We toured Harman’s Northridge, California, facility to get a small glimpse at the company that makes almost 50 percent of all ...

Car stereo systems: good now?

With all the technology in new vehicles, it’s easy to overlook the stereo system. But for some – and certainly for music freaks like me – the car interior is the last bastion of uninterrupted music ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Most new cars have built-in stereos with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. They let you connect your phone wirelessly or via a USB cable ...

Upgrading car audio enhances driving comfort and enjoyment, not just loudness or bass. Prioritize goals, budget, and each component—speakers, subwoofers, amps, wiring, and tuning matter. Professional ...

There was a time when in-car audio came in the form of AM radio and one lonely speaker. Believe it or not, General Motors offered the fifth-gen Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 with one speaker from the factory.

It wasn't so long ago that car radios were rudimentary pieces of hardware that pumped muddy sound through a single tinny speaker in the middle of the dashboard. But over the last generation several ...

Compare plans tailored to your car & budget. Upgrading or repairing your car stereo can range from a simple do-it-yourself (DIY) project to a major investment, depending on what you want to replace ...

Modern cars come packed with lots of tech features, and include better sound systems for listening to music while you're behind the wheel. Companies put solid sound systems in cars, although the audio ...

At CES 2016, Bose showed off a range of car audio systems, in low- to high-end cars, that increase immersion and quality through headrest speakers. Wayne Cunningham reviews cars and writes about ...

If you think your life is tough now, take heart—you could have been born as a piece of automotive audio equipment. We expect the sound systems in our cars to last for decades, endure a combination of ...

Few things draw the ire of car people like piped-in exhaust sound. Maybe my perception is skewed since I spend so much time online, but I’m not sure I’ve ever met someone who liked engine noise ...