We’ve written several articles about speaker power ratings over the years, but the topic seems to be one that very few people understand fully. This article will serve as the reference guide for how premium and reputable manufacturers rate the power handling capabilities of their speakers. We’ll start by looking at the physics of speaker […]
Ultra-Compact Amplifiers, Big Power from a Small Package
It’s hard not to notice that almost every reputable car audio manufacturer now offers several ultra-compact amplifier solutions. These amplifiers are small enough to fit in the pocket of your jeans and help make installations easier when space is tight. While diminutive, they can deliver an impressive amount of power to upgrade the signal to […]
Why You Shouldn’t Use Home Audio Speakers in Your Car
If you look at some amateur car audio forums and Facebook groups, you’ll see a disturbing trend of people using speakers that are intended for home applications in their cars. While these speakers initially seem to offer impressive performance for their price, they simply aren’t designed to withstand the challenges associated with a mobile audio […]
Local Client Adds Custom-built 2018 Ford F-150 Dog Box
With the purchase of a new 2018 Ford F-150 from Franklin Spring Creek Ford, one of our local customers came to us with a particular request for his custom-built F-150 Dog Box. Since the box is primarily going to be in the bed of the truck and out in the weather, the customer was looking […]
Touchscreen Radio Buyers Guide
Years ago, upgrading your car stereo meant buying a new radio that would play MP3 files or that included Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming. As automobile manufacturers have increased their interest in providing advanced infotainment features, the aftermarket head unit industry has evolved away from conventional single- and double-DIN radios with segmented displays to […]
