Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
We spend significant time pondering helpful content that will educate consumers about the options available to upgrade their car audio system. We’ve written dozens of articles explaining how various features and designs can improve a subwoofer’s performance, and we realized that this would be a perfect time to summarize all that education in a single document. Welcome to the Read more
Listening to a genuinely high-end home or car audio system can be amazing. For those who care about sound quality, several technical considerations separate a very good audio system from one that’s truly magnificent. These might be beyond what most strive for in their car audio upgrade. With that said, if your goal is a genuinely realistic music experience, these are Read more
Here are three sentences that make car audio experts cringe: “I set the gains halfway” is definitely at the top of the list. “Can I use a 60-watt amp with my 80-watt speakers?” demonstrates a complete misunderstanding of the irrelevance of power ratings. Something like “I tried the remote bass control from my Sony amp in my Rockford Fosgate amp” couldn’t be scarier. Can you Read more
A short while back, we looked at the stunning Audi Q3 demo vehicle built by Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City, Florida. We were so impressed with the attention to detail in the project that we decided to do two “behind the scenes” articles on how the project came together. This article examined the processes and techniques used to install the Morel speakers. Now it’s time to Read more
If you’ve been shopping for a new car, truck or SUV in the last year or so, you know that patience is an invaluable virtue. Many dealerships have inventory levels that are lower than ever. This 2022 Ford Bronco Outer Banks edition’s owner waited more than a year for his vehicle to arrive. During that time, he worked with Louis Gonzales from Bay Area Audio Visions on a stereo Read more
If you haven’t noticed by now, the editorial team at BestCarAudio.com has a penchant for being, well, what we’d call geeky. We love car audio systems that sound great. We also love audio system upgrades that look like they are a part of the vehicle design. The system for this Audi Q3, created by Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City, Florida, includes those two crucial elements but Read more
One of the best ways to know you’re dealing with a reputable mobile enhancement retailer is to see whether they have a demo vehicle. Sometimes these cars and trucks have simple upgrades that are completely undetectable when you look at the interior and cargo area. Occasionally the enhancements are designed to attract attention at car shows or cruise nights. Either way, they’re Read more
Having worked at a car audio manufacturer for over 15 years, I can tell you without hesitation that warranty coverage contributes to the cost of the products consumers purchase. Unfortunately, while the failure rate of well-engineered car audio products is quite low, many consumers don’t understand how warranties work. So, let’s chat about car audio product warranties, what Read more
The most important part of creating a high-end car audio system is having a high-quality, properly calibrated digital signal processor as part of the system. Of course, you could choose the best or most expensive speakers and have them installed in extravagant panels or pods. Still, the factory stereo in an entry-level SUV might sound more realistic without proper system Read more
