Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
Sometimes you just want pure sports car fun. Nothing gives you that experience at a reasonable price point like a Mazda Miata. There are even some hardcore enthusiasts who would like to use a Miata daily, and for them Mazda offers the RF, or Retractable Fastback. It is the folding hardtop version of the Miata. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I prefer the racy looks of Read more
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
Modern vehicles often integrate the radio with navigation, climate control, and safety features, which makes replacing it both complicated and expensive. Thankfully, you do not have to swap out your factory head unit to enjoy dramatically better audio. With the right upgrades, you can keep all your vehicle’s built-in functionality while achieving a rich, detailed, and dynamic Read more
The 2025 Lexus LX700h Overtrail has a purpose: to get you in and out of rugged environments safely, dependably and, most importantly, in luxury. It fills the void left by the old Toyota Land Cruiser with three-row capability and a comfortable on-road ride. Despite being a behemoth with generous cargo space and three rows of seating, the 3.4-liter V6 hybrid system helps optimize Read more
There is no shortage of compact motorcycle audio amplifier solutions on the market today. One company that’s made big waves in this category is Cicada Audio. Founded by industry veteran Larry Frederick, they offer an extensive line of amplifiers, speakers, subwoofers, installation accessories, and digital signal processor solutions. This spotlight will focus on their Pro Series Read more
For most vehicle owners, the factory-installed sound system is just another checkbox on the feature list. It might include a recognizable brand name, a few extra speakers, or a digital interface that looks high-tech. But once you turn up the volume or try to enjoy your favorite music on a long drive, the limitations become obvious.Automakers focus on efficiency, cost, and Read more
If you’ve been paying attention over the last few years, you’ll know that the folks at Alpine have been offering many different audio system upgrade solutions for Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles. These offerings range from head unit replacement solutions to complete audio systems with amplifiers and subwoofers. In this Product Spotlight, we will look at the i407-WRA-JL Read more
The three-row SUV market is crowded. When it comes to the powertrain, you can choose gasoline, electric, plug-in hybrid or regular hybrid. The regular hybrid is for those who probably will not remember to plug in every night but still want to keep fuel economy numbers up—and gas station visits down. This is where the hybrid Toyota Grand Highlander shines. The Grand Highlander Read more
These days, car audio enthusiasts seem to pay too much attention to power ratings when it comes to car audio amplifiers. While power is important, integration features and sound quality are far more important than pushing your speakers to their limits and beyond. Wavtech, a relatively new brand in the car audio industry, knows that integrating an amplifier in a vehicle can be Read more
