California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell is proud to introduce the Pioneer AVH-W4400NEX multimedia receiver with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. What separates the 4400NEX from most other systems on the market is that both Android-based phones and iPhones can connect wirelessly to the system to let you send text messages, make phone calls […]
Car Audio
Local Client Gets Porsche Cayenne Apple CarPlay Upgrade
A client recently contacted California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell about installing an Apple CarPlay upgrade in his 2011 Porsche Cayenne. The client purchased an upgrade module for his Porsche PCM radio that adds Apple CarPlay functionality, as well as including a backup camera input. After inspecting the vehicle and looking through the installation […]
Subaru WRX Radio Upgrade for Campbell Client
A client from Campbell recently contacted California Car Sounds and Tint about upgrading his Subaru WRX radio with a CarPlay solution. The client works for Apple and wanted to be able to use his iPhone with this smartphone integration system. We demonstrated several solutions for the client before settling on a multimedia receiver from Pioneer. […]
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 […]