Choosing new speakers for a late-model car or truck can be challenging. Most people want something that sounds good, fits their vehicle and doesn’t require a second mortgage. The folks at KICKER have heard this message loud and clear, and their KS-Series speakers check off all those boxes while leaving a trick or two up their sleeves. In … [Read More...]
Test Drive Reviews
Test Drive Review: Rockford Fosgate P165-SE
It might not be a stretch to say that thousands of 6.5-inch aftermarket car audio speaker options are available. There are hundreds of brands worldwide, and many of them have almost a dozen solutions for this ultra-popular size. That said, finding a set that sounds great and can play loudly isn’t easy. Our fanatical friends at Rockford … [Read More...]
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Product Spotlights
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Car audio source unit manufacturers are constantly developing new products to fill the gaps between entry-level and flagship models. Sony recently … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate M2-65 and M2-65B Marine Speakers
I remember when only one or two large car audio companies offered products designed specifically for marine applications. These days, there are dozens … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate M2D2-10I and M2D4-10I Marine Subwoofers
When choosing subwoofers for a boat audio system, having the correct drivers for the application is crucial to designing a system that sounds good and … [Read More...]
Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX8500 Multimedia Receiver
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Product Spotlight: Sony XS-W124GS and XS-W104GS Car Audio Subwoofers
Although talking about a trunk full of high-performance subwoofers powered by big amplifiers is fun, Sony knows that many people want a more … [Read More...]