AUDIO EQUIPMENT BUYER'S GUIDE

Audison

Bit One HD Virtuoso

$1,900 | Audison.eu

The Virtuoso is an audiophile 12-channel input/13-channel output DSP processor. The bit One HD Virtuoso features unique skills dedicated to the most ambitious OEM integration projects, and excels in the uncompromising high-end systems. This was made possible thanks to innovative functions born with the new software / firmware development and the upgrade of some key components in the audio signal path, which are crucial to reach new heights of listening pleasure.

Cadence

XT60C2 Bullet Tweeters

$103.99 | CadenceSound.com

Sold in pairs, the Cadence XT60 is a 1-inch titanium bullet tweeter popular for pro audio. The XT60 has a titanium dome structure with ferro-fluid cooling. The motor is a high density neodymium, motor structure. This tweeter is said to be heard from blocks away. Sometimes, size doesn’t matter.

JENSEN

CAR8000

$399.99 | JensenMobile.com

The CAR8000 features a 10.1-inch LCD touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, CD/DVD playback, built-in Bluetooth technology with hands-free calling, music streaming, ID3 tags and phonebook support, internal mic, push-to-talk button to access smartphone voice assistant, front panel microSD card input, front and rear USB input, 200 Watts max power (50 W x 4) MOSFET, three pairs of 4V RCA preamp outputs, backup camera input (RCA), and steering wheel control input.

Infinity

Kappa Series Speakers

InfinitySpeakers.com

The Infinity Kappa Series speakers are available in a range of standard sizes.

Kappa’s Plus One fiberglass woofer delivers tight, robust bass and high-output, while the 0.75-inch edge-driven textile dome tweeters deliver highs reaching up to 40 kHz. The 2- and 3-inch midrange speaker’s bandpass crossovers are available to upgrade various two-way component systems into three-way systems. Additionally, the super-compact 3-inch midrange speaker offers a plug and play solution with a low-frequency response to 300 Hz and high sensitivity.

AUDIOCONTROL

LC-5.1300

$899.99 | AudioControl.com

The LC-5.1300 offers five channels of audio bliss and unprecedented levels of power. With its eight active speaker level inputs and six line level inputs, the LC-5.1300 is packed with integration features. Intuitive setup controls for high-pass, band-pass, and low-pass filters, automatic and selectable signal summing, and AccuBASS make this single-amp solution a great way to build most any system.

AUDIOCONTROL

LC2i Pro

$149.99 | AudioControl.com

The LC2i Pro joins ranks with AudioControl’s popular active line output converter, the LC2i. Adding a subwoofer? Get the best possible signal from your OEM sound system to your amplifier. Installer friendly with multiple trigger modes, patented AccuBass circuitry to compensate for bass roll-off, the ability to handle high voltage input signal, and built-in impedance load selection switch, the LC2i Pro is the industry's best active high to low converter for good reason. Includes ACR-1 dash control knob.

Pioneer Electronics

DMH-WC5700NEX

PioneerElectronics.com

The DMH-WC5700NEX includes Alexa Built-in, Android Auto (wired/wireless), Apple CarPlay (wired/wireless), plus a variety of multimedia entertainment capabilities. The 6.8-inch touchscreen DMH-WC5700NEX is similar in design and features to the 9-inch DMHWC6600NEX introduced in 2020, but with the ability to fit a wider variety of vehicles including traditional double-DIN applications.