If you are looking for a multimedia receiver for your car or truck with a bright, clear screen and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, then you’ll want to check out the Sony XAV-AX1000. Equipped with a 6.2-inch, touch-sensitive display and rotary volume control on the front panel, the XAV-AX1000 looks great while being easy and intuitive […]
Car Audio
How to Shop for Car Audio Upgrades
Shopping for car audio upgrades is as personal as shopping for a new car or new shoes. Each of us likes something different, has a different budget and different performance and style preferences. In the case of a new car, your options range from a solid and reliable daily driver in the $14,000 range to […]
Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX210SXM
One of the most recent source unit introductions from Sony Car Audio is the XAV-AX210SXM DVD receiver. This multimedia receiver features a 6.4-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. It’s the first Sony product to include iDatalink Maestro compatibility. Let’s look at the features of this high-value source unit and explain how […]
Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration systems are extremely popular features found in aftermarket source units from all the key brands. The technology behind CarPlay and Android Auto continue to evolve, and in the summer of 2017, the aftermarket industry saw the introduction of wireless CarPlay connectivity. Android followed suit in 2018 with a […]
Great Sound From A Factory Radio
Did you know that you can get great sound in your car or truck using your factory radio as the source? Gone are the days when upgrading your audio system meant swapping in a new receiver. Today, climate controls, vehicle configuration and more are part of the original radio and display, so changes are nearly […]
San Francisco Acura NSX Audio Upgrade Part 2
Not long ago, we shared an article with you that focused on an audio system upgrade we completed on a San Francisco client’s 1996 Acura NSX. As part of that project, we molded a set of TB 872 tweeters from a Focal 165 W-RC component set into the vehicle’s A-pillars. In this article, we are […]
Product Spotlight: Alpine SBV-10-WRA
If you live in the San Jose area and are interested in upgrading the audio system in your 2007 through 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK, drop by California Car Sounds and Tint and ask about the Alpine SBV-10-WRA subwoofer. This custom-designed sub system is an efficient and easy way to add powerful bass to your Jeep […]
Product Spotlight: Alpine PSS-23WRA
If you own a 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JL and are interested in upgrading the factory stereo system, drop by California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell and ask about the Alpine PSS-23WRA. This complete audio upgrade solution combines a powerful four-channel amplifier, a powered subwoofer and new tweeters to bring your sound system to […]
Repeat San Jose Client Adds CarPlay to 1995 Kenworth Truck
A repeat San Jose, CA, client contacted us to add Apple CarPlay to his 1995 Kenworth truck. He had just purchased this vehicle to add to his fleet of other trucks and wanted the convenience and driver safety features CarPlay has to offer. After taking a look at the truck, we chose an Alpine iLX-F309. […]
Every Vehicle Can Benefit From Sound Deadener
One product that most car audio retailers offer that can benefit anyone with a car, truck or SUV is sound deadener. If your vehicle is noisy inside, gets hot quickly or people have trouble hearing you during hands-free phone calls, applying sound deadening can help dramatically. In this article, we’ll explain how sound deadening works […]