If you’re planning on having someone upgrade the stereo system in a late-model car or truck, you need to know about all-pass filters. Sometimes called phase EQ or phase rotator filters, this type of signal processing is used in multichannel audio systems to help deliver improved … [Read more...] about OEM Audio 101: Does It Matter if My Factory Radio Has All-Pass Filters?
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Product Spotlight: Focal PS 165 SF
When it comes to premium car audio speaker upgrades, most enthusiasts know that Focal offers more solutions than any other. With offerings ranging from OE replacement to benchmark quality, there’s a speaker at a price point for every budget. In this spotlight, we will look at the … [Read more...] about Product Spotlight: Focal PS 165 SF
DSP 101: Input Connections and Signal Mixing
When it comes to feeding a signal into a digital signal processor, most high-quality units provide your installer with a few options. While even the most basic include RCA inputs, some add the ability to accept speaker-level signals or digital signals in a variety of formats. … [Read more...] about DSP 101: Input Connections and Signal Mixing
Product Spotlight: Alpine i407-WRA-JL
If you’ve been paying attention over the last few years, you’ll know that the folks at Alpine have been offering many different audio system upgrade solutions for Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles. These offerings range from head unit replacement solutions to complete audio … [Read more...] about Product Spotlight: Alpine i407-WRA-JL
Not All Car Audio Sound Deadening Is the Same
When it comes to choosing sound deadening, not every option on the market is the same quality. Different materials, varying thicknesses of butyl and aluminum, and options for foam or lead mean that some research is required before you settle on a solution. In this article, we’ll … [Read more...] about Not All Car Audio Sound Deadening Is the Same