MIAMI GARDENS, FL (06.15.2020) – New for 2020 DS18 has added to their very popular amp IP67 waterproof rated NXL series amps that go along with our plethora of marine speakers and tower pod systems. Now you can pack even more power per square inch and load even more speakers on your boat without having to step up to multiple amps.
This new 4 channel amp can easily power 8 of our NXL6s, NXL8s, you can even power 4 of our mammoth 10-inch towers that require twice the power the smaller ones do. Now, its easy to load up with speakers and have all your power needs answered in your boat or off-road vehicle.
This amp pushes tons of power per square inch. At 4 ohms it will deliver 200×4 and at 2 ohms it will easily produce 300wx4. You also Have the option for a 4-ohm bridged mode which pushes out 500 watts x2 of DS18 power to your speakers for the loudest and clearest sound around. This is a full range amp, so mid-range and high-range speakers are not your limitations. You can also use this amp for subs.
ONTARIO, CA (06.15.2020) – The new Powerbass 2XL-DS Subwoofers have been completely redesigned with a new custom cast aluminum basket and the motor moved to the outside of the basket in a more standard style to allow for lower frequency response and increased power handling, providing audiophile sound quality at Xtreme sound levels.
Featuring a new NBR Nitrile Butadiene Rubber surround for increased linear accuracy and a proprietary Woven Glass Fiber Kraft Reinforced cone the 2XL series is built to perform. The custom cast aluminum basket provides perimeter venting to assist in cooling the newly redesigned 2.5” Black Kapton (BKSV) voice coil and inverted motor structure.
10″ & 12″ Dual 4-Ohm Subwoofers
600 watt RMS/ 1200 Watts Max – 2XL-1040DS
650 watt RMS/ 1300 Watts Max – 2XL-1240DS
Woven Glass Fiber Cone With Pressed Kraft Paper Reinforcement
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Surround
2.5″ Vented BKSV Voice Coil Former
Perimeter Aero-Vent Voice Coil Cooling Vents
Non Resonance DDC Coated Cast Aluminum Basket
XTRA XTRA Large Double Stacked Motor Structures
Square Spring Loaded Nickel Plated Input Terminals
Optimally Designed for Both Sealed or Ported Enclosures
SHREVEPORT LA (06.13.20) WTF…Win This Friday. The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Seven months ago we celebrated the first anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.
The latest 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Winner, Number 80, is Texas Dreamz Customs. The Wheel landed on the NavAtlas space Friday morning June 12th. We have reached out to the winner in Spring TX to let them them know the good news…. that they won the NavAtlas 2-Way Radio prize. Spinning out a new winner each Friday, a 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, Cadence, PowerBass, Sony, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, AIS, Precision Power, JBL, Power Acoustik, Farenheit, Image Dynamics and SpellBrite. 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. Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Friday, June 19th.
MIDDLETOWN, CT (06.12.2020) – GoFast Solutions, LLC has announced that Sanjay Sharma has joined the company as Director of Merchandising. Sharma, the former Sales Director of Boston Acoustics and Focal, brings a wealth of 12 Volt knowledge to the rapidly growing New England distributor. GoFast is growing and investing significantly in the category.
Dave Prinz, the President of GoFast said, “We are excited to have Sanjay on the team. His experience is truly unique and he will make an immediate and positive impact.”
GoFast, a member of EDA, has invested in a 30,000 square foot warehouse, strategically located in the New England market and has quickly made an impact with Sony, Alpine and Kenwood core lines along with fourteen other key brands including EDA exclusive Triton Audio.
Sharma added, “I am excited to join the team at GoFast Solutions and re-enter the 12 volt channel. Given Go Fast’s broad portfolio and track record of success, combined with my years of experience across North America in 12 volt, I am confident we will be able to build even further while providing compelling solutions that benefit GoFast’s growing customer base.”
Jim Warren, Executive Director of EDA, said, “I have know Sanjay since 2005 and have a deep level of respect for his abilities. Sanjay will be an impact player for both GoFast and EDA.”
ONTARIO, CA (06.12.2020) – Making the best even better is what PowerBass engineers accomplished for the newly redesigned 3XL subwoofer series. Combining a new bold look with the innovation that the 3XL series is known for, PowerBass created their most accomplished High Output Subwoofer to date.
The 3XL series has been designed to withstand the extreme heat that the new generation Class “D” amplifiers create. Class “D” amplifiers heat up the woofers voice coil two to three times hotter and faster than a conventional class A/B amplifier. This calls for Xtreme measures and special parts to classify these as a true “Class D Subwoofer.” But hey, this is PowerBass. We have it under control.
First, they use industrial assembly glues that are made in the USA that handle this excessive heat that would normally tear a conventional subwoofer apart. Then there is perimeter venting to allow air movement over the voice coil built into the custom cut, cast aluminum basket. The basket works as a strong foundation for their heavy duty non-pressed raw pulp paper cone and redesigned inverted PBX dust cap.
The 3XL 8″ Subwoofers all feature 2.5” HD BASV voice coil formers high temperature voice coil winding to help dissipate heat. To allow full movement of the cone, we utilize an ultra high roll foam surround that increases the cone area for higher output along with linear cone stability throughout the subwoofers peak excursion.
To make sure high voltages from the amplifier reach the subwoofers, they designed the new square spring loaded nickel plated push terminals and incorporated FEA optimized Xtra Xtra large double stacked magnets to handle the high power these subwoofers are designed for.
3XL Subwoofers are available in 8″, 12” and 15” sizes in either dual 1-OHM or dual 2-OHM versions to maximize your amplifiers power.
GARDENA, CA (06.12.2020) – Car audio enthusiasts now have a new way to enjoy their favorite music in their car with the all-new 12-inch subwoofer-the DSW512 from Alphasonik. The 500 Series Subwoofers are the result of over a year of prototyping and testing until our goals of delivering the best driver in the market at this price point to our customers. and works best in smaller sealed enclosures and moderately sized ported enclosures.
“The Alphasonik DSW512, our 12-inch 500 Series dual 4-ohm subwoofer, will change the way you listen to music in your vehicle,” says Enrique Avalos of Alphasonik. “The woofer is rated at 800 watts RMS, with 86dB efficiency, and a frequency response of 30Hz to 500Hz.
The DSW512 subwoofer features a proprietary cast aluminum CNC machine finished “Alpha” basket and motor assembly heat sink, high tinsel strength two-layer surround, Pressed Paper Kevlar-Reinforced Cone, Flat Progressive Rate Nomex Spider with Spiral-Woven Leads, exclusive mounting trim ring and 8- gauge spring loaded terminals.
Like all Alphasonik 500 series subwoofers, the 12-inch features a taller, narrower J-surround and a special aluminum trim ring which conceals the mounting screws. The woofer is offered in a dual 4-ohm, allowing you more flexibility during installation.
BRAZORIA, TX (06.11.2020) – The LvLuP Audio Party Tower brings an entirely different element for music and entertainment to outdoor venues. On site the Audio Party Tower definitely takes the audio level up!
The LvLuP Audio Party Tower brings to life an idea Kevin Henry had in 2016 to bring great sounding music to outdoor venues….including stadiums and large outdoor areas. The Audio Party Tower is a self-contained system that can roll into a venue behind a SUV.
JL Audio and XS Power equipment pictured ready to be installed in a Audio Party Tower.
Kevin Henry offered “We are in the marine audio business with the Liquid Rides operation. With great open spaces on the water I thought about being able to play music at large areas on land. I thought about portable construction light towers and putting speaker pods on mast that raised the lights. After several prototypes and revisions we now have the LvLuP Audio Party Tower on sites with customers as far away as Boston, MA.”
An original BoomStick behind a Team Sales rig headed to a show.
The Audio Party Tower is self-contained within a modified top quality Allmand Light Tower rig. Multiple JL Audio amplifiers and six wake tower speakers get their juice from XS Power Batteries and power supply. Fully charged the Audio Party Tower will rock at a venue for 14 to 16 hours. The wake tower speaker mast can reach a height of 29’. Plashlights are installed to highlight the Audio Party Tower after dark. The Audio Party Tower Allmand chassis is custom wrapped with eye catching automotive vinyl. A smartphone via BlueTooth is the source for audio played at the venue.
The Audio Party Tower brings the music.
Brian Tolley, Team Sales, is the area representative for JL Audio and counts Liquid Rides as a key customer in the rep firm’s territory. Tolley related “Kevin came to us with this idea maybe 3 years ago. It was certainly a very interesting idea. We knew Kevin and Liquid Rides did top work so we presented the idea to JL Audio HQ. They approved the plan and we got started with the original model, called the BoomStick at the time. We hooked the BoomStick to the trailer hitch on the back of one of our vehicles and hit the road. We used it with dealers in our Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas territory. We also used it at a variety of trade shows and events like the Texas HeatWave. At all events it was a draw and crowd pleaser. We are happy to see Kevin taking his idea to the next level with the LvLuP Audio Party Tower.”
The BoomStick at a rental show in Orlando, FL.
Joe Parker, Earmark Car Audio and Marine-Lewisville TX, related “We had one of the early BoomSticks at an event by the lake and it really performed and drew a crowd.”
Two Audio Party Tower systems headed to Boston MA on Friday, June 5th from Brazoria, TX.
Over the last year the Kevin was on site with his creation a number of boat shows plus a major rental convention in Orlando, FL.
An Audio Party Tower on the sales floor at Reliable Equipment Rental in Boston, Tuesday, June 9th.
Concluding, Kevin Henry related “We are really so positive about the future. We have a US Patent and are seeing some very strong interest from major rental companies. On Friday, June 5th, we loaded two of our Audio Party Towers onto a trailer for the trip to the Boston area. Reliable Equipment rents a wide variety of items to large construction companies in the area. One of our Audio Party Towers is now on display in their show floor.”
Kevin Henry (L) is pictured with Mattress Mack in Houston during a Thanksgiving 2019 Event with his furniture chain.
GARDENA, CA (06.11.2020) – Continuing on the successful relaunch, Alphasonik has opened another distributor, Big Jeff Distribution. Big Jeff will be serving the Florida Market for the fastest fulfillment and delivery of Alphasonik Products.
Enrique Avalos-Director of Sales & Marketing for Alphasonik stated “We are proud to have Big Jeff on board, he has done a terrific job for us before and Alphasonik customers can expect excellent customer service and technical support from Jeff and his highly trained crew.”
Jeff’s Ocala, FL Warehouse is fully stocked and shipping.
CORAL SPRINGS, FL (06.11.2020) – NAV-TV Corp. has announced the ZEN-25 preamplifier interface for select 2004 to 2019 BMW vehicles with M.O.S.T. 25 factory amplified sound systems.
Traditional audio integration devices convert a high- level output from the factory radio or amplifier to low- level, or manipulate a fixed preamp level audio signal. However, this method relies on the factory radio or amplifier to perform the digital to analog conversion (D/A) and may lead to less than ideal sound quality. Unlike traditional devices, the ZEN-25 for BMW extracts the audio directly from the M.O.S.T. 25 digital audio stream and performs the D/A conversion internally. Utilizing a 32 bit floating point DSP and 44.1kHz 32 bit DAC, the ZEN-25 produces a 12 channel analog output at 17 volts peak-to-peak with an extremely low noise floor and a S/N Ratio of 114dB.
Utilizing the same processing power as NAV-TV’s competition-proven M650-GM, the ZEN-25 produces a completely flat audio output without any factory time delay or equalization, eliminating the need for summing devices, an audio correction DSP or the removal of the factory audio compensation microphones. Volume, Fade[1], Balance, Bass/Treble and the factory 7-band EQ are retained through the BMW factory radio and echo cancellation for the factory phone system is supported.
To maximize system flexibility, the ZEN-25 comes standard with a software suite that allows the user to assign warning chimes and phone audio to any channel they desire. The chime and phone volume are adjustable per channel and are independent from the audio stream. For use in BMW systems where a DSP is not installed, the ZEN-25 contains two different time alignment settings that can be selected through the factory Logic 7 button. This allows the user to assign two different optimum listening positions in the vehicle and, combined with the factory 7-band EQ, offers the user greater system tuning flexibility, at an affordable price.
For use with 3rd party digital sound processors[2], the ZEN-25 includes a variable TOSlink digital output which may be used simultaneously with the analog outputs, or by itself. For use with processors that support simultaneous TOSlink and analog audio inputs, the ZEN-25 allows the user to strip audio from any analog output, assign the TOSlink to either Front Fading or fixed, and to use the analog outputs to only mix in warning chimes. The variable digital output allows for the system volume to be controlled via the factory radio and steering wheel controls without the need to access any 3rd party controller.
In BMW vehicles that have the ability to play a DVD movie, The ZEN-25 supports Dolby and DTS 5.1 playback[3]. For system designs that do not include a center channel speaker, NAV-TV has enabled a “mix down” feature that puts the vocals in a Dolby or DTS encoded audio stream into the left and right front speakers while maintaining stereo separation.
The ZEN-25 (NTV-KIT969) for BMW is available and shipping now. For more information on the ZEN-25, or to place an order, please contact your NAV-TV sales representative at (866) 477-3336 (USA and Canada toll free) or +1(561) 955-9770 (International), or email our sales staff at sales@navtv.com.
METAIRE, LA (06.10.2020) – Oracle Lighting has announced the new Sidetrack LED Lighting System for Jeep Wrangler JL (2018-2020) and Jeep Gladiator JT (2020) models is now shipping. The new system (Part # 5861-504) has an MSRP of $199.99.
“Our new Sidetrack LED Lighting System is a stylish and functional upgrade for Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Gladiator models,” said Justin Hartenstein, Oracle Lighting director of development. “This tactical-inspired body cladding is equipped with multi-function integrated LED lights that provide benefits to both driver and passengers.”
The light modules consist of a pair of injection-molded inserts that fit in the original body lines and contour the factory fender vent for a seamless look. Matte black panels provide an aggressive look that adds a rugged and tactical appearance to the Jeep. Installation requires no modification to the fender sheet metal, and the cladding simply applies with included VHB adhesive.
“The LED ‘Entry Light’ features high-output white LEDs which illuminate the area outside of the vehicle for the driver and passengers approaching the vehicle at night,” Hartenstein said. “This convenient feature allows the driver and passengers to identify puddles, potholes, and other hazards when entering and exiting the vehicle. The entry lights are connected to the vehicle’s dome light circuit so the entry lights will activate when the vehicle is unlocked, when the doors open, and can be manually turned on with the factory control knob.”
The LED “Turn Indicator” addresses a potential visibility issue with the US-spec Jeep Wrangler JL and Gladiator models which do not have a clear indicator on the side of the vehicle. This can be hazardous when changing lanes with a vehicle is positioned in the Jeep’s blind spot, and this blind spot is increased substantially on lifted vehicles. By adding a bright amber indicator in a clearly visible position, the Sidetrack provides a needed benefit for lifted Jeeps.
Having celebrated its 20-year anniversary in 2019, Oracle Lighting has been designing innovative lighting products and technologies for the automotive market since 1999. Oracle thrives on low-to-mid production specialized components with a goal of providing a dual benefit to clients by lowering manufacturing costs and reducing lead-time for product development.
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