the car audio industry, you should be acutely aware of the need to deliver every amp of current and the … [Read More]
What Does the Term Q Factor Mean to Car Audio Enthusiasts?
Car audio enthusiasts will run across the term Q, Q factor or Quality factor when discussing car audio speakers, subwoofer enclosures or parametric equalizer … [Read More]
What Do Car Audio Subwoofer Frequency Response Specs Tell Us?
Subwoofers. Yay for subwoofers! No upgrade to a car audio system will deliver a more noticeable improvement in performance and realism. Adding a properly … [Read More]
What Is a Tri-Mode-Capable Car Audio Amplifier?
If you were into car audio in the ’90s, you’ve likely heard of amplifiers having mixed-mode or tri-mode capability. The implication was that these amps could … [Read More]
Audio Component Distortion Happens All the Time
Many years ago, I read an article that said the difference between a tube amp and a solid-state one was primarily in their distortion characteristics. Even … [Read More]
Product Spotlights
Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate Punch P1000X5 Five-Channel Amplifier
If the sound system in your car or truck doesn’t put a smile on your face, it’s time to visit your local authorized Rockford Fosgate retailer and ask … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: Momento M7 Dash Camera
Protecting yourself against fraud and false accusations while driving is easier when you have a dashcam system installed in your car or truck. … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate M2WL-8 Wakeboard Tower Speakers
Whether you’re waterskiing, wakeboarding or towing friends on a tube, having great music to accompany your time on the water makes a day of fun even … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate P3D4-12 Car Audio Subwoofer
If you’ve been into car audio for as long as I have, you’ve likely had a memorable experience with a Rockford Fosgate subwoofer. I vividly remember … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: bit One HD Virtuoso Version 3.0 Software
We took a close look at the amazing Audison bit One HD Virtuoso early in 2020. Since then, the team at Audison in Italy has been hard at work adding … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX8100 Media Receiver
When it comes to floating-face or T-style radios, there are more options than ever. The Sony XAV-AX8100 combines all the most sought-after features … [Read More...]
