Shopping for car audio upgrades is as personal as shopping for a new car or new shoes. Each of us likes something different, has a different budget and different performance and style preferences. In the case of a new car, your options range from a solid and reliable daily driver in the $14,000 range to […]
In our ongoing series of articles about car audio electrical theory, we are going to introduce the concept of alternating current power sources and signals. Understanding the basics of AC is crucial to understanding how a mobile audio system works. This article uses a lot of references to the electricity delivery systems used in our […]
Mobile Edge in Lehighton, PA, is undergoing several staff changes that are taking effect this week. Our long-time general manager, Bob Mickonis, is leaving the company and moving to Virginia. Mike Oechsner is assuming the position of general manager of the store. Farewell to Bob Mickonis Bob joined Mobile Edge about 15 years ago as […]
A client from Tamaqua recently visited Mobile Edge in Lehighton seeking assistance with installing his 2017 Subaru WRX audio system upgrade. The client had a Sundown subwoofer and amplifier left over from a previous vehicle and had purchased a set of Kicker speakers. Although he’d done some audio work on his previous vehicle, he wanted […]
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration systems are extremely popular features found in aftermarket source units from all the key brands. The technology behind CarPlay and Android Auto continue to evolve, and in the summer of 2017, the aftermarket industry saw the introduction of wireless CarPlay connectivity. Android followed suit in 2018 with a […]
A client from Hazleton recently dropped by Mobile Edge to inquire about a 2017 Kia Sportage backup camera solution. After having a look at the vehicle, we showed the client several stand-alone camera option,s as well as the features available from a new multimedia receiver. The client liked the idea of having a real smartphone […]
It isn’t hard to notice that AudioControl hasn’t eased up on its delivery of amazing new mobile audio product solutions. The latest addition to the AudioControl family is the high-power LC-1.1500 subwoofer amplifier. Rated to produce 1,500 watts of continuous power and equipped with the integration and audio processing features you’ve come to expect from […]
A client from Bangor recently contacted Mobile Edge in Lehighton to inquire about his missing 2016 Chevrolet Colorado CD player. We weren’t the ones who forgot the CD player; Chevy did. More and more vehicles come without a radio that will play CDs. Vehicle manufacturers think that everyone has switched to iPods and MP3 files. […]
Did you know that you can get great sound in your car or truck using your factory radio as the source? Gone are the days when upgrading your audio system meant swapping in a new receiver. Today, climate controls, vehicle configuration and more are part of the original radio and display, so changes are nearly […]
