Sometimes I don’t think we give enough credence to car audio, folks. We don’t think about the sheer power of these systems, nor have enough respect for the car stereo that can, at a hundred yards, kill small birds if turned up sufficiently.
After seeing the stereo in “Chicken”s SUV, I couldn’t help but wonder, what other bass-intensive systems are out there, and who’s putting them on YouTube for me to talk about?
Well, I found one–four eighteen inch subwoofers backed up by a whole LOT of Rockford-Fosgate gear packed into a 2001 Chevy Tahoe. Thirty thousand watts of power. The end result is a combination of amazing and horrifying, and you’ll see it in the video below.
Pay special attention to the window glass. The song that’s causing these impressive effects comes to us by way of DJ Monsta, and of course, it is as heavy on the bass as the speaker system itself is.
So check out the video and prepare to be astonished.
I’ve encountered a lot of subwoofers in my time. They’re everywhere, you know–televisions, home theater gear, regular theater gear, and of course, car audio.
And as such, I’ve seen and felt a great many ways to describe bass–I’ve felt seat thumping bass, and kidney shaking bass, but never before have I felt such bass that can be described as “violent goatee shaking bass”.
This setup is owned by a gent named “Chicken”, and it was installed inside his Cadillac SUV. For reference, the system involves fully EIGHT eighteen inch woofers, and two Rockford amps.
This is, of course, a preposterous amount of bass, and as you’ll see from Chicken’s shirt while he’s sitting in the SUV with the speakers engaged, is actually well-described. This is indeed “violent goatee shaking bass”.
The video of Chicken’s mind-boggling car stereo in action, with proof of goatee shaking, is directly below, and will hopefully leave you as thoroughly mind-boggled as I was.
Nokia announces the release of a new hands-free Bluetooth visor kit with the Nokia HF-510. It features a small OLED screen to display call information and functions. It even comes with DSP which helps limit echoes and ambient noise when the need to make and take calls comes up.
The Nokia HF-510 bluetooth visor hands-free kit retails for €99.00.
All right, folks, we’ve got a real treat today, so lean back in your chair, crank those speakers up and brace yourself for a ride in a Saleen S7.
Of course, it’s merely a video, but still–the idea is there and it’s the thought that counts. You’ll get to hear some great accelerations and feel a lot of high speed thrills as we go shooting over the roads in this terrific ride.
You’ll also get to see the interior, the exterior, and the engine under the hood of the Saleen S7.
But perhaps the best part of the whole video is the filmmaker’s admission that they had to be plenty careful when they were driving this monster around, because several cops were in the area and they were more than eager for a chance to slap a ticket on somebody.
Now, this is a product from Brando, a company that makes a lot of gadges for in and out of the car. In this case, it’s the Steering Wheel Bluetooth MP3/FM Car kit. This product has a Bluetooth speakerphone, with a detachable Bluetooth earpiece. It also has a built-in MP3 player, and it has an FM transmitter. It also has a built-in phone book that can hold 600 numbers, an LCD display, and support of microSD cards. You should be able to get it on the Brando site for $48.
The JVC HX line of speakers provide another potential audio complement for in-car audio through their five models. The HX line of speakers feature twin roll edge woofers that create less interference for the woofer projection and provide increased amplitude, increased sound pressure, and less distortion.
The models are as follows with indicated pricing:
JVC Mobile’s CS-HX6958X is a 6″ x 9″ 5-way coaxial speakers ($149.95)
JVC Mobile has launched five new Arsenal CD and Multimedia receivers to give in to the growing demand of in-car convenience and expandability. The new receivers will come with a 2 year warranty, Steering Wheel Remote Control capability, and High Voltage 5V pre-outs. The five new models are as follows (with pricing and availability):
JVC KD-A815 in-dash CD Receiver ($239.95; Availability: March)
JVC KD-AHD69 in-dash CD Receiver ($189.95; Availability: January)
JVC Arsenal Series KD-A615 CD Receiver ($149.95; Availability: January)
JVC KD-A315 in-dash CD Receiver ($109.95; Currently Available)
JVC Arsenal KW-ADV793 DVD/CD/USB multimedia receiver ($549.95; Availability: March)
JVC launches a double-DIN CD receiver with the KW-XR810. This JVC CD receiver boasts of Bluetooth Wireless technology with dual USB ports to accommodate iPod/iPhone connectivity. It also has a Separated Variable-Color and user-friendly search for phone book and audio files. This unit will be available by March and will retail for $299.95.
Also, the Bluetooth ready single-USB KW-XR610 model will also be available with the same look. It will retail for $199.95 and come out in March as well.
JVC Mobile unveils five new models under its V6 line of speakers which feature twin roll rubber edges for vertically symmetrical movements, increased total amplitude, increased sound pressure and less distortion. The new models also feature improved crossover design between woofer and tweeter response and cuts excess ultra high-range and enhances mid-range signals. They are detailed below together with pricing:
If the new JVC line of speakers are not enough then perhaps new subwoofers can complete your audio rendering needs. These 15” Arsenal Subwoofers feature Kevlar Laminated Hemp-Fiber Cones and Rapid-Fire Impedance Selector which easily changes the resistance rating of the subwoofer’s voice coil with a single motion switch. The JVC Asenal Subwoofers will come in different models (with indicated pricing):
Nokia announces the release of a new 
