A lot of people think that they can just buy whatever size amplifier and electronics they want to, stuff it in the car, and it will all work out. Not true. For example, when you put a 1200 watt amplifier into your car, your car’s charging system has to be able to power it. To [...]
Product Feature Auto-EQ and Auto-Time Alignment Dual (L/R) 16-Band Graphic EQ Burr-Brown DACs for the purest sound Hi-Volt (5V) Pre-Outs The DEH-P880PRS uses an exclusive White OEL (Organic Electro-Luminescent) display. This creates a clean, easy-to-read display that easily fits in with any dashboard. For extra convenience, selected OEL models now come with a multi-language display, [...]
First Look The JL Audio 8W7 is a single voice coil, 3 ohm subwoofer. The cone is black plastic dish with a cool “W7” logo. When you first look at this subwoofer, you realize that it is something different and special. The most obvious are the dimensions. They are almost square. Even the 2.25 inch [...]
First Look Like its predecessor, the Eclipse AVN5495 is an “all-in-one” audio/video/navigation system. It has the ability to play CD/MP3 and DVD combined with the power of navigation. Replacing the CD drive, the AVN5495 swaps in an internal 30 GB hard drive that stores the immense data now required for navigation (gas stations, restaurants, hotels [...]
First Look The ARC Audio KAR 400.4 is a Class AB, 4-channel amplifier housed in a sleek clear anodized aluminum chassis. The understated style looks classy and refined. The front two channels include a 12dB per octave fully variable crossover from 55Hz to 550Hz. The front channels also include a 45Hz bass boost that allows [...]
Continued from this article. Part two. Ohms not Gnomes When choosing an amplifier, it is important to match the nominal impedance of the speakers with the performance capability of the amplifier. Nominal Impedance is the average load a speaker or subwoofer presents to an amplifier. This is measured in ohms. (Ohms are the measurement of [...]
An amplifier’s function is to convert the audio signal from your source unit to a higher output level capable of driving speakers without changing the sonic characteristics of the audio signal. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? Actually it is quite a complex process. Fortunately for us, we do not need to know how an amplifier works [...]
The Basics The KD-AVX44 is a single-DIN CD/DVD receiver with a detachable faceplate. When not in use, the face of the unit appears glossy, black, and otherwise unremarkable. But when you wave your hand near it, a proximity detector illuminates the panel in red light. Presto! You have controls. In addition to a variety of [...]
In-Dash Double-DIN DVD Multimedia AV Receiver with 6.1″ Widescreen Display DVD Video, DivX, MP3/WMA/iTunes AAC playback iPod Direct Control (CD-I200 Required) Bluetooth® Adapter Ready (CD-BTB200 Required) Connect your iPod® to the AVH-P4000DVD for direct control of iPod® audio and video menus, functions and selections via on-screen touch panel. This makes song access and search extra-quick [...]
The JVC KD-AVX1 is new from the JVC line of EXAD multimedia mobile receivers. Delivering an impressive array of feature, the KD-AVX1 is designed to be the single-DIN solution for the mobile multimedia experience. How well does it stack up? Let’s take a look. First Look The JVC KD-AVX1 is a single-DIN DVD/CD receiver. Dropping [...]