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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

1st Jul 2020Car Audio Installation is a Combination of Science and Art

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Digital Signal Processors, MECP, Professional Installation, Speakers

Car Audio Installation is a Combination of Science and Art

Over the years, we’ve highlighted car audio installations that look amazing and we’ve explained some of the science that goes into making those systems sound great. A professional car audio installation technician needs to possess a unique set of skills that includes a certain amount of creativity, as well as a detailed understanding of how vehicles and audio components work. Read more

30th Jun 2020Speaker Q and How it Affects Sound Quality

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Audiofrog, Audison, Focal, Morel, Speakers, Thiele/Small Parameters

Speaker Q and How it Affects Sound Quality

When it comes to correlating how the parameters of a speaker translate into music reproduction, well, the details are often somewhat sparse. One speaker characteristic that’s often overlooked when searching for new subwoofers or woofers is Q. This unitless number is a key component in describing how the suspension and motor work to control and damp cone oscillation at its Read more

24th Jun 2020Sound Deadening Adds Luxury to Your Car, Truck or SUV

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Active Noise Cancellation, Audi, BMW, Dynamat, Hushmat, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes, Rolls Royce, Sound Deadener, Sound Deadening, SoundShield, Stinger, Wirez

Sound Deadening Adds Luxury to Your Car, Truck or SUV

One trait that has come to be universally expected among luxury vehicles is the quietness of their interior. Once exclusive to such premium vehicles as Mercedes, Audi, BMW and Rolls-Royce, companies like Hyundai and Kia are delivering startlingly quiet interiors. In addition to minimizing road and wind noise, the drone of an exhaust system and the hum of the tires, a quiet Read more

22nd Jun 2020Product Spotlight: Helix V TWELVE DSP Amplifier

Categories: PRODUCTS, Car Audio, Sponsored PostTags: Amplifiers, Digital Signal Processors, Helix, Nav-TV

Product Spotlight: Helix V TWELVE DSP Amplifier

 When it comes to choosing an amplifier to upgrade a modern multichannel car audio system, the Helix V TWELVE DSP is a great choice. This relatively compact amplifier is equipped with an advanced 14-channel digital signal processor and a mind-boggling 12 channels of amplification in a single chassis. The inclusion of 12 speaker-level inputs and advanced signal Read more

20th Jun 20202020 Chrysler Pacifica. Van-Tastic

Categories: Vehicle Insights, Car Audio, Smartphone IntegrationTags: 2020, Alpine, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Chrysler, Honda, Odyssey, Pacifica, Sienna, Subwoofers, Toyota

2020 Chrysler Pacifica. Van-Tastic

Chrysler was the company that created the minivan. So when it came time for a thorough update, they had the data and market research to implement the thoughtful touches that make family travel easier.The upcoming 2021 Chrysler Pacifica adds another previously unavailable option: all-wheel drive. The only other minivan with this feature is the Toyota Sienna. But as hard as Read more

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