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Bay Area Audio Visions, 3041 Cabaniss Pkwy, Corpus Christi, TX (2026)

05/26/2024

More Spring cleaning… Headrest video systems for sale!

Power Acoustik HDVD-9 Dual DVD 9” headrest replacement rear seat entertainment system. Wireless headphones included. Can watch same movie or separate movies in silence over headphones or everyone can listen over the vehicle’s stereo system. Brand new still in the box. DVD, USB, or RCA inputs.

$100/each.

One system in Gray and one system in Beige/Tan.

Come pick ‘em up!!!

04/01/2024

Gotta keep this going....

03/12/2024

Bay Area Audio Visions to the RESCUE!!!

Posts like this are always a double edged sword.... ON ONE HAND, we see a client who has put their trust in another shop and unfortunately gets the short end of the stick. They spend hard earned money and don't get the results they were looking for or were promised. ON THE OTHER HAND, we get the opportunity to show why so many over the years have entrusted us with their cars of all makes and models and get to produce the results that everyone was expecting from the get go. Sometimes, we don't ever see the vehicle owner after the first installation. They might just decide that all of this aftermarket stuff is not worth it and no one can help them...

Fortunately, this is NOT one of those cases.

After being thoroughly disappointed in the original installation, the owner of this very sharp 2017 C7 Corvette Z06 actually tried a few times to get the original shop to make things right, but it never happened. So thankfully, he brought it to us to show us the many problems and discuss his options. I will spare you all the details, but suffice it to say that things were falling apart, wiring was not up to par, amplifiers were too big to fit anywhere, passive crossovers were being used and stuffed in places that could cause troubles, speakers not mounted properly, and basically, just an overall bad design, bad ex*****on, and not good, reliable sound.

But with that all put behind us, we moved forward.

We consulted with the owner about his expectations and what he wanted to see from the outcome. In doing that, we saved what product we could out of the original installation, and went to work...

Using the factory Corvette head unit, we retained the Focal 3 way front speakers, but reinstalled them. We made the proper adapter plates for the midbass speakers in the lower door locations, since the factory speakers are quite a bit different in size. We used plenty of Hushmat sound deadening material to help ensure a solid, rattle-free mounting location. The midrange speakers in the upper door locations also required and adapter to be made since the previous install had the speakers basically floating and rattling around in the door panel. Foam rings were also used to help seal the speaker's output to the panel. And as for the tweeters in this 3 way setup, we kept them in the dash location with new mounting plates behind the factory grill.

Now that the front stage was installed properly, we moved on to the rear speakers. The previous system didn't upgrade the factory rear speakers and did not amplify them either. To help with more sound to keep up with the low end coming up, we opted to replace the rears with a set of Audiofrog GS62 6.5" coax speakers. When amplified, these will help enhance the front speakers as well as envelop the listener in sound from all sides.

Speaking of low end bass, the owner wanted it all. And by that I mean not only did he want BIG BIG BASS from the small space available in a Corvette, but he also wanted it to compliment the rest of the car's interior and be a highlight of the system that could match the car's exterior looks. We took on the challenge of fitting his existing Rockford 10" subwoofers, which was no small feat considering the large mounting depth and volume requirements. And to make it extra fun, the owner wanted to make sure the removable top could be stored as intended in the cargo area. This was a big problem for him with the previous install. We knew if we wanted all the bass these subs could provide, we wanted to put them in a ported enclosure. With all that criteria in mind, the finished product you see is what transpired. The enclosure needed to use almost all of the footprint of the cargo area available to get the proper airspace, while not blocking access to the batter and small cubby toward the back wall for easy of maintenance. The main body of the enclosure was covered in matching black vinyl with some raised accents to give it some flair. The subwoofers sit on top of rings covered in carbon fiber vinyl wrap to match some of the OEM accents in the cabin. And for that added pop of color, insert panels were constructed and upholstered in the matching tan material of the seats and dash. More raised accents can be see here as well as another insert made of acrylic to designate the Z06 badging. Even the front side of the enclosure has more interesting accents of it's own to further compliment the interior styling.

To power everything, we started by using the proper external pre-amp to get the signal after the radio and before the factory Bose amplifier. From there, we used a TOSLINK cable to send the signal to a Match UP10DSP 10 channel amplifier with built in digital signal processing. This amp was chosen for it's small footprint to fit the space available, but also for it's powerful DSP that now becomes the heart of the system. It feeds 65 watts to each of the front and rear speakers in an active configuration. This is more than enough power to keep up with the subwoofers. To power the 10s, a pair of Audiofrog A600.1d amps were called to duty. Again, these amps not only fit the space, but send 600 watts each to the subs. This is big power to get them moving and have some fun! All 3 amps were mounted to an amp rack built to fit in place of the factory subwoofer on the back wall behind a cargo panel. So when all is put back in place, the amps are completely out of sight. This is a far cry from the previous installation where most of the factory modules were removed and basically shoved anywhere they could fit while the amps just floated on top of everything. Now everything is properly mounted and secured as it should be.

After some much involved tuning and listening, this car now has a system worthy of being in a car of this caliber. Loud and Clear...Detailed and Dynamic...Big and Fun!

You wouldn't think so to see it from the outside, but this little car has ALL KINDS OF BASS! And best of all, the mids and highs can easily keep up and sound great doing it.

When the owner saw it and got a listen, he was pleasantly surprised. Not necessarily surprised that the system sounded fantastic, but that we did exactly what we said we were going to do... you know, the way it should be. 😉

And oh yeah, the top fit too...

03/05/2024

Nothing better than relaxing on the water in your boat… Well, maybe things could get better if you’re relaxing on the water in your boat that has some kick ass tunes!

It was that line of thinking that brought the owner of this nice Shallow Sport fishing boat to us. He is no stranger to having a sound system on his boat, and definitely wanted to do things right the first time. The goals were simple: Ease of use in a new radio, gear that didn’t take away from the looks of the boat, a big full range sound, and enough sound that he wouldn’t be disappointed in the long run. Got it!

To this end, we started this journey with an MM100s receiver from JL Audio. This marine radio is big enough to have any available music source at your fingertips and small enough to easily fit in the console.

Next we concentrated on the speakers. We wanted sound all around the boat so there were no “dead spots” no matter your position. A pair of JL Audio M3 7.7” coax speakers were installed up in the front riser and another pair were mounted just the opposite in the rear riser to fill the boat with sound. Another pair of M3 6.5” speakers were installed on either side of the console so as to help project sound off the boat as well. Hey, they gotta hear ya coming, right??? And lastly, a pair of JL Audio VeX pods that hold another pair of the M3 6.5” were hung on the bimini top’s structure facing the seat. This way, when the boat is running at a good clip, the driver can easily hear the music even with all the wind noise surrounding him.

To help with the low end of the full range sound, two JL Audio subwoofers were installed in the lower positions of either side of the console. We position the subs here so as to load their sound off the sides of the hull to help have bass on all sides. These subs do a great job of making the music big and fun as it should be.

To power everything, we used two JL Audio marine amplifiers. An M800/8 8 channel amp sends 100 watts to each of the coax speakers on the boat. Positioned right next to that amp and mounted inside the console, an M600/1 sends 600 watts for the subs to share. This is more than enough power to get the party started! The amps are connected to an auxiliary to is isolated from the starting battery by way of a Perko switch.

When this system is playing, it is loud and clear and has such a full presence. I know there are plenty of boats out there that can get loud, but often they are just “screamy” and can fatigue your ears. And that is just NOT the case with this vessel. Smooth and Rockin’…Big and Fun!

02/29/2024

This new Tundra is ready to roll!

Toyota came out with a new body style and interior for the ‘22 model year that brought about a few changes as far as audio upgrades are concerned. But the owner of this truck only knew one thing…that the factory sound was weak and awful. We talked about what he wanted and got to work.

Using the factory radio, we removed the front speakers in the door and dash and actually added another pair. We used a set of Audiofrog GS690 6x9 midbass speakers in the doors using some custom made adapters for a perfect fit as well as some Hushmat sound deadening material. A foam product called FAST Rings help reduce rattles on the door panel itself. A set of Audiofrog GS25 2.5” midranges now occupy the dash locations. And to make the front stage a 3 way component, we added a pair of Audiofrog GS10 1” tweeters in custom modified sail panels. These pods were custom molded for the proper tweeter angle and upholstered in matching vinyl to match the rest of the interior. A 3 way speaker front stage makes for a louder and more specialized arrangement. And more specialized speakers means better sound.

For low end bass, the only real location for subwoofers was under the back seat in the plastic storage cubby. The owner wanted to keep some of the room, so we had to get creative and take advantage of the space we did have. We ended up making a sealed enclosure for two Audiofrog GS8nd2 subwoofers in a downfire configuration. This way, the subwoofers are always protected and the seat functions like normal. This was still plenty of bass for a big truck amd only takes up a small footprint.

To power everything, we used two amplifiers. A Match PP86 DSP 8 channel amp sends 60 watts to each of the front speakers and the factory rears as well. An Audiofrog A600.1d amplifier powers the subwoofers with 600 watts of their own. Both these amps are small enough to fit snugly under the front seat out of the way. The Match amp also has a powerful digital signal processor on board to help facilitate the tuning of the sound system and allows us to give the driver the “best seat in the house”.

This truck proved that you don’t need big power numbers and many large subwoofers to have a great sounding stereo system. This things gets plenty loud and is completely balanced all while being a whole lotta fun!

02/29/2024

This 2022 Suburban is now !

We custom installed a K40 Platinum 360 front and rear radar detector with laser defusers in this large SUV. The K40 will detect and show whether the radar hit is coming from the front or rear via two LEDs that we mounted in the driver instrument cluster. Audible alerts can be heard from the hidden speaker in the dash. All parameters of the system can then be controlled by a small remote control at the ready.

02/29/2024

Simple bass add in this Ford Superduty. Two Audiofrog GS8nd2 8” subwoofers in a ported box have a surprising amount of output behind the rear seat in this F250. A JL Audio VXi 1000/5 powered the subwoofer with 600 watts and the front speakers with 75 watts each.

Great sounding truck with minimal space sacrificed.

11/01/2023

This post goes to show you that when we live our cars, we’ll do just about anything to them that we think will make it better.

When the owner of this really cool and positively eye-catching BMW i8 approached us about doing some upgrades on his car, we were excited! Radar? Add some bass? Full sound upgrade? Blind spot integration? 360° camera system? But none of those things were on his mind.

He wanted to amplify the sound of the exhaust. Wait…what??? This is an electric car. There is no exhaust.

Well, that’s not entirely true. These cars have a ”resonator” from factory that produces a fake exhaust sound…mostly so people can tell the car is on. And believe it or not, there are aftermarket companies that make exhaust amplifiers for those that want to make the exhaust louder or even change its sound.

We agreed and did the installation. And while there isn’t much to show because all the things happen in the “background”, everything worked as planned. You can control the new amplifier via a phone app and set the volume and different situational sounds. It even has a really aggressive “launch” setting that is just crazy! It really made a difference and was very noticeable.

But I have to confess… one part of me thinks this might have been the dumbest thing we have ever installed. And yet another side of me thinks this make the coolest thing ever. To make an electric car sound mean and go VROOM-VROOM…whooda thought?

Glad we got to work on this car.

How can we make your car more fun?

10/25/2023

Sometimes we get to work on cool cars. And sometimes we get to work on really cool cars! Such was the case with the really clean 2014 Audi R8. The owner is a longtime client that we’ve done many vehicles for, and thankfully, he trusted us once again to make his car exactly how he wanted it.

Even though this sweet roadster is considered a “super car”, it still has some shortcomings. Case in point was the radio. While the owner wasn’t terrible concerned with upgrading the sound of the R8, he really disliked the factory radio and it’s lack of current features. The screen was very small, the Bluetooth was terrible, and you can forget about Apple CarPlay. Besides the radio, it was obvious that a car such as this needed a radar and laser countermeasure system.

So we went to work!

For the radio replacement, we chose a Sony AX5500 receiver complete with AM/FM/USB/Bluetooth complete with Apple CarPlay and ready for back up camera and Satellite radio. With the proper parts only offered from European suppliers, we made the new receiver look right at home. It fits like a glove while the steering wheel controls and factory reverse camera remain functioning just like they should.

And now that the stereo is taken care of, we needed to protect the driver in case he wants to hear his little Audi purr a little too much. We wanted the best radar and laser protection we could get, so we chose the K40 Platinum 360 radar and laser defuser system. This system gives us 360° custom installed protection with front and rear radar detection and exterior laser receivers that have the ability to defuse/scramble/jam any laser gun signal if you so choose. The radar sensors are installed behind their respective bumper fascias out of sight. The two laser receivers are installed in the front grill where they work the best. The radar system is controlled by a sleek remote that allows every facet of the system and programming to be used at your fingertips. Alerts can be heard audibly by a hidden speaker inside the cabin and also visually with a pair of LED lights mounted carefully in the dash cluster. This car is protected! And with a real $2500 ticket guarantee, how can you go wrong???

To say working on this car was fun is an understatement. But the best part of the process is when we turn it back over to the owner and he has a smile from ear to ear.

We love a happy ending!

How can we make you smile?

10/25/2023

Simple but great sounding upgrade on this brand new 2021 Toyota Tacoma!

Even though this ultra clean truck only came with the base audio package, the owner of this crew cab wanted to get the most out of the sound without breaking the bank.

We used the factory radio and upgraded the front speakers with some Audiofrog GS series drivers. A set of GS690 6x9” midbass were installed in the lower door location along with some sound deadening material. The dash locations now hold a set of GS25 2.5” wideband speakers. These speakers were made for this exact application and take over from the door speakers and play the rest of the way up.

For the low end bass, the owner supplied an enclosure and we installed a PowerBass 10” shallow sub.

A single Sony 6 channel amp powers everything and lives under the front seat. An MKI DSP mini also was installed right next to the amp under the seat. This DSP allows us to take control of the sound and take things to the next level.

Now this truck definitely packs a punch and sounds way better than the factory “premium” audio package ever could. The owner was more than pleased and we alesys live making cliners happy!

What can we do for you?

10/02/2023

Sometimes, it’s just “all about that bass”. And this 2021 Suburban is an example of just that…well, with a twist!

The owner of this new Suburban had already started the process of outfitting his new road tank exactly how he wanted it to look. And judging by the picture we see here, he’s off to a great start. But being a previous GM truck owner, he also knew the limitations of the factory Bose stereo system, so he came to us with a particular goal in mind. He said this was mainly going to be his family vehicle and didn’t need to go over the top with sound. Even with the ample cargo space, he also didn’t want to take up any extra room that wasn’t necessary. Like a lot of people, he thought the factory system was good enough for the purpose of this family truckster, so he just wanted to add some more bass to help round out the sound and make things more fun.

Got it!

After exploring all the “nooks and crannies”, we came to realization that there was enough room under the factory storage bin in the rear cargo floor to accommodate some upgrades. With careful measuring, we slightly modified the innards of said storage bin to allow us to get enough usable room. We constructed a custom ported enclosure for a pair of Audiofrog GS8 8” subwoofers. The GS8 is definitely one of our favorite subs because it can go just about anywhere and sounds awesome. It lent itself perfectly to this application where shallow mounting depth and small box requirements were paramount. We knew we wanted to port the enclosure in order to habe the subs play louder that you’d think and play lower than you’d expect. These were definitely the right choice!

The enclosure was built to fire the subs down to the floor while still inside the cargo bin. This way, the enclosure could be mounted to the floor safely and the storage cover would still fit over the top like normal. I’m fact, only part of the storage space was used and the other half is still functional and usable. I’d say that’s a Win-Win!

To power the subs, we needed an equally small footprint amplifier with enough power to really make a difference. We chose a Helix M ONE X mono amp to send over 600 watts to the subs to share. The amp itself was mounted out of the way behind the driver side cargo panel on a custom rack near the factory amplifier. A bass k**b was also installed up front to help control the level of the bass. Even with everything buttoned up, the amp controls are still accessible through the fuse panel if necessary.

But as you can see from the pictures, after everything is put back in place and in normal everyday driving mode, you’d be hard pressed to even know that there has been anything done to this Suburban at all.

That is until you turn up your favorite song…. 😉

What can we do for you?

09/28/2023

One thing’s for sure…Jeeps are cool! And when Jeep came out with their latest truck version, the Gladiator, it was sure to be popular, especially with our South Texas weather.

BUT… just like all other versions of Jeep vehicle, this one is pretty tight on space. When the owner of this tough looking truck came to see us, he knew he wanted to upgrade his sound, but just didn’t know what was possible in such tight confines. He came in telling us that he had previously had a system installed with another local shop and that it was nothing but problems from the get go. He also told us that the system they had installed was disappointing to listen to and wasn’t much better than the weak factory system. He also knew that he wanted a subwoofer in the truck for more bass but didn’t want to sacrifice the underseat storage area that would be our first choice for any kind of enclosure.

Regardless of these challenges, we set out to make him happy…

Getting rid of the aftermarket radio that was causing most of the problems was the first order of business. We instead opted to put the factory radio back in its place. He said the other shop told him that replacing the factory receiver would cure all his sound problems. That’s just not true in this case. The factory unit is more than capable and be a great starting point for any aftermarket system.

We then wanted to replace all the speakers because other than being a truck, the Gladiator suffers from all the same problems as other Jeeps…they’re loud in the cabin area. We wanted to put some speakers in there that could handle some power to overcome the noise, but also sound good while doing it. This is why we chose to with some drivers from Audiofrog. A pair of GS60 6.5” midbass found a home in the lower dash locations in completely new housings than the small 4” factory speakers. It’s quite a bit of work to get these new pods in the dash where they belong, but it’s totally worth it. In the top dash location, we installed a set of GS25 2.5” wideband speakers. These take over the larger midbass speakers and play frequencies the rest of the way up. They are the perfect size to drop in the dash locations and we’re made specifically for this application. They help tremendously by getting more sound up high where it belongs. And the best part is, all the speakers life behind the factory panels so as not to bring attention to them.

Because the more speakers the better in this Jeep, we chose to upgrade the rear sound bar as well. We installed a set of Audiofrog GS62 6.5” coax speakers in the stock locations. After a little modifying of the new speaker grills, everything looks right at home.

For the low end bass, again, we didn’t have our first choice of locations for a sub enclosure. So the next best location took some creativity. There was a small space behind the back seat but definitely limited. We had to remove a plastic factory panel in order to have any kind of usable depth. After careful measurement, we determined we could fit an Audiofrog GS8 8” subwoofer. And not only did we fit it, we were able to put it in a ported enclosure. The ported enclosure helps the sun to be louder than you’d expect and play lower too! This was perfect for this truck. After final comstruction and putting the box into place, it fit like a glove. Plenty of clearance for cone movement and all the seats still work like normal.

To power everything, we first employed an ADS DSR-1 digital signal processor (DSP). This lets us take the signal from the factory radio and becomes the new heart of the system. All parameters of the new system can be controlled by us to make everything sound the best it possibly can. We decided to re-use the four channel amplifier that was previously installed in the Jeep, but this time in a different way. We also added a Helix M SIX 6 channel amplifier to the mix. The 4 ch amp now runs the upper dash speakers as well as the rears, while the 6ch amp powers the lower dash speakers with 100 watts each and the dual voice coil subwoofer with 200 watts of its own. The amps and DSP all live under the passenger front seat out of sight and out of harm’s way.

This configuration worked out great! This is plenty of power to get all the speakers to play loud enough over the road noise and also to be enjoyable to listen to. As for the bass…I would imagine almost anyone would be surprised by the output of this little guy. It was definitely not a compromise in any way!

After a good tuning session of the system and DSP, this Jeeps is sure to turn some heads. Loud enough to be fun and sound quality no matter what you play are what this Gladiator is all about.

This is definitely a case of a sound rescue turning our great….

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