You have worked long and hard to get your pride and joy rebuilt. The paint is buttery smooth, the engine purrs like a kitten, and the interior smells of fresh carpet and leather. You stand back, enjoying her beauty. It’s time to go for a cruise. Roll down the windows, pull out on the freeway […]
To Get Better Sound, Do I Need to Replace My Factory Source Unit?
Not all that long ago, upgrading the performance of your car audio system required that you replace the factory source unit. The industry had dozens of premium CD receivers with state-of-the-art signal processing and high-end digital-to-analog converters. The popularity of these source units and the audio systems that could be built around them was not […]
Yes, We Can Upgrade Your 09-14 Ford F150 Radio
Driven Sound and Security in Negaunee has completed hundreds of 2009 to 2014 Ford F150 radio installations over the years. As one of the most popular trucks in America, we have seen every trim level of these vehicles. We have added amazing convenience and functionality to make our clients safer, more productive and entertained while […]
Product Spotlight: Compustar DC3 Controller & ADS T-Harness Solutions
Proficient remote starter retailers are trained to not only sell products but to promote how they will integrate those solutions into their clients’ vehicles. Compustar, the world leader in remote car starter technology, has recently introduced a new system controller called the DC3 to give installers a new option for vehicle integration. Automotive Data Solutions, […]
Google’s Waze offers the Best in Navigation
It’s not often that a piece of software creates a significant impact on our daily lives. Milestone social media apps like Facebook and Twitter most certainly remain in the limelight, but when it comes to actually being productive, Waze is a major step forward in navigation apps for our smartphones. In the summer of 2017, […]
Marquette Client Gets Ford F150 Radio Integration
A client from Marquette recently visited Driven Sound and Security in search of an upgrade for his 2013 Ford F150 radio. The factory radio has a small 4.2-inch screen with very few features. We showed the client one of the new Kenwood eXcelon DDX9904S multimedia receivers and demonstrated how we could integrate it into his […]
Will Upgrading My Speakers Make My Stereo Sound Better?
When it comes to reproducing an audio signal, your speakers are the most important component in the food chain. You could have the best source unit and amplifiers known to man, but if your speakers are mediocre, then the listening experience will suffer. That said, the world of car audio has changed over the years. […]
Product Spotlight: Kenwood DNX9904S
When it comes to multimedia source units, the Kenwood DNX9904S from Driven Sound and Security in Negaunee has almost every feature you should ever need. A 6.95-inch display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are just some of the features that have made this one of our most popular multimedia solutions. Intuitive and Safe Communication Apple […]
Why Does My Car Have Surround Sound?
If you have ever been to a movie theatre, you have probably experienced what is known as surround sound. There are at least five discreet audio tracks encoded into the film you are watching, and most also include a Low-Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. The purpose of these audio channels is to allow the source of […]
Is Replacing My Radio the Best Way to Increase Sound Quality?
Since the late ’80s, the car audio industry has experienced incredible levels of growth. New technology and features have expanded our opportunities to increase sound quality and enhance entertainment. What hasn’t changed are the core building blocks of how sound systems are designed. Every system starts with a source. We call this the head unit, […]
