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Installer Challenge UK Installer Challenge UK
The Brits won last time around, so the U.S. team couldn't pull any punches at the World Installer Challenge Rematch in the United Kingdom.... more
Advanced Techniques Advanced Techniques
Advanced Techniques - July '05 Advanced Techniques - July '05
The Mini Project Begins The Mini Project Begins
Many people that I talked to were pretty surprised when I told them we were building a Mini Cooper. After all, its small size makes it one... more
Competition Corner - April 2004 Competition Corner - April 2004
We've spent a lot of time over the last several months showing the build-up of the Alpine Civic show car, and we finished it up last month.... more
Competition Corner -  February 2003 Competition Corner - February 2003
OK guys, let's start out with a little test. If I were to ask you what an "ohm" is, what would you say? If you think it's something that... more
Competition Corner - April 2003 Competition Corner - April 2003
I've been writing this column for quite a while now, and honestly it's been great. It's so much fun for me to share my knowledge and... more
Competition Corner - August 2003 Competition Corner - August 2003
We left you last month after constructing the subwoofer enclosures, and previously I talked about how Chris and I built the mechanism to... more
Competition Corner - December 2003 Competition Corner - December 2003
At this point in our 2003 Alpine Honda Civic Si buildup, we're pretty much done with the front of the car. The center drive, seat and dash... more
Competition Corner - January 2003 Competition Corner - January 2003
Hey fellow competitors, are you ready to get your hands dirty? Our "sub box saga" continues this month, but we're not discussing theory or... more
Competition Corner - July 2003 Competition Corner - July 2003
When we left off last month, we had completed the mechanical conversion of our 2003 Civic Si demo car to center drive. We even threw in the... more
Competition Corner - June 2003 Competition Corner - June 2003
Last month, we began what would become a six-month installation marathon on our 2003 Consumer Electronics Show project, the Civic Si. We... more
Competition Corner - May 2003 Competition Corner - May 2003
Sometimes, you just know that a project is going to be special before you even get started. Ideas that have been floating around in your... more
Competition Corner - November 2003 Competition Corner - November 2003
When we left off last month, we had just finished the fiberglassing of one of the most important pieces in the incredible Alpine Civic Si... more
Competition Corner - October 2003 Competition Corner - October 2003
When guys start to seriously modify their cars for car audio competition, the subject of rebuilding the dash eventually becomes a hot topic... more
Competition Corner - September 2003 Competition Corner - September 2003
When we finished last month, we had created the center seat -- a really radical modification to our Alpine Civic Si demo vehicle. The whole... more
Admit It-You Love Bass! - Competition Corner Admit It-You Love Bass! - Competition Corner
If there's one single element of the whole car audio scene that gets the most attention, it has to be bass. It's what got most of you into... more
Find Your Inner Salesman Find Your Inner Salesman
Points to consider if you want to increase your chances of winning a competition more
Spring Break in Daytona - Competition Corner Spring Break in Daytona - Competition Corner
As I write this, I'm sitting on a plane making the long cross country trip from Florida to L.A., fresh from the Spring Break Nationals in... more
Painting Panels - Competition Corner Painting Panels - Competition Corner
Painted PanelsThe great thing about Car Audio and Electronics magazine is that we're here to serve you, the readers of this fine... more
Finding the Right Head Unit and Deck - Big Gain Through Proper Structure Finding the Right Head Unit and Deck - Big Gain Through Proper Structure
How many of you out there know what the gain structure of your sound system is? If you think it has something to do with the material used... more
Getting the Bass Up-Front - Competition Corner Getting the Bass Up-Front - Competition Corner
Closer To Sonic Perfection With Up Front BassUsually I end this column with a question from you, the enthusiasts that are constantly... more
Sound Tuning - Competition Corner Sound Tuning - Competition Corner
If you remember our discussion last month about sound quality, you know that it's the most important part of a great car stereo system.... more
System Improvement - Competition Corner System Improvement - Competition Corner
For System Improvement, Tune It Up!What got you into car audio? There's a good conversation starter for anyone who has a nice system in... more
Audio Systems - Competition Corner Audio Systems - Competition Corner
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Alma Gates 1986 Ford Bronco - 20th Anniversary
The former schoolteacher got hooked on car audio by her teenage son and quickly got serious,... more
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Cartunes 1976 Chevy Impala - Shop Spotlight
Cartunes went Jurassic on this '76 Chevy Impala - Web Exclusive... more
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James Cotta's Mack B-73BLT - Web Exclusive
Check out this one-of-a-kind 1956 Mack B-73 dubbed the "Millennium Mack" that it took eight years... more
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Gary Biggs' Buick Regal Circa 2003 - 20th Anniversary Showcase - Web Exclusive
One synonymous name with winning and championships in the last decade. - Web Exclusive... more
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Phattaraphong Ongsiriwattana's BMW 525 - Web Exclusive
After a year and a half of meticulous crafting, and $140,000 later, one would expect nothing less... more

 
HELP
I have two 12" 2ohm DVC subs rated at 1000 watts, and one two ch. amp ( 1600 watts at 1ohm bridged,... more
 
No Music & Buzzing noise from my speaker... Plz help
2001 Mustang that came with MACH 460 sound system. (Before switching it all out) Currently have:... more
 
Speaker Sizes for BMW 745Li?
Ok, I'm officially stumped. We've been trying to replace the speakers in our beamer but for some... more
 
Where to get excellent Car MP3 Player?
Don't know where to get excellent Car MP3 Player?Come to us.We solocar Technology Co.,Ltd is a... more
 
Alpine IDAX300 - recommendations please
I'm pulling an older Kenwood out of my '96 F350 diesel and considering an Alpine IDAX300 because I... more

 
Becker Cadillac Escalade ESV
I received an email with images of an absolutely gorgeous Cadillac Escalade ESV recently.... more
 
Sixth generation component speakers
  Now in their sixth generation, Boston Acoustics has raised the bar for performance and... more
 
Electronics Recycling Programs
My friends know what a fiend I am for recycling. I guess I got the compulsion from my father, and... more
 
MTX Tour Anti-Bling Escalade
MTX is going on an “Eastern Assault Tour” this month on the East Coast. Knowing MTX, their chosen... more
 
Pioneer Community Give Back Award
We get a lot of letters from the military. We send them what we can: magazines, t-shirts, the odd... more