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When it comes to batteries, current draw, caps and the like - there is alot of confusion out there, but it's clear we all want the best sounding stereo we can get - and we don't want to comprimise our vehicles electrical system. 

Mark Eldridge has 5 short video spots that were made the give you a quick snapshot of the basics of a vehicles electrical system, and how a stereo works with it, and how some of the upgrades we do help both out.

There are 5 sections all hosted on Youtube, here are the links:

1 - Batteries  

2 - Capacitors

3 - Fuses & Fusing  

4 - Car's Current Draw & Battery Loads

5 - Audio System Draw & Wire Size

Kudo's to Mark Eldridge & our friends at Car Audio & Electronics for putting these up!

The 350z is an amazing car, but like so many small coupes it's light on great sound. JL has crafted up an awesome soluton custome made for the 370z that sounds and looks amazing!

Check out all the details after the pic, and stop in to 604 Autosound and let us get your 370z tuned up!

The latest addition to JL Audio’s Stealthbox line of vehicle-specific subwoofer systems is engineered to deliver world-class bass performance in the Nissan 370Z coupe.

The JL Audio Nissan 370Z Stealthbox® contains two 10W3v3 subwoofers in a sealed fiberglass enclosure designed to mount ahead of the rear axle to preserve precious cargo space and maintain the vehicle’s excellent weight distribution. The enclosure blends beautifully with the Z’s interior panels and is carefully form-fitted to the space to extract maximum useful volume.
 

With up to 1000 Watts of power handling, this Stealthbox® will transform your 2008 and newer Nissan 370Z into a serious music playback machine that will add enjoyment to every minute spent on the road. If you have a 350z or any other sport coop we can of course build a custom solution for you at 604 Autosound.

The Hard Data:
• Contains two JL Audio 10W3v3-4 subwoofers in a sealed enclosure
• 1000 Watt power handling
• Wired for 2 ohms mono
• Installs behind front seats in the front section of the cargo area
• Black steel mesh grilles are included to protect the subwoofer drivers
Will not fit the 370Z Roadster convertible model    JGF3CUE76FGR

Everyone loves getting outdoors, and Kicker gets you rocking - on your motor bike, ATV, Golf Cart, UTV, Boat - anywhere.. this new speaker from Kicker is also specifically designed to be Harley compatible - check out the info below for full details and the killer review from a rider at the bottom!  If you outdoor rides tunes are suffering, come get some audio salvation at 604 Autosound - Because Music Matters!

KICKER® has pushed attitude, passion and Livin’ Loud® to enthusiasts worldwide for several years, and now the brand caters to another core group beginning in 2010 with the Powersports category of premium audio gear and marketing.

KICKER Powersports revs up and takes off with the release of the KICKER PS5250 5.25-inch Coaxial System, a pair of weather-proof coaxials specifically created as fairing drop-ins on motorcycles, or with ATV, UTV, marine, or outdoor systems. High-efficiency, super-lightweight for proper bike handling, and extremely powerful – perfect for those who push it a little harder.

The PS5250 employs a sophisticated, rare-earth neodymium magnet structure. Pound for pound, the neodymium structure is 10-times more powerful than a standard ceramic magnet, allowing high output with extremely low weight. This high magnetic strength and low weight deliver superb transient response and high vocal articulation for the utmost in tonal clarity.

The KICKER PS5250 speaker system is designed to withstand the brutal rigors of the elements and take anything Mother Nature is capable of dishing out. The highest-grade, weather-resistant materials and adhesives were used throughout the design process to create a speaker system for the long haul.

Its advanced midrange and tweeter motor technology has been highly refined using the latest available CAD and FEA computer software. They utilize extremely light-weight, copper-clad aluminum voice coils for increased efficiency and louder volume even when combined with a stock head unit. The mid’s powerful motor also incorporates a finned aluminum heat sink to efficiently pull heat from the motor, increasing long-term power handling. PS5250 cones are built of durable, light-weight polypropylene materials attached to specially designed inverted surrounds providing the most cone excursion in a very compact package.

The incredibly detailed, high-power, 20mm neo-titanium-dome tweeter is bridge-mounted to hold the tweeter suspended over the center of the midbass cone. In effect, the acoustically invisible bridge stands up to extreme vibration encountered in the motorcycle/ATV environment. It all helps to provide high-efficiency in a tweeter that reveals musical detail and clarity at volume levels that can be heard over the roar of the road while wearing a helmet.

A coaxial system with larger, conventional ceramic magnet assemblies adds weight high on the bike, raising the bike’s center of gravity and potentially causing a negative handling effect. PS5250 speakers weigh an amazing 12 ounces each, which does not affect handling.

PS5250 coaxial speakers are available in 2-Ohm resistance to be compatible with 2006-and-later Harley-Davidson® OEM head units, or conventional amplifiers that are 2-Ohm stable per channel.

They include specific replacement grilles for Harley-Davidson’s “Bat-wing” fairing.

Harley-Davidson is a registered trademark of Harley-Davidson Inc.

• Weather-proof, high-efficiency coaxials specifically created as fairing drop-ins on motorcycles
• Also used with ATV, UTV, marine, or outdoor systems
• Available in 2-Ohm resistance for compatibility with 2006-newer Harley-Davidson® OEM head units
• Extremely powerful to be heard over the roar of the road while wearing a helmet
• Midbass’ neodymium magnet structure provides high output at low weight
• Incredibly detailed, high-power, 20mm neo-titanium-dome tweeters
• Bridge-mounted tweeters suspended over the midbass cone to limit extreme vibration
• At a mere 12 ounces per speaker, a bike’s center of gravity remains low for proper handling
• Weather-proof materials designed to withstand the outdoor elements
• Includes specific replacement grilles for Harley-Davidson’s “Bat-wing” fairing

A review:

Product Comments: PS5250

I purchased these speakers at Daytona Bike Week, and was told that they would be the perfect replacement for the stock speakers in my FLHX. This couldn't more true. There is no noticable distortion when turning the volume to 80 or 90 %. They sound great at 75 MPH, unlike the stock units. I highly recomend this product for an inexpensive upgrade to a stock stereo on a Harley Touring bike.

Submitted by : djd13m3
 on: 04/11/2010 - 15:06

Check out this great mini-review of our Parrot MiniKit Slim Bluetooth - from a female perspective at cutegeek.com - If you think the MiniKit is cool, you should try out one of the Parrot installed kits too!

Parrot MiniKit Slim Bluetooth Visor Speaker Phone

by Olga Polanco on May 29th, 2010

I Received the Parrot mini-kit slim bluetooth visor speaker phone a  while ago but  hadn’t been able to test it out since i didn’t have a car, (it was at the mechanics) but   as soon as i got my wheels back the first thing I did was try  it out.

I talk so much while I drive that I was able to test it out with in minutes of having set it up, and can tell you it delivers good quality sound and is very easy to configure.
What I loved for most part is that it syncs with your contacts and  identifies the  person who is calling you at the moment. It is also easy to navigate as it will speak the menu options and with just one touch  left or right gives you the option you desire.
 

Press the green  buttom to make a call  and  automatically asks you who you desire to call and red  to hang up the call. The parrot Mini- kit delivers  good volume, slim design,  hand free options and most of all  saves the hassle of other bluetooth car from visor mounts to in-ear headsets.

Read more at: www.cutegeek.com

No doubt about it - when your driving your car today - you need a place to put your phone or GPS. Digging your phone out of your pocket to see who's calling, or reaching too far to use a windshield mounted GPS is no fun - not to mention dangerous!. Te-Trax is a wicked simple, but effective mount that keeps your gadgets in arms reach and best of all there are no clucky locks or clips to fumble with. Thinking of getting those suction holders? Nah! Licking and sticking are things of the past! Use the power of magnets with the Tetrax Magnetic Gadget Holder.

Magnets are the key to Te-Trax simplicity - but these are not your run of the mill magnets - they are about 100 times stronger than anything you got to play with in science class.

The part we love best about them is that when you don't have your phone or GPS mounted - they are so small they just blend away into the interior of your car. The three sizes and mounting styles let you choose the style that fits your needs the best from small and discrete to something more stable for a touch device like a portable navigation unit or an iTouch or iPhone.

Drop buy and check em out today!