The gain control on a car audio amplifier is not a volume knob and should never be used as one. The gain is a calibration tool that matches the output of your head unit or processor to the amplifier’s input stage. Using it incorrectly can distort your music, damage your speakers, and limit system performance. […]
Can You Ground a Car Amplifier to the Battery? The Truth Explained
Yes, you can ground a car audio amplifier directly to the battery, and in some cases, it may even be the best option. The idea that this practice is harmful is one of the more persistent myths in the car audio world. When done correctly, grounding to the battery provides a stable, low-resistance path that […]
How to Tell When It’s Time to Replace Your Car Speakers
Car speakers are the heart of your vehicle’s sound system. Even the best factory or aftermarket speakers will wear out over time due to constant vibration, temperature changes, and normal wear from everyday use. Recognizing the signs that it is time to replace them can save you from months of disappointing sound quality and help […]
Breaking In New Car Speakers: Fact or Myth?
One of the most common pieces of advice you might hear when installing a new set of car speakers is to “break them in” before expecting their best sound quality. The idea is that speakers need a certain amount of playtime before their performance reaches its full potential. But is this actually true, or is […]
Product Spotlight: Memphis Car Audio Mojo MJ1212
There are hundreds of companies manufacturing car audio subwoofers these days. Most of them are “off the shelf” products built with specific logos or color schemes. As such, very few of them stand out from the rest. The Memphis Car Audio Mojo series subwoofers are different from these also-rans. They offer features and technologies that […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Sound Without Replacing Your Factory Radio
Modern vehicles often integrate the radio with navigation, climate control, and safety features, which makes replacing it both complicated and expensive. Thankfully, you do not have to swap out your factory head unit to enjoy dramatically better audio. With the right upgrades, you can keep all your vehicle’s built-in functionality while achieving a rich, detailed, […]
Our Black Friday Sale for 2025 Is Now Live at Sweet Sounds!
🎉 Our Black Friday Sale Is Now Live at Sweet Sounds! Black Friday has arrived early, and our biggest vehicle upgrade deals of the year are officially live. For a limited time, save on our most popular Compustar remote start systems, score discounts on premium window tint, and don’t miss our in-store doorbuster available at […]
How Much Power Do You Really Need in a Car Audio System?
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 […]
Sweet Sounds 1,400+ Photo Mashup – Car, Motorcycle & Marine Audio Projects
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 […]
The First Ten Years of Sweet Sounds (1993–2003)
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 […]
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