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ANSI/CTA-2006-C

5th Aug 2022How Much Power Does a Car Radio Really Make?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Radios

How Much Power Does a Car Radio Really Make?

For as long as I can remember, car radios have had their “maximum power” ratings all over their packaging and often right on the face of the radio. These numbers are not only useless in terms of an ability to reproduce music with any sense of quality, but I have always questioned whether they are even possible. Let’s measure how much power a conventional car audio head unit can Read more

29th Jul 2022Bench Brawl – Entry Car Audio Class AB vs. Premium Class D

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: 720S, Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, ARC Audio, Class AB, Class D, Digital Signal Processors, Ford, McLaren, Mustang

Bench Brawl – Entry Car Audio Class AB vs. Premium Class D

I can’t count the number of times I’ve seen enthusiasts and folks in the car audio industry claim that Class AB amplifiers are better for high-frequency (as opposed to subwoofer) duties than a Class D design. I recently had a chance to put a popular new Class AB amp through its paces on the BestCarAudio.com Test Bench, and the results were surprising. Let’s make a quality Read more

27th Jul 2022Product Spotlight: Sony XM-4ES Mobile ES 4-Channel Power Amplifier

Categories: Car Audio, PRODUCTS, Sponsored PostTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Mobile ES, Sony

Product Spotlight: Sony XM-4ES Mobile ES 4-Channel Power Amplifier

The addition of amplifiers to Sony’s Mobile ES line means that every component in a premium car audio system can come from this prestigious series. Our second amplifier spotlight focuses on the compact and powerful XM-4ES four-channel amplifier. Let’s see what Sony’s development team has created! Sony Mobile ES XM-4ES Amplifier Specifications The XM-4ES can drive four 2- or Read more

22nd Jul 2022Product Spotlight: Sony XM-1ES Mobile ES Mono Power Amplifier

Categories: Car Audio, PRODUCTS, Sponsored PostTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Mobile ES, Monoblock Amplifiers, Sony

Product Spotlight: Sony XM-1ES Mobile ES Mono Power Amplifier

The team here at BestCarAudio.com has been privileged to follow the introduction of new, high-performance car audio components in the Sony Mobile ES line. From their impressive speakers and subwoofers to the genuinely outstanding XAV-9500ES source unit, each solution has delivered exceptional performance and value. For 2022, Sony has added three amplifiers to the Mobile ES Read more

8th Jul 2022What Does ‘All Channels Driven’ Mean in terms of Car Audio Amp Specs?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Speakers, Subwoofers, Tweeters

What Does ‘All Channels Driven’ Mean in terms of Car Audio Amp Specs?

In the last five years, the popularity of six- and eight-channel car audio amplifiers has increased dramatically. These amplifiers are often equipped with integrated digital signal processing, making them a perfect solution to power an entire car audio system. When analyzing power ratings, it’s crucial to know how these amplifiers are tested. Let’s look at the “all channels Read more

27th May 2022Listen Up! Some Thoughts on Counterproductive Car Audio Marketing

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Chrysler, Speakers, Subwoofers

Listen Up! Some Thoughts on Counterproductive Car Audio Marketing

I’ve been a magazine guy for more than 35 years. I used to read four car audio and six car magazines every month. Sometimes there would be a few RC car or bicycling mags thrown in, depending on the season and my mood. All of this was even before I got into the magazine industry as a writer and started my career in car audio marketing. Being overly technical in my approach to Read more

22nd Apr 2022Listen Up! The Science of Car Audio Component Quality

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Audison, Equalizers, Radios, Sony, Subwoofers

Listen Up! The Science of Car Audio Component Quality

I consider myself extremely fortunate to have one of the most amazing jobs in the car audio industry. One aspect of being the editor in chief of BestCarAudio.com that I am particularly fond of is researching and performing experiments to create the content we publish. Unlike most of the hard-working folks who develop products, drive all over the countryside visiting retailers Read more

16th Mar 2022When Getting Car Audio Upgrade Advice, Be Sure To Ask Why

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, Android Auto, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Apple CarPlay, Radios, Rockford Fosgate, Sony, Speakers, Subwoofers

When Getting Car Audio Upgrade Advice, Be Sure To Ask Why

Shopping for car audio upgrades can be difficult. There are often several if not dozens of retailers in your area, with each one typically offering different solutions. Wading through the options can be difficult. This article will explain a straightforward tip for getting the best value and performance for your investment. It’s as simple as “Why?” Buying a New Car Read more

17th Jan 2022Test Drive Review: Audison SR 5.600 Five-Channel Car Audio Amplifier

Categories: Car Audio, TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWSTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Audison, Chevrolet, Class AB, Class D, Speakers

Test Drive Review: Audison SR 5.600 Five-Channel Car Audio Amplifier

While it’s fun to play with flagship products like Audison Thesis amplifiers and speakers, the reality is that there’s a lot more business done at the opposite end of the financial spectrum. The latest generation of the SR line from Audison gives car audio enthusiasts an affordable upgrade option that is laden with the features found in much more expensive solutions. For this Read more

3rd Jan 2022What RMS and Peak Power Ratings Really Mean

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Speakers

What RMS and Peak Power Ratings Really Mean

Another scrolling session on Reddit is complete, and it gave me an idea for an article that might help explain a common question. When people shop for amplifiers, they often see the terms “RMS” and “peak” regarding power ratings. What do these terms mean, and are they an accurate way to quantify how car audio products will perform? Let’s find out! Power Measurements in Direct Read more

26th Nov 2021Single Amplifier Distortion Specs Make No Sense

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Class AB, Distortion, Speakers, Subwoofers

Single Amplifier Distortion Specs Make No Sense

Have you ever looked at something and thought you were only getting part of the story? Many previous articles have discussed amplifier distortion at length but haven’t delved into how power output levels and frequency affect distortion measurements. If you’re looking for the best amplifier for your car audio system, especially for midrange drivers and tweeters, this information Read more

6th Oct 2021The Car Audio Distortion Food Chain

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Alpine, Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Clarion, Class AB, Class D, Digital Signal Processors, Mobile ES, Radios, Sony, Speakers, Subwoofers

The Car Audio Distortion Food Chain

When it comes to expressing the quality of an audio system component, the amount of distortion it adds to a signal is the defining factor. In this article, we’ll talk about how much distortion each part of an audio system adds – so that you can target your budget for the greatest benefit. We’ll rank four categories of audio equipment based on the amount of distortion they add Read more

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