When upgrading a music system with new speakers and subwoofers, you will come across speakers and subwoofers with differently-sized voice coils. A voice coil makes a huge difference in the power that a speaker or subwoofer outputs. Thus, it is a very important component of a speaker. But does voice coil size matter? In this … Read more
When installing most car audio components, you are likely to deal with voltage issues. Essentially, your car’s electrical system has to output enough power to keep the amplifier and radio working optimally. When it comes to amplifiers, they need to boost the voltage of audio signals to drive the car speakers. If you want to … Read more
Adding an amplifier to your car stereo not only boosts the sound level but also enhances the quality of your sound. While it can take more time and effort to properly tune your amplifier, the reward you get from a well-tuned amplifier is out of this world. One way you can achieve this is to … Read more
There are many components that make up an audio system. Speakers are arguably the most important component of any audio system. Although other components matter, it is the speakers that turn all the current and voltage into audible sound. Crossovers are extremely important in the proper functioning of a speaker. Also, DSPs come in handy … Read more
Adding an aftermarket amplifier to your car audio system is a great way of adding more volume, detail, and depth to your music, especially when using a weak factory radio. However, most factory radios lack preamp outputs for connecting to an amp. Line-out converters help to connect an aftermarket amp to a factory radio by … Read more
Car subwoofers are part and parcel of any car audio. Ideally, factory car speakers don’t have the capacity to handle bass frequencies, so without a subwoofer, you are likely to miss out on some bass notes. This is because the frequency range won’t be full and balanced. However, the positioning of the subwoofer plays a … Read more
As you take that drive on a dull Saturday afternoon, nothing beats crisp, clear sounds with low bass frequencies from your car audio. Realism and depth will help you snap out of your crazy day. And there’s no better way to enjoy the resounding audio without a subwoofer. You might have been using your car … Read more
As a car music enthusiast, you have probably come across the Kicker brand, especially when shopping for aftermarket speakers. Kicker manufactures some of the best speakers today. They have a wide range of speaker models, with the Kicker DC, CS, and KS being their most popular speaker series. Although all these speaker series are great, … Read more
Adding a subwoofer to your car is a great way of improving your car stereo system. A sub adds fullness to music. It produces deep, rich notes that any car music enthusiast will appreciate. For a sub to sound great in your car, you need to pair it with the right amp. You need to … Read more
Seamless sound from your radio on an extended off-road drive is terrific. As you listen to your favorite radio station, the sound does more than entertain you–it keeps you company. Sometimes the radio fails to keep the mood. It might shut off. If you were not attentive to the songs played, you might not notice … Read more
