It's reached the point where a car's audio setup can take a lot of computing power and energy resources from the vehicle's ...

Want to option your next car with that fancy, branded premium audio system? Here's how to get peace of mind from your splurging. A Porsche 911 S brought Manuel Carrillo III home from the hospital ...

Although the four sound quality concepts discussed in the article Car Audio: Knowing What Sounds Good are the most fundamental, there are a few other SQ attributes that are also important: Timbre ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." No surprise that many cars come off the production line with audio systems that can’t match that ...

All audio systems, including those installed in , SUVs, and trucks are engineered to handle specific ranges of sound frequencies. These range differences explain why some speakers have slightly ...

Bose sits right up there with Bang & Olufsen, Bowers & Wilkins, and Burmester as a go-to name in premium car audio. Not all of its systems inspire awe, but considering how many companies are willing ...

Whether an aftermarket car audio system or a factory system that comes with the vehicle, virtually all car radios now come with AM and FM radio and a CD player. But that's now only the beginning of ...

Car Care is a twice-monthly series offering maintenance best practices and DIY tips for car owners. Getting your old stereo system looking and sounding like new doesn’t have to cost a pretty penny.

A 2013 study by Texas A&M reported that, on average, the American commuter spends 38 hours a year stuck in traffic. And while big engines and capable chassis make for driving pleasure when paired with ...

Using Mercedes vehicles, Universal's talent and Dolby's tech, the three companies hope to drive the listener experience ...

There was a time when in-car audio came in the form of AM radio and one lonely speaker. Believe it or not, General Motors offered the fifth-gen Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 with one speaker from the factory.

Car stereo robberies are on the decline. So are sales of aftermarket audio solutions. Why? Factory systems simply have become too good, essentially making both theft and the aftermarket unnecessary.