The owner of this classic 1972 Ford Bronco recently dropped by California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell to inquire about a new stereo system. We’ve installed audio systems previously for this client, and he was very happy with the results. The truck had a basic radio and speakers, but he wanted a full-blown sound […]
Car Audio
Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX8000
Fans of big screens, rejoice! Sony is now shipping the XAV-AX8000 media receiver, and it comes with a massive 8.95-inch touchscreen. Designed to fit into single-DIN ISO-mount radio locations, this receiver is based on the highly respected XAV-AX5000 platform to deliver all the entertainment you could ever want in your car, truck or SUV. Flexible […]
Radio Upgrade for Santa Clara Bentley Continental
A client from Santa Clara recently contacted the team at California Car Sounds and Tint to inquire about upgrading the radio in his wife’s Bentley Continental. The client had originally contacted the local Bentley dealership. Knowing our capabilities, they referred him to us. After inspecting the vehicle and talking to the client, we put together […]
Car Audio Amplifier Remote Control Options
If you are thinking about having your local mobile enhancement retailer add a subwoofer amplifier to your car or truck, you may want to ask them about the remote level or bass boost control options that are available. Being able to adjust the amount of bass your system produces from the driver’s seat allows you […]
Car Audio Amplifier Remote Control Options
If you are thinking about having your local mobile enhancement retailer add a subwoofer amplifier to your car or truck, you may want to ask them about the remote level or bass boost control options that are available. Being able to adjust the amount of bass your system produces from the driver’s seat allows you […]
Product Spotlight: ARC Audio X2 Speakers
The X2 Series speakers from ARC Audio are designed as a high-performance drop-in upgrade for the factory-installed speakers that came with your car or truck. This speaker series was designed based on feedback from ARC Audio retailers around the world to deliver impressive quality and value. With a total of nine models, including a pair […]
How Does a Car Audio Amplifier Work? – The Input Stage
It’s time to look at the input stage of how a modern car audio amplifier works. The input stage is responsible for interfacing with your radio and provides features like the gain control, crossovers, bass boost, remote level control and signal summing that your installer will use to make your stereo system sound great and […]
2014 GMC Sierra Radio Upgrade for Redwood City Client
One of our long-time customers referred the owner of this 2014 GMC Sierra to California Car Sounds and Tint for a radio upgrade. The client had already done a great deal of research to find out what options were available for his truck. The Alpine Restyle X009-GM kit is unlike another other solution in the […]
Why Can’t I Turn the Volume on My Factory Radio All the Way Up?
Whether the sound system in your car or truck is bone stock or upgraded with premium amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers, the system’s maximum volume may not directly coincide with turning the knob up all the way. The short and sweet of why this happens is something called gain overlap. This conscious and deliberate design decision […]
Santa Clara Client Gets Apple CarPlay Added to 2012 Ford F-150
A repeat client from Santa Clara had fallen in love with Apple CarPlay after we installed it in another vehicle of his, and wanted to add it to his 2012 Ford F-150. The ease of use when driving had really become apparent from using the CarPlay smartphone integration, and it was now a must-have for […]