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Aftermarket Car Audio Benefits
For many car enthusiasts, the sound system in a vehicle is just as important as the engine itself. But when it comes to choosing between aftermarket car audio and factory-installed systems, many people may not be aware of the benefits of choosing … -
2020 CarPlay and Android Auto
Can you believe how far along we've gotten? Some of us still remember 8-track players and a time when cell phones didn't exist. Today, we are highly dependent on cell phone technology. With traffic getting worse, we are also spending a lot more time … -
Our New Car Jam Car Meet Was A Hit In San Antonio
Well, we enjoyed having all of the cool cars over at our San Pedro location in San Antonio. We had a great turn out. Everyone got to see some classic muscle cars, super exotic cars, fast trucks and even drift cars! The show started at 8am and went on … -
Kenwood Dnn992 Navigation Receiver With Built-in Bluetooth And Wifi
I was at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas when the Kenwood DNN992 was debuted. It was impressive then and even more impressive now that I've had the opportunity to use the unit. This head unit is highly custimizable to suit your needs. From … -
Custom Sounds Is Opening A New Store In San Antonio, Tx
As the title suggests, we will be opening our 17th store this year in the San Antonio market. This would make 5 locations in San Antonio. We're extremely excited and looking forward to our grand opening. No word yet on the exact date, but hopefully … -
There Is A Whole Lot More To Window Tint Than Good Looks
Sure, window tint looks good on a car. But there's more to it. Obviously its heat-blocking properties can't go unnoticed. We'll come back to that in a minute. For now, if you value your car, you should know that the sun can damage your interior. This … -
Expanded Service Plans: Are They Worth It?
You're asked this question at various places when purchasing new electronics for home or car. The problem is that most places have far too many stipulations in order to honor a service plan. In your mind, if your product goes bad, you'd get a new … -
Apple Car Play Is Here And Pioneer Receivers Are Ready To Rock
The wait is over. Pioneer launched an update for their Apple CarPlay™ ready receivers!When you plug in your iPhone®, you'll see the Apple CarPlay™ system load on your Pioneer radio. This is the best way to utilize your phone while in … -
Alarm Systems Are Only As Good As The Technician Installing Them
Let me tell you how Custom Sounds installation is different from everyone else in town. We take the time to solder and heat shrink every connection we do which gives you an air-tight water-tight seal that won’t corrode. Other shops use tape, … -
Cost Of A Speeding Ticket Vs. Low Price Of A Radar Detector
Many of us have had speeding tickets from time to time. I was just thinking today, how many times I could have prevented the costs with a radar detector. I never had one until about 3 years ago. Prior to that, I had several speeding tickets that cost … -
Power 2 Speakers And A Sub With An Xd 500 Watt Amp By Jl Audio
Did you know that most competition sound quality systems consist of 2 front speakers and a single subwoofer? It's true. This is also the reason why many audiophiles refuse to power up their rear speakers with an amplifier. Generally, they leave them … -
Alpine 8 Inch Navigation System Installed In A Cadillac Escalade
Today, we installed this Alpine navigation receiver into a 2009 Platinum Cadillac Escalade. You might be wondering, what's wrong with the factory radio? It's the most fully loaded Escalade trim available. Surely it has everything. Not so fast...The …