When you go shopping for a new radio for your car, one of the many questions the product specialist should ask you is whether your existing radio has steering wheel-mounted audio controls. Almost every aftermarket radio has provisions to accept a signal that will give you steering wheel audio control functions like volume, source selection, […]
Integration
Basics of OEM Integration in Your Newer Vehicle
Installing a mobile audio system involves much more than just hooking up some wires and driving in a few screws. Almost all vehicle manufacturers have realized that some amount of audio system tuning will dramatically improve their customers’ experience. When you decide it’s time to upgrade your factory audio system, we need to take into […]
Product Spotlight: AudioControl DM-810 Digital Signal Processor
Over the past decade, the popularity of digital signal processing (DSP) in aftermarket audio systems has grown immensely. AudioControl, the long-time industry leader in signal processing, has launched its first foray into this market with a product called the DM-810. The DM-810 offers eight channels of input and 10 output channels, making it one of […]
Product Spotlight: AudioControl LC-6.1200 Amplifier
Located in Mountlake Terrace, WA, AudioControl has been building cool audio equipment for more than 40 years. At the 2017 Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas, they launched a new member of their LC series of amplifiers, the LC-6.1200. The AudioControl LC-6.1200 is a high-power six-channel amplifier with some amazing and unique features that make […]
Can My Push-To-Start Vehicle Be Remote Started
One of the most popular questions we get at Driven Audio in Abbotsford is “Can my push-to-start vehicle be remote started?” The simple answer is yes. In fact, we have years of experience in installing remote starters for this type of vehicle for people all around the area, including Mission and Aldergrove. Here’s How Push-To-Start […]
What Is Android Auto?
When it comes to staying in touch with your family and friends while behind the wheel, we all know that it’s best to keep your cellphone in your pocket or purse. What do you do when you just have to communicate? Do it intelligently and safely with a smartphone integration system like Android Auto. Let’s […]
Time To Get Hands-Free For BC’s 2016 Cellphone Law
Driven Audio in Abbotsford wants you to know that because of a new law, the fines for using your cellphone while driving are about to skyrocket in BC. Effective June 1, 2016, the new fines begin at $543 and jump to $888 for a second offense. If you continue to get citations, the fines go […]
Apple CarPlay via Pioneer AppRadio4 in Mercedes Sprinter Van
An Abbotsford local brought this 2007 Mercedes Benz Sprinter van to us, looking for navigation, smartphone integration and a backup camera solution. The client used an iPhone and wished to have integrated functionality with as many of the apps on his phone as possible. In response to these requests, we installed a Pioneer AppRadio4 SPH-DA120 […]