Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
Decades ago, it took about $40 in parts, on top of the cost of a new car radio, to give yourself improved sound quality and more features. A simple wire harness adapter would let a single-DIN radio connect right to the factory radio harness behind your dash. Add an antenna adapter and you were likely on your way. Fast-forward to the 2020s and modern infotainment systems Read more
I can’t count the number of times I’ve seen enthusiasts and folks in the car audio industry claim that Class AB amplifiers are better for high-frequency (as opposed to subwoofer) duties than a Class D design. I recently had a chance to put a popular new Class AB amp through its paces on the BestCarAudio.com Test Bench, and the results were surprising. Let’s make a quality Read more
For decades, car audio installers have used capacitors to reduce the bass that small speakers would reproduce. I vividly remember installing 47-microfarad capacitors inline with a set of 3.5-inch speakers in the dashes of Fox-body Mustangs back in the ’80s and ’90s. Passive crossover components like these are still an essential part of the car audio industry, even with the Read more
When it comes to upgrades and accessories for your Ford Mustang, your local mobile enhancement dealer has a nearly endless supply of options. Whether you’re shopping for a new radio with CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, or you want new speakers, subwoofers and an amplifier to bring your music to life, there are thousands of options. The accessories available to Read more
The owner of this immaculate 1967 Shelby GT500 was referred to Alan Lindgren at Speed of Sound LLC in Memphis for some custom interior and audio work. The client is fortunate enough to own two GT500s. The other car is a museum-quality original vehicle with only 15,000 miles on it. He wanted a car to drive and have some fun with, so he found this second Shelby and had it Read more
The BestCarAudio.com editorial team recently talked to none other than Ricardo Rangel, head of the famous Mexico City-based Monster by Rangel, about the 2018 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 project they recently completed. Ricardo told us that this is the sixth build they have done for this client in the past three years and with each project, the client’s interest in Read more
When you think of the more than 50 years of Mustang performance, there have been many memorable models, from Bullitts to Mach 1s to Cobras to Bosses. Now “Performance Package – Level 2” might not sound sexy, but this is the baddest Mustang GT to date short of a special edition. The package itself is not inexpensive. It adds $6,500 to the price of a regular GT. This brought my Read more
