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Driver's Seat is where Car Audio Magazine Editor, Ben Oh, expounds on a number of topics related to the car audio and mobile electronics industry.
The Importance of Car Audio Systems The Importance of Car Audio Systems
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2006 Consumer Electronics Show - Driver's Seat 2006 Consumer Electronics Show - Driver's Seat
Supposedly the Chinese have a saying: May you live in uninteresting times. The implication is that interesting times are usually fraught... more
Rank It Up-Driver's Seat Rank It Up-Driver's Seat
It used to be that you could go to SEMA and just enjoy the show; catch up on the automotive aftermarket; and find out about products... more
Delphi - Driver's Seat Delphi - Driver's Seat
The Best Is Yet To...Another editorial year is over. This is my 7th year on the magazine and the last 12 issues in particular seem to have... more
Southern Lights Southern Lights
When we think of the South we associate it with hot weather, NASCAR, the Bible Belt, the Confederate flag, "Gone With the Wind", blues and... more
Increasing Returns Increasing Returns
I finally got around to watching that reactionary movie, Seabiscuit, about a man who trades in his automobile for a horse, so to speak,... more
Rites of Spring Rites of Spring
Twista's been in the rap game a good while, but now he's fully come into his own. As of Spring 2004 his reputation and success are cemented... more
Changing Drivers Changing Drivers
The image of former Secretary of State Alexander Haig stepping up to the podium to erroneously inform everyone he was in charge while... more
Constructive Criticism - Driver's Seat Constructive Criticism - Driver's Seat
Some of you seem to have ideas but would rather snicker and slam us on some corner of the Internet than direct that positive or negative... more
IASCA Spring Break Nationals - Driver's Seat IASCA Spring Break Nationals - Driver's Seat
This issue we wanted to reflect a little on what was going on around the world in car audio. Every year we see the different magazines at... more
Waterworlds - Driver's Seat Waterworlds - Driver's Seat
WaterworldOver the last couple of years I've noticed the gaudy white marine products in various audio catalogs (not just the waterproof... more
Being On Time - Driver's Seat Being On Time - Driver's Seat
That sums up this issue! As far as you the reader knows, the magazine shows up at your doorstep on time every month. But our man Jesse has... more
Caine Gayle - Driver's Seat Caine Gayle - Driver's Seat
Raising Caine more
April Fools - Auto News - Driver's Seat April Fools - Auto News - Driver's Seat
We did not include the list of Giveaway Winners in the last issue. However, we did post them on the Web. But now it's finally in print.... more
Busta Rhymes - Driver's Seat Busta Rhymes - Driver's Seat
As you can see Busta Rhymes is on the cover. We can't be more pleased to have him on the March issue - especially so, knowing that he has... more
Boston Pro Bass - Driver's Seat Boston Pro Bass - Driver's Seat
Good Buy!Making a car audio buying decision is tough! For the average consumer who is designing a system for a vehicle it just seems like... more
Happy New Year? - Driver's Seat Happy New Year? - Driver's Seat
I know, it's still 2001 when you get this issue, but for us we're already well into the 2002 editorial calendar. To mark the start of the... more
Upcoming Events - Driver's Seat Upcoming Events - Driver's Seat
As of this writing (this shows how far we work in advance) we have not gone to the Nopi, dB Drags, IASCA or USAC events....YET! But we are... more
SEMA Auto Show - Taking The Show On The Road SEMA Auto Show - Taking The Show On The Road
It's almost 2002 which means that the big 2001 sound-off events, including the Finals, are here. By the time you read this we will have... more
Electric and Hybrid Cars - Embracing The Eclectic Electric and Hybrid Cars - Embracing The Eclectic
Just when you thought that your favorite car audio magazine was going "gangsta gangsta" we take you back to your techno-chic roots plus... more
Bazooka Audio - Driver's Seat Bazooka Audio - Driver's Seat
This month I would like to introduce the newest member to the CA&E family. After two very productive years my long-time family friend,... more
Do It Right, Keep It Pure - Driver's Seat Do It Right, Keep It Pure - Driver's Seat
Some of you may be wondering what happened to Round 2 of the subwoofer test. Some of you may be asking what subwoofer test. And some may... more
Satellite Radio - Driver's Seat Satellite Radio - Driver's Seat
Industry Issue more
Mobile Electronics - Driver's Seat Mobile Electronics - Driver's Seat
Known throughout the world for showcasing the latest in mobile electronics, the 2001 International CES will feature the most recent... more
BuzzNet 2000 - Driver's Seat BuzzNet 2000 - Driver's Seat
BuzzNet 2000, a touring educational fest of new music listening technologies, launches this fall with two dates in California promising... more
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Kenwood DNX8120 - Review Double-DIN DVD/NAV
This product offers new elements to simplify your life... more
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Kicker WX10000.1 Warhorse - Review Amplifier
Breaking new ground in a big way... more
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Blaupunkt THA 475 PNP Install - Amped
Simple Install, Great Sound Performance... more
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Trouble Shooting - Tech Questions
Your questions, Our answers... more

 
Becker Cadillac Escalade ESV
I received an email with images of an absolutely gorgeous Cadillac Escalade ESV recently.... more
 
Sixth generation component speakers
  Now in their sixth generation, Boston Acoustics has raised the bar for performance and... more
 
Electronics Recycling Programs
My friends know what a fiend I am for recycling. I guess I got the compulsion from my father, and... more
 
MTX Tour Anti-Bling Escalade
MTX is going on an “Eastern Assault Tour” this month on the East Coast. Knowing MTX, their chosen... more
 
Pioneer Community Give Back Award
We get a lot of letters from the military. We send them what we can: magazines, t-shirts, the odd... more

 
kicker L7 need some help
i just got a kicker L7 4ohms from a friend we wired it to 2ohms for an amp that i already had in... more
 
Best Subwoofer Enclosures
I was researching on subwoofer enclosures and i stumbled upon this website ... more
 
Pioneer AVIC-N4 problem - Horiztonal Lines
I originally posted this on AVIC411.com but no one is replying, hopefully this site will be... more
 
Amp Suggestions
Hey, I'm pretty much completely new to this stuff and need some help getting an amp for my new... more
 
Alpine IDAX300 - recommendations please
I'm pulling an older Kenwood out of my '96 F350 diesel and considering an Alpine IDAX300 because I... more