A client from here in Lehighton recently dropped into Mobile Edge to talk about upgrading his Ram 1500 with a backup camera. As is common with pickup trucks, it’s hard to see objects directly behind the vehicle because the top of the tailgate is about three feet off the ground. The client originally wanted a […]
A client from Germansville contacted our team at Mobile Edge for some help in improving the audio system in his 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG S55 sedan. The audio components were starting to show their age, and the system didn’t deliver the clarity and output he wanted. Even with a factory-installed subwoofer in the rear parcel shelf, […]
Hybrid and all-electric vehicles are a great platform for stereo system upgrade. While your local specialist mobile enhancement retailer can’t tap into the main battery pack, the electrical system on these cars or trucks is more than adequate to power an amplifier to drive new speakers or a subwoofer. There are several options for upgrades […]
One common misconception about speakers is that underpowering them can cause damage. This fallacy is supported by minimum power ratings from several manufacturers, which adds to the confusion. Never fear, we’re here to explain why you simply can’t damage a speaker by providing it with only a little bit of power, and we’ll clarify how […]
Known for its designs for car audio enthusiasts looking for speakers that sound great and offer exceptional value, Hertz has introduced its new Cento Series of high-performance car audio speakers. Developed using many of the same philosophies and materials as the flagship Mille speakers, Cento (pronounced chen-tow) includes 18 products, with coaxial speakers, two-way component […]
A client from Lehighton whose husband gets work done on his company vehicles contacted our team to replace the radio in her 2006 Hummer H3. An aftermarket radio had been installed and had failed, and she wanted a replacement upgrade for it. She was especially interested in using the navigation and music apps on her […]
There’s no denying the convenience of having a navigation system in your vehicle, whether it’s smartphone-based or built into your radio. With the nearly instant popularity of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, smartphone-connected radios are quickly replacing built-in navigation solutions as the upgrade of choice. The question is, which is the better navigation solution? Let’s […]
A client from Palmerton was referred to us by his brother ,who thought we would be able to help him with his radio installation in his 2011 Honda Accord. We were ready to help solve a few issues and upgrade his car with some new audio products. We started out by correcting the radio installation […]
Our continuing look at the tools a mobile enhancement technician should have at his or her disposal brings us to the ever-important digital multimeter. In the same way that an RTA or oscilloscope is needed to measure and quantify alternating-current signals, a high-quality multimeter is the only way to accurately quantify a DC or fixed-frequency […]
