Tag: Bass Response

One of the most important (and usually overlooked) areas where you can actually achieve a great improvement in sound quality with any car audio system is in sound deadening. It is here that you can actually greatly reduce if not eliminate all the areas of your vehicle that hinder sound system performance- right down to improving mid-bass response!

It’s a common question. And it involves making an additional investment in your car stereo purchase which can make a huge difference. So why should you add an external power amplifier to your car?

Let’s take a look at what a power amplifier actually does. Put simply, an amplifier takes the low level output from a source device (CD player, tuner or MP3 player) and brings its output level to a range that can drive speakers. This range, or power output, can vary depending on the size of the amplifier. Many car audio systems- both OEM and aftermarket- contain power amplifiers even though you might not know it. They can range from built-in amp stages that are actually inside the chassis of the radio to separate external amplifiers that can be located under a seat or in a rear side panel of the vehicle.

With the increased emphasis on better audio quality in the car audio arena, we’re proud to now offer the full line of audio interfaces and processors from the great folks at Audio Control.

Audio Control has been around since 1977 and produces some of the finest audio processors and interfaces around. Some of you may have run across the famed “Epicenter” bass enhancer through the years, which set new standards when it came to enhancing and providing killer bass response.

Adding bass to your ride can be fairly easy in most cars but can also be cumbersome, especially when space in most vehicles is at a premium. Fortunately, there is a solution for most vehicles on the road today that offers the customer some great options when adding a subwoofer. JL Audio, a leader in car audio for years, offers a variety of custom-tailored subwoofer enclosures called “Stealthboxes” and the name fits!

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Music can be a big part of the enjoyment of boating. But getting high-quality sound on a boat is not always easy. Follow the tips below to ensure the best quality sound on your boat, and to save yourself future repair and replacement work.