• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

California Car Sounds & Tint

The Bay Area's premier destination for vehicle enhancements

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Hours and Directions
  • Why Choose Us
  • Client Reviews
  • Contact Us
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Yelp
  • Audio
    • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    • Car Audio
    • Marine Audio
  • Convenience
    • Emergency Lighting Solutions
    • Lighting Upgrades
    • Navigation
    • Radar Detectors
    • Remote Starters
    • Safety & Convenience
    • Truck Bed and Tonneau Covers
    • Truck Steps and Running Boards
    • Vehicle Security Systems
    • WeatherTech
  • Custom Installation & Fabrication
  • Motorcycle Audio
  • Window Tint
  • Diagnostic & Repair
  • Brands
  • Gallery

BestCarAudio.com

DSP 101: Input Connections and Signal Mixing

December 5, 2021 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

DSP 101 Input Connections and Signal Mixing

When it comes to feeding a signal into a digital signal processor, most high-quality units provide your installer with a few options. While even the most basic include RCA inputs, some add the ability to accept speaker-level signals or digital signals in a variety of formats. Once an audio signal is inside the processor, the […]

Filed Under: Car Audio, ARTICLES, RESOURCE LIBRARY

Not All Car Audio Sound Deadening Is the Same

November 28, 2021 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

Not All Car Audio Sound Deadening Is the Same Quality

When it comes to choosing sound deadening, not every option on the market is the same quality. Different materials, varying thicknesses of butyl and aluminum, and options for foam or lead mean that some research is required before you settle on a solution. In this article, we’ll explain what to look for and what to […]

Filed Under: Car Audio, ARTICLES, RESOURCE LIBRARY

DSP 101: Part 1 — What Is a Digital Signal Processor?

November 21, 2021 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

DSP-101-Part-1-What Is a Digital Signal Processor

Having a digital signal processor in your car audio system is a necessity if you expect your music to sound accurate. We’ve told you many times that speakers are essential to getting great sound. While 100% true, so is the need to calibrate the output of those speakers to work with the acoustics of the […]

Filed Under: Car Audio, ARTICLES, RESOURCE LIBRARY

Does It Matter if My Factory Stereo Has Crossovers?

November 14, 2021 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

OEM Audio 101 Does It Matter if My Factory Stereo Has Crossovers

As we’ve mentioned before, upgrading the audio systems in new cars and trucks is becoming more and more complicated. Features like crossovers, all-pass filters, volume-dependent loudness control and equalization can make the stock system sound respectable with stock speakers, but they present a significant challenge to drivers when it’s time to upgrade. Let’s look at […]

Filed Under: Car Audio, ARTICLES, RESOURCE LIBRARY

UTV Subwoofers Make the Trails More Fun!

November 7, 2021 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

UTV Subwoofers Make the Trails More Fun

Surprising as it might be, subwoofers do a lot more than make the bass in your UTV sound system better. Having a speaker and amplifier dedicated to reproducing low-frequency sound means that the small speakers don’t need as much power and don’t have to work as hard. While most audio enthusiasts associate subwoofers with home […]

Filed Under: ARTICLES, RESOURCE LIBRARY, UTV Audio

Car Audio Installation is a Combination of Science and Art

October 31, 2021 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

Car Audio Installation is a Combination of Science and Ar

Over the years, we’ve highlighted car audio installations that look amazing and we’ve explained some of the science that goes into making those systems sound great. A professional car audio installation technician needs to possess a unique set of skills that includes a certain amount of creativity, as well as a detailed understanding of how […]

Filed Under: Car Audio, ARTICLES, RESOURCE LIBRARY

Speaker Q and How it Affects Sound Quality

October 24, 2021 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

Speaker Q and How it Affects Sound Quality

When it comes to correlating how the parameters of a speaker translate into music reproduction, well, the details are often somewhat sparse. One speaker characteristic that’s often overlooked when searching for new subwoofers or woofers is Q. This unitless number is a key component in describing how the suspension and motor work to control and […]

Filed Under: Car Audio, ARTICLES, RESOURCE LIBRARY

Powersports Speaker Upgrades Improve Sound Quality and Quantity

October 17, 2021 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

Powersports Speaker Upgrades

Powersports speaker upgrades for UTVs and side-by-sides are all the rage these days. Car audio manufacturers offer pods, soundbars and enclosures to let your local specialty mobile enhancement retailer add or enhance the sound system on your Polaris, Can-Am, Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki or Textron vehicle. Let’s look at some of the options available to make […]

Filed Under: ARTICLES, RESOURCE LIBRARY, UTV Audio

Sound Deadening Adds Luxury to Your Car, Truck or SUV

October 10, 2021 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

How to Add Luxury to Your Car or Truck

One trait that has come to be universally expected among luxury vehicles is the quietness of their interior. Once exclusive to such premium vehicles as Mercedes, Audi, BMW and Rolls-Royce, companies like Hyundai and Kia are delivering startlingly quiet interiors. In addition to minimizing road and wind noise, the drone of an exhaust system and […]

Filed Under: Car Audio, ARTICLES, RESOURCE LIBRARY

Will New Speakers Make My Car Stereo Louder?

October 3, 2021 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

Will New Speakers Make My Car Stereo Louder

Over the years, many car audio enthusiasts have complained that while new speakers made their car stereo systems sound better, the new speakers didn’t make the systems any louder. In fact, the more you work to upgrade your speakers, the more you often find that you have traded efficiency for smooth frequency, accuracy and clarity. […]

Filed Under: Car Audio, ARTICLES, RESOURCE LIBRARY

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 21
  • Page 22
  • Page 23
  • Page 24
  • Page 25
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 51
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Search our site with any combination of CATEGORIES, TAGS, or KEYWORDS

  • Category

  • Tag

  • Sort Order

  • Keyword

  • » Reset

FEATURED POSTS

Pioneer DMH-W3050NEX

Product Spotlight: Pioneer DMH-W3050NEX

September 1, 2025 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

Pioneer and car audio go together like coffee and cream or a hot dog with ketchup — classic pairings that make sense. On … [Read More...]

Two SUV's with their trunks open- One has two subwoofers in the back, and the other has only one

Car Audio Bass: Are Two Good Subs Better Than One Great One?

August 31, 2025 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

While participating in some brand-specific online discussion groups, we often encounter the question: "Is it better to … [Read More...]

Footer

Location


Get Directions to California Car Sounds & Tint

Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Find Us

California Car Sounds & Tint

60 E Sunnyoaks Ave, Ste 10
Campbell, California 95008
(408) 378-0409

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Yelp

Copyright © 2025 California Car Sounds & Tint · Privacy Policy · Website by 1sixty8 media, inc. · Log in

 

Loading Comments...