Car Audio

Alpine Halo 9 and DVR-C320R Dashcam Review: The Ultimate Wireless Infotainment and Dashcam Upgrade for Any Vehicle

If your car’s factory stereo feels outdated, clunky, or downright primitive, Alpine has a compelling upgrade that might just transform your entire driving experience. The Alpine Halo 9 digital media receiver, especially when paired with the DVR-C320R dual-camera dashcam, delivers a massive infotainment and safety overhaul. With wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a stunning 9″ high-definition touchscreen, and 1080p front and rear dashcam recording with night vision, this setup brings your car into the modern era with convenience, clarity, and peace of mind in a sleek, user-friendly package.




The Alpine Power Duo Is the Best Affordable Upgrade You Can Make for Your Car Stereo

The biggest upgrade you can make to your car stereo these days is adding Apple CarPlay or Android Auto functionality. Alpine’s ILX-W650 is a best-in-class in-dash digital multimedia receiver that is compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in a shallow chassis with a 7″ capacitive touchscreen. Paired with Alpine’s KTA-450 amplifier, the value and features can’t be beaten.



Infinity Reference 1200S Subwoofer Is All About The Bass

While not an homage to Meghan Trainor, this review is all about that bass–specifically, the Infinity by HARMAN Reference 1200S Subwoofer. An award for unique style and design should go out to the Infinity car audio engineers that came up with this unique, space-saving, low-profile subwoofer that brings excellent bass reproduction, selectable impedance, and small enclosure requirement.




Listen Up!: Car Audio, Part II

In the first part of this series on Car Audio I discussed basic terminology and history of radios in the automobile. This part takes a look at the types of music sources, and the music itself, that we play in our vehicles. Regardless of what type of car stereo equipment you employ in your vehicle, it all begins with music.


The Basics: Car Audio, Part I

Music in the mobile environment is more than just an accessory or option to drivers, and for many it is a necessity. Every new vehicle I test usually arrives with a premium audio system, and I love putting the stereo systems through their paces almost as much as the vehicles themselves. But car audio can be more, much more.