Having your local specialty car audio retailer install an amplifier in your car or truck is a great way to improve the performance of your audio system. The extra power will allow you to turn the volume up higher to extract more from your speakers. If you have a subwoofer installed, you’ll need to choose […]
A repeat client from Lehighton recently brought his 2007 Ford Mustang back to Mobile Edge for a radio upgrade. He and his wife said that they needed to replace their original radio because it was intermittently powering up and cycling through the in-dash CD player. They thought this would be the best time to upgrade […]
When designing a car audio subwoofer system, the Product Specialist and Installer you’re working with have two options for mounting subwoofers in your enclosure. There is, of course, the typical method with the motor assembly and basket inside the enclosure. With that said, many installations have the subwoofers mounted upside down, or as many call […]
In the ’80s and ’90s, the target demographic at a car stereo shop was men ages 18 to 24. Guys would work to upgrade their cars with subwoofers, pull-out CD players and lots of speakers in hopes of having the loudest audio systems in their group of friends. Not coincidentally, during that time magazines ran […]
A client from New Tripoli contacted the Mobile Edge team about upgrading the stereo system in his 2022 Jeep Wrangler. He wanted a radio that included Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. He wanted new speakers for the soundbar to replace the original ones that had been damaged. Finally, he asked if we could […]
A mother and son came into Mobile Edge recently to talk about upgrading the speakers in this very cool JDM 1994 Toyota Celica. The stock paper speakers had failed, so the mother wanted to buy her son replacements that would deliver great bass response and clean and clear midrange performance. After auditioning a few options […]
A few weeks ago, we were browsing a few car audio related Facebook groups and Reddit subreddits. We saw the same question come up time after time: “I have two dual 2-ohm voice coil subs; how do I show the amp a 1-ohm load to make max power?” It wasn’t just once or twice that […]
The addition of amplifiers to Sony’s Mobile ES line means that every component in a premium car audio system can come from this prestigious series. Our second amplifier spotlight focuses on the compact and powerful XM-4ES four-channel amplifier. Let’s see what Sony’s development team has created! Sony Mobile ES XM-4ES Amplifier Specifications The XM-4ES can […]
If you’ve been following the automotive market, then you’ll know that there’s never been a time in recent history where new vehicles have been so hard to acquire. From computer chip and manpower shortages to shipping issues across the globe, the features included on new cars have changed dramatically from just a few years ago. […]
