These days, it seems like there are more vehicle technology options than ever that can plug into the power outlet in your car or stick to the windshield. The problem with using the cigarette lighter outlet in your vehicle is that you end up with a lot of wire clutter and components attached to […]
Car Audio
Understanding Specifications – Car Audio Amplifier Efficiency
Next, on our look through the common specifications included with modern car audio amplifiers, we want to take a look at amplifier efficiency. With the electrical systems in modern cars shrinking in capacity with every passing year, getting power from your amplifier without taxing the wiring, battery, and alternator in your car is a genuine […]
Understanding Specifications – Car Audio Amplifier Frequency Response
As the next topic in our series explaining amplifier specifications, we will look at the frequency response information that manufacturers provide and explain how to interpret this information. In the simplest of statements, the frequency response spec will tell you about the low- and high-frequency limits of the amplifier based on its design. As with […]
Repeat Mission Client Gets New Ram Truck Audio System
Several years ago, a client from Mission, BC, was referred to Certified Autosound and Security for some help repairing an audio system installation in his Ram 1500 pickup truck. Another shop had attempted to upgrade the stereo, but the client wasn’t happy with the results. The client was thrilled with the way we had fixed […]
Understanding Specifications – Car Audio Amplifier Input Sensitivity
The next topic in our look at car audio amplifier specifications is input sensitivity. This specification is easy to understand but is important to choose an amp that will work with the system your local car stereo shop has designed. In the simplest of terms, the sensitivity specification determines how much voltage is required on […]
Abbotsford Camry Client Gets Dual Fiberglass Subwoofer Enclosures
A client from Abbotsford recently visited Certified Autosound and Security in search of a subwoofer upgrade for his 2018 Toyota Camry. Even though the car came with a JBL stereo, it still didn’t have the bass performance he wanted. After inspecting the vehicle and talking with the client about how he listens to his music, […]
Bass Upgrade for Abbotsford Mercedes-Benz C300
A client from Abbotsford recently contacted Certified Autosound and Security in search of a way to improve the bass response in his 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300. He had been referred to us by a co-worker who had work done here previously. The client had heard the performance of the premium sound system in that vehicle and […]
Understanding the Specs – Amplifier Power Ratings
Welcome to our new series about understanding product specifications. Our goal in these articles is to help you understand what the amplifier power ratings mean when you start to compare solutions. We’ll not only explain which numbers are good, but we’ll include a detailed description of what each specification means, how it’s measured and how […]