Our series on the tools that are important to test and configure car audio system upgrades moves to the topic of the real-time audio analyzer, also known as an RTA or spectrum analyzer. This important tool helps installers measure the acoustic response of your mobile audio system, and it can be a fundamental component in […]
The owner of this 1995 Pontiac Trans Am recently contacted the team at Mobile Edge for some help in upgrading the stereo in the vehicle. The owner had tried to wire some new speakers into the vehicle but realized he was in over his head. After inspecting the vehicle and talking to the client about […]
As we continue our look at how at how car audio amplifiers work, we need to discuss what has become the most popular design on the market today: amplifiers that use a Class D output stage. In audiophile realms, Class D designs often carry an unfavorable reputation. Do their drawbacks outweigh their benefits? Let’s have […]
A repeat client of ours from Whitehall, PA, came by to discuss upgrading the basic radio that came as factory equipment in his 2014 Hyundai Elantra. It had only the simplest features included on that one, and he wanted a significant upgrade in technology and usability, without losing any of the features of the original […]
A Palmerton client who was referred to us by a friend of hers brought her 2006 Subaru Outback by so we could help her with an audio upgrade. Her primary objective was adding Bluetooth capability for calls and streaming music, but she also wanted a much-better musical experience for her daily commute to and from […]
If there’s one thing that can add emotion and excitement to your music, it’s adding a little more bass. Bass frequencies, especially those below 80 Hz, can be felt as much as heard at a higher volume level. The tingling in your amps and vibration in your back make a night at a club, your […]
A client from Tamaqua recently contacted the team at Mobile Edge to inquire about a door panel speaker solution for his 1969 Chevrolet C10 pickup truck. After inspecting the vehicle and talking to the client about options for speakers and how we could install them, we came up with a plan to create a custom […]
Our series of articles on what tools are important to test and configure a car audio system upgrade moves on to the oscilloscope. Tools like digital voltmeters, real-time audio analyzers and, of course, hand tools such as screwdrivers, side cutters, wire strippers and a socket set each have their place and importance. When it comes […]
A client from Dallas, Pennsylvania, contacted the product specialists at Mobile Edge to inquire about upgrading the lighting, adding a remote starter and installing window tint on his 2019 Toyota Tacoma. We had a look at the truck to determine the light upgrades that were available and talked with the client about his goals for […]
