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A social media post last week reminded us of the importance of choosing the right person to upgrade your vehicle. While we’ll be talking about professional window tint installation, picking the right shop also applies to audio upgrades, remote car starter installations, and automotive repairs. A team member has a new SUV, so they dropped by the local Tint World to have them Read more
The Ford Maverick has been a hit as a reasonably priced vehicle that can carry five people comfortably, act as a pickup truck, and even tow! It gets good fuel economy and has a starting MSRP of only $23,400. But good luck landing one at that price, as it has proven very popular. If you are going to offer a package that makes sense to a lot of people, it is going to sell well! Read more
A reader requested that we compare the sound quality performance of wired and wireless Apple CarPlay. This is a great idea, as very little information is provided about the communication standards used to send audio signals wirelessly to a source unit. So, let’s look at distortion characteristics and frequency response to see if there is a performance difference. The Test Read more
Have you ever wondered how car audio demo vehicles come together? Sony Car Audio just started their latest demo vehicle project—a 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse. The car will be displayed at the 2024 SEMA show in Las Vegas and at retailer and distributor events in the Northeast. Sony has partnered with Broken Silence Custom Car Audio in Greenwich, CT, to build the audio system. Read more
Our Car Audio Masterclass series offers a comprehensive introduction to the essential concepts of car audio systems, covering everything from basic terminology to advanced measurement techniques. To learn more, check out the other articles in the series:Car Audio Masterclass 101.1 – Audio Basics: Learn key audio terms and concepts. Car Audio Masterclass 101.2 – Read more
Recently, we were sent a link to a YouTube video in which someone was trying to make power measurements of a factory-installed amplifier on a motorcycle. We see videos like this all the time. Unfortunately, the numbers presented in these videos are not just inaccurate but often completely illogical. Let’s talk about how we make power measurements and what information some of Read more
Professional installers take many considerations regarding car audio speaker installation for granted. Items like ensuring the speaker fits seem simple, but there’s more to that topic than many realize. Let’s look at a few critical considerations regarding speaker installation depth that will maximize performance and longevity. This article will focus on upgrading car door Read more
Our Car Audio Masterclass series offers a comprehensive introduction to the essential concepts of car audio systems, covering everything from basic terminology to advanced measurement techniques. To learn more, check out the other articles in the series:Car Audio Masterclass 101.1 – Audio Basics: Learn key audio terms and concepts. Car Audio Masterclass 101.2 – Read more
Bass reflex speaker enclosures are extremely popular options for car audio subwoofer systems. These enclosures dramatically increase low-frequency output compared to acoustic suspension enclosures without the need for more power from an amplifier. They also reduce the subwoofer's excursion requirements at low frequencies. There are some essential vent design criteria to Read more
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