Car Audio — Tunes-N-Tint

1995 Ford F-350 Stereo Upgrade for Lakeland Client

April 10, 2018 By Staff

At the suggestion of a friend, the owner of this cool 1995 Ford F-350 dropped by Tunes-N-Tint to inquire about improving the sound of his stereo system. After talking to the client about how he enjoys his music and having a look at his truck, we suggested that adding a high-quality amplifier and a subwoofer would provide the performance improvement he was after.

Our team installed a JL Audio RD900/5 amplifier on the back wall of the truck. The four main channels of the amp provide up to 70 watts of power to the front and rear speakers, while the dedicated subwoofer channel can pump out an impressive 500 watts for bass. A JL Audio CS110TG-W3 Truck PowerWedge subwoofer system fits nicely against the back wall.

We used a MESA AKC4 four-gauge copper power kit to feed power from the battery to the amplifier. Once everything was installed, our team set the sensitivity controls and crossovers for the amp to provide a balanced, but fun, overall sound from the system.

The client loves the way his truck sounds! If you are looking to improve your sound system, drop by or send us an e-mail.

Adding Bluetooth to Your Existing Radio

April 10, 2018 By Staff

Did you know that the staff at Tunes-N-Tint in Lakeland, Florida, are experts in adding Bluetooth to any vehicle? That’s right: We can add Bluetooth hands-free and audio streaming capabilities to your car, truck or SUV without replacing your existing radio. Let’s look at a few ways we can make communication and entertainment safer and easier while you drive.

iSimple TranzIt BLU HF

Our most popular solution for adding Bluetooth to a vehicle is the iSimple ISFM2351. Also known as the TranzIt BLU HF, this intelligent interface allows us to add hands-free calling and audio streaming functions to almost any vehicle. While most add-on Bluetooth solutions offer mediocre outgoing call quality, the BLU HF includes a dedicated high-quality microphone to ensure that whomever you are calling can hear you clearly.

Easy One-Button Interface

The TranzIt BLU HF kit includes a simple-to-use button that we can install discreetly in your vehicle. You can use this button to activate the voice recognition functions on your iPhone or Android-based smartphone. Once the phone is connected, you can make phone calls, send text messages, check voicemail and even ask for navigation directions without having to touch your phone. You can also pick the music you want to listen to from the songs stored on your phone or a streaming service like Pandora, Google Play Music, Apple Music, Tidal or iHeartRadio.

Intelligent Information Display

If your radio includes RDS display on the FM tuner, the TranzIt BLU HF will display the phone number of whoever is calling you or let you know the name of the song that is playing over the Bluetooth A2DP connection. Simply tune the radio to 98.1 to hear audio from your phone. If there is a local radio station on that frequency, iSimple offers a free app to let you change the radio station to something that works in your area.

Bluetooth Upgrade Options

If you want more functionality, we carry a variety of Bluetooth upgrade solutions. We have stand-alone kits with small displays that we can integrate into your vehicle. We also carry dozens of source unit upgrade options that include Bluetooth hands-free and audio streaming functions, as well as smartphone integration solutions like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The options are nearly limitless!

Tunes-N-Tint Makes Adding Bluetooth Easy

If you need to communicate safely while driving, drop by Tunes-N-Tint in Lakeland and speak to a member of our sales team about the iSimple ISFM2351 or any of our other solutions that make adding Bluetooth to your vehicle quick and easy. Our team will help you choose the perfect upgrade. For more information, give us a call or send us an e-mail using our online contact form.

The Benefits of Adding an Auxiliary Battery to Your Audio System

April 5, 2018 By Staff

Tunes-N-Tint in Lakeland has mastered the art of adding an auxiliary battery to a client’s vehicles. Whether you need it for a high-power audio system or to provide additional power to a winch, off-road lighting or air-ride suspension system, we have premium solutions that can more than double the energy reserves of your vehicle. Let’s look at a few of the benefits of upgrading or adding an additional battery to your car, truck, SUV or boat.

Extra Capacity for Extended Operation

No device can store energy as efficiently as a high-quality battery. If you enjoy listening to the audio system in your vehicle or boat without running the engine, only a battery can extend how long the system will play.

We can add a second battery or upgrade your existing battery to ensure you can rock out to your favorite tunes for hours.

Extra Current Delivery

Do you have a small car, but want a big stereo? There’s no way the factory alternator on a 1990 Honda Civic is going to feed a 2,000 watt amplifier. By adding an upgraded battery like the M.E.S.A. MPower MP1750 or the awesome MP2150, your vehicle will be able to deliver the current your stereo system needs to reproduce music at amazing volume levels.

Having an extra battery will help your system sound better at higher volumes and can dramatically increase the longevity of your amplifiers.

Never Get Stranded Again

Have you ever been fishing and or hanging out with friends, only to find it hard to start the motor when it’s time to head home? We can install a secondary electrical system for your accessories that will leave your main battery ready to start the engine at the push of a button.

Depending on your application, we offer high-current relays, dual battery switches and battery isolators to ensure you can get home safely and efficiently. We even have dual battery systems for off-road applications.

Your Auxiliary Battery Experts

Not only do we offer great products, our team of technicians is available to ensure your auxiliary battery system is installed safely and reliably. We’ll let you know what parts may be required to ensure the system operates the way you want and execute the installation using the best safety practices available.

If you are in the Lakeland area and looking for help in upgrading the electrical system in your vehicle for increased capacity, performance or safety, drop by Tunes-N-Tint and speak with a member of our sales team. You also can reach us by e-mail using the contact page on our website for more information about any of our products or services.

Tunes-N-Tint’s Award-Winning History

November 13, 2017 By Staff

If you are in the Lakeland, Florida, area, then you have undoubtedly heard of Tunes-N-Tint. Our mobile enhancement business has been serving Central Florida for years. We thought it would be interesting to give our clients some insight into the history of the company and outline some of the services we offer.

Location History

Tunes-N-Tint started as a mobile installation company in Tampa in 2000. After much initial success, we decided in 2001 that it was time to open a retail facility to provide our clients and staff with a way to experience our products and services before purchasing. We grew quickly and had to find a second location for increased storage.

The next step was to open a second location in Lakeland in 2007. The Lakeland store also grew quickly, resulting in opening a third location in central Lakeland in 2009, and then a South Lakeland location in 2011.

In 2012, we made a significant change. We spun off the Tampa location into a separate company, changed our name to Tunes-N-Tint and consolidated the Lakeland locations into our single state-of-the-art store at 4980 US Highway 98N.

With ample parking, well-equipped installation bays and a showroom that features modern interactive displays, our current location is well-known as one of the top automotive accessory and restyling centers in the area.

Staff Training and Certification

A business is nothing without its staff. We have employed more than 100 technicians over the years and they have all been certified by the Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP) program – the only nationally recognized program of its kind in our industry. Currently, all of our technicians are both MECP-certified and have their Automotive Service Excellence (ASE ) A6 Electrical and Electronic Systems accreditation. Almost all of our team members, including management and sales staff, share this same training.

Over the years, we have been part of the MERA, ICE, ME, CEA (now CTA), IWFA and MESA professional organizations. We are active in various industry groups and regularly collaborate with other successful retailers to expand our knowledge and service offerings.

Products and Services

While our name tells our clients about our most popular services, we are indeed a one-stop-shop for most automotive accessory, styling and entertainment upgrade solutions. Our showroom is equipped with individual displays that highlight our core offerings.

Our services include:

Car Audio/Speakers
OE Integration
Subwoofers
Power Sports/Motorcycles
Marine Audio
Mobile Video
Window Tinting
Custom Vehicle Graphics
Truck Accessories
Lighting Upgrades
Accent and Accessory Lighting
Interior and Upholstery Upgrades
Aftermarket Wheels
Train Horns

Investment in Facility Equipment

To be able to work efficiently, we have invested a great deal of money in equipment for our store. We have an in-house CNC-controlled laser cutter and a 3D printer and scanning system. Our woodworking area is equipped with a large table saw, multiple router stations, a wide variety of router templates and a complete dust collection system.

Since we began tinting in 2001, we have used computerized cutting to ensure each piece of window film fits your vehicle perfectly. We were one of the first companies in Florida to use computerized cutting. We also have an interactive display that demonstrates the thermal properties of the different films we offer.

Our Brand Partners

While installation and fabrication equipment and skills are paramount to providing our clients with exceptional upgrade solutions, our product partners are equally important. We have chosen brands for their balance of performance, value and reliability. Some of our key partners are Rockford Fosgate, JL Audio, Kenwood, Kicker, Pioneer, Viper, 3M and Rhino Linings.

Industry and Peer Recognition

We have been chosen as one of the Top 50 retailers by Mobile Electronics magazine for 10 years. We have made the Top 12 many times, several of our team members have been on the Top 50 and Top 12 lists for installers, and member of our team was voted as Rookie of the Year by Mobile Electronics magazine in 2016. We also won the coveted Best Store Presentation award in 2015.

Our team and facility were recently featured in an issue of Mobile Electronics magazine with a group photo on the cover. We have received “The Recruiter” award from MESA and were one of the charter (first three) members of the Gold Group as well as the first member from Florida.

Visit Tunes-N-Tint Today!

If you are in Central Florida and looking for the best value and performance in mobile enhancement solutions, we invite you to visit Tunes-N-Tint in Lakeland. Our sales team would be happy to develop a solution that meets your needs. For more information about any of our products or services, give us a call or send an e-mail using our online contact form. We look forward to serving you.

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