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The focus of this Test Drive Review is the amazing Sony XAV-AX7000 6.95-inch multimedia receiver. Equipped with Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming, Android Auto and CarPlay smartphone integration and dual USB ports that support popular digital media formats, this is an impressive upgrade option with those features alone. When you take into account Read more
The editorial team here at BestCarAudio.com is proud to announce a new addition to our website and Facebook page: Test Drive Reviews. Have you ever wondered about the quality of a car audio product you intend to purchase? Cars, motorcycles, boats and home audio equipment are supported by seemingly countless sources for both objective and subjective reviews. The car audio Read more
If you’ve browsed any of the online car audio forums or Facebook groups, you’ve inevitably run across someone asking if you have to upgrade the speaker wire in a vehicle to support a new car audio system. Unlike a sure-fire upgrade like new speakers or adding an amplifier, the answers to the benefits and drawbacks of speaker wire upgrades are far more complicated. Please don’t Read more
In the ’70s, owning a van was cool. In the ’80s, Chrysler moved those buyers into its new car-based platform, the minivan, with the Caravan. This compact cargo- and people-friendly vehicle kicked off a trend that’s only recently lost momentum. When it’s time to move a large group of people, or you need the most cargo room possible, companies like Mercedes-Benz, Ford, GMC and Read more
Known best for their world-class amplifier solutions, ARC Audio’s new X2-Series subwoofers deliver amazing output and low-frequency extension at surprisingly accessible price points. Available in 10- and 12-inch sizes with your choice of dual 2- or 4-ohm voice coil configurations, these impressive woofers can handle up to 400 watts of power to ensure that your music sounds Read more
If ever there was a topic that the team here at BestCarAudio.com has beaten to death, it has to be the importance of choosing the right shop to work on your vehicle. With the weather getting colder and the leaves falling in the North, it’s time to start thinking about adding a remote starter to your car or truck. We’ve probably made this same statement a hundred times, but Read more
As we continue to explore some of the most fantastic car audio upgrade options to make your car audio system sound fantastic, it’s time for the DSP-Equipped Amplifier Buyers Guide. An amplifier with a built-in digital signal processor can save space in an installation while providing your technician with the tools needed to make your audio system sound incredibly realistic. Read more
We all know that having sound deadening installed in your car or truck is a great way to improve its comfort while allowing your stereo upgrades to sound better. In this article, we’ll look at some of the strategies for adding sound deadening. We’ll talk about different areas of the vehicle and the benefits associated with treating those surfaces. Based on this, you can decide Read more
A significant car audio system upgrade takes four items: a budget, great gear, expert installation and proper configuration. If you’ve read any number of the articles here on BestCarAudio.com, you’ll know we hold the importance of quality equipment, proper installation and expert calibration in the highest regard. Deciding how to distribute your budget should include that Read more
