It’s Smart to Purchase Your Audio Gear From the Shop Installing It
In the “old days” if you wanted to buy something, you went to a store. Now, with the increasing popularity of online shopping, mobile electronics enthusiasts have a seemingly unlimited number of options where they buy the audio gear they want. In this article, we will discuss some of the benefits of purchasing your equipment […]
Product Spotlight: Pioneer AVIC-8201NEX
The Pioneer AVIC-8201NEX from Auto Image in Brick and East Brunswick is one of the most advanced multimedia receivers on the market. Smartphone integration for iPhone and Android-based smartphones, a large 7-inch touchscreen and a high-quality backup camera make the 8201NEX the perfect entertainment, information and safety upgrade for your vehicle. Android Auto and Apple […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Steering Wheel Audio Control Integration
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, […]
Custom Vented Enclosures-More Bang for Your Buck
We all know that the performance of different makes and models of speakers and subwoofers has a dramatic difference in how they sound. When it comes to the installation of subwoofers, the choice of enclosure plays a huge role in the sound of the subwoofer system. In this article, we look at some of the […]
Bench Battle: Headunit Features vs. Performance
Awhile ago, a client asked us what you get when you buy a “better” headunit. The usual answer is that you get more features and improved functionality. Those of us with a drive for the ultimate in sound quality and realism from our mobile electronics systems choose products in hopes of them receiving improved sound […]
