The Alpine X409-WRA-JL may seem like a pricey head unit solution for Wrangler JL owners at first glance. However, once you give it chance and get to know it, it’s not hard to see the value in this all-inclusive top…
Alpine X409-WRA-JL Review
Jeep Wrangler JL dash kit CES 2020
Metra Electronics announces new shallow mount 107-CH3B for Jeep Wrangler JL and Gladiator. Here it is folks, the long awaited Wrangler JL dash kit. Many Jeep Wrangler JL and Gladiator owners with the basic 5″ non CarPlay/Android Auto stock radio…
Audi TT Subwoofer Install – Stealth Style
Using JBL Basspro Hub and false floor technique Recently we had a client inquire about adding a stealth and secure subwoofer to their 2008 Audi TT. Prior to tackling the Audi TT subwoofer install, we previously upgraded the in dash…
2018+ Jeep Wrangler JL/JLU Speaker Upgrade Pods coming soon
SEMA 2019 – Metra Electronics will be announcing the release of their new 2018+ Jeep Wrangler JL/JLU 6.5″ speaker upgrade pods. I am super excited to share this. Metra just announced a new Wrangler JL/JLU speaker upgrade accessory for 2018-up…
Apple CarPlay upgrade for Lamborghini Performante Spyder
2014 Lamborghini Performante Spyder gets a Kenwood Apple CarPlay DMX7706s installed This week in the shop we had the chance to do an Apple CarPlay upgrade for a 2014 Lamborghini Performante Spyder. Previously we had installed Focal Flax series component…
Best Apple CarPlay Stereo 2019
What is the best Apple CarPlay Stereo 2019? When Apple CarPlay first came out in October 2014, we only had two models available to choose from. The Alpine iLX-007 and the Pioneer App Radio 4 SPH-DA120. Having only two models…
2018+ Jeep Wrangler JL Stereo Upgrade
Ready to upgrade your 2018+ Jeep Wrangler JL/JLU Stereo? Here at are our shop in Brookfield, CT, we upgrade Jeep Wranglers stereos all the time – older TJ’s, JK’s and even the new JL body style. Jeep Wranglers are a…
Alpine iLX-W650 Review
Alpine iLX-W650 – Tremendous value in a tiny package Update 7-1-19 – I do think the Alpine iLX-W650 is the best value Apple CarPlay and Android Auto head unit on the market for 2019 (without iDatalink Maestro compatibility). For an…
Best CarPlay Head Unit 2018 – Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony and Alpine Review
Best CarPlay Head Unit 2018 Review – More models than ever to choose from! Update – 4-25-2019 – be sure to check out my latest post on the Best CarPlay Head Unit for 2019 here. Almost a year has passed…
Sony XAV-AX200 Review
Sony XAV-AX200 expected to ship soon – in depth review coming soon My regular readers probably already know this, but I am a huge fan of Sony. So it’s no surprise that I am super excited about the new Sony XAV-AX200. Like…
Apple CarPlay for Porsche 991 – Alpine iLX-107
This week in the garage- Apple CarPlay for Porsche 991 featuring Alpine iLX-107 wireless CarPlay receiver. In the summer of 2016, a potential new customer contacted our shop in Brookfield, CT about aftermarket Apple CarPlay for Porsche 991. At the time,…
Alpine i209-WRA Installed
Alpine i209-WRA installed with brake light reverse camera at Sounds Incredible Mobile At Sounds Incredible Mobile, in Brookfield, CT, we recently had a client bring in his Jeep Wrangler to have an Alpine i209-WRA installed. We do a lot of…
Best CarPlay Head Unit 2017 – Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony and Alpine Review
Best CarPlay Head Unit Review 2017 – Sony, Kenwood, Pioneer and Alpine – Where to start? Update – make sure to check out my Best CarPlay Head Unit 2018 Review here for the latest and greatest. Shopping for an Apple…
Alpine i209-WRA and x209-WRA – Alpine finally gets all the features right for Jeep Wrangler owners
Meet the Alpine i209-WRA – combining the perfect mix of features and value Although I couldn’t make it to CES 2017, I was excited to see that Alpine finally appears to have the right combination of features and price point…
Sony XAV-AX100 Review – Best Value for CarPlay and Android Auto
Meet the value packed Sony XAV-AX100 I’m so happy Sony finally made an Apple CarPlay and Android Compatible head unit. For at least the last couple of years, Sony has definitely had an edge over its competitors in terms of sound…
Best Double Din Navigation 2016 – Kenwood DNX893s, Alpine INE-W967HD or Pioneer AVIC-8200NEX?
Looking for the Best Double Din Navigation for 2016? Car Stereo Chick reviews and compares the Kenwood DNX893s, Alpine INE-W967HD and Pioneer AVIC-8200NEX Double din touch screen navigation stereos are one of the most popular selling products in our showroom.…
Sneak peak at the Kenwood DNX893S
Kenwood DNX893S – Looks awesome on paper and in person I recently had the chance to go to a Kenwood product training where I got to check out a prototype of the new Kenwood DNX893S. Just on paper alone, this…
Replacing a defective factory navigation radio in a 2012 F-150 with Kenwood’s DDX9902s
Kenwood DDX9902s – What you buy when your factory 2012 F-150 navigation radio craps out A couple months ago, a long time customer of mine came into the shop with his 2012 F-150 in need of a new stereo. I asked…