Mike's Car Audio Reviews

Car audio magazine is having a contest to see who can build the best fiberglass enclosure. “Does Your Box Rock” is giving away over $3,500 in prize money out. This completion is not going to be easy, they have a lot of rules and guide lines in order to qualify for the prize money. They want the box to be a “universal fiberglass enclosure whose overall dimensions must fit inside most mid-size trunks and SUVs.” or a box specific to the vehicles listed below. If any of you do enter the contest please let me know, I would love to see the pictures.

So it looks like Kicker and Hifonics may have some competition when it comes to square car subwoofers. MTX has announced the new TS55 and TS75 series square subs at the last CES. People that were at the CES have said these subwoofers hit very hard. MTX does claim that they has fixed the major problem with square subs, buckling at the corners. MTX has a patented new design “that eliminates surround corner overextension thus increasing linear excursions and overall output.” The TS55 and TS75 both come in a 10″ and 12″ sizes and you have the choice of dual 2 ohm and 4 ohm setup. I will have more information about these MTX subwoofers as soon as it is available.

After my 2 previous post of Pioneer speakers, TS-C720PRS and TS-C160R, I wanted to write about a less expensive Pioneer speaker. The Pioneer TS-A1302C is part of Pioneers A Series speakers. These are cheaper series of Pioneer speakers. The Pioneer TS-A1302C are going to be perfect for people that have a small amp or looking to upgrade their factory speakers with out having to buy a amp. The TS-A1302C has a RMS of only 35 watts. One of the things that I like best about the Pioneer TS-A1302C is the invisible tweeter mounting. The Pioneer TS-A1302C looks very good and clean after a install.

Pioneer’s top of the line CD receiver comes with tons of great features. The Pioneer DEH-P980BT is Pioneer’s first CD receiver to come with BlueTooth technology built in. You can use the handset with a cell phone that is compatible with Bluetooth technology. Some other features include Voice Dial, Phone Book Transfer and Auto Answering. Other that being fully Bluetooth compatible the Pioneer DEH-P980BT has a lot of other great features and Customizable full color OEL display, Multi Language Display, Itunes AAC playback compatible. Pioneer DEH-P980BT is not compatible with DRM protected music purchased from the iTunes store. This stereo receiver also comes with 5 volt preamp-outputs and is satellite ready. The DEH-P980BT also comes with the Pioneer Premier 2 year warranty.

Kicker has always been a leader in the car audio industry, but they now offer a great new product for every that loves to listen to the Ipods and Zune in their homes. The iKick and zKick’s bass and treble are adjustable, and does come with a remote making it very easy to use. The new Kicker system comes with 2 5″ full ranges speakers, 2 3/4 tweeters and a 6 inch square reflex subwoofer. A mini jack input lets you connect the Ipod or Zune to the stereo system, including other MP3 and CD players. The iK500 and zK500 also will work this desktop and laptop computers and satellite radios.I don’t have any picture to post as of yet, as soon as I get some I will update this post with them. Let me know what you think about the new iK500 and zK500.