Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
Here are three sentences that make car audio experts cringe: “I set the gains halfway” is definitely at the top of the list. “Can I use a 60-watt amp with my 80-watt speakers?” demonstrates a complete misunderstanding of the irrelevance of power ratings. Something like “I tried the remote bass control from my Sony amp in my Rockford Fosgate amp” couldn’t be scarier. Can you Read more
We aren’t sure where or when things went wrong with the basshead crowd, but there’s a serious misunderstanding about how to build a loud stereo system. We’ve lost track of how many of these vehicles we’ve heard that sound utterly atrocious. No, we aren’t talking about the fact there’s 30 or 40 dB too much bass. That’s fine, given the goals. The issue is how horrific the midbass Read more
Without investing in an understanding of the technologies that improve speaker performance by reducing distortion, choosing one driver over another based on features and specifications alone can be challenging. The 12-inch Rockford Fosgate T1D212 and T1D412 are good examples of premium subwoofers laden with modern tech that outshine competing products. Let’s take a deep dive Read more
If you’re old enough, you might remember that car radios, specifically CD receivers through the late ’80s and ’90s, were full of what seemed like crazy features. Double-DIN multimedia receivers, like we’re accustomed to today, barely existed back then, and we didn’t even have Bluetooth. Radio manufacturers like Sony, Alpine, Clarion, Kenwood, Pioneer, Panasonic, Eclipse, Read more
It’s hard to believe that we published our first list of songs for real bassheads in 2018. In this context, we aren’t talking about music that booms but tracks that rumble and shake well into the inaudible range. What’s the difference? Boom is easy; rumble is work. These tracks are outright difficult for many systems to reproduce. Let’s check out 12 more basshead songs that Read more
When the temperature outside drops, it’s common for car and truck owners to want to warm their vehicles before driving off. Unfortunately, thieves know this is a great time of the year to steal vehicles idling in driveways and parking lots. Let’s look at how a remote car starter can make it safe and convenient to warm up your vehicle and prevent warm-up thefts. What Is Warm-Up Read more
12/12/23 – Pompano Beach, FL – RDV Automotive Technology the go to company for Wireless CarPlay integration is proud to announce the release of five new Wireless CarPlay interfaces. Rich De Sclafani the owner of RDV said about the new products being released. “We are flat out developing new products for a number of niche categories. These new CarPlay interfaces are both for Read more
As we’ve mentioned recently, car and truck thefts are rising nationwide. Among the vehicles most frequently stolen are full-size pickups like the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and Ford F-150. Let’s look at how to prevent thieves from stealing these popular vehicles. Why Are Pickup Truck Thefts So Common? What is it about these full-size trucks that makes them such a popular Read more
Ten years ago, nobody thought twice about adding a car alarm to their new vehicle. Unfortunately, vehicle thefts across the United States are up 30% from 2019 to 2022. Your new investment is a target for thieves who want to sell parts, rebuild a written-off vehicle or ship the whole thing overseas. If you’re shopping for a vehicle security system, you’ll want to understand how Read more
