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18th Nov 20232023 BMW M340i. You Can Still Get Old School BMW with New Tech.

Categories: Car Audio, Smartphone Integration, Vehicle InsightsTags: 1973, 2023, Amplifiers, BMW, Cadillac, Harman, Harman-Kardon, M3, M340i, Mercedes, Speakers, Subwoofers, Tesla, Woofers

2023 BMW M340i. You Can Still Get Old School BMW with New Tech.

The BMW M340i is not quite the BMW M3, but not quite the base model 330i. But what is nice is the standard non-controversial grille that has put so many people off the M3’s new snout. Forgetting the highly debated grille, the BMW M340i offers daily performance wrapped in a luxury package. For years it was the benchmark sports sedan. It continues this tradition even in the face Read more

2nd Oct 2023Listen Up! Please Stop Talking About Wattage Ratings

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-D, ANSI/CTA-2031, Class D, CR-V, dB Drag Racing Association, Harman, Honda, Nissan, RAV4, Rogue, SI Unit, Speakers, Subwoofers, Toyota, Watt

Listen Up! Please Stop Talking About Wattage Ratings

If we could send just one message to car audio enthusiasts, it would be to stop talking about wattage ratings. These numbers are irrelevant and often misleading in the context of quality, performance and value. Leave the reference to watts out if you want to sound intelligent when discussing car audio upgrades. What Are Watts? The SI Unit watt is used to measure power. One Read more

1st May 2023How Many Amplifier Channels Does My Car Audio System Need?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Bose, Digital Signal Processors, Harman, Lexus, Radios, Speakers, Subwoofers, Tweeters

How Many Amplifier Channels Does My Car Audio System Need?

If you’ve been paying attention to the car audio industry over the last decade, you know that the number of discrete channels available from quality amplifiers has increased steadily. Some better brands now have solutions with as many as 12 channels. So let’s consider why you might want more amplifier channels in your car audio system. Car Audio Systems Using Amplifiers in Read more

30th Nov 2022Product Spotlight: RDV Automotive Technology Streamer

Categories: Mobile Video, PRODUCTS, Smartphone Integration, Sponsored PostTags: Apple CarPlay, Audi, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Harman, HBO Max, HDMI Inputs, Honda, Netflix, RDV, RDV Automotive Technology, Streamers, Toyota, Verizon, Volkswagen, YouTube

Product Spotlight: RDV Automotive Technology Streamer

Have you ever been waiting to pick someone up from work or school and wished you could watch a video on the screen in the dash of your car or truck? If the radio in the vehicle has Apple CarPlay with a USB connection, the RDV Automotive Technology Streamer is the perfect solution. This simple USB device will let you watch Netflix, YouTube, HBO Max and many more streaming Read more

12th Jan 2022A Look at Intelligent Car Audio Speaker-Level Integration Interfaces

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Bang & Olufsen, Bose, Digital Signal Processors, Harman, Harman-Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon, Lexus, Line Output Converters, LS, Mark Levinson, Panasonic, Speakers

A Look at Intelligent Car Audio Speaker-Level Integration Interfaces

Not too long ago, we took a look at how speaker-level line output converters worked. We discussed the difference between passive and active devices and explained what features to look for. If you have a vehicle with a premium factory-installed sound system, those interfaces might not be adequate to provide your amplifier with a signal that will sound good with new speakers. So Read more

25th Sep 20212021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum. Getting High – Not On Fumes

Categories: Car Audio, Smartphone Integration, Vehicle InsightsTags: 2021, Acadia, Durango, Explorer, Harman, Highlander, Hybrid, JBL, Toyota

2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum. Getting High – Not On Fumes

It keeps going up. We knew gasoline couldn’t stay at a low price point forever, and now my family friends with three-row SUVs are asking, “Is there anything that has a third row that is also good on gas? I am sick of $60 fill-ups.” Well, if your Acadia, Explorer or Durango has you down, Toyota might just have your answer in the new Highlander Hybrid. I first had experience Read more

22nd Jul 2020DSP 101: Input Connections and Signal Mixing

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Bose, Digital Signal Processor, Harman, JBL, Lexicon, Maestro AR, Radios, Speakers, TOSLINK

DSP 101: Input Connections and Signal Mixing

When it comes to feeding a signal into a digital signal processor, most high-quality units provide your installer with a few options. While even the most basic include RCA inputs, some add the ability to accept speaker-level signals or digital signals in a variety of formats. Once an audio signal is inside the processor, the input mixer stage will let the technician combine and Read more

22nd Apr 2020Why Do Car Audio Companies Hide Product Specs?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, BassBox Pro, Class AB, Consumer Technology Association, CTA-2006, D'Amore Engineering, Digital Signal Processors, Harman, Infinity, JBL, Rockford Fosgate, Speakers, Subwoofers, Term-Pro

Why Do Car Audio Companies Hide Product Specs?

If you’ve read some of the more technical articles here at BestCarAudio.com, then you’ll know that I hold the analysis and understanding of product specifications in high regard. Whether it’s something simple like a subwoofer mounting depth, the preamp voltage of a source unit or the power measurements of an amplifier, having access to accurate information is important. More Read more

3rd Jul 2019Can You Upgrade The Stereo in a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Bose, Bowers & Wilkins, Chevrolet, Digital Signal Processors, Harman, Hybrid Vehicles, JBL, Model S, Rockford Fosgate, Speakers, Subwoofers, Tesla, Volt

Can You Upgrade The Stereo in a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle?

Hybrid and all-electric vehicles are a great platform for stereo system upgrade. While your local specialist mobile enhancement retailer can’t tap into the main battery pack, the electrical system on these cars or trucks is more than adequate to power an amplifier to drive new speakers or a subwoofer. There are several options for upgrades and accessories that can transform Read more

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