Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
There’s a video floating around the internet of someone attempting a J-turn in a Range Rover into their driveway. It all goes wrong, and the truck rolls over, resulting in the subwoofer enclosure flying out the back window. We’ve discussed how important it is to ensure that all audio system upgrades to your vehicle are secure. Let’s look at a moderately over-engineered Read more
Any time a technician works on your car or truck to upgrade a radio, install new speakers, or integrate a remote car starter, there’s a likelihood they’ll have to make several electrical connections. This article will look at some of the most popular wire-to-wire connection methods. Of course, we’ll do our best to measure the resistance offered by each Read more
You’d think that something as simple as operating an on/off button or switch would deliver predictable results. These days, many electronic devices remain on and continue to draw small amounts of current, even when you think they’re off. Let’s look at how car radios work regarding their on/off status and how much current they draw. Parasitic Current Draw Kills Batteries This Read more
If your family and friends enjoy wakeboarding or waterskiing, you may have considered adding a set of wakeboard tower speakers to your boat. These marine audio speaker systems are designed to project sound to the person at the end of the tow rope rather than fill the boat with sound. Their design is often unique, and the speakers used are different from those mounted in the Read more
I'm sorry. I told myself it was a bad idea. I was craving that dopamine rush. I guess I have to admit that I have a social media addiction. The other day I found myself on Reddit, scrolling through one of the audiophile groups and came across a great post asking, “What things, besides frequency response, affect the detail and staging of a speaker set?” This is a great question! Read more
We recently published an article that explains how differential inputs on car audio amplifiers and signal processors work. Just after that was published, we were talking with Brad Ott, executive vice president of operations at ARC Audio. He has an extensive background in circuit design and was the company’s product development manager for many years. Brad offered to send us Read more
Having worked at a car audio manufacturer for over 15 years, I can tell you without hesitation that warranty coverage contributes to the cost of the products consumers purchase. Unfortunately, while the failure rate of well-engineered car audio products is quite low, many consumers don’t understand how warranties work. So, let’s chat about car audio product warranties, what Read more
If you were into car audio in the ’80s or ’90s, you undoubtedly heard about people spending countless hours hunting down engine noise or alternator whine issues with amplified systems. Thankfully, modern high-quality car audio amplifiers include circuitry on the RCA input jacks that nearly eliminates the chance of ground loops and prevents the audio system from producing Read more
Given the proliferation of fraud, accidents and sheer craziness on the roads today, having a dashcam in your vehicle is, at the very least, a wise investment. These compact camera systems capture video of everything that happens while you drive, in the event you need to share information with the authorities or on social media. Many dashcam systems have a parking mode feature Read more
