Can I watch movies while driving? It’s a common question at specialty car audio retailers all around the world. Multimedia receivers capable of displaying videoMobile Video have been available since the mid-’90s, and while TV tuners, VCRs, DVD players and digital media playback have progressed over the years, so too have state and provincial laws. […]
Why Can’t Car Audio Amplifiers be Smaller?
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a really small car audio amplifier that would make lots of power and fit in the palm of your hand? Based on experience, we’ve come to expect that consumer electronics increase in power and capability while shrinking in size as new generations are released every year or so. For […]
Add-On CD Players Restore Classic Technology
Many new cars and trucks don’t come with a CD player. Music stored on our smartphones and the multitude of streaming audio services has, sadly, made compact disc technology almost obsolete. If you still have an extensive collection of discs, your local specialty mobile electronics retailer has a variety of add-on solutions to make it […]
Your New Car or Truck Might Not Have a Radio
If you visit a new car dealership these days, you’ll notice more and more cars, trucks and SUVs with small touchscreen displays that are mounted in front of or above the dash. While these infotainment systems provide you with AM/FM terrestrial radio, SiriusXM Satellite radio and playback of all your favorite digital media files, these […]
Has Technology Made Car Audio More Complicated?
If you are a fan of upgraded car audio systems, then you might have noticed that technology has made things a lot more complicated. Years ago, it was easy to upgrade your stereo. A new radio, some new speakers and maybe a subwoofer like a Bazooka Tube were all you needed to improve on the […]
