A remote start system can be one of the best convenience items you will ever buy for your vehicle. The team at Driven Sound & Security in Negaunee are specialists in the category of automatic car starters. We know you have many buying options, so why should you come to Driven as more and more […]
Adding Navigation To The Factory Color Screen In Your Vehicle
Let’s say you purchased a brand-new Dodge Journey, Chevy Silverado or Ford F-150. The vehicle has a big color display for the audio system, and it may even show the heating and air conditioning controls on the same screen. But alas, it would have cost several thousand dollars to add the factory navigation system because […]
Power Wire: OFC versus CCA
When it comes to high-current wiring in a vehicle, there are two types of stranded power wire available: solid copper and copper-clad aluminum. This article looks at the differences between each kind of wire and explains the challenges of ensuring your high-current device gets the power it needs to do the job you want done. […]
What Is Android Auto?
When it comes to staying in touch with your family and friends while behind the wheel, we all know that it’s best to keep your cellphone in your pocket or purse. What do you do when you just have to communicate? Do it intelligently and safely with a smartphone integration system like Android Auto. Let’s […]
Guide to Choosing Car Audio Speakers
There is no component more important to the sonic performance of your vehicle’s sound system than the car audio speakers you chose to install. You may own the best radio and amplifier in the world, but without great speakers, none of that great sound can get to your ears. Let’s look at why speakers are […]
Adding an Auxiliary Input to Your Factory Radio
A message that mobile enhancement retailers strive to share is that we want you to come to us with your feature requests or ideas. If you want a remote starter or audio system upgrade, you know to come to us – but did you know we also can install heated seats, auto-dimming mirrors or auxiliary […]
Ceramic Paint Protection: Options and Information
Our Ceramic Paint Protection services have been popular here at Driven Sound and Security for quite awhile. There is truly nothing on the market that can keep your car’s finish looking as good, for as long. The Ceramic Pro products we use continue to amaze us, with each car or truck we treat looking stunning. […]
10 Things to Consider When Buying Car Audio
Brought to you by our friends at BestCarAudio.com When it comes to buying or upgrading a car audio system, there are hundreds of products to choose from and dozens of questions for you to ask the sales staff at your local car audio retailer. This article provides some basic guidelines to help make the process […]
How to Buy a Car Audio Subwoofer
Adding a subwoofer to a car audio system is the best bang for the buck regarding audio performance upgrades. You can instantly hear the difference, and it dramatically improves the realism and enjoyment of your system. Let’s look at how to pick a car audio subwoofer for your vehicle. Factory Audio System Limitations Before we […]
Car Audio Amplifier Buying Guide
One of the most critical components in a high-quality vehicle entertainment system is your car audio amplifier. While the concept of increasing the power of an audio signal is simple, it can be somewhat complex to execute elegantly the process. Amplifier design is as much as science as it is an art form. In this […]
