Beyond the features and design of a subwoofer, no single factor affects the performance of a subwoofer system more than car audio subwoofer enclosures and their design. There are several popular enclosure design options available, each with their own unique set of benefits and drawbacks. The most popular enclosures are an acoustic suspension (sealed) and […]
Product Spotlight: Sony XS-GS1631C
Sony introduced their new XS-GS1631C 3-way component speaker system at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The system includes a pair of 6.5-inch woofers, a set of 3.5-inch midrange drivers, a pair of 1-inch soft-dome tweeters and a set of passive crossover networks. This system is designed as a premium upgrade for vehicles […]
Bang for Your Buck: Car Audio Subwoofer System Options
No single upgrade to an audio system offers a larger improvement in sound quality than the addition of a car audio subwoofer. Adding a subwoofer not only improves the low-frequency performance of your sound system, it can also improve the clarity of the entire system and enhance the volume level capabilities of the smaller speakers […]
Music Listening Preferences
When it comes to designing car audio systems, retailers need to take into account how their clients want their music to sound. Everyone seems to have different preferences for the amount of bass or high-frequency content. These tonal balance preferences can change based on the choice of music and the listener’s mood. In most cases, […]
Bang for Your Buck – What Separates One Amplifier from Another?
In our Bang for your Buck series, we talk about product features and component designs that offer increased value and performance. We’ve discussed source units and speakers, and now it’s time to take a deep look into amplifiers and what separates one amplifier from another. Years ago, a prominent mobile audio enthusiast claimed that all […]
Repeat St. Peter Client Upgrades Ram 1500 Audio System
A repeat client from St. Peter dropped by Sweet Sounds to discuss upgrades to his 2017 Ram 1500 audio system. He just purchased the truck from Lagers of St. Peters. The client wanted them to bring it to our shop so we could upgrade the stereo system. Having installed several sound systems for this […]
Bang For Your Buck: Car Audio Amplifier Features
Shopping for a new car audio amplifier is tricky. There are thousands of amplifiers available from at least a hundred car audio companies. Picking the right amp for your system requires balancing an expectation of performance with the cost and features of the amp in question. In this issue of Bang for Your Buck, we […]
Bang For Your Buck: Car Audio Speaker Technologies
We recently talked about the difference between good and great speakers. In a nutshell, when you choose great speakers, you get more power handling, the potential for more output and dramatically improved clarity, thanks to a reduction in distortion. In this issue of Bang for Your Buck, we are going to look at two car […]
Massive Fleetwood Discovery Audio & Video Upgrade for Mapleton Client
A long-time client from Mapleton recently contacted Sweet Sounds to inquire about upgrading his 2006 Fleetwood Discovery audio system. He brought the gorgeous Class A motorhome to the shop so we could have a look at the vehicle and discuss the upgrades he wanted. Interior Audio System Upgrades The client wanted a much larger, […]
Product Spotlight: Sony XM-GS6DSP
Sony introduced its new six-channel XM-GS6DSP amplifier at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show. This amplifier is targeted at OEM integration and upgrade solutions. It delivers up to 45 watts of power from its four main channels and up to 600 watts from the pair of subwoofer channels. This amp combines easy-to-use analog crossovers and integrated […]
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