When taming the acoustics in a car as part of an audio upgrade, it is important to appreciate the difference between “sound proofing” and “sound absorption”. In most vehicles, both need to be addressed. When a vehicle is in motion, its inside space is filled with sounds associated with that motion. Engine noise is often […]
Hertz is a brand that has always put its customers first. Products are not designed on whim. Developing a new product is a lengthy and costly exercise and so identifying a need is an extremely important factor before undertaking such a project. For once however, the need for Hertz Mille Pro was easy to see. […]
This striking image above was created by talented photographer, Michael Prior. It arose from a conversation I had one day with FOUR co-founder; Brian Parton on the state of standard fit speakers. Our discussion quickly developed into the area of so-called dealer upgrades. These often cost thousands and promise to deliver unrivalled audio quality. Many […]
Audio Upgrade for BMW Mini is a much used search term in Google. Having listened to a few in their ex-factory state, I am not surprised. Like all BMW’s, they are set up to impress during the statuary 30 second demonstration in the showroom, then disappoint once you hit the open road. If it was […]
Performance without compromise, is a much promised dream amongst producers of car audio products. In the home, it is not unusual to come across folk spending £20K + on a pair of speakers. When it comes to car speakers, expectations tend to be somewhat crimped. In any case, what would a pair of speakers designed […]
Audison Prima AP F8.9 bit Forza is every bit the performer of its original parent. However, Audison went to town in its development in order to satisfy a demand for more power. While they were at it, Audison also had a revisit of other aspects of the amplifier to see where else it could be […]
Going online and selecting products you have never heard of in search of great sound can be a little treacherous. We understand that there is a general suspicion of impartiality that can come with visiting your local installer. The answer may lie in third party reviews of car audio upgrades, accompanied by candied interview’s with […]
The Hertz Audio Visual brand was launched in 1998 by Italian car audio guru’s Elettromedia. It was instigated to give voice to its sister brand, Audison. Audison began a world-beating journey in car amplifier development in 1979. Elettromedia felt a little disillusioned that Audison amplifier performance was occasionally being let down by competitor speaker brands […]
Reproducing bass frequencies in your car is not easy. This is especially true when car manufacturers introduce dynamic equalisation curves that actually suppress bass to preserve their cheap and nasty speakers. Over many years American audio innovator, AudioControl, has developed a technology that does a great job in restoring bass content and regenerating those frequencies […]
Power To The Speakers Does your in car audio system sound flat and lifeless? Too much bass when stationary, not enough when driving? Appalling dynamic range and a lack of clarity? These are all complaints we receive on a daily basis. The temptation is to blame the speakers. Almost universally, these are purchased by the […]
