Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
Over the years, there have been several car audio design fads. If you go back far enough, using tweed and cloth on trim panels, subwoofer enclosures and amp racks was all the rage. We had a period where painted fiberglass blobs and volcanoes were cool. There was an acrylic phase where amps and subs were mounted on back-lit clear panels. We are just exiting the stage of layered Read more
Today, we're discussing a common social media question: Why does the subwoofer I installed in my new car sound bad? Many have described these bass upgrades as inconsistent in volume level or as playing only a narrow range of frequencies. This article will explain the two most common issues that cause this unwanted behavior. Factory Radio Equalization Unlike what you would Read more
Decades ago, most cars and trucks didn’t come with center consoles. In some cases, this was based on the vehicle design; in others, it was a cost concern. If you’re looking for a location for a modern multimedia receiver or a subwoofer enclosure where there isn’t room, having a specialty mobile enhancement retailer build you a console can be a great solution. Evolution Read more
Can you imagine being able to say you’ve only had a single job in your entire career? Most of us are lucky to stay in a single industry for our careers. Sarah Russell, the owner of Atlantic Car Stereo in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, has been going to the same car stereo shop since she was two years old. Her dad, Scott, opened it in 1984 and sold it to her in 2020. The Atlantic Car Read more
The landscape of car audio head units has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. The era of double-DIN source units has given way to the dominance of large floating-face radios. Sony, a leader in audio technology, introduced the groundbreaking 10.1-inch floating face XAV-9500ES a few years ago, which left us in awe of its features and performance. To Read more
Car audio source unit manufacturers are constantly developing new products to fill the gaps between entry-level and flagship models. Sony recently released a new 2-DIN digital multimedia receiver called the XAV-AX3700, which slides into the mix just below the XAV-AX4000. This new radio features a 6.95-inch touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay connectivity and iDatalink Maestro Read more
It’s May 1, and car audio enthusiasts are shopping for system upgrades. Car audio amplifiers are one item consumers find difficult to quantify regarding performance, quality and value. We often see people buying noisy, low-efficiency, unreliable amplifiers, and it hurts our hearts. As such, we’ve put together this mega-article for the Question of the Month to help consumers Read more
Located just northeast of Phoenix in Scottsdale, Arizona, is Audio Edge. In February 2021, the visionary mother-son duo of Lori and Colin Buckeye embarked on a mission to redefine the car audio industry through their shared passion for exceptional sound and cutting-edge technology. Whether it’s a daily-driven SUV, the weekend toy, a work truck, the family boat or a powersports Read more
The April Question of the Month is, “How should I set my car radio equalizer?” Interestingly, this question has popped up more times than expected recently, and there are two very different answers to it. Types of Car Radio Equalizers Before we get into the first of the answers, we should talk about the types of car radio equalizers on the market. The simplest equalizer is a Read more
