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5th Feb 2025The Benefits and Drawbacks of Upgrading EV Audio Systems

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: 2017, 2024, Alpine, Amplifiers, Cybertruck, Digital Signal Processors, Electric Vehicles, EV, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, FMVSS, Focal, Lithium Batteries, Model 3, Model Y, Speakers, Tesla

The Benefits and Drawbacks of Upgrading EV Audio Systems

There’s no denying that electric vehicles are here to stay. Whether we like the way they drive, the sounds they don’t make, or their cost, their popularity is undeniable. Car audio companies like Focal and Alpine have stepped up to the plate with audio upgrade kits for the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y in hopes of improving the performance of these sound systems. Let’s explore Read more

29th Jan 2025Discover the Benefits of a Digital Signal Processor for Car Audio

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Crossovers, Digital Signal Processors, Equalizers, Signal Delay, Speakers, Subwoofers

Discover the Benefits of a Digital Signal Processor for Car Audio

Whether you’re an audiophile or a casual listener, the quality of your car audio system plays a significant role in your driving experience. From crystal-clear vocals to defined and accurate bass, high-quality audio can make your daily commute or road trip far more enjoyable. But achieving that perfect sound in a car isn’t always straightforward. That’s where a digital signal Read more

27th Jan 2025Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate PP4-NT

Categories: PRODUCTS, Car Audio, Sponsored PostTags: Amplifiers, Digital Signal Processors, Nominal Impedance, Ohms, Passive Crossovers, Punch, Punch Pro, Rockford Fosgate, Speakers, Tweeters

Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate PP4-NT

Not long ago, we took a look at the impressive PPS4-10 10-inch Punch Pro midrange drivers from Rockford Fosgate. While they are great for keeping up with a trunk full of subwoofers, what works in terms of reproducing those high frequencies? This spotlight focuses on the Rockford Fosgate PP4-NT Punch Pro tweeter. Let’s check it out! Rockford Fosgate PP4-NT Specifications The Read more

17th Jan 2025How to Choose the Perfect Car Audio Upgrades for Your Vehicle

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Digital Signal Processors, Radios, Speakers, Subwoofers

How to Choose the Perfect Car Audio Upgrades for Your Vehicle

Car audio upgrades are an exciting way to enhance your driving experience. Whether you’re looking for improved sound quality, more powerful bass, or advanced features, choosing the right audio system components and a reputable installer is key. Let’s explore the best practices for shopping for a car audio system that fits your vehicle, budget, and audio preferences. Understand Read more

1st Jan 2025What Is a Gain Control on a Car Audio Amplifier?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Clipping, Digital Multimeter, Distortion, Gain, Oscilloscopes, Radios, Sensitivity, Speakers, Voltage

What Is a Gain Control on a Car Audio Amplifier?

The gain control is one of the most misunderstood features of a car audio amplifier. It is often mistaken for a volume knob, leading to improper usage and potential damage to the audio system. Understanding what gain control does—and doesn’t do—can help you set up your car audio system for optimal performance without risking distortion or equipment failure.Also, known as Read more

30th Dec 2024Test Drive Review: Rockford Fosgate PBR400X4D

Categories: TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWS, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006, Class D, Punch, Rockford Fosgate, Speakers

Test Drive Review: Rockford Fosgate PBR400X4D

If you are into car audio, then you know there are a lot of ultra-compact amplifiers on the market. Most of these solutions focus on size over anything. Knowing how Rockford Fosgate thinks, their four-channel PBR400X4 amplifier also delivers impressive power. Let’s check out the unique Boosted Rail design that offers impressive performance. Feature and Specifications of the Read more

9th Dec 2024Test Drive Review: Rockford Fosgate R165-S Speakers

Categories: TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWS, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2031, Class AB, Component Speakers, Prime, Punch, Rockford Fosgate, Speakers, Subwoofers, Tweeters, Woofers

Test Drive Review: Rockford Fosgate R165-S Speakers

When it comes to replacement car speakers, the 6.5-inch class is by far the most popular. If you read any number of our Test Drive Reviews, you’ll know that Rockford Fosgate has three series of speakers in their line, some with two or three additional performance levels. Sitting at the most affordable range is the Prime series. For component speaker sets in the Prime series, Read more

2nd Dec 2024Underpowering Your Subwoofer: Risks, Myths, and Facts Revealed!

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-D, ANSI/CTA-2031, ANSI/CTA-42-B R-2011, EQ, Speakers, Subwoofers, THD+N

Underpowering Your Subwoofer: Risks, Myths, and Facts Revealed!

The Question of the Month for December brings up the often-discussed topic of subwoofer damage. Specifically, we’ve seen it asked time and time again if you can damage a subwoofer by underpowering it. The answer is a simple no, but the topic is a little more complex than it might seem. Let’s discuss what amplifiers do when they exceed maximum power and what causes damage to a Read more

29th Nov 2024Remembering the Glory Days of One-Amp Car Audio: A Retrospective

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, AudioControl, Civic, Digital Signal Processors, Honda, JL Audio, Mustang, Orion, Precision Power, Rockford Fosgate, Speakers, Subwoofers, Tweeters

Remembering the Glory Days of One-Amp Car Audio: A Retrospective

In the late 80s and early 90s, a car audio fad involved running an entire multi-speaker system with subwoofers from a single two-channel car audio amplifier. Why were people building these systems? The primary driving factor was a 0 to 50-watt class in car audio sound-offs. In other cases, it was to show off the capabilities of an amplifier in a demo vehicle. These days, audio Read more

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