The 2026 Steel Valley Regional Cranked It Up July 17th-19th

WHEELING, WV (07.22.26) – The Steel Valley Regional XV rolled July 17,18,19 2026 returning to the Wesbanco Arena.
As before, this show featured the Top 48 SQ Showdown along with lASCA 3X, EMMA 3X, MASQ 3X and MECA 4X.

The SVR15 event filled the show floorat the WesBanco Arena.
“The amazing trophies ready for the Sunday night awards presentation” Larry Chijner commented.
More awards that were presented Sunday night.

EVENT HOURS were Friday, July 17th: Setup 12PM – 9PM, Saturday, July 18th: Competition began at 8AM, Sunday July 19th: Competition began at 8AM with Awards presentations starting at 6PM.

“This was definitely a Car Audio Sound Quality Show that had approximately 60 of the best sounding vehicles in the country competing with experienced sound quality judges. The SVR 15 was one of the ultimate sound quality contests in the USA!” Larry Chijner related.

The Top 48 at The SVR15
Amazing custom awards.
Chris Bennett (L) welcomed Kevin Mayo as a new ZAPCO America and ESB Audio USA Competitors Team Member.

Here is a List of SPONSORS for SVR XV. This show could not have happened if it wasn’t for the Continued Support of the
Manufacturers and Individuals:

  • ARC AUDIO Presents SVR XV-Title Brian Mitchell, Brad Ott, Fred Lynch
  • ZAPCO /ESB -Gold Sponsor Chris Bennett, Enzo
  • MSC AMERICA-BRAX/HELIX/MATCH/ BLAM- Gold Sponsor Jeff Smith, Larry Penn
  • KARMA MOBILE AUDIO-Silver TrophySponsor Adam Schlepphorst, Harry Kimura- Gold Sponsor
  • Creative Products Design-BronzeSponsor Mike Buononato
  • JL AUDIO/GARMIN-Gold Sponsor Manville Smith lan Gash HAROLD JONES Brothers Boxing Club-Silver Sponsor
  • Audio Intensity -PRIZE Sponsor Scott Welch
  • US ACOUSTICS-Silver Sponsor Mike Nicholls
  • Stereo Installs- Trophy Sponsor Bryan Huston David Wright
  • DAVIS DISTRIBUTION -Prize Sponsor Nate Taliani Chuck Fauser
  • Liquid HiFi-Prize Sponsor Ron Ronald K. Buffington
  • ECA4X (East Coast Aydiophiles) Richard Papasin

“Based on the excitement at SVR15 we are definitely looking forward to 2027 and SVR16” Chijner concluded.”