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Speaker Design

Isobaric Speaker Enclosures: Theory, Math and Design Guide

Isobaric speaker enclosures pair two drivers so one compound driver can achieve a target low-frequency alignment in roughly half the net box volume of a single driver.

Speaker Design

SPLmeter dBm2 Review: 150 dB Car Audio SPL Meter

The SPLmeter dBm2 is a legacy high-SPL car-audio meter. This review checks its documented controls, 150 dB scale, tuning uses, limits, and alternatives.

Car Navigation

Eclipse AVN5495 Review: HDD Navigation, Features, Installation, and Legacy Value

The Eclipse AVN5495 is a 2005 double-DIN navigation receiver with a 30GB HDD, 6.5-inch touch display, DVD/CD playback and 5V preouts. This review covers its limits today.