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30th Dec 2022What Is a Power Inverter and How Do I Choose One?

Categories: ARTICLES, Lighting, Truck AccessoriesTags: Batteries, LED Lighting, Power Inverters, Power Tools

What Is a Power Inverter and How Do I Choose One?

Whether you want to charge a laptop during a long road trip or operate a microwave in your RV, a power inverter is critical in providing electricity to several devices. Almost every vehicle on the road these days has a direct current (DC) electrical system. In these systems, the voltage from the alternator and battery remains relatively constant between 12 and 14 volts. If you Read more

23rd Dec 2022Speakers That Handle More Power Aren’t Better

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, JBL, KEF, Revel, Speakers, Subwoofers

Speakers That Handle More Power Aren’t Better

I spend a massively disproportionate amount of time reading posts on Facebook and Reddit about car audio topics. One thing I see again and again are comments from novice consumers talking about “buying 300-watt speakers” or something similar. Unfortunately, quantifying a speaker’s quality or performance capability based on how much power it can handle is like choosing a car Read more

21st Dec 2022What Are 12-Volt Relays?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Keyless Entry, Remote Starter, Vehicle SecurityTags: Amplifiers, Automotive Relays, Door Locks, Radios, Relays

What Are 12-Volt Relays?

If you’ve been around the car audio or vehicle accessory industry for any amount of time, you’ve likely run across a 12-volt relay. A relay is a simple device designed to switch a typically high-current load with a low-current signal. Relays are used in everything from headlight and auxiliary lighting upgrades to power trunk and door lock solenoid installations. Relays can also Read more

14th Dec 2022Let’s Talk About Car Audio Amplifier Preamp Signals

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Radios

Let’s Talk About Car Audio Amplifier Preamp Signals

When it’s time to discuss complicated car audio concepts, it’s common for people to glaze over the important small factors and considerations. In the context of car audio amplifier preamp signals, everyone seems to get hung up on how much voltage a radio can produce or an amplifier can accept. What matters in terms of optimizing the performance of a car audio system’s Read more

9th Dec 2022A Look at Car Audio Amp Remote Turn-On Connections

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, Clarion, Fluke, Radios, Remote Turn-On

A Look at Car Audio Amp Remote Turn-On Connections

Almost every car audio amplifier on the market has at least one thing in common: a remote turn-on connection. The purpose of this connection is to tell the amplifier to turn on when you turn the radio on. For decades, there have been statements that your installer needs to add a relay to the output of a radio to turn on multiple amplifiers. Let’s look at what the amp remote Read more

7th Dec 202210 Car Audio Terms You Should Know To Sound Intelligent

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Remote StarterTags: Amplifiers, Breathalyzers, Command Start, Compustar, Dynamat, Harman-Kardon, Ignition Interlocks, Sound Damping, Sound Deadening, Sound Shield, Speakers, SPL, Subwoofer Enclosures, Subwoofers, Wirez

10 Car Audio Terms You Should Know To Sound Intelligent

You may want to know these 10 car audio terms if you’re headed to a store to shop for audio equipment. You’ll likely get what you want using everyday slang and accepted terminology. So invest a few minutes in educating yourself to sound as though you know what you’re talking about. No? OK, then, at least have a laugh with us! 1. Subwoofer Enclosure Unless you’re having an Read more

2nd Dec 2022Stop Using Amplifier Power Ratings to Define Quality

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-D, ARC Audio, Class A, Class AB, Speakers

Stop Using Amplifier Power Ratings to Define Quality

I am continuously baffled by the number of car audio enthusiasts and so-called professionals who think car audio amp power ratings have anything to do with quantifying their quality. I see people flocking to YouTube videos of amp dyno tests and rushing out to buy products that make lots of jam. If there’s a single factor that’s irrelevant in defining amplifier quality, power Read more

25th Nov 2022A Question We Hear a Lot: How Can I Find a Car Audio Installer Near Me?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Professional Installation, Radios, Social Media, Speakers

A Question We Hear a Lot: How Can I Find a Car Audio Installer Near Me?

We get lots of great questions from our readers each month. Among the most popular is “How can I find a car audio installer near me?” As professionals in the mobile enhancement industry, we know this is one of the biggest challenges that consumers face. It’s easy to search for stores on the internet, but the results don’t tell you anything about the quality of the services Read more

23rd Nov 2022The Laws of Physics Are a Constant in Car Audio Systems

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Corvette, Porsche, Speakers, Subwoofer Enclosures, Subwoofers

The Laws of Physics Are a Constant in Car Audio Systems

If there’s a statement that makes experts in the car audio industry wince, it’s someone saying, “Every vehicle is different and needs a unique design.” Sure, you need to pick speakers that fit into the available locations, and some cars or trucks need more wire than others because of their size. Some clients may want a single 8-inch powered sub to add some warmth and impact, Read more

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