Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
If you’re shopping for audio upgrades for your boat, motorcycle or side-by-side, you’ll often hear the term “marine-grade” thrown around. While the definition depends on the product category and the manufacturer, in most cases that product was designed with enhanced features that will allow it to last longer when used outdoors. In this article, we’ll take a look Read more
When it comes to achieving realistic audio system performance, it’s nearly impossible to make a car audio system sound its best without a properly calibrated digital signal processor. Compensating for less-than-ideal speaker locations and sound reflections from the multitude of hard surfaces in a vehicle is something that vehicle manufacturers and their audio suppliers have Read more
A long, long time ago, someone had the great idea to have a car stereo competition to see who had the best-sounding mobile audio system. The concept of these events wasn’t really intended to decide who had the best car audio equipment or installation, but to drive clients to retail stores, hoping that they’d spend money on upgrades. These contests grew in popularity after a Read more
The editorial team here at BestCarAudio.com is proud to announce a new addition to our website and Facebook page: Test Drive Reviews. Have you ever wondered about the quality of a car audio product you intend to purchase? Cars, motorcycles, boats and home audio equipment are supported by seemingly countless sources for both objective and subjective reviews. The car audio Read more
If you’ve browsed any of the online car audio forums or Facebook groups, you’ve inevitably run across someone asking if you have to upgrade the speaker wire in a vehicle to support a new car audio system. Unlike a sure-fire upgrade like new speakers or adding an amplifier, the answers to the benefits and drawbacks of speaker wire upgrades are far more complicated. Please don’t Read more
In the ’70s, owning a van was cool. In the ’80s, Chrysler moved those buyers into its new car-based platform, the minivan, with the Caravan. This compact cargo- and people-friendly vehicle kicked off a trend that’s only recently lost momentum. When it’s time to move a large group of people, or you need the most cargo room possible, companies like Mercedes-Benz, Ford, GMC and Read more
Adding a subwoofer to your car audio system is a great way to improve the quality and accuracy of the music you hear. As we’ve explained many times, sending bass information to a dedicated amplifier and a larger speaker alleviates the need for the small speakers in your vehicle to work hard trying to reproduce low-frequency information. The result is that the smaller ones sound Read more
In the past, we’ve looked at Class AB and Class D amplifier classes, the two most popular configurations in the mobile electronics industry. With that said, a few other classes deserve some explanation, as they can deliver improvements in amplifier efficiency without altering the sound quality. This article will review Class AB and Class D and then talk about G and H designs. Read more
If you plan to buy a remote start system as a gift this holiday season, you’ve come to the right place. A car starter is an excellent idea for a present because it’s something the recipient can use year-round to make getting into their vehicle more comfortable. Specialty mobile enhancement retailers nationwide are ready to help you choose the right solution and provide you with Read more
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