Amplifiers have a very tough job. They have to take a very low voltage signal and increase it in amplitude so it can drive a speaker. In this transformation, we expect the signal to remain pure – no distortion or no noise should be added. We also want significant amounts of power to drive our […]
Acoustic Suspension Subwoofer Enclosures Explained
Enclosure, box or cabinet: Whatever you want to call them, where you install your speaker or subwoofer is critically important to their resulting performance. In this article, we focus on the simplest and most forgiving of enclosures to design and construct – the acoustic suspension or sealed enclosure. The Laws of Physics There are a […]
The Importance of Proper Cables and Wiring
Installing mobile electronics systems is not as easy as it used to be. In the “good old days,” cars were made from thick metal and didn’t have many electrical components. Modern vehicle construction makes use of the thinnest, lightest materials possible. These body panels are held together with non-conductive adhesives, and it seems that every […]
Car Audio Installation – The Good, Better, Best Approach
Installing mobile electronics in a vehicle is a balance of technical skill and creativity. From the seemingly simple task of connecting wires to the creation of a custom amp rack or subwoofer enclosure, each task requires the car audio installation technician to call upon many different skills. When it comes to installing audio gear in […]
Backup Camera Solutions Available at Driven Sound & Security
Driven Sound & Security in Negaunee has a large selection of backup camera solutions available for all types of vehicles. Our team has been installing safety products since our inception. Adding cameras to your vehicle helps prevent damage, injury and even loss of life. There are many ways to add a camera to your vehicle, […]
Radar and Laser Speed Detection Systems
Do you like to drive fast? Do you find yourself cruising at speeds above the posted limit? If you are one of these people and the local laws allow it, you may want to consider purchasing a radar detector and laser defuser system. This article looks at the solutions available and the features and benefits […]
Vehicle Detailing Protects Your Investment
Driven Sound & Security in Negaunee knows that vehicle detailing protects your investment. The winters in Michigan can be harsh. When you think about all the salt, grime and dirt that gets all over the outside of your car, truck or SUV, protecting it should be a given, not an option. If you compared a […]
What You Get When You Spend More Money On Speakers
Among the most under-appreciated components in any audio system are the speakers. You could be using the best source unit on the planet, an amazing amplifier, and the most esoteric of interconnects and speaker cables – but if you don’t have great speakers, you still won’t have great sound. Your speakers are the only link […]
Rear Seat Entertainment Systems For Most Needs and Budgets
Kids and road trips: an amazing combination of excitement, energy and, if the drive is long, boredom. Playing I Spy or 20 Questions, or looking for license plates from all the states and provinces, is fun for a little while, but those classic road games won’t last forever. What if your kids could watch their […]
WeatherTech Products Help Protect Your Vehicle from the Harsh Michigan Weather
Driven Sound & Security in Negaunee is a WeatherTech Diamond dealer. The WeatherTech products we offer do a great job of protecting your car, truck or SUV from the harsh Michigan winters. WeatherTech has been committed to producing American-made products using American-made machinery, American raw materials and American employees since 1989. No other product line […]
