Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
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
When it comes to achieving realistic audio system performance, it’s nearly impossible to make a car audio system sound its best without a properly calibrated digital signal processor. Compensating for less-than-ideal speaker locations and sound reflections from the multitude of hard surfaces in a vehicle is something that vehicle manufacturers and their audio suppliers have Read more
When it comes to choosing an amplifier to upgrade a modern multichannel car audio system, the Helix V TWELVE DSP is a great choice. This relatively compact amplifier is equipped with an advanced 14-channel digital signal processor and a mind-boggling 12 channels of amplification in a single chassis. The inclusion of 12 speaker-level inputs and advanced signal Read more
When it comes to amplifiers with integrated digital signal processing, few companies have as many solutions as Audiotec Fischer of Germany. In this spotlight, we are going to take a close look at the Helix V EIGHT DSP MK2 eight-channel amplifier. With a maximum of 160 watts available per channel, and a full suite of digitally-controlled system configuration and tuning options Read more
MSC is a mobile enhancement products distributor focused on doing things differently than its peers. Its motto – Different, Better, Together – exemplifies its dedication to providing retailers with premium products, world-class training and the best support available. The staff, a combination of talented and experienced car audio enthusiasts, has a unified goal of Read more
If you’re shopping for a new digital signal processor for your car audio system, you may want to investigate the new Helix DSP Ultra from Audiotec Fischer of Germany. Designed with dual processors, the Ultra features eight inputs and 12 outputs with 96 kHz sampling rates to pass audio signals beyond 40 kHz. Replete with state-of-the-art sound processing features alongside 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
Every August, mobile enhancement manufacturers, distributors and retailers from around the world come together at KnowledgeFest. Hosted by the Mobile Electronics Association, this industry-only event exists to promote education and deliver a platform for networking among retailers. The show is also a perfect kick-off to the 2020 car audio season, with many manufacturers showing Read more
Located in Stony Point, New York, Apicella Auto Sound isn’t your typical car stereo shop and has a unique backstory. Owner Nick Apicella told us that he had never really done the same job for more than six months at a time. In most cases, he spent his winters snowboarding or working somewhere and wishing he could do things his way. In the spring of 2017, as winter was coming to Read more
