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...]
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Listen Up! Some Thoughts on Counterproductive Car Audio Marketing
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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?
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Product Spotlights

Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate Punch P1000X5 Five-Channel Amplifier
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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
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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
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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
By 1sixty8
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
By 1sixty8
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
By 1sixty8
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...]