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It should come as no surprise that supply chain issues have wreaked havoc on the automotive industry. From the need to shut down production facilities to shipping vehicles with missing features or components, automakers’ inability to get the parts they need has changed the new vehicle buying experience. While the aftermarket can’t supply a body control module or ABS module, we Read more
If you’ve been paying attention to the car audio industry over the last decade, you know that the number of discrete channels available from quality amplifiers has increased steadily. Some better brands now have solutions with as many as 12 channels. So let’s consider why you might want more amplifier channels in your car audio system. Car Audio Systems Using Amplifiers in Read more
While it’s fun to talk about the more complex car audio systems that include digital signal processors and have an amplifier channel dedicated to each speaker, the reality is that most car audio systems use speaker systems that include passive crossovers. We’ve repeatedly discussed the importance of having your car audio system calibrated after the installation is complete to Read more
You may not know it, but many wires and cables have information markings along their length. Many companies include length markings at 12-inch intervals. If you’ve ever purchased a spool or box of CAT5 network cable, you may even find that the markings include individual lengths so network technicians and installers can measure the start and end of an installation to bill their Read more
The midsize SUV space is crowded. Volvo wants to separate itself from the pack by not only offering a vehicle with its usual safety features, but also one that’s a technology workhorse. You want a hybrid that you can drive electric-only so you only need to worry about filling up with gas on long trips? Check. You want a large center touchscreen with built-in Google integration Read more
Home and car audio speakers are surprisingly simple devices in concept, but their quality and performance hold complex considerations. If you’ve been a longtime reader of our articles here at BestCarAudio.com, you know we strive to educate consumers about how car audio upgrades like speakers work and what separates one from another. In this article, we will once again dive into Read more
In 2020, we looked at how laser engravers were changing how car audio systems were being built. The popularity of these solutions has grown at a stunning rate, making them a go-to tool for many shops around Canada and the United States. In this article, we’ll examine a few more examples of how expert fabrication specialists use lasers to cut and engrave plastics and other Read more
The Consumer Technology Association, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Association, has updated the CTA-2006 Standard for Testing and Measurement Methods for In-Vehicle Audio Amplifiers to revision D. The original standard, known as CEA-2006, was introduced to help eliminate bogus amplifier power claims and make it easy to compare car audio amplifier power production Read more
A while back, we took a look at tweeter and midrange directivity in the context of audio system design. Unfortunately, we neglected to talk about woofer directivity, so let’s dive into that immediately to cover all the bases. We’ll also explain why this information is vital in creating a car audio system that sounds great no matter where you’re sitting. Testing Speaker Read more
