Last year we were overwhelmed with the support we received from the community for our Coats For Kids Program. With the help of other concerned citizens we were able to help collect warm coats for many kids. This year we also had tremendous success with the program. As was the case last year, we offered $25 […]
Michigan’s Unparalleled Remote Starter Installation Expert
Here at Driven Sound and Security, we are considered experts in remote car starters. From time to time people will ask why we are more expensive than some other shops. It is a valid question, and here are some of the reasons why it might cost a little more at Driven Sound and Security: We […]
Remote Car Starters Available For Manual Transmissions
Every now and then when discussing a remote car starter with a client they tell us they can’t have one because they drive a manual transmission. This can be a real problem for folks living in the frozen tundra we call Northern Michigan! Here at Driven Sound and Security, the conversation goes much differently than […]
8 Remote Starter Myths Dispelled By Driven Sound And Security
These days, remote car starters are one of the most popular things here at Driven Sound and Security, yet a lot of myths surround them. Let’s spend a few minutes dispelling some of these myths. Remote Starter Myth #1: Remote Car Starters Are Bad For My Car Actually, if you talk to your mechanic you will […]
Does Installing A Remote Car Starter Void My Vehicle Warranty?
One question that comes up from time to time here at Driven Sound and Security is this: Will installing a remote car starter void my new car warranty? The short answer is no, but let’s dig into this a little deeper so you will better understand our response. Sometimes car dealers will tell their customers that […]
Car Audio Amplifier Specs Demystified And Explained
It happens: A buddy of yours brags that he just got a 1000 watt amplifier, new in the box, for $100. Sounds too good to be true yet you rush over to the flea market booth to check out this “deal of a lifetime” before they are all sold out. Yes, there it is, 1000 […]
Subwoofer 101: Single Voice Coil or Dual Voice Coil
Should I get a single voice coil woofer (SVC) or a dual voice coil (DVC) for your car audio system? Along with “What size woofer do I need,” this is a very common question, and one that is not easily answered. Really, neither an SVC or a DVC woofer is “better” than the other. All […]
Driven Sound and Security Wins Compustar Top Gun Award!
Driven Sound and Security has been known throughout Marquette, Michigan and the surrounding area for the quality of our remote car starter installations. We put a lot of attention to detail into our installs and we will only use quality remote car starters. It was with great pride that we recently learned that Driven Sound and Security was […]
What Size Subwoofer Do I Need?
Adding the low frequencies that most systems can’t reproduce is the best way to improve the sound in your vehicle. The secret to reproducing these frequencies is to move a lot of air. There is a reason that a tuba is much larger than a flute: a lot of air needs to be moved to […]
What Is A Crossover and What Does it Do?
Crossovers are electronics devices that convert a single audio input signal into two or three signals by dividing the signal into bands based on frequencies. So, for example, a single input signal can be separated into bands of low-, high-, and mid- range frequencies. It’s easy to imagine by picturing it as a crossroads with […]
