Under the hood, most remote car starters are very similar. Most brands offer two or three different controllers and allow the shop you work with to bundle those units with different remotes, providing varying levels of range and features. In this article, we partnered with the industry-leading remote starter manufacturer Compustar to explain the different […]
Breaking In New Car Speakers: Fact or Myth?
One of the most common pieces of advice you might hear when installing a new set of car speakers is to “break them in” before expecting their best sound quality. The idea is that speakers need a certain amount of playtime before their performance reaches its full potential. But is this actually true, or is […]
Product Spotlight: Memphis Car Audio Mojo MJ1212
There are hundreds of companies manufacturing car audio subwoofers these days. Most of them are “off the shelf” products built with specific logos or color schemes. As such, very few of them stand out from the rest. The Memphis Car Audio Mojo series subwoofers are different from these also-rans. They offer features and technologies that […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Sound Without Replacing Your Factory Radio
Modern vehicles often integrate the radio with navigation, climate control, and safety features, which makes replacing it both complicated and expensive. Thankfully, you do not have to swap out your factory head unit to enjoy dramatically better audio. With the right upgrades, you can keep all your vehicle’s built-in functionality while achieving a rich, detailed, […]
Understanding Bypass Modules and Data Interfaces in Remote Starter Systems
Remote car starters have become one of the most sought-after upgrades for vehicle owners who want convenience, comfort, and efficiency, especially during extreme weather months. But integrating a remote start system into today’s vehicles involves much more than basic 12V wiring. Modern cars are equipped with sophisticated electronics and factory-installed security systems that require equally […]
How Much Power Do You Really Need in a Car Audio System?
One of the most common questions among car audio enthusiasts is, “How much amplifier power do I really need?” It’s a fair concern. Many assume that more watts automatically equal better sound, or that a bigger amp will solve all their audio problems. While power is an important factor in overall system performance, it’s not […]
Sweet Sounds 1,400+ Photo Mashup – Car, Motorcycle & Marine Audio Projects
Sweet Sounds Photo Mashup: 1,400+ Images from the 2000s and Beyond After we released “The First Ten Years, 1993–2003” we started getting a bunch of “okay… where’s the rest?” messages. 😄 The problem is: it takes forever to sort and arrange decades of photos by year, vehicle, and event. But it doesn’t take long to […]
The First Ten Years of Sweet Sounds (1993–2003)
The First Ten Years of Sweet Sounds (1993–2003) What an amazing journey it’s been! I was digging through tens of thousands of photos and videos from the last 32 years and realized a lot of this needs to be shared. So… here begins a long trip down memory lane: the first ten years of Sweet […]
10th Annual Coats for Kids — Save $50 on Remote Car Starters | Sweet Sounds Mankato
Save up to $50! Coats for Kids, Remote Car Starter Promo 2025 — Now until Thanksgiving 10 years strong. For a decade, Sweet Sounds in Mankato has hosted our Coats for Kids Remote Car Starter promotion—and the community response has been incredible every single year. For 2025, we’re keeping the winning formula: donate a new […]
The Anatomy of a Clean Car Audio Installation: What Sets the Pros Apart
When most people think about upgrading their car audio system, they focus on equipment: better speakers, a more powerful amplifier, or a subwoofer that hits harder. But one of the most important and often overlooked aspects of great car audio is the installation itself. A clean, professional installation is more than just a tidy appearance. […]
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