Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
Few vehicles on the road have a more recognizable profile than the Jeep Wrangler. The popularity of the Wrangler and the multitude of upgrades available for every aspect of its features and performance have created a dedicated segment in the aftermarket industry. It’s time to take a look at some of the most popular upgrades available for this versatile off-roader. Jeep Read more
When it comes to installing a car audio system in a modern car or truck, a professional installer needs access to a variety of tools. We’ve already taken a look at essential tools like an oscilloscope, RTA and multimeter and access to services like ProDemand. In this article, we’re going to kick things up a notch to look at some of the more advanced equipment used to make your Read more
HD Radio is a broadcast technology that adds digitally encoded information to an analog AM or FM station. Where once you were limited to listening to, say, 101.1 in New York City, the broadcaster has added a news and talk channel as well as a sports channel to the same 101.1 MHz frequency. The best part is that HD Radio is completely free. If the tuner in your vehicle has this Read more
Though it seems contrary to what I’ve preached, sometimes it’s better to avoid purchasing car audio speaker upgrades based on specifications alone. The information most manufacturers provide does very little to describe the actual quality of the product. A prime example of this are speaker Xmax specification numbers. Does this linear measurement tell us how loudly a speaker Read more
Known best for its speakers and amplifiers, Hertz has recently added an impressive digital signal processor called the H8 DSP to its mix of car audio upgrade solutions. Since more and more car audio enthusiasts these days are working with factory-installed source units, Hertz focused on making its processor solution easy to integrate into these vehicles. With a full suite of Read more
Match, the OEM audio system upgrade brand from Audiotec Fischer in Germany, has several speaker upgrade options that are designed to make it easy for your local specialty mobile enhancement retailer to upgrade the sound system in your Mercedes-Benz. These speakers and subwoofers fit right into the factory mounting locations and include OEM-compatible connectors so your vehicle Read more
Most of us have heard of many types of car audio subwoofer enclosures. Many enthusiasts have debated the benefits and drawbacks of acoustic suspension (sealed), bass-reflex (vented), bandpass and infinite baffle designs in hopes of choosing the best solution for their application and expectations. In all cases, the enclosure has two specific purposes that are crucial to Read more
When it’s time to upgrade the stereo system in your car or truck, drop by your local ARC Audio authorized retailer and check out the X2 6.2 component speakers. This 6.5-inch two-way speaker set offers class-leading sound quality and detail at a price point that won’t hurt your wallet. With ARC Audio’s focused design goal of delivering a product that’s as compatible with as many Read more
When it comes to ways to control the volume and tracking or seeking on a car radio, the three most popular options are rotary volume controls, pushbuttons and touchscreen interfaces. While many buyers focus on features like Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and backup cameras when shopping, there’s more to consider. A key and often overlooked part of the process of Read more
