Monday, July 31, 2023

Yeyian Pegasus 850 Watt Power Supply Review

While building your computer you need to think about the power that the system will need, then get the right power supply unit to meet those power needs. With the right connections that you will need and the right amount of power you can get the best PSU for your system. Today we will be reviewing the Pegasus 850W from Yeyian.  It’s MSRP is $149.99.

 

Features and specs:

Dimensions:  5.9 x 6.3 x 3.3in

Weight:   3.7 pounds

SATA:  3 Cables 3 Connectors 17in+5.9in+5.9in

PCIE 6+2:  2 Cables 2 Connectors 23.5in+5.9in

Power Cord:  4.92 Feet

MOLEX: 1 Cable 3 Connectors 17in+5.9in+5.9in

Output power:   850W

Output voltage: 12v1 + 12V2 + 5V+ 3.3V + -12V +5Vsb

Protection:          Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors, 140mm Cooling Fan, EPS 12V Standard, Universal AC Input, Active PFC, MTBF 100,000 hrs, OPP, OVP, UVP, SCP, NLO, SIP, OCP, OTP

Efficiency:  90%, Meet ErP 2013 Energy Regulation and CE

Certifications:     80 Plus Gold, CE, FCC, NOM, RoHS

Wiring Type:  Black, Flat, 6 and 8 pin connectors support any GPU platform, PCI-E Ready

PCI-E:  5.0 Cable 1 Cable 1 Connector 12+4 Pin (12V) 23.5 inches

Form factor:  ATX 12V Ver 3.0

Input voltage:  100 Vac- 240 Vac

Power:  850W

Input current:  16A

Current type:  Alternate

Cable length / reach:  4.92 Feet

Input frequency :  50Hz - 60Hz

4+4:  2 Cables 1 Connector 27.5in

20+4:  1 Cable 23.5 Inches

 

The Yeyian Pegasus 850W Power supply came in a cardboard box that is neon green on the sides and gray on the top and bottom. It has a nice high-definition picture of the unit on the top and two pictures on the bottom, one of the front of the PSU and the other is the back. Inside of the box is the PSU with a custom fitted black Styrofoam ring to secure the PSU.  Next to the PSU is a cardboard box that holds the cables for the unit, they also have the screws to secure the unit after installing as well as some zip ties, and the final thing in the box is an installation booklet in both English and Spanish and a QR code for the user manual and warranty information.

 

Yeyian’s Pegasus 850W power supply is made from a sturdy metal chassis with honeycomb structure for the airflow, with some plastic for the connections.  Quality of the materials used, as well as the fit and finish, was very good. The Power supply is fully modular, coming with a 24-pin, four 8-pin, four 6-pin, as well as a 16-pin PCI-E 5.0 connector that newer GPUs use. The power supply is 80-plus gold certified and has a 5-year warranty.

One of the cool features of the PSU is that it is fully compatible with ATX 3.0. Meaning it can sustain up to 3x GPU power excursion and 2x power excursion. The PSU also has the full protection to make sure you and your system will remain safe while in use. I really like how they are making efforts to keep up with the continued new requirements that are always coming. Making this PSU compatible with 3.0 ATX as well as the newer PCI-E 5.0 connector for the GPUs.


The Yeyian Pegasus 850W power supply proved to be a great performer.  There are no fancy RGB’s, but what it was designed to do, it did well.  My VisionTek Radeon RX 6600XT graphics card didn’t suffer from any drop in power or frames.  The motherboard, DRAM, and SSD’s also received all of the solid current that they needed.  Bottom line, it did its job, performing well.

 

In conclusion the Pegasus 850W from Yeyian is a great PSU for a build that you would typically see. With it being 850W it is more than enough for most budget to middle systems. With the ATX 3.0 compatibility and the PCI-E 5.0 connector it is a great unit to get for future proofing your build. With all of this in mind I will give the Pegasus 850W our highly recommended award. For more info and complete specs, check out their website at www.yeyian.com.




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Sunday, July 23, 2023

Kenwood Excelon Motorsport KMR-XM500 Digital Media Receiver Review

Summer is here. And if you’re like me, it’s time to hit the outdoors. Whether that means hitting the trails in your side by side, the golf course in your golf cart, or the lake in your boat, you may want to bring your tunes with you. Kenwood has a knack for providing the products we need to enjoy our music in our various vehicles. Up for review today is their Kenwood Excelon KMR-XM500. MSRP is a very reasonable $500.

 

Features and specs:

3” Gauge-Style Mounting

2.7” LCD Display

AM/FM/Global Weather Band Tuner

Waterproof Rating of IP66

Wired Remote Ready (KCA-RC35MR, Sold Separately)

SiriusXM Ready®

Rear USB Port w/ 1.5A Charging

Variable Color Illumination

Bluetooth® Streaming

Rear View Camera Input

50 Watts x 4

3 Pre-Outs (5.0V)

The Kenwood Excelon KMR-XM500 came in a great looking color printed box with photos and specs of the receiver. Opening the box revealed a well-protected product, held in place by custom molded Styrofoam. Materials used in the construction was plastic and some metal. Quality of materials used, as well as fit and finish, is very good. This is Kenwood’s top motorsport receiver, and it shows. Also included was the mounting gasket, bracket, hardware, as well as wiring harness and owner’s manual.

 

It used to be that you needed a receiver for your home audio system due to all of the different components. Whether it be radio, tape deck, CD player, Cable TV, VCR, or Blu-ray player, you wanted to be able to listen to/watch them all thru your speaker system. Car audio used to just be radio and tape player, or radio and CD player. But it too evolved to a multitude of choices, such as radio, CD, Sirius XM, Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, USB, SD card, etc. now you can take your tunes with you everywhere you go.

I love the design of the Kenwood Excelon KMR-XM500. Just as home audio has evolved, followed by car audio, so has audio for our recreation vehicles. Thanks to Kenwood and their Excelon KMR-XM500, it provides the same functionality as their car receivers. It has your antenna input for local radio, Sirius XM connecting USB connector, Aux input, front & rear and subwoofer audio outputs, and even a video input. All of the different sources for your music is at your fingertips.

The design of the Kenwood KMR-XM500 is also about getting the sound that you want. While it has the built-in amp to power your front and rear speakers, it can take it to the next level as well. Just as Kenwood’s car receivers have 6-line outputs for front, rear and subs to be connected to external amps, so has the Kenwood KMR-XM500. So if you want the same caliber of excellent audio system in your boat, side by side, golf card, or other recreational vehicle, as you have in your car or truck, the Kenwood KMR-XM500 gives you that same functionality as well.

The innovation doesn’t end there. Kenwood also gave us a great looking color display. So your input icons look great, as do your settings. And when using a connected back-up camera, the image of behind your vehicle looks even better. When using this on a boat, for example, it’s a much easier way to watch and keep an eye on the water skier on tow behind you!

 

Installation was rather simple. I love the options the Kenwood Excelon KMR-XM500 provides. The amp inside is actually 2-ohm rated for extra power. You also have all of the outputs you have become used to with Kenwood. There are outputs for external amps should you choose, as well as camera inputs. All of the expansion options you are used to, has been carried over. There’s a durable metal housing, with a nice foam gasket to go between the receiver and your vehicles dash to protect it from the elements, and a U-shaped metal bracket to hold it into place.

 

To put it to the test, I wanted to test it’s 2-ohm ability. Kenwood just sent us a pair of their new XM65R 6.5-inch coaxial speakers for their new Harley Motorcycle series to review, which are 2-ohm speakers. Perfect! It’s a match made in heaven. Pairing it to my smartphone thru Bluetooth was also a breeze. And there were also the internal settings to make audio adjustments, like with fixed and customizable EQ curves. Now let’s see how it sounds.

AC/DC – Back in Black: kickdrum had nice dynamics with good impact and authority. Guitar was nice and raw with nice harmonics. Vocals were also nice and raw. 

Disturbed – Sound of Silence: piano sounded very natural with great harmonics.  Vocals were silky smooth with very good resolution of the texture of the timbre.  The acoustic guitar was really crisp, hearing the contact on the strings.  Violins were also really smooth.  Tympani was nice and dynamic with good resolution of the mallet pounding the tympani.

Rush – Tom Sawyer:  Kick drum had really good impact.  It was nice and tight, with good low-end extension, and played with good authority.  Snare drum was nice and dynamic.  Cymbals were really crisp and clean with great resolution of the impact of the wood sticks on the metal cymbal.  Vocals were silky smooth with excellent harmonics of the texture of the timbre.  Guitar sounded nice and raw.  The drums were killer with better-than-expected pitch definition of the midbass, that was very dynamic and played with great authority.  Obviously noticeable was also the soundstage and imaging.  The soundstage revealed to be not only wide but also deep.  And imaging for the different instruments was spot on.

 

I was impressed with the Kenwood Excelon KMR-XM500.  With a round design, it will fit in the 3-inch gauge space of any recreational vehicle like a side by side, boat, or golf cart.  The metal design of the housing also appears to do double duty as a heat sink as well.  To test this, after rocking out with many of my favorite tracts and seeing what the KMR-XM500 can do, I wanted to check the temperature of the housing.  The Kenwood Excelon KMR-XM500 did very well powering the Kenwood XM65R 6.5-inch coaxial speakers.  After a long listening session, there was not a single hiccup.  And touching the metal housing revealed that they were only a tad warm. But that showed that it was doing double duty as a heat sink, and they were doing very well!  So handling a 2-ohm load is not a problem.

 

When it comes to taking your tunes with you on the go, Kenwood has yet again got you covered with a great product for your recreational vehicles.  And it has multiple options to get your tunes, either thru your phone, streaming service, etc. And it does so with high quality clean sound.  And the internal amps put out enough power to do a sufficient job of powering some speakers.  After all, the Kenwood XM65R 6.6-inch coaxial speakers did sound very good.  If you have a recreational vehicle, the Kenwood Excelon KMR-XM500 deserves some of your time to be checked out.  Based on its design, features, quality, and performance, the Kenwood Excelon KMR-XM500 has earned our Editor’s Choice Award.  For more info and complete specs, check out their website at www.kenwood.com.   




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Friday, June 30, 2023

Poly Voyager Free 60+ True Wireless In Ear Monitor Review

When it comes to business audio products, Poly has been making communication devices for many years. You may know them from their conference room conference call phones. They have now taken to adding In Ear monitors to their communication products. The Poly Voyager Free 60+ is one of them. MSRP is $349.

 

Features and specs:

For Business Use & Mobile Entertainment

Hybrid ANC with 2 Transparency Modes

3-Mic Array per Earbud, WindSmart Tech

Touchscreen Control via Charge Case

Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Streaming, Qi Charge

Multipoint Connections, Up to 2 Devices

3.5mm Port on Case for External Sources

Up to 24-Hour Playback, 16.5-Hour Talk

15-Minute Fast Charge for 1.2 Hour Talk

Includes Eartips, Cables, and BT Adapter

 

The Poly Voyager Free 60+ came in a standard carboard box. Opening the box revealed a well-protected IEM, held in its charging case. Materials used in the construction was mostly plastic, with some metal. Quality of materials used was very good, as well as the fit and finish. Also included was the charging case, charging cable, additional sizes of ear tips, USB toggle, and user manual.




 

I really like the design of the Poly Voyager Free 60+. Ever since COVID, businesses have allowed a higher percentage of the workforce to work remote from home. These are designed for work. The built-in 3 mics ensure good call quality. There’s also Active Noise cancelling. So if your environment is not as quiet as you may like for a business call, whoever you are talking to will be able to hear you clearly, cutting out your noisy environment.

 

I also liked the touchscreen on the charging case.  It provides simple control of the Poly Voyager Free 60+. And once the work day’s over, they are designed for double duty to provide great sound for your tunes. Let’s see how they sound.

 



Nat King Cole – LOVE:  Cymbals were crisp and clean. Piano sounded very natural with good harmonics. Vocals were silky smooth with very good texture of the timbre. Trumpet was very dynamic and not too brassy. The bass had very good tone, low end extension, and authority. Imaging was surprisingly good and better than expected.

Michael Jackson – Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough: violin was very smooth, cow bell had great tone, wood block had very good depth of the texture of the sound. Guitar sounded nice and raw. Drums as well as the rest of the percussion was also very dynamic. Vocals were clean and smooth with good texture. Trumpet was also dynamic, smooth, with good harmonics.

Katy Perry – Dark Horse:  vocals were silky smooth with very good texture of the timbre. Snaps were very dynamic. Bass beats were dynamic with very good impact and authority. The deeper bass beats had really good low-end extension, hit really hard, and played with authority.

 

I also tested the call quality, and it did not disappoint.  I heard my caller nice and clear.  And my caller also heard me just as well.  The ANC also did its part, with the ANC really making the background noise of my location being subdued.  So my caller was able to hear me well, and not be distracted with what was going on around me.


It was nice to see that the quality of Poly’s products is still high.  I remember using their conference call phones with a previous employer years and years ago. The performance didn’t disappoint then, and it performs sufficiently well now.  The Poly Voyager Free 60+ provided great sound quality for business calls, and also sounded great for music as well.  The touchscreen charging case provided great easy functionality.  If you work remote from home, the Poly Voyager Free 60+ does well providing double duty for business and personal use.  Based on its design, features, quality, and performance, the Poly Voyager Free 60+ has earned our Recommended Award.  For more info and complete specs, check out their website at www.poly.com.



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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Thermaltake CTE C750 TG ARGB Snow Full Tower Case Review

When deciding the color of your computer you will be building, one of the key aspects is the color.  And the case helps you make your final decision. Today I will be reviewing the CTE C750 TG ARGB Snow from Thermaltake.  MSRP is set at a price of $199.99 USD.

Features and specs:

DIMENSION (H X W X D): 

565.2 x 327 x 599.2 mm, (22.25 x 12.87 x 23.59 inch)

NET WEIGHT:

4.50 kg / lbs.

SIDE PANEL:

4mm Tempered Glass x 2

COLOR:

White

MATERIAL:

SPCC / ABS

COOLING SYSTEM:

Front(intake):
140 x 140 x 25 mm CT140 ARGB fan (1500rpm, 30.5 dBA) x 1

Top(exhaust):

140 x 140 x 25 mm CT140 ARGB fan (1500rpm, 30.5 dBA) x 1

Rear(intake):

140 x 140 x 25 mm CT140 ARGB fan (1500rpm, 30.5 dBA) x 1

EXPANSION SLOTS:

7

MOTHERBOARDS:

6.7” x 6.7” (Mini ITX), 9.6” x 9.6” (Micro ATX), 12” x 9.6” (ATX), 12” x 13” (E-ATX)

I/O PORT:

USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Type-C x 1, USB 3.0 x 4, HD Audio x 1

PSU:

Standard PS2 PSU (optional)

FAN SUPPORT

Front:

3 x 120mm, 2 x 120mm, 1 x 120mm, 3 x 140mm, 2 x 140mm, 1 x 140mm, 2 x 200mm, 1 x 200mm

Top:

2 x 120mm, 1 x 120mm, 2 x 140mm, 1 x 140mm

Right (M/B Side):

3 x 120mm, 2 x 120mm, 1 x 120mm, 3 x 140mm, 2 x 140mm, 1 x 140mm

Rear:

3 x 120mm, 2 x 120mm, 1 x 120mm, 3 x 140mm, 2 x 140mm, 1 x 140mm, 2 x 200mm, 1 x 200mm

Bottom:

3 x 120mm, 2 x 120mm, 1 x 120mm, 3 x 140mm, 2 x 140mm, 1 x 140mm

RADIATOR SUPPORT

Front:

1 x 360mm, 1 x 240mm, 1 x 120mm, 1 x 420mm(AIO only), 1 x 280mm, 1 x 140mm

Top:

1 x 240mm, 1 x 120mm, 1 x 140mm

Right (M/B Side):

1 x 360mm, 1 x 240mm, 1 x 120mm, 1 x 420mm(AIO only), 1 x 280mm, 1 x 140mm

Rear:

1 x 360mm, 1 x 240mm, 1 x 120mm, 1 x 420mm(AIO only), 1 x 280mm, 1 x 140mm

Bottom:

1 x 360mm, 1 x 240mm, 1 x 120mm, 1 x 280mm, 1 x 140mm

CLEARANCE

CPU cooler max height:

190mm

VGA max length:

370mm (With radiator), 420mm (Without radiator)

PSU max length:

220mm

 

The Thermaltake CTE C750 TG ARGB Snow case came in a cardboard box with the details and specifications on the box, held secure by Styrofoam, and wrapped by plastic. Materials used in construction was a combination of metal and plastic, with a glass side panel.  Quality of materials used as well as the fit and finish, was excellent.  The case came with zip ties to help make the finished wiring more organized, extra screws to help with the building process, a GPU mounting bracket, and a motherboard speaker. Along with all of those in a bag there is also the user manual and warranty booklets. The safety features that are with the shipping help keep the case secure.


The Thermaltake CTE C750 TG ARGB Snow has a great white look with a tempered glass side panel. The locking mechanism for the panel is that it slides in on the bottom and has two knobs that slide into place to keep it secured from unwanted removal. The case has four fine mesh dust filters surrounding it on the top, front, back, and the bottom. The front, top, and back panels are also secured with the same kind of knobs to make for quick, easy, and secure connection to the case. On top you have the power button that is shaped in a trapezoid pattern, a reset button, four USB Type-A 3.0 ports, a USB-C port, the usual audio ports, and an HDD activity LED.


The case has an interesting design with the motherboard where it gets rotated 90 degrees and the PCI-E slots on the top of the case as opposed to the usual back location. It supports Mini ATX, Micro ATX, ATX, and E-ATX motherboards. The case comes with three 140 mm fans they all are ARGB. One on the top in the center, one on the top of the back, and the last on the top in the front. The fan mounting brackets are detachable to make for easier assembly. In total the case can support up to 14 140 mm fans. This case also comes with some Velcro straps along the common routes for better cable management.


The Thermaltake CTE C750 TG ARGB Snow comes with some great storage opportunities, such as being able to hold up to seven 3.5 hard drives or twelve 2.5 hard drives. Behind the motherboard mounting there is a hard drive mounting plate you are able to put three 3.5 hard drives or 5 2.5 hard drives as well as on the bottom of the case instead of fans. And the final spot to put hard drives is behind the motherboard on a normal hard drive mounting plate. On the bottom of the case there is a raised mounting plate for a nice place to place a pump and reservoir for a water-cooling system.

In conclusion the Thermaltake CTE C750 TG ARGB Snow is a great case to get if you are looking to go the whole 9-yards with your build. The space that it lets you have to work with would be great for a custom water cooler with the best GPU currently available. But for a budget or mid-level build it may be a little too much room for you to really make the best of the display of your build. The airflow with the case is great and you will be able to keep your system cooled with the intake and exhaust with no problem. At a price point of $199.99 we will be giving the CTE C750 TG Snow our Highly Recommended award.  For more info and complete specs, check out their website at www.thermaltake.com.




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Sunday, June 4, 2023

Garmin Tread Audio System Review

Electronics tend to make life more enjoyable. Thanks to the various options, you can enjoy your music everywhere you go. Even recreation vehicles, like a side by side, have stereo options. Garmin is a company that has been making excellent products for decades. And while you may think of GPS products when you think of Garmin, they have expanded. They now have a stereo system for recreation vehicles like side by sides. Up for review is their Tread Audio System, with an $1,199 MSRP.

 

Features and specs:

Audio Box

Weight: 997 g (2.2 lbs)

Physical Dimensions (LxWxH):  210 mm x 130 mm x 55 mm (8.27" x 5.12" x 2.165")

Water and dust rating:  IP67

Input voltage:  8 to 14.4 Vdc

Current (max):  40 A

Current (muted):  less than 650 mA

Operating temperature range:  -4° F to 158° F (-20° to 70° C)

Storage temperature range:  -40° F to 185° F (-40° to 85° C)

Compass safe distance:  203 mm (8")

BLUETOOTH wireless range:  up to 10 m (30 ft)

ANT wireless range:  up to 10 m (30 ft)

Fuse:  15 A mini-blade type

Peak power (Watts):  Four 200 W per channel

RMS power (Watts):  Four 100 W RMS at 14.4 Vdc input, 4 ohm

Warranty:  1 year

Speakers

Weight:  2.49 kg (5.5 lbs)

Physical Dimensions:  177 mm x 233 mm (6.97" x 8.78")

Water and dust rating:  IP67

Operating temperature range:  32° - 122° F (0° to 50° C)

Speaker size:  6.5"

Peak power (Watts):  200 W per speaker

RMS power (Watts):  50 W

Sensitivity (1 W/1 m):  91 db

Frequency response:  80 Hz - 18kHz

Nominal impedance:  4 ohms

Recommended amplifier power (RMS):  20 - 150 W

LED lighting:  yes (RGB)

LED supply voltage:  10.8 - 16 Vdc

LED load current @ 14.4 VDC:  150 mA

Voice coil diameter:  30 mm (1.18")

Cone material:  polypropylene (PP) cone with cloth surround

Tweeter type:  aluminum dome

Supported roll bar sizes:  33.4 mm (1.31") to 50.8 mm (2.00") outer diameter

Warranty:  1 year

Wiring:  3 m

 

The Garmin Tread Audio System came in a great color printed box with photos of the system. Opening the box revealed a well-protected product held in place by custom sized cardboard. Materials used in the construction was mostly plastic with some metal. Quality of materials used, as well as fit and finish, was excellent. Also included were the adaptors for installation, wire connectors, and owner’s manual.

 

I really like the design of the Garmin Tread Audio System. It’s an all-in-one system, with a processor/amp, and two tower speakers. The amp processor unit is the brains of the system, and powers the two speakers. There is an app, and through the app and Bluetooth you control the system and use your smartphone for your tunes. It’s all you need.

 

The amp/processor controls the system, and provides a lot of functionality. It taps into your electrical system with ground and power connectors, and has other connections for the two tower speakers. There are also additional connections for the LED’s. It even has expansion options with line in/out, USB, and an antenna connection for AM/FM radio. Thanks to Bluetooth, all you really need for your tunes is your smartphone. Pull up your favorite music streaming service, or your favorite tunes you have stored on your phone, and you’re good to go.

 

To set-up the system, you would download the app on your phones. Once you have the app downloaded and your phone paired with the Tread system, you are ready to go. The Tread app is actually pretty simple, almost too simple.  You can select your input, like if you have an antenna, or just using your smartphone.  And then there’s buttons for Zone, Mute, and Volume. The Tread app is also not just for the audio.  There’s a drop-down menu on the top left that allows you to add additional devices, as well as use Group Ride, and Maps.  The Tread app is an app to use with all of their Tread products and not just the Tread Audio System.  I was still a little surprised at the app not including additional audio setting, like an Equalizer and DSP options.

 


Garmin did a great job with the Tread Audio System. It’s designed to handle the elements it could find itself in, in a side by side. It’s also very durable, being able to handle what you throw at it. The amp processor provides good power for the tower speakers. With a co-axial tweeter and woofer design, the tower speakers also provide great sound, and with the inputs for an antenna for radio, USB, and inputs, you also get great functionality. There’s even wires included in the wiring harness for a second paid of speakers. Using the system, I can see that Garmin succeeded in providing an audio solution for your outdoor vehicle.

 

I was impressed with the installation. Owner’s/Installation manuals can be hit and miss. Some can be hard to follow, but with Garmin it was well written and easy to follow. The wires were also extremely well labeled. This further increased the ease of installation. Mounting the tower speakers, thanks to the included brackets, was simple. And tapping into the electrical system with the wiring harness, was also pretty straight forward. Now let’s see how it sounds.


 

Electric Light Orchestra – Mr. Blue Sky: Snaps and drums were nice and dynamic. Vocals were very smooth with good texture of the timbre, and threw a very wide soundstage that also had good depth. Strings were smooth with good resolution of the bow on the strings. Bass also had good depth and played with authority.


Van Halen – Jump: Synthesizer was crisp and clean. Drums were very dynamic with good extension and pitch definition of the midbass. Cymbals were also crisp and clean. Guitar was nice and raw. Vocals were smooth with good timbre.


Rush – Tom Sawyer: Drums were epic, with very good dynamics and good authority, depth and definition of the midbass. Guitar was nice and raw. Vocals were pleasantly smooth with very good resolution. Cymbals were crisp and clean. Soundstage was again nice and wide and with depth.



I was impressed with the sound quality of the Garmin Tread System. They are designed to play loud, mounted on a recreation vehicle, like a side by side, and they delivered that in spades. Yet while being able to play loud, they also provided a very good amount of resolution, and good bass for their size. And a component more thought of with a high-quality home stereo system, they also provided a wide soundstage with good depth as well. While the highs were on the bright side, that can be toned down with equalization.  The LED built into the speakers was also really cool.  I preferred the setting for the lights to adjust to the music.  While Garmin may have a reputation for high quality GPS devices, they have taken that leadership and experience to create other products of the same quality.  As the saying goes….the truth is in the pudding.  And the Garmin Tread Audio System is that pudding.


The Garmin Tread Audio System appeared to be a great audio system on paper. Having used the system, the design proved to be a success. And not only did it sound great, the Garmin Tread Audio System is also very well made, to provide years of audio enjoyment. Garmin is proving that their leadership in great navigation products can transfer to providing other great products as well. If you are in the market for an audio system for your recreation vehicle like a side by side, the Garmin Tread Audio System deserves to be on your short list. Based on its design, features, quality and performance, the Garmin Tread has earned our Editor’s Choice Award. Kudos to Garmin on such a great product. For more info and complete specs, check out their website at www.Garmin.com.




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