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 PMX-3
When it comes to marine and powersports source units, Rockford Fosgate has a solution! We previously looked at the affordable PMX-1. In this … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate T1T-S
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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
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...]