Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
When it comes to mobile enhancement retailers, ENORMIS Mobile Specialties in Erie, Pennsylvania, is unlike any other shop we know of in the country. While most shops offer audio system upgrades and dabble in remote car starters, owner Lou Norman has fine-tuned his team’s expertise to the point that selling aftermarket radios, speakers, amplifiers and subwoofers is no longer Read more
Maybe it isn’t fair to compare a Subaru Outback to the new Ford Bronco. No doubt about it, the new Bronco is red-hot right now, and for hardcore off-roading, it’s the perfect vehicle. Unfortunately, most Broncos will be relegated to hopping curbs at the mall parking lot. But let’s say you’re an off-roader who wants a vehicle to drive every day with reasonable fuel economy and Read more
Looking at the specifications and features of an amplifier rarely tells the entire story. ARC Audio sent me one of their ARC 1000.4 amplifiers that’s equipped with an IPS8.8 Pro-Series eight-channel digital signal processor. Based on a 1,000-watt platform, this four-channel amp is rated to produce 250 watts per channel into 2- and 4-ohm loads. There’s a lot of ground to cover Read more
When it comes to automotive projects, thousands of car enthusiasts around the globe have made the Subaru Impreza WRX their vehicle of choice. For Christopher Martin and his dad, Chris Paschall, of Orange, California, this 2006 Subaru WRX was their chance to hang out, have fun and learn. After years of working on the vehicle, the team wasn't able to get the engine running, so Read more
It used to be that if you wanted an all-wheel-drive sedan, you turned to Subaru. They were one of the few automobile manufacturers specializing in drivetrains engineered to put power to the pavement through all four wheels – especially in slippery conditions. But competition in the segment has crept up on Subaru, with Nissan now offering the Altima in all-wheel drive, and Read more
Many new cars and trucks don’t come with a CD player. Music stored on our smartphones and the multitude of streaming audio services has, sadly, made compact disc technology almost obsolete. If you still have an extensive collection of discs, your local specialty mobile electronics retailer has a variety of add-on solutions to make it easy for you to enjoy your favorite Read more
When it comes to shopping for car audio amplifier upgrades, choosing an expensive amplifier may not mean you get the most power possible for your speakers. Though this statement may seem negative, the reality is that you may have chosen a solution with more features or higher quality over just raw power. Balancing your investment in your sound system is tricky. Let’s look at a Read more
The Lexus NX 300 is a proven reliable Lexus SUV. As the price has swelled for the wildly popular RX series (which now offers three rows of seating), the NX is about the size of the original RX, which could easily swallow a family of four and all their belongings. If you don’t need the room, the NX could be just the ticket and keep the bill under $40K with all of the prestige Read more
Every August, mobile enhancement manufacturers, distributors and retailers from around the world come together at KnowledgeFest. Hosted by the Mobile Electronics Association, this industry-only event exists to promote education and deliver a platform for networking among retailers. The show is also a perfect kick-off to the 2020 car audio season, with many manufacturers showing Read more
One thing that dramatically differs between car stereo and most other audio system component purchases is the need for the products to be installed and configured properly in order for them to function. If you buy a new set of home speakers, you may want to adjust their proximity to the wall or toe them in a bit for the best sound, but other than connecting them to your Read more
The audio system installation in this 2014 Subaru WRX features not only excellent products, but each part of the project was planned and executed with the utmost precision to achieve the goal of creating an amazing musical experience. There are a select few shops around the world that could be defined as industry-leading in terms of their capabilities. Musicar Northwest in Read more
Extreme Audio is a two-store mobile enhancement retailer located in the Richmond, Virginia, area. Mike Bartells opened Extreme Audio in 1999 after recognizing a limited future with his previous employer. With a goal of remaining in the industry for the long haul, Mike took a calculated chance on starting his own business. Within two years, Extreme Audio moved into the Read more
