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Project Surround Sound: Suspension Project Surround Sound: Suspension
While we remain fans of stereo sound we embrace surround sound technology and the wealth of new software being developed for the format.... more
Project A/V Runner: Katzkin Project A/V Runner: Katzkin
Every soccer mom desires the complete A/V entertainment system in her SUV to make the drive more enjoyable (that is to say, to keep the... more
Getting Your PS2 On Getting Your PS2 On
Enough people are putting in game consoles in their vehicles as to give the impression that it's as commonplace as CD changers. While we... more
Shedding Some Light Shedding Some Light
Project Turbo Brick, our 1996 Volvo 850R wagon, is about to receive its first aftermarket safety feature. Yes, I know what you are... more
Engine Noise - Trouble Shooting Engine Noise - Trouble Shooting
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Audio Capacitors - Stiffening  Capacitors 101 Audio Capacitors - Stiffening Capacitors 101
The following tutorial will guide you through the importance of capacitors, how they work, and where and when to use them more
What is The Best - Trouble Shooting What is The Best - Trouble Shooting
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BMW Z3 - Trouble Shooting BMW Z3 - Trouble Shooting
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September 2001, Tech Panel: Troubleshooting September 2001, Tech Panel: Troubleshooting
Q. Hi, I have run my problem by everyone I know with an electronics background, and nobody can help. I have a 400 watt Jensen 4ch. amp... more
Box Basics: Part 2 Box Basics: Part 2
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a big time competitor in the SPL arena, posting the big numbers -- you know, the ear-shattering... more
Box Basics: Part 3 Box Basics: Part 3
Many car audio enthusiasts start out by taking their parents' home audio speakers and placing them in the rear of their cars to blast out... more
Dual Alternator Dual Alternator
Finding it difficult to find pounding power? Need long lasting stamina? Are you finding it difficult to play as long as you really want to?... more
Charging System - Got Juice Charging System - Got Juice
SO YOU WANT a killer car audio system. You might think all you have to do is go out and buy some big amps and big speakers, plug them in... more
Subwoofer Troubleshooting Subwoofer Troubleshooting
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Subwoofer Enclosure - Box Basics - Part 3 Subwoofer Enclosure - Box Basics - Part 3
Many car audio enthusiasts start out by taking their parents' home audio speakers and placing them in the rear of their cars to blast out... more
1984 GMC - Troubleshooting 1984 GMC - Troubleshooting
Please send questions to: Car Audio and Electronics, c/o Tech Panel2400 E. Katella, 1100, Anaheim, CA 92806e-mail:... more
The Ionosphere and It's Affect On GPS The Ionosphere and It's Affect On GPS
Position solutions accurate to a meter represent the holy grail of car navigation. For top-of-the-line systems, meter-level accuracy means... more
BMW 2002 - Trouble Shooting BMW 2002 - Trouble Shooting
Please send questions to:Car Audio and Electronics, c/o Tech Panel774 S. Placentia Ave., Placentia, CA 92870e-mail:... more
Box Building - Trouble Shooting Box Building - Trouble Shooting
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Building Pressure - Part 2 Building Pressure - Part 2
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a big time competitor in the SPL arena, posting the big numbers - you know, the ear-shattering... more
2000 GMC Sonoma Extra Cab - Troubleshooting 2000 GMC Sonoma Extra Cab - Troubleshooting
Please send questions to: Car Audio and Electronics, c/o Tech Panel 774 S. Placentia Ave., Placentia, CA 92870 e-mail:... more
Subwoofer Enclosures - Box Basics Part 1 Subwoofer Enclosures - Box Basics Part 1
Today's market is inundated with woofers that offer respectable performance and great cosmetics at affordable prices. The variety is... more
Kenwood 5.1 - Trouble Shooting Kenwood 5.1 - Trouble Shooting
Please send questions to: Car Audio and Electronics, c/o Tech Panel774 S. Placentia Ave., Placentia, CA 92870 e-mail:... more
Alpine Audio Troubleshooting Alpine Audio Troubleshooting
Q I have a MTX Thunderform custom enclosure in my 1994 Chevrolet extended cab. At a volume of 13 the bass hits fine, but is not very loud.... more
Center Channel Speaker - In The Middle Of  Things Center Channel Speaker - In The Middle Of Things
Car audio is going through a change. It happened in living rooms across America five years ago and is now occurring in cars. Your vehicle... more
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2001 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner - Fooling The Eye
The owner of this Tacoma wanted to keep this simple and stealthy.... more
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2006 Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 - Crossfire Crossover
Check out this custom Crossfire built by Kicker Audio.... more
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2004 Chevrolet Corvette - At Top Speed
This Corvette is able to hug the corners and still rock an awesome car audio system.... more
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1959 Volkswagen Beetle - Show-Off Bug
Built using home theather equipment and to remember an era.... more
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2000 Audi TT Quattro - Aluminum Dream Machine
Highlighting the aluminumm accents of the TT is what this build was all about.... 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

 
New Step-by-Step Installation guide
The guy that installed my car audio, was a feature columnist in Car Audio and Electronics magazine.... more
 
GPS - Car Stereo Mute
Hi Guys, Here is a little project that I want to share with you. Basically this project was born... more
 
for sale:Sony Ericsson C903 Cyber-shot--$135
Terrific Stores Limited is a house hold name for affordable and durable mobile phones for all... more
 
for sale:Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB- $210
Terrific Stores Limited is a house hold name for affordable and durable mobile phones for all... more
 
for sale:Blackberry Bold 9000 ? $135
Terrific Stores Limited is a house hold name for affordable and durable mobile phones for all... more