Good new for Cruze owners – Driven Audio now has a 2011 Chevy Cruze Dash Kit available, allowing you to install a Double Din radio or navigation unit. This car has been wickedly popular and now you can upgrade the deck in your Cruze for better sound quality and usability. Having a full touch screen control for your iPod or Pandora radio makes finding your music so much faster and easier. A large 7″ Navigation screen makes it easy to see where you need to go, and makes you a safer driver being hands free with nothing hanging from your dash to distract you! All of these features and more can easily be added, and this kit make sure they fit securely and look great in your dash.

2011 Chevy Cruze Dash Kit for Double Din Installations

Fit & Finish – Chevy Cruze Dash Kit

The new radio kit is color, texture & contour matched to your Cruze’s dash. No fuggly stuff going on here! Your new aftermarket radio will look right at home in your Cruze dash.

Maintain Steering Wheel Controls and Chimes – 2011 Chevy Cruze Dash Kit

Love using your steering wheel controls – we do too! No worries, the Cruze Radio Install Kit comes with a special interface that lets your factory steering wheel controls work your new radio! All of you reminder and warning chimes are interfaced as well, so you get too keep all the good things, and get a wicked upgrade in sound quality!

Driven Audio is happy to install your new radio or navigation system for you, and of course our lifetime installation guarantee applies. However if you enjoy going hands on and would like to install this yourself, step by step instructions are included as well.

Chevy Cruze Dash Kit with Parts, Interfaces & Harness

The Cruze is a pretty awesome ride, and with the Chevy Cruze Dash Kit, your tunes will be awesome too, drop by Driven Audio in Abbotsford BC today and let us help you get setup.

Apple’s iPad is great to travel with, when you have an Apple iPad Car Dock to hold it. Load it up with movies, TV shows and videos, and you have hours of entertainment. Do you really want to hold it or prop it up in your vehicle for hours? Have cables running all over to power it and hook it up to your cars stereo? Risk having it fall and break? Of course not!

Roof Mount iPad Car Dock with Headphone from Driven Audio & Movie Vision

We have the solution for keeping you iPad 1 or 2 safe, charged, hooked up and viewable on your road trips. Magnadyne has made a simple overhead iPad vehicle dock solution in their Movie Vision line that easily mounts on the roof liner of your vehicle. We wire up all the power and other goodies to it, so that your iPad charges and is held securely in place and can be removed quickly to take it into your home or hotel – with no extra bulk or parts hanging on.

Mount Solution – Apple iPad Car Dock

When the iPad (version 1 or iPad2) is in the ceiling mounted iPad Car Docking station, you can stow the screen up and it hides away securely. Flip it down with the quick release button and the dock folds down to to virtually any angle you want – making sure your backseat passengers have a good view -short or tall!

Audio Solutions – iPad Car Dock

Built in wireless transmitters send the audio signal to wireless headphones that come with the screen – so your little ones can enjoy their audio in the back while you converse our enjoy your favorite music in the front! Want to connect iPad to Car Stereo so the whole family can listen in, the built in FM transmitter broadcasts the signal to your cars radio, where you control the volume. With all this it’s the ultimate “iPad Car Charger FM Transmitter Dock” – wow that’s a mouthful!

Check you the video below to see more on how the Movie Vision MV-IPAD2 installs and works in your vehicle. Then come by the store so we can show you why we are the place for iPad Car Integration, then you can say “I’ve got iPad in My Car!”

In Car iPad Overhead Docking Station for iPad1 and iPad2.

For International (outside Canada and USA) requests on this product, please contact MagnaDyne.

We are able to sell and ship these to Canada and the US.

Driven Audio carries and creates custom iPad Car Docks.

Insurance claims are always a headache.  Fortunately, we are experts at easing your pain, taking care of any required repairs and getting your vehicle’s stereo rocking again.

As an ICBC accredited facility we can handle your claim, including selecting replacement equipment, repairing or replacing damaged dash parts, submitting paperwork and any other matters you may need to complete your claim and get back to cruising with your tunes.

Once you have your claim form from ICBC, simply bring it along with your vehicle to Driving Audio and we will take care of the rest.  We will review the work required and order any vehicle specific parts that your claim may required.  We will then assist you in selecting comparable replacement equipment covered by your claim.

ICBC Claims Accepted - Stereo Replacement & Dash Repair

We then schedule an appointment that is convenient for you to have the installation and any repair work performed. Once the work is completed we review the repairs to ensure that everything is satisfactory. Finally, we will show you how everything works and will spend the time to ensure that you are comfortable operating your new equipment.

All of our labor is covered by our lifetime guarantee, and we are always happy to review the operation of your stereo and answer any questions you may have.

Please call us anytime with questions about your theft claim – Driven Audio – 604-746-3110.

Convertibles – designed for cruising on sunny days and wide open roads. While the sound of the wind whistling in by is fun for a while the perfect soundtrack playing loud and clearly makes for the ultimate driving experience. The new generation Chevy Camaro is the latest top down machine from Detroit, and it’s mean – from it’s looks, to it’s power plant under the hood. Unfortunatly the engineers forgot to give this muscle car the kick it deserves when it comes to serious bass and a solid sounding stereo system.

Subwoofer Solution for Chevy Camero Convertibles

We offer a wide range of upgrades for the Camaro’s stereo system and the first place we start with most systems is with a subwoofer. Subs deliver emotion and impact to your music, without those low frequncies it just doesn’t sound lively. The first step is to select an enclosure or “box” that will fit the vehicle and then integrate an amplifier with the factory stereo so it all works in harmony.

JL Audio has delivered another one of their renowned Stealthbox solutions, specifically designed for convertible Camaro. This unique solution comes in 2 parts allowing it to fit through the convertibles trunk opening. Once in place the 2 10″ subwoofers fire into the floor of the vehicle, “loading” the bass off the floor for enhanced output. Your home theatre subwoofer probably uses the same principle, giving you more bass for free – a good thing in a rag top!

Come in to Driven Audio or give us a call (604-746-3110) and let us help you get your Camaro tuned up today!

Solutions are also available for:

1993 – 2002  Chevrolet Camaro / Pontiac Firebird

2010 – Up  Chevrolet Camaro – Hardtops

Whether you are driving a car, boat, motorcycle, RV, ATV (or anything else that can move really!) we can make your audio experience more pleasurable with the most current technology available. We install (or fix) stereo systems that will fit all your needs, integrate into your car’s existing stereo to upgrade it and look great without breaking your budget.

We also have you covered to keep your vehicle safe with our Smart Phone integrated security systems. You can unlock, track and even start your vehicle anywhere in the world using your iPhone, Droid or Blackberry. We even can even protect you more with a backup camera to keep you safe even in reverse.

Wondering how to keep your kids happy on those long trips? We have rear-seat solutions that keep them entertained with movies and games while you can listen to your favourite driving music.

If you just aren’t sure which system to buy, we take the time to understand your needs so that you get the solution that is just right for you. We take pride in our full service approach with fast turnaround to get you on your way. We have the right parts & equipment and best technicians to get it all working for you.

So if you like to get out and cruise on a bagger, hit the waves, or explore the backwoods roads we can equip you with the right gear to make sure the soundtrack for your adventures rocks like it should!

We all know that the Harley Davidson speakers that come stock on bikes (or in cars for that matter) were the bare minimum that they could get away with to sell you the bike. Sure for the first couple rides they sounded OK, but when you love your tunes and want them loud and clear – they just are not enough!.

Kicker knows that too and got together with Harley to develop a perfect speaker upgrade for those weak stock speakers for Harley Davidson Motorcycles. The result is the PS5250 – perfectly weight balanced for your bike (tested by Harley), the correct impedance (load) for your stock Harley Davidson Radio’s amplifier (2 ohm) and Kicker tested to rock when your cruising! The also work great on ATV’s, UTV’s and Golf Carts!

Kicker's rocking PS5250 Harley Davidson Speaker with Replacement Grill

Check out all the details from Kicker below, or better yet come in to the store in Abbotsford today for a listen! Our motorcycle speaker display allows you to compare these Harley Davidson Speaker Systems: a stock Harley speaker,  the PS5250, a Hog Tunes speaker and the amazing Arc Audio MPAK4 system. Let your ears do the deciding!

Here is a great review from a happy bike owner:

Check out our full guide to upgrading your motorcycles stereo system here.

From Kicker:

KICKER® has pushed attitude, passion and Livin’ Loud® to enthusiasts worldwide for several years, and now the brand caters to another core group beginning in 2010 with the Powersports category of premium audio gear and marketing.

KICKER Powersports revs up and takes off with the release of the KICKER PS5250 5.25-inch Coaxial System, a pair of weather-proof coaxials specifically created as fairing drop-ins on motorcycles, or with ATV, UTV, marine, or outdoor systems. High-efficiency, super-lightweight for proper bike handling, and extremely powerful – perfect for those who push it a little harder.

The PS5250 employs a sophisticated, rare-earth neodymium magnet structure. Pound for pound, the neodymium structure is 10-times more powerful than a standard ceramic magnet, allowing high output with extremely low weight. This high magnetic strength and low weight deliver superb transient response and high vocal articulation for the utmost in tonal clarity.

The KICKER PS5250 speaker system is designed to withstand the brutal rigors of the elements and take anything Mother Nature is capable of dishing out. The highest-grade, weather-resistant materials and adhesives were used throughout the design process to create a speaker system for the long haul.

Its advanced midrange and tweeter motor technology has been highly refined using the latest available CAD and FEA computer software. They utilize extremely light-weight, copper-clad aluminum voice coils for increased efficiency and louder volume even when combined with a stock head unit. The mid’s powerful motor also incorporates a finned aluminum heat sink to efficiently pull heat from the motor, increasing long-term power handling. PS5250 cones are built of durable, light-weight polypropylene materials attached to specially designed inverted surrounds providing the most cone excursion in a very compact package.

The incredibly detailed, high-power, 20mm neo-titanium-dome tweeter is bridge-mounted to hold the tweeter suspended over the center of the midbass cone. In effect, the acoustically invisible bridge stands up to extreme vibration encountered in the motorcycle/ATV environment. It all helps to provide high-efficiency in a tweeter that reveals musical detail and clarity at volume levels that can be heard over the roar of the road while wearing a helmet.

A coaxial system with larger, conventional ceramic magnet assemblies adds weight high on the bike, raising the bike’s center of gravity and potentially causing a negative handling effect. PS5250 speakers weigh an amazing 12 ounces each, which does not affect handling.

PS5250 coaxial speakers are available in 2-Ohm resistance to be compatible with 2006-and-later Harley-Davidson® OEM head units, or conventional amplifiers that are 2-Ohm stable per channel.

They include specific replacement grilles for Harley-Davidson’s “Bat-wing” fairing.

Harley-Davidson is a registered trademark of Harley-Davidson Inc.

• Weather-proof, high-efficiency coaxials specifically created as fairing drop-ins on motorcycles
• Also used with ATV, UTV, marine, or outdoor systems
• Available in 2-Ohm resistance for compatibility with 2006-newer Harley-Davidson® OEM head units
• Extremely powerful to be heard over the roar of the road while wearing a helmet
• Midbass’ neodymium magnet structure provides high output at low weight
• Incredibly detailed, high-power, 20mm neo-titanium-dome tweeters
• Bridge-mounted tweeters suspended over the midbass cone to limit extreme vibration
• At a mere 12 ounces per speaker, a bike’s center of gravity remains low for proper handling
• Weather-proof materials designed to withstand the outdoor elements
• Includes specific replacement grilles for Harley-Davidson’s “Bat-wing” fairing
• Street Glide Speaker Upgrade

Kickers PS5250 is a kick butt Harley Davidson speaker upgrade, and are a great first step in Harley Audio upgrades.

When we say we work on anything with a battery and can move, that includes motorcycles. We have never run into a stock Harley Davidson system we were happy with the sound of, and it seems like most bike owners have not either! So what is a rider to do when the tunes do not sound as good as the pipes?

Power

Amplifier and 6.5" Speaker Upgrade being installed.

When most people try to upgrade their stereo, they think the radio is the place to start, we like to start with the power – amplifier power. Most modern radios or “decks” sound OK, but they all lack in power and when your music is competing with wind, road noise and traffic they just can’t keep up. Fortunately we can integrate a power amplifier into a motorcycles audio system easily, and without affecting your bikes warranty, how your system operates or looks. Sounds pretty perfect doesn’t it.

The amplifier solutions we offer fit inside the front faring often with no modification required, or in a saddle bag depending on application and the power you require. Some offer specially design EQ circuits to enhance the bass and sound quality of the smaller speakers that are often used on motorcycles. They are also extremely efficient so they will not present a heavy load to your bike’s electrical system. The best part is that your handle bar controls, radio display & pretty much everything on your bike stays looking the same.

We have a complete selection of amplifiers from Arc Audio, JL Audio, Rockford Fosgate and more, so come in and let us help you select the right power solution for your ride.

Speakers

Once we have addressed the power problem, we tackle the speakers themselves. These are critical in any upgrade to a bikes stereo system. The stock speakers that come with all bikes old or new are pretty much the bare minimum that was required to pass the “floor” test when you purchased your bike. That is a pretty easy task to achieve in a show room, and really how many of us give the stereo a full “test” when we are taking the bike we fell in love with for demo ride. Sadly those stock drivers just don’t cut it when your out on a ride.

Choosing the right upgraded speaker to match your needs is actually easy when you know what to listen and look for. First off ensure that the speaker you are looking at will handle the extra power of the amplifier you selected. Then check to see if the speaker will handle the type of riding conditions it will face. If your a all season rider this is more important than if your a fair weather rider who enjoys getting out for a cruise when time allows.

Lastly, and most importantly listen to the speakers with a few different musical tracks – select a few that you know, and as us to play a few that maybe you don’t know. Try to pick tracks that are different from each other in the volume and style of music. That way you can get a sampling of what the speakers can do for you and your bike.

Often stock speakers are between 4″ and 5.25″ inch in size, we specialize in being able to increase the size of the speakers on your bike up to 6.5″ or 5×7″ where possible. Why upgrade? The two biggest reasons – efficiency (how loud the speaker will play with the power you have) and frequency response (mid-bass and bass response) are both better with a larger driver. When we do these upgrades they are done with the integrity of the bike and mounts in mind. No hacking and cutting here we use specially designed and fabricated brackets ensuring the best performance all while maintaining the integrity of your bike.

Radio, iPod, MP3, XM, Sirius, HD Radio, Navigation, Bluetooth and more

Aftermarket iPod Radio installed in Harley faring, with integrated stock handle bar controls.

Remember earlier we said that the radio’s that come on modern bikes are “pretty good”, to be clear that is certainly not “great” when your looking for the best performance from your system, replacing the radio is advised. The source unit or deck in your bike is where the signal starts, and when you want to get the best performance from your bike, replacing the radio allows you to get the purest music signal you can to deliver to your amplifiers and speakers.

The biggest area of concern for motorcycle owners is ensuring that the unit will work with their bikes handle bar controls for volume, track, mode & seek. When we replace any radio we ensure those controls still work (and can add them if your bike didn’t come with controls!).

Weather and the elements are always a concern when replacing electronics in an open air vehicle, doubly so on a bike. We offer weatherproof covers that seal out the elements from your radio and help keep wandering eyes from seeing your upgrades.

We also specialize in integrating the latest technologies with your bike – iPods, Smartphones, MP3 players, Satellite Radio and GPS navigation can all be incorporated – with your new stereo, or the stock radio on your bike. Should you require a mount for any of these options we offer quality mounts that are designed specifically for motorcycles, and often are made specifically for your bike and to reduce the impact of road vibrations on the electronics of your gadget.

More, Give me more!

Great to hear! We are not always happy with just an upgrade either! When you looking for more than the norm, we can deliver.

Bag Lid on Harley, stealth look with wicked sound and bass, no repainting required!

We offer specially designed bag speaker upgrades from www.sidecarcycles.com that allow you to add an extra pair of speakers to your bike in a unique way that keeps them stealthy hidden, and takes up barely any room in your bags. This upgrade dramatically improves the overall volume that your stereo can achieve and delivers a massive upgrade in bass output and quality. We have systems specially designed for Harley Davidson baggers – ElectraGlide (FLHTC), StreetGlide (FLHX), RoadGlide (FLTRU) and Ultra Classic (FLHTCU) models. We can also customize a solution for most any bike.

Looking for more up front? Add speakers in your lower pockets with our machined mounting plate solutions, available in black & chrome, or get them color matched to your bike.

Want to add a dedicated subwoofer for real bass output? We do hidden installs of subwoofers in bags and packs that deliver solid kick to your system that will have heads turning and your ears smiling!

So from a mild upgrade in speakers to a full blown refit and replacement, or a complete custom audio system for your motorcycle we have what you need, and the technicians to do it right. What are you waiting for?

Having a custom fit subwoofer enclosure for you vehicle let’s you enjoy great bass, and keep your valuable storage space. SUV’s are perhaps the best example of this with their fold flat seating and our desire to use them to transport around furniture and other bulky items. At Driven Audio we can custom fabricate an enclosure that achieves this for virtually any vehicle, however for some vehicles an easier solution exists.

Stealthbox for the 2011 Ford Explorer

JL Audio has an entire line of engineered enclosures that are specific fit for a wide range of vehicles – the Stealthbox®  family, and the 2011 Ford Explorer is the newest member the family. JL molds, engineers and tests every Stealthbox for each vehicle to ensure maximum bass performance, and the best fit and finish in each vehicle. This is no one size, one color fits all solution “box”- it is the perfect solution for the Explorer.

For the 2011 and up Explorer they chose a 10w3v3 subwoofer which is capable of handling 500 watts RMS, so it will deliver solid hard hitting bass, and the enclosure is fits nicely on the passenger side of the hatch, allowing full use of the 3rd row of seating, with no loss of valuable cargo space!

We integrate this enclosure with a matching amplifier to the factory Ford stereo system, including those models with SYNC systems. This allows you to retain you factory dash appearance and all of your factory controls. We even add in a dedicated Bass Volume Control so that you can set the subwoofer volume to the level you like, whatever you mood.

Stealthbox solutions are also available for 1991 to 2010 Ford Explorers and a wide range of other Ford models including Edge, Escape, F-150, Fusion, Focus, Mustang, Super Duty Trucks, Flex and more.

Give us a call, or drop by today and let us give your Explorer the bass improvement it needs! The Stealthbox & Driven Audio’s installation will make your Explorer sound louder, cleaner and better than you can imagine.

Driven Audio Staff - Nick, Steve, Tony & Ben

Welcome to the virtual home for Driven Audio, Abbotsford’s car audio specialists. Great, what does that mean to you? When you are ready to make your car sound great, fix a problem with your radio in your truck, or put a stereo in your boat or motorcycle, and you want to know what to do to get it done right – we know how, we have the right parts and equipment and we have the best technicians to get it all working for you.

Purchasing a great car stereo system these days can seem like a daunting task – you may like your radio but wish it sounded better or worked with your MP3 player or mobile phone, will your steering wheel controls still work, can you add navigation, get more bass but don’t want to loose any space. All of these are valid concerns, and often many stores don’t even consider them when talking with you. Fortunately Driven Audio understands all of these concerns and knows how to address them all and deliver a solution that you will love, without breaking your budget!

We are more than just audio, offering the latest technology to keep your vehicle safe with Smart Phone integrated security systems, allowing you to unlock, track and even start your vehicle from anywhere in the world, all from your iPhone, Droid or Blackberry. Staying safe is important to us and our backup camera’s give you eyes on the back of your car assisting you to backup safely in crowded parking lots or poor lighting conditions.

When your trip is longer than your little passengers may “enjoy” we’ve got you covered with rear-seat theatre solutions that let them watch an educational movie or play a fun game all while you get to enjoy your favourite music while focusing on the road and not a potential World War 3 breaking out in the back seat!

Cars and Trucks are what most people think of when the find out we are the “car stereo guys,” but we love all mobile rides – Motorcycles, boats, jet-ski’s, RV’s, ATV’s – anything with a battery that can move really! Oh, and Yes – we have done stereo’s on them all. So if you like to get out and cruise on a bagger, hit the waves, or explore the backwoods trails we can equip you with the right gear to make sure the soundtrack for your adventures rocks like it should!

Today we had a chance to redo the audio system on a stock 2006 Mazda 3 Sport. While this car had the factory audio upgrade (6 disc changer, slightly better speakers), the owner was never quite happy with it and asked Driven Audio to help build a better system. The full setup involved the installation of all new JL speakers as well as a 600 watt amplifier and a 12″ subwoofer.

The owner is an avid camper, so we wanted to preserve as much space in the hatchback as we could. To that end, we decided to use a slim subwoofer and hide the subwoofer and amplifier in the spare tire well underneath the floor of the hatchback. This involved raising the floor of the hatchback slightly, but resulted in the subwoofer and amplifier being completely concealed. Better yet, the entire trunk space was still available for storing camping gear!

Amplifier and Slim Subwoofer

The owner was extremely pleased with the end result, and will be blasting some tunes out in the great outdoors again soon!