There are two reasons why we’d want to upgrade the speakers in our vehicle: the original speakers may be damaged, or we want to improve the clarity of the audio system. In either case, you’re going to need to visit a local mobile enhancement retailer and choose a speaker solution that fits your vehicle, works […]
A client from Trenton, New Jersey, recently reached out to the Mobile Edge team to inquire about upgrading the stereo system in his 2020 Ford F-450 work truck and installing a radar detector system. The client had been planning this project for many years. He wanted a fully loaded truck that he could use for […]
When it comes to upgrading a car audio system with a digital signal processor, you’ll typically hear about a discussion of signal delay. Maybe people refer to this as time alignment or setting the delays. No matter what term is used, understanding the benefits and drawbacks of this technology is crucial to creating a car […]
A new client from Kunkletown was excited to get a new radio installed in his 2018 Subaru Impreza WRX. His father was getting a Sony XAV-AX5000 installed in his Chevrolet Suburban, and he came with his dad to pick that up and look for some options for his own car. After going over some options, […]
As we roll forward with our look at the importance of digital signal processors in car audio systems, we’ll talk about the need for proper equalization. Even if you’ve purchased the best speakers available and invested in having them integrated into your vehicle with the utmost precision – compensating for the acoustic characteristics of the […]
As we continue our deep-dive into the functions of car audio digital signal processors, we’ve reached the topic of crossovers. Many people overlook the importance of configuring crossovers properly to achieve a smooth frequency response. Let’s take a look at what a crossover does and why your technician must set them correctly to protect your […]
As vehicle manufacturers work to reduce the number of wires that need to be run in a vehicle, more and more have switched to using the vehicle data bus to control amplifiers. Using data commands in concert with digital or fixed-level audio signals also helps to ensure that these audio systems deliver noise-free performance. Finally, […]
If you’re planning on having someone upgrade the stereo system in a late-model car or truck, you need to know about all-pass filters. Sometimes called phase EQ or phase rotator filters, this type of signal processing is used in multichannel audio systems to help deliver improved frequency response at the listening position. The concept can […]
One of our longtime clients from Lehighton brought his new 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 to us to add some accessories to it. This new-to-him truck was great, but he wanted our experts to add the parts and technology that would make it perfect. First, we attacked the old radio, swapping it for a new Sony […]
