Sweet Sounds

VEHICLE IMPROVEMENT PROFESSIONALS

1418 N. Riverfront Dr. Mankato, MN
  
Contact Us: (507) 345-8863
  • Home
  • Services
    • Car Audio
    • Custom Fabrication
    • Driving Safety
    • Factory Audio System Repair
    • Factory Radio Integration
    • Heated Seat Installation
    • Installation Services
    • Lighting
    • Marine Audio
    • Mobile Video
    • Motorcycle Audio
    • Remote Start
    • Window Tint
  • Gallery
  • About Us
    • Why Choose Us
    • Meet The Team
    • Job Openings
    • Hours and Directions
  • Sales & Promos
  • Blog
    • Articles
    • Featured Installations
    • Installations
    • Products
  • Space for Lease
  • Contact Us
  • The First Ten Years of Sweet Sounds (1993–2003)

    November 10, 2025 By Jeff Sweere Leave a Comment

    The First Ten Years, a custom car audio trunk with neon and plexiglas

    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 […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Custom Fabrication, FEATURED INSTALLATIONS, INSTALLATIONS, NEWS

    10th Annual Coats for Kids — Save $50 on Remote Car Starters | Sweet Sounds Mankato

    November 10, 2025 By Jeff Sweere Leave a Comment

    Coats for Kids Promotion

    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 […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Remote Car Starters Tagged With: charity, children coats, coats for kids, collect, Compustar, donate, mankato, pro series, Remote Start, stay warm, winter sucks

    The Anatomy of a Clean Car Audio Installation: What Sets the Pros Apart

    November 9, 2025 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    A pinnacle autosound speaker set installed in the trunk of a vehicle

    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. […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate RZR24XP-STG1

    November 3, 2025 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    Rockford Fosgate RZR24XP-STG1

    The 2024 and newer Polaris RZR XP is an extremely popular side-by-side. It combines power, utility and usability to make a day on the trails exciting and enjoyable. If you want to improve your adventure, an audio system upgrade is the perfect choice. Rockford Fosgate offers audio upgrade packages specifically designed for the 2024 and […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, PRODUCTS, RESOURCE LIBRARY, UTV Audio Tagged With: Rockford Fosgate

    Factory Sound vs. Aftermarket Upgrades: What You’re Really Missing

    November 2, 2025 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    A confused looking young woman turning her head to look towards the rear of her vehicle as she sits in the driver seat

    For most vehicle owners, the factory-installed sound system is just another checkbox on the feature list. It might include a recognizable brand name, a few extra speakers, or a digital interface that looks high-tech. But once you turn up the volume or try to enjoy your favorite music on a long drive, the limitations become […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    A Brief History of CAN Bus in Automotive Applications

    October 26, 2025 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    A Mercedes in a garage with a futuristic system coating it

    The Controller Area Network, or CAN bus, is a communications protocol designed to let electronic control units (ECUs) within a vehicle share information efficiently. Systems like the engine, transmission, braking, infotainment, and more all rely on this shared two-wire network. CAN uses differential signaling and a message prioritization system to ensure reliable and timely data […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate RZR24XP-STG6

    October 20, 2025 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    Rockford Fosgate RZR24XP-STG6

    Factory-installed sound systems on side-by-side vehicles quite simply can’t keep up when the throttle is wide open. Even when cruising, they sound thin and weak. The mobile audio fanatics at Rockford Fosgate have just released a killer sound system upgrade for 2024 and newer two-seater Polaris RZR XP models. This 1,500-watt audio upgrade kit includes […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, PRODUCTS, RESOURCE LIBRARY, UTV Audio Tagged With: Rockford Fosgate

    Why Professional Installation Matters for Remote Car Starters

    October 19, 2025 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    An SUV warming up on a cold winter's day

    Remote car starters are one of the most popular aftermarket upgrades for vehicles, especially in regions with extreme seasonal temperatures. The ability to warm up or cool down your vehicle before you even get in offers incredible comfort and convenience. But when it comes to installing a remote starter, how it’s installed is just as […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Remote Car Starters, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    Product Spotlight: AudioControl A600.4

    October 13, 2025 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    AudioControl A600.4

    If you have been around the car audio industry for as long as we have, then you have likely used an audio processor in your vehicle. This veteran company is recognized worldwide for its line output converters, equalizers and crossovers. A few decades later, the brand has introduced several series of amplifiers. Their latest offering […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, PRODUCTS, RESOURCE LIBRARY Tagged With: AudioControl

    What Is ADAS? Understanding Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

    October 12, 2025 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    What Is ADAS? Understanding Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

    Today’s vehicles are smarter and safer than ever before, thanks in large part to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, commonly known as ADAS. These technologies are designed to help drivers stay alert, avoid accidents, and make informed decisions on the road. While many new vehicles come equipped with ADAS features from the factory, there is a […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Driver Safety, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • …
    • 64
    • Next Page »

    Remote Start Packages

    Search Our Installs and Articles

    Why Choose Us?

    Why Choose Us

    Vast Experience and Expertise Counts The number one reason to choose Sweet Sounds is our vast experience that has provided us with the expertise to ensure your experience as a client is unmatched. … [Read More...]

    Car Audio

    Car Audio

    Enjoy Great Sound! At Sweet Sounds, we aim to deliver incredible sounding car audio systems. Whether it’s a set of replacement speakers, a subwoofer add-on or an entire reference-quality audio system … [Read More...]

    Join Our Email List

    Tags

    2008 2015 2016 2017 Alpine Amplifiers Android Auto Apple CarPlay ARC Audio AudioControl Backup Cameras Bluetooth Chevy Compustar Digital Designs DroneMobile Drone Mobile Firstech Focal Ford Harley Davidson Heated Seats Installation Kia mankato Memphis Memphis Car Audio Momento Nissan Processors Radios Remote Car Starter Remote Start Road Glide Rockford Fosgate Sale SiriusXM Sony Speakers Stinger Street Glide Subwoofers Toyota window film window tint

    Location


    Get Directions to Sweet Sounds

    Connect With US

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Hours

    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday9:00 am – 5:00 pm

    Closed Saturday and Sunday

    Copyright © 2025 Sweet Sounds · Privacy Policy · Website by 1sixty8 media, inc. · Log in

     

    Loading Comments...