Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
In January of 2024, we had the privilege of reviewing the Rockford Fosgate T500-1bdCP amplifier. Based on our experiences with amplifiers from the company, it was no surprise that the amp sounded amazing, was impressively efficient, and exceeded all of its power ratings. The latter is the focus of the re-test. We’ve recently upgraded the power supplies in the BestCarAudio.com Read more
We are kicking off the second chapter of Project: Broken Silence by diving into the Sony Mobile ES audio system design. Next, we’ll explore how the new amplifiers, speakers, and subwoofer integrate with the factory-installed infotainment system. Finally, we’ll examine how Broken Silence Custom Car Audio prepared the vehicle by installing SoundShield sound deadening materials Read more
The Ford Maverick has been a hit as a reasonably priced vehicle that can carry five people comfortably, act as a pickup truck, and even tow! It gets good fuel economy and has a starting MSRP of only $23,400. But good luck landing one at that price, as it has proven very popular. If you are going to offer a package that makes sense to a lot of people, it is going to sell well! Read more
Have you ever wondered how car audio demo vehicles come together? Sony Car Audio just started their latest demo vehicle project—a 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse. The car will be displayed at the 2024 SEMA show in Las Vegas and at retailer and distributor events in the Northeast. Sony has partnered with Broken Silence Custom Car Audio in Greenwich, CT, to build the audio system. Read more
Bass reflex speaker enclosures are extremely popular options for car audio subwoofer systems. These enclosures dramatically increase low-frequency output compared to acoustic suspension enclosures without the need for more power from an amplifier. They also reduce the subwoofer's excursion requirements at low frequencies. There are some essential vent design criteria to Read more
If you've spent more than a few days on any car audio-related social media platform, you've likely seen someone inquire about a melted wire connection. It’s a common issue that many enthusiasts face, and it's understandable that not everyone might be well-versed in Ohm’s law from their grade 9 science class. Despite this, the questions and photos keep coming. Let’s explore some Read more
Unlike home audio systems, car stereo upgrades have to withstand harsh conditions. Your car, truck or SUV subjects your system to vibration, bumps and massive temperature changes. At home, as long as there isn’t a flood, everything should work fine for decades with regular dusting. Your car stereo system might not be quite as foolproof. Let’s look at five quick and simple car Read more
In late October 2023, we had the opportunity to give the Rockford Fosgate R2-1200X1 subwoofer amplifier a thorough Test Drive Review (https://www.bestcaraudio.com/test-drive-review-rockford-fosgate-r2-1200x1/). We were very impressed that this entry-level amp had features and performance that dramatically outperformed entry-level and mid-level products from other brands. Power Read more
My Volvo C40 Recharge showed up in a striking white color they call Cloud Blue (it features way more white than blue), and I admired how clean it looked. It also flaunts an environmentally clean Polestar-engineered powertrain. The interior has a large LCD instrument cluster with a portrait-mounted infotainment screen, but with just enough buttons and dials to make everything Read more
