Developing a speaker requires that the designer and engineer balance many different aspects, such as the application, cost and desired performance level of the end product. For the consumer, navigating the thousands of different speaker offerings on the market can be difficult. Two speakers can measure similarly regarding efficiency, power handling and frequency response, but […]
Car Audio
The Importance Of Proper Car Audio Speaker Installation
The speakers in your mobile entertainment system are one of the most critical components in determining how your system sounds. If you choose poorly designed speakers that have distortion issues from poor cone, suspension or motor design, no amount of signal processing can make your system sound great. The methods used to install your speakers […]
What is a Signal Processor and Why Do I Need One?
Music enthusiasts who want to add realism and detail to their mobile sound systems should experience the benefits of a signal processor from California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell, California. We carry some of the top names in the industry, and our installation team is trained to configure a processor to maximize your in-car […]
Product Spotlight: Focal K2 Power
Clients looking for a fantastic speaker upgrade often choose the Focal K2 Power series from California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell. Designed and manufactured at the Focal factory in Saint-Étienne, France, the K2 Power series of subwoofers, component and coaxial speakers have made the Focal brand famous all over the world. Let’s take a […]
Product Spotlight: Alpine iLX-207
If communicating with family, friends and co-workers while you’re on the road is important, visit California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell and check out the new Alpine iLX-207 multimedia receiver. This digital media receiver is equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for the best smartphone connectivity capabilities available today. Read on to find […]
Jeep Wrangler Audio Upgrade for Los Gatos Off-road Client
A client from Los Gatos was referred to California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell by a friend. He decided to drop by the store and ask about what we could do to improve the performance of his 2015 Jeep Wrangler factory sound system. We showed the client several options for source units, speakers and […]
Corvette Speaker Upgrade for San Jose Chevrolet Owner
A client from San Jose brought his 1998 Chevrolet Corvette to California Car Sounds and Tint to have his door speakers replaced because the coaxial speakers were blown. We showed him a set of Illusion Audio Carbon Series C8 components that would fit nicely into his doors. After having a demonstration and explanation of the […]
Digital Signal Processors Take Your Audio System To The Next Level
Adjusting or modifying audio signals is nothing new. Analog signal processors have been around recording studios and live performances for decades. Everything from equalizers to crossovers and compressors were conceived back when vacuum tubes were popular. As technology advanced, the size, cost and complexity of signal processors decreased. Now, many car audio source units contain […]
Watts Are Watts, Or Are They? A Detailed Explanation for Car Audio Guys
When people are looking at purchasing a car audio amplifier, the specification they check most often is how much power it can produce. Power is rated in watts – a universal unit of measurement of power. In this article, we explain what a watt is, and how it is measured – both the correct and […]
Product Spotlight: AudioControl D-4.800 Amplifier
Not long ago, we looked at the impressive new DM-810 digital signal processor from AudioControl. In keeping with their plan to provide consumers with access to the benefits of signal processing, AudioControl has recently introduced the D-4.800 amplifier. The D-4.800 is a high-power four channel amplifier with a built-in, six-channel DSP solution. You get the […]