The Best Mobile Enhancement Retailers
If you are looking for a marine radio to upgrade the stereo system in your boat, side-by-side or motorcycle, drop by your local car stereo shop and check out the Sony MEX-M72BT CD receiver with Bluetooth. Designed with an easy-to-use interface, this single-DIN radio has all the source and control options you need to make your time on the water or the trails a lot more fun and Read more
For many people, their car is one of the most significant purchases they make, second only to buying a home. Making a purchase this large is exciting but can also be stressful. During the transaction, some smaller items might get glossed over or under-scrutinized because of the attention on the vehicle purchase itself, and any related deposits or financing. A couple of the Read more
If you are looking for a multimedia receiver for your car or truck with a bright, clear screen and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, then you’ll want to check out the Sony XAV-AX1000. Equipped with a 6.2-inch, touch-sensitive display and rotary volume control on the front panel, the XAV-AX1000 looks great while being easy and intuitive to operate. Let’s take a close look at Read more
These days, it seems like there are more vehicle technology options than ever that can plug into the power outlet in your car or stick to the windshield. The problem with using the cigarette lighter outlet in your vehicle is that you end up with a lot of wire clutter and components attached to your windshield that can obstruct your vision and be very distracting. In this Read more
As surprising as this is going to sound, hiring a car stereo professional to work on your car or truck isn’t always easy. OxfordDictionaries.com defines a professional as someone who performs an activity “as a main paid occupation rather than as a pastime.” The limitation of that definition is that getting paid doesn’t mean the person performing that task is properly trained. Read more
As the Head Writer at 1sixty8 media and the Editor-in-Chief here at BestCarAudio.com, I manage to write between 20,000 and 25,000 words a week on various aspects of the mobile electronics industry and aftermarket accessories. You’d think that given that level of immersion in the industry, it would be hard for me to think about anything other than aftermarket accessories and Read more
Years ago, upgrading your car stereo meant buying a new radio that would play MP3 files or that included Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming. As automobile manufacturers have increased their interest in providing advanced infotainment features, the aftermarket head unit industry has evolved away from conventional single- and double-DIN radios with segmented Read more
When you go shopping for an item, how do you know if the product is worth the price listed? Have you ever heard the term “price marketing”? It’s a term that I started using a few years back, and the concept isn’t new. Here’s what price marketing means: Two companies have similar products and intend to sell them through the same retailers. Even with similar manufacturing and Read more
Shopping for car audio upgrades is as personal as shopping for a new car or new shoes. Each of us likes something different, has a different budget and different performance and style preferences. In the case of a new car, your options range from a solid and reliable daily driver in the $14,000 range to luxury and exotic vehicles costing well over $100,000. When it comes to a Read more
