Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
In the late 80s and early 90s, a car audio fad involved running an entire multi-speaker system with subwoofers from a single two-channel car audio amplifier. Why were people building these systems? The primary driving factor was a 0 to 50-watt class in car audio sound-offs. In other cases, it was to show off the capabilities of an amplifier in a demo vehicle. These days, audio Read more
In early August 2024, the team of Sony Car Audio, GoFast Solutions, and Broken Silence Custom Car Audio in Greenwich, CT, embarked on a mission to create a stunning demo car to debut at the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV. B.J. Curcio, the owner of Broken Silence, and his head installer Adan Martinez set to work with a plan to integrate a suite of Sony Mobile ES amplifiers, Read more
The Broken Silence Custom Car Audio team shifted gears this week. To preface, the Mustang Dark Horse will produce over 800 horsepower—300 more than the stock configuration. This boost in power will shave more than a second and a half off the quarter-mile time. It also means even a brief throttle blip might propel the Mustang past the speed limit. To help monitor things, Project Read more
Another week has passed, and both B.J. and Adan continue to progress on transforming this stunning Dark Horse Mustang into an amazing SEMA-worthy show car. This update will take us deeper behind the scenes of the tweeter integration into the A-pillars and look at the midrange mounting brackets. High-frequency driver placement is crucial to achieving a realistic listening Read more
In the third chapter of Project Broken Silence, the team finishes some wiring and begins work on the trunk and speaker installation adapters. Each part of the process ensures the system performs reliably and sounds great. Let’s dive into the details. Ford Mustang Dark Horse Wiring Details The last article covered the speaker wiring that Broken Silence Custom Car Audio added Read more
We are kicking off the second chapter of Project: Broken Silence by diving into the Sony Mobile ES audio system design. Next, we’ll explore how the new amplifiers, speakers, and subwoofer integrate with the factory-installed infotainment system. Finally, we’ll examine how Broken Silence Custom Car Audio prepared the vehicle by installing SoundShield sound deadening materials 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
In this second Phase Shift article, we thought we’d take a moment to talk about driving. While upgrading our stereo systems is fun and typically the focus of our discussions here, we often overlook the importance of driving safely. Even at 35 miles per hour, a minor collision can cause a lot of damage and, in severe cases, injuries. We want all our readers to be happy, healthy Read more
As we’ve mentioned recently, car and truck thefts are rising nationwide. Among the vehicles most frequently stolen are full-size pickups like the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and Ford F-150. Let’s look at how to prevent thieves from stealing these popular vehicles. Why Are Pickup Truck Thefts So Common? What is it about these full-size trucks that makes them such a popular Read more
