As vehicle manufacturers work to reduce the number of wires that need to be run in a vehicle, more and more have switched to using the vehicle data bus to control amplifiers. Using data commands in concert with digital or fixed-level audio signals also helps to ensure that these … [Read more...] about Upgrading Car Audio Systems with Data Bus Interfaces
Car Audio
Product Spotlight: Mosconi Pro 4|30
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of different options available when picking an amplifier for your car audio system. Some amplifiers focus on offering a diminutive footprint to simplify installation but sacrifice thermal stability. Others concentrate on producing prodigious … [Read more...] about Product Spotlight: Mosconi Pro 4|30
OEM Audio 101: Does It Matter if My Factory Radio Has All-Pass Filters?
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?
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
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