In a recent online discussion, someone stated that a car audio amplifier couldn’t be power-hungry. After the eye-twitching passed and our heart rates settled, we knew this was a perfect topic for our series on car audio myths. Let’s look at how amplifiers, specifically subwoofer … [Read more...] about Car Audio Myths: Car Audio Amplifiers Can’t be Power Hungry
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Can I Swap the Factory Subwoofer in My Car for Better Performance?
Every so often, someone asks if it’s a good idea to upgrade their factory-installed stereo system by swapping out the original subwoofer with a new one. We aren’t talking about building a new enclosure and adding a dedicated amplifier. They want to put a different 6-, 8- or … [Read more...] about Can I Swap the Factory Subwoofer in My Car for Better Performance?
Screen Replacement Technology Explained: Why OEM Integration Beats Generic Aftermarket Screens
For the owner of a late-model BMW, Audi, or Mercedes-Benz, the vehicle itself rarely feels dated. The engine, the ride quality, the materials, and the engineering often hold up beautifully for a decade or more. The one component that shows its age first is almost always the same: … [Read more...] about Screen Replacement Technology Explained: Why OEM Integration Beats Generic Aftermarket Screens
What Are Speaker Power Compression and Subwoofer Box Rise?
In the car audio world, terms like subwoofer box rise and power compression are relatively familiar to those who push their sound systems to the limit. So, after extensive research (three minutes) and a detailed planning session (another two minutes), we decided that it would be … [Read more...] about What Are Speaker Power Compression and Subwoofer Box Rise?
Do You Need to Break Car Audio Speakers In Slowly?
We were cruising the internet a few weeks ago and noticed a comment from a self-proclaimed car audio expert that new speakers and subwoofers need to be broken in at low power levels. He made it particularly clear that the voice coil needed to be broken in gently. If you’ve ever … [Read more...] about Do You Need to Break Car Audio Speakers In Slowly?