Listening to music goes back to the dawn of man. From banging a few tree branches together to the latest computer-generated pop hit, music is a universal language that everyone can enjoy. People who put significant effort into the accurate reproduction of the music they enjoy are often called audiophiles. There is a running joke […]
Car Audio
Ford Raptor Speaker and Sound Proofing Upgrades for Santa Clara Client
A client from Santa Clara contacted California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell about a 2017 Ford Raptor speaker upgrade and sound deadening installation. He loves the look and driving characteristics of his Raptor, but wasn’t thrilled with the noise level. The client also felt that the stereo didn’t sound as good as it could. […]
Campbell Client Adds Nissan 370Z Backup Camera and Pioneer Radio
A client from here in Campbell was referred to California Car Sounds and Tint by a friend. She was looking for a new radio and backup camera for her 2013 Nissan 370Z. We showed the client the Pioneer AVH-4200NEX with CarPlay and Android Auto, and demonstrated how we could mount a camera and have the […]
Modern Navigation Systems for Today’s Vehicles
Paper maps used to be the only way of planning route navigation. Before you, or perhaps your parents, set out on vacation, you would pick up maps for each state or province you planned to drive through, lay them out on the kitchen or dining room table, and highlight the route to take. The problem […]
What Is A Soundstage And Where Can I Buy One?
When it comes to listening to music, there seem to be two kinds of listeners in the context of “where the sound comes from.” Some people want to be enveloped by the music. They want to feel like they are in the very middle of the performance, with sound all around them. This style is […]
Ram 1500 Backup Sensors and Camera for San Jose Client
A local car dealer referred the owner of this 2015 Ram 1500 to California Car Sounds and Tint for a backup camera and parking sensors. We met with the owner to discuss his options before we started work. He asked if we could also upgrade the non-display radio to something better. We started with the […]
Product Spotlight: AudioControl LC-1.800
It should be evident to anyone who has been paying attention that AudioControl has been on a tear lately with the introduction of new car audio products and solutions. The latest addition to the company’s impressive arsenal of mobile electronic wizardry is the AudioControl LC-1.800 subwoofer amplifier. This compact amplifier has all the features required […]
How Car Audio Has Changed Through The Years
If you have been around the mobile electronics industry for more than a decade, then you may have noticed some significant changes. New technologies make our time behind the wheel safer, more entertaining and more productive. Many products offer better performance and efficiency compared to their originals. Innovations and technological advancements let us do things […]
Product Spotlight: NAV-TV M650GM Audio Interface
California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell is proud to announce that the NAV-TV M650GM General Motors MOST audio interface is now available. Upgrading factory audio systems in General Motors vehicles just got easier, and more importantly, sound better with the M650GM. This interface allows us to install a signal processor and amplifiers in your […]
Android Auto Integrates Your Phone and Your Driving Experience
An Android Auto-equipped multimedia receiver from California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell is a great way to stay safe while being productive in your vehicle. Android Auto gives the users of Android mobile devices the ability to use their voice to request commonly accessed phone functions while driving. Let’s check out some of the […]