Certified Autosound and Security Launches Integrated Designs
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by Certified Autosound
1y ago
The Certified Autosound and Security team in Abbotsford and Chilliwack are proud to introduce their latest creation – Integrated Designs. This new division was developed to allow our custom fabrication team to focus on delivering Vancouver and Fraser Valley clients world-class vehicle upgrades employing modern materials and unique creative solutions. Changes to Certified Autosound and Security The first change you’ll notice is that we’ve relocated the team from our Maple Ridge location to a brand-new facility next door to our Abbotsford retail store. The new site will be equipped with all the ..read more
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Speaker Upgrade for Abbotsford Jeep Wrangler Client
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by Certified Autosound
3y ago
A client from Abbotsford recently returned to Certified Autosound and Security to inquire about upgrading the speakers in his Jeep Wrangler. We had previously added a JL Audio Stealthbox subwoofer and an amplifier to the system, and now he wanted better speakers to improve the clarity and detail of his music. After auditioning several options, the client chose two sets of BLAM speakers for the upgrade. Jeep Wrangler Speaker Upgrade We removed the existing speakers from the top of the dash and the lower speaker pods to make way for a set of BLAM MultiX 165 LE 6.5-inch components. Our team c ..read more
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Tools of the Trade – The RTA
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by BestCarAudio.com
3y ago
Our series on the tools that are important to test and configure car audio system upgrades moves to the topic of the real-time audio analyzer, also known as an RTA or spectrum analyzer. This important tool helps installers measure the acoustic response of your mobile audio system, and it can be a fundamental component in testing a complex factory sound system to ensure that the integration process goes smoothly. What Is an RTA? In the simplest of descriptions, an RTA tells the technician how loud specific audio bands are relative to one another. Depending on the resolution of the RTA, the ban ..read more
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Is Turning Up the Bass on Your Car Stereo a Good Idea?
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by BestCarAudio.com
3y ago
If there’s one thing that can add emotion and excitement to your music, it’s adding a little more bass. Bass frequencies, especially those below 80 Hz, can be felt as much as heard at a higher volume level. The tingling in your amps and vibration in your back make a night at a club, your favorite concert or a high-end car stereo system some of the most enjoyable musical experiences available. The problem is, adding bass isn’t always easy. Let’s look at how many people do it and offer a few suggestions for enhancing the low-frequency performance of your car stereo. Making Bass Takes Power If y ..read more
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Chilliwack Client Upgrades 2-Series BMW Sound System
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by Certified Autosound
3y ago
A client from Chilliwack recently contacted the team at Certified Autosound and Security about upgrading the sound system in his 2016 BMW 228i. He wasn’t happy with the volume capabilities of the system or the way it sounded. Specifically, the bass was weak and the high-frequency region lacked detail and accuracy. After inspecting the vehicle, one of our Product Specialists put together a plan to upgrade everything except the radio and construct a dedicated subwoofer enclosure. The client liked the plan and gave us the go-ahead to start work. Custom BMW Subwoofer Enclosure Our fabrication ..read more
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Abbotsford Nissan Frontier Owner Chooses Premium Audio Upgrade
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by Certified Autosound
3y ago
A client from Abbotsford recently contacted Certified Autosound and Security to inquire about an audio system upgrade for his 2011 Nissan Frontier. The client wanted great sound as well as modern technology in the vehicle. After inspecting the truck to choose suitable products, we designed a premium upgrade that would deliver impressive performance. Source Unit and Amplifiers for Frontier Pickup Truck We started the project by replacing the factory radio with a double-DIN unit from Kenwood. This radio includes CarPlay and Android Auto to allow the client to use the voice recognition features ..read more
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Understanding Specifications: Class AB Car Audio Amplifier Crossover Distortion
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by BestCarAudio.com
3y ago
We are at our second-to-last article in our car audio amplifier specification series and this time, we are going to talk about Class AB amplifier crossover distortion. This distortion has nothing to do with the high- or low-pass filters built into your amplifier; it’s a problem with the very concept of the Class B amplifier topology. Don’t fret — we’ll explain what causes it and how it’s minimized to a level of near inaudibility. How Do Class AB Amplifiers Work? Before we can explain what crossover distortion is, you’ll need a basic understanding of how the output of a Class AB amplifier work ..read more
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Why Can’t I Turn the Volume on My Factory Radio All the Way Up?
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by BestCarAudio.com
3y ago
Whether the sound system in your car or truck is bone stock or upgraded with premium amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers, the system’s maximum volume may not directly coincide with turning the knob up all the way. The short and sweet of why this happens is something called gain overlap. This conscious and deliberate design decision ensures that any signal source can be played at the maximum volume level as determined by the system’s amplifiers. Are you confused? Fear not! As always, we’ll explain. What Determines How Loudly a Car Stereo Can Play? In most cases, the maximum output capability o ..read more
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How Does a Car Audio Amplifier Work – The Power Supply
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by BestCarAudio.com
3y ago
We’ve talked about car audio amplifier features and specifications at great length, but up to this point, we haven’t discussed how a car audio amplifier works. In this article, we’ll provide a simple overview of how the power supply in your mobile amplifier can take the 12 volts supplied by your electrical system and convert it into a much higher voltage to drive your speakers. Making Power for Your Speakers To supply enough power to your speakers to produce music at realistic listening levels, we need a lot of voltage. For standard 4-ohm speakers, it takes a peak-to-peak voltage of almost 60 ..read more
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Loud Audio System Upgrade for Abbotsford Corvette Owner
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by Certified Autosound
3y ago
The Abbotsford-based owner of this recently purchased 2006 Corvette convertible dropped by Certified Autosound and Security to inquire about upgrading the audio system to something a lot louder. The car has a loud exhaust system that makes it hard to hear the stereo when it’s being driven on the highway. The owner had installed several car audio upgrades in the past, but wanted us to put the Certified touch on his new pride and joy. Corvette Radio Upgrade We started by looking at options for a new radio for the Corvette. The client doesn’t listen to CDs because all his music is stored on hi ..read more
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