Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
One common misconception about speakers is that underpowering them can cause damage. This fallacy is supported by minimum power ratings from several manufacturers, which adds to the confusion. Never fear, we’re here to explain why you simply can’t damage a speaker by providing it with only a little bit of power, and we’ll clarify how this myth originated. What Damages Read more
There’s no denying the convenience of having a navigation system in your vehicle, whether it’s smartphone-based or built into your radio. With the nearly instant popularity of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, smartphone-connected radios are quickly replacing built-in navigation solutions as the upgrade of choice. The question is, which is the better navigation solution? Let’s Read more
Most people associate remote car starters with warming up their car or truck in the middle of winter. While the vast majority of remote starters are sold between November and March in the northern United States and Canada, their benefit is just as important on a hot and humid summer day. Read on to find out why a remote starter is a perfect comfort and safety upgrade, even if Read more
If you’re thinking about having the windows of your car or truck tinted, you’ll need to decide how dark of a tint film you want to use. Those of us in the vehicle enhancement industry are accustomed to all the specifications and acronyms, so we don’t bat an eye when people use technical jargon. For the rest of the world, these numbers might not make sense. So, let’s explain Read more
Thinking about your safety is an important consideration when dropping your car off at the local mobile enhancement specialist for an audio system installation. The weight of a subwoofer enclosure, even off-the-shelf models, can easily exceed 100 pounds. Imagine what would happen if you got into a serious accident in a hatchback or SUV without having the enclosure secured to Read more
A lot of articles about high-resolution audio files spout mistruths and myths on the topic. My goal in this article is to explain the real-world benefits of recording music using hi-res equipment and dispel some of the common misconceptions surrounding the benefits of file formats like FLAC and DSD. Without further delay, let’s dive right in. What is High-Resolution Read more
Our continuing look at the tools a mobile enhancement technician should have at his or her disposal brings us to the ever-important digital multimeter. In the same way that an RTA or oscilloscope is needed to measure and quantify alternating-current signals, a high-quality multimeter is the only way to accurately quantify a DC or fixed-frequency AC signal. Read on to find out Read more
As we continue our look at how car audio amplifiers work, let’s discuss how the classic Class AB amplifier output stage works and explain why it’s still the benchmark for high-end audio systems. How Does a Class AB Output Stage Work? We recently looked at the power supply, the input stage and how Class D output stages work to allow your car audio amplifier to reproduce music. Read more
When it comes to safe driving at night, upgrading the headlights in your car or truck with HID or LED bulbs can make a dramatic difference in your ability to see long distances. Dozens of articles and videos on the Internet compare the two technologies. Piecing together information from all of them and wading through the marketing hyperbole can take time. Let’s lay out the Read more
