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29th Jun 20242024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE

Categories: Vehicle InsightsTags: 2024, Accord, Camry, EQ, Honda, Hyundai, Ioniq, LED Lighting, Mercedes, Model 3, Tesla, Toyota, V2L

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE

One of the problems with fully electric vehicles is range anxiety. But in the case of the Hyundai Ionic 6, the range brings you into its gasoline-counterpart territory, making it an option for those who don’t have access to a charger where they live. After topping off, my Ionic 6 tester consistently had over 300 miles on the display. The EPA rates it at 361 miles, but Read more

28th Jun 2024Seven New Car Dealer Upgrades to Buy Elsewhere

Categories: ARTICLES, Driver Safety, Paint Protection, Remote Starter, Vehicle Security, Window TintTags: Acima, Affirm, Car Dealership, Ceramic Coatings, Ceramic Window Films, Compustar, Dash Cameras, Dashcams, Dyed Window Films, Floorliners, McGard, Nissan, Paint Protection Film, Progressive Leasing, Rogue, Snap Finance, Synchrony, Telematics Systems, Viper, WeatherTech, Wheel Locks

Seven New Car Dealer Upgrades to Buy Elsewhere

A team member recently braved the labyrinth of purchasing a new SUV. Amid the inventory issues and pricing games, there’s the matter of dealer upgrades they try to include in the “deal.” Fortunately, we’ve been around the block a few times. Here are seven new car dealer upgrades you can purchase elsewhere, potentially saving you a significant amount. By making these informed Read more

26th Jun 2024Car Audio Battery Fuse Size and Purpose

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Aluminum, American Wire Gauge (AWG), ANSI/CTA-2015, Batteries, Conductors, Copper, Copper-Clad Aluminum, Fuse Holders, Fuses, Power Wire

Car Audio Battery Fuse Size and Purpose

If you’ve looked at an amplifier installation kit, you’ll see it comes with about 17 feet of power wire, a shorter length of ground wire and a fuse holder. The intent of this fuse holder is for it to be installed as close as possible to the positive battery terminal. As for the fuse size, should it be the same as the fuse in your amplifier? Likely not. Read on to learn Read more

24th Jun 2024Test Drive Review: Sony XS-W104GS 10-inch Subwoofer

Categories: TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWS, Car AudioTags: BassBox Pro, Sony, Subwoofer Enclosures, Subwoofers, UV Exposure

Test Drive Review: Sony XS-W104GS 10-inch Subwoofer

As we’ve mentioned many times, subwoofers are easily one of the best upgrades you can make to a car stereo system. We’ve had the chance to check out the 10- and 12-inch ES-Series subwoofers from Sony over the last few years. Their new GS-Series subwoofers are just hitting the streets, so it’s time to see what these more affordable solutions offer and, more importantly, how they Read more

21st Jun 2024A Look at Bluetooth Sound Quality in Car Audio Systems

Categories: ARTICLES, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: A2DP, Apple, Apple CarPlay, CODEC, iPhone, LDAC, Mobile ESS, MP3, Onkyo, SBC, Sony

A Look at Bluetooth Sound Quality in Car Audio Systems

If you’re looking for the best performance from your car audio system, the limitations of Bluetooth sound quality might be holding you back. Even if you’re streaming lossless or high-res files from Tidal or audio files stored directly on your phone, wireless connections to a car audio source unit are often optimized for bandwidth, not audio quality. Let’s make some simple Read more

19th Jun 2024The Four Stages of High-End Car Audio – Part 4: Product Quality

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, ARC Audio, Digital Signal Processors, Rockford Fosgate, Speakers, Subwoofers, Tweeters, Woofers

The Four Stages of High-End Car Audio – Part 4: Product Quality

The final article in our series on understanding high-end car audio systems moves away from the need for accurate system design, integration, configuration and calibration to discuss audio product quality. If you’ve been a long-time reader of the articles at BestCarAudio.com, you know that we put a significant emphasis on identifying car audio products that perform well. Read more

17th Jun 2024The Difference Between Lumens, Lux and Candela

Categories: ARTICLES, LightingTags: Amplifiers, Candela, HID Lighting, LED Lighting, Lumens, Lux, Speakers, Subwoofers, TKLamp

The Difference Between Lumens, Lux and Candela

When it comes to upgrading your vehicle’s lighting, a clear understanding of lumens, lux and candela is not just beneficial, it’s crucial. Just like some less scrupulous car audio amplifier, speaker and subwoofer manufacturers, automotive lighting manufacturers often manipulate specifications. This is evident when you browse through platforms like Amazon, AliExpress or Temu, Read more

14th Jun 2024Car Audio Touchscreen Restoration Project

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Window TintTags: 2015, Anti-Glare, Brasso, Ceramic Window Films, Genesis, Hyundai, Meguiar's, NuShield, Screen Protector

Car Audio Touchscreen Restoration Project

In the fall of 2023, we experimented with restoring the touch element on the front of a car radio. Based on the results with the sample screen, a gentle polish with Brasso or Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound did a good job removing the haze that was hindering visibility and glare. Based on those results, dare we experiment with the $2,300+ screen in the dash of a modern luxury Read more

12th Jun 2024Listen Up! Car Audio Budget Check

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Axpona Audio Expo North America, Component Speakers, Sony, Speakers, Subwoofers, Toronto Audio Fest

Listen Up! Car Audio Budget Check

I was recently discussing the quality of component speakers on social media. The person wanted to know how they compared with other offerings. Having formally reviewed many of this company’s speakers and most of the alternatives, I explained that not only did their flagship offerings sound excellent, but their performance measurably and audibly surpassed that of many brands Read more

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