Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
When you’re behind the wheel, your car’s audio system is a key part of the experience. Whether you’re listening to your favorite playlist, catching up on a podcast, or enjoying an audiobook, the quality of your sound system can make all the difference. While factory audio systems have improved over the years, they still leave a lot to be desired in terms of sound quality, Read more
Genesis is the upscale Hyundai brand that hit our shores in 2017. It has been a great success, and the luxury offered by the brand is impressive for the price. But Hyundai has also stepped up its game, so consumers have a tough choice to make—a fully loaded Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy or a Genesis GV80? You can’t go wrong with either choice. Both feature powerful powertrains Read more
Holly Hill, FL – October 21, 2024 – iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems by Metra Electronics® will display a new safety and surveillance solution, its TE-VSF video signal noise filter, at the 2024 SEMA show. Attendees can see this product from November 5th to 8th in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center at Metra's main booth, #10439. The TE-VSF is designed to improve Read more
Floating-face car radios are popular because of their flexible installation options and relatively massive displays. The Sony team has been hard at work updating their products, and the new 10.1-inch XAV-AX8500 digital multimedia receiver is their latest offering in this hot market segment. Let’s see what’s been added to the platform to keep it at the forefront of the Read more
What is this slick looking car? Did a Civic have an affair with a Lamborghini? What is this? A Toyota Prius! I was legitimately shocked the first time I put my eyes on the new Toyota Prius. The company has always been known for reliable and well-engineered transportation, but not necessarily cutting-edge design. However, not only is the new Prius well-engineered with its Read more
It seems that every vehicle I’ve been reviewing lately has some type of hybrid or electric system. After all, manufacturers want to show off their latest drivetrain technologies. The 2023 BMW X1 is brand-new, but unusually it will only be offered as a gasoline-powered vehicle. No battery packs or plugs to worry about. For some customers – especially those who park in extremely Read more
If you’ve visited the BestCarAudio.com website, you’ll know we’re big fans of Sony’s Mobile ES product line. Not only have the products we’ve reviewed performed exceptionally well in the lab, but our team members who also work on the retail side of the mobile enhancement industry love their value and reliability. It’s been a few months since anything new has joined the line. In Read more
Having worked at a car audio manufacturer for over 15 years, I can tell you without hesitation that warranty coverage contributes to the cost of the products consumers purchase. Unfortunately, while the failure rate of well-engineered car audio products is quite low, many consumers don’t understand how warranties work. So, let’s chat about car audio product warranties, what Read more
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been a hit since it debuted when I was a senior in high school. I remember the first one I saw in the parking lot with bright red paint and gold-trimmed wheels. That was a lucky student (with well-to-do parents) who obtained one of the first. I remember taking a ride and thinking what a great package it was compared to the OG Cherokee. Grand Cherokee Read more
