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BestCarAudio.com Magazine is the premier resource for accurate information about car audio and vehicle accessory upgrades. We are staffed by mobile enhancement industry veterans who are retail store owners, world-class installers, product developers, and trainers. Our Editor-in-Chief, Dave MacKinnon, is the industry's best-known writer and professional product reviewer. He uses his decades of experience to ensure that our published content is accurate, informative and entertaining. From car audio systems, lighting, remote starters, and window tint to how best to enhance your motorcycle, boat or powersports vehicle, we cover every aspect of the mobile enhancement industry in explicit detail to ensure that you choose the best upgrades possible.

15th Sep 2025Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate HD24-STG2 and HD24-STG3

Categories: PRODUCTS, Motorcycle Audio, Sponsored PostTags: Amplifiers, Harley-Davidson, Road Glide, Rockford Fosgate, Skyline OS, Speakers, Street Glide, UV Exposure

Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate HD24-STG2 and HD24-STG3

If there were a car audio brand synonymous with motorcycle audio upgrades for Harley-Davidson Road Glide and Street Glide motorcycles, it would be Rockford Fosgate. Their upgrade kits are the benchmark for improving the audio on these touring bikes. With the introduction of new fairing and saddlebags on 2024 and later bikes, Rockford Fosgate has introduced new audio upgrade Read more

12th Sep 2025Can You Ground a Car Amplifier to the Battery? The Truth Explained

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Batteries, Power Cables

Can You Ground a Car Amplifier to the Battery? The Truth Explained

Yes, you can ground a car audio amplifier directly to the battery, and in some cases, it may even be the best option. The idea that this practice is harmful is one of the more persistent myths in the car audio world. When done correctly, grounding to the battery provides a stable, low-resistance path that can improve system performance and reduce unwanted noise. Why Read more

8th Sep 2025Product Spotlight: Hertz CP4.800

Categories: PRODUCTS, Car Audio, Sponsored PostTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-D, Bass Boost Control, Hertz, Speakers

Product Spotlight: Hertz CP4.800

When choosing an amplifier for your car audio system, consider quality, features, physical size and power production to ensure a worthwhile investment. The mobile audio amplification experts at Hertz have recently released a new product line called Cento Power that specifically addresses these factors. In this spotlight, we’ll look at the four-channel CP4.800 amplifier. Hertz Read more

5th Sep 2025How to Tell When It’s Time to Replace Your Car Speakers

Categories: ARTICLES, Resource LibraryTags: Coaxial Speakers, Speakers, Tweeters, Voice Coils

How to Tell When It’s Time to Replace Your Car Speakers

Car speakers are the heart of your vehicle’s sound system. Even the best factory or aftermarket speakers will wear out over time due to constant vibration, temperature changes, and normal wear from everyday use. Recognizing the signs that it is time to replace them can save you from months of disappointing sound quality and help you enjoy music, podcasts, and audiobooks the way Read more

1st Sep 2025Product Spotlight: KICKER MSC65

Categories: PRODUCTS, Marine Audio, Sponsored PostTags: ASTM B117, ASTM G154, Coaxial Speakers, Component Speakers, Kicker, LED Lighting, Passive Crossovers, Speakers, Subwoofers, Tweeters, UV Exposure, Woofers

Product Spotlight: KICKER MSC65

There are dozens of companies manufacturing marine-grade speakers. That certainly doesn’t mean that all the speakers sound good and have equivalent performance. KICKER, a company known for developing car audio, powersports and marine audio solutions, recently launched their M-Class Premium Series of marine products. This spotlight will look at the MSC65 6.5-inch coaxial speaker Read more

29th Aug 2025Breaking In New Car Speakers: Fact or Myth?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Frequency Response, Professional Installation, Resonance, Speakers, Spider, Surround

Breaking In New Car Speakers: Fact or Myth?

One of the most common pieces of advice you might hear when installing a new set of car speakers is to “break them in” before expecting their best sound quality. The idea is that speakers need a certain amount of playtime before their performance reaches its full potential. But is this actually true, or is it an audio myth that refuses to fade? Let’s take a closer look at what Read more

25th Aug 2025Product Spotlight: Pioneer DMH-W3050NEX

Categories: PRODUCTS, Car Audio, Sponsored PostTags: AAC, Android Auto, ANSI/CTA-2006, Apple CarPlay, FLAC, HD Radio, iDatalink Maestro, MP3, Pioneer, Radios, SiriusXM, WAV, Wi-Fi, WMA

Product Spotlight: Pioneer DMH-W3050NEX

Pioneer and car audio go together like coffee and cream or a hot dog with ketchup — classic pairings that make sense. On that note, we are going to take a look at one of their NEX-Series double-DIN multimedia receivers in this spotlight. Let’s check out the DMH-W3050NEX. Pioneer DMH-W3050NEX Platform For most of us, describing a multimedia receiver as a double-DIN solution Read more

22nd Aug 20255 Ways to Improve Your Sound Without Replacing Your Factory Radio

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Digital Signal Processors, Radios, Sound Deadening, Speakers, Subwoofers

5 Ways to Improve Your Sound Without Replacing Your Factory Radio

Modern vehicles often integrate the radio with navigation, climate control, and safety features, which makes replacing it both complicated and expensive. Thankfully, you do not have to swap out your factory head unit to enjoy dramatically better audio. With the right upgrades, you can keep all your vehicle’s built-in functionality while achieving a rich, detailed, and dynamic Read more

19th Aug 2025RDVFL Launches Two Radio Upgrades

Categories: Press ReleasesTags: RDVFL, Upgrades

RDVFL Launches Two Radio Upgrades

8/15/25 – Pompano Beach, FL - RDVFL, a trailblazer in automotive innovation, is excited to announce the launch of its latest products: The RAM-RADIO-13, RAM-RADIO-20 and the CUE-SCREEN. These cutting-edge systems bring an unparalleled combination of style, technology, and convenience to the market, offering a seamless upgrade for truck owners. Industry leading 3 YEAR Read more

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