The Reference For Great Sound
Sunday, 08 January 2017 by Certified Sounds
Listening to music goes back to the dawn of man. From banging a few tree branches together to the latest computer-generated pop hit, music is a universal language that everyone can enjoy. People who put significant effort into the accurate reproduction of the music they enjoy are often called audiophiles. There is a running joke
- Published in ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY
Modern Navigation Systems for Today’s Vehicles
Sunday, 01 January 2017 by Certified Sounds
Paper maps used to be the only way of planning route navigation. Before you, or perhaps your parents, set out on vacation, you would pick up maps for each state or province you planned to drive through, lay them out on the kitchen or dining room table, and highlight the route to take. The problem
- Published in ARTICLES, Car Audio, Navigation, RESOURCE LIBRARY
What Is A Soundstage And Where Can I Buy One?
Sunday, 25 December 2016 by Certified Sounds
When it comes to listening to music, there seem to be two kinds of listeners in the context of “where the sound comes from.” Some people want to be enveloped by the music. They want to feel like they are in the very middle of the performance, with sound all around them. This style is
- Published in ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY
How Car Audio Has Changed Through The Years
Sunday, 18 December 2016 by Certified Sounds
If you have been around the mobile electronics industry for more than a decade, then you may have noticed some significant changes. New technologies make our time behind the wheel safer, more entertaining and more productive. Many products offer better performance and efficiency compared to their originals. Innovations and technological advancements let us do things
- Published in ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY
Car Starter Remote Control Options
Sunday, 11 December 2016 by Certified Sounds
It’s fall, and for the mobile electronics industry, the focus shifts directly to the sales and installation of remote car starters. The size of the remote start industry is inconceivably vast. Some retailers sell and install more than a thousand of these handy little gadgets in a single season! Best Car Audio wants to help
- Published in ARTICLES, Remote Car Starters, RESOURCE LIBRARY
Subwoofer Enclosure Locations – Finding Space For Bass
Sunday, 04 December 2016 by Certified Sounds
When it comes to bang-for-the-buck upgrades to any audio system, none can beat the dramatic difference of adding a subwoofer. Factory audio systems are getting pretty good at producing a soundstage in front of the listener, and they are EQed well enough not to be painful to enjoy – but one thing they all have
- Published in ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY
Passive Vs Active Crossover Networks
Sunday, 27 November 2016 by Certified Sounds
To optimize the performance capabilities of a speaker, it should operate within the frequency range for which it was designed. A woofer or subwoofer won’t be able to reproduce high frequencies accurately. A tweeter will self-destruct if you ask it to try to play bass frequencies. For this reason, we use three- and four-way speaker
- Published in ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY
Are Single or Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Better?
Sunday, 13 November 2016 by Certified Sounds
When it comes to buying subwoofers, a lot of people have questions or make assumptions about the benefits and drawbacks of single voice coil and dual voice coil versions. Understanding the differences between them requires a slightly enhanced understanding of how an amplifier works. We cover both topics in this article. How an Amplifier Works
- Published in ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY
Does Your Car Radio Need a Tweak?
Friday, 11 November 2016 by Certified Sounds
Maybe you want better sound in your car or truck but you’re not ready to dig into the dash to change the radio. JL Audio is the latest supplier to offer a solution through a digital signal processor or DSP. It’s a black box you add to your radio that adjusts the sound and lets
- Published in ARTICLES, Car Audio, CarTech4You, Integration
Why Would I Want A Remote Starter?
Sunday, 06 November 2016 by Certified Sounds
If you have never owned a remote starter, you might be asking yourself why they are so popular. The mobile electronics industry switches into “starter season” each fall and, when the weather cooperates, doesn’t stop until spring time. But what is it about having a remote starter that is so great? We’ll explain. Just What
- Published in ARTICLES, Remote Car Starters, RESOURCE LIBRARY
What Is Signal-To-Noise Ratio, And Why Does It Matter?
Sunday, 30 October 2016 by Certified Sounds
Most people understand the importance of amplifier power specifications. In most cases, more power is a good thing, that is, until you reach the thermal or suspension limits of the speakers you are using. One specification that is also very important in a mobile electronics amplifier, processor or source unit is Signal-to-Noise Ratio. In this
- Published in ARTICLES, Car Audio, Classic Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY
Vehicle Lighting Upgrades Offer Many Options
Sunday, 23 October 2016 by Certified Sounds
When it comes to driving in the dark, the quality and quantity of lighting you have is paramount to your safety, and the safety of those around you. In recent years, automakers have begun to put significant effort into their lighting systems. From the days of incandescent lighting to upgrades with halogen gases, high-intensity discharge
- Published in ARTICLES, Lighting, RESOURCE LIBRARY
Choosing Speakers For Your Car: Components Or Coaxials?
Sunday, 16 October 2016 by Certified Sounds
Developing a speaker requires that the designer and engineer balance many different aspects, such as the application, cost and desired performance level of the end product. For the consumer, navigating the thousands of different speaker offerings on the market can be difficult. Two speakers can measure similarly regarding efficiency, power handling and frequency response, but
- Published in ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY
The Importance Of Proper Car Audio Speaker Installation
Sunday, 09 October 2016 by Certified Sounds
The speakers in your mobile entertainment system are one of the most critical components in determining how your system sounds. If you choose poorly designed speakers that have distortion issues from poor cone, suspension or motor design, no amount of signal processing can make your system sound great. The methods used to install your speakers
- Published in ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY
Digital Signal Processors Take Your Audio System To The Next Level
Sunday, 02 October 2016 by Certified Sounds
Adjusting or modifying audio signals is nothing new. Analog signal processors have been around recording studios and live performances for decades. Everything from equalizers to crossovers and compressors were conceived back when vacuum tubes were popular. As technology advanced, the size, cost and complexity of signal processors decreased. Now, many car audio source units contain
- Published in ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY
Watts Are Watts, Or Are They? A Detailed Explanation for Car Audio Guys
Sunday, 25 September 2016 by Certified Sounds
When people are looking at purchasing a car audio amplifier, the specification they check most often is how much power it can produce. Power is rated in watts – a universal unit of measurement of power. In this article, we explain what a watt is, and how it is measured – both the correct and
- Published in ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY
What To Look For When Buying Marine Audio Products
Sunday, 18 September 2016 by Certified Sounds
If you own a boat, you know how great it is to hang out on it with your friends in the evenings and on weekends. Enjoying great conversation, good food and awesome music is the perfect recipe for fun and relaxation. When it comes to designing and installing a marine audio system on a boat,
- Published in ARTICLES, Marine Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY
Sound Deadening: A Great Upgrade For Any Vehicle
Sunday, 11 September 2016 by Certified Sounds
If you have purchased a set of premium car audio speakers from a respected mobile electronics retailer in the past few years, then you should be familiar with the concept of sound deadening. If you aren’t familiar with this, or want to know more, then read on! We think you will find sound deadening is
- Published in ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY
Everything You’ve Wanted To Know About Audio Distortion – Part 2
Sunday, 04 September 2016 by Certified Sounds
If you were able to grasp the concepts outlined in the first article about audio distortion, then this one will be a piece of cake. If not, head back and have another read. It can be a bit complicated the first time around. Undistorted Audio Analysis When looking at the specifications for an audio component
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Everything You’ve Wanted to Know About Audio Distortion – Part 1
Sunday, 28 August 2016 by Certified Sounds
When we talk about any signal, be it audio, video or data, there is an accompanied reality for alterations and errors made to that signal as it passes through different electronic components, conductors or magnetic fields. While we get concerned when we hear that a component introduces distortion or when we read distortion specifications, distortion
- Published in ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY
Subwoofer Enclosures, More Than Just a Box
Sunday, 21 August 2016 by Certified Sounds
For decades, there has been discussion after discussion about which of the different subwoofer enclosures are “the best” and why. Let’s take a look at why we need a subwoofer enclosure at all, and how the three popular styles – sealed, vented and bandpass – differ in their design and performance. Back-Wave Management If you
- Published in ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY
The Amazing Benefits Of A Dash Camera
Tuesday, 16 August 2016 by Certified Sounds
At Certified Sounds, we strive to offer our clients products that will be beneficial to their driving experience. One of the best ways to provide a safe and secure environment around your vehicle is to have a dash camera installed. Not only can a dash camera save you from costly tickets, it also protects your
- Published in ARTICLES, Backup Safety, Collision Avoidance, Mobile Video
Adding Navigation To The Factory Color Screen In Your Vehicle
Sunday, 14 August 2016 by Certified Sounds
Let’s say you purchased a brand-new Dodge Journey, Chevy Silverado or Ford F-150. The vehicle has a big color display for the audio system, and it may even show the heating and air conditioning controls on the same screen. But alas, it would have cost several thousand dollars to add the factory navigation system because
- Published in ARTICLES, Navigation
Power Wire: OFC versus CCA
Sunday, 07 August 2016 by Certified Sounds
When it comes to high-current wiring in a vehicle, there are two types of stranded power wire available: solid copper and copper-clad aluminum. This article looks at the differences between each kind of wire, and explain the challenges of ensuring your high-current device gets the power it needs to do the job you want done.
- Published in ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY
What Is Android Auto?
Sunday, 31 July 2016 by Certified Sounds
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
- Published in ARTICLES, Car Audio, Integration, RESOURCE LIBRARY
Guide to Choosing Car Audio Speakers
Sunday, 24 July 2016 by Certified Sounds
There is no component more important to the sonic performance of your vehicle’s sound system than the car audio speakers you chose to install. You may own the best radio and amplifier in the world, but without great speakers, none of that great sound can get to your ears. Let’s look at why speakers are
- Published in ARTICLES, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY
Adding an Auxiliary Input to Your Factory Radio
Saturday, 16 July 2016 by Certified Sounds
A message that mobile enhancement retailers strive to share is that we want you to come to us with your feature requests or ideas. If you want a remote starter or audio system upgrade, you know to come to us – but did you know we also can install heated seats, auto-dimming mirrors or auxiliary
- Published in ARTICLES, Bluetooth, Car Audio, RESOURCE LIBRARY, Smartphone Integration
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