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23rd Nov 2021iBEAM® Ships New Tailgate Handle Cameras, Micro Camera, and Window Mount

Categories: Press ReleasesTags: Backup Cameras, Cameras, Chevrolet, Dakota, Dodge, iBEAM, Metra Electronics

iBEAM® Ships New Tailgate Handle Cameras, Micro Camera, and Window Mount

Holly Hill, Fla. – November 23, 2021 – iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems® by Metra Electronics® is now shipping new cameras and accessories launched at the 2021 SEMA Show. Two new tailgate handle cameras designed to fit older model Dodge Dakota or Chevrolet C/K pickup trucks provide an OE-style replacement handle with a high-quality backup camera. iBEAM is also now shipping a new Read more

19th Nov 2021Let’s Talk About Car Audio Midrange Speaker Aiming and Directivity

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: A-Pillars, Directivity, Speakers

Let’s Talk About Car Audio Midrange Speaker Aiming and Directivity

Not too long ago, we looked at the physics surrounding car audio tweeter directivity and why tweeters must be pointed toward the listening position. If you haven’t read that article, it established a foundation for understanding the need to aim midrange speakers. If you’ve seen people using towels, laser pointers or modelling clay to test the right location to mount a midrange Read more

15th Nov 2021Do Shallow Subwoofers Work Better in Small Enclosures?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, BassBox Pro, JL Audio, Kicker, Rockford Fosgate, Speakers, Subwoofer Enclosures, Subwoofers

Do Shallow Subwoofers Work Better in Small Enclosures?

There seems to be some misunderstanding about the relationship between subwoofer mounting depth requirements and performance relative to enclosure volume. We constantly see enthusiasts talk about having a 10-inch shallow sub mounted under a car or truck seat. Their expectation is full-size subwoofer performance without the need for a large enclosure. Let’s do a few simulations Read more

12th Nov 2021A First Look at Car Audio Speaker Distortion

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Clio, Distortion, Intermodulation Distortion, Klippel, Speakers

A First Look at Car Audio Speaker Distortion

If you’ve been a reader of BestCarAudio.com, you know we’ve published a lot of articles about distortion. We include detailed measurements of harmonic and intermodulation distortion in our Test Drive Reviews to help show you the quality and performance differences between products. In this article, we’ll make a series of speaker distortion measurements using our new Clio audio Read more

10th Nov 2021Preparing Yourself and Your Vehicle for a Car Audio Installation

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Remote Starter, Resource Library, Smartphone Integration, Vehicle Security

Preparing Yourself and Your Vehicle for a Car Audio Installation

If you’ve scheduled an appointment with a local specialty mobile enhancement retailer to have your car or truck upgraded, there are a few things you’ll want to know to make the most of this opportunity. Whether the upgrade involves a new set of speakers, a multimedia receiver with a backup camera or a remote car starter, having the vehicle in a condition that will ensure that Read more

3rd Nov 2021Car Audio Subwoofer Amplifier Strapping

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Rockford Fosgate, Subwoofers

Car Audio Subwoofer Amplifier Strapping

Let’s say that you are building a car audio system intended to produce as much bass as possible. In that case, you are going to need subwoofers capable of handling vast amounts of power. You’ll also need amplifiers capable of pushing those subwoofers to their limits. It’s not uncommon to see cars and trucks with more than 5,000 watts of power being sent to a single subwoofer. Read more

1st Nov 2021Your Installer Should Aim Your Car Audio Tweeters

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Speakers, Tweeters

Your Installer Should Aim Your Car Audio Tweeters

The staff here at BestCarAudio.com look at dozens of installation photos each day and continue to see tweeters that aren’t installed in a way that will maximize the listening experience. Our goal is to help consumers get the best performance possible from their car audio system upgrades, so we’re going to perform two tests to demonstrate the importance of understanding speaker Read more

29th Oct 2021A Look at Series and Parallel Subwoofer Wiring

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Speakers, Subwoofers

A Look at Series and Parallel Subwoofer Wiring

It seems do-it-yourself installers have taken a liking to our discussion about wiring multiple subwoofers to a single amplifier. The popularity makes sense, since many car audio enthusiasts aren’t familiar with series and parallel wiring. A question came up on Facebook a few weeks ago asking if it was better to wire a pair of dual voice coil subwoofers in series with their Read more

25th Oct 2021Product Spotlight: Hertz Mille Legend Speakers and Subwoofers

Categories: PRODUCTS, Car Audio, Sponsored PostTags: Hertz, Speakers, Subwoofers

Product Spotlight: Hertz Mille Legend Speakers and Subwoofers

In 2005, Hertz introduced the world to the Mille series of car audio speakers and subwoofers. These unique drivers featured the V-cone design to deliver impressive clarity and detail. Now in their third generation, Mille Legend tweeters, midrange drivers, woofers and subwoofers combine premium materials with state-of-the-art technologies to ensure that music enthusiasts can Read more

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