A discussion of different ways car radios allow you to access large music collections on a USB memory stick.
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Product Spotlight: Mosconi Pro 4|30
The Mosconi Pro 4|30 amplifier was designed to be reliable and sound great. Let’s look at this high-power four channel amplifier.
Why Battery Voltage is Key to Your Car Audio Amp’s Performance
Wondering how battery voltage affects amp output? Discover tips to power up your car audio performance today!
Product Spotlight: Focal PS 165 SF
If you are in the market for a set of speakers to enhance your mobile audio system, visit a local authorized Focal dealer and ask about the Focal PS 165 SF Slatefiber set.
Unlocking the Secrets of Human Hearing: Understanding Weighting Curves in Audio
Though it might surprise you, human hearing is significantly more sensitive to some frequencies than others. You can think of this phenomenon as our built-in frequency response. However, unlike a speaker or amplifier, variations are not something we want to compensate for in an audio system—at least, not directly. Let’s discuss how human hearing works […]
CarPlay Sound Quality: Wired vs. Wireless—Which Is Better?
A reader requested that we compare the sound quality performance of wired and wireless Apple CarPlay. This is a great idea, as very little information is provided about the communication standards used to send audio signals wirelessly to a source unit. So, let’s look at distortion characteristics and frequency response to see if there is […]
Five Essential Car Audio Maintenance Tips
Unlike home audio systems, car stereo upgrades have to withstand harsh conditions. Your car, truck or SUV subjects your system to vibration, bumps and massive temperature changes. At home, as long as there isn’t a flood, everything should work fine for decades with regular dusting. Your car stereo system might not be quite as foolproof. […]
Powering Car Audio Systems at Home: The Ultimate Power Supply Guide
One of the most common questions we receive is whether you can use car audio products, like radios and amplifiers, in the home or shop. The answer is a resounding yes! However, the real challenge lies in finding a suitable power supply, especially for high-power amplifiers. We’ve recently dedicated a significant amount of time to […]
Car Audio Subwoofer and Speaker Inductance – Less Is More!
Even though most car audio speakers are chosen without regard for genuine performance, our goal of educating consumers remains steadfast: If you’re searching for a high-quality car audio system, understanding how speakers work and what differentiates the great from the mediocre is essential. In this article, we’ll explore the topic of speaker inductance, what affects […]
Car Audio Battery Fuse Size and Purpose
If you’ve looked at an amplifier installation kit, you’ll see it comes with about 17 feet of power wire, a shorter length of ground wire and a fuse holder. The intent of this fuse holder is for it to be installed as close as possible to the positive battery terminal. As for the fuse size, […]