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7th Feb 2022Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-9500ES Mobile ES Hi-Res Receiver

Categories: TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWS, Backup Safety, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Satellite Radio, Smartphone IntegrationTags: Backup Cameras, iDatalink Maestro, Parametric EQ, QuantAsylum, Radios, Sony, Wireless Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay

Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-9500ES Mobile ES Hi-Res Receiver

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

15th Jan 20222022 Lexus LS 500. Luxury for the Long Haul.

Categories: Vehicle Insights, Car Audio, Lighting, Smartphone IntegrationTags: 2022, Amazon Alexa, Amplifiers, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Genesis, LC, Lexus, Lincoln, LS 500, Mark Levinson, Speakers, Volvo

2022 Lexus LS 500. Luxury for the Long Haul.

As we’ve said before, car shopping today is a challenge because of the lack of inventory. The local Volvo dealership I pass daily has more used vehicles of makes other than Volvo out front.Although large luxury vehicles aren’t as popular as they once were because of the proliferation of SUVs, there will always be customers who yearn for a large, comfortable car. Audi, BMW, Read more

27th Dec 2021The Best Remote Car Starter and Security System I’ve Owned

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Remote Starter, Smartphone Integration, Vehicle SecurityTags: 2015, Android WearOS, Apple Watch, Compustar, Genesis, Hyundai, iDataLink, iDataStart, LED Lighting, Subwoofer Enclosures, Subwoofers

The Best Remote Car Starter and Security System I’ve Owned

The first two upgrades I made when I purchased my 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan were to have the windows tinted and a remote car starter installed. If you want to know how well the window tint project went, read this post. On the remote starter side, everything went pretty well. I had an iDatastart HC-Series starter installed and added the AutoConnect telematics interface from my Read more

18th Dec 20212022 Nissan Versa SR. Versa-tility.

Categories: Vehicle Insights, Backup Safety, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Driver Safety, Lighting, Smartphone IntegrationTags: 2022, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, LED Lighting, Nissan, Radios, Speakers, Versa. Altima

2022 Nissan Versa SR. Versa-tility.

It’s a tricky time to be shopping the in the used car market. Prices are so high, it’s as if depreciation doesn’t exist. The trend will eventually correct itself, but now we have some reasonably savvy used car shoppers saying to themselves, “What if I just buy an inexpensive new car? That way I have a strong warranty and no worries for years.”For those who’ve ever been Read more

13th Dec 2021Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX8100 Media Receiver

Categories: PRODUCTS, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Smartphone Integration, Sponsored PostTags: Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, HDMI, Radios, Sony

Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX8100 Media Receiver

When it comes to floating-face or T-style radios, there are more options than ever. The Sony XAV-AX8100 combines all the most sought-after features with an 8.95-inch screen that will look perfect in your dash. Whether it’s staying connected with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration or having support for all your favorite digital media files to entertain you on Read more

27th Nov 20212021 Polestar 2. Elec-Trick Sedan

Categories: Vehicle Insights, Car Audio, Smartphone IntegrationTags: 2, 2021, Android Auto, Android Automotive OS, Google, Harman-Kardon, Model 3, Polestar, Tesla

2021 Polestar 2. Elec-Trick Sedan

When I looked at the list of vehicles I might be able to test out and it said PS2, I chuckled because I didn’t think I could drive an old PlayStation gaming console (aside from GranTurismo). Then it said Polestar and I did a double take.Polestar had traditionally been the high-end Volvo tuning arm that made their vehicles handle better and go faster. Now the Volvo company Read more

10th Nov 2021Preparing Yourself and Your Vehicle for a Car Audio Installation

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Remote Starter, Resource Library, Smartphone Integration, Vehicle Security

Preparing Yourself and Your Vehicle for a Car Audio Installation

If you’ve scheduled an appointment with a local specialty mobile enhancement retailer to have your car or truck upgraded, there are a few things you’ll want to know to make the most of this opportunity. Whether the upgrade involves a new set of speakers, a multimedia receiver with a backup camera or a remote car starter, having the vehicle in a condition that will ensure that Read more

9th Nov 2021BestCarAudio’s Guide to Picking the Best Remote Car Starter

Categories: ARTICLES, Bluetooth, Remote Starter, Smartphone Integration, Vehicle SecurityTags: Audi, Chrysler, Compustar, GPS Locating Systems, Push-To-Start, Telematics Systems, Two-Way Remotes, Volkswagen

BestCarAudio’s Guide to Picking the Best Remote Car Starter

Adding a remote starter to your car or truck is a great way to improve comfort on a cold winter morning or a hot summer afternoon. Giving the vehicle a few minutes to warm up allows the heater or air conditioning to start doing its thing. Picking the perfect remote starter is easy if you have the correct information. The team here at BestCarAudio.com has put together this Read more

2nd Oct 20212021 Mazda3. Hot Hatch!

Categories: Vehicle Insights, Car Audio, Driver Safety, Smartphone IntegrationTags: 2021, 3, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Mazda, Mazda3

2021 Mazda3. Hot Hatch!

For those who love the idea of a “hot hatch,” the VW Golf iterations, such as the GTI, Rabbit or Golf R, come to mind. If you aren’t exactly enamored with German engineering yet still want something fun, but perhaps a step above a Civic, check out the 2021 Mazda3 hatchback. It has a cool look, a luxurious interior and some fun performance to boot. Torquey! And a Smooth Read more

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