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The topic of measuring amplifier power is perhaps the most often discussed specification in the car audio industry. There’s a clamor among enthusiasts over YouTube videos of amplifiers cranking out amazing amounts of current while connected to a bank of load resistors or an amp dyno. If your favorite brand of subwoofer amp makes even five more watts than a competitor’s, these Read more
Upgrading your car audio system with a subwoofer is one of the best ways to improve the sound of your music. Subwoofer systems are available in nearly countless styles. They vary from compact solutions that will fit under a seat to massive enclosures that will easily use up all the available space in the back of an SUV. In this buyers guide, we will look at a few of the popular Read more
Over the years, car audio speakers have been installed in seemingly endless combinations of panels, pods and baffles. Some look great, some sound great and some offer both. Sadly, not everyone understands the physics involved in choosing the ideal installation locations for speakers. This article will cover a few of the vital installation criteria that need to be considered Read more
Every car audio amplifier on the market has a maximum amount of undistorted power it can deliver to a speaker or subwoofer. When we apply more signal than an amplifier can boost linearly, a significant amount of harmonic distortion is added to that signal. Electronics technicians and engineers usually refer to the point where distortion becomes significant as clipping. That’s a Read more
Bass is all around us. It evokes emotion when we hear the crack of thunder or when we feel a train rattle the platform we’re standing on. Most importantly, it gives us goosebumps when a drum or bass guitar in our favorite song vibrates our torso. Synthesizers, drums or an organ can produce sounds that change our experience at a club or a concert. Recreating this experience Read more
The Infiniti Q sedan, featuring the venerable Nissan V-series engines, has been a staple of the brand since 2003. As lovers of audio will agree, nothing beats a good soundtrack while driving. And that can be provided by the audio system or the engine sounds. Or preferably both.The 2021 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 AWD had the optional Infiniti sport exhaust system. I was Read more
If you’ve asked your local specialty mobile enhancement retailer about upgrading your car stereo in recent years, they may have told you that they will need to add load resistors. While seemingly new in concept, the purpose of these resistors is simple. They’re often needed to ensure that the factory-installed amplifier in your car, truck or SUV continues to function the way it Read more
When we consider modern safety camera systems on cars and trucks, most of us think about being able to see behind the vehicle when we’re parking or backing up. While those are two of the most common uses for video-based collision-avoidance systems, cameras can also make a difference in other situations where it’s important to see what’s around you. In this article, we’ll take a Read more
