Many of our clients at Sound Depot and Performance who want to improve the sound of their audio systems drive Toyota and GM vehicles. When it comes to upgrading the speakers in these vehicles, most people use a 6 1/2 inch speaker. We have something that works much better: the Kenwood eXcelon KFC-X183C oversized 7-inch coaxial… [Read More]
Why Does My Factory Honda Audio Sound So Bad?
We have many customers coming into Sound Depot and Performance and asking us, “Why does the stereo in my factory Honda audio system sound so bad?” It does not seem to matter if it’s a Fit, Civic or Accord – they all seem to suffer from the same weak, mushy sound and peaky frequency response…. [Read More]
1972 Chevy Blazer K5 Audio Upgrades For Ocala Client
A long-time customer from Ocala, Florida, brought a unique project to Sound Depot and Performance recently. We have done several marine audio systems in the past for this client, so when he decided on getting some Chevy Blazer K5 audio upgrades, he knew whom to call. Power The Blazer stands tall – even without a… [Read More]
Why Does My Toyota Stereo System Sound So Lousy?
Sound Depot and Performance has a few questions for you. When listen to your new Toyota stereo system, have you noticed that it sounds lousy? Have you owned several Toyota vehicles over the years, and thought your previous ones sounded better? Well, your thoughts are correct. Most Toyota vehicles made from 2012 and newer don’t… [Read More]
JL Audio XD500-3v2 Amplifier
We have hundreds of different options when it comes to creating an audio system here at Sound Depot and Performance. Even with so many options, there are always a few products that we gravitate toward again and again. One such product is the JL Audio XD500-3v2 amplifier. Let’s have a look at why it is… [Read More]
Hertz DSK 165.3 Component Speakers
When customers come to Sound Depot and Performance looking for new speakers for their vehicles, we ask them several questions about their music, their listening habits and their existing systems. With that information, we can help them choose a set of speakers that will not only sound great but offer excellent value. One of the… [Read More]
Lighting And Big Sound For Ocala Client’s Ford F250!
This Ocala client’s 2015 Ford F250 was outfitted with a curved 40″ Rigid led light bar and Rigid fog lights to replace the factory lighting. This gave the truck more aesthetic appeal while increasing visibility. While the vehicle was here, we also gave it an audio upgrade utilizing Hertz Energy coaxials to handle the highs. Low frequency… [Read More]
Speaker Upgrades For Improved Sound Quality
When clients come to see us here at Sound Depot and Performance, one of their constant complaints is the lack of sound quality in their car stereo systems. We have heard it all, from “anemic,” “dead” or “lifeless” to “no clarity or definition.” If you like your music to sound good, then you know that… [Read More]
2012 Porsche Cayenne Gets HUGE Bass Upgrade
Sound Depot and Performance has been serving the Gainesville area since 1998. During those years we have seen trends in vehicles and listening tastes go through many changes. One thing we really miss are the systems with large amounts of subwoofers. As a result, you can imagine how excited we were when the owner of… [Read More]
Marine Audio: Make Your Boat The Life Of The Party
If you are itching to spend more time on the water in your boat this year, then now is the right time to consider your marine audio upgrade. Sound Depot and Performance has been has been serving the marine audio needs of the Gainesville market for well over a decade. We have spent years doing constant… [Read More]