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?
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Upgrades for Nissan Skyline, the GT-R and Z-Cars
Whether you have a classic 240Z, a 370Z right off the showroom floor or are lucky enough to roll in a Skyline or GT-R, your local specialty mobile enhancement retailer offers a variety of audio, convenience, styling and safety system upgrades. From a technology upgrade like a new … [Read more...] about Upgrades for Nissan Skyline, the GT-R and Z-Cars
Dual Bluetooth Phone Support Makes Communicating Easier
In recent years, car radio manufacturers have added simultaneous dual Bluetooth phone support. At a quick glance, the ability to connect two phones to a single radio seems like a great solution for a family where the parents will be travelling in the vehicle at the same time. … [Read more...] about Dual Bluetooth Phone Support Makes Communicating Easier
Proper Size Is Key for Subwoofer Enclosures
When it comes to subwoofers or speakers, they need to be installed in a correctly sized enclosure to deliver accurate performance and useful bass extension. Speakers are complex devices that rely on their suspension components and the enclosure they are installed in to determine … [Read more...] about Proper Size Is Key for Subwoofer Enclosures
Product Spotlight: ADS iDatalink Maestro APX Kits
In February of 2025, Automotive Data Solutions (ADS) introduced the world to a new way of installing car radios. In their presentation, they discussed how aftermarket source unit installations evolved from under-dash to DIN and, subsequently, 2-DIN shapes. Their iDatalink Maestro … [Read more...] about Product Spotlight: ADS iDatalink Maestro APX Kits