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Located near Richmond, Virginia, the team at Extreme Audio has worked on audio upgrades for BMW K1600 and R1200/1250RT motorcycles since 2018. Backed by more than 25 years of experience in the mobile electronics industry, they saw an opportunity to provide BMW Motorrad enthusiasts with premium audio system upgrades. In 2022, they created a new company called Motorrad Audio and Read more
Choosing a shop for your motorcycle audio system upgrade is a crucial decision. While the process may seem similar to getting work done on a car, truck or SUV, there are some specific considerations. The quality of the shop you choose can affect the safety of your vehicle and the quality of the work. We’ll delve into six factors you should consider before entrusting your Read more
Choosing new speakers for a late-model car or truck can be challenging. Most people want something that sounds good, fits their vehicle and doesn’t require a second mortgage. The folks at KICKER have heard this message loud and clear, and their KS-Series speakers check off all those boxes while leaving a trick or two up their sleeves. In this Test Drive Review, I’ll examine the Read more
It’s early April, and the CMA Expo has taken place at the Toronto Congress Center for the second year. Like other industry events, this show aims to bring together car audio manufacturers, distributors and retailers from across Canada. They learn about new products, expand their knowledge and network with like-minded professionals. If a manufacturer, distributor or retailer is Read more
It’s May 1, and car audio enthusiasts are shopping for system upgrades. Car audio amplifiers are one item consumers find difficult to quantify regarding performance, quality and value. We often see people buying noisy, low-efficiency, unreliable amplifiers, and it hurts our hearts. As such, we’ve put together this mega-article for the Question of the Month to help consumers Read more
In the 1980s, most car stereo shops had charts in the install bays that showed what size power wire should be used with different amplifiers. Some charts were based on current and cable length, while others suggested amplifier power ratings and lengths. In all cases, an essential piece of information was missing. Today, we’ll sort that out. Let’s consider why we need large Read more
It might not be a stretch to say that thousands of 6.5-inch aftermarket car audio speaker options are available. There are hundreds of brands worldwide, and many of them have almost a dozen solutions for this ultra-popular size. That said, finding a set that sounds great and can play loudly isn’t easy. Our fanatical friends at Rockford Fosgate from Tempe, Arizona, make the Read more
Once upon a time, Toyota sold the spacious Avalon sedan. Then sedans fell out of favor. You can still get a Camry or Corolla, but the Avalon fit the niche of a reliable sedan that appealed especially to the older demographic. It was discontinued (since it’s hard to sell an old man’s car to a young man) with its role now filled by the Toyota Crown. In Japan, the Crown nameplate Read more
The April Question of the Month is, “How should I set my car radio equalizer?” Interestingly, this question has popped up more times than expected recently, and there are two very different answers to it. Types of Car Radio Equalizers Before we get into the first of the answers, we should talk about the types of car radio equalizers on the market. The simplest equalizer is a Read more
