Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
Recently, the folks at KICKER have given us a reason to take a look at a product that’s designed to literally shake the industry – the KICKER SoloXS L7XS subwoofers. Designed with massive continuous power handling, extreme excursion capability and some unique service features, these monster subwoofers will move air like few others. Let’s check them out! KICKER SoloXS Read more
A remote start as part of a full security package ensures both convenience and the knowledge that you’re safeguarding your vehicle. Some drivers assume their factory remote start comes with its own security features. Often, this isn’t the case. Here’s how a remote start can become part of a complete security package. Picture this: It’s 95 degrees outside and you’re about to Read more
Buying a used vehicle is no longer simply a low-priced compromise to buying a new one. It can provide dependable transportation, reduce financial exposure, and free up money for the technology and safety upgrades it may not have, but that matter to you. New vehicles have become extremely expensive across nearly every major class, with Kelley Blue Book indicating that the Read more
Not long ago, we looked at how an increase in subwoofer voice coil temperature reduced the power delivered from your amplifier. With component temperatures easily exceeding the boiling point of water, the impedance of the voice coil can increase by more than 50%. Manufacturers that understand this go to great lengths to include technologies to help keep things cool so you can Read more
For the owner of a late-model BMW, Audi, or Mercedes-Benz, the vehicle itself rarely feels dated. The engine, the ride quality, the materials, and the engineering often hold up beautifully for a decade or more. The one component that shows its age first is almost always the same: the infotainment screen. Small displays, sluggish menus, no touchscreen, and no Apple CarPlay or Read more
Shopping for high-quality window tint for your car or truck isn’t much different from shopping for any other automotive accessory upgrade. There are high-performance tint films available and low-cost solutions. Some shops are great at what they do, and some only worry about taking your money and getting you out the door. Here are five questions you should ask before agreeing to Read more
Back in the day, most cars and trucks had 6.5-inch round speakers in the doors and 6x9 speakers in the rear. Now, to improve efficiency and bass reproduction, new vehicles often use a three-way front stage with 6x9s in the doors and midrange or coaxial speakers on the dash. The development team at Rockford Fosgate saw this trend and included a dedicated upgrade solution with Read more
If you’ve looked at an amplifier installation kit, you’ll see it comes with about 17 feet of power wire, a shorter length of ground wire and a fuse holder. The intent of this fuse holder is for it to be installed as close as possible to the positive battery terminal. As for the fuse size, should it be the same as the fuse in your amplifier? Likely not. Read on to learn Read more
If you’re looking to improve the sound quality in your car, one of the first upgrades most people consider is replacing the factory-installed speakers. But do aftermarket speakers really make a difference, or is it just an unnecessary expense? Let’s take an in-depth look at how aftermarket speakers compare to stock speakers, what improvements they offer, and whether they’re Read more
