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Uniden R8 long-range radar and laser detector device with a digital display showing directional arrows, signals, a frequency of 24.150 GHz, and control buttons labeled menu, mute/Dim, and mark.
radar detectors true cost of ownership
A speaker with Thiele and small parameters listing, including resistance, inductance, suspension area, weight, and other technical specifications.
THIELE - SMALL PARAMETERS
Comparison image of two car infotainment system screens, one labeled "CarPlay" showing app icons for Phone, Music, Maps, Messages, Stinger, Now Playing, Podcasts, Audiobooks; and the other labeled "androidauto" showing a map, music player, and quick access apps, with time 2:10 and signal icons.
phone intergration
3D illustration of a custom bandpass speaker enclosure labeled '4th Order Bandpass' containing a speaker inside a wooden box with two chambers.
Deep Dive into Subwoofer enclosures
Image of a TV converter box with labels for digital, optical, and coaxial connections, accompanied by two cables labeled for optical and digital coaxial RCA connections, with the caption "Both are S/P DIF".
Learn more about car audio inputs types
Diagram comparing parallel and series wiring of speakers and amplifiers, with labeled positive and negative connections.
wiring dual voice coil subs
Close-up of a black audio circuit board with various components, including inductors, capacitors, and connectors, labeled 'AUDIO DYNAMICS'.
Amplifiers explained
Side view of a gray Porsche 911 GTS sports car with yellow brake calipers.
Porsche 911's sound system
A rectangular audio amplifier with a brushed metal top surface and various input and output connectors on the side.
arc audio x2 amps
Collection of audio equipment including two black amplifiers, a logo that says 'Mosconi', the 'ARC Audio' logo, and a speaker box.
Mono Bass Amp shootout
Dash Cam differences Drone XC vs Momento
Learn more dash cams
Close-up of a speaker grille embedded in a car door, with the brand logo 'B&O' on it.
why factory sound is just good enough
car audio amplifier power supply board with MOSFETs, capacitors, inductor, and main toroidal transformer labeled.
Anatomy of the Amplifier
Diagram comparing analyzed vehicle-installed radar/laser detection system with standalone long-range radar/laser detector.
Radar Detectors Installed vs Stand-Alone
Diagram showing the step-by-step process for replacing a mobridge amp in a car, including mounting the amp plate, mounting the amp, plugging in the K2 harness, removing radio and tapping all speakers with the T-harness, wiring power to the battery with fuse, customizing sound settings, and final installation with a photo of the installed system.
what is plug and play
Set of two stacks of coiled orange and black electrical wires, with two battery holder clips and two wire connectors.
how to correctly power your amp
Diagram of a car viewed from above showing speaker placement and corresponding angles for the doors, A-pillars, and dashboard with color-coded lines indicating image width, depth, and distance to stage.
how the Tuning Process works
A Titanate+ advanced lithium-ion rechargeable battery with a black and gray casing, featuring a carbon fiber pattern, two metal terminals on top, and two screws with washers beside it.
how to Size the Right Lithium Battery
An audio amplifier with multiple input channels, a graphic equalizer display showing sound frequency levels, and two speakers with yellow cones.
Adding LOC for OEM Systems
Two Mosconi audio amplifier units and one Mosconi audio processor with various input and output ports.
Learn more about DSP's and DSP AMPS
Toolmaker metal worker logo on black background and an orange transparent tool part with metallic components inside.
custom fuse and ground blocks
Inside a vehicle with a futuristic control panel and audio system, showing a silhouette of a live band with guitars, drums, and a keyboard on a screened background.
LEARN MORE ABOUT IMAGING
The inside of a vehicle's trunk with foam padding, wiring, and a circular vent.
benefits of SOUNDPROOFING
Close-up of automotive and home insulation materials with Second Skin branding.
Learn about Sound Skin's Damplifier Tiles
Screenshot of 12vtools.com homepage promoting professional car audio installation tools, with images of various tools and the text 'Car Audio "Must Have" Tools for Professional Installations'.
here are the Must Have 12V Tools
Person wearing a gray work jacket giving a thumbs-up, holding a speaker, an amplifier, and audio cables.
Find a Car audio shop near me
Diagram illustrating the connections and signal flow for an OEM car audio system with an amplifier, showing speaker wires on the car side, RCA jacks on the amplifier, and output to various audio channels, including example of a 3-way summing signal flow.
Getting a full range signal
Comparison of prismatic and cylindrical batteries, with three rectangular prismatic batteries on the left and three cylindrical batteries on the right.
Lithium Iron (LiFePO4) batteries
Audio mixing software interface with adjustable controls, equalizer sliders, and channel settings, labeled with various input, output, and crossover configurations.
Learn more Basics of DSP's
Product flyer for Mosconi amplifiers, highlighting the Pico series with specifications and dimensions, featuring images of two amplifiers and website URL.
choose the best Mosconi Pico Amps
Red automotive alternator with black and silver label.
amps & alternators
An illustration of a fighter jet creating a vapor cone with a pair of subwoofer speakers labeled 'Sub-Sonic' against a light blue background.
subsonic settings
Comparison chart of Gladen Mosconi amplifiers, showing Atomo and PICO models with their respective Pro and One versions.
Choosing the right Mosconi Amp
Frequency response graph showing multiple colored lines intersecting at a central point, with decibel levels on the y-axis and frequency in Hz on the x-axis.
LINKWITZ RILEY crossovers
Close-up of four crayon-like objects in green, blue, red, and black, labeled 'Sky High' and 'Sky Block' respectively, with damaged, frayed ends.
SELECTING POWER WIRE
3D CAD model of a circular automotive part designed in Autodesk Fusion, titled 'SUBARU_FRONT_DRIVER_DOOR_6.5_FOCAL v2'.
Learn Fusion 360
A color-coded chart showing seal, either, vented categories with a scale from 0 to 200, and an arrow pointing to 25, labeled as 50 when divided by 0.5, with the division problem 25 divided by 0.5 equals 50 written below.
Deeper Dive into Subwoofer enclosures
Close-up of an automotive alternator mounted on a workbench, with a digital multimeter reading 39.71 written on a display, and wires connected to the alternator.
Optimizing Alternator Wiring
Automotive wiring harness with inline relays, loomed wires with heat-resistant fabric tape, pre-cut wire, OEM-style connectors, inline fuses, and plug connectors for remote start system.
why a T-Harness
A black Mosconi car audio amplifier with silver accents, placed on a reflective black surface against a black background.
DSP SAMPLE RATES & SOURCES
A blue electronic audio device with four RCA input and output jacks labeled L and R, along with a power indicator light, a gain control knob, and a small switch for voltage protection settings.
AMP GAIN DIAL
Diagram showing speaker distance measurements in inches for a vehicle, with red numbers for the driver and passenger sides, blue numbers for calculations, and purple numbers for delay in milliseconds. The driver side distances are 39, 48, 52, 35, and 49 inches; the passenger side distances are 60, 65, 69, 60, and 60 inches. The largest distance, 69 inches, is highlighted in yellow for input. The diagram includes a layout of vehicle seats with circles indicating speaker positions labeled tweeter, midrange, midbass, rear fill, and subwoofer.
DSP & TIME DELAY
Diagram showing the components of a 2/0 AWG power wire, including the rope of wire, bundles of strands, individual strands, and details about the jacket and wire diameter.
deeper dive into power wire
Timeline of automotive audio innovation from 1934 to 2020s, featuring key milestones such as the first car radio, Motorola entering the market, Jim Fosgate's advancements, the Renaissance of amps, retail shifts, industry training, local expert rebirth, and digital mentoring.
History of car audio
A police officer wearing a uniform and hat is aiming a radar gun from the top of a police vehicle, on a street with other cars in the background.
Radar Detector more than ever
Line graph titled 'Waveform Showing Peak, Mid, and RMS Power' displaying a sine wave with amplitude over time. The graph includes horizontal lines representing RMS power at 0.71 (red dash), mid power at 0.85 (orange dotted), and peak power at 1.0 (green dash-dot). The x-axis is labeled 'Time' and the y-axis is labeled 'Amplitude'. A legend shows the sine wave in blue, with corresponding RMS, mid, and peak power levels.
Whats does rms mean?
Inside the vehicle showing a custom wooden platform with built-in speakers and a gray fabric bench seat.
add more bass
Black MOSCONI car audio amplifier with control and connection knobs, mounted on a metal frame.
Amplifiers class ab or class d
Line graph comparing A-weighting and C-weighting curves in car audio across various frequencies, with A-weighting shown in blue for low volume and C-weighting in red for high volume.
Why you should upgrade your audio System
Line graph showing a downward trend in decibels over an increase in frequency.
EQ LEVELS AND WHY FOR DSP TUNING
Three car amplifiers labeled Atom, Pico, and One, with Atom shown as a small black rectangular device measuring 3.38 inches in height and width.
WHICH MOSCONI AMP FITS ME BEST
Close-up of electrical wires labeled CCA, POWER, and WIRE on a carpeted floor.
BOAT AMP WIRING
Car audio system components including an amplifier, speakers, a sound graph, and the ARC Audio logo.
why arc audio
Four audio amplifiers with the MOSCONI and ARC AUDIO logos.
8-channel amp shootout
Inside a car with neon signs on the dashboard and the city lights outside at night, displaying the phrases 'We Deal Dope' and 'music' with a heartbeat line.
how car audio is dynamic
Top view of a Range Rover with diagram overlaying numbered speakers and components, titled 'System Features at a Glance' and info about 35/39 speakers powered by a 1600 watt amplifier.
What is an upmixer
Car Audio DSP and NPR Tiny Desk
Tiny Desk & DSP
Diagram of a red sports car highlighting the components of the Uniden R9 radar and laser detector system, including front and rear radar receivers, laser transponders, GPS receiver, display, keypad, and controller.
why installed radar detectors are the best
Collection of car audio speakers and amplifiers next to a red Tesla logo
easy upgrading a Tesla audio System