Car Audio Q&A

Car Audio Q&A 24 "Back to the Couch"

2011-10-17T15:00:00.000-07:00

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 Audio W7's, Alpine MRP-M2000 amplifiers, Audison vs Alpine and Chevy Bose PAC-Audio adaptors. This weeks featured install comes from Jody Vogal. Check out this sick Honda Accord SIR Wagon, Soundstream setup.

Car Audio Q&A 23 "Sony MEX-BT3900U"

2011-10-01T09:49:00.000-07:00

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.

Car Audio Q&A 22, "The Facebook of Car Audio"

2011-09-19T13:30:00.000-07:00

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

Car Audio Q&A 21 "Arc KS300.4"

2011-09-04T13:32:00.000-07:00

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

Car Audio Q&A 20 "Hybrid Audio Mirus"

2011-08-22T16:04:00.001-07:00

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 Technologies. We will also cover the following topics.
Morel vs Hybrid
Mobridge BMW fiber optic interface MDA-1000
JL Audio JX360.2
Audison amplifiers on an active 3-way set
JL Audio HD 900/5

Car Audio Q&A 19 "Alpine Type R Eight"

2011-08-08T09:46:00.000-07:00

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 bad amps
BMW E36 speaker locations
Building a system on a budget
Sub enclosure port location

Car Audio Q&A 18 "Rydeen"

2011-07-25T13:29:00.000-07:00

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 cover the following topics.
Midrange woofers with good midbass
JL Audio W3 or W0v3
Free air subwoofers
Ported box or bandpass box
Grounding your amplifier correctly

Car Audio Q&A 17 "Edda Dit"

2011-07-11T13:20:00.000-07:00

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 tweeters

Car Audio Q&A 16 "JL Audio HD 1200/1"

2011-06-24T19:29:00.000-07:00

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 amp

Car Audio Q&A 15 "The Car Audio Tribe"

2011-06-12T10:20:00.000-07:00

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 locations

Car Audio Q&A 14 "Chokin on an e-cig"

2011-05-30T16:38:00.001-07:00

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

Car Audio Q&A 13 "Warm Cantaloupes and Beastiality"

2011-05-16T09:55:00.000-07:00

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 future of the Car Audio Industry
How to choose a good car audio shop

Car Audio Q&A 12 "Torch It"

2011-05-01T09:27:00.000-07:00

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

Car Audio Q&A 11

2011-04-18T16:16:00.001-07:00

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 sizes

Car Audio Q&A 10 "The Worst Review Ever"

2011-04-09T23:45:00.000-07:00

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

Car Audio Q&A 9 "Alpine Type R eight inch"

2011-03-21T08:44:00.000-07:00

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 budget
Hertz Mille vs. Audison Voce

Car Audio Q&A 8 "The Steaurus 2000"

2011-03-07T18:23:00.000-08:00

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-BTB200 work with an iPhone 3gS
Help me with my active front stage
Whats the best amp for a JL Audio 8 W7

Car Audio Q&A 7

2011-02-21T15:45:00.000-08:00

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 Upgrade

Car Audio Q&A 6

2011-02-05T23:59:00.000-08:00

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

Car Audio Q&A 5 "CDT SQA-1000 vs. Alpine MRP-M2000"

2011-01-24T12:07:00.001-08:00

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 problem

Car Audio Q&A 4 "Perfomance Audio, Las Vegas"

2011-01-10T18:38:00.000-08:00

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 Radio CAN BUS turn on problem
Infinite Baffle vs double 12 box
Best speakers for 500 dollars
JL Audio 10w1 grill

Car Audio Q&A 3

2010-12-23T21:45:00.000-08:00

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 amps

Car Audio Q&A 2

2010-12-10T12:13:00.000-08:00

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 Tempos

Car Audio Q&A 1

2010-11-20T12:07:00.000-08:00

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 retention
Adding power for subs
Nav reverse wire