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News and views from our writers

ContourROAM on a Waterslide

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.

 

The 21st Century Road Trip

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.

 

Surround Sound for a Music Lover

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.

 

Water & Cameras

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).

 

The Best Kenwood Nav Receivers Yet

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.

 

Home Theater Makeover

Dave Bar
3/18/2012

Crutchfield graphic designer Tami puts together a home theater system that sounds great without taking over her living space.

 

Putting Car Audio to the Test

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.

 

The Power Conditioner Challenge

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.

 

Video: Polk Car and Marine Speaker Testing

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.

 

Speaker Cable Challenge

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.

 

Streaming Video Services: How Do They Compare?

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.

 

Crutchfield video team takes on CES

Tara W.
1/18/2012

Our video team toured the Consumer Electronics Show looking for the coolest products. Here's what they found.

 

Car Audio Resolutions for the New Year

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.

 

Crutchfield Labs: open for business

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.

 

How to tune a car sound system, Part 3: Adding a 4-channel amp

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...

 

How to Tune a Car Sound System: Part 1

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. ...

 

Point and Shoot Cameras in the Wild

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.

 

Introducing the Crutchfield Catalog App

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...

 

Video: A DJ's take on HD Radio™ programming

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.

 

Introducing Hi-Fi 2.0

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.

 

"As a recording musician, I wanted to be able to evaluate my works-in-progress in the car, so I created a mobile listening lab."

-Mike S., A/V Editor

"I've immersed myself in TVs in recent years, but great sound was what first made me want to understand the gear."

-Steve, A/V Writer

"I've loved music and audio gear for as long as I can remember. At Crutchfield, I feel like a kid in a toy store."

-Dave, A/V Writer

"Adding new speakers and an amp created a whole new listening experience in my car."

-Jo, A/V Writer