The SoundMan car, Dubbed "The Mule". This car is a tastefull mix between a VW Squareback, VW Bug, VW Bus, Toyota pickup, with a touch of Porsche. Over 10 years in the making. Watch Amplified as the car nears completion.
In this episode of Amplified, Doug plans on driving "The Mule" back to the shop. The crew gets some bad news about the progress of "The Mule". Jonny plans a retro sound system for a 1962 Lincoln Continental with an eight track player. Jordan builds and iP... moreIn this episode of Amplified, Doug plans on driving "The Mule" back to the shop. The crew gets some bad news about the progress of "The Mule". Jonny plans a retro sound system for a 1962 Lincoln Continental with an eight track player. Jordan builds and iPad dash for a 2010 Ford F150. Jonny works on the iPad dash for his Toyota 4runner. The crew gets a pleasant surprise on Monday.
In this episode of Amplified, the crew loads "The Mule" onto a trailer. They take it to Prowler's to have some mechanical issues taken care of. Jonny starts building his first iPad dash panel. Jordan builds a custom box and amp rack for a Ford F150. Rafa ... moreIn this episode of Amplified, the crew loads "The Mule" onto a trailer. They take it to Prowler's to have some mechanical issues taken care of. Jonny starts building his first iPad dash panel. Jordan builds a custom box and amp rack for a Ford F150. Rafa installs a system into a new Ford Focus. Jordan installs a system with two Kicker 15's into a Scion XB.
In this episode of Amplified, the team hires a new guy to take Jonny's place. Jonny is moving to Washington to be with his fiancé in June. Cody gets involved with "The Mule". Jordan Gets the air compressor mounted and hooks up the switches. Doug and Jorda... moreIn this episode of Amplified, the team hires a new guy to take Jonny's place. Jonny is moving to Washington to be with his fiancé in June. Cody gets involved with "The Mule". Jordan Gets the air compressor mounted and hooks up the switches. Doug and Jordan install the disc brakes on the rear and mount the 5 lug Porsche wheels. The crew gets "The Mule" running. Rafa installs an Audison Bit Ten D into an Infinity G35. He also tunes the Bit Ten D with an Audio Control RTA. Cody discusses Rafa's questionable behavior towards him. less
In this episode of Amplified, Rafa tunes his first Audison Bit Ten D. Doug and Rafa work on "The Mule". Jonny finally found a good source for Porsche "Cup" wheels. Doug drives to Wheel Enhancement, in Covina, to pick them up. The crew installs a full digi... moreIn this episode of Amplified, Rafa tunes his first Audison Bit Ten D. Doug and Rafa work on "The Mule". Jonny finally found a good source for Porsche "Cup" wheels. Doug drives to Wheel Enhancement, in Covina, to pick them up. The crew installs a full digital setup into a 2011 Toyota Tacoma. The system consists of an iPad dash mod, Audison Bit Ten D, Audison Voce 5.1k, Hertz Mille speakers, and a JL Audio Stealth Box. Doug pranks a phones sales guy. SoundMan Website soundmancaraudio.com Facebook http Twitter twitter.com less
In this episode of Amplified, A fellow car audio enthusiast stops by to tune his system in the new Fiat. He tells us about his hobby. Doug and Rafa tune his Audison, Bit Ten with the DD-1 and an Audio Control RTA. Rafa installs some Hertz High Energy spea... moreIn this episode of Amplified, A fellow car audio enthusiast stops by to tune his system in the new Fiat. He tells us about his hobby. Doug and Rafa tune his Audison, Bit Ten with the DD-1 and an Audio Control RTA. Rafa installs some Hertz High Energy speakers into a Chevy truck. He powers the speakers with a Hertz HE4 amplifier. For bass, Rafa installs a JL Audio Stealth Box, Powered by a Alpine MRP-M500. Doug and Rafa work on the Mule. Jordan installs an iPad system into another Chevy truck. Music is realized under the creative commons license. We sourced this episode's tracks from freemusicarchive.org SoundManCarAudio.com http facebook.com less
In this episode of Amplified, Jordan show a simple way to install a double din Pioneer into a 1 1/2 din sized opening. This method is a easy and inexpensive way to modify your dash for a double din. Doug talks about re-starting the Mule project. Rafa does... moreIn this episode of Amplified, Jordan show a simple way to install a double din Pioneer into a 1 1/2 din sized opening. This method is a easy and inexpensive way to modify your dash for a double din. Doug talks about re-starting the Mule project. Rafa does a simple install on a Subaru WRX. He installs an Alpine CDE-123, KCE-400bt, and a Sirius XM. He also talks about how Jordan makes fun of him for saying "Nice" all the time. Join the crew soundmancaraudio.com Facebook http Twitter twitter.com
In this episode of Amplified, Jordan build a fourth order bandpass box for a 2004 Ford Mustang. He hides the box with a custom beauty panel. Rafa installs an Audison SRX amp to power a set of Hybrid Audio Clarus component speakers. He runs the 12" JL Audi... moreIn this episode of Amplified, Jordan build a fourth order bandpass box for a 2004 Ford Mustang. He hides the box with a custom beauty panel. Rafa installs an Audison SRX amp to power a set of Hybrid Audio Clarus component speakers. He runs the 12" JL Audio W3v3 with a JL Audio JX500/1. Jordan installs a Padholdr into the dash of a 2012 Mustang to hold a new iPad 3. The crew revamps a customer's previous setup in a 2011BMX X6 M. Jordan build a custom amp rack for an Audison LRX 1.2k and a ZED Audio Leviathan six channel amp. The crew also installs two sets of Hertz High Energy components, which run active off the ZED amp. Doug tunes the system with an Audison Bit One. Spoon's brother stops by to throw a box in his Chevy Dually. John stops by to talk about Jordan's neck hair. Padholdr available here store.soundmancaraudio.com Join the crew soundmancaraudio.com Facebook http Twitter twitter.com less
In this episode of Amplified, the crew teams up on a 2008 Dodge Ram Mega Cab. They install an Audison Bit Ten D, an Audison Voce 5.1k, Hertz High Energy speakers, and a JL Audio stealth box. Jordan finishes an iPad dash mod for a Ford F250. Jordan also in... moreIn this episode of Amplified, the crew teams up on a 2008 Dodge Ram Mega Cab. They install an Audison Bit Ten D, an Audison Voce 5.1k, Hertz High Energy speakers, and a JL Audio stealth box. Jordan finishes an iPad dash mod for a Ford F250. Jordan also installs a full system in a Chevy Camaro. He installs Hertz HE4 and HE1D amplifiers, Herts Energy speakers, and two JL Audio 12w1 subwoofers. Jordan and Rafa talk about their little friendly spat over a Harley install. Join the Car Audio Community SoundManCarAudio.com Find us on Facebook http Tweet a brotha once in a while Twitter.com less
In this episode of Amplified Doug puts the new iPad 3 into the dash of his Ford F150. He fully integrates the iPad into the the Ford Microsoft SYNC system. Jordan also builds an iPad panel for a Hummer H2. Rafa installs an Audison Bit Ten D into a 2012 Fo... moreIn this episode of Amplified Doug puts the new iPad 3 into the dash of his Ford F150. He fully integrates the iPad into the the Ford Microsoft SYNC system. Jordan also builds an iPad panel for a Hummer H2. Rafa installs an Audison Bit Ten D into a 2012 Ford F450 along with a JL Audio Stealth Box, and two JL Audio XD amps. Jordan and Doug argue about Doug sitting inside the office all day. Jonny talks about Jordan's signature. Doug talks about how he blew his face up. Rafa thinks he thought. Join the Car Audio community SoundManCarAudio.com less
Today we got our hands on the new iPad 3. We fully integrated the iPad into the dashboard of a 2010 Ford F150. We were able to retain all Ford SYNC features including bluetooth. We also tested Siri (iPhone 4s) with Ford's SYNC system. It works perfectly. ... moreToday we got our hands on the new iPad 3. We fully integrated the iPad into the dashboard of a 2010 Ford F150. We were able to retain all Ford SYNC features including bluetooth. We also tested Siri (iPhone 4s) with Ford's SYNC system. It works perfectly. Parts used for this build: 90 degree passthrough HRT 12 volt iStreamer 30 pin dock extension cable 3.5mm to RCA cable Parts available at soundmancaraudio.com
In this episode of Amplified, Doug's cousin comes by the shop to show off his 2012 Jeep, Grand Cherokee SRT8. Doug plans out a system for it. Jonny gets frustrated with the stockroom door as he tries to fix it. Jordan installs a system in a 40 foot toy ha... moreIn this episode of Amplified, Doug's cousin comes by the shop to show off his 2012 Jeep, Grand Cherokee SRT8. Doug plans out a system for it. Jonny gets frustrated with the stockroom door as he tries to fix it. Jordan installs a system in a 40 foot toy hauler. Rafa runs into a few problems while installing a remote start alarm. Join the Car Audio Community SoundManCarAudio.com Chill with us on Facebook http Or Twitter Twitter.com
In this episode of Amplified, Rafa installs a system into a Nissan 350z convertible. He installs an Alpine Type E subwoofer into the vehicle's factory location. He powers it with an Alpine MRP-M500 amplifier. He also installs Alpine's new bluetooth stream... moreIn this episode of Amplified, Rafa installs a system into a Nissan 350z convertible. He installs an Alpine Type E subwoofer into the vehicle's factory location. He powers it with an Alpine MRP-M500 amplifier. He also installs Alpine's new bluetooth streaming head unit, CDE-133BT. Jonny and Doug take a hit of energy from the new Aero Shot energy inhaler. Jonny talks about the shops new printer and his tooth ache. Jordan installs a JL Audio Stealth box into a Toyota Sequoia. He runs the system with an Alpine MRP-F300 and an Alpine MRP-M500. He also installs a Sony XNV-660BT navigation unit. Doug tries to tell us about the latest installs but can't seem to speak. Join the Car Audio Community SoundManCarAudio.com Chill with us on Facebook http Or Twitter Twitter.com less
In this episode of Amplified, Rafa installs the new Novero "Truly One" bluetooth kit into an Infinity G35. He also upgrades the sound system with a four channel Alpine MRP-F300 amplifier and a JL Audio Stealthbox. Jordan starts building an iPad dash for a... moreIn this episode of Amplified, Rafa installs the new Novero "Truly One" bluetooth kit into an Infinity G35. He also upgrades the sound system with a four channel Alpine MRP-F300 amplifier and a JL Audio Stealthbox. Jordan starts building an iPad dash for a newer Hummer H2. Jonny and Doug have a spat over the appointment cards. Jonny gets upset over the BBQ sauce on his white V-neck. After a busy day the crew unwinds with a game of "Shoot and Slap"
Facebook: facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com Our Site: SoundManCarAudio.com Conor Heun Strikeforce fight march 3rd mmajunkie.com SMD DD-1 and CC-1 available at: www.wccaraudio.com In this episode of Amplified. Conor Heun (StrikeForce MMA fighter) comes to ... moreFacebook: facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com Our Site: SoundManCarAudio.com Conor Heun Strikeforce fight march 3rd mmajunkie.com SMD DD-1 and CC-1 available at: www.wccaraudio.com In this episode of Amplified. Conor Heun (StrikeForce MMA fighter) comes to see Doug to talk about an Alpine system. Conor Heun fights Ryan Couture March 3rd 2012 on Strikeforce, Showtime.The team installs an Alpine CDE-133BT, MRP-F300, Type-S Sub and Hybrid Audio Clarus components into Heun's car. Doug tunes the system with Steve Meade's SMD DD-1 and CC-1. The crew tries a new sound deadening material by NVX Audio. Doug drinks glue to test for freshness. Jordan hooks up a Nissan Maxima with a full system and a custom box for two JL Audio W6 subwoofers. less
Rudy Ivey → Doug Bernards:
When you switched from your Legatias to your Milles, how much better was the sound. There's big difference in price between HAT and Milles and what I can get them for online. I currently have Alpine Type X pros and I'm about to demo some Arc blacks in my ... moreWhen you switched from your Legatias to your Milles, how much better was the sound. There's big difference in price between HAT and Milles and what I can get them for online. I currently have Alpine Type X pros and I'm about to demo some Arc blacks in my car for a few weeks, but I'd like to know why you chose what you did. They'll be powered by an Arc Sigantures series and P99rs. Thanks
CHARLES ALSTONI was checking out car interiors and was thinking they have made some great interior upgrades and changes in car interiors in the last 20 yrs .....Just wanted to hear some thoughts...What do ... moreI was checking out car interiors and was thinking they have made some great interior upgrades and changes in car interiors in the last 20 yrs .....Just wanted to hear some thoughts...What do you think the next 10-20 years will bring us as far as entertainment in the car. What would that look like?
Doug Bernardsfinished this week's website upgrades. thanks for your understanding.. please let me know if you experience any weirdness. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Barry SchanzThis is the Clarion CX501. I installed one today and it's really nice. This is the radio for someone who hates flashy looking screens but doesn't want a single DIN radio in their double DIN factory opening. The Bluetooth streams music in stereo and the ca... moreThis is the Clarion CX501. I installed one today and it's really nice. This is the radio for someone who hates flashy looking screens but doesn't want a single DIN radio in their double DIN factory opening. The Bluetooth streams music in stereo and the call quality is pretty decent with the built-in microphone on default settings.
Sam Sternberg → Doug Bernards:
Hey bud, I keep getting thrown to the invite page and it just keeps me there even when clicking on forums or any other links at the top. Have to go and delete the /invite at end of address to get anywhere else. Might wanna hit up ur webmaster bro :)
Wed at 11:43 AM
Doug Bernards
i know we're working on the site all day today so there may be some funkyness
Wed at 12:12 PM
Barry Schanz
This is a polite reminder to invite people you know who are into car audio. ;)
Wed at 2:29 PM
Tate Porter
Ive been using the sound man Logo in top left to nav back to the home page.
Wed at 2:32 PM
Doug Bernards
i'm the webmaster... :)) all fixed. i was working on the site so things were a little screwy.
