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Subwoofer or Amplifier- Which should I choose first?

What should I choose first – Sub or Amp?What came first .. the chicken or the egg? I see lots of people struggling when deciding…

How It Works, Products, SUBWOOFERS

The Components of a Subwoofer

The Components of a Subwoofer A subwoofer is an electromechanical driver that converts electrical waves into mechanical vibrations which produce audible sound waves. Have you…

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12-Volt Electrical Systems: Grounds Explained

In this post, we will talk about your vehicle’s grounding system. Now I know I’ve touched on this subject before, briefly, but I wanted to…

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Quick Look: Impedance Explained

In this post, we will dive a little bit into the most asked about speaker specification (besides power ratings) and that is impedance. Whether it’s…

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Digital Signal Processors Explained

When designing your car audio system, there is one piece of equipment that a lot of people forget, or just do not even think about…

ACCESSORIES, BRANDS, How It Works, Products, SMD - STEVE MEADE DESIGNS

What Is Amplifier Gain?

As discussed in my post “Amplifiers: A Beginner’s Guide,” I discussed the benefits of installing an aftermarket amplifier in your vehicle. The main reason? To boost…

ACCESSORIES, BRANDS, DEAF BONCE, How It Works, Products

Line Output Converters Explained

You’ve decided to add an aftermarket subwoofer and amplifier but, you want to keep your stock head unit. Your stock head unit will more than…

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Voice Coils Explained

If you are new to car audio, I’m sure you’ve heard someone talking about voice coils or voice coil configurations. I know, personally, I have…

Comparisons, How It Works

Isolators vs Separators

If you are running high-powered amplifiers in your car audio setup, chances are or will be running multiple batteries as well. The added batteries, along…

Comparisons, How It Works

Amplifier Topologies (Classes)

We all know what car amplifiers do in regard to boosting the audio signal of a head unit, but not everyone understands or knows, the…