Most people understand the importance of amplifier power specifications. In most cases, more power is a good thing, that is, until you reach the thermal or suspension limits of the speakers you are using. One specification that is also very important in a mobile electronics amplifier, processor or source unit is Signal-to-Noise Ratio. In this […]
Coat For Kids Promotion Now Going on at Sweet Sounds
Sweet Sounds of Mankato, MN, is proud to participate in Coats for Kids, a program to generate donations of new and gently-used winter coats for local children in need. For every customer who brings in a new or gently used winter coat for a child, Sweet Sounds will offer up to a $50 discount on installation of […]
Vehicle Lighting Upgrades Offer Many Options
When it comes to driving in the dark, the quality and quantity of lighting you have is paramount to your safety, and the safety of those around you. In recent years, automakers have begun to put significant effort into their lighting systems. From the days of incandescent lighting to upgrades with halogen gases, high-intensity discharge […]
Compustar Slice 9402 Remote Start (RF-2w9402-SS)
Effective 2019, The Slice 9402 has been officially retired by Compustar. We highly recommend checking out the Pro T13, Pro R5 and Pro R3-SS as excellent options. Please see all of our current options on our Remote Start Packages page. LIMITED AVAILABILITY! Compustar has just released the brand new Compustar Slice 9402 remote car starter […]
Choosing Speakers for Your Car: Components or Coaxials?
Developing a speaker requires that the designer and engineer balance many different aspects, such as the application, cost and desired performance level of the end product. For the consumer, navigating the thousands of different speaker offerings on the market can be difficult. Two speakers can measure similarly regarding efficiency, power handling and frequency response, but […]
The Importance of Proper Car Audio Speaker Installation
The speakers in your mobile entertainment system are one of the most critical components in determining how your system sounds. If you choose poorly designed speakers that have distortion issues from poor cone, suspension or motor design, no amount of signal processing can make your system sound great. The methods used to install your speakers […]
The Many Benefits of Installing Window Film on Your Vehicle
Automotive window film has been around for more than 50 years. What started as a spray-on process to add privacy has evolved dramatically over the past few decades. Modern window films offer amazing optical clarity, excellent heat rejection, reduced glare and improved occupant protection. Let’s look at what this technology is and some of the […]
DroneMobile Lets You Remote Start Your Vehicle with Android and iPhone
As technology expands at an ever-increasing pace, more and more people come to Sweet Sounds in Mankato looking for remote starters for their vehicles. One particular question seems to come up more often every day: “Can I remote start my vehicle with my smartphone?” As Minnesotans Say, Ya, You Betcha! Our smartphone integration module is […]
Your Amplifier’s Gain Control Is Not A Volume Control
For decades, car audio enthusiasts have been fiddling around with the gain control on their amplifiers in hopes of “getting more out of them.” Many professional installers have scientific, repeatable processes in place to ensure these controls are set to provide the maximum performance and reliability from your audio system. Let’s look at the most […]
Digital Signal Processors Take Your Audio System To The Next Level
Adjusting or modifying audio signals is nothing new. Analog signal processors have been around recording studios and live performances for decades. Everything from equalizers to crossovers and compressors were conceived back when vacuum tubes were popular. As technology advanced, the size, cost and complexity of signal processors decreased. Now, many car audio source units contain […]
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