Every so often, someone asks if it’s a good idea to upgrade their factory-installed stereo system by swapping out the original subwoofer with a new one. We aren’t talking about building a new enclosure and adding a dedicated amplifier. They want to put a different 6-, 8- or 10-inch in the factory location and connect […]
In the car audio world, terms like subwoofer box rise and power compression are relatively familiar to those who push their sound systems to the limit. So, after extensive research (three minutes) and a detailed planning session (another two minutes), we decided that it would be worth doing an experiment to explain and quantify these […]
Replacing the radio in a new car or truck is a great way to update communication technology and audio system sound quality. Many new vehicles have functions like climate controls, backup camera display and even vehicle convenience settings built into the radio display. Further, some of these audio systems use fiber-optic connections or technologies like […]
A recent client from Nesquehoning found Mobile Edge through our online reviews when he was in search of a new radio and amplifier for his 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The client wanted to upgrade his system so he could use applications like Pandora, and he wanted the overall sound to be louder. He previously had a […]
We were cruising the internet a few weeks ago and noticed a comment from a self-proclaimed car audio expert that new speakers and subwoofers need to be broken in at low power levels. He made it particularly clear that the voice coil needed to be broken in gently. If you’ve ever considered how a speaker […]
The staff here at Mobile Edge in Lehighton gets a lot of requests to install car audio or video equipment that has been purchased somewhere other than from us. While we want to help every client as much as possible, we typically deny the request to work with this gear. Though this decision might seem […]
Decades ago, car audio professionals were adamant about the statement that tweeters needed to be installed right beside the midrange speakers in your car audio system. Is this accurate? The answer is that it depends on a few variables. Keeping them close can’t hurt, but it might come at the expense of improving the soundstage […]
Car audio amplifier designs have changed a great deal over the last few decades. Modern amplifiers have more features along with improved efficiency, and they offer consumers better value than their predecessors. This article will examine the key components in the construction of mobile audio amplifiers, their evolution and their benefits. Amplifier Design Balances Power […]
There’s a strange car audio myth that claims you can’t mix different brands of source units, speakers, amplifiers, subwoofers and signal processors in the same audio system. While it might be fun for a distributor, sales representative or employee at a car audio retailer to do a one-brand build, chances are you’ll want to pick […]
