Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
There are two schools of thought when designing a custom car audio installation: The solutions can be designed to stand out and highlight the upgrades, or they can be designed to blend with the rest of the vehicle. While I appreciate both styles, installations that blend with the cosmetic cues already in the vehicle are my preference. It’s challenging to make something Read more
The owner of this 2020 Toyota Tundra contacted the team at Speed of Sound Technologies in Milford, Connecticut, to inquire about upgrading the stereo system in the vehicle. While it had the JBL sound system, the client wanted something that played louder and delivered better bass. Store owner Melinton Benavides discussed how to integrate the products the client had chosen into Read more
High-end installers often get calls from clients who live outside of their county or their state or province. Now and then, a client is willing to ship his car or truck partway across the country to have work done. In the case of this 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, the owner consulted with Matt Schaeffer of Musaic Audiophile Design in Lewes, Delaware, using WhatsApp. Why not Read more
The owner of this 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan contacted the mobile enhancement experts at Elevated Audio in Denver about improving the sound in this little SUV. The client didn’t want to invest a significant amount of money in the project but hoped to improve the clarity and detail of the audio system. After inspecting the vehicle and listening to the factory-installed Read more
Around the world, the Corolla has been one of Toyota’s best-selling vehicles, with nearly 50 million sold since its inception. Although sales in the United States remain strong, they have been slowly declining because of Americans’ insatiable appetite for vehicles that look like SUVs. The Toyota C-HR, which stands is for Coupe High Riding, is only front-wheel drive, so it’s Read more
As the Genesis brand works to separate itself from the more plebian Hyundai brand, you’ll start to see Hyundai dealerships with segregated areas for Genesis vehicles. For 2020, the Genesis offers three sedans: the G70, G80 and G90. Spending a week in the G70 showed how much sedans have grown in size the past few years. Even the G70, which is similar in size to today’s Honda 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
A smaller Jaguar sounds like a good idea to auto enthusiasts but consumers aren’t really biting. Although the Jaguar XE has been out for a couple of years, it hasn’t been a big seller for the brand. But the 2020 version offers some new looks and technologies that may attract more buyers. Moreover, there is something cool about having a vehicle not as commonplace as its Read more
Chrysler was the company that created the minivan. So when it came time for a thorough update, they had the data and market research to implement the thoughtful touches that make family travel easier. The upcoming 2021 Chrysler Pacifica adds another previously unavailable option: all-wheel drive. The only other minivan with this feature is the Toyota Sienna. But as hard as Read more
When I read about the return of the Chevrolet Blazer, I was very excited. After all, 20 years ago I owned a Blazer that became the canvas for a high-end competition audio system. Before the SUV craze, the Blazer proved to be the perfect vehicle choice for someone looking for practicality with a touch of cool. The new Blazer follows suit. Just check out that center console Read more
It used to be that if you wanted an all-wheel-drive sedan, you turned to Subaru. They were one of the few automobile manufacturers specializing in drivetrains engineered to put power to the pavement through all four wheels – especially in slippery conditions. But competition in the segment has crept up on Subaru, with Nissan now offering the Altima in all-wheel drive, and Read more
Infiniti as a brand does make some good vehicles… but its naming scheme could certainly be a little less confusing. Everything in the lineup now starts with the letter Q. If there’s a letter X following the Q, that designates a sport utility vehicle. Then there are the numbers: 50, 60 and 80, depending on the size of the vehicle. It all sounds simple, but journalists love to Read more
