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  • What To Look for When Shopping for Motorcycle Audio Speakers

    March 25, 2018 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    Motorcycle Audio Speakers

    Now that the weather is great all across the country, motorcycle enthusiasts have a chance to get their bikes out and go for a ride – but many riders complain that the factory audio systems on their bikes don’t sound as good as they’d like. There are several reasons why, and a few relatively easy ways to upgrade these systems. A proper motorcycle … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Motorcycle Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    Hot Rod, RestoMod, and Restoration Source Unit Options

    March 18, 2018 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    Source Unit Options

    The stereotypical image of a “Woody” station wagon with a surfboard on the roof is missing one critically important element to make it part of the perfect day on the beach: an audio system. In the 1960s, the aftermarket car audio scene was weak. Compared to now, there weren’t any options for source units, speakers or amplifiers, and certainly … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Classic Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    Automotive Battery Science: How Batteries Work

    March 11, 2018 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    Automotive Battery

    Your automotive battery is one of the most important, and most often overlooked, electrical components in your vehicle. If your battery is not in good condition, you can be stranded, and other components in your vehicle may be damaged. This article discusses how batteries work and how to take care of them. What is Inside an Automotive … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    RCA Y-Cables

    March 4, 2018 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    RCA Y-Cables

    If you spend any time reading car audio discussions on Facebook or in forums, then you will have undoubtedly come across comments involving the supposed drawbacks of using RCA Y-cables. There seems to be a lot of misconception or misunderstanding about how preamp signals works, and this misinformation leads to comments that aren’t always accurate. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    Differential Inputs are Your Friend

    February 25, 2018 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    Differential Inputs

    In the 80s and 90s, it seemed like car audio installers were often having to resolve noise issues after installing a system that included an amplifier or signal processor. In many cases, the problem was called a ground loop. However, in some cases, the noise was present because one of the signal cables passed by a source of noise. The only solution … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    Bench Battle: Headunit Features vs. Performance

    February 18, 2018 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    Headunit Features

    Awhile ago, a client asked us what you get when you buy a “better” headunit. The usual answer is that you get more features and improved functionality. Those of us with a drive for the ultimate in sound quality and realism from our mobile electronics systems choose products in hopes of them receiving improved sound quality. Beyond frequency … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    Custom Vented Enclosures-More Bang for Your Buck

    February 11, 2018 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    Custom Vented Enclosures

    We all know that the performance of different makes and models of speakers and subwoofers has a dramatic difference in how they sound. When it comes to the installation of subwoofers, the choice of enclosure plays a huge role in the sound of the subwoofer system. In this article, we look at some of the benefits of custom vented enclosures and … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    Fuses: To Serve and Protect!

    February 4, 2018 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    Fuses

    Let’s face it: Accidents happen. Minimizing the collateral damage from an accident is important. When you have a mobile electronics system that includes installing an amplifier in your vehicle, a discussion about fuses or circuit protection should take place before the installation begins. Choosing the right device to ensure your system works as … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Integration, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    Steering Wheel Audio Control Integration

    January 28, 2018 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    Steering Wheel Audio Control

    When you go shopping for a new radio for your car, one of the many questions the product specialist should ask you is whether your existing radio has steering wheel-mounted audio controls. Almost every aftermarket radio has provisions to accept a signal that will give you steering wheel audio control functions like volume, source selection, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Integration, RESOURCE LIBRARY

    Does Preamp Voltage Matter?

    January 21, 2018 By BestCarAudio.com Leave a Comment

    Preamp Voltage

    For almost as long as there have been car audio enthusiasts, they have been adding amplifiers to their vehicles to increase the power available to drive their speakers. More power means we can turn the volume up higher without distortion. When it came to connecting amplifiers to speakers, the first power boosters connected to the speaker wires of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY

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    What To Look for When Shopping for Motorcycle Audio Speakers

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    Hot Rod, RestoMod, and Restoration Source Unit Options

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