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Read all about audio systems in our Tech section. Car Audio & Electronics Magazine covers most technical issues like car stereo installation, instructions, troubleshooting, tips, customization and much more.
BMW 635csi - Inside Man BMW 635csi - Inside Man
Read up on the new custom sunroof makeover for the bmw 635csi. more
Hidden Controls - 2007 Toyota Avalon Project Hidden Controls - 2007 Toyota Avalon Project
It seems like whenever we build a big audio system, we always end up with small items like switches, bass knobs and displays that need to... more
Derek Lee Editorial - 'Cause Stock Still Sucks! Derek Lee Editorial - 'Cause Stock Still Sucks!
Aftermarket Car Electronics - Automotive Factory Electronics Equipment more
Creating Symmetrical Shapes Creating Symmetrical Shapes
How to create unique symmetrical shapes for your custom car audio system. more
J S Designs/Sony Civic Si - How To J S Designs/Sony Civic Si - How To
Create a ported subwoofer enclosure and how to integrate it. more
Tweak & Tune Tweak & Tune
Learn how to tune crossover settings on a basic sound system using practical application techniques. more
A Center Console With Kick - How To A Center Console With Kick - How To
Check out the process of making a center console subwoofer enclosure. more
Custom Dash Kit - Tricks Of The Trade Custom Dash Kit - Tricks Of The Trade
Check out the step by step process of a radio replacement for a custom dash on a Toyota Avalon. more
Hd Zoom - Product Evaluation Hd Zoom - Product Evaluation
Check out this new HD Zoom tuner with satellite radio and an easy installation process. more
Rear Deck From Scratch - How To Rear Deck From Scratch - How To
Check out the process creating a custom rear deck for a BMW. more
Redo Your Entire Center Console - How To Redo Your Entire Center Console - How To
Check out this Nissan Maxima as it gets a custom center channel face lift with a Kenwood Monitor. more
Simple As A-Pillar Can Get! - How To Simple As A-Pillar Can Get! - How To
For all the do-it-yourselfers out there, this step by step process is basics in customizing a tweeter into an A-pillar. more
Strip Down, Damp Out And Amp Up - How To Strip Down, Damp Out And Amp Up - How To
Check out this 2005 Honda Civic as it gets upgraded with Class D Digital Amps. more
The Basics Of Fiberglass Fabrication - How  To The Basics Of Fiberglass Fabrication - How To
Find out how to Fabricate an enclosure using fiberglass and what tools you need for the job. more
Trouble Shooting - Car Audio Problems Trouble Shooting - Car Audio Problems
Read about solutions to readers' car audio problems. more
Find A Qualified Installer - How-To Find A Qualified Installer - How-To
You need A new killer audio system installed in your ride. You could ask a friend to install your system for a case of beer, but this could... more
Tweets In A Pod - How To Tweets In A Pod - How To
This is a really great technique for creating small projects such as tweeter pods. With it, you can build great-looking pods in about an... more
Perfect Circles - How To Perfect Circles - How To
Creating circle-shaped parts, whether for speaker rings, mounting plates or protective grilles, is a common task in an... more
Easy Aluminum - How To Easy Aluminum - How To
We've seen car audio fabrication transition over the past few decades from flat plywood trim panels covered in headliner material or... more
Car Audio Problems - Trouble Shooting Car Audio Problems - Trouble Shooting
Q: I get CA&E in South Africa and it's an excellent magazine. I have two questions, which I know you can answer. I'm busy installing a... more
Custom Enclosure - A Stinky, Stinky, Itchy World Custom Enclosure - A Stinky, Stinky, Itchy World
Check out how to make your own custom enclosure more
Custom Enclosure - Let There Be Walls Custom Enclosure - Let There Be Walls
Check out how to build side walls on your multi-composite enclosure more
Body Filler - Smoothing It On - Fabricating A Multi-Composite Enclosure Part 5 Body Filler - Smoothing It On - Fabricating A Multi-Composite Enclosure Part 5
Check out how to apply body filler and complete your multi-composite enclosure more
Fiberglass Molding - Topping It Off - Fabricating A Multi-Composite Enclosure Part 4 Fiberglass Molding - Topping It Off - Fabricating A Multi-Composite Enclosure Part 4
Check out how to create the top of your multi-composite enclosure more
How To Buid A Custom Shop Oven - Tips and Tricks How To Buid A Custom Shop Oven - Tips and Tricks
Check out how to make your own shop oven 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
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Sixth generation component speakers
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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