Powered subwoofers for car audio systems come in all shapes and sizes. There’s everything from compact units with small woofers that will fit under a seat or against the back wall of a truck to larger, more powerful solutions for sedans, hatchbacks and sport utility vehicles. Rockford Fosgate’s flagship model is the P500-12P 12-inch, … [Read More...]
Test Drive Reviews
Test Drive Review: Rockford Fosgate M5-1000X1 Element Ready Amplifier
Over the last few years, Rockford Fosgate has cemented itself as the leader in motorcycle and powersports audio upgrade solutions. In the winter of 2021, they launched their new M5 series of Element Ready amplifiers to take the durability of their upgrades to a new level. Based on the beloved Power Series T750X1bd amplifier, the M5-1000X1 … [Read More...]
Recent Articles
A Close Look at Class-D Car Audio Amplifier Efficiency
For car audio enthusiasts, especially those interested in competing in SPL competitions, amplifier efficiency should be one of their primary concerns. In this … [Read More]
BestCarAudio.com – Our Roots and How We Got Started
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Do All Car Audio Amplifiers Double Their Power When Loaded Down?
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A Quick Look at Bluetooth A2DP Sound Quality in a Car Audio System
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Product Spotlights
Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate M2 Subwoofers and Coaxial Speakers
When it comes to delivering great sound on your boat or powersports vehicle, the M2 series of subwoofers and coaxial speakers from Rockford Fosgate … [Read More...]
DroneMobile Is the Best Car Sharing GPS Tracking Solution
Just as Uber and Lyft have changed the way we move around when we don’t have access to a vehicle, car sharing is changing how we rent vehicles. If … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: ARC Audio MOTO CX6 Motorcycle Speakers
ARC Audio has offered class-leading amplifier and speaker upgrade solutions for Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles for more than a decade. Their … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate DSR1 Digital Signal Processor
Thanks to the DSR1 digital signal processor from Rockford Fosgate, upgrading car audio systems has never been easier. Aside from a full suite of … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: Sony Mobile ES XS-160ES and XS-162ES Speakers
In the first week of May 2021, Sony Electronics introduced its new Mobile ES series of speakers and subwoofers. If you’ve been into the car audio … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: Compustar CSX7905-A Premium Car Alarm System
Protecting your car or truck from theft or vandalism requires constant monitoring. While sleeping in your vehicle all night might be one solution, it … [Read More...]