To optimize the performance capabilities of a speaker, it should operate within the frequency range for which it was designed. A woofer or subwoofer won’t be able to reproduce high frequencies accurately. A tweeter will self-destruct if you ask it to try to play bass frequencies. For this reason, we use three- and four-way speaker […]
Are Single or Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Better?
When it comes to buying subwoofers, a lot of people have questions or make assumptions about the benefits and drawbacks of single voice coil and dual voice coil versions. Understanding the differences between them requires a slightly enhanced understanding of how an amplifier works. We cover both topics in this article. How an Amplifier Works […]
What Is Signal-To-Noise Ratio, And Why Does It Matter?
Most people understand the importance of amplifier power specifications. In most cases, more power is a good thing, that is, until you reach the thermal or suspension limits of the speakers you are using. One specification that is also very important in a mobile electronics amplifier, processor or source unit is Signal-to-Noise Ratio. In this […]
New York Client Gets Massive 2016 Ford F350 Transformation
A repeat client all the way from New York contacted Prestige Car Audio & Marine in Metairie about doing a 2016 Ford F-350 transformation on his new truck. Our team spent significant time on going over the vehicle and exploring ideas with the client. After our discussions, we worked up a proposal that he liked, […]
Product Spotlight: Pioneer AVH-4200NEX
At Prestige Car Audio & Marine, part of what makes us who we are is the way we blend our knowledge of technology with the way we serve our clients. One of the biggest avenues that allows us to blend those two things is our product line. When our products are high-performing, we know we’re […]
Choosing Speakers For Your Car: Components Or Coaxials?
Developing a speaker requires that the designer and engineer balance many different aspects, such as the application, cost and desired performance level of the end product. For the consumer, navigating the thousands of different speaker offerings on the market can be difficult. Two speakers can measure similarly regarding efficiency, power handling and frequency response, but […]
2007 Jeep Wrangler Audio System Upgrades for Metairie Client
A client from here in Metairie, LA, brought in his 2007 Jeep Wrangler to us for an audio system upgrade. He wanted the system to be clearer and louder, with good, solid bass response. We looked over the vehicle with him and came up with a product and installation proposal. After a few small changes […]
The Importance of Proper Car Audio Speaker Installation
The speakers in your mobile entertainment system are one of the most critical components in determining how your system sounds. If you choose poorly designed speakers that have distortion issues from poor cone, suspension or motor design, no amount of signal processing can make your system sound great. The methods used to install your speakers […]
Digital Signal Processors Take Your Audio System To The Next Level
Adjusting or modifying audio signals is nothing new. Analog signal processors have been around recording studios and live performances for decades. Everything from equalizers to crossovers and compressors were conceived back when vacuum tubes were popular. As technology advanced, the size, cost and complexity of signal processors decreased. Now, many car audio source units contain […]
Watts Are Watts, Or Are They? A Detailed Explanation for Car Audio Guys
When people are looking at purchasing a car audio amplifier, the specification they check most often is how much power it can produce. Power is rated in watts – a universal unit of measurement of power. In this article, we explain what a watt is, and how it is measured – both the correct and […]
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