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From Choppers to Mopeds… Whether you ride a fully saddled custom Hog or a sporty crotch-rocket off the lot, we have the audio gear and accessories perfect for cruising the open road. Please, hold your burnouts for the end.   Small Size, Big Performance Obviously, motorcycle gear (especially audio products) is smaller than what you’d find in cars or trucks. But the differences go far beyond size when it comes to this category. So what exac …

Window Film: Look Cool, Drive Cooler If you think window film is just for hip-hop celebrities and teenagers, think again. The mysterious and sleek look of window film does a lot more than turn heads. More than Just a Pretty Face Everyone wants their vehicle to look its best, and window film on your ride definitely improves the overall look and resale value. But there are also practical benefits to professionally installed window film…   Reduce Glare No matter the …

Remote Start & Security Remote start systems give you more control over your vehicle security, comfort, and convenience than anyone else in the industry. Benefits of Remote Start The ultimate control of your ride. Beat the Weather. Not a fan of triple-digit summers or freezing winters? Remote starts can trigger the settings for thermostat, steering wheel, and seats – ensuring your ride is comfy, regardless the weather. Use from Anywhere. Using smartphone tech, t …

Loud is Easy. Good is Hard. Swapping out an anonymous factory amp for a top-shelf brand name is a good start to improving your sound system. It will certainly make it louder. But what about making it sound better? Bringing sound to life? That’s a real work of art. Challenges to Great Car Audio Unlike the controlled environment of a home theater, the interior of moving cars is replete with obstacles that make audio sound rough (beyond your tone deaf buddies singing along). Sp …

Lighting the Way As automobiles have advanced, so has vehicle lighting. Whether your goal is to improve visibility while driving at night or offroad, add a quality aesthetic to your interior, or simply impress everyone who sees your ride… See and Be Seen. Choosing the Best Headlights for Your Ride The steady development of different light bulb technologies has dramatically redefined how we see the automobile. Bluish White + Clear = Classy. Yellow + Blurry = Ratchet Diff …

Fishing, Swimming, Cruising, or Just Making Waves? We Got You. Summer Sun? Check. Summer Fun? You’ve got it covered. A system in your boat, motorcycle, or ATV that’s as much fun as you are? We can help with that one.   Marine Audio Gear – More than Just a Color Difference Yes, marine gear tends to be white and/or silver compared to the darker, black products you’d see in your car. But there’s a LOT more going on under the surface that you m …

Safety First! Everyone wants to look good and sound good, but keeping you, your family, and your ride safe and damage-free should always be your first priority. Add an immediate layer of safety to your commute – read how below.   Backup Cameras Eliminate blind spots, preventing you from backing into people, animals, property, and other cars. Parking lanes help backing into spaces Mount to rear bumper or license plate frame, depending on your preference Re …

Why Professional Installation? Horror stories, we've heard them over and over... The "backyard install" that started a car fire so bad that the wiring of the entire car melted away, leaving the car unusable and worthless? Yeah, we know that guy. Maybe you do too. After all, you probably know someone who's had a friend, cousin, brother, boyfriend, or a friend's cousin's boyfriend to do something on their car. We can tell you those installs are rarely pretty or safe. You buy online to save mon …

Why a New Car Stereo? A stereo is the main component of any car audio system. It is often called the radio, receiver, or head unit. To understand how a stereo functions, it's helpful to think of a car in-dash stereo as having three different parts: source, preamp, and amplifier. The source is the part that lets us choose what we want to hear. Sources may include a standard AM/FM tuner, CD or DVD player, satellite radio, iPod® or smartphone, or a USB input. The Preamp is where all sound a …

5 Things to Know About Remote Starters Remote starters are great for those frigid mornings when you want to slide into a nice and toasty vehicle for the drive to work. However, before you rush out and purchase one, there are a few things you need to know about remote starters. Ranges All remote starters have a specified range as to how far you can be from the vehicle to start to it. These ranges are typically between 500 feet and 5,000 feet. This broad range is important, as they are based on …

Upgrading Your Boat's Stereo System Choose A Professional If you've heard a marine audio aftermarket sound system you know how much more enjoyable it can make your boat time! Even if your boat never leaves the dock, the crisp audio and sound quality of marine stereo speakers will be the envy of everyone in the marina. Unfortunately, someone skilled in outboard maintenance or hull repair is not your best choice for an audio upgrade, so it's important to seek a marine audio professional like ua t …

Why Should You Get Apple CarPlay or Google’s Android Auto? If you use phone-based navigation, listen to music apps like Spotify, Pandora, or you want the ability to easily receive/respond to text messages safely… Android Auto or Apple CarPlay is for you. Integrate Your Smartphone into Your Vehicle We spend hours each day using our smartphones to make calls, listen to music, get directions, update our status, and text our friends and family. If you&rsqu …

Everyone Speeds. Even Accidentally. We don’t condone speeding or encourage you to exceed the speed limit, but we live in the real world (like you). A radar/laser detector will help save you from expensive speeding tickets, and it also serves as a helpful reminder to slow down in heavy traffic areas, schools, and even bad weather. The Basics: Dash-Mount or Custom Installed? The first step in choosing a detector is deciding betweena dash/windshield-mounting option or …

Don’t Let Winter Weather Push You Around Snow, sleet, freezing rain, frost, slush… Be prepared for winter weather by making your drive as comfortable and safe as possible.   Floor Mats and Liners Provide complete automotive interior carpet protection from mud, dirt, snow and more. Laser-measured to protect the front, back and even up the sides of your vehicle’s footwell Patented High-Density Tri-Extruded (HDTE) material allows for a rigid core …

Truck Gear: More than Audio Audio is awesome! We’re the first to drop everything to geek out about wattage, bass, and the latest receiver tech. But this email is NOT about audio…   If you’re one of the 51 million Americans who own a truck, you know there are lots (like LOTS) of aftermarket additions available. Whether you drive a super heavy-duty, gas guzzling, lifted 4×4 beast or a sleeker, commuter-friendly pickup, let’s turn that ride into s …