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  • Product Spotlight: Sony XM-5ES Five-Channel Power Amplifier

    April 3, 2023 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    Product Spotlight: Sony XM-5ES Five-Channel Power Amplifier

    Five-channel car audio amplifiers like the Sony XM-5ES are a great way to upgrade your car stereo system to deliver great sound. Sony has created an amp that produces up to 165 watts of power per channel to the front and rear speakers and 750 watts to the system’s subwoofers. They’ve also crammed this beauty […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, PRODUCTS, RESOURCE LIBRARY Tagged With: Sony Mobile ES

    What Do Car Audio Subwoofer Frequency Response Specs Tell Us?

    March 27, 2023 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

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    Subwoofers. Yay for subwoofers! No upgrade to a car audio system will deliver a more noticeable improvement in performance and realism. Adding a properly designed subwoofer system to your car stereo is often one of the first upgrades we recommend. The challenge is finding a solution that will look and sound great while you make […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    Speaker Distortion Increases with Cone Excursion

    March 12, 2023 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    Speaker Distortion Increases with Cone Excursion

    Few people in the car audio industry seem to grasp that speakers are typically the weakest link in audio systems, in terms of adding distortion to what we hear. Whether it’s a poor design with improper voice coil centering in the magnetic gap or poor magnetic or compliance linearity, speakers add significant amounts of unwanted […]

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    Get Deep Bass from the Least Space in Your Pickup Truck

    March 6, 2023 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    Get Deep Bass from the Least Space in Your Pickup Truck

    There’s no denying that pickup trucks are some of the most popular options for subwoofer system upgrades. Despite the creature comforts and luxury afforded by Lariat, Platinum, Longhorn and Denali trim levels, a high-performance subwoofer system can transform any of these vehicles from nice to all-out amazing. The issue is, there isn’t much space for […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    Sealed or Vented Car Audio Subwoofer Enclosures: What’s the Difference?

    February 26, 2023 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    Sealed or Vented Car Audio Subwoofer Enclosures Whats the Difference

    When it comes to car audio subwoofer enclosures, the two most popular options are sealed or vented. As far as which design is best for your vehicle, let’s see if we can clear up some misconceptions and stereotypes. As often happens, some trade-offs accompany each decision. Consider this article the master reference for choosing the […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    Gain Overlap, and Why It Matters in Configuring Car Audio Amplifiers

    February 19, 2023 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    Gain Overlap and Why It Matters in Configuring Car Audio Amplifiers

    Ah, the oh-so-complex world of amplifier sensitivity control configuration. One would think that there would be a scientific process that would ensure that an amplifier could be set perfectly every time. But in reality, many criteria affect where a sensitivity control is adjusted. The topic of gain overlap pertains equally to source units as amplifiers. […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    Is Dash Camera Resolution the Defining Purchasing Decision Factor?

    February 12, 2023 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    Is Dash Camera Resolution the Defining Purchasing Decision Factor

    A while ago, we talked about why dashcam resolution is crucial to capturing details in the event of an accident or near-miss. The topic of dashcam image sensor resolution appears to have become a defining factor in the sales pitch from many brands. But is resolution the ultimate decision-maker when it comes to quality? Let’s […]

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    Don’t Forget Aftermarket Options When Buying a New Car or Truck

    February 5, 2023 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    Don’t Forget Aftermarket Options When Buying a New Car or Truck

    Are you thinking of buying a new car or truck? Are you interested in a model with heated seats, a remote starter, blind-spot monitoring systems, backup sensors or a backup camera? In many cases, these upgrades are part of a premium option or technology package. Take a look at a popular vehicle like the Ford […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Remote Car Starters, RESOURCE LIBRARY, Window Tint

    A Look at Intelligent Car Audio Speaker-Level Integration Interfaces

    January 29, 2023 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    A Look at Intelligent Car Audio Speaker Level Integration

    Not too long ago, we took a look at how speaker-level line output converters worked. We discussed the difference between passive and active devices and explained what features to look for. If you have a vehicle with a premium factory-installed sound system, those interfaces might not be adequate to provide your amplifier with a signal […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    A Close Look at Car Audio Line Output Converters

    January 22, 2023 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    A Close Look at Car Audio Line Output Converters

    It seems like everything to do with car audio installations has something to do with managing voltages. For starters, your electrical system needs to produce enough voltage to keep your radio and amplifier going. And amplifiers need to increase the voltage to drive speakers. When adding an amplifier to a factory-installed audio system, your installer […]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

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