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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This will be the eighth year that Mobile Edge in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, has hosted the annual Coats for Kids Drive. I decided to interview the owner of Mobile Edge, Mitch Schaffer, to find out why he chooses to continue to collect coats for kids year after year. Morgan: What exactly is Coats for Kids? Mitch: […]
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 […]
As driver safety products get more and more popular, Mobile Edge in Lehighton has stayed on the cutting edge of these exciting technologies. It seems as if every day we see another ad from a manufacturer touting safety products on new vehicles. Did you know we have been offering many of these products before they […]
Automotive window film has been around for more than 50 years. What started as a spray-on process to add privacy has evolved dramatically over the past few decades. Modern window films offer amazing optical clarity, excellent heat rejection, reduced glare and improved occupant protection. Let’s look at what this technology is and some of the […]
My family recently went on a camping trip to the Eastern Shore to enjoy one last getaway for the summer. The team at Mobile Edge had installed a lot of upgrades and truck accessories on my F150, and I loved the enhanced look they gave to my vehicle. I was excited to see how the […]
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 […]
