Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
Many professionals in the car audio industry started their careers as novices installing equipment for themselves or friends in their driveways and garages. That hands-on experience typically led to a job at a local shop and allowed them to learn more about electrical theory, acoustics, physics, and fabrication. Those who have invested time in understanding these advanced Read more
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that we’ve seen dozens of posts asking about easy dash camera installations that don’t cost much. We’ve all but beaten the topic of dash camera quality to death and have reviewed and analyzed several solutions from Momento and Thinkware. Based on the results of our testing, the words “inexpensive” and “dash cam” don’t belong in the same Read more
We recently saw a question on one of the Rockford Fosgate Facebook groups about what gauge of subwoofer wire is appropriate for a particular installation. Thankfully, the person asking the question knew to include the model of the amp and subwoofers he was using. Further, he noted the final load impedance. Best of all, he said he needed three feet of wire. Given all that, we Read more
Having music playing while driving is not only entertaining, but it can be very relaxing. Enjoying your favorite songs while stuck in traffic or on a long drive can help time pass much quicker. We recently received a question from one of our readers about the best way to manage a large music collection. Specifically, they wanted to know what features different radios offer that 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
Every fall, car stereo and automotive accessory shops install thousands of lighting upgrades. These days, the most common upgrade is a set of LED headlight bulbs that fit into the stock light locations. Though it may seem simple, the resulting beam pattern can suffer if the selected bulbs aren't specifically designed for the lens or projector application. Let’s take a close Read more
Our Car Audio Masterclass series offers a comprehensive introduction to the essential concepts of car audio systems, covering everything from basic terminology to advanced measurement techniques. To learn more, check out the other articles in the series:Car Audio Masterclass 101.1 – Audio Basics: Learn key audio terms and concepts. Car Audio Masterclass 101.2 – 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
When 99% of car audio enthusiasts think about a digital signal processor (DSP), they associate it with equalizers, crossovers, and signal delays. In more advanced solutions, a consumer-grade car audio DSP might add the ability to include all-pass filters, an upmixer for a center channel and signal summing. However, at an engineering level, much more is available. Let’s look at Read more
