Woody Sherman
4/27/2012
The ContourROAM extreme sports camera specializes in putting you right in the heart of the action. Because it's rugged and waterproof to one meter, we decided it was the perfect thing to attach to a helmet and take down Massanutten Water Park's twisting, high-speed water slide. You can almost feel the spray.
Dominic Devito
4/27/2012
Solutions for keeping you and your passengers entertained and connected while on the road, including in-car Wi-Fi Internet from Autonet Mobile, inCarBite iPad mounts, wireless Bluetooth headphones, Slingbox remote entertainment, and in-dash navigation systems.
Dave Bar
4/27/2012
Crutchfield editor Steve puts together a new home theater system. He wanted surround sound, but also needed a system that does justice to music.
Woody Sherman
4/27/2012
We took some cameras to Virginia's Massanutten Water Park to test their splash resistance (and have some fun in the process).
Zak Billmeier
4/26/2012
Kenwood is putting the pedal to the metal in 2012. They've taken their already-incredible navigation receivers and turbocharged them with a new processor, so they can calculate routes, run apps, and stream music faster and more efficiently than ever before.
Dave Bar
3/18/2012
Crutchfield graphic designer Tami puts together a home theater system that sounds great without taking over her living space.
Zak Billmeier
3/16/2012
We wanted to answer the most basic question about car audio: is it really worth it to upgrade? With the help of the Crutchfield Labs, we set out to prove just how much better music sounds when it's played through a high-quality aftermarket system.
Ralph Graves
3/16/2012
How much can power conditioning improve system performance? Three experts determine if they can see or hear any difference in levels of power conditioning.
Tara W.
3/6/2012
Our video team traveled to Polk Audio to check out the extreme tests that their car speakers and marine speakers undergo.
Steve Kindig
2/12/2012
We headed to our Labs space to see if we could hear differences between various grades of speaker wire. Read what some of our listeners had to say.
Marshall Chase
2/11/2012
This chart looks at a growing number of Internet video streaming services, what they offer and compatible devices. We compare search and save features in addition to subscription options, video and audio quality, the size of their catalogs and a few pros and cons of each service.
Tara W.
1/18/2012
Our video team toured the Consumer Electronics Show looking for the coolest products. Here's what they found.
Robert Ferency-Viars
12/30/2011
Every year, many of us resolve to change some aspect of our lives or lifestyles. Why not also promise yourself that you'll make the time you spend in the car every single day more enjoyable? And to that end, I'm talking about making an improvement in your stereo system.
Steve Kindig
12/21/2011
Our new in-house Labs will help us dig even deeper into the equipment we sell. From acoustically optimized listening rooms to advanced test benches, we'll bring you meaningful measurements along with real-world impressions from our savvy experts.
Buck Pomerantz
12/9/2011
Adding a 4-channel amp to your car stereo system — two channels to run the front speakers and two channels to run the rear speakers — not only raises the sound level, but also...
Buck Pomerantz
12/9/2011
You put your head in,
You put your head out,
Put your head in,
And shake it all about.
Do the hokey pokey
And turn yourself around.
That's what it's all about.
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Ken Nail
11/21/2011
If smartphones can do it all, why use a point-and-shoot camera? Fresh off the Appalachian Trail, Ken has some pretty good reasons.
Ralph Graves
9/28/2011
Crutchfield has been sending free catalogs through the mail for 37 years as long as we've been in business. With our new free app, we complete the move from paper to the...
Zak Billmeier
9/14/2011
Brad, a DJ at 106.1 The Corner in Charlottesville, VA, tells us why he's so excited for the future of HD Radio. He likes the sound quality advantages, and thinks there is a lot of potential in multicasting, which lets radio stations publish additional content on the same radio frequency.
Bill Crutchfield
8/29/2011
There's an interesting paradox in the consumer electronics industry. For an increasing number of music fans, the pursuit and appreciation of high-fidelity sound has diminished as technology has advanced. To address this problem, Crutchfield has launched an exciting new initiative, Hi-Fi 2.0. Through it, we will help you discover or rediscover the thrill that great sound can bring.