Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
Every now and then, a car audio company creates a product that shakes the industry and redefines the benchmark for features and performance. We prefer to avoid terms like ground-breaking and revolutionary – but sometimes they can’t be avoided. On the Of Sound Mind test bench this week we have the new ARC Audio ID10T-32 PRO car audio digital signal processor. It has to be said, Read more
Looking at the specifications and features of an amplifier rarely tells the entire story. ARC Audio sent me one of their ARC 1000.4 amplifiers that’s equipped with an IPS8.8 Pro-Series eight-channel digital signal processor. Based on a 1,000-watt platform, this four-channel amp is rated to produce 250 watts per channel into 2- and 4-ohm loads. There’s a lot of ground to cover Read more
We all know the CUVs are here to stay. When thinking of the class, a lot of buyers gravitate to the Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV-4. But Mazda also wants to make a case for itself with a well-engineered CUV that should remain reliable but with a dose of sportiness injected into it.Enter the CX-5 Signature edition. The CX-5 starts at $26K and goes all the way to $37K all-in … a Read more
When it comes to high-end car audio systems, you may hear your system designer or installation technician talk about phase. A discussion of phase is a pretty high-level concept and not something that most consumers concern themselves with. However, it’s an important topic and getting it right requires proper system design and calibration to ensure that your music sounds its Read more
Some folks need the practicality of a four-door car but don’t want to give up the sexiness of a sports car. The sexy four-door vehicles that fit the bill are few and far between … such as the discontinued Aston Martin Rapide. One problem with the Rapide was its astronomical pricing, starting north of $200K. Another downfall is that, because Aston is a bespoke manufacturer, it Read more
Whether you have a classic 240Z, a 370Z right off the showroom floor or are lucky enough to roll in a Skyline or GT-R, your local specialty mobile enhancement retailer offers a variety of audio, convenience, styling and safety system upgrades. From a technology upgrade like a new radio with CarPlay and Android Auto, a custom audio system that sounds like a rock concert, to a Read more
Welcome to the BestCarAudio.com 2020 Car Audio Speaker Buying Guide. If you’re shopping for new speakers for your car or truck, the information in this guide will help you choose a solution that offers the best performance for your budget.If you’re an avid reader of BestCarAudio.com, then you know we consider speaker design and performance as the most important elements in Read more
When it comes to car audio product reviews, and specifically, BestCarAudio.com Test Drive Reviews, how I measure amplifier power is a topic that needs some consideration and contemplation. Who would have thought that measuring how much power an amplifier produces could be a controversial subject? The reality is, many factors come in to play as we quantify the capabilities of an Read more
Have you ever purchased something, then regretted your decision a few days later? We recently ran into a situation regarding car audio subwoofer amplifiers where the answer to “Which is better?” became a complicated discussion.We’re going to look at two amplifiers – one is a consumer-grade product that’s extremely popular, the other seems to offer too much bang for your Read more
