Sony XM-GTR4A Product Review

The Sony XM-GTR4A is one of very few amplifiers in the market that offers asymmetric design, providing differing power outputs between front and rear channels which makes it great for people that own long vehicles like vans or station-wagons or even someone that want’s to power a low powered subwoofer and a set of speakers off the same amplifier. The combination of the XM-GTR4A’s asymmetric power output arrangement and crossover design make this amplifier suited to very specific speaker arrangements. While the obvious full range and subwoofer speaker arrangement will likely be the most commonly used, the rear channels are...

DYNATRON D3800 5 Star Car Alarm Review

The DYNATRON D3800 Car Alarm is a good 5 Star Car Alarm in my opinion with the option of many extras to be added if needed. It has forced entry protection of doors, boot and bonnet with a glass break sensor. Audible warning is achieved via a 120dB battery Back-up siren, visually via the vehicle indicators and a dash mounted high intensity red LED. You also have the control of silent alarming via remote with some alarms (not all) on the market not having this option.   Features: Operation Arming procedure while ignition is off: The system will arm immediately if...

Sony 10″ Subwoofers Hit 150.1db!

Abtec NZ gunning for db record… Last Saturday on the 12th we decided to prep ABTEC3 for an upcoming event we will be running in the near future and do a couple of SPL test’s while we were at it. Soon after arriving I found myself having a conversation with our MD about setting up the 10’s again with no change of gear as I was convinced it has a good 150db in this setup. After a good half an hour of putting all the same gear back in from the 149.9db run we did at the V 4 & Rotary North Island...

Sony XS-GTF1627 Product Review

The Sony XS-GTF1627 is a very affordable 6″ 2-way speaker and is perfect for cars which come factory with 6″ dash/door mounted speakers! Features:  Full Range 2-Way Coaxial Speaker 190W Peak Power 40W Rated Power HOP + ACFM (Aramid and Carbon Fiber Matrix) woofer for rich bass and clear vocal PEN (Polyethylene Naphthalate) tweeter for smooth and clear high sound Specifications: General 16cm Diameter 2-Way Coaxial Speaker System 190 Watts Peak Power 40 Watts Rated Input Power Woofer Cone Type Cloth Edge Mid-Range B.D. (Balanced Dome) Type 35mm Size These speakers are a good replacement for vehicles that came with...

Pioneer DEH-4450BT Product Review

Fully Parrot Bluetooth-enabled, the Pioneer DEH-4450BT lets you make calls and receive calls without touching your phone (external microphone included), as well as stream audio from any Bluetooth-enabled device. Connect to host of portable music devices, including an iPhone, iPod, USB device, MP3 player or CD disc. Plug and play your portable MP3 player via the auxiliary input (also on the front) or enjoy tunes from your iPod and iPhone(via an optional cable). With a MOSFET 50W x 4 Amplifier inside, this tuner brings you raw sonic power and pristine audio quality with minimal distortion. If you’re looking to add...

Sony XS-GTF1327 Product Review

The Sony XS-GTF1327 is a very affordable 5″ 2-way speaker and is perfect for cars which come factory with 5″ dash/door mounted speakers! Features: Full Range 2-Way Coaxial Speaker 150W Peak Power 35W Rated Power HOP + ACFM (Aramid and Carbon Fiber Matrix) woofer for rich bass and clear vocal PEN (Polyethylene Naphthalate) tweeter for smooth and clear high sound Specifications: General 13cm Diameter 2-Way Coaxial Speaker System 150 Watts Peak Power 35 Watts Rated Input Power 60Hz – 24kHz Frequency Response Woofer Cone Type Cloth Edge Tweeter B.D. (Balanced Dome) Type 25mm Size These speakers are a good replacement...

Sony CDX-GT700UI Product Review

The Sony CDX-GT700UI is an awesome USB Head-unit for a person looking for a USB/iPod/Flash-drive compatible Head-unit with lots of features at a good price! Not only does it have a front USB and AUX, it also has three Pre-out’s for running amplifiers to your front, rear speakers and sub-woofer. Got a song you like on your iPod/iPhone but don’t know what its called… Well the CDX-GT700UI has a cool little feature ZAPPIN, that allows you to preview the chorus of a song with a choice of a 4 or 15 second preview. When you find the song you were looking for all you need...

My First EVO Demo Car!

Ok this Blog isn’t written about myself getting a Mitsubishi EVO IX as a demo car but about when Ashley Burrell our MD brought one for himself. I understand as a man and as a car enthusiast you can’t really put a price on happiness and this must be obtained by your doings in life but I’m pretty sure driving around in a EVO IX must of put a smile on Ashley’s face on a daily basis, as I know I would be smiling every time I left the driveway if I owned one! The Mitsubishi EVO’s were designed as a...

Sony CDX-H910UI Product Review

The Splash-proof Sony CDX-H910UI Top-Of-The-Range Marine Head-Unit is a versatile and smart marine audio solution that lets you listen to music several ways with excellent sound quality. Connect, charge, and control your iPod, Walkman player, or other digital music players with USB, an innovative feature that also displays song title, artist, track and more. General: 2 Volt Pre Out Output Level 220 oHms Pre Out Impedance 52 Watts Maximum Output Power (1kHz) 27 Watts Rated Output Power Conformal Circuit Board Coating Anti-Rust Reinforcement Splash Proof UV Resistant Salt Fog Resistant Dimensions: 197 x 89 – 187mm (W x H x D)...

Sony XS-MP1620W Product Review

Make some waves with the Sony XS-MP1620W marine speakers. Featuring a UV and salt water resistant design, these 6.5″ 2-way speakers deliver great sound while handling 160 watts of total power. Plus, the polypropylene woofer is designed to take a serious beating and withstand the rigours of the elements. Features: 6-1/2″ Woofer, 2″ Tweeter 160W Peak Power (45W RMS) Frequency Response 35Hz-26kHz 91dB Efficiency Strontium Magnet Mounting Diameter 5″, Depth 2-1/2″ Water-resistant Marine Design UV Resistant High power handling Insulated tinsel leads Specifications: Frequency Response (Hz): 35-26,000 Sensitivity 1W/1M (dB): 91 Nominal Imp (Ohms): 4 Mass (lb/oz): 2/2 RMS Power (W): 45 Max Power...