Twenty years ago, SVS began as a direct-to-consumer audio brand, leveraging the then-new idea of internet sales to cut out the middle man and get quality audio gear right to the listener at a fair price. In the years since, they’ve become a favorite brand of audiophiles on the internet and beyond, finding their way into retail stores while still offering some of the best values in the industry. If you haven’t…
For over 40 years, JL Audio has been considered one of the foremost brands in the industry. And though they began as a home audio company and continue to put out some stellar products for home listening, many know the company more for their highly-regarded car audio components. They’ve been one of our favorite mobile brands, with JL Audio speakers and subs finding their way into our Jeep Wrangler and Nissan 370Z…
Yesterday marked the first day of spring, which means summer is right around the corner. Time at the beach, ice cream, and water parks all remind us of summer, but how about boating? Anyone who has ever owned, or been on, a boat knows the feeling: the waves glisten from the sun, the air is crisp and cool as it comes off the water, and you can feel the subtle tingle of…
Definitive Technology, known for their speakers and subwoofers, released information on their two newest SuperCubes. Each of these new models boasts a bass output comparable to subwoofers twice their size. Definitive says that the SC4000 occupies just under one cubic foot of volume, while the SC6000 can snugly fit into a space just over that amount. That means that either one should work in smaller spot, as well as installs if you…
Abt’s Mobile Installation team delivered a rolling symphony of sound to the Abt sales floor this past weekend. A 2010 Mercedes C300 has been outfitted with Focal speakers, amplifiers, and subwoofers. The most impressive part of the installation is zero modification to the factory interior of the vehicle. While keeping all of the factory controls in the dashboard and cutting no holes in the panels, the audio has gone from plain and…
There is a new speaker on the block, or should I say, on the wall; it’s lean, sleek, and will pair nicely with new super-skinny TVs. Definitive Technologies has created the perfect Mythos speaker complement for shrinking HDTVs and LEDs. Definitive’s latest Mythos, the XTR-50 ($699), is a trim 1.5 inches thick, 25 inches tall, and six inches wide. It’s designed to be mounted to a wall acting as a left, right,…
Why Kicker audio products? Because they are LOUD! The Solo-Baric subwoofer generates more sound than similar size subs from other manufacturers. Due to their design, there is a ton of power handling and the bass is unmatched. Kicker uses SoloKon, a one piece, injection-molded cone that can push more air and create a louder bass than other same-sized, round subwoofers. Along with the SoloKon enhanced sound, some of Solo-Baric’s outstanding features are…
September 9-12, 2009 was the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) expo in Atlanta. Mike Abt and Jim Kozicki checked out all the new electronics that we can expecting to see at the Abt store in upcoming months. They saw some really cool new technology. Pioneer and Yamaha both brought new iPod speaker systems and sound bars. Pioneer’s a new 2.1 speaker system and a new 2.1 soundbar system with a…
