Let’s face it, most of us aren’t really happy with the stereo system that comes in our car. Sure, if you bought a Lexus with a top-of-the-line Mark Levinson system, you’re more than likely content. For the rest of us, the good news is that for a very reasonable investment, you can upgrade the performance […]
A client from Allentown recently contacted Mobile Edge about a BMW-specific audio system upgrade. As with most BMW owners, the client wasn’t overly thrilled with the sound of the factory sound system and wanted something with more realism and volume. We had a look at the client’s vehicle, then proposed an upgrade that would make […]
In the ’80s, ’90s and early part of the 2000s, upgrading the car stereo system in your vehicle was a relatively simple process. You’d start by picking out a new radio that offered the features you wanted and add a set of speakers to improve the sound of the system. Pretty much anyone with a […]
In 1982, Michael Knight was able to talk to his 1982 Pontiac Firebird and ask it for navigation directions. Of course, watching “Knight Rider” meant that we understood that KITT was make-believe. Fast-forward 35 years, and talking to our vehicles is now a reality, thanks to our smartphone. The modern smartphone, be it an iPhone […]
We recently added a subwoofer upgrade to a repeat Allentown, PA, client’s 2017 Subaru Crosstrek for better audio performance, and we were able to craft the enclosure so there was no negative impact on cargo area access. This client reached out to us since we had previously upgraded the vehicle’s speakers and added an amplifier […]
Not too long ago, we saw a discussion about an article called “The 12 Best Tweeters (Reviews & Ultimate Buying Guide 2018).” Being curious, we decided to check the article out to see what criteria they used to choose the products and how they tested them. Much to our dismay, there were no criteria, nor […]
As we move toward the end of our discussion of car audio electrical theory, we need to talk about capacitance and inductance and how the characteristics of those phenomena interact with AC and DC signals. There’s no doubt that these are advanced concepts, but even a basic understanding of how capacitors and inductors work is […]
A friend referred an Albrightsville, PA, client to come and see our team at Mobile Edge. Her goal was to upgrade her Fiat 500X with a new radio and backup camera to replace her factory one. The JVC touchscreen radio we installed gave her Bluetooth streaming and hands-free calling, and provides an intuitive screen for […]
Furthering our discussion about car audio electrical theory brings us to a discussion of how the flow of electricity through a conductor creates magnetic fields around the conductor. Understanding the relationship between current flow and magnetism is crucial to understanding how a speaker works. History of Electromagnetism The first documented correlation between electricity and magnetism […]
