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tenIt’s hard to imagine anyone thinking that having a high-quality subwoofer in their car or truck wouldn’t enhance the overall driving experience. There’s something undeniably fun about adding some serious bass to your music. Sony has steadily released new car audio products over the past few years. Among those exciting introductions is the Sony XS-W124GS 12-inch car audio Read more
While participating in some brand-specific online discussion groups, we often encounter the question: "Is it better to use two good subs or one great one?" Are two 12-inch KICKER L7S subs better than a SoloX? Should you opt for two Hertz Cento CS 250 S4s instead of a Mille ML 2500.3 Legend? What about choosing a pair of Rockford Fosgate P3 twelves over a single T1? There are Read more
Too often, Buick is overlooked by the younger generation. But the Envista Avenir shouldn’t be. It comes with features typically packed into luxury vehicles at twice the price. Moreover, it comes in, dare I say, a seductive package that mimics a Lamborghini Urus. OK, so your friends aren’t going to believe you got a Lambo. But they will be impressed when they see and step inside Read more
This month's car audio question asks what sub amp you should buy for a specific set of subwoofers. It seems like a pretty simple question, right? However, considering all the variables, the selection process gets impressively complicated. Let’s consider seven criteria when picking the best subwoofer amplifier for a specific set of subwoofers. 1. Subwoofer Power Ratings We’ll Read more
The Broken Silence Custom Car Audio team shifted gears this week. To preface, the Mustang Dark Horse will produce over 800 horsepower—300 more than the stock configuration. This boost in power will shave more than a second and a half off the quarter-mile time. It also means even a brief throttle blip might propel the Mustang past the speed limit. To help monitor things, Project Read more
When people think Ranger, they usually envision a small two-door utilitarian pickup truck used by auto parts stores to deliver goods to mechanics around town. The latest generation Ranger has matured and takes its cues from the larger F-150. So, when the latest Ranger Raptor with the SuperCrew cab arrived, I was surprised by its relative size compared to the F-150. The Ranger Read more
Another week has passed, and both B.J. and Adan continue to progress on transforming this stunning Dark Horse Mustang into an amazing SEMA-worthy show car. This update will take us deeper behind the scenes of the tweeter integration into the A-pillars and look at the midrange mounting brackets. High-frequency driver placement is crucial to achieving a realistic listening Read more
For September's BestCarAudio.com Question of the Month, we will look at car radios with a single subwoofer preamp output jack. There seems to be some confusion regarding the perception of quality associated with this design. Further, there are questions about whether or not your installer will need a Y-cable to connect to your subwoofer amplifier. Let’s dive in! What is a Read more
In the third chapter of Project Broken Silence, the team finishes some wiring and begins work on the trunk and speaker installation adapters. Each part of the process ensures the system performs reliably and sounds great. Let’s dive into the details. Ford Mustang Dark Horse Wiring Details The last article covered the speaker wiring that Broken Silence Custom Car Audio added Read more
