One of the most critical components in a high-quality vehicle entertainment system is your car audio amplifier. While the concept of increasing the power of an audio signal is simple, it can be somewhat complex to execute elegantly the process. Amplifier design is as much as science as it is an art form. In this […]
Can We Add Diesel Remote Starters? Absolutely!
If you own a diesel-powered vehicle, you may have been told that a remote starter won’t work on your engine. Nothing could be farther from the truth. The remote starter experts at Sweet Sounds in Mankato have been installing diesel remote starters longer than anyone in the area. Our staff are factory-trained by Compustar on […]
The Importance Of Professional Mobile Electronics Installation
Several aspects of the automotive industry have always been embraced by hobbyists and do-it-yourself enthusiasts. Being able to say that you created something with your own bare hands would make anyone feel proud. In the mobile electronics industry, carmakers have been rapidly advancing the technology used in new cars. From computer data networks and advanced […]
The Great Lie: A Remote Start Will Void My Car Warranty
For as long as remote car starters have been around, the falsehood that “remote starters will void your car warranty” has also been around. It’s plainly and simply not true. A federal law – the Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act, passed by Congress in 1975 – that provides: “Warranties, written or implied, cannot be conditioned on the […]
Buying A New Car Audio Head Unit
When it comes time for buying an upgraded or replacement head unit for your vehicle, there are certainly a lot of options to consider. Size, features, compatibility and accessories are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to modern source units. Let’s take a look at some basic radio-buying knowledge and a few […]
Can I Remote Start My Manual Transmission Vehicle?
One of the common questions we get at Sweet Sounds in Mankato is, “Will a remote starter work on my manual transmission vehicle?” The short answer is yes. Follow along as we explore how this technology works on our systems, as well as the safety features integrated into it. Compustar Remote Starters For starters, we […]
What is Android Auto?
When it comes to staying in touch with your family and friends while behind the wheel, we all know that it’s best to keep your cellphone in your pocket or purse. What do you do when you just have to communicate? Do it intelligently and safely with a smartphone integration system like Android Auto. Let’s […]
A Woman’s Perspective On Remote Starters For Minnesota Weather
If you’re from the state of Minnesota, you know what drastic temperature changes are like. Sometimes it’s 5 degrees or lower in the winter and 90 and higher in the summer. This makes perfect weather for a remote starter to be used year-round. If you don’t have one installed in your vehicle yet, I think […]
Why Remote Car Starter Range Is Important
When buying a remote car starter from Sweet Sounds, one of the most important topics to discuss is remote range. Almost like clockwork, if the client has never owned a remote starter before, we hear, “We are only going to use it when we’re at home, so we don’t need much range.” The reality is […]
One-Way Vs. Two-Way Remote Car Starters
Are you wondering what the difference is between a one-way and a two-way remote car starter? At Sweet Sounds, we have a team of experts in this area and would love to explain it. One-Way Remote Start System A one-way remote start only transmits data directly from your remote control to the remote start system […]