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About Dave MacKinnon

Dave has worked in the mobile electronics industry since 1988 in almost every capacity, including roles as a Retail Salesperson, Installer, Sales Representative, Technical Trainer, and Product Development Manager for some of the largest car audio companies in the world. Dave started his writing career in 2000 as the Technical Editor of a Toronto-based car audio magazine and has reviewed more than 450 products. Formally trained as an Electronics Technician, Dave is considered an industry expert when it comes to explaining how mobile audio components work and has crafted thousands of articles to share that knowledge. He’s currently the Head Writer for 1sixty8 media and the Editor-in-Chief at BestCarAudio.com

20th Jan 2021BestCarAudio.com Presents the 2021 Car Audio Subwoofer Buying Guide

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, BassBox Pro, Speakers, Subwoofers, Term-LAB

BestCarAudio.com Presents the 2021 Car Audio Subwoofer Buying Guide

Bass is all around us. It evokes emotion when we hear the crack of thunder or when we feel a train rattle the platform we’re standing on. Most importantly, it gives us goosebumps when a drum or bass guitar in our favorite song vibrates our torso. Synthesizers, drums or an organ can produce sounds that change our experience at a club or a concert. Recreating this experience Read more

1st Jan 2021BestCarAudio.com 2020 Year in Review

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, COVID-19Tags: Alpine, Autosound and Security Magazine, Car Audio and Electronics, Car Stereo Review, CarSound, COVID-19, Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony, Test Drive Reviews

BestCarAudio.com 2020 Year in Review

Well, there it is; the BestCarAudio.com team made it through 2020. In what was easily one of the most memorable years in recent history, we saw the mobile enhancement industry ride a wild roller coaster driven by temporary store closures, product shortages and unprecedented demand from consumers. All the while, our team kept plugging away to educate, inform and occasionally Read more

16th Dec 2020BestCarAudio.com Presents the 2020 Car Audio Speaker Buying Guide

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: CD, Coaxial Speakers, Component Speakers, Digital Signal Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, Tweeters, USB, Woofers

BestCarAudio.com Presents the 2020 Car Audio Speaker Buying Guide

Welcome to the BestCarAudio.com 2020 Car Audio Speaker Buying Guide. If you’re shopping for new speakers for your car or truck, the information in this guide will help you choose a solution that offers the best performance for your budget.If you’re an avid reader of BestCarAudio.com, then you know we consider speaker design and performance as the most important elements in Read more

11th Dec 2020Test Drive Reviews: The Challenge of Amplifier Power Ratings

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, CEA-2006, CEA-2006-C, D'Amore Engineering, Digital Signal Processors, International System of Units (SI), QuantAsylum, Speakers, Subwoofers

Test Drive Reviews: The Challenge of Amplifier Power Ratings

When it comes to car audio product reviews, and specifically, BestCarAudio.com Test Drive Reviews, how I measure amplifier power is a topic that needs some consideration and contemplation. Who would have thought that measuring how much power an amplifier produces could be a controversial subject? The reality is, many factors come in to play as we quantify the capabilities of an Read more

18th Nov 2020Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-AX7000 Multimedia Receiver

Categories: Backup Safety, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Smartphone Integration, TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWSTags: 2014, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Harley-Davidson, Radios, SiriusXM, Sony, Speakers, Subwoofers, Test Drive Review, XAV-AX7000, YouTube

Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-AX7000 Multimedia Receiver

 The focus of this Test Drive Review is the amazing Sony XAV-AX7000 6.95-inch multimedia receiver. Equipped with Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming, Android Auto and CarPlay smartphone integration and dual USB ports that support popular digital media formats, this is an impressive upgrade option with those features alone. When you take into account Read more

18th Nov 2020Soapbox Time: That’s Not Car Audio Equipment

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Car Audio Competitions, dB Drag Racing, IASCA, IASCA World Finals, SPL, Spring Break Nationals

Soapbox Time: That’s Not Car Audio Equipment

A long, long time ago, someone had the great idea to have a car stereo competition to see who had the best-sounding mobile audio system. The concept of these events wasn’t really intended to decide who had the best car audio equipment or installation, but to drive clients to retail stores, hoping that they’d spend money on upgrades. These contests grew in popularity after a Read more

17th Nov 2020Introducing BestCarAudio.com Test Drive Reviews

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, Autosound and Security Magazine, Car Audio and Electronics Magazine, Car Stereo Review, CarSound, Cogent Audio Labs, Digital Signal Processors, Garry Springgay, John Atkinson, Product Reviews, Product Testing, Radio College of Canada, Speakers, Stereophile Magazine, Subwoofers, Vance Dickason, Voice Coil Magazine

Introducing BestCarAudio.com Test Drive Reviews

The editorial team here at BestCarAudio.com is proud to announce a new addition to our website and Facebook page: Test Drive Reviews. Have you ever wondered about the quality of a car audio product you intend to purchase? Cars, motorcycles, boats and home audio equipment are supported by seemingly countless sources for both objective and subjective reviews. The car audio Read more

3rd Nov 2020Buying a Remote Car Starter as a Gift

Categories: ARTICLES, Remote Starter, Smartphone IntegrationTags: European Vehicles, LCD Remotes, Push-To-Start, Two-Way Remotes

Buying a Remote Car Starter as a Gift

If you plan to buy a remote start system as a gift this holiday season, you’ve come to the right place. A car starter is an excellent idea for a present because it’s something the recipient can use year-round to make getting into their vehicle more comfortable. Specialty mobile enhancement retailers nationwide are ready to help you choose the right solution and provide you with Read more

3rd Nov 2020Remote Car Starter Installations – Trick or Treat?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Remote StarterTags: Digital Multimeter, Professional Installation, Radios, Speakers

Remote Car Starter Installations – Trick or Treat?

If ever there was a topic that the team here at BestCarAudio.com has beaten to death, it has to be the importance of choosing the right shop to work on your vehicle. With the weather getting colder and the leaves falling in the North, it’s time to start thinking about adding a remote starter to your car or truck. We’ve probably made this same statement a hundred times, but Read more

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