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 ...

At CES 2026, we saw a firewall-mounted subwoofer solution, tiny bass speakers that offer private thump-thump, and more.

All audio systems, including those installed in , SUVs, and trucks are engineered to handle specific ranges of sound frequencies. These range differences explain why some speakers have slightly ...

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 ...

Car Audio 101—How Do Speakers Work? Believe it or not, audio speakers rely on some of the same magic that powers the AC induction motors found in the front of many dual-motor Teslas and other EVs.