Posts Tagged ‘car audio woofer’
Proper Subwoofer Setup
For those of you who are unaware, a subwoofer is – in basic layman’s terms – simply a large speaker that generates low frequencies. Due to the size of the frequencies it powers, it may be powered or unpowered – but generally needs a large and well-built box surround. Those of you in the know [...]
What Exactly Is A Subwoofer
Most of us are not experts on car audio systems. Heck, up until recently I drove around in a car without a working stereo. It was torture and I do not want to talk about it at all. That said, it is a good idea to know at least the basics of what each part [...]
Need To Tune Your Car Audio Amplifiers?
As our genial instructor will point out off the bat, tuning your car audio amplifier is extremely important. Most people assume that having the amplifier turned all the way up means they’ll be getting the best sound and the most power, but really the sound will be distorted. And after all, what’s the point of having [...]
Rock Valentine’s Day John Cusack-Style
A lot of people don’t know this, but Say Anything was the movie that made a lot of people hate John Cusack. Specifically teenage boys. They probably had no idea what they were getting themselves into when they took their girlfriends to see that movie, but by the time the end credits rolled, the bar [...]
How To Clean Your Speakers
Car audio speakers are delicate, and so should be cleaned in a delicate manner. The process can be a tricky one, though, so pay attention to our instructions. First, remove the grille — carefully, as the grille is one of the easiest parts of a speaker to damage. Now you can start cleaning it. You [...]
Control Your Car Audio with the iPhone
Oxygen Audio, a French electronics manufacturer, has created a car audio system, the O’Car, that can be controlled through your iPhone. The phone actually snaps into the audio deck and you can use any of your apps –music, navigation, or traffic information. There is also an app you can download which will control the system [...]
Test Your Car Audio with Rock Music
When testing out one’s car audio, it seems everyone goes straight for the rap and hip-hop music. But what about those of us who primarily listen to rock music? And when I say rock music, I don’t mean Coldplay or The Beatles. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with either, but I’m referring to those of [...]
Add the iPad to Your Car Audio System
It was only a matter of time before the iPad moseyed its way into your car. With the release of iOS 4.2, due out sometime this month, you will now be able to hook up your iPad to your car audio system. Don’t get too excited just yet. You can tell this new feature is [...]
Car Audio is Essential
Back in the day, I used to ride around with my mom in her ’66 Green Mustang. Yeah, it sounds like a cool car at first, but anything cool about that car was null and void because it had no car audio. Now when I say no car audio, I mean not a stitch. No [...]
Trick Out Your Car Without Breaking the Bank
If you decide you want to restore your car or simply make it car a bit more stylish and aren’t in the position to blow a ton of cash, there’s a little legwork you have to do first. First things first: Make sure you have all the right parts. If you have a vintage car, [...]
