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A while back we published an article that discussed why aiming speakers in a properly designed car audio system was futile. As usual, we received a good deal of feedback about the piece. The comments ranged from the typical “that’s not how it works” to more scientific discussions about how even minor changes in placement had significant effects on imaging and soundstage Read more
What in the world is a coincident coaxial speaker, and how do we measure intermodulation distortion? We know both of these questions were the first thing you thought about when you woke up this morning. But, don’t fret; the BestCarAudio.com team is here to answer these life-altering questions, calm your nerves and, of course, help you choose the best solutions possible for your Read more
The staff here at BestCarAudio.com look at dozens of installation photos each day and continue to see tweeters that aren’t installed in a way that will maximize the listening experience. Our goal is to help consumers get the best performance possible from their car audio system upgrades, so we’re going to perform two tests to demonstrate the importance of understanding speaker Read more
For years audiophiles claimed that signal processing was counterproductive and that they wanted the purest, most straightforward signal path from the source unit to their speakers. This philosophy applies as much to those interested in home audio as it does to those who enjoy music in their cars. However, the reality is, we don’t live, work or drive in an anechoic chamber. As Read more
Situated between BLAM’s Signature and Relax solutions, the Live series of speakers from BLAM is designed for car audio enthusiasts who want the experience of an in-person musical performance in their vehicle. With five component speaker sets, three dedicated midrange driver solutions and a coaxial speaker system, there’s likely a solution that will deliver that “French Sound” Read more
For car audio enthusiasts who’ve invested time studying the Thiele/Small parameters of speakers and subwoofers, you’ll know there is a specification called Xmax. This variable, typically expressed in millimeters or inches, is intended to describe the one-way excursion capability of the driver. Put another way, it’s the distance the cone can move forward or rearward from its Read more
Decades ago, car audio professionals were adamant about the statement that tweeters needed to be installed right beside the midrange speakers in your car audio system. Is this accurate? The answer is that it depends on a few variables. Keeping them close can’t hurt, but it might come at the expense of improving the soundstage location in your audio system. Why Did Tweeters Read more
Welcome to the BestCarAudio.com 2020 Car Audio Speaker Buying Guide. If you’re shopping for new speakers for your car or truck, the information in this guide will help you choose a solution that offers the best performance for your budget.If you’re an avid reader of BestCarAudio.com, then you know we consider speaker design and performance as the most important elements in Read more
If you enjoy cranking your music, the SPL Show Neo speakers from Hertz might be the perfect solution for your car, truck or motorcycle. Designed with ultra-compact, high-flux neodymium magnets, these speaker solutions are capable of delivering rock-concert volume levels to ensure you hear every part of your music loudly and clearly. More-Powerful New Magnets The Hertz SPL Read more
