Brian Cooley is CNET's Editor at large and has been with the brand since 1995. He currently focuses on electrification of vehicles but also follows the big trends in smart home, digital healthcare, 5G ...

Whether you're an audiophile or just want a bit more oomph from your car's factory sound system, upgrading your car's speakers is an easy and usually cost-effective way to see some results. Enter ...

Stock car audio has largely improved over the years, but it still falls flat in many models. We asked experts why.

While I do agree that having Android Auto and CarPlay in a vehicle significantly improves the time spent behind the wheel, I can't imagine driving without a high-quality audio system. In fact, this is ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. The aftermarket has a wide selection of speaker upgrades available, so here are the best ones you can buy. A ...

Got a vehicle equipped with 4x10 speakers from the factory and they're sounding drab? Get an aftermarket upgrade. When you think about the evolution of vehicle design, things like styling, safety, and ...

Sure, your receiver's auto-setup may work perfectly, but then again, it may not. Try the manual setup, it may sound a lot better. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a ...

If you think your life is tough now, take heart—you could have been born as a piece of automotive audio equipment. We expect the sound systems in our cars to last for decades, endure a combination of ...