A client from San Jose recently dropped into California Car Sounds and Tint to inquire about upgrading the radio in his Toyota Highlander. The client owned an Android phone and wanted a radio that included Android Auto so that he could communicate safely while in the vehicle. At the same time, his wife used an […]
Car Audio
3 Stages to Better Car Audio: Stage 3 Speakers
The third stage of the California Car Sounds and Tint process of upgrading your car audio system is upgrading the speakers and adding sound deadening in your vehicle. Once you have an amplifier with integrated digital signal processing and we’ve installed a subwoofer to take care of low-frequency sound reproduction, the last step is to […]
Music Listening Preferences
When it comes to designing car audio systems, retailers need to take into account how their clients want their music to sound. Everyone seems to have different preferences for the amount of bass or high-frequency content. These tonal balance preferences can change based on the choice of music and the listener’s mood. In most cases, […]
3 Stages to Better Car Audio: Stage 2 Subwoofers
This second stage of the California Car Sounds and Tint process of upgrading your car audio system will discuss the addition of subwoofers to your vehicle. Over the years, car audio subs have gained a bad reputation. Many see them as being overly loud and prone to annoying people as cars drive by. The reality […]
3 Stages to Better Car Audio: Stage 1 Amplifiers & Processors
When it comes to improving the sound of your car stereo, the first step is to upgrade your amplifiers with the help of California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell, California. This article is the first of three in a series that outlines a three-step process to dramatically improve the performance of any mobile entertainment […]
Car Audio Technologies
Just as the invention of the transistor eliminated the need for vacuum tubes, advances in technology allow us to create new and unique entertainment solutions with more and more features. We thought it would be fun to take a quick look at a few important car audio technologies throughout history. Transistors The first car radios […]
Product Spotlight: Pioneer AVH-W4400NEX
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 […]
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 […]