It was late August 2003 in the Los Angeles area when more than 125 SUVs were vandalized with graffiti and a Hummer dealership was attacked with Molotov cocktails. Total damage was put at $5 million.

There's truly no disappointment like buckling in for a long drive, firing up your favorite playlist, and realizing that the car you're in clearly treated sound quality an afterthought. Sure, maybe ...