Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
If you’ve been an avid reader of BestCarAudio.com, you may have noticed that we never refer to a live concert as being the reference for great sound from your car stereo system. We’ve alluded to concert-level output capabilities to determine how loudly your system will play. We’ve also talked about imaging and staging that describe the recreation of the position of the Read more
Many car audio customers ask if it’s necessary to choose a specific size or type of speaker to play certain kinds of music. Do paper-cone midrange drivers handle classical music better? Do 15-inch subwoofers reproduce kick drums with more accuracy? Let’s take a look at how sound works and explain the benefits and drawbacks of different speaker sizes and designs. Frequency Read more
Have you ever asked yourself how you can make your car stereo sound better? It’s not an uncommon question in the mobile enhancement industry. With that said, the answer can be somewhat complicated. In this article, we’ll outline a few key steps to take before heading to your local car stereo shop, and we’ll present a few commonly suggested audio upgrade solutions. Identify the Read more
When it comes to shopping for car audio amplifier upgrades, choosing an expensive amplifier may not mean you get the most power possible for your speakers. Though this statement may seem negative, the reality is that you may have chosen a solution with more features or higher quality over just raw power. Balancing your investment in your sound system is tricky. Let’s look at a Read more
The Lexus NX 300 is a proven reliable Lexus SUV. As the price has swelled for the wildly popular RX series (which now offers three rows of seating), the NX is about the size of the original RX, which could easily swallow a family of four and all their belongings. If you don’t need the room, the NX could be just the ticket and keep the bill under $40K with all of the prestige Read more
Not long ago, I took part in a discussion on Facebook where the original poster asked if it was more important to choose high-quality car audio speakers and amplifiers or mid-quality speakers and an amplifier that would allow for some tuning using its integrated DSP. Having developed speakers, amplifiers, amplifiers and stand-alone signal processors, I was intrigued by the Read more
In the summer of 2019, MSC Canada and its sister company MSC America decided they wanted to add a second demo vehicle to their fleet. Back in the summer of 2018, they assembled a team of master craftsmen in Arizona to build an Audi Q5 to highlight the BLAM speakers and Audiotec Fischer electronics the companies distribute. This new project is based on a 2019 VW Golf GTI and was Read more
A few weeks ago, I was talking to the owner of a car stereo store near Jackson, Mississippi, about the process he uses to make sure that his clients are provided with the right solution. He noted that often what they ask for when they come in isn’t the most financially beneficial course of action for improving their audio system. This conversation got me thinking about the Read more
One thing that dramatically differs between car stereo and most other audio system component purchases is the need for the products to be installed and configured properly in order for them to function. If you buy a new set of home speakers, you may want to adjust their proximity to the wall or toe them in a bit for the best sound, but other than connecting them to your Read more
