This second stage of the California Car Sounds and Tint process of upgrading your car audio system will discuss the addition of subwoofers to your vehicle. Over the years, car audio subs have gained a bad reputation. Many see them as being overly loud and prone to annoying people as cars drive by. The reality […]
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3 Stages to Better Car Audio: Stage 1 Amplifiers & Processors
When it comes to improving the sound of your car stereo, the first step is to upgrade your amplifiers with the help of California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell, California. This article is the first of three in a series that outlines a three-step process to dramatically improve the performance of any mobile entertainment […]
Car Audio Technologies
Just as the invention of the transistor eliminated the need for vacuum tubes, advances in technology allow us to create new and unique entertainment solutions with more and more features. We thought it would be fun to take a quick look at a few important car audio technologies throughout history. Transistors The first car radios […]
Bang for Your Buck – What Separates One Amplifier from Another?
In our Bang for your Buck series, we talk about product features and component designs that offer increased value and performance. We’ve discussed source units and speakers, and now it’s time to take a deep look into amplifiers and what separates one amplifier from another. Years ago, a prominent mobile audio enthusiast claimed that all […]
Bang For Your Buck: Car Audio Amplifier Features
Shopping for a new car audio amplifier is tricky. There are thousands of amplifiers available from at least a hundred car audio companies. Picking the right amp for your system requires balancing an expectation of performance with the cost and features of the amp in question. In this issue of Bang for Your Buck, we […]
Bang For Your Buck: Car Audio Speaker Technologies
We recently talked about the difference between good and great speakers. In a nutshell, when you choose great speakers, you get more power handling, the potential for more output and dramatically improved clarity, thanks to a reduction in distortion. In this issue of Bang for Your Buck, we are going to look at two car […]
Why a Custom-Built Subwoofer Enclosure is a Good Investment
When it comes to recreating low-frequency information with accuracy and detail, a custom-built subwoofer enclosure from California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell is the best way to add bass to your vehicle. We see a lot of enthusiasts choosing generic or off-the-shelf subwoofer enclosures for their vehicles. While these systems offer great value, more […]
Bang For Your Buck: Car Audio Speaker Upgrades
It should be no surprise that your choice of speakers has the biggest impact on the sound quality of your car audio system. With that said, many consumers simply don’t understand what separates one speaker from another in terms of performance and value. In this installment of Bang for Your Buck, we are going to […]
Bang for Your Buck: Car Audio Source Unit Specifications
In a recent article, we discussed the features to look for when choosing a new source unit for your vehicle. In this article, we delve deeper into the source unit specifications manufacturers provide and explain what they mean, in hopes of helping you weed out a solution that performs the way you want. Charge up […]
Bang For Your Buck: Car Audio Source Unit Features
A long time ago, a friend of mine told me always to ask a salesperson what I would get if I spent 10 percent to 15 percent more on an item I wanted to purchase. At the time, the discussion was related to a large tube-style television. Let’s say the TV I was looking at […]