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