When you go shopping for a new radio for your car, one of the many questions the product specialist should ask you is whether your existing radio has steering wheel-mounted audio controls. Almost every aftermarket radio has provisions to accept a signal that will give you steering wheel audio control functions like volume, source selection, […]
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Product Spotlight: AMP Research BedStep and BedStep2
If you own a pickup truck, drop by Auto Image in Brick or East Brunswick to see the AMP Research BedStep and BedStep2 motorized rear bumper and box-side access platforms. Using the same philosophy as their amazing PowerStep motorized running boards, the BedStep products make accessing your truck bed quick, easy and safe. Let’s look […]
Does Preamp Voltage Matter?
For almost as long as there have been car audio enthusiasts, they have been adding amplifiers to their vehicles to increase the power available to drive their speakers. More power means we can turn the volume up higher without distortion. When it came to connecting amplifiers to speakers, the first power boosters connected to the […]
Product Spotlight: BAK Revolver X2 Bed Cover
If you own a pickup truck and are looking for a premium bed cover, drop by Auto Image in Brick or East Brunswick and ask about the BAK Revolver X2 Bed Cover. This rolling hard cover provides sleek looks with the durability and security of extruded aluminum slats. Let’s look at why the Revolver X2 […]
Product Spotlight: Alpine i207-WRA
The Alpine i207-WRA from Auto Image in Brick and East Brunswick is a great infotainment system upgrade for 2007 to 2017 Jeep Wranglers. The unit features a crystal-clear 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and exceptional vehicle integration and connectivity options. This system makes communication, entertainment and navigation easy. Let’s look at the i207-WRA in […]
Rear Speakers – A Benefit or a Bad Habit?
For decades, automobile manufacturers have installed relatively large rear speakers in their vehicles. The stereotype of a set of 6×9 speakers sitting on the parcel shelf of a Monte Carlo is as “car audio” as it gets. As the industry has evolved, the importance of rear speakers has diminished. Are rear speakers necessary? Do they […]
Product Spotlight: Alpine i209-WRA
If you are fortunate enough to own a 2011-2017 Jeep Wrangler and live near Brick or East Brunswick, drop by Auto Image and check out the Alpine i209-WRA Restyle infotainment upgrade solution. The i209-WRA is designed to replace not only the radio in your Jeep, but also the dash trim piece around it. The new […]
Product Spotlight: DroneMobile GPS-Based Features
DroneMobile is not only a great way to control your remote starter, it also includes valuable GPS-based features and alerts. Signing up for the DroneMobile Premium service plan gives you access to GPS Tracking, Points of Interest notifications, Curfew Alerts and Maintenance Reminders, as well as door lock, trunk release and remote start functions. If […]
What is Bluetooth?
If you have been around the mobile electronics industry for any amount of time, you will know that certain terms are often used incorrectly. One term that has been over-abused lately is Bluetooth. Product manufacturers, retailers and consumers have developed an expectation of what Bluetooth is, and what it does. Sadly, those expectations can lead […]
When it Comes to Subwoofer Specifications, Some Numbers Don’t Matter
If you are a mobile electronics enthusiast like we are, then it’s quite possible that you enjoy reading product specifications. You can learn a lot about the design and application of a product from the specs. Amplifier power ratings are probably the most popular specs, but there are a lot more. One product specification that […]
