Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
I was recently rewatching the YouTube video from GoldenSound about how he tested the quality of the MQA file format by uploading several test tones and part of a song to Tidal. His results showed without any shadow of a doubt that the MQA format didn’t meet many of the claims made by the company. This article isn’t about MQA, thankfully.I’ve often wondered about the quality Read more
A few car companies fell woefully behind when it comes to infotainment systems. Brand-new vehicles sold in 2017, 2018 and 2019 that didn’t have proper smartphone integration or connectivity were outdated. By now, you’ve heard of RDV Automotive Technology and their CarPlay and Android Auto interfaces for modern multimedia systems. The RDV folks have a few tricks up their sleeves Read more
Have you ever been waiting to pick someone up from work or school and wished you could watch a video on the screen in the dash of your car or truck? If the radio in the vehicle has Apple CarPlay with a USB connection, the RDV Automotive Technology Streamer is the perfect solution. This simple USB device will let you watch Netflix, YouTube, HBO Max and many more streaming Read more
If you’ve been into car audio for any amount of time, then you’ll remember when magazines used to compare products head to head. Even if you didn’t read the specific multi-product reviews, the gigantic buyers guide issues listed all the pertinent specifications so you could see how one radio, speaker or amplifier stacked up against the competition. Now that all the print car Read more
The focus of this Test Drive Review is the amazing Sony XAV-AX7000 6.95-inch multimedia receiver. Equipped with Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming, Android Auto and CarPlay smartphone integration and dual USB ports that support popular digital media formats, this is an impressive upgrade option with those features alone. When you take into account Read more
Can I watch movies while driving? It’s a common question at specialty car audio retailers all around the world. Multimedia receivers capable of displaying video have been available since the mid-’90s, and while TV tuners, VCRs, DVD players and digital media playback have progressed over the years, so too have state and provincial laws. Let’s look at where things stand in terms Read more
