Viper Alarm and Remote Start: 1-Way vs 2-Way vs Smartphone
Viper is the one alarm and remote start brand we install. The big choice is how the remote talks to your car. And before we quote remote start, we need to know about your key.
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Car audio
Mono vs 4-Channel vs 5-Channel Car Amps, Explained
Amps come in different channel counts because they do different jobs. Pick the wrong one and you either waste money or end up adding a second amp later. Here is how to choose.
Read itSealed vs Ported vs Loaded Enclosures: Picking a Sub Box and Size
The box matters as much as the sub. The same woofer can sound tight and punchy in one enclosure and loud and boomy in another. Here is what each type does, and how we help people pick a size.
Read itSpeakers, Subwoofer or Amp: Where to Start on a Budget Upgrade
Most people come in with a budget and one question: what do I buy first? The honest answer depends on what bugs you about your system right now. Here is how we walk people through it.
Read itAdding Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to an Older Car
Your car runs great, but the radio is stuck in the past. A new head unit with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is one of the most useful upgrades we do, and here is exactly what goes into it.
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DJ Lighting Starter Kit: Pars, Moving Heads, GigBAR and Haze
Good lights turn a room into a dance floor. You do not need a truck full of gear to start. Here is how we help DJs build a lighting kit that looks good and sets up fast.
Read itWireless Mics for Weddings, Churches and Events
A wedding toast nobody can hear or a sermon that cuts out ruins the moment. Wireless mics fix that, but only if you pick the right type and set them up right. Here is what we tell people.
Read itYour First DJ Controller: 2-Channel, 4-Channel or Standalone?
Buying your first DJ setup is exciting and confusing. There are a lot of models and two main software choices. Here is how we help people pick, and what happens after you buy.
Read itPicking Powered PA Speakers for a Backyard Party or Quinceañera
A backyard party, a quinceañera, a family carne asada. You want the music clear, the toast heard, and the bass felt without blowing out the neighbors. Here is how we size a powered PA system.
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Buy Now, Pay Later at DJ Custom Audio: How the Payment Plan Works
Want the new system now but not all at once? Our Payment Plan lets you Buy Now, Pay Later on car audio and DJ gear. Here is how it works and what to expect.
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