Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
I'm sorry. I told myself it was a bad idea. I was craving that dopamine rush. I guess I have to admit that I have a social media addiction. The other day I found myself on Reddit, scrolling through one of the audiophile groups and came across a great post asking, “What things, besides frequency response, affect the detail and staging of a speaker set?” This is a great question! Read more
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
It seems like everything to do with car audio installations has something to do with managing voltages. For starters, your electrical system needs to produce enough voltage to keep your radio and amplifier going. And amplifiers need to increase the voltage to drive speakers. When adding an amplifier to a factory-installed audio system, your installer will need to measure the Read more
When it comes to installing a car audio system in a modern car or truck, a professional installer needs access to a variety of tools. We’ve already taken a look at essential tools like an oscilloscope, RTA and multimeter and access to services like ProDemand. In this article, we’re going to kick things up a notch to look at some of the more advanced equipment used to make your Read more
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
A decade ago, it was easy to improve the performance of a factory-installed audio system. The retailer you chose could add an amplifier, install new speakers or mount a subwoofer in the back of the vehicle. The process was simple, reliable and predictable in terms of delivering the desired gains in output and audio performance. As the OEM audio systems in modern vehicles have Read more
In the ’80s, ’90s and early part of the 2000s, upgrading the car stereo system in your vehicle was a relatively simple process. You’d start by picking out a new radio that offered the features you wanted and add a set of speakers to improve the sound of the system. Pretty much anyone with a basic understanding of electrical systems could use a wire harness adapter to install Read more
