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26th Sep 2025Do Sound Processors Really Make a Difference in Car Audio?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Digital Signal Processors, DSP, Frequency Response, Speakers, Time Alignment

Do Sound Processors Really Make a Difference in Car Audio?

Yes, a digital signal processor (DSP) can dramatically improve your car audio system by correcting for uneven frequency response, compensating for poor speaker placement and delivering a natural, balanced soundstage. Even if you’ve already upgraded speakers and amplifiers, a DSP ensures your investment reaches its full potential. The Problem With Factory Acoustics Car Read more

22nd Sep 2025Product Spotlight: Morel Virtus Nano Carbon Integra 62

Categories: PRODUCTSTags: Morel, Shallow Mount Speakers, Speakers, Tweeters, Woofers

Product Spotlight: Morel Virtus Nano Carbon Integra 62

One crucial factor when purchasing speakers for your car or truck is choosing a model that fits the available space. While it’s most evident that the diameter or outside dimensions need to suit the available space, the speaker depth is also crucial to creating the installation. When the available mounting depth makes it seem like a high-end upgrade is impossible, Morel has an Read more

19th Sep 2025Can You Use Your Amplifier’s Gain Control as a Volume Control?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Digital Signal Processors, Gain Control, Oscilloscope, Speakers

Can You Use Your Amplifier’s Gain Control as a Volume Control?

The gain control on a car audio amplifier is not a volume knob and should never be used as one. The gain is a calibration tool that matches the output of your head unit or processor to the amplifier’s input stage. Using it incorrectly can distort your music, damage your speakers, and limit system performance.Let’s take a closer look at what the gain actually does, why it is Read more

15th Sep 2025Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate HD24-STG2 and HD24-STG3

Categories: PRODUCTS, Motorcycle Audio, Sponsored PostTags: Amplifiers, Harley-Davidson, Road Glide, Rockford Fosgate, Skyline OS, Speakers, Street Glide, UV Exposure

Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate HD24-STG2 and HD24-STG3

If there were a car audio brand synonymous with motorcycle audio upgrades for Harley-Davidson Road Glide and Street Glide motorcycles, it would be Rockford Fosgate. Their upgrade kits are the benchmark for improving the audio on these touring bikes. With the introduction of new fairing and saddlebags on 2024 and later bikes, Rockford Fosgate has introduced new audio upgrade Read more

8th Sep 2025Product Spotlight: Hertz CP4.800

Categories: PRODUCTS, Car Audio, Sponsored PostTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-D, Bass Boost Control, Hertz, Speakers

Product Spotlight: Hertz CP4.800

When choosing an amplifier for your car audio system, consider quality, features, physical size and power production to ensure a worthwhile investment. The mobile audio amplification experts at Hertz have recently released a new product line called Cento Power that specifically addresses these factors. In this spotlight, we’ll look at the four-channel CP4.800 amplifier. Hertz Read more

5th Sep 2025How to Tell When It’s Time to Replace Your Car Speakers

Categories: ARTICLES, Resource LibraryTags: Coaxial Speakers, Speakers, Tweeters, Voice Coils

How to Tell When It’s Time to Replace Your Car Speakers

Car speakers are the heart of your vehicle’s sound system. Even the best factory or aftermarket speakers will wear out over time due to constant vibration, temperature changes, and normal wear from everyday use. Recognizing the signs that it is time to replace them can save you from months of disappointing sound quality and help you enjoy music, podcasts, and audiobooks the way Read more

1st Sep 2025Product Spotlight: KICKER MSC65

Categories: PRODUCTS, Marine Audio, Sponsored PostTags: ASTM B117, ASTM G154, Coaxial Speakers, Component Speakers, Kicker, LED Lighting, Passive Crossovers, Speakers, Subwoofers, Tweeters, UV Exposure, Woofers

Product Spotlight: KICKER MSC65

There are dozens of companies manufacturing marine-grade speakers. That certainly doesn’t mean that all the speakers sound good and have equivalent performance. KICKER, a company known for developing car audio, powersports and marine audio solutions, recently launched their M-Class Premium Series of marine products. This spotlight will look at the MSC65 6.5-inch coaxial speaker Read more

30th Aug 20252025 Ford F-150 Hybird. All Truck – No Guilt.

Categories: Vehicle Insights, Backup Safety, Car Audio, Driver SafetyTags: 2025, Amplifiers, Bang and Olufson, BlueCruise, Co-Pilot360, Cybertruck, Digital Signal Processors, F-150 Hybird, Ford, GM, Speakers, SuperCruise, Tesla

2025 Ford F-150 Hybird. All Truck – No Guilt.

The Ford F-150 always impresses. As the leader in full-size truck sales, Ford has the resources for advanced R&D and the confidence to implement new technology into a proven platform. Even when compared to wild competitors like the Tesla Cybertruck, the F-150 can still come out on top.One standout feature of the F-150 Hybrid is its ability to pull into a gas station and Read more

29th Aug 2025Breaking In New Car Speakers: Fact or Myth?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Frequency Response, Professional Installation, Resonance, Speakers, Spider, Surround

Breaking In New Car Speakers: Fact or Myth?

One of the most common pieces of advice you might hear when installing a new set of car speakers is to “break them in” before expecting their best sound quality. The idea is that speakers need a certain amount of playtime before their performance reaches its full potential. But is this actually true, or is it an audio myth that refuses to fade? Let’s take a closer look at what Read more

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