Upgrading your car’s audio setup isn’t just for bass-obsessed drivers or audiophiles with golden ears. A good system can make long commutes feel shorter, road trips more fun, and even help reduce ...

With all the technology in new vehicles, it’s easy to overlook the stereo system. But for some – and certainly for music freaks like me – the car interior is the last bastion of uninterrupted music ...

In 1930, the Galvin brothers built the first in-car radio system, famously known as the Motorola. Slowly, consumers began to expect radio and sound systems in their cars and lower and lower trim ...

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 ...

The Bowers & Wilkins Premium Sound system in the 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country Ultra is the best OEM car audio I’ve ever heard. It drenches the cabin in music that’s uniquely both loud and clear—even ...

If you’ve bought a new car lately, you know the optional extras go on and on. In some cases, it’s possible to nearly double the car’s price by checking every box. Beyond boosting the rims or adding ...

There was a time when in-car audio came in the form of AM radio and one lonely speaker. Believe it or not, General Motors offered the fifth-gen Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 with one speaker from the factory.

When it comes to listening to music in moving vehicles, I know of what I speak. As a young adult in the mid-Eighties, I made the lateral move from Walkman-addicted subway commuter to full-time ...

Japanese carmaker Toyota and American audio equipment producer JBL may sound like they make for strange bedfellows, but these two companies have had a long-lasting collaboration about to enter its ...

Close-up shot of a car's interior - Molodid Studio/Shutterstock Modern cars come packed with lots of tech features, and include better sound systems for listening to music while you're behind the ...

Upgrading car audio enhances driving comfort and enjoyment, not just loudness or bass. Prioritize goals, budget, and each component—speakers, subwoofers, amps, wiring, and tuning matter. Professional ...

A car's interior with a speaker in view - Vershinin89/Shutterstock Modern cars come packed with lots of tech features, and include better sound systems for listening ...