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15th Nov 2024The Nitty Gritty on Professional vs. DIY Car Audio Upgrades

Categories: ARTICLES, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Chrysler, Digital Signal Processors, Dodge, F-150, Ford, MECP, Mitchell1, ProDemand, Professional Installation, Radios, Subwoofers, USB

The Nitty Gritty on Professional vs. DIY Car Audio Upgrades

Many professionals in the car audio industry started their careers as novices installing equipment for themselves or friends in their driveways and garages. That hands-on experience typically led to a job at a local shop and allowed them to learn more about electrical theory, acoustics, physics, and fabrication. Those who have invested time in understanding these advanced Read more

8th Nov 2024What To Look for in a Professional Dash Cam Installation

Categories: ARTICLES, Driver SafetyTags: Dash Camera, Front Camera, Installation, Kenwood, Momento, parking mode, Rear Camera, Thinkware, Wiring

What To Look for in a Professional Dash Cam Installation

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that we’ve seen dozens of posts asking about easy dash camera installations that don’t cost much. We’ve all but beaten the topic of dash camera quality to death and have reviewed and analyzed several solutions from Momento and Thinkware. Based on the results of our testing, the words “inexpensive” and “dash cam” don’t belong in the same Read more

1st Nov 2024QOTM: What Size Subwoofer Wire Should I Use?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2015 Mobile Electronics Cabling Standard, Rockford Fosgate, Subwoofers

QOTM: What Size Subwoofer Wire Should I Use?

We recently saw a question on one of the Rockford Fosgate Facebook groups about what gauge of subwoofer wire is appropriate for a particular installation. Thankfully, the person asking the question knew to include the model of the amp and subwoofers he was using. Further, he noted the final load impedance. Best of all, he said he needed three feet of wire. Given all that, we Read more

23rd Oct 2024Managing Large Music Collections in Your Car

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: 2023, 2025, Alpine, Amplifiers, Bose, CX-70, Ford, Google Assistant, Kenwood, Mazda, Mobile ES, Nissan, Radios, Rogue, Siri, Sony, Speakers, SYNC, USB

Managing Large Music Collections in Your Car

Having music playing while driving is not only entertaining, but it can be very relaxing. Enjoying your favorite songs while stuck in traffic or on a long drive can help time pass much quicker. We recently received a question from one of our readers about the best way to manage a large music collection. Specifically, they wanted to know what features different radios offer that Read more

18th Oct 2024Car Audio Bass: Are Two Good Subs Better Than One Great One?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Audison, BassBox Pro, Hertz, Kicker, Rockford Fosgate, SPL, Subwoofer Enclosures, Subwoofers

Car Audio Bass: Are Two Good Subs Better Than One Great One?

While participating in some brand-specific online discussion groups, we often encounter the question: "Is it better to use two good subs or one great one?" Are two 12-inch KICKER L7S subs better than a SoloX? Should you opt for two Hertz Cento CS 250 S4s instead of a Mille ML 2500.3 Legend? What about choosing a pair of Rockford Fosgate P3 twelves over a single T1? There are Read more

11th Oct 2024Shining a Light on Headlight Beam Patterns: What You Need to Know

Categories: ARTICLES, Lighting, Resource LibraryTags: Beam Pattern, FMVSS, LED Lighting

Shining a Light on Headlight Beam Patterns: What You Need to Know

Every fall, car stereo and automotive accessory shops install thousands of lighting upgrades. These days, the most common upgrade is a set of LED headlight bulbs that fit into the stock light locations. Though it may seem simple, the resulting beam pattern can suffer if the selected bulbs aren't specifically designed for the lens or projector application. Let’s take a close Read more

4th Oct 2024Car Audio Masterclass 101.10 – Digital Multimeter

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, LightingTags: AC Voltage, Amplifiers, Car Audio Masterclass 101, DC Voltage, Digi-Key, Digital Multimeter, Dollar Tree, Fluke, Harbor Freight, Keysight, LED Lighting, Mouser, Resistance, Test Leads, Voltage

Car Audio Masterclass 101.10 – Digital Multimeter

Our Car Audio Masterclass series offers a comprehensive introduction to the essential concepts of car audio systems, covering everything from basic terminology to advanced measurement techniques. To learn more, check out the other articles in the series:Car Audio Masterclass 101.1 – Audio Basics: Learn key audio terms and concepts. Car Audio Masterclass 101.2 – Read more

2nd Oct 2024Question of the Month: What Sub Amp is Right for My Subwoofers?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-D, ANSI/CTA-2031, ANSI/CTA-426-B R-2011, Hertz, Kicker, Rockford Fosgate, Subwoofers

Question of the Month: What Sub Amp is Right for My Subwoofers?

This month's car audio question asks what sub amp you should buy for a specific set of subwoofers. It seems like a pretty simple question, right? However, considering all the variables, the selection process gets impressively complicated. Let’s consider seven criteria when picking the best subwoofer amplifier for a specific set of subwoofers. 1. Subwoofer Power Ratings We’ll Read more

27th Sep 2024DSP Features You Might Not Have Known Existed

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Analog Devices, Apple, ARC Audio, Audio Control, Audio Precision, D'Amore Engineering, Digital Signal Processors, Harley-Davidson, QuantAsylum, Rockford Fosgate, SigmaStudio, Speakers, Upmixers, Wavtech

DSP Features You Might Not Have Known Existed

When 99% of car audio enthusiasts think about a digital signal processor (DSP), they associate it with equalizers, crossovers, and signal delays. In more advanced solutions, a consumer-grade car audio DSP might add the ability to include all-pass filters, an upmixer for a center channel and signal summing. However, at an engineering level, much more is available. Let’s look at Read more

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