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In this episode of Car Audio Q&A Jonny gives you the latest news about the Parrot Astra deck, The new self parking system from Valeo and car stereo compatibility with the iPhone 4s Siri voice system. Jordan show us a first look at the new Encore E3 alarm systems. Doug and Spoon answer questions from the live chat room. Including questions about, JL…
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Watch the all new Car Audio Q&A. In this weeks episode of Car Audio Q&A Jordan reviews the Sony MEX-BT3900u bluetooth head unit A2DP. Jonny tells us about the new BMW M5 stereo system issue that installers will soon face. Doug and Spoon answer your questions from the live stream.Autor: Doug Bernards
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In this episode of Car Audio Q&A, the crew talks about the launch of the new SoundMan website. This site has become known as the Facebook of Car Audio. we will also cover the following topics. Pioneer Avic Bypass JL W3 or Alpine Type R Car Alarm with Air Horns Angled Speaker Rings BMW E46 Door Speakers…
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In this episode of Car Audio Q&A Doug shows us the Arc Audio KS 300.4 amplifier. Allyn shows us the best hand help O-scope for the money. Doug decides to do an Andrew "Dice" Clay impersonation. This Episode will cover the following topics. Highs cut out Audison Bit Ten outputs Nissan Bose integration 3-way component placement Portable Oscilloscope…
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In this episode of Car Audio Q&A we are joined by a new co-host. Britney is the newest chick to hit the car audio scene. This is the show were the SoundMan crew answers all your car audio related questions. To have your question answered on the show visit the SoundMan Car Audio forum. In this episode we will feature a new speaker from Hybrid Audio …
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In this episode of Car Audio Q&A we feature Alpine's new Typre R eight inch subwoofer. We previewed this woofer in the past and have been anticipating it's arrival for some time. Well we've finally gotten our hands on some. See the review. In this episode we will cover the following topics from our forum. Single chamber box for two subs Diagnose ba…
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In This episode of Car Audio Q&A we will show you a new line fo backup camera mirrors from Rydeen. Rydeen also offers a rearview mirror with navigation built in. Our featured install comes from Jon Webb from Performance Audio in Las Vegas, Nevada. To have your questions answered on the show, post in out forums at SoundManCarAudio.com. We will also …
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In this episode of Car Audio Q&A we feature the new Audison Voce HV K6 components. We also cover the following topics. Box building software Over powering speakers Imaging One amp or two Loud tweetersAutor: Doug Bernards
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In this episode of Car Audio Q&A we will feature the new JL Audio HD 1200/1 mono amplifier. We will also cover the following topics. Dampening factor Woofer impedance Bypass Bose amp Adding batteries iPad on a 5 channel ampAutor: Doug Bernards
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In this episode of Car Audio Q&A we will feature the new Alpine INA-W910 navigation unit. We weill also cover the following topics. "A" Pillar tweeter placement Choosing a coaxial Ported boxes Melted fuse holders 3-Way speaker locationsAutor: Doug Bernards
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In this episode of Amplified, the SoundMan team packs up the shop and moves to a bigger and better location. Doug crashes his truck; John pukes; Spoon paints a wall. Watch the crew build the new shop, while simultaneously running the old one.Autor: Doug Bernards
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In this episode of Car Audio Q&A we feature the Audiocontrol LC2i. We show a wicked install from Joakim Skovlund of Sweden. Spoon chokes on some electronic cigarette vapor. And we cover the following topics. Dolby 5.1 in cars Batteries and Alternators Bi-amping vs Active Adding bass to a stock system HID headlight noise problems…
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In this episode of Amplified... Jordan and Allyn build a custom box for a Lexus IS250. Allyn shows some of the work he's been doing on his Lexus IS350. MisterFixMe stops by to mod MrMat's iPhone 4. John is forced to clean out the second story of the stock room in preparation for the move. Doug gets mad because someone lost his router bit. Doug and …
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In this episode of Car Audio Q&A we will feature the new Sirius XM tuners and we will discuss the changes in the services as they merge. We will also feature one of your installs and we will cover the following topics. Alpine Typre R components vs Hertz Energy Using a relay to turn on multiple amps Why your highs sound bad at high volumes The futur…
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In this episode of Amplified the crew comes to the shop on a Sunday to catch up on some fab work. The guys get a little rowdy and end up hurting each other for fun. John finally gets his black suede so he can wrap his headliner. John looses the shop tools and Spoon confronts him. Jordan smashes his head on a ski boat hatch. A fan send Allyn a weddi…
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In this episode of Car Audio Q&A, we show you the best way to attach terminals to your large guage wire. We feature an install from Dalco Car Audio of the UK. And we cover the following topics. Rear speakers or Kick panels? Double din dash mod in a blazer Question about the SoundMan crew Tweeter impedance Next step in improving SQ…
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In this episode of Amplified Doug discusses moving the shop to a bigger location. The team takes on a long term project from the owner of Valencia Coachworks body shop. Spoon get frustrated at Doug for adding additional work to a completed install. John takes Doug to Big John's Performance to pick up his truck after getting some new tires. Allyn bu…
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In this episode we feature an old product from stinger, and we will show you an awesome iPad setup. We will cover the following forum posts. Acura sub woofer feedback problem Our install methods Infinite baffle sub woofer setup SoundMan Cars Speaker sizesAutor: Doug Bernards
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In this episode of Amplified, Doug brings in the emergency crew to help with a super busy week. Wang stops by and makes some recommendations. The crew runs into some problems as they try to finish 2 big jobs. Allyn builds 2 custom boxes. John runs into some confusion when looking up wiring info for a Land Rover.…
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In this episode of Car Audio Q&A, The crew rises extra early due to the overly busy schedule. Doug gives the worst technical review on the planet, but non the less a great product... The Audison LRX1.2K. The following questions are covered. Single RCA pre-out on my deck Question for Dr. iPhone Installing an amp Micro Brands Becoming an installer…
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In this episode of Amplified, the crew heads down to the Alpine product training event. The crew talk to their friends at Alpine, Steve Brown and Jim Walter, and get a quick rundown of the Alpine Type R Thin from the designer himself. Longtime friend and local shop owner, Danny Mascari, tags along. The shop gets flooded due to the recent rain storm…
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Visit http://forum.soundmancaraudio.com to post your question. In this episode of Car Audio Q&A we show you a demonstration of the upcoming Alpine Type R 8 inch. We will also address the following questions. Is the Audison LRX 5.1 k good for a JL 12 w6? Bit one vs. Imprint iStreamer with an iPod deck Apline PDX amps vs. Alpine mrp Ballin on a budge…
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In this episode of Amplified Allyn and Spoon finish the imposible iPad dash mod from the last episode. An ex-Soundman employee, Jordan Mann, returns to help the crew with an iPad dash mod for a chevy truck that was shipped in. Doug starts his iPad 2 dash mod for his Ford F150. Allyn builds 3 custom sub woofer enclosures. John waits in line for hour…
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In this episode of Car Audio Q&A, we talk about the new digital out method for iPad installs. This weeks featured install includes the most intense mix of electronic gear imaginable. :) We will answer the following questions. What OHM sub woofers should i get What should i run with my Hertz MLK 165 What head unit and amps should i choose Does my CD…
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In this episode of Amplified, Allyn builds a custom box for a Nissan 350z for a JL Audio W3. John gets the set of promo JL Audio C5 3-ways and builds some custom panels to fit the components. The SoundMan team fabricates another iPad installation panel for a Nissan Altima. Anthony Pierce builds a custom box for his Toyota Corolla for two Alpine Typ…
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In this episode of car audio Q&A we will feature the ultimate iPad video cable for you in car installs. We will also answer the followinf question from our Forum. Factory Tweeter Placement Mitsubishi Lancer Fosgate System Upgrade Alpine PDX vs JL Audio HD amps Fm vs Bluetooth vs AUX Featured Install Towncar Harness Factory Amp Bypass Battery Upgrad…
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In this episode of Amplified, Doug completes his latest iPad dash mod for another Dodge Ram. Allyn builds a custom box for two JL Audio W6 12's. The crew sells their parts car to a friend. John talks about his latest issues regarding the Subway employees. Johnny gets his dream car; a 1965 Lincoln Continental. On a super busy Saturday, Jordan, an ex…
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In this episode of Car Audio Q&A we review the new JL Audio C5 3 way kit. We take a look at one of your installs and we also cover the following topics. Morel Hybrid Ovation vs Morel Dotech Ovation Subsonic filter Ported box Tuning an Audison Bit One iPad Porsche Cayenne Install Making a Car Audio Test Bench Bumpin RadioShack Woofers…
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In this episode of Amplified Doug takes on another iPad dash panel. The crew installs a JL Audio stealth box with a single 8W7, powered by a JL Audio XD 700/5. Spoon installs some Hybrid Audio Technologies' Image speakers. Allyn Discusses the cooling technology in the Hertz High Energy sub. Doug and Allyn talk about the new Sony head units for 2011…
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In this episode of Car audio Q&A, we put the CDT SQA-1000 head to head with the Alpine MRP-M2000. See the results! Questions answered in this episode are as follows. Audison Voce amp release date and price Polk Audio SR or JL Audio 2008 saab 9-3 2.0T Double Din with steering wheel controls 2008 BMW 745 stereo options Alpine IDA-X303 sound quality p…
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In this episode of Amplified the SoundMan team goes to Las Vegas for the 2011 CES show. Spoon bites someone's ankle. Mike gets ball tapped. Doug Tries some new exercise gear. Meet the infamous "Dom". See the latest from Pioneer, Alpine Hertz, Sony, Audison, JL Audio, Kenwood, Arc Audio, Hybrid Audio Technologies, Scosche, and more. First look at th…
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In this episode of Car Audio Q&A. We discuss a few things that stuck out to us from the CES show 2011. This episode was filmed at "Performance Audio" in Las Vegas Nevada. John Webb joins us while answering your questions.Todays questions include... Bypassing Pioneer U220 add-on navigation What Bluehtooth kit in the first iPad install Factory Dodge …
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In this episode of Amplified Doug finally finishes the iPad Ram after working through a few difficulties. Follow along and see if you can catch the "New Slang" expressions throughout the episode. Allyn gets pissed because his oil change takes longer than expected. Spoon finishes his latest custom box. John learns what the word "mar" means. SoundMan…
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We'll show your installs on Q&A. hit us up on Twitter - @SoundManCA. Post your questions in our forum at SoundManCarAudio.com. TODAYS QUESTIONS: JL XD 600/1 guts Miss matched speakers Infinity aux tap Amp blowing fuses No name brands Deck upgrade iPad video out Under powered sub Audison ampsAutor: Doug Bernards
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In this episode of Amplified. The SoundMan team takes on another iPad install. Spoon contributes one of his custom boxes for the Dodge Ram Daytona. Doug and Allyn start the custom iPad dash panel. And Doug introduces a new game. Allyn takes on a Mercedes SL500 double din nav install.Autor: Doug Bernards
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in this episode of Car Audio Q and A we review the new JL Audio JX amplifiers. We also answer the following questions from our forum: iPad digital out Tahoe nav install Adding a Bit One How to run active Big woofer small car Amp in protect Spoon's name Morel TemposAutor: Doug Bernards
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In this episode of Amplified. Spoon hooks a customer's car up with a Pioneer navigation system. Allyn fixes a DIY install. John tells a story about spoon getting locked in his car. Watch with an open mind to make best use of the subliminal messages hidden within this episode.Autor: Doug Bernards
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In This episode of "Amplified", Spoon builds a custom box for an Infinity G35. The crew gets through a hectic day while filming at the same time. Allyn's Poncho gets knotted. Doug and Allyn install an iPad in a customer's car. John brings his girlfriend to work.Autor: Doug Bernards
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in this episode of Car Audio Q and A we review the Hertz Mille component speakers and the Hybrid Audio Technologies "Clarus" component speakers. We also answer the following questions from our forum: Tahoe double din mod Largest JL sub Sealed or ported box prefab Best deck for 400 Steering wheel controls for iPad Ford rear seat entertainment retent…
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In this episode of Amplified, the iPad intsall, from the previous episode, is completed. A Chevy Suburban gets AVIC-Z120 and an over head flip Down DVD player. A regular customer and friend of the shop gets pranked.Autor: Doug Bernards
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In this episode of Amplified, the team installs a JL Audio XD amplifier into a chevy suburban. Doug takes on another ipad install into a Toyota Tacoma. Doug and Allyn face of in a plastic painting contest.Autor: Doug Bernards
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In this episode of amplified, Allyn gets a new car after selling his M3. Doug gets new car fever. He puts the iPad Tacoma back to stock and gets a new truck. Shop installs include a 2011 Toyota Tacoma with a Hertz Audison setup. 2 Pioneers AVIC-X920bt get installed. Spoon and John have a little Prank war. An old employee/ Friend comes by to lower h…
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in this episode of amplified, John gets his drivers license and puts a system in his first car. Doug and Allyn modify a BMW 3 series Dash to fit a double din Pioneer AVIC-920BT. Doug starts to lose patience as he tries to train the new guy while he has a cold.Autor: Doug Bernards
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In this Episode of Amplified, the SoundMan team installs a custom set-up into a 2008 F150, Bruce talks to Doug about the problems with his project car. Allyn finally gets his free Sushi. New episodes are posted every other Monday at 10:00pm PST.Autor: Doug Bernards
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In This episode of "Amplified" Jordan moves to New York, and Doug decides to hire Allyn's brother John. Bruce voices his concern of the new arrangements. A Full Hertz, Audison, Alpine system is installed in a Scion XB. A Pioneer navigation unit is installed in a Infinty G35. An ipod adaptor is installed in a Corvette. New episodes are posted every …
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