If you look around the Internet, it won’t take long before you see someone say that hooking up an amplifier is as easy as connecting a few wires. Are they right? Well, yes. You most certainly do need to hook up some wires. You also need to know how to connect those wires, disassemble your […]
Car Audio
Upgrading Your Classic Car Technology For Safety and Convenience
While modern vehicle features such as lane departure warning systems and adaptive cruise control aren’t available for your classic car or hot rod, there are modern technologies available for your pride and joy. These will make your next cruise or car show much safer and more enjoyable. Let’s take a look at how classic car […]
Product Spotlight: AudioControl LC-1.1500 Mono Subwoofer Amplifier
It isn’t hard to notice that AudioControl hasn’t eased up on its delivery of amazing new mobile audio product solutions. The latest addition to the AudioControl family is the high-power LC-1.1500 subwoofer amplifier. Rated to produce 1,500 watts of continuous power and equipped with the integration and audio processing features you’ve come to expect from […]
Are Classic Car Audio Amplifiers Better?
If you’ve been in the audio industry for a while, then you’ve likely heard that old-school or classic car audio amplifiers are better than the new stuff. How someone quantifies “better” is somewhat of personal preference. They could be talking about aesthetics or the sound of the product. Whatever it is people like about classic […]
Apple CarPlay Entertainment Options Expanded
iPhone users are excited by the news that Tidal and SiriusXM are now part-compatible with Apple CarPlay. These subscription-based music services add to the extensive entertainment selections already available for control by using your voice. Let’s take a close look at these new Apple CarPlay entertainment options. What is Tidal? In similar fashion to Google […]
The OEM Audio Upgrade Path
Years ago, when someone wanted to make their car stereo system sound better, they bought a new radio. With the complexity of modern infotainment systems, upgrading your radio isn’t always possible. So, what’s a music enthusiast to do? As it turns out, the radio is the least of your worries – unless, of course, it […]
Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX5000
Sony has been steadily increasing its share of the head unit market with the introduction of feature-packed solutions that continue to give consumers the connectivity and source options they want. The latest addition to Sony’s source unit offerings is the XAV-AX5000, a 6.95-inch multimedia receiver with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth. The XAV-AX5000 is […]
JL Audio Stealthboxes for Bass That is Heard and Not Seen
When it comes to adding great bass to a car, truck or SUV, one of the highest performing solutions we have available here at California Car Sounds and Tint are JL Audio Stealthboxes. Based in Miramar, Florida, JL Audio is one of the premier amplifier, speaker and subwoofer manufacturers in the United States. Its Stealthboxes […]
But the Box Power Ratings Say This Subwoofer Will Handle 1,000 Watts!
There is no car audio topic more confusing and inconsistent than speaker power ratings. The fact is, the methods developed to test speakers are quite simple and reliable. If the speaker passes the test, print the number. A long time ago, some unknown manufacturer felt it was important to tell consumers that their speaker would […]
Product Spotlight: Alpine X Series Amplifiers
The new Alpine X Series amplifiers are now available at California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell. These new amps represent a bold step forward in design and performance that specifically addresses the challenges presented by today’s vehicles. From the compact chassis and unique cosmetics to the smooth and detailed sonic performance of these amplifiers, […]