The team at Ridin’ Shiny Luxury Auto Detailing in Mesa recently contacted Handcrafted Auto Marine and Off-Road to inquire about adding a stereo system and accent lighting to their 2018 Polaris Ranger Crew side-by-side. They wanted something that would sound great, play loud and look cool while ripping across the desert, navigating the forest or […]
Chandler Harley Street Glide Gets CD Unit and Speaker Upgrades
The owner of this 2011 Harley Street Glide came to us because he was very dissatisfied with the factory radio and sound system and wanted some upgrades. His goals for the new system were that he must be able to play music via Bluetooth, but also have access to the USB. His speakers had to […]
What is Bluetooth?
If you have been around the mobile electronics industry for any amount of time, you will know that certain terms are often used incorrectly. One term that has been over-abused lately is Bluetooth. Product manufacturers, retailers and consumers have developed an expectation of what Bluetooth is, and what it does. Sadly, those expectations can lead […]
Take it Off-Road
Handcrafted Car Audio in Chandler is the place to go for many of your powersports upgrades when you want to take it off-road. Over the years, our clients have come to us requesting different products. They tell us that our installation quality and care given to a vehicle are far superior than anywhere else, so […]
Chandler Client Gets 2008 BMW X3 Technology Updates
A client from Chandler, Arizona, came to Handcrafted Car Audio in search of BMW X3 technology updates for his 2008 model. Since the SUV was almost a decade old, he wanted to modernize its features to make it safer to drive with navigation and smartphone integration solutions. We searched high and low for a cost-effective installation […]
Harley-Davidson Softail Audio Enhancement for Chandler Client
A client from Chandler, Arizona, brought his 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe to Handcrafted Car Audio for an audio system installation. The client had been researching different options, but without a front fairing, knew he was somewhat limited regarding options for bolt-on solutions. That’s why he came to us – we are experts at creating great-sounding […]
Adding an Auxiliary Input to Your Factory Radio
A message that mobile enhancement retailers strive to share is that we want you to come to us with your feature requests or ideas. If you want a remote starter or audio system upgrade, you know to come to us – but did you know we also can install heated seats, auto-dimming mirrors or auxiliary […]
10 Things to Consider When Buying Car Audio
Brought to you by our friends at BestCarAudio.com When it comes to buying or upgrading a car audio system, there are hundreds of products to choose from and dozens of questions for you to ask the sales staff at your local car audio retailer. This article provides some basic guidelines to help make the process […]
Buying A New Car Audio Head Unit
When it comes time for buying an upgraded or replacement head unit for your vehicle, there are certainly a lot of options to consider. Size, features, compatibility and accessories are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to modern source units. Let’s take a look at some basic radio-buying knowledge and a few […]
Queen Creek Client Gets Kenworth Camera System
A client from Queen Creek came to Handcrafted Car Audio looking for a high quality camera system for his 2006 Kenworth W900L truck and trailer. Our team had him stop by with the vehicle so we could look it over with him and understand his needs better. Once we saw the vehicle in person, we […]