If you are looking for a great speaker upgrade at a reasonable price, stop by California Car Sounds and Tint and check out the new Focal Flax Speakers. Designed by Focal in France, the Flax series offers component and coaxial speakers, as well as several subwoofer models. Read on to see what makes Flax sound […]
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Product Spotlight: Alpine iLX-107
If you own an iPhone and are looking for the latest in CarPlay technology, then drop into California Car Sounds and Tint to check out the new Alpine iLX-107. Introduced at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the iLX-107 is the first aftermarket source unit to feature wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity. Let’s take […]
Product Spotlight: Sony GS Series Speakers and Subwoofers
The Sony GS series of source units, amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers offers excellent performance at accessible price points. In this spotlight, we take a close look at the features and benefits of the GS-Series speakers and subwoofers. GS Component and Coaxial Speakers The GS series includes the XS-GS1621 6.5-inch coaxial, the XS-GS1621C 6.5-inch component and […]
Sound Deadening: A Great Upgrade For Any Vehicle
If you have purchased a set of premium car audio speakers from a respected mobile electronics retailer in the past few years, then you should be familiar with the concept of sound deadening. If you aren’t familiar with this, or want to know more, then read on! We think you will find sound deadening is […]
BMW 3-Series Subwoofer System for Saratoga Client
A client from Saratoga brought his 2015 BMW 3-Series to Calfifornia Car Sounds and Tint in search of a subwoofer upgrade. We had a look at the available space in the car and discussed his expectations for the system. We designed a classy solution that would sound great. Our plan was to create a fiberglass […]
Everything You’ve Wanted To Know About Audio Distortion – Part 2
If you were able to grasp the concepts outlined in the first article about audio distortion, then this one will be a piece of cake. If not, head back and have another read. It can be a bit complicated the first time around. Undistorted Audio Analysis When looking at the specifications for an audio component […]
Classic Corvette Stereo Upgrades for San Jose Client
A client from San Jose dropped into California Car Sounds and Tint in search of a dash speaker upgrade for his 1972 Chevrolet Corvette stereo system. We provided the client with a quote to upgrade the dash speakers and gave him a tour of our facility. A 1966 Mustang we recently finished was still at […]
Everything You’ve Wanted to Know About Audio Distortion – Part 1
When we talk about any signal, be it audio, video or data, there is an accompanied reality for alterations and errors made to that signal as it passes through different electronic components, conductors or magnetic fields. While we get concerned when we hear that a component introduces distortion or when we read distortion specifications, distortion […]
Avoid Inferior, Fake Audio Products, Buy from an Authorized Dealer
Avoid headaches and fake audio products by shopping at California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell. We know you have seen thousands of fake Oakley sunglasses and have questioned the authenticity of the Rolex watches the guy on the street corner is selling, but did you know that there are also fake car audio products? […]
Subwoofer Enclosures, More Than Just a Box
For decades, there has been discussion after discussion about which of the different subwoofer enclosures are “the best” and why. Let’s take a look at why we need a subwoofer enclosure at all, and how the three popular styles – sealed, vented and bandpass – differ in their design and performance. Back-Wave Management If you […]