Pickup truck sales per year have more than tripled in the last three decades. With millions of these vehicles on the road, it’s no wonder that the popularity of shallow-mount subwoofers has increased dramatically. Hertz has recently introduced 10- and 12-inch shallow subwoofers in their top-of-the-line Mille series. These subwoofers are … [Read More...]
Test Drive Reviews
Test Drive Review: Sony XS-W122ES Mobile ES 12-inch Subwoofer
As you may know, the product development team at Sony has been busy over the last few years creating an entirely new line of premium car audio products. Their efforts have rewarded the industry with the amazing XAV-9500ES multimedia receiver, as well as six speaker solutions, three amplifiers and three subwoofer offerings. In this Test … [Read More...]
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Product Spotlights
Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate T1S-1X10 and T1S-1X12
Adding a subwoofer to your vehicle is the best way to upgrade the performance of any mobile audio system. The car audio fanatics at Rockford Fosgate … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: RDV Automotive Solutions CP/AA Mirror for Smartphones
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Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate RNGR18-STG6 Ranger Audio System
No other company in the mobile enhancement industry has invested as much effort into developing high-performance audio system upgrades for powersports … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: RDV Automotive Technology Streamer
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...]
Product Spotlight: ARC Audio CX69
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...]
Product Spotlight: Sony XM-5ES Five-Channel Power Amplifier
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...]
