Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
When I think of three-row SUVs, typically BMW does not pop into my mind. Then I realize I forgot about the X7, which BMW does not want to hear because they want consumers to immediately recognize it as an option for people hauling. My mind tends to wander to the domestic luxury haulers like the Escalade, Grand Wagoneer and Navigator. But some people want luxury with the ability Read more
There are dozens of companies manufacturing marine-grade speakers. That certainly doesn’t mean that all the speakers sound good and have equivalent performance. KICKER, a company known for developing car audio, powersports and marine audio solutions, recently launched their M-Class Premium Series of marine products. This spotlight will look at the MSC65 6.5-inch coaxial speaker Read more
Go back a few decades, and only a handful of car audio companies made speakers designed specifically for marine applications. Now, almost every company offers coaxial or component speakers and subwoofers engineered for boats and personal watercraft. Rockford Fosgate is at the forefront of this market, with a comprehensive line of speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, and source Read more
When Acura asked me to try the upwardly mobile sibling to the Honda Prologue, I jumped at the opportunity. After all, Acura has always meant sporty and luxurious. Although there are some sporty Honda vehicles like the Civic Si, Acura has geared more of its fleet toward performance and luxury, especially when you consider vehicles such as the Integra and NSX. It also has the Read more
Holly Hill, Fla. – October 25, 2024 – Heise LED Lighting Systems® by Metra Electronics® will display new HID to LED conversion bulbs from November 5th to 8th at Metra's main SEMA Show booth, #10439, in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. These direct-connect LED bulbs are designed to replace high-intensity discharge (HID) bulbs to provide superior light output. Read more
Every fall, car stereo and automotive accessory shops install thousands of lighting upgrades. These days, the most common upgrade is a set of LED headlight bulbs that fit into the stock light locations. Though it may seem simple, the resulting beam pattern can suffer if the selected bulbs aren't specifically designed for the lens or projector application. Let’s take a close Read more
Our Car Audio Masterclass series offers a comprehensive introduction to the essential concepts of car audio systems, covering everything from basic terminology to advanced measurement techniques. To learn more, check out the other articles in the series:Car Audio Masterclass 101.1 – Audio Basics: Learn key audio terms and concepts. Car Audio Masterclass 101.2 – Read more
Coming out of some heavy-hitting offroad vehicles such as the Ford Ranger Raptor and Bronco with Sasquatch Package gives you an idea of how far offroad prowess has come directly from the manufacturer. Subaru wants in on the game with its popular Crosstrek and the new Wilderness package. Not only does it look the part with a unique styling treatment inside and out, but the Read more
Have you ever wondered how car audio demo vehicles come together? Sony Car Audio just started their latest demo vehicle project—a 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse. The car will be displayed at the 2024 SEMA show in Las Vegas and at retailer and distributor events in the Northeast. Sony has partnered with Broken Silence Custom Car Audio in Greenwich, CT, to build the audio system. Read more
