Marine audio systems are growing in popularity by leaps and bounds. While that is great news for us at Prestige Car Audio & Marine, it is not necessarily good for consumers. You see, as something grows in popularity, it attracts new competition. And while we welcome these new companies to New Orleans, the sad reality […]
Backup Camera Installation: Top 5 Reasons To Choose Prestige Car Audio and Marine
A category that has been growing in popularity at Prestige Car Audio & Marine is backup cameras. We have been selling and installing backup cameras in the New Orleans market for over a decade, so we are not new to the game. But as more and more vehicles started coming with them factory-installed, the awareness level […]
“But My Vehicle Came With A Factory Alarm”
When we are speaking with clients at Prestige Car Audio & Marine, the topic of vehicle security systems will often come up. And, like clockwork, when we bring up the topic as a good idea for someone’s vehicle, we hear “But my vehicle came with a factory alarm.” It is true that car makers include […]
Side By Side Upgrades
Side by sides are incredibly fun machines, as they can tear up miles and miles of trails in a short amount of time. They have gotten more and more sophisticated over the years, but one place where they are seriously lacking is an audio system. The factory add-on systems are weak and anemic sounding. But […]
Why Do You Need An MECP Certified Technician?
If you have ever been to Prestige Car Audio And Marine in Metairie, LA, you may have noticed our signage and patches that say MECP. MECP stands for Mobile Electronics Certification Program. It is the only recognized, national standard for Mobile electronics Installers. MECP certification comes in three different levels, Basic, Advanced, and Master. There […]
Backup Cameras For Safety And Convenience
Backup Cameras have become a very hot category for us here at Prestige Car Audio And Marine in Metairie, LA. They do a wonderful job of protecting you from backing into something and damaging your vehicle. More importantly, backup cameras can save lives, as they help you see little ones that may be in your […]
5 Reasons To Select Prestige for Remote Starters
So you have decided you want to get a remote car starter? Great. Now you have to determine who to purchase it from. If you are in the New Orleans area, we recommend you stop by our facility and let us show you what we have to offer. Until then, here are the top five […]
Sound Quality: It’s Only As Good As Your Car Audio Speakers
You might think the factory system that came with your car sounds pretty good, but unless you shelled out for an upgrade then chances are you’re missing out. When you compare the sound quality of your system to even a low-cost aftermarket system you’ll be blown away by the difference. Not all car stereos/AV receivers […]
Why You Need an Amplifier
Boost your signal and clean-up your audio Upgraded speakers can do a lot to improve the quality of audio in your vehicle, but without an amplifier you’re not getting anywhere close to the full benefit. Why wouldn’t you want to hear your new speakers at their best? Most factory head units/AV Receivers/decks/radios – the thing […]
Sound Damping: Turn Up The Music, Turn Down The Noise
Sound quality doesn’t generally improve with sound quantity. Crank the volume and all kinds of little sounds that weren’t noticeable at lower decibels begin to become more noticeable – snaps, crackles and pops from the speaker housing, and hissing, buzzing and other noises from the speaker assembly itself. Sound Damping A lot of different kinds […]