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Arc Audio

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Test Drive Reviews

Test Drive Review: Rockford Fosgate T3652-S Audiophile Speaker Set

January 23, 2023 By Dave MacKinnon 

Rockford Fosgate T3652-S

Can you learn much about a speaker set by looking at a feature list and spec sheet? In the case of the Rockford Fosgate T3652-S 6.5-inch audiophile component speakers, the answer is a resounding yes. From the sizeable 1.5-inch voice coil and integrated induction management to the liquid crystal polymer woofer cone and intelligent mounting … [Read More...]

Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-AX4000 6.95” Multimedia Receiver

January 4, 2023 By Dave MacKinnon 

Sony XAV-AX4000

When it comes to choosing a radio upgrade for your car or truck, you’ll find hundreds of options. At the bottom of the market are inexpensive radios of dubious reliability, with difficult-to-see displays and questionable performance. Then there are the name-brand products that go through years of design and months of testing to ensure … [Read More...]

Recent Articles

Inexpensive Speaker

Understanding Speaker Quality: Another Inexpensive Aftermarket Speaker

February 3, 2023 By Dave MacKinnon 

We’re on to our third article in our series of quantifying speakers’ performance in terms of their application and quality. We started with a factory Honda … [Read More]

Audio Quality

What Defines Audio Quality in a Car Stereo System?

February 1, 2023 By Dave MacKinnon 

Usually, browsing social media for article ideas results in frustration. The number of amateurs who think upgrading the stereo system in a modern vehicle is as … [Read More]

Battery Charge

It’s Time to Charge Your Car’s Battery Properly

January 30, 2023 By Dave MacKinnon 

Car batteries have a tough life. We expect them to provide hundreds of amps of current to the starter motor. Most of us only run the vehicle for 20 or 30 … [Read More]

Good Speakers

You Need Good Speakers to Keep Up with your Subwoofers

January 27, 2023 By Dave MacKinnon 

If you want your car stereo to sound good and play loudly, purchasing good speakers to keep up with your subwoofers is very important. It’s easy to produce a … [Read More]

Amplifier Ground

Car Audio Myth: The 1-Ohm Amplifier Ground Measurement

January 25, 2023 By Dave MacKinnon 

One phrase that is repeated time and time again during the installation troubleshooting process is that an amplifier ground is “good” because there’s only 1 ohm … [Read More]

Crossovers Waste Power

Car Audio Myth: Passive Crossover Networks Waste Amplifier Power

January 20, 2023 By Dave MacKinnon 

Unless you have formal education in how alternating current waveforms interact with capacitors and inductors, it’s not illogical to assume that passive … [Read More]

Product Spotlights

CP/AA Mirror

Product Spotlight: RDV Automotive Solutions CP/AA Mirror for Smartphones

December 28, 2022 By 1sixty8 media 

As simple as it would seem, most car radios aren’t capable of showing video from your smartphone on their color display. The smartphone integration … [Read More...]

Rockford Fosgate RNGR18-STG6

Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate RNGR18-STG6 Ranger Audio System

December 26, 2022 By 1sixty8 media 

No other company in the mobile enhancement industry has invested as much effort into developing high-performance audio system upgrades for powersports … [Read More...]

RDV Streamer

Product Spotlight: RDV Automotive Technology Streamer

November 30, 2022 By 1sixty8 media 

Have you ever been waiting to pick someone up from work or school and wished you could watch a video on the screen in the dash of your car or truck? … [Read More...]

ARC Audio CX69

Product Spotlight: ARC Audio CX69

November 18, 2022 By 1sixty8 media 

Picking an efficient speaker system that sounds good and can handle lots of power is no easy feat. The mobile audio experts at ARC Audio in Modesto, … [Read More...]

Sony XM-5ES

Product Spotlight: Sony XM-5ES Five-Channel Power Amplifier

November 11, 2022 By 1sixty8 media 

Five-channel car audio amplifiers like the Sony XM-5ES are a great way to upgrade your car stereo system to deliver great sound. Sony has created an … [Read More...]

Sony XAV-9500ES

Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-9500ES Mobile ES AV Receiver

October 28, 2022 By Dave MacKinnon 

Those seeking the ultimate performance from a car audio system know that the result will only be as good as what you start with. Decades ago, many … [Read More...]

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Industry Profiles

ENORMIS Mobile Specialties

Mobile Enhancement Retailer Spotlight: ENORMIS Mobile Specialties

June 3, 2022 By Dave MacKinnon 

When it comes to mobile enhancement retailers, ENORMIS Mobile Specialties in Erie, Pennsylvania, is unlike any other … [Read More...]

Alpine Tesla

Mobile Enhancement Industry Profile: 2018 Tesla Model S

March 21, 2022 By Dave MacKinnon 

A Honda Civic Si, Acura RSX, Mini Speedster, BMW X5, the Sinister 6 and the Imprint RLS – if you recognize the pattern … [Read More...]

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