12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (08.24.24) The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. The weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is now spinning in Year 6.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 285th time on Friday morning August 23rd. The Wheel landed on the Kenwood space and the NWA Custom Audio slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning spin was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.

We reached out to the lucky winning retailer in Bentonville, AR to let them know the news that the Kenwood prize will be headed their way. We talked to Logan Mustin and he was happy to hear the news and said the Kenwood dash cam world be a great prize. We have the item in the 12volt Central Studios and will send that way..

Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace.

12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include KICKER, NavAtlas, RDV, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, Kenwood, JVC, THINKWARE, Race Sport Lighting, EBS Audio, King Boxes and Massive Audio. 12volt News $100. cash awards also have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for the winning 12volt retailer.

Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK,  Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME,  Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA,  Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, J H Audio in Bowling Green VA, The Car Audio Shop StL in High Ridge MO, Anthonys Car Stereo in North Highlands CA, Flynn Audio in Middleton WI, Living Loud Car Audio in Pelham AL, Trail Star Audio in Minnesota, On The Spot Audio in Pennsauken NJ, Animated Car Audio in Essex MD, West Coast Car Audio in Citrus Heights CA, Modified Auto Sound in East Alton IL, Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, J A Custom Audio in Houston TX Jose Electronics in North Hills CA,  Sound Proof Car Stereo in Douglasville GA, Auto Additions in Springfield IL, Elite Car Audio in Hollywood CA, Masters Car Stereo in Greenville SC, Audio Plus in Eden NC, Seismic AutoSound in Novato CA, Car Audio Addicts in Pittsburgh PA and AudioKing Tinting in Yakima WA, Arias Tint and Alarms in Duncanville TX, Odeh Car Audio in Gadsden AL, 12volt Specialist in Newark DE, Cutting Edge Audio in San Diego CA, Southern Auto Fab in Lafayette LA, California Sound in Fontana CA, Big Boyz Toyz in Florence SC, 740 Audio in Athens OH and 12volt Outfitters in Hollywood FL., High Quality Auto Sound, Lawrence MA, Custom Car Stereo SC in Spartanburg SC, Zier Box in Dallas TX, Maximum in Manville NJ, Audio Car Stereo in Miami FL, Mach 1 Audio in Washington MO, Doren Car Stereo in Queens Village NY, Side-x-Side Audio in South Charleston WV, Sound Concept in Nanuet NY, Pda Road Gear in Littleton CO and A-Plus Audio and Tinting  Newington CT, Audio Electronics in Indianapolis IN, Tint and Sound in Frederick MD, Tint World Wilmington DE, VIP Autoworks in Mentor OH, All Out Audio in Killeen TX, Yong’s Audio in Indianapolis IN, Custom Audio Concepts in Lima OH, Clear Vibrations in Quakertown PA, The Outlaw Garage in Columbia TN, Xpert Car Audio in Layton UT, No Doubt Window Tint in Ardmore OK, San Diego Car Stereo in San Diego CA, Smart Audio in Lawrence MA, Car Audio One in Chula Vista CA, Audio Excellence in Orlando FL, Ultimate Sounds 1 in Wilmington NC, King Kong Custom Audio in Albuquerque NM. Manny’s Customs in Stockton CA, OD Car Audio in Pasco WA, Car Tunes on Line in Largo FL, INOV8 Audio in Houston TX, Kartel Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, Pro Auto Sound in Hialeah FL Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Fabulous Auto Alarms in Passaic NJ, Jimmy_Sound_System in Lawrence MA, American Audio Concepts in Houston TX, Arias Tint and Alarm in Duncanville TX, Big Papas Car Audio in Cincinnati OH, Houston Audio Lab in Houston TX, 901 Sound in Memphis TN, Kurtz Car Stereo in Traverse City MI, Sound By Stephen, Music In Motion in Alsip IL, Current Automotive Design in Sparta NJ, Prestige Sounds in Pompano Beach FL, Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Telza Audio in Columbia SC, Limelight Automotive in Webster NY, Victory Lap Auto Restyling East Moline IL, Unique Audio VA in Lorton VA, Builds by Paul in Litchfield AZ, Voodoo Customs in Haltom City TX, Elevated Design in Phoenix AZ, Mobilework/Tintworks in Santa Maria CA, Nappo Car Audio in Houston, Platinum Car Audio in Washington, Ballistic Audiowerks in Smithsburg MD,  Xteme-Car Audio in Bremerton WA, Beltline Motors in Decatur AL, Ultimate Sounds in Chattanooga TN, Santa Fe Auto Sound in Overland Park KS, Soundelux Car Audio in Chula Vista CA, Kartele Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, BK Audio in Pasco WA, CenCal Audio in Madura CA, Xtreme Auto Sound in Louisville KY,  Victorylap Auto Styling in East Moline IL, Car Trendz in Alexandria VA, BLVD Customs in Lakeland FL, Audio Systems in Montclair CA, Fitment_nyc_shop in Jamaica NY, King Audio in Norwalk CT. Foss Audio in Tukwila WA, OG Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, Tint and Tunes in Sacramento CA, Dr Dashboard in Evansville IN, The Sound Shop in Chino CA, Extreme Concepts in Albertville AL,The-King of Custom in Longwood FL, Car Audio Depot in Modesto CA and Audio Dreams in Acworth GA, PCH Custom Audio in Long Beach CA, Crazy Ralph’s Car Stereo in Gonzales LA,  Joe’s Cycle Therapy in Somerset MA and Cal Custom Audio in Tracy CA.

Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 286 on Friday, August 30th.

TORRANCE, CA (08.23.24) – Rydeen Mobile Electronics, a pioneer in vehicle safety and cutting-edge electronics design, is excited to unveil the latest innovation in driver assistance technology: CM-V90 AHD Digital Camera for Universal Use engineered to deliver crystal-clear imaging and advanced features, this robust camera enhances operational efficiency.

With the CM-V90 AHD, you get the best of both worlds. It offers both standard view when used in conjunction with Rydeen’s digital mirrors, and 90°down word- view providing you with the viewing needs. CM-V90 AHD Camera for Universal Use integrates with Rydeen digital mirror, such as the PV8-A, TOMBO360X, and 360VIEW-SPL.

The name “CM-V90 AHD” comes from its ability to provide a 90-degree vertical  viewing angle.

The CM-V90 AHD Camera is an upgrade option for Rydeen digital mirrors for commercial vehicle fleets, RVs, even for SUVs and pasanger vehicles.

The CM-V90 AHD Camera eliminates the need to manually adjust the camera while backing up. It provides a clear rear view just like viewing through a standard rear view mirror. As you start reversing, the camera automatically switches from a broadside view to a bumper view. The rear view of the vehicle is extremely comprehensive, offering expanded coverage on the sides, top, left, and right, allowing to see approaching vehicles quickly. In addition to these features, the CM-V90 AHD upgrade boasts a wider range of vertical and diagonal views and the ability to show the bumper while driving, making it particularly beneficial for owners of vans or larger vehicles.

CM-V90 AHD cameras utilizing the  SONY IMX 307 Image Sensor. The CM-V90 AHD features a side spherical view similar with a GoPro® Lens, which is curved, while the stock camera produces an almost flat image. The CM-V90‘s lens construction includes six layers of glass and one infrared filter, including an infrared filter.

The CM-V90 AHD Camera with a 30-feet Extension Cable. The super-wide viewing angle allows for a streaming and top-down view with just one camera. The digital AHD signal enables sharp and high-resolution 1080P picture quality. It offers high-definition clarity, enhanced low-light performance, and an expansive viewing angle. It is rugged and weatherproof, and the CM-V90 AHD Camera provides comprehensive features tailored to the needs.

Key Features:

• Wide Viewing Angle: Offers an expansive viewing angle of D170° x H175° x V94°(±5°), providing comprehensive coverage around your vehicle.

• High-Resolution 1080p Recording: Captures footage in stunning clarity with a resolution of 1945×1097 pixels, ensuring you miss no details on the road.

• Durability: The IP67 waterproof rating guarantees protection against the elements, making it suitable for all weather conditions.

• Low Light Performance: With a minimum illumination rating of less than 0.1 Lux, it performs impeccably in low-light conditions, ensuring round-the-clock safety.

“Universal car cameras have become essential in modern vehicles, enhancing driver confidence during reversing and parking. With the introduction of digital mirror options by Cadillac, consumer awareness of these features has grown. At Rydeen, we responded by offering camera systems that allow customers to add this technology to their vehicles, even if it wasn’t originally equipped. The CM-V90 AHD 1080P rearview camera not only provides a wider and clearer view but also builds on the standard, giving you a complete view of what is behind you and also able to face straight down for complete bumper view, offering enhanced options for everyone—from commercial vehicles to traditional family sedans,” said Ruben Torres, National Sales Manager at Rydeen Mobile Electronics.

MODEL #: CM-V90 AHD MSRP: $200

Product page: https://rydeenmobile.com/product/cm-v90-ahd/

Demo video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPXzp5P14EE&t=569s

For more information or to place an order, please get in touch with us at 310-787-7880 or sales@rydeenmobile.com.

BELLEVUE, WA (08.23.24) – ESB Audio’s Novemila 9000 Speaker Series has won the coveted 2024-2025 EISA Award for in-car high-end component audio. This annual award celebrates new products that combine the most advanced technology, desirable features, and functional ergonomics, with best-in-class performance. EISA highlights products most likely to be appreciated by consumers seeking versatility, style, and performance. To win the EISA Award, ESB’s Novemila 9000 Series had to pass a comprehensive, multi-step judging process taking place over several months.

“We’re honored to have our new Novemila speaker line recognized with such a prestigious award”, said Chirs Bennett, ESB’s Director of US Sales. “There has been a lot of excitement from our retail partners and sound quality competitors about these speakers and this award.”

The Novemila 9000 Series consists of some of the most technologically advanced car speakers ever produced. Technology and design come together in a new and unusual aesthetic, thanks to elements like the iconic “flowers faceplate”, which is not only aesthetic, but also functions as an acoustic lens for the tweeter dome. Like the tweeter, the 165-millimeter woofer has also been designed to keep air flow under control. An oversized neodymium magnet helps to achieve perfect and homogeneous saturation of the magnetic gap for the benefit of the voice coil stroke. Always immersed in constant magnetic flux, this reduces distortion and increases dynamics. The carbon fiber membrane of the 9000 Series midranges and mid-woofer are made under vacuum in an autoclave, a high cost but efficient technology. These and many other features are an expression of ESB’s innovation and dedication to producing class-leading car speakers.

ESB Audio is an Italian speaker company with over a half century of electroacoustic history. Over the last 55 years, ESB navigated the winding road of high fidelity (home and automotive) through all its evolution, acquiring a wealth of experience and knowledge that is rarely encountered elsewhere. It has been an amalgamation of talented people, hard work, significant investment, and keen insights that have brought the new Novemila 9000 Series to fruition.

EISA- the European Imaging and Sound Association – is comprised of 56 technology magazines and websites from 27 countries, representing the world’s largest independent collaboration of experts in multimedia technologies. For over 40 years, EISA has been selecting the most innovative, cutting-edge products for its EISA Awards which are internationally recognized.

The complete 9000 Series 3-way component system consists of the Novemila 9.6W woofer, Novemila 9.3M midrange, and Novemila 9.1T-28 tweeter. The set carries a retail price of $3,899.99 and is available in the US through ESB authorized installers.

For specifications and more information, visit https://www.esbcar.com/9000-series

AUBURN HILLS, MI (08.22.24) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) will attend the 12th annual Great Smoky Mountain Jeep® Club Invasion (GSMJCI) at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, TN from Thursday, August 22 to Saturday, August 24. This is the third time Alpine will be at GSMJCI offering the latest dash and audio solutions designed specifically for the Jeep® Wrangler and Jeep® Gladiator driver. All products will be available for purchase during the event with special, event-only pricing.

Alpine will also have an installation bay, powered by Tampa-based Alpine Authorized Retailer Soundwaves, so customers can drive home with their Alpine purchase installed. The installation space will be located directly next to the Alpine booth space.

A 2018 Jeep® Wrangler demo vehicle will be on-site, featuring the i509-WRA-JL, a 9-inch Weather-Resistant Digital Media Receiver with Hi-Res Audio Playback. The unit was intentionally designed with the Jeep® driver in mind to visually emulate the design identity of the Jeep® interior and retain the features Jeep® drivers use the most. Other features, like wireless and wired Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, Hi-Resolution Playback (96kHz/ 24Bit), and one of the industry-first SiriusXM-Ready® head units enhanced with 360L and Hi-Res music streaming with TIDAL, make this the ultimate upgrade for the Jeep® driver.

A premium Dash Camera DVR-C320R with built-in drive assist and impact recording will also be installed to showcase the head unit pairing capabilities of the i509-WRA-JL. An Alpine PSS-24WRA sound system, with front 6.5” component speakers, 6.5” rear custom soundbar replacement speakers, 8” compact powered subwoofer, and 4-channel amplifier will be featured for in-vehicle sound upgrade demonstrations as well as an Alpine Weather-Resistant PSS-SX01 Sound System mounted to the roll bars to demonstrate exterior sound upgrade opportunities.

Alpine’s 2015 Jeep® Wrangler will also be on-site with similar Jeep®-specific solutions designed for older Jeep® Wranglers, including the i509-WRA-JK, DVR-C320R, PSS-22WRA Weather-Resistant Sound System, PSS-SX01, and HCE-TCAM1-WRA Spare Tire Rear-View Camera and Light System.

Alpine’s show vehicle “Switchback,” a 2020 Jeep® Gladiator, will showcase a custom truck bed build that features 40 motorized Bluetooth® speakers that articulate for optimal sound positioning, and a tailgate designed to look like an early Alpine stereo, complete with a large, functional volume knob and six classic “Alpine green” buttons on the faceplate to control the automation.

All GSMJCI visitors are encouraged to visit the Alpine booth and take advantage of the special, event-only deals and on-site installation services during the three-day event.

Visit alpine-usa.com for more.

SEASIDE, CA (08.21.24) – Exotics on Broadway was born as a unique event to focus entirely on the super, hyper and exotic car phenomenon. The 2024 event rolled on Saturday, August 17 down the main drag in Seaside, CA. 12volt retailer KarTunes Auto Stereo and Alarm is a fixture in the community and literally had a front row seat to all the days action.

Tim and Karen Haines own the business and welcomed this great event once again. Seaside CA is a community of just over 30,000 people and the event drew an estimated crowd of 43,000 during its five hour run. KarTunes is a long time Alpine retailer and Pete Bobsin was on the site with his Tesla to showcase the latest Alpine specific Tesla products in a demo set up right behind the KarTunes store.

“We had a very huge turnout again this year for Exotics on Broadway. Tim and Karen had a space set up for us to once again provide in-vehicle experiences for attendees to check out the latest Alpine specific Tesla products. The Alpine audio upgrade system in my Tesla provided a very significant improvement in audio accuracy and overall dynamic range. People who took a seat definitely had wide eyes and smiles on their faces. In all we engaged with over 60 people, with 40 actually taking a seat for the demos” Bobsin stated.

Continuing Bobsin commented “Customer feedback was great. A number of Tesla and other vehicles owners engaged with talks with Tim and Karen to schedule an installation time”

Tim Haines related “There certainly are a significant number of people that own Teslas in the market and many of them don’t know the benefits of the Alpine audio upgrades until they actually take a seat in the vehicle. We definitely created that Alpine experience for many who took a seat during the Exotics on Broadway event. We look forward to closing a number of Tesla sales.”

Visit alpine-usa.com and kartunes.com for more.

Super input and images from Pete Bobsin, Western Alpine Specialist.