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On Sept. 17, 2018, Apple launched iOS12 – its latest update to the operating system behind its venerable iPhone and iPad devices. Aside from security updates, performance enhancements and battery life improvements, Apple has added support for third-party applications to CarPlay. Users of factory-installed and aftermarket multimedia receivers that support CarPlay will now be Read more
In our ongoing discussion of car audio electrical theory, we need to discuss some of the characteristics of alternating current signals. These points of discussion include the concept of amplitude and frequency. Understanding the concept of frequency is crucial to developing an understanding of how the components in our audio systems work. The Concept of Signal Read more
Continuing from our brief introduction to the basics of car audio electrical theory and Ohm’s law, we are going to talk about electrical circuits and how to quantify the work done by that circuit. To keep the explanation simple, we’ll continue to look at DC circuits for now. The math involved in accurately calculating impedance and power in AC (alternating circuit) circuits can Read more
We’ll continue our introduction to the basics of car audio electrical theory by talking about wiring loads in series and parallel. Understanding the characteristics of each wiring option and how it relates to power delivery and current consumption is crucial in choosing the right speakers for your sound system. All reputable mobile enhancement retailers know the basics of Read more
Man, the sight of a station wagon on the driveway was polarizing to the neighbors. And they liked it! Because of the dearth of station wagons, they are cool again. Especially an American station wagon. With large wheels, a swept roofline and fender skirts, the Buick Regal TourX is going places stylistically the Roadmaster wagon could only dream of. The only thing the Read more
In our ongoing series of articles about car audio electrical theory, we are going to introduce the concept of alternating current power sources and signals. Understanding the basics of AC is crucial to understanding how a mobile audio system works. This article uses a lot of references to the electricity delivery systems used in our homes and offices to help establish a basic Read more
For several years, the Best Car Audio team has provided articles on the features, functions and benefits of all manner of car audio products and services. Well into our third year, it’s time to go back to the basics and talk about the fundamental theories of electricity and how they relate to our car audio systems. Grab something to drink, get comfortable and enjoy: It’s time Read more
The auto manufacturers seem to have come up with a new vehicle class. SUVs are wildly popular, but some folks are looking for looks and performance with their utility. So, the strategy has been to slope the rear roofline for a swoopy look without encroaching too much on cargo-hauling ability, then add a more potent engine than the regular SUV counterpart. The result is the Read more
In any discussion about understanding sound, the unit of decibels will undoubtedly become part of the conversation. Unlike almost all other units of measurement, the decibel is not a linear scale. That is to say, 1 decibel (also written as dB) is not one-tenth the amplitude or strength of 10dB. In this article, we’ll explain how the decibel scale works and present some Read more
