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Mobile ES

18th Jan 2023Speaker Passive Crossover Networks Aren’t Universal

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, ARC Audio, Audison, Boston Acoustics, Clarion Canada Inc., Component Speakers, Digital Signal Processors, Frequency Response, Hertz, JBL, Mobile ES, Passive Crossovers, Rockford Fosgate, Sony, Speakers, Tweeters

Speaker Passive Crossover Networks Aren’t Universal

I often see people on Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Craigslist or Kijiji (in Canada) selling the passive crossover networks that came with their car audio component speaker sets. In most cases, these people have likely opted for an active system installation that uses a DSP and four dedicated amplifier channels to power their speaker system. An issue that many do-it-yourself car Read more

19th Dec 2022Test Drive Review: Sony XM-5ES Five-Channel Car Audio Amp

Categories: Car Audio, TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWSTags: Amplifiers, Mobile ES, Sony, Speakers, Subwoofers

Test Drive Review: Sony XM-5ES Five-Channel Car Audio Amp

When it to comes to value, five-channel car audio amplifiers are a great solution for upgrading the stereo system in your vehicle. Aside from reducing the time it takes to install, five-channel amplifiers minimize installation complexity and the cost associated with signal, power and ground connections compared to running multiple amplifiers. Sony’s Mobile ES Series XM-5ES Read more

28th Nov 2022Test Drive Review – Sony XM-1ES Mono Audio Amplifier

Categories: Car Audio, TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWSTags: Amplifiers, Mobile ES, Monoblock Amplifiers, Sony, Subwoofers

Test Drive Review – Sony XM-1ES Mono Audio Amplifier

If you’ve been paying attention to the car audio industry over the last two years, you know Sony has been steadily rolling out its new flagship-level Mobile ES equipment. I’ve already been blessed with the outstanding performance from the XAV-9500ES digital media receiver and the impressive XS-W104ES 10-inch subwoofer. Now it’s time to check out one of their new Mobile ES Read more

21st Nov 2022Test Drive Review: Sony XM-4ES Four-Channel Amplifier

Categories: Car Audio, TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWSTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Mobile ES, Sony, Speakers, Subwoofers

Test Drive Review: Sony XM-4ES Four-Channel Amplifier

If it seems as though you’re seeing several Sony Mobile ES products crossing the BestCarAudio.com Test Drive Review bench, you aren’t mistaken. The Sony team is justifiably proud of what they have created, and we’re honored to get the chance to check out the fruits of their labor. We’ve reviewed their flagship source unit, subwoofers and monoblock amp, and now it’s time for a Read more

11th Nov 2022Product Spotlight: Sony XM-5ES Five-Channel Power Amplifier

Categories: Car Audio, PRODUCTS, Sponsored PostTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Hi-Res, Mobile ES, Sony, Speakers, Subwoofers

Product Spotlight: Sony XM-5ES Five-Channel Power Amplifier

Five-channel car audio amplifiers like the Sony XM-5ES are a great way to upgrade your car stereo system to deliver great sound. Sony has created an amp that produces up to 165 watts of power per channel to the front and rear speakers and 750 watts to the system’s subwoofers. They’ve also crammed this beauty with premium processing technology and integration features to ensure Read more

28th Oct 2022Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-9500ES Mobile ES AV Receiver

Categories: Car Audio, PRODUCTS, Sponsored PostTags: Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Apple Maps, Hi-Res, LDAC, Mobile ES, Radios, Sony

Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-9500ES Mobile ES AV Receiver

Those seeking the ultimate performance from a car audio system know that the result will only be as good as what you start with. Decades ago, many companies offered high-end CD players. These days, your options are limited when it comes to genuinely high-performance car audio source units. If support for hi-res, an impressive 10.1-inch display, wireless Android Auto and Apple Read more

20th Oct 2022Product Spotlight: Sony XS-163ES 3-Way Component Set

Categories: Car Audio, PRODUCTS, Sponsored PostTags: Component Speakers, Mobile ES, Sony, Speakers

Product Spotlight: Sony XS-163ES 3-Way Component Set

When it comes to speakers for the front of your car or truck, the flagship Sony XS-163ES three-way component set from the Mobile ES Series is an excellent choice. The set includes a pair of 6.5-inch woofers, a pair of 3.5-inch midrange drivers, two soft-dome 1-inch tweeters and matching passive crossovers. Sony has combined premium designs and technologies to deliver a speaker Read more

19th Oct 2022Product Spotlight: Sony XS-692ES 6×9” Mobile ES Component Speakers

Categories: Car Audio, PRODUCTS, Sponsored PostTags: Amplifiers, Component Speakers, Mobile ES, Sony, Speakers, Subwoofers

Product Spotlight: Sony XS-692ES 6×9” Mobile ES Component Speakers

Looking for new speakers for your car or truck that will deliver detailed sound and impressive output? Look no further than the Sony XS-692ES 6x9-inch two-way component speaker set from the Mobile ES series. Let’s examine what Sony has done to make this speaker set unique. Modern Component 6x9-inch Speaker Solution The Sony XS-692ES speaker set was developed primarily for Read more

13th Oct 2022Product Spotlight: Sony XS-W124ES and XS-W122ES Mobile ES Subwoofers

Categories: Car Audio, PRODUCTS, Sponsored PostTags: Amplifiers, Mobile ES, Sony, Subwoofer Enclosures, Subwoofers

Product Spotlight: Sony XS-W124ES and XS-W122ES Mobile ES Subwoofers

It’s been over a year since Sony launched their first Mobile ES subwoofer – the XS-W104ES. The big brothers to this amazing driver are now available in the form of the 12-inch XS-W124ES and XS-W122ES drivers. Rated to handle 500 watts of power and designed to sound great in either sealed or vented enclosures, these are a perfect solution for those who want an audio system that Read more

27th Jul 2022Product Spotlight: Sony XM-4ES Mobile ES 4-Channel Power Amplifier

Categories: Car Audio, PRODUCTS, Sponsored PostTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Mobile ES, Sony

Product Spotlight: Sony XM-4ES Mobile ES 4-Channel Power Amplifier

The addition of amplifiers to Sony’s Mobile ES line means that every component in a premium car audio system can come from this prestigious series. Our second amplifier spotlight focuses on the compact and powerful XM-4ES four-channel amplifier. Let’s see what Sony’s development team has created! Sony Mobile ES XM-4ES Amplifier Specifications The XM-4ES can drive four 2- or Read more

22nd Jul 2022Product Spotlight: Sony XM-1ES Mobile ES Mono Power Amplifier

Categories: Car Audio, PRODUCTS, Sponsored PostTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Mobile ES, Monoblock Amplifiers, Sony

Product Spotlight: Sony XM-1ES Mobile ES Mono Power Amplifier

The team here at BestCarAudio.com has been privileged to follow the introduction of new, high-performance car audio components in the Sony Mobile ES line. From their impressive speakers and subwoofers to the genuinely outstanding XAV-9500ES source unit, each solution has delivered exceptional performance and value. For 2022, Sony has added three amplifiers to the Mobile ES Read more

15th Jul 2022Car Audio Equipment Distortion Harmonics Add Unwanted Information

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Alpine, Digital Signal Processors, eXcelon, Kenwood, Mobile ES, Pioneer, Sony, Speakers

Car Audio Equipment Distortion Harmonics Add Unwanted Information

We’ve talked about audio component and speaker distortion a great deal. The reason for this is that distortion is one of the critical factors in quantifying the quality of an audio system. Components that add a lot of distortion take away from the realism of the listening experience, making the music blurred, muddy and unnatural. This article will follow an audio signal through Read more

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