HOLLY HILL, FL (07.19.2021) – Metra Electronics is now shipping two new dash kits with their biggest built-in touchscreen yet; a 7-inch color display. These new TurboTouch dash kits are the first of their kind, with previous kits in this series having a 4.3-inch built-in touchscreen in addition to the opening for the aftermarket radio screen. The 95-6552B dash kit fits 2015 and up* Dodge Charger models and the 95-6553B fits 2015 and up* Chrysler 300 models, giving the interior a high-tech, upgraded look and feel. The kits include the necessary wiring harness, antenna adapter, steering wheel control interface, USB/AUX-IN replacement panel, and data interface for a complete installation.
On both kits, the built-in 7-inch touchscreen displays and controls all climate and most of the personalization features that would typically be lost when removing the factory radio components. The kits also retain the factory audio controls on the steering wheel, retain the factory backup camera, safety chimes, and R.A.P. (Retained Accessory Power). Modifications are necessary for the bottom part of the dashboard, and replacement parts to retain the USB panel and the factory 3.5mm AUX-IN jack are included. These kits also provide accessory power (12volt 10-amp) and provide NAV outputs for parking brake, reverse, and speed sense. Balance and fade audio features are also retained, but only in non-amplified models. Both dash kits are designed for standard Double-DIN radios to go below the built-in 7-inch touchscreen and are painted scratch-resistant matte black to match the factory appearance.
95-6552B: Fits 2015-up* Dodge Charger
95-6553B: Fits 2015-up* Chrysler 300
Product Specifications
Built-in 7-inch color touchscreen display for climate and personalization features
Includes Axxess interface to retain the climate and steering wheel control functions
Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp)
Retains R.A.P. (Retained Accessory Power)
Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, speed sense)
Retains audio controls on the steering wheel
Retains safety warning chimes
Retains the factory backup camera
Retains the factory 3.5mm AUX-IN jack and USB (with replacement parts included)
Retains balance and fade (non-amplified models only)
Works in both amplified and non-amplified systems
Sub-dash modifications are necessary
Painted scratch-resistant matte black
Wiring harness included
Antenna adapter included
Micro “B” USB updatable
Visit MetraOnline.com for up-to-date, vehicle specific information.
SHREVEPORT LA (07.17.21) WTF…Win This Friday. Action Audio Store won the 12volt News $100. Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday morning, July 16th
The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Eight months ago we celebrated the 2nd Anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 136th time on Friday morning July 16th. The Wheel landed on the 12volt News space. The Action Audio Store slip was drawn from the jar and an Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted. We reached out by phone and talked with a very nice lady who said she would give the good news to Kenston Harry at the Wethersfield CT store. 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, SiriusXM, Accele, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, AIS, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and ZZ-2. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for a 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 and 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 and California Audio in West Valley City UT. Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, July 23rd.
WILDWOODS, NJ (07.16.2021) – The NJ Jeep Invasion drew literally thousands of Jeeps and Jeepers to the Wildwoods Beach on the New Jersey shore July 9th thru 11th. The entire Jeep only event is on the sand just a couple hundred feet from the Atlantic Ocean and right next to the 2 mile long Wildwood iconic Boardwalk. There were 2 full days of Jeep only access and over 75 vendors representing top companies showcasing aftermarket products for Jeeps. In addition Jeepers could run the obstacle course on the beach set up by Rausch Creek Off Road Park.
Jeeps on the Wildwoods Beach at the NJ Jeep Invasion stretch for well over a mile.
The 717 Companies 40’ Toy Hauler pulled out and headed to The NJ Jeep Invasion.
717 Car Audio was one of the vendors on the sand with a major presence…in fact a 60’ x 100’ booth layout. 12volt Marketing Group vendors AAMP Global Brands plus MB Quart had booths set up adjacent to 717 Car Audio. On Thursday night Hurricane Irene rolled across the area and took out the MB Quart tent that had been setup during the day.
The 717 Car Audio booth set up and ready.
The company dog Blue made the trip to provide security.
717 Car Audio is located in Mountville PA which is about 140 miles from Wildwoods. One Wednesday morning, July 7th, the team pulled out towing a 40’ Toy Hauler plus a 22’ trailer for the 3 hour trip to set up at the NJ Jeep Invasion. 717 Car Audio is part of the 717 Companies group that includes 717 Wraps and Graphics plus 717 Shirt Shop. The 40’ Toy Hauler, that was filled with inventory and supplies for the event, is completely wrapped with amazing full color graphics…that’s both sides and back. How about 900 square feet of eye-catching graphics to make your booth stand out on the beach! The 22’ trailer carried the loaded Pink ‘Fight Like A Girl’ Jeep.
Jeepers filled the install tent to upgrade their rides.
717 Car Audio’s Scott Wagner, who contributed details for this article, stated “Stephanie and Jeremy definitely do it right with display and presentations. We had a staff of seven plus two of us were accompanied by our wives who also worked the event. We had very nice places to stay in the campground just a few miles from the event. Over the course of the NJ Jeep Invasion 717 Car Audio did a ton of business that included installations under the tent on the sand. Saturday is was 8AM til 8PM even thought the event wrapped at 5PM.”
The 717 Car Audio Toy Hauler was filled with inventory.
With the Stinger Off Road Team tent located by the 717 Car Audio it was a great setup. The Stinger Heigh 10 is a top seller for Jeepers looking to upgraded their media head units. The Stinger team presented products to Jeepers and the 717 team closed the sale and made the installations. In the 717 Car Audio Toy Hauler there was MB Quart inventory that was sold and installed on site too. There were 3 of the new MQ Quart Jeep Tailgate speaker systems sold and installed.
Frankie Mark stated “The Jeep vehicle is so hot in the marketplace. Being on site at this huge Jeep only event was a great opportunity to work with key partners, connect with Jeepers and drive business.
Just last month 717 Car Audio had a very successful event at the Bantam Jeep Festival in Butler PA. The weekend of July 24th and 25th it’s Carlisle PA for another big Jeep event.
LANSING, MI (07.16.2021) – Electronic Outlet is set the celebrate the milestone 50-Year Anniversary with an in-store event on Saturday, July 17th, that runs from 10AM until 5PM.
A very proud John Palvik related, “We have been running a big ad blitz on local television and are looking for a monster day with a car show plus factory staff members. We are offering discounts on products and labor with priority bookings. Refreshments of course will be available along with a catered BBQ lunch.”
Continuing, Palvik stated, “We are letting area consumers know about in-venicle connectivity and included the new CRUX wireless Apple Car mod in our TV ads. We will have a working demo in the new Dodge RAM truck here in the lot for the event.”
Bob English, Altron International Owner, offered, “Congratulations to John Palvik for 50 successful years in the electronics business. Over the years we have seen many changes in our industry and it just keeps us going! Blessed wishes for a great day on July 17 and here’s hoping you get a vacation afterward. From one old-timer to another, sincere wishes for continued success from me and all at Altron International.”
“Mike, the first car stereo unit we sold was a Hitachi under dash 8-track and we sold a lots of them. Craig 8-tracks too back in the day when it was Craig/Pioneer. You had to be careful installing the Craig Hump Mount Powerplay because you could run a screw into the transmission,” Palvik related in a phone call with the 12volt news.
“I was just 19 after 6 months of military time in the National Guard with $3000. in my pocket and said let’s do this. It’s been a great journey and I have enjoyed my run,” Palvik concluded.
BOCA RATON, FL (07.16.2021) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers recently hired Nicholas Sherman as its new front-end developer.
A graduate of the University of Florida, Sherman started his career as a market and data analyst. Deciding to switch his occupation, he enrolled in a 400-hour coding boot camp and received his full stack developer certification. After a stint developing skills for the Amazon Alexa and supporting web service pipeline work, he joined Tint World.
Nicholas Sherman
“It’s been great joining the Tint World family and being able to make a difference on a daily basis,” Sherman said. “I started my career with a 500-person firm and was just another number there. Here I’m a central part of the team and am dedicated to helping our company and franchisees succeed in the years ahead.”
As front-end developer, Sherman is responsible for an ongoing redesign and overhaul of the Tint World website to make it faster, more responsive and fluid, and more robust. He also assists the marketing department with email campaigns, newsletters, and other promotions.
“Nick is an awesome addition to our headquarters team,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, CEO and president of Tint World. “His technical expertise and experience will ensure that our website – the public face of our brand – provides the easiest, best and most up-to-date informational and e-commerce experience for site visitors. His contributions are vital to the future growth of the franchise.”
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers offer sales and installation of auto accessories, mobile electronics, audio video equipment, security systems, custom wheels and tire packages, window tinting, vehicle wraps, paint protection films, detailing services, nano ceramic coatings, maintenance and repair services, and more.
SANFORD, ME (07.15.2021) – Monday, January 4th, marked the ‘soft opening’ of the new 8000 square foot Sanford Sound store in Sanford, ME. Now, after just over 6 record months, staff members recently returned from KnowledgeFest in Orlando. “We have had a remarkable 6 months business wise and KnowledgeFest in Orlando with store staff Kevin O’Malley, Andrew Lockhart and myself was very rewarding. We closed the store for a few days to recharge after Orlando and now we are ready to hit hard as we are booked in the bay through August” Owner Jack Bogard related.
As the new Sanford Sound location was set to open on January 4th, 2021.
Jack Bogard is flanked by Kevin O’Malley and Andrew Lockhart and ready for KnowledgeFest in Orlando.
Continuing, “Orlando was very good and it was great to see people face-to-face and catch up with friends and vendors. Spending time on the show floor to see new products and amazing demo vehicles was terrific. Spending time in booths and aisles with other shop owners and staffs added so much to understanding the current conditions in the marketplace. Kevin and Andrew got a lot out of that along with the tech training sessions. Kenwood and JVC product and PAC integration sessions were definitely spot on” Bogard offered.
Marcus Vasconcellos during the Kenwood seminar.
The new DS18 Jeep demo was a standout in Orlando Bogard noted.
Next up for Sanford Sound is the company’s 25th Annual Show N’ Shine on Sunday, July 25th at the new location. A car show, NADBL Bass Competition, Live Band, Trophies and Give aways are on the schedule plus famous Hoot Dawgs on the grill with refreshments. Missing this year will be the Bikini Car Wash due to time requirements.
The new Sanford Sound location totals 8,000 square feet with a 2 level layout. The ground floor features showroom areas for Car and Home Audio, meeting room, office space plus customer waiting room and break area. The full basement area is set up as a large installation bay area, extensive fabrication shop plus large storage areas. Floors on both levels were steam cleaned and resurfaced.
Bogard with the RZR that is driving store traffic and PowerSports sales.
“We are the place for Car Audio and Home AV in Sanford and surrounding area in Maine” Bogard stated.
In the showroom there are raised areas to spotlight demo vehicles. The Sanford Sound RZR 900 is spotlighted and decked with Memphis Audio. “Since acquiring the RZR 900 as a demo vehicle our Powersports sales increased at least three fold. Another favorite is the Classic Sanford Sound Gremlin. The NavAtlas handheld 2-way radios we won as a 12volt Spin-To-Win prize have been great around the shop” Bogard stated.
Sanford Sound has been ‘The Place’ for Home AV and Car Audio products in Sanford and the surrounding area for over 25 years.
Watch for more as Sanford Sound continues to move forward.
SANFORD, ME (07.15.2021) – Monday, January 4th, marked a ‘soft opening’ of the new Sanford Sound store in Sanford, ME. “We had a remarkably good day with people in the store and making sales. We still have a lot to do but all is coming together and we are excited,” Owner Jack Bogard related.
The new Sanford Sound location totals 8,000 square feet with a 2 level layout. The ground floor features showroom areas for Car and Home Audio, meeting room, office space plus customer waiting room and break area. The full basement area is set up for a large installation bay area, extensive fabrication shop plus large storage areas. Floors on both levels were steam cleaned and resurfaced.
In the showroom area there are raised areas to spotlight demo vehicles. The Sanford Sound RZR 900 is spotlighted and decked with Memphis Audio. “Since acquiring the RZR 900 as a demo vehicle our Powersports sales increased at least three fold. Another favorite is the Classic Sanford Sound Gremlin,” Bogard stated.
In a Facebook post Bogard thanked the many people who helped make the new location a reality. “I sincerely want to thank my incredible employees Andrew, Kevin, Matt and Nate. Also the almost endless volunteers that came to help. Duane Caron, Mark Therrien, Steve Vincent, Eric and Sam Cheney,Trevor Brown, Brian and Brandon Carroll, Kelly O’Malley, Scott, Cherry, Bailey and Noah Chretien, Celeste, Denise and Keith Clark, Trina, Terry Moore, Jeremy Desrochers, Randy Hall, Bill Pickering, Chad and Devin Boone from Memphis Audio, Bill French from JL Audio and Colette Beaudoin from Alpine.”
Continuing, “A huge thanks to my wife Christine and my kids Ashley and Ryan, Alissa and Trevor. You are forever in my heart. It truly warms my heart having seen everyone working together to hep me build this store. There is still a ways to go but thanks to each one of you we were able to open up on Monday, January 4th.”
Sanford Sound has been ‘The Place’ for Home AV and Car Audio products in Sanford and the surrounding area for over 25 years.
Watch for more as Sanford Sound continues to finish out the company’s new location.
SHREVEPORT, LA (07.13.2021) – WTF…Win This Friday. So far 135 12volt retailers have won cool prizes on the weekly Spin-To-Win Wheel.
With the 12volt Jammin’ N July initiative the 12volt Spin-To-Win will add another dimension. JBL has provided a MT6HLB Tower X Marine Speaker system with a $799. MSRP. During the balance of July plus August 12volt retailers may enter to with this JBL prize. When a JBL Marine installation is completed at your store make an Instagram post and #12voltspin_jbl. It’s that easy for your store to have an opportunity to win the JBL MT6HLB prize. There will be a drawing for the JBL Tower X Marine speaker on Wednesday, September 1st.
The JBL contest is an extension of the regular 12volt Spin-To-Win which includes these 12volt brands Kicker, NavAtlas, SiriusXM, Accele, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, AIS, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and ZZ-2. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for a 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.
The check is in the mail to Alan Withers at California Audio for the 12volt News prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win 135.
Other winners include 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 and Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX.
Great to see that Christopher at CG Car Audio in Kissimmee FL received his SiriusXM Tuner as the 12volt Spin-To-Win Winner 134 on July 2nd.
Previous winners include 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 and C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL and California Audio in West Valley City UT. Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, July 16th.
STILLWATER, OK (07.14.2021) – KICKER Audio is honored to announce that Elite Distributor Alliance has awarded parent company Stillwater Designs as Vendor-of-the-Year 2020 (Best Supplier-in-a-Storm). The EDA ultimately created the unique sub-headline on the award to recognize the brand’s contribution to the 12-volt industry during a tumultuous year.
“With KICKER, there was never a serious disruption of business,” said Josh Eatherly, president of the EDA. “There was an obvious go-to-market strategy in place way before the pandemic, to have enough product (and a) sale-able price, and it carried through. We wanted to recognize that this was a significant event that happened. This was a supplier that went above and beyond.”
The EDA consists of 11 partner distributors, servicing mobile-audio retailers across the country. Its stated mission is to “collectively seek to improve the business of EDA distributors, vendors and retailers by striving to create a more organized and predictable business environment,” per its website. KICKER is among 11 mobile-electronics manufacturers that work with the EDA.
“We have continually heard that KICKER is doing an outstanding job of supplying product through this challenging time, and this award confirmed that,” said KICKER President and founder Steve Irby, who attended the award ceremony. “We were also honored to hear that several dealers had told their distributors that KICKER literally kept them in business through this difficult time.”
Irby also acknowledged KICKER’s West-Coast warehouse as being instrumental in allocating product into the supply chain.
MESA, AZ (07.14.2021) – MSC Rocks the Desert seminars kicked off this past weekend at their Mesa Arizona facility. The inaugural training titled “DSP Live and Re-plugged” was attended by dealers from across the U.S. The dealers were immersed in DSP tuning techniques utilizing the Audiotec Fischer DSP PC tool software that operates all BRAX, Helix and Match DSP Product. Live demonstrations were done showing the power of the ‘Real Center’ algorithm, OEM signal testing including how to identify the presence of all-pass filters in OEM audio systems and the decision-making processes with regards to system design and how to best integrate to modern vehicles.
Larry Penn, MSC President, conducting a classroom session with 10 of the dealers from across the US who journeyed to Mesa AZ.
MSC was giving In-vehicle Technology Demonstrations as well as teaching everyone about system design as well as rolling out their latest offering “Systems By MSC.”
Dealers flew in from all over the country to take part.
Larry Penn, president of MSC- “The whole goal of this weekend’s training was not only to educate our dealers but show them in real time how to properly use the automated tuning software and microphone to achieve a great sounding audio system in a reasonable amount of time with a repeatable, straight forward process.”
Top Row: From Left to Right: Nichols Gabriel (The Car Audio Shop, Austin Tx), Miguel Vega (Titan Motoring, Nashville Tn), Raul Palacious (Audiomasters, Austin Tx), Matthew Shepard (Premier Car Audio, Ann Arbor Mi), Eddie Gomez (520 Car Audio, Casa Grande, Az), Zach Evans (AutoFx, Tacoma Wa), Russ Brayall (Pollygar,, Orange County ca), Kenny Albertini (Soudelux, Chula Vista Ca), Mike Belair(AudioLab car stereo, Laguna Hills Ca), Justin Weiss (PDA Road Gear, Littleton Co), Jim and Justin (Streamline Audio, Vancouver Wa). Bottom Row: From Left to Right: Team MSC Chris Van Ry, Jason Digos, Larry Penn and Matthew Delgado
Not only were these MSC dealers given 2 days of knowledge and techniques that they will use daily in their stores, but they were also treated to unique dinner experience at Steak and Stone in Mesa, AZ and a live music performance from Justin Hopkins who was a contestant on the Voice.
The MSC ‘Rock the Desert’ seminars, at the company’s Mesa AZ facility, included live demo and listening sessions.
New products like the Match UP10DSP, M5.4DSP, BLAM Signature 8” woofers and Helix K 8W were introduced as well as the new “Systems By MSC” brand was launched. This unique vehicle specific engineered audio solution was a hit among dealers.
“The MSC Culture is built on providing an exceptional experience for our dealers and end user consumers. These training events are our way of sharing our culture to help take our dealers to the next level”, said Larry Penn.
MSC has pledged to continue these in depth training sessions and has already confirmed up coming dates. July 17th-18th(no availability) September 11-12, September 18-19, and October 16-17. If you would like to enroll in one of these sessions contact MSC at (480) 372-2929 or email sales@msc-america.com. Space is limited.
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