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8th Aug 2022Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX4000 Digital Multimedia Receiver

Categories: Bluetooth, Car Audio, PRODUCTS, Smartphone Integration, Sponsored PostTags: Google Maps, iDatalink Maestro, LDAC, Radios, Sony, Waze, Wireless Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay

Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX4000 Digital Multimedia Receiver

Over the last few years, Sony’s multimedia receivers have become increasingly popular. As more units have sold, retailers have asked for iDatalink Maestro integration, USB-C support and powerful sound customization. With Sony’s new XAV-AX4000, those requests and more have been fulfilled. Let’s look at what this sleek and impressive car audio source unit offers. Clean Cosmetics Read more

6th Aug 20222022 Ford Maverick. Top Gun of Small Trucks?

Categories: Car Audio, Smartphone Integration, Truck Accessories, Vehicle InsightsTags: 2022, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Ford, Ford FITS, Maverick, Speakers

2022 Ford Maverick. Top Gun of Small Trucks?

Forget Tom Cruise. The hottest ticket in town at the Ford dealership is the new Maverick. Some dealers say there’s been more demand for this small pickup than the red-hot Bronco. Why is it so sought-after? It checks all the boxes for utility, comfort, efficiency and price. Unfortunately, the higher the demand, the higher the dealer markup. But we’re confident that once Read more

5th Aug 2022How Much Power Does a Car Radio Really Make?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Radios

How Much Power Does a Car Radio Really Make?

For as long as I can remember, car radios have had their “maximum power” ratings all over their packaging and often right on the face of the radio. These numbers are not only useless in terms of an ability to reproduce music with any sense of quality, but I have always questioned whether they are even possible. Let’s measure how much power a conventional car audio head unit can Read more

29th Jul 2022Bench Brawl – Entry Car Audio Class AB vs. Premium Class D

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: 720S, Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, ARC Audio, Class AB, Class D, Digital Signal Processors, Ford, McLaren, Mustang

Bench Brawl – Entry Car Audio Class AB vs. Premium Class D

I can’t count the number of times I’ve seen enthusiasts and folks in the car audio industry claim that Class AB amplifiers are better for high-frequency (as opposed to subwoofer) duties than a Class D design. I recently had a chance to put a popular new Class AB amp through its paces on the BestCarAudio.com Test Bench, and the results were surprising. Let’s make a quality Read more

27th Jul 2022Product Spotlight: Sony XM-4ES Mobile ES 4-Channel Power Amplifier

Categories: Car Audio, PRODUCTS, Sponsored PostTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Mobile ES, Sony

Product Spotlight: Sony XM-4ES Mobile ES 4-Channel Power Amplifier

The addition of amplifiers to Sony’s Mobile ES line means that every component in a premium car audio system can come from this prestigious series. Our second amplifier spotlight focuses on the compact and powerful XM-4ES four-channel amplifier. Let’s see what Sony’s development team has created! Sony Mobile ES XM-4ES Amplifier Specifications The XM-4ES can drive four 2- or Read more

22nd Jul 2022Product Spotlight: Sony XM-1ES Mobile ES Mono Power Amplifier

Categories: Car Audio, PRODUCTS, Sponsored PostTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Mobile ES, Monoblock Amplifiers, Sony

Product Spotlight: Sony XM-1ES Mobile ES Mono Power Amplifier

The team here at BestCarAudio.com has been privileged to follow the introduction of new, high-performance car audio components in the Sony Mobile ES line. From their impressive speakers and subwoofers to the genuinely outstanding XAV-9500ES source unit, each solution has delivered exceptional performance and value. For 2022, Sony has added three amplifiers to the Mobile ES Read more

20th Jul 2022Caring for Your Car Audio Touchscreen

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Chemical Guys, Kleenex, P&S, Purex, Radios, Touchscreens, Windex, Woosh!

Caring for Your Car Audio Touchscreen

The most popular car radio upgrades these days include a touchscreen. Multimedia receivers with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are a great way to make communicating safer while driving. When it comes time to clean your car or truck’s interior, here are a few things to keep in mind to ensure that the display on your car radio will look great for years. Cleaning Touchscreen Read more

18th Jul 2022Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate P1650 and P1694

Categories: Car Audio, PRODUCTS, Sponsored PostTags: ANSI/CTA-2031, Cars, Rockford Fosgate, Speakers, SUVs, Trucks

Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate P1650 and P1694

Would you think it was possible to pack a whole slew of technologies into a pair of car audio speakers? For the fanatics at Rockford Fosgate, that tech translates to more output and better sound in your vehicle. In this product spotlight, we’ll take a deep dive into the Punch Series P1650 6.5-inch and the P1694 6x9-inch sets. Rockford Fosgate P1650 Speakers Perhaps the Read more

15th Jul 2022Car Audio Equipment Distortion Harmonics Add Unwanted Information

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Alpine, Digital Signal Processors, eXcelon, Kenwood, Mobile ES, Pioneer, Sony, Speakers

Car Audio Equipment Distortion Harmonics Add Unwanted Information

We’ve talked about audio component and speaker distortion a great deal. The reason for this is that distortion is one of the critical factors in quantifying the quality of an audio system. Components that add a lot of distortion take away from the realism of the listening experience, making the music blurred, muddy and unnatural. This article will follow an audio signal through Read more

13th Jul 2022Why Do All Car Audio Speakers Need To Be Auditioned Before Buying?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Coaxial Speakers, Component Speakers, Distortion, Speakers

Why Do All Car Audio Speakers Need To Be Auditioned Before Buying?

Picking new speakers for your home, a new set of headphones or upgrades for your car audio system should all involve the same auditioning process. Take two or three of your favorite songs on a memory stick to a local mobile enhancement retailer and audition the speakers under controlled conditions. We can’t count the number of times people have purchased speakers based on a Read more

9th Jul 20222022 Honda Civic Sedan. Civilized Civic.

Categories: Car Audio, Smartphone Integration, Vehicle InsightsTags: 2022, Apple CarPlay, Bose, Civic, Digital Signal Processors, Honda, Radios, Speakers, Subwoofers

2022 Honda Civic Sedan. Civilized Civic.

When aftermarket retailers think of a car that can be customized and personalized, the Civic is at the top of the list. It has long been the platform of basic transportation that an owner can take to the next level of personalization. It can be anything from a reliable commuter to a full-on sport compact. One common denominator that keeps the Civic selling so well is its Read more

8th Jul 2022What Does ‘All Channels Driven’ Mean in terms of Car Audio Amp Specs?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Speakers, Subwoofers, Tweeters

What Does ‘All Channels Driven’ Mean in terms of Car Audio Amp Specs?

In the last five years, the popularity of six- and eight-channel car audio amplifiers has increased dramatically. These amplifiers are often equipped with integrated digital signal processing, making them a perfect solution to power an entire car audio system. When analyzing power ratings, it’s crucial to know how these amplifiers are tested. Let’s look at the “all channels Read more

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