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Archive for the 'Mobile Audio & Electronics' Category

Compact Truck Subwoofer Enclosures from Rockford Fosgate

Rockford Fosgate PUNCH Subwoofer


Owners of pickup trucks, especially regular cab models, often struggle with how or where to place subwoofers when upgrading their car audio system. Most solutions are not optimized for the small interior space of a truck. Rockford Fosgate hopes to solve that problem with two, new, loaded subwoofer enclosures. Read More »
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Hands off! Cell phone handset use banned in California.

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It's officially, here...the hands-free law is now in full effect for the state of California. Pick up your cell phone without using an earpiece and you'll be fined $20 for a first offense. Do it again and you'll have to pony up $50. AND, if you're under 18...forget using your cell phone altogether. Read More »
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Pioneer Advances Beyond Navigation with Voice Control in the AVIC-F Series

Pioneer AVIC-F Series In-Dash Navigation


Pioneer has launched the AVIC-F Series with three new product offerings that go beyond the typical navigation system. The Pioneer AVIC-F700BT, AVIC-F900BT and Premier branded AVIC-F90BT combine advanced navigation features with a multitude of functional entertainment capabilities such as voice control, iPod integration, Bluetooth and DVD playback. Read More »
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True Bass from Slim Subwoofers.

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I have been working on upgrading the audio system in a 2005 Mustang recently. This particular car has the Shaker 500 system in it with 8" woofers mounted in the front doors. I wanted to find a good replacement speaker that would add some strong bass to the front stage. I decided to research shallow mount woofers, as this seems to be an exciting new trend in the car audio aftermarket. Read More »
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Pioneer AVIC-N4 In-Dash DVD Multimedia Navigation Receiver.

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Pioneer's AVIC-N4 further improves your driving experience with a multitude of advanced features. The unit keeps drivers better informed and entertained with detailed map information for wider area, intuitive touch panel operation, GUI with improved visibility, and CD and/or DVD playback. Additionally, the system is ready to deliver detailed traffic information for major cities in conjunction with the XM NavTraffic service and an optional XM Radio tuner. Read More »
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Alpine's Integrated iPod Experience for your Car.

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Alpine, an official "Made for iPod" program member, designed the new iDA-X001 digital media head unit to have a pure digital USB connection, and to allow users to naturally and easily navigate through all of the digital content on their iPod via the head unit. The result is the highest possible iPod sound quality and most iPod-like experience in the car. I have not tried this unit with the new iPhone, but with more than 500,000 iPhones sold in its debut weekend, I imagine someone will soon. I suspect its direct USB connection will work fine allowing iPhone owners to fully integrate their music features right into the car. Read More »
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OEM Car Audio Integration.

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It seems not too long ago, to improve the sound of your car audio system you could simply swap out the factory radio with any number of upgraded aftermarket systems. These days, that may no longer be an easy task. Odd shaped factory head units and electronics that integrate with many other systems within the vehicle beyond the audio system make swapping the factory radio next to impossible. Fortunately, the aftermarket is stepping up with OEM integration systems from companies such as Alpine, Rockford Fosgate, JL Audio, Kenwood, Audio Control and Scosche that allow you to add aftermarket audio systems into your vehicle while retaining the factory head unit. Read More »
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Rockford Launches its 2007 Lineup of Punch Amplifiers.

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Rockford Fosgate, the high-performance car audio manufacturer who never debuts a product until its ready to ship, has taken the wraps off its new line of PUNCH Amplifiers. Rockford's PUNCH amplifiers' exceptional performance and competitive prices have led to them being the world's most popular line of mobile audio amps.

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The new PUNCH amps showcase Rockford's unique DTM (Dynamic Thermal Management) and MEHSA3 designs which have reduced the amplifiers overall footprint by up to 40%. Read More »
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Affordable In-Dash Navigation from Pioneer.

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Since buying my 2005 Mustang, I've been looking for an affordable double-DIN, in-dash navigation system. Pioneer has stepped up to the plate with their new AVIC-D3.

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The AVIC-D3 provides navigation capabilities from two DVD-ROMs containing a massive Tele Atlas database. Within seconds, the AVIC-D3 calculates multiple routes and provides directions to destinations via the graphic map interface and voice guidance. In addition, you'll have access to 12-million points of interest throughout the United States and Canada, meaning the nearest gas station, restaurant, or ATM is just a few clicks away. Read More »
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