If you have been around the mobile electronics industry for more than a decade, then you may have noticed some significant changes. New technologies make our time behind the wheel safer, more entertaining and more productive. Many products offer better performance and efficiency compared to their originals. Innovations and technological advancements let us do things… [Read More]
Sound Depot and Performance Has The Holiday Gifts They Want This Year
Do you ever struggle with what holiday gifts to buy that special someone? Are they the kind of person who has everything? Do they always end up with stacks of gift cards that they never use? We understand, since we have those kind of people in our lives as well. The good news is that… [Read More]
Gainesville Client Upgrades Base Model Nissan Pathfinder Technology
Recently, a client from here in Gainesville visited Sound Depot and Performance looking to upgrade the technology in his 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. He had purchased a base model vehicle and wanted to add some safety and convenience features to his new ride. The client was looking for the convenience of in-dash navigation and touch screen… [Read More]
Passive vs. Active Crossover Networks
To optimize the performance capabilities of a speaker, it should operate within the frequency range for which it was designed. A woofer or subwoofer won’t be able to reproduce high frequencies accurately. A tweeter will self-destruct if you ask it to try to play bass frequencies. For this reason, we use three- and four-way speaker… [Read More]
Gainesville Toyota Tundra Stereo System Upgrade For Better Sound
Recently, a client from here in Gainesville, FL, was referred to us by one of his friends for an audio system upgrade. His 2016 Toyota Tundra stereo system just didn’t play as loudly as he wanted, and it didn’t sound very good. The client told us what he liked about the truck, and what he… [Read More]
Are Single or Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Better?
When it comes to buying subwoofers, a lot of people have questions or make assumptions about the benefits and drawbacks of single voice coil and dual voice coil versions. Understanding the differences between them requires a slightly enhanced understanding of how an amplifier works. We cover both topics in this article. How an Amplifier Works… [Read More]
Choosing Speakers For Your Car: Components Or Coaxials?
Developing a speaker requires that the designer and engineer balance many different aspects, such as the application, cost and desired performance level of the end product. For the consumer, navigating the thousands of different speaker offerings on the market can be difficult. Two speakers can measure similarly regarding efficiency, power handling and frequency response, but… [Read More]
Chevrolet Camaro Technology Upgrade for Gainesville Client
Recently, a repeat customer brought us his 2011 Chevy Camaro convertible for a technology upgrade. The client had replaced his head unit in the past but really wanted to get the Apple CarPlay capabilities. While the vehicle was here, we discussed the newest dash integration option for replacing the factory stereo in his Camaro. Once… [Read More]
1965 Volkswagen Notchback Audio Upgrades for Gainesville Client
A client from Gainesville came to Sound Depot and Performance for a 1965 Volkswagen Notchback audio system upgrade for his classic ride. We went out and looked over the car, and talked with the client to understand how he liked to listen to his music. Once we had a grasp of the goals for the… [Read More]
What Is Signal-to-Noise Ratio, and Why Does It Matter?
Most people understand the importance of amplifier power specifications. In most cases, more power is a good thing, that is, until you reach the thermal or suspension limits of the speakers you are using. One specification that is also very important in a mobile electronics amplifier, processor or source unit is Signal-to-Noise Ratio. In this… [Read More]
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