When it comes to bang-for-the-buck upgrades to any audio system, none can beat the dramatic difference of adding a subwoofer. Factory audio systems are getting pretty good at producing a soundstage in front of the listener, and they are EQed well enough not to be painful to enjoy – but one thing they all have […]
Car Audio
San Jose Porsche Client Gets 993 Audio System Upgrade
An existing client from San Jose dropped in at California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell to inquire about an upgrading his 1996 Porsche 993 audio system. We had installed a sound system in his 1973 Corvette and he was very pleased with the work we did. With the Corvette on its way to the […]
San Jose Client Gets Infiniti QX56 Stereo System Upgrades
A client from San Jose dropped into California Car Sounds and Tint about a year ago to talk about some upgrades to his 2006 Infiniti QX56 stereo system. We spoke with the client about how he listens to his music and his goals for the sound system upgrade. Once we had a clear grasp of […]
Passive Vs Active Crossover Networks
To optimize the performance capabilities of a speaker, it should operate within the frequency range for which it was designed. A woofer or subwoofer won’t be able to reproduce high frequencies accurately. A tweeter will self-destruct if you ask it to try to play bass frequencies. For this reason, we use three- and four-way speaker […]
Campbell Golfer Gets Impressive Yamaha Drive2 Stereo System
A client of ours from here in Campbell dropped into California Car Sounds and Tint to talk about a Yamaha Drive2 stereo system upgrade. A while back we helped resolve some audio system issues in his twin-turbo GMC Denali. As soon as he bought this new golf cart, he knew exactly where to take for […]
Chevrolet Silverado Alpine Restyle Kit for San Jose Dealership
A Chevrolet dealership from San Jose contacted California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell to talk about a 2017 Silverado Alpine Restyle system as part of an upcoming promotion. We showed them the Alpine Restyle solution for 2014-up Chevy Silverado pick-ups. As soon as they saw the massive 10-inch screen, they knew they had to […]
Are Single or Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Better?
When it comes to buying subwoofers, a lot of people have questions or make assumptions about the benefits and drawbacks of single voice coil and dual voice coil versions. Understanding the differences between them requires a slightly enhanced understanding of how an amplifier works. We cover both topics in this article. How an Amplifier Works […]
San Jose Client Adds Nissan 370Z Backup Camera and Navigation System
A client from San Jose stopped by California Car Sounds and Tint to inquire about updating the radio in his 2013 Nissan 370Z. He wanted a radio that included CarPlay and Android Auto so he could communicate safely while driving. We showed him the Pioneer AVIC-7201NEX navigation receiver and demonstrated how the smartphone integration worked […]
Alpine Restyle Brings Technology to the Dash
California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell is proud to announce that we are now an authorized Alpine Restyle dealer. When it comes to upgrading the source unit in trucks and Jeeps, nothing equals the features and seamless integration that Restyle head units offer. Let’s look at what sets Alpine’s solutions apart from everything else […]
GMC Sierra 2500HD Radio Update for Redwood City Client
A client from Redwood City, California, brought his GMC Sierra 2500HD to California Car Sounds and Tint at the advice of one of our long-time customers. The client wanted to upgrade his factory-installed navigation to something more modern. We discussed what options the client was after and suggested that the Alpine Restyle X009-GM solution would […]