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 […]
The Anatomy of a Clean Car Audio Installation: What Sets the Pros Apart
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. […]
Factory Sound vs. Aftermarket Upgrades: What You’re Really Missing
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 […]
A Brief History of CAN Bus in Automotive Applications
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 […]
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