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Yes. A car audio system can be built in stages because it's made of separate components. The key is planning each stage so nothing installed early has to be replaced later.Picture a driver who wants the full package: new front speakers, an amplifier and a subwoofer. This season's budget covers one of those pieces. The question isn't whether to wait until the whole system is Read more
We were just discussing how popular off-road “versions” of highway SUVs are when the Chevrolet Equinox Activ arrived on my driveway for the week. With its 17-inch all-terrain tires coupled to “dark android” machine-faced wheels, it gives the Equinox the Jeep Wrangler look with available Cadillac luxuries. Full disclosure: 15 years ago, I owned a Chevrolet Equinox and although I Read more
The stereo in your car sounds harsh at highway speed, the bass turns to mush when you turn it up, and the obvious fix seems to be a set of better speakers. Sound familiar? Sometimes that really is the answer. Just as often, the speakers are the one part of the system that isn't the problem. The honest answer to the question in the title is "it depends on what's wrong," and Read more
Step aboard a late-model center console and look at the helm. Between the chartplotter, the throttle and the wheel, cutting a hole for a stereo faceplate means giving up something that helps you navigate or fish. Rockford Fosgate's new PMX-6BB removes the faceplate from the equation. What the PMX-6BB Is and Why it Looks Like NothingThe PMX-6BB is a hide-away digital Read more
Street trucks were always a staple of my youth. A lowered truck with a cool paintjob and a badass stereo system. Typically, they were on the smaller side, spawning the name Minitruck. There aren't too many options for street performance trucks as the full-sized pickups have moved to luxury haulers or off-road beasts. So, it is refreshing to see this F-150 Lobo edition. Ford Read more
Sound deadening as part of a complete car audio upgrade helps to reduce vehicle noise and improve the driving experience, so you can enjoy your morning commute while listening to your favorite tunes or podcasts. Vehicle noise can get in the way of a smooth listening experience, prompting you to turn up the volume while driving. If you’re thinking about upgrading your car audio, Read more
Recently, the folks at KICKER have given us a reason to take a look at a product that’s designed to literally shake the industry – the KICKER SoloXS L7XS subwoofers. Designed with massive continuous power handling, extreme excursion capability and some unique service features, these monster subwoofers will move air like few others. Let’s check them out! KICKER SoloXS Read more
Not long ago, we looked at how an increase in subwoofer voice coil temperature reduced the power delivered from your amplifier. With component temperatures easily exceeding the boiling point of water, the impedance of the voice coil can increase by more than 50%. Manufacturers that understand this go to great lengths to include technologies to help keep things cool so you can Read more
A high-quality car audio system can make every drive more enjoyable, immersing you in rich, clear sound. However, many car owners unknowingly make mistakes that degrade sound quality, leading to weak bass, distorted highs, or an overall lackluster experience. Avoiding these common pitfalls ensures you get the most out of your investment in aftermarket audio equipment.Below, Read more
