Want to option your next car with that fancy, branded premium audio system? Here's how to get peace of mind from your splurging. A Porsche 911 S brought Manuel Carrillo III home from the hospital ...

Stock car audio has largely improved over the years, but it still falls flat in many models. We asked experts why.

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." No surprise that many cars come off the production line with audio systems that can’t match that ...

All audio systems, including those installed in , SUVs, and trucks are engineered to handle specific ranges of sound frequencies. These range differences explain why some speakers have slightly ...

Bose sits right up there with Bang & Olufsen, Bowers & Wilkins, and Burmester as a go-to name in premium car audio. Not all of its systems inspire awe, but considering how many companies are willing ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. If you’re looking to buy a new aftermarket car stereo for your car, you’ll have a lot of things to consider. Many ...

A 2013 study by Texas A&M reported that, on average, the American commuter spends 38 hours a year stuck in traffic. And while big engines and capable chassis make for driving pleasure when paired with ...

Whether an aftermarket car audio system or a factory system that comes with the vehicle, virtually all car radios now come with AM and FM radio and a CD player. But that's now only the beginning of ...

Car stereo robberies are on the decline. So are sales of aftermarket audio solutions. Why? Factory systems simply have become too good, essentially making both theft and the aftermarket unnecessary.

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 ...

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.