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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

4th Jan 2023Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-AX4000 6.95” Multimedia Receiver

Categories: Bluetooth, Car Audio, Smartphone Integration, TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWSTags: Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, iDatalink Maestro, iHeartRadio, LDAC, Pandora, Radios, SiriusXM, Sony, Spotify, Tidal, Wireless Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay

Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-AX4000 6.95” Multimedia Receiver

When it comes to choosing a radio upgrade for your car or truck, you’ll find hundreds of options. At the bottom of the market are inexpensive radios of dubious reliability, with difficult-to-see displays and questionable performance. Then there are the name-brand products that go through years of design and months of testing to ensure that they do what you want, how you want 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

26th Oct 2022The Science of Ported Subwoofer Enclosures for Car Audio Systems

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, Bass Reflex Enclosures, Digital Signal Processors, Radios, Sine Waves, Sony, Speakers, Subwoofer Enclosures, Subwoofers

The Science of Ported Subwoofer Enclosures for Car Audio Systems

When it comes to car audio bass upgrades, two options are popular: sealed and ported subwoofer enclosures. The proper names for these enclosures are acoustic suspension and bass reflex, respectively. Each has its benefits and drawbacks in reproducing low-frequency audio information in your vehicle. In this article, we’ll explain how a bass reflex enclosure works and share a few Read more

24th Oct 2022Product Spotlight: Sony XS-W104ES Mobile ES Car Audio Subwoofer

Categories: Car Audio, PRODUCTS, Sponsored PostTags: ANSI/CTA-2031, Sony, Subwoofer Enclosures, Subwoofers

Product Spotlight: Sony XS-W104ES Mobile ES Car Audio Subwoofer

When Sony relaunched the Mobile ES Series line of premium car audio products in 2021, the first subwoofer they announced was the XS-W104ES. This 10-inch subwoofer includes the performance-enhancing cone design, surround technologies and cooling innovations common to all speakers and subwoofers in the Mobile ES series. Let’s take a close look at the design of the driver and how 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

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