When we talk about any signal, be it audio, video or data, there is an accompanied reality for alterations and errors made to that signal as it passes through different electronic components, conductors or magnetic fields. While we get concerned when we hear that a component introduces distortion or when we read distortion specifications, distortion […]
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Avoid Inferior, Fake Audio Products, Buy from an Authorized Dealer
Avoid headaches and fake audio products by shopping at California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell. We know you have seen thousands of fake Oakley sunglasses and have questioned the authenticity of the Rolex watches the guy on the street corner is selling, but did you know that there are also fake car audio products? […]
Subwoofer Enclosures, More Than Just a Box
For decades, there has been discussion after discussion about which of the different subwoofer enclosures are “the best” and why. Let’s take a look at why we need a subwoofer enclosure at all, and how the three popular styles – sealed, vented and bandpass – differ in their design and performance. Back-Wave Management If you […]
Adding Navigation to the Factory Color Screen in Your Vehicle
Let’s say you purchased a brand-new Dodge Journey, Chevy Silverado or Ford F-150. The vehicle has a big color display for the audio system, and it may even show the heating and air conditioning controls on the same screen. But alas, it would have cost several thousand dollars to add the factory navigation system because […]
Power Wire: OFC versus CCA
When it comes to high-current wiring in a vehicle, there are two types of stranded power wire available: solid copper and copper-clad aluminum. This article looks at the differences between each kind of wire, and explain the challenges of ensuring your high-current device gets the power it needs to do the job you want done. […]
What Is Android Auto?
When it comes to staying in touch with your family and friends while behind the wheel, we all know that it’s best to keep your cellphone in your pocket or purse. What do you do when you just have to communicate? Do it intelligently and safely with a smartphone integration system like Android Auto. Let’s […]
Using Your Factory Key Fob to Control a Remote Starter
Did you know that California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell can add a remote car starter to your vehicle that uses the factory key fob? If you have a keyless entry system with a stand-alone key fob or a remote integrated into the handle of your key, we can remote start your vehicle quickly […]
Your Amplifier’s Gain Control Is Not A Volume Control
For decades, car audio enthusiasts have been fiddling around with the gain control on their amplifiers in hopes of “getting more out of them.” Many professional installers have scientific, repeatable processes in place to ensure these controls are set to provide the maximum performance and reliability from your audio system. Let’s look at the most […]
The Importance Of Professional Mobile Electronics Installation
Several aspects of the automotive industry have always been embraced by hobbyists and do-it-yourself enthusiasts. Being able to say that you created something with your own bare hands would make anyone feel proud. In the mobile electronics industry, carmakers have been rapidly advancing the technology used in new cars. From computer data networks and advanced […]
Guide to Choosing Car Audio Speakers
There is no component more important to the sonic performance of your vehicle’s sound system than the car audio speakers you chose to install. You may own the best radio and amplifier in the world, but without great speakers, none of that great sound can get to your ears. Let’s look at why speakers are […]