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24th Jul 2020OEM Audio 101: Does It Matter if My Factory Radio Has All-Pass Filters?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Audison, Digital Signal Processor, iDatalink Maestro, Kicker, Nav-TV, PAC Audio, Radios, Speakers

OEM Audio 101: Does It Matter if My Factory Radio Has All-Pass Filters?

If you’re planning on having someone upgrade the stereo system in a late-model car or truck, you need to know about all-pass filters. Sometimes called phase EQ or phase rotator filters, this type of signal processing is used in multichannel audio systems to help deliver improved frequency response at the listening position. The concept can be complicated for those who aren’t Read more

22nd Jul 2020DSP 101: Input Connections and Signal Mixing

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Bose, Digital Signal Processor, Harman, JBL, Lexicon, Maestro AR, Radios, Speakers, TOSLINK

DSP 101: Input Connections and Signal Mixing

When it comes to feeding a signal into a digital signal processor, most high-quality units provide your installer with a few options. While even the most basic include RCA inputs, some add the ability to accept speaker-level signals or digital signals in a variety of formats. Once an audio signal is inside the processor, the input mixer stage will let the technician combine and Read more

21st Jul 2020Apple Evolves CarPlay and Shortcuts in iOS 14 Update

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Smartphone IntegrationTags: Apple, Apple CarKey, Apple CarPlay, BMW, FaceTime, iOS, Siri

Apple Evolves CarPlay and Shortcuts in iOS 14 Update

In June 2020, Apple announced that iOS 14 would bring a welcome update to the communication and personalization features of its iPhone and iPad devices. Aside from a redesigned home screen that includes support for widgets, users will have access to true picture-in-picture functionality so they can FaceTime while browsing the Internet. Users will also be able to pin important Read more

17th Jul 2020Mobile Enhancement Industry Profile: 2006 Subaru WRX

Categories: INDUSTRY PROFILES, Car Audio, Installation Profiles, LightingTags: 2006, ARC Audio, California, Chip Foose, Dynamat, Impreza WRX, Orange, Overhaulin', Rotiform, Seibon, Sony, Subaru, Whiteline

Mobile Enhancement Industry Profile: 2006 Subaru WRX

When it comes to automotive projects, thousands of car enthusiasts around the globe have made the Subaru Impreza WRX their vehicle of choice. For Christopher Martin and his dad, Chris Paschall, of Orange, California, this 2006 Subaru WRX was their chance to hang out, have fun and learn. After years of working on the vehicle, the team wasn't able to get the engine running, so Read more

16th Jul 2020Product Spotlight: Hertz Mille Pro Speakers

Categories: PRODUCTS, Car Audio, Sponsored PostTags: Coaxial Speakers, Component Speakers, Hertz, Speakers

Product Spotlight: Hertz Mille Pro Speakers

Hertz Mille Pro speakers are designed for car audio enthusiasts who demand world-class performance and impressive value. The Mille Pro series includes five component speaker systems, a pair of coaxial speakers, or drivers in a-la-carte pairs for an actively filtered system. Trickle-down technology from the esteemed Legend Series helps to ensure that music lovers can find a Read more

15th Jul 2020Not All Car Audio Sound Deadening Is the Same

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Sound Damping, Sound Deadener, Sound Deadening

Not All Car Audio Sound Deadening Is the Same

When it comes to choosing sound deadening, not every option on the market is the same quality. Different materials, varying thicknesses of butyl and aluminum, and options for foam or lead mean that some research is required before you settle on a solution. In this article, we’ll explain what to look for and what to avoid. Material and Design Considerations We are going to Read more

14th Jul 2020Product Spotlight: ARC Audio X2 600.4

Categories: PRODUCTS, Car Audio, Sponsored PostTags: Amplifiers, ARC Audio, Speakers, Subwoofers

Product Spotlight: ARC Audio X2 600.4

When it comes to balancing fantastic sound quality with impressive power production, the X2 600.4 four-channel amplifier from ARC Audio checks all the boxes. This compact amplifier is rated to produce 150 watts per channel, and it includes all the signal routing and integration features your installer would need to complete your installation. ARC Audio X2 600.4 Specifications Read more

10th Jul 2020DSP 101: Part 1 — What Is a Digital Signal Processor?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: ADS, Amplifiers, Analog Devices, ARC Audio, Asahi Kasei Microdevices, Audio Control, Audison, Blackfin, Capacitors, Digital Signal Processor, NXP, SHARC, Speakers, Subwoofers

DSP 101: Part 1 — What Is a Digital Signal Processor?

Having a digital signal processor in your car audio system is a necessity if you expect your music to sound accurate. We’ve told you many times that speakers are essential to getting great sound. While 100% true, so is the need to calibrate the output of those speakers to work with the acoustics of the environment. Proper equalizer configuration is the only way to make your Read more

4th Jul 20202020 Jaguar XE. Rad Jag.

Categories: Vehicle Insights, Car Audio, Keyless Entry, Smartphone IntegrationTags: 2020, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Cadillac, CT6, Jaguar, LED Lighting, XE

2020 Jaguar XE. Rad Jag.

A smaller Jaguar sounds like a good idea to auto enthusiasts but consumers aren’t really biting. Although the Jaguar XE has been out for a couple of years, it hasn’t been a big seller for the brand. But the 2020 version offers some new looks and technologies that may attract more buyers. Moreover, there is something cool about having a vehicle not as commonplace as its Read more

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