Modern cars are awash with incredible security and comfort systems. Automatic lights, wipers, radar distance detection and auto braking to name only a few. One feature that has become very commonplace is keyless entry and starting. To unlock the car all that is required is to have the keyfob in your pocket as you pull […]
When a customer comes in for advice about an upgrade to their audio system we go to great lengths to ensure we get a good understanding of what they want. What sort of music they listen to, how they like to listen to it, what sort of staging they like and so on. Once we […]
It used to be so easy if we wanted a better sound in our car. Change the factory fitted radio, upgrade the speakers and maybe add an amplifier and sub. I can’t remember how many of these Audi A3s I’ve done over the years, it must be hundreds. But what about the modern version? This […]
I am often asked what system I would recommend for a certain type of car. My answer is usually that it depends on the type of sound and performance you are after. That is certainly true but there are some constants and I think it will be useful to discuss these over a few installments. […]
It is true to say that music has never been more accessible. Anything you might want to listen to is only a click away. You can choose to purchase it via a download site but more and more of us choose to subscribe to a streaming service such as Spotify, Deezer or Apple Music. For […]
I was asked the other day how long I had been installing car audio at Car and Home Stereo. A common question (the answer is over 30 years). What surprised me was their reaction to the question of whether I still enjoyed it; they couldn’t believe I still loved my job. So let’s talk about […]
The Range Rover Vogue or L322 as it’s known. A British classic with world beating all terrain capability that will take you anywhere in leather trimmed luxury. Now anyone who has owned one of these will know that there are a few niggles with this vehicle and one of the common problems is the audio. […]
We have recently completed the audio system for this magnificent Audi S3. If you have read the previous instalment you will already be familiar with the car but it has developed considerably since then! This piece is a perfect example of how we work with our customers to achieve their audio dreams. This has been […]
Recently I have been working on two cars that had factory upgrade audio options fitted. A Nissan GTR with the Bose system and an Aston Martin with the Linn option. My customers were both complaining of poor sound and were wondering how it could sound so bad when the car had the upgraded audio. Now […]
It is quite common for me to be asked how we keep busy. The next comment is usually that surely all modern cars have a great audio system. Well, the short answer is no they don’t but in truth, they are adequate for a lot of drivers because they have never experienced a great in-car […]