While modern vehicle features such as lane departure warning systems and adaptive cruise control aren’t available for your classic car or hot rod, there are modern technologies available for your pride and joy. These will make your next cruise or car show much safer and more enjoyable. Let’s take a look at how classic car […]
Car Audio
Certified Autosound is an Award-Winning Retailer
Did you know that Certified Autosound and Security in Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Maple Ridge and our staff have received numerous awards? Mobile Electronics magazine recognizes the top retailers and their employees across North America. Our store and employees have ranked among the best, and we are proud and excited to share that with our clients. […]
Are Classic Car Audio Amplifiers Better?
If you’ve been in the audio industry for a while, then you’ve likely heard that old-school or classic car audio amplifiers are better than the new stuff. How someone quantifies “better” is somewhat of personal preference. They could be talking about aesthetics or the sound of the product. Whatever it is people like about classic […]
Product Spotlight: Audison Full DA HD System
Audison has embraced the digital domain with its Full DA HD series of products. By way of a backstory, we’ve been able to enjoy our favorite music on compact disc since August 1982. Fast forward to 1995 and we saw the birth of SACD, DVD-Audio and DAD formats with higher sampling rates and greater resolution. […]
Abbotsford Client Gets Classic Corvette Stereo Upgrade
A client from Abbotsford recently visited Certified Auto Sound and Security to inquire about upgrading his 1966 Chevrolet Corvette stereo system. He wanted a system that would sound great and look like it belonged in the vehicle. After looking at the car, we devised a plan to install a new radio, speakers, an amplifier and […]
Apple CarPlay Entertainment Options Expanded
iPhone users are excited by the news that Tidal and SiriusXM are now part-compatible with Apple CarPlay. These subscription-based music services add to the extensive entertainment selections already available for control by using your voice. Let’s take a close look at these new Apple CarPlay entertainment options. What is Tidal? In similar fashion to Google […]
The OEM Audio Upgrade Path
Years ago, when someone wanted to make their car stereo system sound better, they bought a new radio. With the complexity of modern infotainment systems, upgrading your radio isn’t always possible. So, what’s a music enthusiast to do? As it turns out, the radio is the least of your worries – unless, of course, it […]
But the Box Power Ratings Say This Subwoofer Will Handle 1,000 Watts!
There is no car audio topic more confusing and inconsistent than speaker power ratings. The fact is, the methods developed to test speakers are quite simple and reliable. If the speaker passes the test, print the number. A long time ago, some unknown manufacturer felt it was important to tell consumers that their speaker would […]
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