{"id":31389,"date":"2024-11-01T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-02T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=31389"},"modified":"2024-10-31T13:48:05","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T20:48:05","slug":"car-audio-brands-you-might-want-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/car-audio-brands-you-might-want-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Car Audio Brands That Fall Short on Quality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to upgrading your car&#8217;s audio system, choosing the right brand is crucial. While some brands deliver top-notch sound quality, others fall short of expectations. To help you make an informed decision, we\u2019ve compiled a list of 4 car audio brands you might want to avoid. Whether it&#8217;s due to poor performance, reliability issues, or simply not living up to the hype, these brands are best left off your shopping list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/car-audio-brands-you-might-want-to-avoid\/#Boss_Audio_Systems\" title=\"Boss Audio Systems\">Boss Audio Systems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/car-audio-brands-you-might-want-to-avoid\/#Kenwood_eXcelon_lower-end_models\" title=\"Kenwood eXcelon (lower-end models)\">Kenwood eXcelon (lower-end models)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/car-audio-brands-you-might-want-to-avoid\/#JVC_entry-level_models\" title=\"JVC (entry-level models)\">JVC (entry-level models)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/car-audio-brands-you-might-want-to-avoid\/#BOSS_Marine\" title=\"BOSS Marine\">BOSS Marine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/car-audio-brands-you-might-want-to-avoid\/#More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\" title=\"More from MyCarMakesNoise\">More from MyCarMakesNoise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/car-audio-brands-you-might-want-to-avoid\/#20_Strange_Ways_People_Ruin_Their_Cars\" title=\"20 Strange Ways People Ruin Their Cars\">20 Strange Ways People Ruin Their Cars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/car-audio-brands-you-might-want-to-avoid\/#20_Iconic_Sports_Cars_That_Became_Cultural_Icons\" title=\"20 Iconic Sports Cars That Became Cultural Icons\">20 Iconic Sports Cars That Became Cultural Icons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boss_Audio_Systems\"><\/span><strong>Boss Audio Systems<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Boss-Audio-Systems.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Boss-Audio-Systems.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Boss-Audio-Systems-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Boss-Audio-Systems-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: ilmarinfoto \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/moscow-russia-03-05-2020-boss-1674259360\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/moscow-russia-03-05-2020-boss-1674259360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Boss Audio Systems are known for their affordability, but this often comes at the cost of sound quality and build integrity. Many users experience distortion at higher volumes and a general lack of clarity, which detracts from the overall listening experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kenwood_eXcelon_lower-end_models\"><\/span><strong>Kenwood eXcelon (lower-end models)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Kenwood-eXcelon-lower-end-models.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Kenwood-eXcelon-lower-end-models.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Kenwood-eXcelon-lower-end-models-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Kenwood-eXcelon-lower-end-models-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Everyonephoto Studio \/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/novosibirsk-russia-january-31-2020-citroen-1657273348\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/novosibirsk-russia-january-31-2020-citroen-1657273348\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While Kenwood&#8217;s higher-end models are well-regarded, the lower-end eXcelon models often disappoint. Users frequently encounter issues with sound quality and durability, making them less desirable options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JVC_entry-level_models\"><\/span><strong>JVC (entry-level models)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"751\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/JVC-entry-level-models.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/JVC-entry-level-models.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/JVC-entry-level-models-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/JVC-entry-level-models-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/JVC-entry-level-models-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: RaksyBH \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/las-vegas-2017-crowds-flock-displays-779963638\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/las-vegas-2017-crowds-flock-displays-779963638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>JVC\u2019s entry-level car audio systems tend to underperform in terms of sound quality and build integrity. Despite being an established brand, these lower-tier products often fail to meet consumer expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BOSS_Marine\"><\/span><strong>BOSS Marine<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BOSS-Marine.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BOSS-Marine.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BOSS-Marine-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BOSS-Marine-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: ilmarinfoto \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/moscow-russia-03-05-2020-boss-1674999586\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/moscow-russia-03-05-2020-boss-1674999586\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While designed for marine environments, BOSS Marine products often suffer from poor sound quality and durability issues. Users frequently encounter problems with audio distortion and equipment malfunctions, even in ideal conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article originally appeared in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/car-audio-brands-you-might-want-to-avoid\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/car-audio-brands-you-might-want-to-avoid\">MyCarMakesNoise.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\"><\/span>More from MyCarMakesNoise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>18 Vintage Vans and Campers That Inspired Road Trip Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volkswagen-T1-Samba-Bus.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volkswagen-T1-Samba-Bus.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volkswagen-T1-Samba-Bus-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Volkswagen-T1-Samba-Bus-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Road trips have long been a symbol of freedom and adventure, and the vehicles that made them possible hold a special place in our hearts. From iconic vans to classic campers, these vintage models not only provided a way to travel but also helped shape the culture of life on the road. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/vintage-vans-and-campers-that-inspired-road-trip-culture\/\">Read More<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Strange_Ways_People_Ruin_Their_Cars\"><\/span>20 Strange Ways People Ruin Their Cars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ignoring-Strange-Noises.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ignoring-Strange-Noises.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ignoring-Strange-Noises-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ignoring-Strange-Noises-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: BlueSkyImage \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/confident-auto-mechanic-listening-car-engine-149070602\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Maintaining your car involves more than just routine check-ups and cautious driving\u2014it\u2019s also about steering clear of habits that could damage it. 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In this article, we\u2019ll explore 20 sports cars that have not only set benchmarks in performance and design but have also become cultural icons. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/iconic-sports-cars-that-became-cultural-icons\/\">Read More<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to upgrading your car&#8217;s audio system, choosing the right brand is crucial. 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