Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
If you’re a long-time reader of the car audio content on BestCarAudio.com, you know our goal is to provide informative and educational articles targeted at consumers and enthusiasts. Every now and then, we deviate from that goal to offer a behind-the-scenes look at something that strays from the usual recipe. This Phase Shift article covers the 2025 Mastertech EXPO in Mesa, Read more
There are now hundreds of dash cameras on the market. If you are serious about protecting yourself from fraud and false accusations or simply want to capture those incredible once-in-a-lifetime moments, then you want a high-quality camera with excellent image quality. Momento’s latest flagship dash camera is called the M8 Max, and it’s the perfect choice for your car or truck. Read more
When it comes to aftermarket car audio upgrades, there are two groups of speakers to consider. The first are designed to handle significant power and play at high volume levels. The second is designed to be as efficient as possible with moderate amounts of power. The Sony XS-690GS 6x9 speakers are designed to provide exceptional performance and value in that second group. These Read more
If you are shopping for a premium dash camera with a high-resolution image sensor, the Thinkware U1000 Plus should be on your shortlist. This solution can record video in 4K resolution and is available with a secondary camera to capture what happens behind your vehicle. Let’s take a close look. Design of the Thinkware U1000 Plus Dash Camera The U1000 Plus is a low-profile Read more
This Question of the Month is: Is there such a thing as fake car audio equipment? As they say, you already know the answer if you have to ask. If you have an email account or spend more than a minute a day on social media, then you know fraud is rampant almost everywhere we look. We get emails from UPS and Google all the time about fake shipments or notices from banks about Read more
A while back, we examined the difference in sound quality between wired and wireless Apple CarPlay. Now that many Android-based smartphones have access to additional audio streaming codecs like LDAC and aptX, it’s time to check out how they perform in terms of signal accuracy and frequency response. We’ll use the Sony XAV-9000ES digital media receiver we tested in May 2024 for Read more
PhyWhen searching for a new multimedia receiver for your car or truck, you’ll quickly realize that features go hand in hand with price. Want a 10-inch display? That’s not going to be at the $399 price point. If you want reference-quality sonic clarity, you’re looking at double or even triple that amount. Sony has taken the feedback from its car audio retail team to create a 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
tenIt’s hard to imagine anyone thinking that having a high-quality subwoofer in their car or truck wouldn’t enhance the overall driving experience. There’s something undeniably fun about adding some serious bass to your music. Sony has steadily released new car audio products over the past few years. Among those exciting introductions is the Sony XS-W124GS 12-inch car audio Read more
