In the ’80s, ’90s and early part of the 2000s, upgrading the car stereo system in your vehicle was a relatively simple process. You’d start by picking out a new radio that offered the features you wanted and add a set of speakers to improve the sound of the system. Pretty much anyone with a […]
Safely Using Your Smartphone in Your Car
In 1982, Michael Knight was able to talk to his 1982 Pontiac Firebird and ask it for navigation directions. Of course, watching “Knight Rider” meant that we understood that KITT was make-believe. Fast-forward 35 years, and talking to our vehicles is now a reality, thanks to our smartphone. The modern smartphone, be it an iPhone […]
Be Wary of Top 10 Lists
Not too long ago, we saw a discussion about an article called “The 12 Best Tweeters (Reviews & Ultimate Buying Guide 2018).” Being curious, we decided to check the article out to see what criteria they used to choose the products and how they tested them. Much to our dismay, there were no criteria, nor […]
Tips for Choosing the Right Bed Cover For Your Truck
Adding a truck bed cover from Driven Sound and Security in Negaunee is a great way to improve the functionality of your pickup and help keep items secure. Hundreds of covers are available from dozens of companies, so we’ve researched some of the best options to meet the performance and security expectations of our valued […]
Buying a Driven Sound & Security Remote Start System as a Gift Is Easy
With the holiday season quickly approaching, buying your family members or loved ones a remote starter as a gift is easy when you shop at Driven Sound and Security in Negaunee. Whether you need a simple one-button system or a fully loaded, two-way remote with LCD and miles of range, we will help you choose […]
Car Audio Electrical Theory – Capacitance and Inductance
As we move toward the end of our discussion of car audio electrical theory, we need to talk about capacitance and inductance and how the characteristics of those phenomena interact with AC and DC signals. There’s no doubt that these are advanced concepts, but even a basic understanding of how capacitors and inductors work is […]
Can My Factory Key Fob Be Used to Remote Start My Vehicle?
Even if your car or truck didn’t come with a remote starter option, the team at Driven Sound and Security in Negaunee can install a remote start system that will allow you to start your vehicle using your factory key fob. Let’s take a look at the benefits of using your factory remote, and why […]
Car Audio Electrical Theory – Magnetic Fields
Furthering our discussion about car audio electrical theory brings us to a discussion of how the flow of electricity through a conductor creates magnetic fields around the conductor. Understanding the relationship between current flow and magnetism is crucial to understanding how a speaker works. History of Electromagnetism The first documented correlation between electricity and magnetism […]
New Apple CarPlay Navigation Options
On Sept. 17, 2018, Apple launched iOS12 – its latest update to the operating system behind its venerable iPhone and iPad devices. Aside from security updates, performance enhancements and battery life improvements, Apple has added support for third-party applications to CarPlay. Users of factory-installed and aftermarket multimedia receivers that support CarPlay will now be able […]
Car Audio Electrical Theory – Amplitude and Frequency in AC Signals
In our ongoing discussion of car audio electrical theory, we need to discuss some of the characteristics of alternating current signals. These points of discussion include the concept of amplitude and frequency. Understanding the concept of frequency is crucial to developing an understanding of how the components in our audio systems work. The Concept of […]
