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A few weeks ago, we were browsing a few car audio related Facebook groups and Reddit subreddits. We saw the same question come up time after time: “I have two dual 2-ohm voice coil subs; how do I show the amp a 1-ohm load to make max power?” It wasn’t just once or twice that this question was asked – we saw it and versions of it at least a dozen times in less than an hour of Read more
If you pay attention to who is creating some of the most beautifully integrated audio system upgrades in the world, then Musicar Northwest of Portland, Oregon, will definitely be more than just a blip on your radar. One of their existing clients recently contacted them about upgrading the audio system in his 2019 Audi RS3 sedan. He wanted a sound system that would deliver Read more
The new Ford Bronco is red hot. Ultra-hot. So much so, one customer sold his allocation for a new one on eBay for a reported $150,000. That’s quite the markup for a vehicle that costs around $58,000. Only a select few Broncos have hit the streets, so most people haven’t seen one in the flesh. But everyone who saw my tester said, “Wow, I like that new Bronco.” Except it’s the Read more
In a recent online discussion, someone stated that a car audio amplifier couldn’t be power-hungry. After the eye-twitching passed and our heart rates settled, we knew this was a perfect topic for our series on car audio myths. Let’s look at how amplifiers, specifically subwoofer amplifiers, make use of the power from your vehicle’s electrical system. What Is Amplifier Read more
If you’ve looked at any top-quality car audio amplifiers or signal processors, you may have seen an adjustment labeled as a subsonic filter. If you have subwoofers or speakers that may not play the lowest of audio frequencies at high levels, your installer can adjust this control to provide protection. First, let’s look at how it all works. Proper Filter Terminology First and Read more
We’ve lost track of how often we’ve said that not all car stereo shops are true professionals. It seems like some local retailers that work on exotic cars just don’t have a basic understanding of the physics behind car audio system design, integration and calibration. In this article, we’ll take a look at a few of the sure signs that you’re dealing with someone who cares about Read more
Helix, the high-performance car audio brand from Audiotec Fischer, recently introduced eight new speaker sets as its S-Series solutions. The speaker offerings cover the popular 6.5-inch and 4-inch applications in both component and coaxial solutions. Helix also offers the 6.5-inch woofers, 4-inch midrange drivers and the tweeters from the component sets, along with a set of Read more
High-end installers often get calls from clients who live outside of their county or their state or province. Now and then, a client is willing to ship his car or truck partway across the country to have work done. In the case of this 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, the owner consulted with Matt Schaeffer of Musaic Audiophile Design in Lewes, Delaware, using WhatsApp. Why not Read more
It’s the summer of 2021, and we’ve started to put the Covid-19 shutdowns behind us. With stores and restaurants open, people are out and about. Even better, some people are finding time to take a family vacation as our world returns to normal. One change that doesn’t seem to be reverting to its original status is where we work. If you’re working from home and aren’t making that Read more
