Installing a mobile audio system involves much more than just hooking up some wires and driving in a few screws. Almost all vehicle manufacturers have realized that some amount of audio system tuning will dramatically improve their customers’ experience. When you decide it’s time to upgrade your factory audio system, we need to take into […]
Why Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Make Sense in Your Vehicle
Sweet Sounds in Mankato is the headquarters for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. We spend a lot of time in our cars these days. Therefore, it would make sense to have the technology in your vehicle that allows you to use your phone safely while you drive. Whether you use an iPhone or an Android […]
Let Sweet Sounds Add Bluetooth Convenience To Your Car
Many clients come to Sweet Sounds in search of Bluetooth convenience solutions for their vehicles. The lawmakers here in Minnesota are working on a bill to make talking without a hands-free solution illegal. This law has raised the awareness of the need for a safe way to communicate while behind the wheel. Sweet Sounds has […]
Why are Speakers Different Sizes?
When you head to your local mobile electronics specialist in search of new speakers, there are a few criteria to keep in mind. Choosing a speaker size can go one of two ways: You can pick something that fits a specific mounting location or you can choose based on the characteristics of the speaker relative […]
Why Buy A Bigger Amplifier?
When an audio enthusiast goes shopping for an amplifier, the question of “how much power do I need?” comes up almost every time. There are a few factors to take into consideration when answering this question. This article looks at those factors and provides some technical background to help support your decision. Why Do We […]
What Is An MP3 File?
You cannot have talked about audio and computers any time in the last 15 years and not have heard of an MP3 file. MP3 audio files and websites, like the original Napster, started a shift in where, how and when people acquired music. If you are on the older end of the spectrum, like many […]
Amplifier Classes: Making Sense Out of Class AB and Class D Amps
Amplifiers have a very tough job. They have to take a very low voltage signal and increase it in amplitude so it can drive a speaker. In this transformation, we expect the signal to remain pure – no distortion or no noise should be added. We also want significant amounts of power to drive our […]
Rear Seat Entertainment Makes Life Easier
Here at Sweet Sounds in Mankato, MN, we know summer is approaching and many people will be spending extra time traveling in their vehicles and taking long road trips with their families. That’s why we have a team that specializes in installing rear seat entertainment. With one of these systems, time spent in the car […]
The Best Way to Add Subs and Bass to Your Factory System
Sweet Sounds in Mankato has been adding subs and bass to factory stereo systems since our founding in 1993. If you have ever been at a live concert and felt like you were being immersed in the music, it was the bass. Real, accurate, tight bass makes music come alive. As you turn up your […]
Acoustic Suspension Subwoofer Enclosures Explained
Enclosure, box or cabinet: Whatever you want to call them, where you install your speaker or subwoofer is critically important to their resulting performance. In this article, we focus on the simplest and most forgiving of enclosures to design and construct – the acoustic suspension or sealed enclosure. The Laws of Physics There are a […]
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