Head out to newsstands for our latest issue. This year we've broken our annual car audio directory in easy-to-digest chunks of audio goodness. July has 13 pages of source units, navigation and video products plus highlights of some favorite units.
That's not all. An expanded how-to section leads you through a carbon-fiber enclosure, custom trunk lid, perfect fit and finish, plus more. As for features, you have to check out a classic yet high-tech Impala and the personal ride of a Major League Baseball player.
Here's what's on the program:
PRODUCT REVIEWS
16. HYBRID AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES CLARUS C51-2
Big sound from a small company.
20. REALM LFT12-D4
Bass almost as good as it looks
HOW-TOS
74. Peace, Love, and BassBuilding a custom trunk lid.
78. Real Carbon-Fiber Subwoofer Enclosure
Learn how to get lightweight with this alternative material.
82. Fit & Fitment
Our meticulous master walks us through aluminum grilles.
86. JS Designs/Sony Xplod Honda Civic Si
Check out this technique for building subwoofer trim panels.
FEATURES
26. Bite From a Beetle
An enthusiast feels the itch to customize his new Volkswagen.
32. King of the Hill
MLB's Julian Tavarez knocks it out of the ballpark with this Mercedes-Benz.
38. Set to Launch
Alpine builders fill us in on their completely custom boat.
52. Corpala
Take an Impala and throw in a little Corvette to get this retro ride.
SPECIAL FEATURES
22. The Car Audio System Nobody Would Build, Part 2
Figuring out resonance and getting down with damping.
60. 2008 Directory, Part 1
Breaking down source units, video, and navigation.
DEPARTMENTSDRIVER'S SEAT 4TROUBLESHOOTING 8
CHOICES 10
HOT STUFF 12
SOUNDSTAGE 14
DEALER 92
AD INDEX 90
TRICKS OF THE TRADE 96