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 […]
Car Audio
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 […]
Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX200SXM
Early in 2017, Sony launched its XAV-AX100 multimedia receiver with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to rave reviews from retailers and consumers alike. Sony is taking its smartphone connectivity solutions to the next level with the introduction of the new XAV-AX200SXM. This unit builds on the performance and reliability of the XAV-AX100 and adds new […]
Merge Your Phone and Your Drive With Apple CarPlay
Many of our clients here at California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell have told us that since the launch of Bluetooth, no technology has made their daily commute safer than Apple CarPlay. Launched in 2014, CarPlay is a software suite built into the multimedia receiver in your vehicle that uses voice recognition to perform […]
Product Spotlight: Pioneer AVH-4201NEX
When it comes to multimedia receivers, the flagship Pioneer AVH-4201NEX from California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell has all the features you need. Equipped with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, the system makes communicating safely while on the road easy and intuitive. The system includes a fantastic 7-inch, fold-down, touchscreen display and comes with […]
San Jose Client Gets Custom QX56 Sub Enclosure
A client from San Jose dropped in at California Car Sounds and Tint for an audio system upgrade that included a custom QX56 sub enclosure. We posted about the entire build recently, but wanted to take a closer look at the subwoofer system we designed in some detail. The client brought us a pair of […]
Subwoofer Enclosure Locations – Finding Space For Bass
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 […]