Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
The 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible is the flagship of the Lexus lineup. Because it is rare, I was constantly stopped by neighbors admiring the beautiful car. No denying it is beautiful. Even though it is not a folding hardtop (and Lexus engineers have the capability to make that happen), the LC 500 Convertible’s soft-top design allowed engineers to focus on accentuating the Read more
When it comes to achieving realistic audio system performance, it’s nearly impossible to make a car audio system sound its best without a properly calibrated digital signal processor. Compensating for less-than-ideal speaker locations and sound reflections from the multitude of hard surfaces in a vehicle is something that vehicle manufacturers and their audio suppliers have Read more
The SoundShield team has recently introduced two new products to help mobile enhancement retailers deliver amazing upgrades: Slim and WrapIt. Slim is a butyl damping material designed for applications where material thickness is a concern. WrapIt closed-cell foam allows technicians to control vibrations at specific points in the vehicle. These new products, combined with the Read more
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
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
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
If you’ve browsed any of the online car audio forums or Facebook groups, you’ve inevitably run across someone asking if you have to upgrade the speaker wire in a vehicle to support a new car audio system. Unlike a sure-fire upgrade like new speakers or adding an amplifier, the answers to the benefits and drawbacks of speaker wire upgrades are far more complicated. Please don’t Read more
In the ’70s, owning a van was cool. In the ’80s, Chrysler moved those buyers into its new car-based platform, the minivan, with the Caravan. This compact cargo- and people-friendly vehicle kicked off a trend that’s only recently lost momentum. When it’s time to move a large group of people, or you need the most cargo room possible, companies like Mercedes-Benz, Ford, GMC and Read more
Around the world, the Corolla has been one of Toyota’s best-selling vehicles, with nearly 50 million sold since its inception. Although sales in the United States remain strong, they have been slowly declining because of Americans’ insatiable appetite for vehicles that look like SUVs.The Toyota C-HR, which stands is for Coupe High Riding, is only front-wheel drive, so it’s Read more
