Enclosure, box or cabinet: Whatever you want to call them, where you install your speaker or subwoofer is critically important to their resulting performance. In this article, we focus on the simplest and most forgiving of enclosures to design and construct – the acoustic suspension or sealed enclosure. The Laws of Physics There are a […]
Car Audio
The Importance of Proper Cables and Wiring
Installing mobile electronics systems is not as easy as it used to be. In the “good old days,” cars were made from thick metal and didn’t have many electrical components. Modern vehicle construction makes use of the thinnest, lightest materials possible. These body panels are held together with non-conductive adhesives, and it seems that every […]
Car Audio Installation – The Good, Better, Best Approach
Installing mobile electronics in a vehicle is a balance of technical skill and creativity. From the seemingly simple task of connecting wires to the creation of a custom amp rack or subwoofer enclosure, each task requires the car audio installation technician to call upon many different skills. When it comes to installing audio gear in […]
RAM 3500 Safety Upgrades and Alpine Restyle Kit for San Jose Client
A client from San Jose recently visited California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell about some 2018 RAM 3500 safety and technology upgrades. He wanted a camera system that would help him see around his truck while driving or parking, and an easy-to-use source unit. We showed the client several options and explained how we […]
Porsche 996 Subwoofer Upgrade for San Francisco Client
A client from San Francisco recently visited California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell to inquire about a 2004 Porsche 996 subwoofer system upgrade. He had a sub in the car already and didn’t mind the way it sounded. The enclosure was held in place with a cargo strap, giving it a less-than-desirable look in […]
What You Get When You Spend More Money On Speakers
Among the most under-appreciated components in any audio system are the speakers. You could be using the best source unit on the planet, an amazing amplifier, and the most esoteric of interconnects and speaker cables – but if you don’t have great speakers, you still won’t have great sound. Your speakers are the only link […]
Apple CarPlay Explained
According to a AAA survey, the average American drives for about 45 minutes each day. If you compare this time to an eight hour work day, that’s 10% of your work day, on top of the hours you are at your desk. This time is not an insignificant number. If your job involves being on […]
Product Spotlight: Sony HI-Power Source Units
The power ratings on car audio source units have been over-rated for years. Claims of 40, 50 and even 55 watts per channel are emblazoned across the front of radios in an effort to one-up competing products for the title of “most powerful” source unit. Sony recognized the need for a true high-power solution to […]
San Jose Client Gets BMW X5 Speaker Upgrade
A client from San Jose dropped into California Car Sounds and Tint to inquire about a 2016 BMW X5 speaker upgrade. We talked to the client about what he liked about his sound system and what he wanted to improve. He didn’t want to change the appearance of the vehicle, but wanted more clarity and […]
The Reference For Great Sound
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 […]