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15th Nov 2024The Nitty Gritty on Professional vs. DIY Car Audio Upgrades

Categories: ARTICLES, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Chrysler, Digital Signal Processors, Dodge, F-150, Ford, MECP, Mitchell1, ProDemand, Professional Installation, Radios, Subwoofers, USB

The Nitty Gritty on Professional vs. DIY Car Audio Upgrades

Many professionals in the car audio industry started their careers as novices installing equipment for themselves or friends in their driveways and garages. That hands-on experience typically led to a job at a local shop and allowed them to learn more about electrical theory, acoustics, physics, and fabrication. Those who have invested time in understanding these advanced Read more

11th Nov 2024Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-AX3700

Categories: TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWS, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Smartphone IntegrationTags: Apple CarPlay, Audible, iDatalink Maestro, iHeartRadio, LDAC, Pandora, Radios, Sony, Spotify, Subwoofers, Tidal, USB C, YouTube music

Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-AX3700

PhyWhen searching for a new multimedia receiver for your car or truck, you’ll quickly realize that features go hand in hand with price. Want a 10-inch display? That’s not going to be at the $399 price point. If you want reference-quality sonic clarity, you’re looking at double or even triple that amount. Sony has taken the feedback from its car audio retail team to create a Read more

21st Oct 2024Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate PMX-3

Categories: Bluetooth, Marine Audio, PRODUCTS, Satellite Radio, Smartphone IntegrationTags: Android, Apple, IPX6, Radios, Rockford Fosgate, SiriusXM, UV Exposure, Weatherband

Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate PMX-3

When it comes to marine and powersports source units, Rockford Fosgate has a solution! We previously looked at the affordable PMX-1. In this spotlight, we will check out the Rockford Fosgate PMX-3 to see why it’s an excellent choice for your boat, side-by-side, UTV or even a custom car or hot rod. Let’s check it out! PMX-3 Design and Construction The PMX-3 media receiver fits Read more

16th Sep 2024Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate PMX-1

Categories: PRODUCTS, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Marine AudioTags: Bluetooth, Marine, MP#, PMX-1, Powersports, Radios, Rockford Fosgate, Side-By-Side, USB, Weatherband, WMA

Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate PMX-1

As much fun as it is to check out top-of-the-line products, sometimes the right solution is surprisingly affordable. The marine and powersport audio experts at Rockford Fosgate offer a full line of digital media receivers. In fact, there are five stand-alone units, plus an add-on multi-zone unit with several controller options. There is, indeed, a solution for every Read more

9th Sep 2024Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-AX8500

Categories: TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWS, Backup Safety, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Driver Safety, Satellite Radio, Smartphone IntegrationTags: HD Screens, HDMI, iDatalink Maestro, PAC, QuantAsylum, SiriusXM, Sony, USB

Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-AX8500

As time goes on, everything seems to get bigger and better, doesn't it? Back in the '80s, I remember thinking that having a car with 15-inch wheels was pretty cool. Now, trucks and SUVs roll off the lot every day with 21- and 22-inch wheels. Having a 25-inch console TV in your living room used to be cool. Now, we’ve got screens over 100 inches available from discount stores. Read more

26th Jul 2024Don’t Suffer with Slow Smartphone Vehicle Control Solutions

Categories: ARTICLES, Bluetooth, Integration, Remote Starter, Resource Library, Smartphone Integration, Vehicle SecurityTags: 2023, Compustar, Drone, Firstech, GPS Locating Systems, Mazda, Momento, Nissan, Radios, Rogue, Smartphones, Wi-Fi

Don’t Suffer with Slow Smartphone Vehicle Control Solutions

If you've been in the market for a new car, truck or SUV recently, you've likely encountered the convenience of smartphone control options. These features allow you to perform tasks like locking the doors or starting the vehicle remotely from your smartphone. However, the reality is that many of these factory-installed systems can be frustratingly slow – a common pain point for Read more

21st Jun 2024A Look at Bluetooth Sound Quality in Car Audio Systems

Categories: ARTICLES, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: A2DP, Apple, Apple CarPlay, CODEC, iPhone, LDAC, Mobile ESS, MP3, Onkyo, SBC, Sony

A Look at Bluetooth Sound Quality in Car Audio Systems

If you’re looking for the best performance from your car audio system, the limitations of Bluetooth sound quality might be holding you back. Even if you’re streaming lossless or high-res files from Tidal or audio files stored directly on your phone, wireless connections to a car audio source unit are often optimized for bandwidth, not audio quality. Let’s make some simple Read more

27th May 2024Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-9000ES

Categories: TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWS, Backup Safety, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Driver Safety, Smartphone IntegrationTags: Analog Devices, ESS Sabre Series, iDatalink Maestro, iHeartRadio, LDAC, Mobile ES, Pandora, Radios, SigmaDSP, SiriusXM, Sony, Spotify, Tidal, YouTube music

Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-9000ES

The landscape of car audio head units has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. The era of double-DIN source units has given way to the dominance of large floating-face radios. Sony, a leader in audio technology, introduced the groundbreaking 10.1-inch floating face XAV-9500ES a few years ago, which left us in awe of its features and performance. To Read more

13th May 2024Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX3700 Multimedia Receiver

Categories: PRODUCTS, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Integration, Satellite Radio, Smartphone Integration, Sponsored PostTags: Apple, CarPlay, Graphic Equalizer, iDataLink, LDAC, Maestro, Radios, Sony, Time Alignment

Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX3700 Multimedia Receiver

Car audio source unit manufacturers are constantly developing new products to fill the gaps between entry-level and flagship models. Sony recently released a new 2-DIN digital multimedia receiver called the XAV-AX3700, which slides into the mix just below the XAV-AX4000. This new radio features a 6.95-inch touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay connectivity and iDatalink Maestro Read more

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