Crossovers are an essential part of designing any audio system. From the passive designs used with a bookshelf or floor-standing speaker to three- and four-way electronic designs employed in car audio systems, ensuring signals combine correctly is crucial for delivering great sound. Crossovers can have different frequencies, slopes, and alignments. Understanding how audio signals from […]
Unlocking the Secrets of Human Hearing: Understanding Weighting Curves in Audio
Though it might surprise you, human hearing is significantly more sensitive to some frequencies than others. You can think of this phenomenon as our built-in frequency response. However, unlike a speaker or amplifier, variations are not something we want to compensate for in an audio system—at least, not directly. Let’s discuss how human hearing works […]
Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate PPS4-10
What do you do when you need midrange speakers capable of keeping up with a pair of 15-inch Power Series subwoofers in the back of your SUV? The answer is the Rockford Fosgate PPS4-10 Punch Pro 10-inch speaker. These beasts boast a subwoofer-sized voice coil and handle 350 watts of power to ensure every word […]
CarPlay Sound Quality: Wired vs. Wireless—Which Is Better?
A reader requested that we compare the sound quality performance of wired and wireless Apple CarPlay. This is a great idea, as very little information is provided about the communication standards used to send audio signals wirelessly to a source unit. So, let’s look at distortion characteristics and frequency response to see if there is […]
Five Essential Car Audio Maintenance Tips
Unlike home audio systems, car stereo upgrades have to withstand harsh conditions. Your car, truck or SUV subjects your system to vibration, bumps and massive temperature changes. At home, as long as there isn’t a flood, everything should work fine for decades with regular dusting. Your car stereo system might not be quite as foolproof. […]
Powering Car Audio Systems at Home: The Ultimate Power Supply Guide
One of the most common questions we receive is whether you can use car audio products, like radios and amplifiers, in the home or shop. The answer is a resounding yes! However, the real challenge lies in finding a suitable power supply, especially for high-power amplifiers. We’ve recently dedicated a significant amount of time to […]
Product Spotlight: Compustar Pro T13 Remote Starter
Only a handful of reputable companies manufacture remote car starters, but one stands out for its innovative solutions—Compustar. Their flagship Pro T13 is the industry’s longest-range radio-frequency car starter remote. Combine that with features like proximity unlocking, an LCD screen, and intuitive controls, and this is the ultimate remote control solution. Let’s explore why range […]
Car Audio Subwoofer and Speaker Inductance – Less Is More!
Even though most car audio speakers are chosen without regard for genuine performance, our goal of educating consumers remains steadfast: If you’re searching for a high-quality car audio system, understanding how speakers work and what differentiates the great from the mediocre is essential. In this article, we’ll explore the topic of speaker inductance, what affects […]
Rockford Fosgate TMS65: Premium Sound for the Ultimate Harley Davidson Experience
There are a lot of companies offering speakers designed as upgrades for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Picking the best speaker for your situation can be a daunting task. That said, knowing you’re dealing with a manufacturer that has more than 50 years of experience creating products for music fanatics makes that choice easier. Let’s take a close […]
Car Audio Battery Fuse Size and Purpose
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, […]
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