MASSIVE AUDIO and A.I.R. & Associates On The Road In New England

IN NEW ENGLAND (06.10.26) – Art Reckless and his firm A.I. R & Associates is a rep firm that’s on the road connecting with dealers and showing brands on his line card. A swing last week with John Velez showcased the MASSIVE AUDIO brand to a number of dealers in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Velez, MASSIVE AUDIO National Sales Manager travel from HQ in Southern California and they were on the road Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

John Velez and Art Rickless (R) flank Kenny Eskandari at City Sound in Bridgeport CT.

Art Rickless is an industry veteran that is ‘old school’ and understands the importance of personal in-store connections with dealers in the territory. Reckless also understands that you can’t feel the bass in your chest or experience the highs and mids on a smartphone or laptop…. it really takes the in-store experience.

The dealers spotlighted in this article all have very impressive showrooms that show consumers in the area they are really invested to serve their customers. The first stop on Tuesday was at City Sound in Bridgeport CT. Owner Kenny Eskandari is a strong supporter of MASSIVE AUDIO. At the stop John and Art showed Kenny models in the new lineup consisting of Pro audio speakers and subs. Kenny had a very positive reaction to the new products and mentioned the great profit margins.

Art and John flank Glen at Custom Car Sound in West Springfield MA.

The next stop was at Custom Car Sound in West Springfield, MA. Owner Glen Aloisi has been very enthused with his MASSIVE AUDIO sales and look forwards to carrying the new massive Pro audio products along with new subs.

The next stop spotlighted on the swing was at Rafa Sound in Framington MA. Owner Rafael Queiroz welcomed John and Art and was excited to see the new products that they were showcasing. Rafael mentioned that MASSIVE AUDIO products produce clean and loud Sound. Rafael was very receptive to the new products showcased his appreciation by placing a large order. 

Rafael is flanked by Art and John at Rafa Sound in Framington MA.

In a phone call with the 12volt Central Studios Rafael mentioned it was terrific to see factory staff on the road with a territory rep like Art.

The last stop spotlighted was at Enzo Motoring in Worchester MA. Art and John related the time spent with owner Orlando Garrastegui was extremely positive as Orlando was impressed with all the new MASSIVE AUDIO products and looks forward to certainly driving business.

Orlando was in Garrastegui, Shop owner, along with Art and John are picture in the Enzo Motoring shop in Worcester MA. Orlando was extremely impressed with all the new MASSIVE AUDIO products and is looking forward to driving business with the MASSIVE AUDIO line.

Over the three days there were several more stops along the way to let dealers in New England know about the exciting new products. In addition to new products MASSIVE AUDIO has new banners for showrooms and T-shirts that will supply plenty of POP for Massive retailers to offer their customers.
Velez stated “Spending time with Art visiting dealers was a great experience. Art is really connected with dealers in his territory and it really showed as we spent time in the dealer’s stores.”

Stay tuned as MASSIVE AUDIO will continue to be on the road across the country.

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