Welcome to our new series about understanding product specifications. Our goal in these articles is to help you understand what the amplifier power ratings mean when you start to compare solutions. We’ll not only explain which numbers are good, but we’ll include a detailed description of what each specification means, how it’s measured and how […]
A client from Slatington recently contacted Mobile Edge to inquire about upgrading the radio in his 2011 Dodge Ram to something with modern features and technology. After inspecting the vehicle and talking to the client, we offered to let him connect his smartphone to a variety of our Pioneer multimedia receivers so he could experience […]
If you are an avid car audio enthusiast, it’s likely that you’ve seen photos of or heard systems that use high-efficiency pro audio style speakers. These drivers were designed for PA systems at concerts and can produce impressive output levels with moderate levels of power from an amp. In this article, we are going to […]
A repeat client from Lehighton brought his 2008 GMC 3500 truck to us because he wanted to upgrade his sound. His front factory speakers had blown, and he needed to replace those. He also wanted to discuss what double-DIN radio solutions we could provide, so we discussed the available options and chose some great equipment. […]
A client from Tamaqua recently contacted Mobile Edge in Lehighton to inquire about upgrading the car stereo and replacing the window tint on his 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. The old tint had turned purple and was peeling away from the windows. We explained how our new steamer could remove the old tint and adhesive, […]
Did you know that in Europe, there aren’t nearly the number of qualified car audio installers that there are here in North America? In some countries, shops that primarily sell wheels and tires are the most popular choice for purchasing and installing audio system upgrades. Manufacturers that want to provide consumers with premium sound system […]
Understanding how to recreate music in our vehicles is a complicated science. Balancing speaker sizes and locations with the goal of recreating what the recording engineer heard in the mastering studio or, at the very least, making your system enjoyable isn’t always easy. We want to take a look at the physics behind sound and […]
We’ve written several articles about speaker power ratings over the years, but the topic seems to be one that very few people understand fully. This article will serve as the reference guide for how premium and reputable manufacturers rate the power handling capabilities of their speakers. We’ll start by looking at the physics of speaker […]
It’s hard not to notice that almost every reputable car audio manufacturer now offers several ultra-compact amplifier solutions. These amplifiers are small enough to fit in the pocket of your jeans and help make installations easier when space is tight. While diminutive, they can deliver an impressive amount of power to upgrade the signal to […]
