Speaker pods and build-outs on A-pillars are becoming increasingly common in custom car audio installations. While some of these solutions look cool, the laws of physics can work against these cosmetic efforts to degrade the performance of your car stereo system. The subject of … [Read more...] about Should Your Car Audio Speakers Be Mounted in Pods?
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Your Car Audio Amplifier Wants More Battery Voltage
If you’ve looked carefully at the specifications of car audio amplifiers for any amount of time, then you’ll know that some designs make more power when they are connected to a higher-voltage electrical system. This type of amplifier is called an unregulated design. In the … [Read more...] about Your Car Audio Amplifier Wants More Battery Voltage
Keys to Proper Car Audio Speaker Installation
Over the years, car audio speakers have been installed in seemingly endless combinations of panels, pods and baffles. Some look great, some sound great and some offer both. Sadly, not everyone understands the physics involved in choosing the ideal installation locations for … [Read more...] about Keys to Proper Car Audio Speaker Installation
Why Do Some Car Stereo Upgrades Need Load Resistors?
If you’ve asked your local specialty mobile enhancement retailer about upgrading your car stereo in recent years, they may have told you that they will need to add load resistors. While seemingly new in concept, the purpose of these resistors is simple. They’re often needed to … [Read more...] about Why Do Some Car Stereo Upgrades Need Load Resistors?
Off-road, Recreational, and Commercial Vehicle Camera Systems Enhance Driving Safety
When we consider modern safety camera systems on cars and trucks, most of us think about being able to see behind the vehicle when we’re parking or backing up. While those are two of the most common uses for video-based collision-avoidance systems, cameras can also make a … [Read more...] about Off-road, Recreational, and Commercial Vehicle Camera Systems Enhance Driving Safety