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Crossovers are an essential part of designing any audio system. From the passive designs used with a bookshelf or floor-standing speaker to three- and four-way electronic designs employed in car audio systems, ensuring signals combine correctly is crucial for delivering great sound. Crossovers can have different frequencies, slopes, and alignments. Understanding how audio Read more
A plethora of source units and digital signal processors are available for car audio systems, each with its own unique features and performance capabilities. Our lab team, while working on a client project, came across two digital-to-analog converters that stood out because of their dramatically different performance. The process of converting a digital signal to an analog Read more
Today, we're discussing a common social media question: Why does the subwoofer I installed in my new car sound bad? Many have described these bass upgrades as inconsistent in volume level or as playing only a narrow range of frequencies. This article will explain the two most common issues that cause this unwanted behavior. Factory Radio Equalization Unlike what you would Read more
The final article in our series on understanding high-end car audio systems moves away from the need for accurate system design, integration, configuration and calibration to discuss audio product quality. If you’ve been a long-time reader of the articles at BestCarAudio.com, you know that we put a significant emphasis on identifying car audio products that perform well. Read more
The car audio question of the month for May is: What factor is most important in determining car audio system performance? Do the system design, equipment, integration, installation or calibration determine how accurate the system will sound? As with many questions related to audio systems, there’s no single answer. Let’s look at each aspect of a car audio installation to see Read more
The third article in our series on understanding high-end car audio systems delves into the fascinating world of imaging. In essence, imaging is the ability of an audio system to recreate the precise location of a performer or instrument on a soundstage. While not all recordings excel in this aspect, some are genuinely awe-inspiring. Let’s explore this captivating facet of Read more
We’re back with the second of four articles discussing the listening experience of truly high-end car audio systems. In our first article, we discussed the importance of accurate frequency response. This second article will discuss the soundstage, provide a definition for it and explain why it's crucial to recreating a recording accurately. What Is a Car Audio Soundstage? We 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
