A few decades ago, amplifiers designed for marine applications were not only huge but also inefficient and, crucially, not truly waterproof. Things have come a long way since then, and JL Audio has recently introduced a new series of products specifically for high-performance marine and powersport applications. In this spotlight, we’ll look at the new […]
Why Factory Door Speakers Are the Weakest Link in Most Sound Systems
Factory door speakers are usually the most compromised part of a vehicle’s audio system because they are designed to meet cost, weight, and production targets rather than deliver accurate sound. Carmakers have to balance hundreds of components in every vehicle, and audio hardware is often treated as a necessary feature, not a performance priority. To […]
How to Shop for Car Audio Equipment and Choose the Right Professional
Upgrading your car’s audio system is most successful when you follow a clear process instead of shopping for products. First-time buyers who focus on goals, professional expertise and open communication are far more likely to end up with a system they genuinely enjoy every day. Start With a Clear Goal, Not a Product The best […]
Audio Cancellation Explained: Why Some Car Audio Systems Sound Thin or Weak
Audio cancellation occurs when sound waves overlap out of time and reduce each other’s output instead of combining. In a car, this most often shows up as weak bass, hollow midrange or a system that never sounds full no matter how high the volume goes. Unlike distortion or lack of power, cancellation is a timing […]
How Road Noise Masks Music Details You Never Knew You Were Missing
Music sounds less clear in a moving vehicle because road and vehicle noise compete with the same frequencies your music uses, which causes detail to disappear even on high-quality audio systems. That loss of clarity becomes obvious once you understand how noise interferes with what you hear. Driving environments are far louder than most people […]
