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22nd Apr 2022Listen Up! The Science of Car Audio Component Quality

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Audison, Equalizers, Radios, Sony, Subwoofers

Listen Up! The Science of Car Audio Component Quality

I consider myself extremely fortunate to have one of the most amazing jobs in the car audio industry. One aspect of being the editor in chief of BestCarAudio.com that I am particularly fond of is researching and performing experiments to create the content we publish. Unlike most of the hard-working folks who develop products, drive all over the countryside visiting retailers Read more

8th Apr 2022What Do You Get with a Cheap Car Radio?

Categories: ARTICLESTags: Alpine, JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer, QuantAsylum, Radios, Sony, Stinger

What Do You Get with a Cheap Car Radio?

Buying a new car radio has been challenging for most of 2021 and so far in 2022. The scarcity of computer chips has made picking up a name-brand radio from Sony, Kenwood, JVC, Alpine or Pioneer difficult or impossible. If you have to have a new radio in your vehicle, you’ve had two choices: wait patiently or buy a less popular option. I’ve heard good things about the short-term Read more

30th Mar 2022Clearly I Haven’t Explained Audio Signal Distortion Properly

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Android, Digital Multimeter, Distortion, Intermodulation Distortion, Radios, SMD, Sony, Steve Meade

Clearly I Haven’t Explained Audio Signal Distortion Properly

Last week a friend of mine sent a link to a YouTube video by Steve Meade, who was experimenting with line output converters using an oscilloscope and an SMD DD-1+ distortion analyzer. Several statements in the video and the comments made it clear that people don’t understand the concept of audio signal distortion. That’s OK. It’s a complex subject and requires looking at Read more

28th Mar 2022Test Drive Review: Audison B-CON Hi-Res Bluetooth Module

Categories: Bluetooth, Car Audio, TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWSTags: A2DP, Adobe Audition, Amplifiers, Audison, AVRCP, Bluetooth 5.0, Digital Signal Processors, Hi-Res, LDAC, Nav-TV, PAC, Sony, TOSLINK

Test Drive Review: Audison B-CON Hi-Res Bluetooth Module

Historically, Bluetooth and the words “sound quality” haven’t mixed well. The folks at Audison in Italy have decided it’s time to provide the car audio world with a solution that sounds good and offers something not seen before in this segment: support for hi-res audio transfer. Audison doesn’t just make this claim, but they have the full support of the Japan Audio Society. Read more

16th Mar 2022When Getting Car Audio Upgrade Advice, Be Sure To Ask Why

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, Android Auto, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Apple CarPlay, Radios, Rockford Fosgate, Sony, Speakers, Subwoofers

When Getting Car Audio Upgrade Advice, Be Sure To Ask Why

Shopping for car audio upgrades can be difficult. There are often several if not dozens of retailers in your area, with each one typically offering different solutions. Wading through the options can be difficult. This article will explain a straightforward tip for getting the best value and performance for your investment. It’s as simple as “Why?” Buying a New Car Read more

14th Mar 2022Don’t Fix That Broken Factory Radio or Amplifier – Replace It!

Categories: ARTICLES, Backup Safety, Car Audio, Keyless Entry, LightingTags: 2013, Alpine, Amplifiers, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Backup Cameras, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, JVC, Kenwood, Mercedes, Radios, Ram, Sony, WeatherTech

Don’t Fix That Broken Factory Radio or Amplifier – Replace It!

A few weeks ago, I was at Motron Automotive Electronics in London, Ontario, to return some vintage remote car starters I’d borrowed for an article. I was talking with Lee Campbell about the work the shop does. Aside from remote car starter installations and audio system upgrades, Motron specializes in finding solutions for vehicles where the factory-installed infotainment Read more

7th Feb 2022Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-9500ES Mobile ES Hi-Res Receiver

Categories: Backup Safety, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Satellite Radio, Smartphone Integration, TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWSTags: Backup Cameras, iDatalink Maestro, Parametric EQ, QuantAsylum, Radios, Sony, Wireless Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay

Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-9500ES Mobile ES Hi-Res Receiver

If you've been into high-end car audio for as long as I have, then you have fond memories of source car audio source units like the famed CDX-C90 from the late ’90s. While the RSX-GS9 media receiver is an amazing option, consumers have been craving a multimedia solution with CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. Thankfully, the Sony product development team heard Read more

31st Jan 2022Gain Overlap, and Why It Matters in Configuring Car Audio Amplifiers

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Gain Overlap, Radios, RCA Interconnect Cables, Sony, Speakers, Subwoofers

Gain Overlap, and Why It Matters in Configuring Car Audio Amplifiers

Ah, the oh-so-complex world of amplifier sensitivity control configuration. One would think that there would be a scientific process that would ensure that an amplifier could be set perfectly every time. But in reality, many criteria affect where a sensitivity control is adjusted. The topic of gain overlap pertains equally to source units as amplifiers. What is it? Why do we Read more

13th Dec 2021Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX8100 Media Receiver

Categories: Bluetooth, Car Audio, PRODUCTS, Smartphone Integration, Sponsored PostTags: Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, HDMI, Radios, Sony

Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX8100 Media Receiver

When it comes to floating-face or T-style radios, there are more options than ever. The Sony XAV-AX8100 combines all the most sought-after features with an 8.95-inch screen that will look perfect in your dash. Whether it’s staying connected with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration or having support for all your favorite digital media files to entertain you on Read more

6th Oct 2021The Car Audio Distortion Food Chain

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Alpine, Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-C, Clarion, Class AB, Class D, Digital Signal Processors, Mobile ES, Radios, Sony, Speakers, Subwoofers

The Car Audio Distortion Food Chain

When it comes to expressing the quality of an audio system component, the amount of distortion it adds to a signal is the defining factor. In this article, we’ll talk about how much distortion each part of an audio system adds – so that you can target your budget for the greatest benefit. We’ll rank four categories of audio equipment based on the amount of distortion they add Read more

1st Oct 2021Upgrading Your Car Audio System? Replace Your Radio If You Can!

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Alpine, AudioControl, Audison, iDatalink Maestro, Kenwood, Kicker, MOST, Nav-TV, PAC, Pioneer, Radios, Sony, Speakers, Subwoofers, TOSLINK, Wavtech

Upgrading Your Car Audio System? Replace Your Radio If You Can!

If you’re upgrading the sound system in your car or truck, adding a subwoofer system is typically the first upgrade. From there, new speakers and an amplifier to power them are next. And most consumers should consider adding a digital signal processor to achieve the most realistic listening experience possible. Unfortunately, one item that is occasionally overlooked in creating Read more

2nd Sep 2021Test Drive Review: Sony Mobile ES XS-W104ES Subwoofer

Categories: Car Audio, TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWSTags: BassBox Pro 6, Sony, Subwoofers

Test Drive Review: Sony Mobile ES XS-W104ES Subwoofer

When the team at Sony set out to recreate the much-lauded Mobile ES series of products, their initial plan included four popular speaker sizes and a high-performance subwoofer called the XS-W104ES. This 10-inch subwoofer combines features that help it deliver excellent performance with styling that sets it apart from other offerings. So let’s check out what makes this subwoofer Read more

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