Component vs Coaxial Speakers: Which Should You Install?
Coaxial speakers drop right in, while component sets split the tweeter out for a better soundstage. Here’s how an installer decides which one belongs in your car.
Truck Subwoofer Guide: Real Bass in a Regular Cab Pickup
No trunk, no back seat, and a few inches behind the bench. Here’s how installers pick the right sub, box and amp to get real bass in a pickup truck.
What Gauge Power Wire Do I Need for My Car Amp?
How to size amplifier power wire from your amp’s RMS rating and run length, with a gauge chart for OFC and CCA, plus ground and fuse tips from the install bay.
Pro Audio Car Speakers Explained: Mids, Bullets and Horns
What pro audio midranges, bullets, horns and super tweeters actually do, how to filter and power them, and how to build a door that gets loud without frying anything.
How Many Subwoofers Do I Need? One vs Two vs Four
One sub, two, or four? Here’s what adding subwoofers really does for output, how to wire them, and how to pick the right count for your vehicle and power.
Mono vs 4-Channel Amp: Which Car Amplifier Do You Need?
Mono amps are built for subwoofers, 4-channel amps for speakers. Here’s how to pick the right one, when bridging works, and when you need both.
Bagger Audio Upgrade Guide: Speakers, Amps and Wiring
How to plan a motorcycle bagger audio upgrade that stays loud and clear at highway speed: speaker locations, compact amps, radio integration and wiring that won’t drain your battery.
How to Sound Deaden Car Doors for Better Midbass
A bare door wastes a lot of your speaker’s midbass. Here’s how to deaden and seal car doors the right way, how much material you need, and the mistakes to avoid.
Line Output Converters: Add an Amp to Your Factory Radio
Want real bass without ripping out your factory stereo? Here’s how line output converters work, where to tap the signal, and how to wire and level one without noise or clipping.
CCA vs OFC Wire: Which Car Audio Wire Should You Buy?
CCA or OFC power wire? Here’s how the two compare on resistance, cost and durability, and how to size CCA so your amp gets the voltage it needs.