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Subaru Crosstrek Gets an Audio Upgrade Without Losing Space
Subaru Crosstrek Gets an Audio Upgrade Without Losing Space 1440 1328 Elevated Audio

Links to all Products Used: 1. JL Audio VX700/5i 2. BLAM Under seat subwoofer (non-amplified) 3. 4-Gauge Amplifier Wiring Kit (Pure Copper) 4. DRC-205 DSP/Bass Control Knob 5. Front speakers (Factory) 6. Rear Speakers (Factory) 7. Sound Deadening- 2 Rolls SoundShield WHY?  This customer came to us with his 2019 Subaru Crosstrek wanting to improve the audio in his vehicle, without sacrificing ANY space.  His Subaru came with the standard factory audio system, which leaves a lot to be desired. During the free ono-on-one consultation, we were able to recommend different options, including options that take up space.  Sometimes a customer’s idea of a subwoofer is a giant box in the cargo area; however, we have ways of adding clean low-end bass without sacrificing much space at all.  Ultimately, we want to deliver the best sound possible, but within the client’s parameters, and that’s exactly what we did on this…

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2017 Toyota Tacoma Gets an Essential Bass Upgrade!
2017 Toyota Tacoma Gets an Essential Bass Upgrade! 1440 1439 Elevated Audio

WHY?  This customer contacted us wanting to improve the bass in her truck, even though her Tacoma came with the Premium JBL factory audio system.  When the truck pulled up to the shop and we saw that the license plate read “DUBST3P,” it was clear that we needed to deliver with the bass on this build! If you have the factory Toyota JBL audio system and you were thinking that it sounded sub-par, you are definitely not alone! During the free consultation, our System Designer, Don, was able to suggest the products that would serve our customer and meet all their needs. WHAT? Added a mono amplifier with a bass knob – We used the JL Audio XD600/1v2 to power the subwoofers in this setup.  This is one of our go-to amplifiers for a few different reasons.  The XD amps are ultra-compact, we can hide these amp anywhere.  We were…

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May 2020 Elevated Audio & Soundings Hifi’s Top 10 Tracks
May 2020 Elevated Audio & Soundings Hifi’s Top 10 Tracks 900 400 Elevated Audio

Elevated Audio and Soundings Hifi have collaborated to bring you our Top 10 tracks each month! Each month our list will be updated with 10 new tracks. These may be critical listening tracks or they may just be fun jam out tracks. Tracks may be from any era and any genre. They may be Billboard hits or rare finds. We want to share music that makes us happy, sad, relaxed, and excited. Each person on our team will contribute a song or two each month to share with you songs they can’t stop playing. This is a fun and exciting project for us! Please share this playlist with your friends that appreciate new finds and old classics. May’s List: Follow the Elevated Audio & Soundings Hifi Top 10 Amazon HD Playlist Preview all songs here! What was your favorite song on this list? Think we have terrible taste? Let us…

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Tesla Model S Gets Full Radar and Laser Defense System
Tesla Model S Gets Full Radar and Laser Defense System 2560 1920 Elevated Audio

WHY? This customer brought us her brand-new Tesla Model S and said she needed radar and laser protection.  After having a stealth-installed radar detection system in her previous vehicle, she was feeling nervous about getting a ticket in the Tesla.  If you’ve ever driven or been in a quiet and quick car, it’s easy to speed without even realizing it. During the free consultation we were able to recommend some fantastic options that provide next-level protection against radar and laser, while looking as stealth and discrete as possible. WHAT? Installed stealth radar detector and laser diffusers – We used the Stinger Radar system with three sets of front laser sensors.  Stinger Radar offers the sleekest and newest technology in radar detection and laser defense.  The Stinger HD+ radar antenna offers more surface area for detection than any other competitor, thus giving you the most advanced warning against radar. Perhaps the…

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2006 Saab 9-3 Radar+Laser Protection and Full Audio System Overhaul
2006 Saab 9-3 Radar+Laser Protection and Full Audio System Overhaul 2560 1920 Elevated Audio

WHY?  This customer is a Saab enthusiast, and this is the second Saab he has brought into the shop for upgrades.  This time he brought in a 2006 Saab 9-3 that he was restoring back to showroom quality.  Not that the vehicle was in rough, because it wasn’t, but he now has this vehicle looking immaculate. The vehicle is a convertible, so we knew we needed to provide plenty of power to the front stage in order to have plenty of safe volume with the top down.  He also wanted something that imaged really well and would not lose its quality at louder volumes.  Lastly, he wanted to use the factory head unit and keep everything else looking completely stock when we were done. During the one-on-one consultation process, Aaron and Don were able to come up solutions that blew away the client’s expectations while keeping the interior appearing as…

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2020 Ford Super Duty Bang and Olufsen Full System Overhaul
2020 Ford Super Duty Bang and Olufsen Full System Overhaul 2560 1920 Elevated Audio

WHY?  This customer came into our shop after having shopped at some other local places and not finding what he was looking for.  He told us he wanted something with plenty of volume and good bass response. When we first jumped in his truck to listen to the factory Bang and Olufsen, he turned the volume all the way up and said it wasn’t loud enough.  This is not uncommon for us to see during the discovery phase of the consultation.  We need to get to know you and your listening preference in order to make suggestions to get you the system you’re in search of. Throughout the consultation, I learned that the customer was a huge fan of JL Audio and had used JL in most of his previous systems, so we designed a full JL Audio system with plenty of power and bass to meet the client’s needs. …

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April 2020 Elevated Audio & Soundings Hifi’s Top 10 Tracks
April 2020 Elevated Audio & Soundings Hifi’s Top 10 Tracks 900 400 Elevated Audio

Elevated Audio and Soundings Hifi have collaborated to bring you our Top 10 tracks each month! Each month our list will be updated with 10 new tracks. These may be critical listening tracks or they may just be fun jam out tracks. Tracks may be from any era and any genre. They may be Billboard hits or rare finds. We want to share music that makes us happy, sad, relaxed, and excited. Each person on our team will contribute a song or two each month to share with you songs they can’t stop playing. This is a fun and exciting project for us! Please share this playlist with your friends that appreciate new finds and old classics. April List: Follow the Elevated Audio & Soundings Hifi Top 10 Amazon HD Playlist Preview all songs here! What was your favorite song on this list? Think we have terrible taste? Let us…

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2019 Toyota Tacoma Full Sound System Upgrade
2019 Toyota Tacoma Full Sound System Upgrade 2560 1920 Elevated Audio

  WHY?  This customer contacted us from New Mexico because he could not find a shop near his area that could deliver what he was looking for. The vehicle was a 2019 Tacoma, which luckily we are very familiar with, but building an audio system via phone calls can be a bit challenging.  Luckily, we were able to discuss his past experience with audio in vehicles, but also his interest level in music and audio in general. I find that a lot of our customers are huge music lovers, but have never heard a properly designed and tuned audio system in a vehicle.  This client absolutely loved music and car audio, and unlike most, he had  heard a system in the past that was tuned  using a DSP (Digitally Signal Processed). WHAT? Replaced front door speakers – We replaced the front 2-way component speakers with the 6.5” Morel Virtus speakers. …

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2015 Volkswagen Passat High Fidelity Audio System
2015 Volkswagen Passat High Fidelity Audio System 2560 1440 Elevated Audio

  WHY?  This customer contacted us because he wanted to improve the audio system in his Volkswagen Passat, but it had been ages since he last shopped for an aftermarket audio system.  Needless to say, he had no idea where to start or what to expect in terms of options and pricing. This customer said that some of their favorite things to listen to were Dave Matthew’s Band and Norah Jones, so that told us we were aiming for a more refined and accurate sound. During the free consultation, our System Designer and Master Technician, Don and Aaron, were able to suggest solutions that would put high fidelity sound in this Volkswagen. WHAT? Replaced the OEM head unit – We upgraded the OEM head unit to a Kenwood DNX996XR with integrated wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto.  We used the Maestro MRR module to retain factory features, such as…

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March 2020 Elevated Audio & Soundings Hifi’s Top 10 Tracks
March 2020 Elevated Audio & Soundings Hifi’s Top 10 Tracks 900 400 Elevated Audio

Elevated Audio and Soundings Hifi have collaborated to bring you our Top 10 tracks each month! Each month our list will be updated with 10 new tracks. These may be critical listening tracks or they may just be fun jam out tracks. Tracks may be from any era and any genre. They may be Billboard hits or rare finds. We want to share music that makes us happy, sad, relaxed, and excited. Each person on our team will contribute a song or two each month to share with you songs they can’t stop playing. This is a fun and exciting project for us! Please share this playlist with your friends that appreciate new finds and old classics. March List: Follow the Elevated Audio & Soundings Hifi Top 10 Amazon HD Playlist Preview all songs here! What’s your favorite song in this list? Think we have terrible taste? Share your top…

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