Having a digital signal processor in your car audio system is a necessity if you expect your music to sound accurate. We’ve told you many times that speakers are essential to getting great sound. While 100% true, so is the need to calibrate the output of those speakers to work … [Read more...] about DSP 101: Part 1 — What Is a Digital Signal Processor?
Car Audio
Does It Matter if My Factory Stereo Has Crossovers?
As we’ve mentioned before, upgrading the audio systems in new cars and trucks is becoming more and more complicated. Features like crossovers, all-pass filters, volume-dependent loudness control and equalization can make the stock system sound respectable with stock speakers, but … [Read more...] about Does It Matter if My Factory Stereo Has Crossovers?
Product Spotlight: Hertz CP4.800
When choosing an amplifier for your car audio system, consider quality, features, physical size and power production to ensure a worthwhile investment. The mobile audio amplification experts at Hertz have recently released a new product line called Cento Power that specifically … [Read more...] about Product Spotlight: Hertz CP4.800
Car Audio Installation is a Combination of Science and Art
Over the years, we’ve highlighted car audio installations that look amazing and we’ve explained some of the science that goes into making those systems sound great. A professional car audio installation technician needs to possess a unique set of skills that includes a certain … [Read more...] about Car Audio Installation is a Combination of Science and Art
Product Spotlight: Pioneer DMH-W3050NEX
Pioneer and car audio go together like coffee and cream or a hot dog with ketchup — classic pairings that make sense. On that note, we are going to take a look at one of their NEX-Series double-DIN multimedia receivers in this spotlight. Let’s check out the DMH-W3050NEX. Pioneer … [Read more...] about Product Spotlight: Pioneer DMH-W3050NEX