Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
The power ratings on car audio source units have been over-rated for years. Claims of 40, 50 and even 55 watts per channel are emblazoned across the front of radios in an effort to one-up competing products for the title of “most powerful” source unit. Sony recognized the need for a true high-power solution to provide music enthusiasts with the listening levels they want. The Read more
Ah the three-row, family-sized SUV that is all the rage today. Abound on America’s highways are the Honda Pilot, GMC Acadia, new Chevy Traverse, Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder, Dodge Durango, Volkswagen Atlas and others. The Toyota Highlander used to just be a plain-jeans wearing cousin of the Lexus RX300. However, now it has its own identity as the mid-sized Toyota Read more
As a well-respected name in the mobile electronics industry, Hertz never rests on its laurels when it comes to new product development. Launched in 1999, the Mille Series set an exceptionally high standard for automotive loudspeakers. The new MLK 1650.3 Legend component set is the flagship in the current Mille Series. Designed using state-of-the-art computer simulation Read more
Let’s face it, not all of us are experts at everything. Maybe you’re an electrician or engineer and love to work on projects around the house. You might even be savvy when it comes to cars. You change your own oil and do your own brake jobs. Hey, if you can, why not, right? So, when do we know we need to look at hiring a mobile electronics specialist to help with a project or Read more
When the Sprinter hit the shores of the United States about 15 years ago, American laborers fell in love with the van with Euro flair. Driving a van with a high roof height proved invaluable to a cadre of plumbers, electricians and flower delivery people. But what if something could be made for urban areas, something a bit smaller and easier to park but that still kept the Read more
You have worked long and hard to get your pride and joy rebuilt. The paint is buttery smooth, the engine purrs like a kitten, and the interior smells of fresh carpet and leather. You stand back, enjoying her beauty. It’s time to go for a cruise. Roll down the windows, pull out on the freeway and enjoy! A few miles down the road, you think, “Hey, a little music would make this Read more
Not all that long ago, upgrading the performance of your car audio system required that you replace the factory source unit. The industry had dozens of premium CD receivers with state-of-the-art signal processing and high-end digital-to-analog converters. The popularity of these source units and the audio systems that could be built around them was not lost on Read more
The Cadillac CTS-V is a vehicle in the same company as the Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5-Series. Although it has American roots, it has proven itself on the Nuremburg Ring as one of the finest-handling vehicles in the world. Unfortunately, its price tag is also out-of-this-world. Luckily Cadillac offers the CTS V-Sport that offers most of the pleasure and performance without the Read more
Anyone who has researched remote starters or car alarms will have undoubtedly seen several solutions from Compustar. Compustar serves its remotes and control modules a la carte to its dealers, who can create perfect solutions for every client. The PRO T11 two-way LCD remote control is the top model in the Compustar PRO series. This 5.5-button remote offers performance and Read more
Why would any car enthusiast choose the Eco version of a vehicle when they can probably go for the Sport version? Hyundai had this in mind when they had me test their 2017 Hyundai Elantra Eco. Rather than go the more complex “mild hybrid” route with a small battery pack, they eschew a complex power delivery system for an efficient conventional drive system (albeit more Read more
Custom car audio installations have changed a great deal over the years. More often than not, custom installations from years ago often looked like ‘bolted-on’ additions to a vehicle. Modern systems blend seamlessly with your interior. Advances in construction techniques allow your installer to create complex multi-dimensional shapes that look like they came from the vehicle Read more
The stereotypical image of a “Woody” station wagon with a surfboard on the roof is missing one critically important element to make it part of the perfect day on the beach: an audio system. In the 1960s, the aftermarket car audio scene was weak. Compared to now, there weren’t any options for source units, speakers or amplifiers, and certainly nobody had a subwoofer. All of that Read more
