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Upgrading your car audio system is an exciting journey. Many car owners start with basic improvements but soon find themselves craving greater clarity, louder sound, or deeper bass. One of the biggest regrets enthusiasts express is not planning adequately for future upgrades. To avoid costly pitfalls and frustration, choosing a system designed for easy and affordable expansion Read more
When most people think about improving their car’s sound system, their first thought is usually upgrading speakers or adding a subwoofer. While those are valuable steps, there’s another tool that can dramatically improve clarity, realism, and overall listening experience: time alignment. It’s one of the most overlooked but powerful features in modern car audio tuning. If Read more
Go back a few decades, and only a handful of car audio companies made speakers designed specifically for marine applications. Now, almost every company offers coaxial or component speakers and subwoofers engineered for boats and personal watercraft. Rockford Fosgate is at the forefront of this market, with a comprehensive line of speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, and source Read more
Holly Hill, Fla. – April 21, 2025 – Metra Electronics® has begun shipping the state-of-the-art all-in-one audio systems that were unveiled at SEMA. Created in collaboration with VIBE Audio, these comprehensive audio kits include everything needed to install a premium aftermarket audio system in one convenient package. They are engineered for seamless integration and exceptional Read more
When it comes to powersports, motorcycle, marine and hot rod audio systems, many of these solutions are designed with convenience and stealthiness in mind. As such, they will use a Bluetooth audio receiver in combination with a smartphone rather than a conventional source unit. The Rockford Fosgate RFBTRCA Bluetooth receiver is designed specifically for applications like these, Read more
When you’re behind the wheel, your car’s audio system is a key part of the experience. Whether you’re listening to your favorite playlist, catching up on a podcast, or enjoying an audiobook, the quality of your sound system can make all the difference. While factory audio systems have improved over the years, they still leave a lot to be desired in terms of sound quality, Read more
If you’re a long-time reader of the car audio content on BestCarAudio.com, you know our goal is to provide informative and educational articles targeted at consumers and enthusiasts. Every now and then, we deviate from that goal to offer a behind-the-scenes look at something that strays from the usual recipe. This Phase Shift article covers the 2025 Mastertech EXPO in Mesa, Read more
Genesis is the upscale Hyundai brand that hit our shores in 2017. It has been a great success, and the luxury offered by the brand is impressive for the price. But Hyundai has also stepped up its game, so consumers have a tough choice to make—a fully loaded Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy or a Genesis GV80? You can’t go wrong with either choice. Both feature powerful powertrains Read more
If one vehicle has proven itself to be virtually bulletproof, it is the Toyota Tacoma. The new Tacoma hasn’t had the opportunity to prove itself on the long haul yet, but Toyota’s engineers were put to the test to keep the momentum going and not ruin a good thing. Moreover, the engineers improved everything the Tacoma is about, including a new hybrid powertrain. It may be Read more
Car audio amplifiers are one of the most misunderstood components of an upgraded sound system. Misconceptions about power ratings, gain settings, and efficiency can lead to poor system performance, unnecessary equipment damage, or wasted money. This article will clarify some of the most common myths surrounding car audio amplifiers so you can make informed decisions when Read more
The landscape of car audio upgrades has changed dramatically over the years. As automakers integrate more advanced technology into their vehicles, upgrading the sound system has become increasingly complex. Features like active noise cancellation (ANC), complex DSP-equipped factory amplifiers, and controller area network (CAN) bus systems present unique challenges for Read more
When upgrading their car audio system, most enthusiasts focus on selecting the right head units, signal processors, amplifiers, speakers, and subwoofers. While these selections are crucial to the new audio system's performance, how those products are integrated into the vehicle, configured and calibrated, is even more important. One critical factor that often gets overlooked is Read more
