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 […]
Car Audio
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 […]
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 […]