Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
If you've been into high-end car audio for as long as I have, then you have fond memories of source car audio source units like the famed CDX-C90 from the late ’90s. While the RSX-GS9 media receiver is an amazing option, consumers have been craving a multimedia solution with CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. Thankfully, the Sony product development team heard Read more
The BestCarAudio.com team is back with another detailed guide to help you choose the best upgrade solutions for your powersports vehicles. While it’s true that pretty much anything you can ride in or on that has a motor falls into this powersports or motorsports category, we’ll focus on UTVs and side-by-sides, then throw in a few options for snowmobiles, personal watercraft and Read more
The original Buick Encore, Buick’s entry-level CUV that shares its underpinnings with the Chevy Trax, has proven very successful. They are two popular CUV choices, but Buick wanted something a little bigger to compete with lower-priced CUV imports such as the Mazda CX-5. So they invented the Encore GX, which is a totally different vehicle than the original Encore. It rides on Read more
Sony’s new XAV-AX5500 media receiver not only covers all the ground, but it also raises the bar in terms of smartphone connectivity. Equipped with WebLink 2.0, you can see and control your compatible smartphone right from the 6.95-inch touchscreen on the radio. Of course, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, high-quality Bluetooth audio streaming and all the digital media support you’d Read more
Fans of big screens, rejoice! Sony is now shipping the XAV-AX8000 media receiver, and it comes with a massive 8.95-inch touchscreen. Designed to fit into single-DIN ISO-mount radio locations, this receiver is based on the highly respected XAV-AX5000 platform to deliver all the entertainment you could ever want in your car, truck or SUV. Flexible Mounting Options Ensure Read more
Before the SUV became the most popular vehicle in America, one vehicle was synonymous with taking around the kids, pets and stuff: the station wagon. It’s too bad station wagons fell out of fashion around the same time Chrysler introduced the first minivan. Now the minivan gets the bad rap from consumers who want to drive SUVs. But the dearth of station wagons has made them Read more
Sony car audio continues to introduce new multimedia receivers with features that everyone, from the car audio enthusiast to the daily commuter, loves. The latest addition is the double-DIN XAV-AX7000 that features a new 6.95-inch bright touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration and Sony’s High Power 45 watts-per-channel RMS amplifier for amazing sound! Read more
We continue coverage of the KnowledgeFest event from Dallas, Texas where the best retailers and vendors get together to improve the mobile enhancement industry. Click HERE to see part 1 of this Read more
Though single-DIN Bluetooth CD radios don’t get talked about as often as their multimedia receiver brethren, products like the Sony MEX-N5300BT remain in high demand. As the premium product just below the GS-Series source units, the MEX-N5300BT is equipped with all the source feature and connectivity requirements you’ll need to ensure that you will be entertained and productive Read more
For many people, their car is one of the most significant purchases they make, second only to buying a home. Making a purchase this large is exciting but can also be stressful. During the transaction, some smaller items might get glossed over or under-scrutinized because of the attention on the vehicle purchase itself, and any related deposits or financing. A couple of the Read more
If you are looking for a multimedia receiver for your car or truck with a bright, clear screen and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, then you’ll want to check out the Sony XAV-AX1000. Equipped with a 6.2-inch, touch-sensitive display and rotary volume control on the front panel, the XAV-AX1000 looks great while being easy and intuitive to operate. Let’s take a close look at Read more
SUVs are all the rage, even with the younger set. But you can’t sell an uncool three-row SUV to a recent college graduate for a few reasons. First and foremost, It’s the same vehicle their parents drive. Secondly, the price of a typical three-row SUV has exploded. A Ford Explorer Limited starts at $43,000. But Generation Z doesn’t need all that space. Plus, they want some Read more
