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  • Car Audio Battery Fuse Size and Purpose

    November 3, 2024 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    A pile of car fuses

    If you’ve looked at an amplifier installation kit, you’ll see it comes with about 17 feet of power wire, a shorter length of ground wire and a fuse holder. The intent of this fuse holder is for it to be installed as close as possible to the positive battery terminal. As for the fuse size, […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    A Look at Bluetooth Sound Quality in Car Audio Systems

    October 27, 2024 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

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    If you’re looking for the best performance from your car audio system, the limitations of Bluetooth sound quality might be holding you back. Even if you’re streaming lossless or high-res files from Tidal or audio files stored directly on your phone, wireless connections to a car audio source unit are often optimized for bandwidth, not […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    The Four Stages of High-End Car Audio – Part 4: Product Quality

    October 20, 2024 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

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    The final article in our series on understanding high-end car audio systems moves away from the need for accurate system design, integration, configuration and calibration to discuss audio product quality. If you’ve been a long-time reader of the articles at BestCarAudio.com, you know that we put a significant emphasis on identifying car audio products that […]

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    The Four Stages of High-End Car Audio – Part 3: Imaging

    October 6, 2024 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

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    The third article in our series on understanding high-end car audio systems delves into the fascinating world of imaging. In essence, imaging is the ability of an audio system to recreate the precise location of a performer or instrument on a soundstage. While not all recordings excel in this aspect, some are genuinely awe-inspiring. Let’s […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    Speaker Sensitivity – Specifications and Explanation

    September 29, 2024 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

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    Every speaker, be it a tweeter, midrange driver, woofer or subwoofer, will have a sensitivity rating. Sensitivity ratings attempt to describe how much sound a speaker will produce for a given amount of power from an amplifier. There’s a common misconception that more efficiency is better. Longtime readers of BestCarAudio.com won’t be surprised to learn […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    Wire Equivalency Using the AWG Standard: 16+16 Isn’t 8

    September 22, 2024 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    Wire-Equivalency-Using-the-AWG-Standard-1616-Isnt-8-Lead-in

    We recently witnessed a discussion on social media in which someone said that two 16 AWG wires could do the same work as a single 8 AWG wire. Unfortunately, the American Wire Gauge standard for stranded conductors isn’t intuitive in helping determine how multiple conductors can pass current. So let’s get geeky and do the […]

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    The Four Stages of High-End Car Audio – Part 2: The Soundstage

    September 15, 2024 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    The inside of a car looking out the windshield at a band playing.

    We’re back with the second of four articles discussing the listening experience of truly high-end car audio systems. In our first article, we discussed the importance of accurate frequency response. This second article will discuss the soundstage, provide a definition for it and explain why it’s crucial to recreating a recording accurately. What Is a […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    Unlock Amazing Sound in Your GMC Sierra or Chevy Silverado with Professional Upgrades from Sweet Sounds

    September 3, 2024 By Jeff Sweere Leave a Comment

    Transform Your Driving Experience with Sweet Sounds in Mankato, MN Are you ready to elevate your driving experience without the hefty price tag of a new truck? At Sweet Sounds in Mankato, MN, we specialize in upgrading the audio and technology in your vehicle, bringing you the latest features and unbeatable sound quality. Whether you […]

    Filed Under: INSTALLATIONS, Backup Safety, Car Audio, Driver Safety

    Deep Thoughts on Car Audio Power Wire Sizing

    September 1, 2024 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

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    In the 1980s, most car stereo shops had charts in the install bays that showed what size power wire should be used with different amplifiers. Some charts were based on current and cable length, while others suggested amplifier power ratings and lengths. In all cases, an essential piece of information was missing. Today, we’ll sort […]

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    A Look at the Importance of Tweeter Installation Hardware

    August 18, 2024 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

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    High-quality speakers and proper installation are crucial when upgrading your car’s audio system. The ease with which your installer can reliably integrate tweeters into your vehicle will determine a portion of the labor cost. Will the technician need to fabricate a mounting bracket? Will they need to create a little pod? Is there even enough […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

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