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 […]
Car Audio
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 […]
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 […]