Crutchfield editors' picks

t Crutchfield, we pride ourselves on matching customers to the gear that will make their lives more enjoyable. That's why each one of our catalogs highlights a selection of items handpicked by our editors, Matt and Dave.

Here are the products that stood out for the Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 editions of the Crutchfield catalog. These picks cover a wide range of lifestyles and interests, whether you're hitting the road to explore new places and bringing your favorite tunes along for the ride or basking in the cool air conditioning of your living room while watching a movie or cranking up the stereo.

8-channel JBL car amplifier with built-in DSP — for the win

Get superior sound in your car by adding an amplifier to pump up the power, and a digital signal processor to fine-tune the sound quality. JBL’s compact DSP4086 8-channel amp/processor will do both.

The DSP4086 was designed to take the signals from your vehicle's front speakers, rear speakers, front center channel, and rear subwoofer. You can then process those signals to create eight powered outputs, and you have the ability to power and control your front tweeters.

• Featured in our article: Best budget car amplifiers for 2026
• 8-channel car amplifier with digital signal processing
  • 40 watts RMS x 8 at 4 ohms
  • 60 watts RMS x 8 at 2 ohms
• DSP and 31-band EQ tuning tools accessed via USB connection to a Windows PC

Sennheiser RS 275 — the ideal TV headphones

Sennheiser has long been the gold standard for TV headphones. This latest version has more ways to connect the transmitter to your TV, including HDMI, as well as even more stable wireless transmission. Great for late-night movies and the hard of hearing.

• includes one HDR 275 headset, headphone stand, and BTA1 Bluetooth® TV transmitter
• over-the-ear, closed-back design helps keep out external noise
• ultralight headphones design with soft-lined headband and plush, removeable ear pads

Kenwood DMX8709S — a real in-dash entertainer

The Kenwood DMX8709S digital multimedia receiver is a premium command center for a top-notch infotainment system. It supports high-res audio playback, plus satellite radio when you add an optional tuner. Bluetooth® connectivity makes hands-free calling and wireless music streaming easy. And when you’re streaming music, Kenwood’s Music Mix lets you pair five phones so everybody can pick their tunes. With built-in wired and wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, you'll have all your most-used phone features a touch away on the big 6.75" capacitive touchscreen display.

• 6.75" capacitive touchscreen HD display
• wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible
• 13-band graphic EQ and time alignment,

The sweet spot of the Sonos portable lineup

The new Sonos Play is small enough to wrap your hand around, but still big enough to give you potent sound outdoors — a compromise that’ll be a sensible choice for lots of Sonos lovers. Plus, it’s waterproof and dustproof, so it’s plenty durable for taking out in the elements.

• built-in rechargeable battery lasts up to 24 hours
• automatic Trueplay™ tuning adjusts the speaker to its surroundings
• waterproof and dustproof

Garmin zumo XT3 provides reliable directions for your ride

Garmin’s zumo XT3 motorcycle GPS navigator combines rugged construction with a bevy of features to deliver a path from point A to B. You can track and share your bike’s lean angles and other key metrics during your trips. It also boasts built-in Wi-Fi® (for convenient download of map updates) and Bluetooth®, plus traffic and weather updates via smartphone app.

Everything about the zumo is designed for bikers. Garmin Adventurous Routing specifically chooses curvy roads, hills, and fewer highways to your destination. Although the adventurous route may increase the time or distance, this feature will provide a more enjoyable ride. The "Popular Paths" feature lets you see popular routes ridden by other motorcycle enthusiasts.

• 6" high-definition dual-orientation capacitive touchscreen display
• water-resistant housing designed for motorcycle use
• built-in Bluetooth for use with compatible headsets and helmets
• lean angle, G-force, max speed and more data

Big sound for your big screen

A big, beautiful TV demands a great sound system. The Harman Kardon Enchant 1100 sound bar and sub combo is ideal for larger sets. It has 11 built-in speakers, including up-firing drivers for Dolby Atmos effects, and the subwoofer adds serious bass impact. Not sure you need the bar and sub? You can buy them separately.

• 11 speakers including side- and up-firing drivers for a wide, tall soundstage
• MultiBeam™ virtualization and room correction for 3D sound
• Powered sub with 6-1/2" down-firing woofer adds deep, clear bass

Focal speakers — innovated for great sound

Focal's goal is to improve the audio experience in any type of car, and these impressive ACX 165 6-1/2" coaxial speakers will easily outperform your factory speakers and bring the fun back to your drive time. Even these entry-level Auditor EVO Series car speakers contain the staples of Focal’s famous sound: the inverted dome tweeter for precise treble and an improved soundstage, a polypropylene cone for a neutral and dynamic sound, and a butyl surround for impressive responsiveness.

• 6-1/2" polypropylene woofer cone with butyl rubber surround
• Mylar inverted dome tweeter
• handles up to 60 watts RMS (120 watts peak)
• sensitivity: 91.5 dB

Deep, accurate bass that fits your space

We all want potent, tight bass. But we can’t always find the room for a subwoofer. That’s the beauty of the lastest SVS Micro. It packs two opposing 9" drivers and a powerful amp into a sealed cabinet less than a cubic foot in size. Plus it’s easy to dial in the sound from your couch with the app. Given how much our customers loved the previous Micro, we expect this to be a huge hit.

• dual opposing 9" long-throw woofers powered by massive amplification
• compact design with rigidly braced, acoustically inert sealed cabinet
• SVS Subwoofer Control mobile app lets you tune and control the sub from your "sweet spot"

AudioControl — bass that hits hard, stays clean

AudioControl's EPICX subwoofers have been hailed for their winning combination of clarity and high power handling. Now they've created a line of EPICX loaded enclosures designed to optimize the bass power of these hard-hitting subs. AudioControl’s EPICXV12 features a 2-ohm dual voice coil EPICX 12” subwoofer wired for 1-ohm impedance to let you get the most from your amp. The paper cone delivers warm, rich bass, while the composite foam surround keeps things under control.

• ported enclosure with one 12" EPICX Series subwoofer wired for 1-ohm total impedance
• unpressed paper cone with foam surround
• power handling: 500 watts RMS (750 watts peak)
• sensitivity: 86.6 dB

Desktop speakers that won’t cramp your style

Desktop speakers have one critical function: they must fit on a desk! That’s why I’m excited about these Cambridge Audio speakers. They pack a lot of wired connections into small cabinets, including USB-C for a computer. Built-in Bluetooth offers wireless streaming. And the 3" woofers offer just enough bass for background music while you work.

• 50 watts x 2 built-in Class D amplification
• .83" aluminum tweeter and 3" woofer
• analog stereo RCA, optical digital, and USB-C inputs

JVC KW-Z900W — a floating assistant that entertains

JVC’s KW-Z900W receiver boasts an adjustable 9" touchscreen display that will revolutionize your in-car experience. The easy-to-read display supports wired or wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so you can easily enjoy information and entertainment hub. JVC ups the ante with this receiver's built-in, multi-user Bluetooth, high-res music capability, an option for satellite radio, and lots of tweaks to refine (or even redefine) your entire system's sound. The floating face's "ball joint" adjustment system lets you manually tilt the display up and down and side to side for the best visibility and least amount of glare.

• 9" HD floating touchscreen display
• wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible
• plays high-res music files

All-in-one health check

Telehealth appointments are a wonderful innovation. This unique tool from Withings will help you prepare for them. The BeamO combines a thermometer, ECG, stethoscope, and a pulse/SpO² sensor, into a compact handheld device that adds a sophisticated diagnostic tool to your medicine cabinet. View your data on the free app. It’s great for folks who have a hard time getting to the doctor’s office or need to keep tabs on their vitals.

Details

• contactless core body-temperature scan
• captures a 1-lead ECG
• measures blood oxygenation (SpO²) and heart rate

JL Audio RD900/5+ — All the power you need

There’s something to be said for solid power in the car – and it’s why I perpetually recommend JL Audio amplifiers to anyone looking for a boost in sound quality. Take this RD900/5+ 5-channel amplifier. It delivers a strong 70 watts RMS at 4 ohms across four channels, plus another whopping 500 watts to a 2-ohm subwoofer. If you really want to go crazy (and who doesn’t?), you can bridge the front and rear channels and power high-output speakers with 200 watts RMS. And all that power doesn’t put a strain on your vehicle, thanks to JL Audio’s NextD™ low-current design.

Details

• 200 watts RMS x 2 bridged at 4 ohms + 500 watts RMS at 2 ohms
• variable low- and high-pass filters with bandpass filter for rear channels
• preamp and speaker-level inputs

A much anticipated Sony Alpha update

The Sony Alpha a7 V has our in-house shutterbugs buzzing. This full-frame camera has been four years in the making. Tech advances include a new processing engine that uses AI for lightning-fast intelligent auto-tracking and balancing of color from multiple light sources. And the 33-megapixel sensor is now a partially stacked Exmor RS™ CMOS sensor, which enables much faster scanning and data readout.

Details

• new BIONZ XR2™ processor for lightning-quick AI-assisted auto-tracking with a wide range of subjects
• newly designed image sensor provides significantly faster continuous shooting and reduced rolling shutter
• records 4K/60Hz video using full sensor width, downsampled from 7K capture

Rockford Fosgate Punch Series car speakers

I’m really excited about the new Rockford Fosgate Punch speakers. These redesigned P1, P2, and P3 speakers feature innovative design elements that really feel revolutionary. All these new Punch speakers share features like "Auto Fit Architecture," which includes frame designs, bolt-hole patterns, and removable motor-structure covers that help them fit in a wider range of vehicles.

Meanwhile, another part of their advanced engineering results in a 25% increase in woofer cone area for more volume and a bigger motor structure for increased power handling. And each type of Punch speaker offers something unique for every listener.

Details

• P1 Series 3-way coaxial speakers
• P2 Series with removable tweeters — use them as either coaxials or components
• P3 Series 3-way component systems with

Pay "Tribute" to your music with this Rotel stack

Rotel’s Tribute series was developed in cooperation with legendary audio engineer Ken Ishiwata. It stands as a fitting homage to the late evangelist of hi-fi. The A11 Tribute integrated amp builds on the legacy of the original A11, with upgraded internal components and meticulously tuned circuits. There are plenty of analog inputs, including a moving magnet phono input. There’s also Bluetooth® onboard with high-quality aptX and AAC compatibility. This Class AB amp is an excellent entry to high-performance two-channel sound.

I have a large CD collection, and I believe strongly in the importance of a quality disc player. Like the A11, the CD11 Tribute was built upon its predecessor, with an improved power supply and circuit layout. The high-quality Texas Instruments 24-bit/192kHz DAC is designed to get exquisite detail from your CDs. This player is an ideal match for the A11 amplifier and for anyone with a cherished disc collection.

Details

A11 Tribute:

• 50 watts x 2
• 5 RCA audio inputs (including a phono input)
• built-in Bluetooth® with high-quality aptX audio coding

CD11 Tribute:

• Texas Instruments 24-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog converter
• low noise and distortion for clear, precise sound
• analog RCA and coaxial digital outputs

Pioneer TS-X210 3-way speaker pods — Surface-mountable car speakers are back!

I’m a sucker for a throwback design, and Pioneer’s surface-mount speaker pods are as throwback as it gets! There are still plenty of vehicles with no easy way to add speakers — but these pods just might be the answer. You can mount them on top of the rear deck or even the dash, and their woofers, midranges, and tweeters deliver satisfyingly full sound.

• 5-1/4" carbon and mica-reinforced IMPP woofer
• 1-5/8" cellulose fiber midrange
• 3/4" piezoelectric dome tweeter
• power handling: 25 watts RMS (100 watts peak)
• sensitivity: 84 dB
• surface-mount dimensions: 12-1/2"W x 4-5/8"H x 6"D

Soundskins SSK-SQSK Pro Speaker Kit — Improve your sound by killing noise

In the car, road noise is the enemy of good sound. So if you’re going to upgrade your speakers, I recommend you add this Soundskins speaker kit to help hear everything those new speakers have to offer. It includes door sheets, speaker baffles, and seals to block out noise and help direct the sound where it’s supposed to go — right at your ears.

• two 10" x 12" speaker kit sheets, two 27" foam strip speaker rings, two 4.7" x 6.7" foam backing sheets, 3' of 3/8" foam strip tape
• reduces vibration, seals speakers, minimizes resonance, and blocks noise
• kit covers two speakers

A multi-room amplifier with powerful controls

Let’s say you’re building a new house or doing a major renovation. If you’re a music fanatic like me, I highly recommend putting in-ceiling speakers in lots of rooms. The 6-zone, 12-channel Juke+ amplifier will make an ideal control center for them all. Efficient Class D amplification can deliver up to 200 watts of power to each zone.

Our customers have raved about how easy this amp is to set up. It works with a web browser to configure the settings. You can set up independent speaker zones and give them unique names. Once it’s up and running, you control everything with the Juke Audio app for Apple® and Android™ devices. Each zone has a customizable EQ and adjustable volume, allowing you to tweak your speakers’ sound just the way you like it.

The system is compatible with Apple AirPlay® 2, Spotify Connect, and lots of other streaming services. If you’re not big into streaming, the Juke+ still has you covered. On the back panel, you’ll find analog RCA and optical digital inputs for connecting external sources. And if six zones isn’t enough, you can link multiple Juke amplifiers for music in more rooms.

Details

• 6-zone, 12-channel multi-room audio amplifier
• intuitive web-based and app-based interface for control
• combine multiple Juke amplifiers into one larger system

Alpine HCE-C1100 backup camera — A solid backup plan

Backing up can be a challenge. Alpine can help. Their tiny HCE-C1100 backup camera delivers in a big way. It’s just about one cubic inch in size, so it’ll fit neatly on the back of just about any vehicle. It offers High Dynamic Range technology for a clear picture in any kind of light conditions. And it works with nearly any receiver or screen with a composite video input. To make life easier, you can mount it with an optional license-plate frame mount.

• resolution: 640x480 SD with HDR and auto white balance
• viewing angle: 131° horizontal, 103° vertical
• input: composite video
• parking lines: No

For a nice, finished look, add Alpine's optional license plate frame mount.

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