If you’re on social media, then you’ve likely seen numerous discussions or links to videos about amplifier power ratings. If your goal is an audio system that only plays loudly, then the wattage measurements matter. It seems that many consumers are confused about the correlation between power ratings and quality. Let’s look at why car […]
Audio and Convenience Upgrades for Ford Super Duty Trucks
If you own or are considering purchasing or leasing a Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty truck, your local specialty mobile enhancement retailer has a seemingly unlimited list of audio, convenience and accessory upgrades available. Whether you want to add a subwoofer for better bass response, upgraded lighting for better visibility, or running boards […]
Why Do Marine Audio Installations Take Longer?
Upgrading the stereo system on your boat with new speakers, high-power amplifiers and subwoofers is a great way to make a day on the water a lot more fun. Just be aware that the behind-the-scenes work involved in these installations can take more time and is a lot more complicated than the equivalent work on […]
Let’s Talk About Car Audio Wire Size
Specialty mobile enhancement installation technicians couldn’t upgrade the audio systems in our cars and trucks if they didn’t have access to high-quality, correctly sized wiring. Whether they are connecting a pair of speakers to a radio or running large power and ground wires from a battery to an amplifier, wiring and its size is crucial. […]
What Are Car Audio Preamp Interfaces?
If you’ve purchased a car or truck in the last five to 10 years, there’s a good chance that the stereo system is integrated with the climate control and vehicle configuration system. Without an interface to extract a high-quality pre-amp audio signal, upgrading these vehicles with new speakers, amplifiers or a subwoofer can be difficult […]
Can Cheap Car Audio Speakers Sound Good?
When it comes to good car audio speakers, it’s universally accepted that we’re talking about smooth frequency response and a lack of distortion. Buying a set of good car audio speakers can be a daunting task, with options that vary from well under $50 to over $5,000. Can a cheap speaker sound good? Let’s look […]
Why Upgrading Your Car Audio System with DSP Is a Good Idea
For well more than a decade, respectable mobile enhancement retailers around the world have understood the need for a digital signal processor to be included in any car audio system upgrade. Even if you’ve chosen the lowest-distortion speakers on the planet and your installer has agonized over placement and integration, they still need a way […]
Product Spotlight: Helix M-Series Car Audio Amplifiers
Fitting in just below the feature-loaded P- and V-Series amps are the five Helix M-Series car audio amplifiers from Audiotec Fischer of Germany. The M-Series includes one six-channel, two four-channel and two monoblock amplifiers. These amps are designed around a compact extruded heatsink that makes it easy for your installer to integrate them into your […]
Buying Your First Car Audio Amplifier
One of the biggest upgrades you can make to a basic car audio system is to add a high-power amplifier. The most significant benefit of adding an amplifier is the ability for you to play your music at higher levels without running into distortion. Choosing the right amp for your car or truck is a […]
Automobile Thefts – What Is a Relay Attack?
Throughout the ’90s, factory-installed and aftermarket automotive security systems made it harder and harder to steal vehicles. Now, thieves have become more creative in their methods to take possession of your vehicle. What’s known as a relay attack can have someone into and driving your vehicle in less than a minute. While it seems complicated, […]