SEATTLE, WA (5.13.24) – The 10th annual Pacific NW Mobile Electronics Expo is set to bring members of the Mobile Electronics industry together this week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – May 13th through the 15th. Registration info is on their website https://www.pnwcee.com. This industry-only event is open to all industry-related dealers, reps, distributors and their employees.
“We are excited to once again create a positive atmosphere where dealers, their sales people and techs can learn about new products and technologies by interacting with factory personnel on the event floor, attending various trainings and experiencing demo vehicles outside” PNWCEE Founders Dan McMillian-In Phase Marketing and Mark Giovannetti-Pacific Rim Marketing related.
Pacific Northwest representative firms Crossover Marketing, Falcon Marketing and Oliver Marketing join with In Phase Marketing and Pacific Rim Marketing to host the 2024 Pacific NW Mobile Electronics Expo.
There will be a Welcome Reception on Monday evening for all who are attending the Expo on Monday – May 13, at 5 pm – followed by a new addition this new… NIGHT JAMS. NIGHT JAMS are evening training/informational sessions with presenters from Manufacturers discussing and demonstrating their latest products, techniques and information to help attendees stay current in the ever changing 12volt industry.
Monday NIGHT JAMS Motorcycle System Design & Installation class by Sam Walker of Walker Audio Designs and participating manufacturers rolls at 6:30 pm. Diamond Audio, Kenwood, JBL/Infinity, PowerBass and Metra will be participating and will showcase some of their latest motorcycle solutions during this Night Jams session.
Rounding out the evening NIGHT JAMS will be an OEM Integration Round Table class at 7:30 pm by participating manufacturers. Industry veterans from Alpine, Elettromedia, iDatalink, Focal, Gladen, Mosconi, Metra, PowerBass and more will showcase new OEM Solutions.
On Tuesday evening the NIGHT JAMS will kick off with a “Art of the Demo” Simplifying the Process of selling DSP by presenter Rob Haynes from JL Audio. The second NIGHT JAMS on Tuesday night will be OEM Audio Integration and Getting Good Results by Educar’s Ken Ward.
Ryan Gunter, The Executive Director at Mobile Electronics Specialists of America (MESA) has confirmed that he will be attending the Pacific NW Mobile Electronics Expo in Seattle, WA this week, May 13-15th. We are excited to have Ryan attend this year, as the MESA Dealer Group includes some of the finest Mobile Electronic stores in the country today according to the PNWCEE committee that puts on the Expo.
The PNWCEE Committee thanks all of the participating Representatives and Manufacturers for their efforts in putting together the 2024 Pacific NW Mobile Electronics Expo. Coming together as a team to generate an atmosphere of excitement, learning and networking in a united effort for Car Audio dealers, their salespeople and techs.
COLUMBUS, OH (05.13.24) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers continues its rapid growth with the opening of its first location in Ohio.
Tint World Columbus, owned and operated by Josh Vanlandingham, offers a comprehensive selection of high-quality automotive styling and aftermarket part services, including window tinting, paint protection films, ceramic coatings, and professional detailing.
Josh Vanlandingham is pictured behind the counter as the store is set to open. *Note the signature Tint World displays and signage.
“We’re proud to introduce the world-class Tint World brand to drivers and auto enthusiasts in Columbus and throughout the central Ohio region,” Vanlandingham said. “Thanks to the quality and value of their services and their wide range of expertise, Tint World is recognized as the go-to provider of window tinting, paint protection films, automotive audio and electronics, vinyl wraps and graphics, custom wheels and tires, and all other in-demand automotive services, as well as marine, commercial and residential solutions. We’re committed to ensuring Columbus drivers have everything they need for an enhanced driving and lifestyle experience.”
The install bay in the new Columbus location is set for jobs to begin to roll in for upgrades.
Tint World Columbus is located at 2002 Crown Plaza Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43235. To book an appointment, request a quote or learn more about services provided by Tint World Columbus, call (614) 695-3299 or visit https://www.tintworld.com/locations/oh/columbus-177/.
“Josh is a great addition to the Tint World family, and we’re thrilled to be working with him to connect our proven brand with drivers in Columbus and throughout Ohio,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “This is another important step in our growth and an opportunity to educate consumers about the convenience, value and industry-leading quality Tint World offers.”
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (05.13.24) – DD AUDIO is proud to introduce the VO-W700s, drivers made to satisfy an under-appreciated bandwidth between the bottom end of a midrange and the heavy lows of the subwoofer, striking a balance of clarity and power that puts them in a class of their own. With a rich pedigree tracing back to the 1990’s era of Digital Designs 9000 Series subwoofers, and a sleek undemanding profile, these woofers have been made for applications where depth is limited, but expectations are not.
The high powered dual magnet motor is focused through a precisely CnC cut magnet gap, utilizing distortion reducing shorting rings. The voice coil is a high temperature 4 layer copper wire, wound on a dual slit aluminum former for lower inductance and maximum heat transfer. The pressed cone, with weather resistant finish, offers increased rigidity and midrange ability. The dual spiders and high-density, closed cell foam rubber surround govern intense restoring force to deliver fast, hard transients while controlling low frequency flutter under high power.
These features make the VO-W700 woofers the ideal choice when the system design requires a higher crossover pointing to high output midranges, where normal subwoofer rolloff leaves a frequency gap. The bandwidth optimized build coupled with low inductance measures extend the usable frequency response octaves beyond that of traditional subwoofers of a similar design, like the old 9000 Series.
Best of all, the combination of high motor force, tight control, and compact cast frame, allow the VO-W700s to be used in small vented box designs, taking advantage of vehicle acoustic loading, allowing you to enjoy the low end punch with a higher frequency attack, from a myriad of locations in the most cramped of cabin spaces.
12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (05.11.24) 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 271st time on Friday morning May 10th. The Wheel landed on the RDV space and the CG Car Audio slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.
We reached out to the lucky winning retailer in Kissimmee FL with the news. Christopher Gonzalez was very happy to hear the news. and looking forward to receiving the RDV prize. Business is rocking there with a lot of OEM speaker business.
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, Maximum Power, AlloyGator, 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. 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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. and Foss Audio in Tukwila WA.
Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 272 on Friday, May 17th.
AUBURN HILLS, MI (05.10.24) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) will attend the 2024 Pacific Northwest Mobile Electronics Expo at the Double Tree by Hilton at Southcenter in Seattle, Washington from Monday, May 13 to Wednesday, May 15 where they will offer vehicle demonstrations and detailed training on new and exciting product offerings.
Alpine will have a booth equipped with two demo vehicles showcasing the precision auto-tuning capabilities of the Alpine OPTIM8™ 8-Channel Sound Processor and Amplifier and the industry’s first complete sound system upgrade designed specifically for Tesla.
Gregg Thomas, Director of National Sales for the Alpine Brand Division at Alps Alpine North America, Inc., will co-host an “OEM Integration” roundtable discussion on Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the “Paradise” room covering the importance of understanding the benefits and overcoming the challenges of OEM Integration.
Colin Vargo, Alpine Brand Specialist for the East Coast Regions, will lead two training sessions on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in “Summit 1” and Wednesday at 10:10 a.m. in “Summit 2” covering the transformational power of Alpine’s OPTIM™ family line and the powerful sound system upgrade kits designed specifically for Tesla.
Additional staff members include Alpine’s Regional Manager for the West Coast Region, Jason Hannon, and representatives from Falcon Sales and Marketing, who will be available to answer product questions and support vehicle demonstrations.
All attendees are encouraged to register and attend Alpine training sessions by visiting www.pnwcee.com/trainings.
BLOOMINGTON, MN (05.10.24) – The D Source Distributing Dealer Appreciation Open House is set for Tuesday, May 14th at the company’s HQ. Nearly 2 dozen of the industry’s top brands will be in the house to showcase their latest products and connect with dealers from across the territory. PowerBass and Lucas Lighting training sessions too.
“The buzz across the territory has been super. There have been over 100 dealers already register and many are bringing Team members. The doors open at 10 and we will have lunch at 12. At 2 PM Erik Harbour will be doing training and there will be a Lucas Lighting training at 4 PM. At 5 o’clock there will be dinner and all the raffles will start at 7 PM. There is over $5000 cash plus prizes that will be available during the show raffle. Dealers will earn one ticket for every $500 they spend to enter into the raffle. It’s going to be exciting” Josh Burris, DNR Sales, related.
PowerBass countertop OE Fit Speaker and Bluetooth portable speaker countertop displays outside the showroom.
AudioControl speaker raffle items displayed.
Jeff Causton, D Source Principal, stated “Support from our vendor partners has been terrific. We are set to have a solid schedule of products on display, factory staffs onsite, trainings, networking, dinner and such a great lineup of raffle items plus the always popular CASH. Looking forward to welcoming dealers and vendor partners next week.”
“I’m looking forward to seeing Jeff and Josh plus working with their team to showcase our latest product to dealers across the area. During the training, we will certainly spotlight features, advantages and the benefits for dealers to let their customers know about when it comes to our Bluetooth products and mobile electronics products” Erik Harbour, PowerBass VP, related. Harbour will be traveling from the company’s HQ in LA to attend the event.
CLEARWATER, FL (05.10.24) – Say hello to StingerDealer.com – your digital hub for all things Stinger.
StingerDealer (previously StingerSolutions) focuses on you, the dealer, and is aimed at giving you all the information, products selection, and exceptional customer solutions as before.
As always, we are committed to creating excellent experience for our dealer network and look forward to continuing to serve you. Click the links below to visit our product pages or visit us directly at StingerDealer.com.
DALLAS, TX (05.09.24) – Sunday, May 5th was the date of the SSR Distributors Dealer Show at the company’s Dallas location. The 25,000 square foot location was packed with over 400 people on site with well over 80 dealers plus over three dozen manufacturers represented by factory and rep firms in the territory.
Dealers made stops at booth to meet with exhibitors.
Tracy Farr, SSR VP Sales/Ops, related, “Our Dallas team worked very hard to draw an amazing turnout from 12volt dealers from across the territory. The support from our vendor partners and their representatives was also over the top. Right at 40 of our 12volt vendors and manufacturers displayed their products on tables and areas we set up throughout the warehouse. We offered crazy deals on select products at the event. Demo vehicles were also live in the parking lot.”
Dealers stopped at booths to meet with exhibitors.
Big Mike drew a crowd every time there was a raffle drawing.
Barry Beller and Jonathan Brothers (R) lighted the showroom with the Heise display in the Metra booth.
Free food, thousands of dollars in giveaways and TONS of new products on display drew 12volt specialists and their respective crews to participate in the Mega event. AutoTech Engineering and Uniden along with Rockford Fosgate and Kenwood held training sessions for dealers in attendance.
Jimmy Bradfield, Momentum Marketing, was upfront and conducted a training session Motorcycle Audio.
Unique show vehicles were spotlighted outside where attendees enjoyed lunch.
SSR CEO Amir Dhanani (R) and COO Arshad Dhanani flank dealers as they finished a lunch in an office.
SSR CEO Amir Dhanani, COO Arshad Dhanani and Media Specialist & SSR University Trainer Paul Galanos traveled from Houston to be on site for the Dallas Dealer Show.
OXNARD, CA (05.09.24) – B.I.G (BOSS Audio Systems, Planet Audio, SSL) proudly announces the addition of a seasoned industry expert to its team. With over three decades of experience in car audio innovation and a proven track record of success, Jason Digos joins B.I.G. as Senior Sales Trainer.
At B.I.G, Digos will use his deep understanding of audio to fuel product development and boost the brand’s visibility in the market, building out robust training programs to support growth of our dealers, and bring expert installation knowledge in helping DIYs better their sound system. His position signifies B.I.G.’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge audio solutions.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the team at B.I.G,” said Digos. “In my time in car audio, I’ve always been all about creating the best sound experiences. I can’t wait to bring that passion to B.I.G and help take things to the next level.”
Jason Digos
Jason relocated to California to pursue further education while continuing his passion for car audio, landing a position at Breakers Stereo in Oxnard. Standing out with his skills and hard work, he was later recruited by Rockford Fosgate, where he spent a decade building iconic demo cars and contributing to OEM audio systems for brands like Nissan and Mitsubishi.
After Rockford Fosgate, Digos founded his own company, specializing in Home A/V and networking systems. Collaborating with brands like Diamond Audio/Cerwin Vega and Elettromedia, he made significant contributions to product development and market expansion.
In recent years, Jason played a crucial role at MSC-America in establishing Audiotec Fischer and BLAM Brands in the U.S. His extensive experience and industry insights have cemented him as a trusted authority in car audio.
“We are so excited to welcome Jason to the B.I.G family,” said Navid Farhand, Executive Vice President at B.I.G. “With his know-how and impressive record, he’s going to be key as we grow. B.I.G. is committing more than just quality products, we believe in elevating our customers experience by further building out local customer support and trainings!”
VANCOUVER, BC (05.09.24) – Billy Alexandre, THINKWARE National Sales Manager, is pleased to appoint Mark and Valentina Giovannetti with Pacific Rim Marketing (PRM) as THINKWARE’s rep firm covering WA, OR, & ID (Boise North to CDA).
The THINKWARE samples just arrived at the Pacific Rim office in Seattle. Valentina arranged the products and Mark snap this image. See Valentina and Mark Giovannetti with Billy Alexandre at the Pacific Northwest Mobile Electronics Expo next week.
“We are also excited to be showcasing THINKWARE’s innovative dash cam technology for the first time at the upcoming 2024 Pacific NW Mobile Electronics Expo, next week May 13-15 in Seattle.”
Billy Alexandre, THINKWARE Sales Manager, shows a selection of products in his Vancouver showroom. See these products at the Expo.
“Valentina and I are very happy to join the THINKWARE Rep Firm team. The Dash Cam category has so many positives for safety and convenience for consumers. Virtually very driver who pulls up to a 12volt retailer is a potential customer for a dash cam. I hear stories frequently about people who had a dash cam video to document an accident to show the accident was not their fault. Also the dash cam category does not take a large inventory investment. That’s a real win/win/win for all with sales and installation profit” Mark Giovannetti related.”
“I invite all dealers at the Expo to stop by to say hello to me and learn why THINKWARE’s Dash Cams are some of the most innovative and reliable on the market today. We will also be offering an EXPO Special during the event!” Alexandre concluded.
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