- March 11, 2010
Slim-profile, KICKER® CompVT™-Loaded Sub Boxes are perfect for pickup-truck seats that hug the back of the cab, with three sub sizes in tight, sealed enclosures. They are the smallest sub-loaded enclosures ever from KICKER labs, but still blistering, true high-performance KICKER woofers and boxes...
- March 01, 2010
Do- It-Yourself WOOFER POWER Fabricating a ported subwoofer enclosure for maximum bass with minimum cost By Cesar Alvarez (Photos by Bruce W. Smith) One of the attributes of a pro-level sound system is its ability to produce crisp, clean notes with the power to seemingly shake the earth. Such acoustic energy is a product not of the speakers or the amps powering them, but rather the speaker enclosures and how they are tuned for the vehicle in which they are mounted. This is especially true of a ...
- November 02, 2009
While legions of owner-operators are spending $500 to $1,500 to upgrade their stock sound system, another group of truckers don’t blink at dropping $5,000 or more for custom sound systems that rival those of show cars. If you love audio systems or are just looking for great information on the latest and greatest audio products, check out our audio guide.....
- October 05, 2009
It's not the least bit unusual to find a pair of high-end amps, colorful wiring, and maybe even a couple "caps" neatly displayed. Truckers love their stereos and they love keeping up with the times. Some of the systems have been professionally installed, while other installations are the works of a do-it-yourselfer. Both function perfectly if done right. If the installation isn't done correctly, well, wasted money follows wasted time. Here's how to make the most of what you have...
- July 07, 2009
Fine-tuning your custom rig's sound system ensures it'll perform at peak level. But to get your ear's worth as well as your money's worth out of it you need to read audio expert Grizz Archer's article on adjusting the gain of each component in the stereo system's chain.
- March 13, 2009
HOT GRILL HOG Enterprises new line of Hog Grills for the Peterbilt 379 are sure to set your custom rig apart from all others. HOG uses 304 Stainless Steele stock and plates it with high-quality chrome for a durable shine and superior brilliance. Their line of grilles is very customizable and is available in four patterns. A highlight is the one-piece trim ring featuring a sharp outer edge, which sets the sunlight flying. Retail: $995-$1,200. (888) 305-8999 FASTER WRENCH GearWrench's new XL X-Beam ...