Sweet Sounds

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  • How Much Power Do You Really Need in a Car Audio System?

    November 16, 2025 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    A balanced scale on top of a car with an amplifier on one side of the scale and two speakers on the other

    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 […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    Sweet Sounds 1,400+ Photo Mashup – Car, Motorcycle & Marine Audio Projects

    November 15, 2025 By Jeff Sweere Leave a Comment

    Color Changing, chameleon paint, 1995 suburban with neon lighting and big speakers

    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 […]

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

    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

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