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Rockford Fosgate Introduces Next Generation of Marine Speakers And Subwoofers featuring Color Optix RGB LED Lighting

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TEMPE, AZ (11.19.2019) – New Color Optix loudspeakers deliver loud, clear, accurate sound and light the way for your journey.

Rockford Fosgate the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, is excited to announce the launch of the new M1 and M2 Series speakers and subwoofers. The full line of Element Ready products are designed to pair with the just introduced Color Optix Controller and RF Connect App for complete lighting command on your vessel.

To further customize the sound experience black and white grille options are available on both M1 and M2 products. M2 takes customization a step further by also including a stainless-steel grille insert so you may choose black with stainless or white with stainless as well.

“We didn’t just re-design an existing line of products. We spent time on the water, with boating enthusiasts, with boat manufactures in order to create loudspeakers that not only perform well, but also integrate as a true marine ecosystem” explained Jake Braaten, Rockford Vice President of New Product Development and Engineering.

To achieve industry leading plug and play connectivity Deutsch and Amphenol connectors are integrated into the design on all the M1 and M2 drivers. This combined with their IP67 certification make these speakers and subwoofers Element Ready and truly purpose built for marine applications.

M2 speakers are available in 6.5 inch and 8-inch coaxial configurations. The line also includes a standalone, high efficiency tweeter as well as 10-inch dual 2 ohm and dual 4-ohm subwoofers.  M1 speakers come in 6-inch, 6.5 inch, and 8 inch sizes complimented by 8 inch, 10 inch and 12 inch subwoofers offered in dual 2 ohm and dual 4 ohm varieties.

To compliment the plug and play connectivity and streamline installation, Rockford equipped all M1 and M2 subwoofers with a VersaSwitch to make changing impedance between 1 and 4 or 2 and 8 ohms as easy as flipping a switch.

Rockford Fosgate Marine Color Optix™ Speakers and Subwoofers (M1 Series and M2 Series shown)

For more information on the complete line of Color Optix products, click here.

M2 Series Includes:

•  M2-65 / M2-65B 6.5″ coaxial  150 watt RMS, 600 Watt Peak
•  M2-8 / M2-8B  8″ coaxial 550 watt RMS, 1000 Watt Peak
•  M2-TS   1″ tweeter    200 watt RMS, 800 Watt Peak
•  M2D2-10I / M2D2-10IB 10″ subwoofer 400 watt RMS, 1600 Watt Peak
•  M2D4-10I / M2D4-10IB 10″ subwoofer  400 watt RMS, 1600 Watt Peak
M1 Series Includes:

•  M1-6 / M1-6B 6″ coaxial 75 watt RMS, 300 Watt Peak
•  M1-65 / M1-65B 6.5″ coaxial  75 watt RMS, 300 Watt Peak
•  M1-8 / M1-8B 8″ coaxial  150 watt RMS, 600 Watt Peak
•  M1D2-8 / M1D2-8B 8″ subwoofer   150 watt RMS, 600 Watt Peak
•  M1D4-8 / M1D4-8B  8″ subwoofer  150 watt RMS, 600 Watt Peak
•  M1D2-10 / M1D2-10B 10″ subwoofer   300 watt RMS, 1200 Watt Peak
•  M1D4-10 / M1D4-10B 10″ subwoofer 300 watt RMS, 1200 Watt Peak
•  M1D2-12 / M1D2-12B     12″ subwoofer  300 watt RMS, 1200 Watt Peak
•  M1D4-12 / M1D4-12B    12″ subwoofer  300 watt RMS, 1200 Watt Peak


•  2 Year Warranty

To view the product page, click here.

Visit rockfordfosgate.com for more.

ROXOR Increases Passenger Capacity with Release of Side Facing Rear Seat Option

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AUBURN HILLS, MI (11.19.2019) – ROXOR continues to increase passenger capacity with additional seating options and tops to include all passengers. ROXOR also hits the trail to Las Vegas, NV for the World Series Team Roping Finale where consumers will engage in a full ROXOR ride-and-drive experience.

Expand the use of your ROXOR with these Side-Facing Rear Seats. Mahindra’s side-facing bench seats have been designed, developed and patented by our engineers to maximize the rear cargo area to seat additional passengers.

With this kit, your ROXOR will become a fun multi-passenger vehicle built for adventure. The kit comes with lap belts, seat cushions, frames and all required hardware. This will enhance transporting your crew around the worksite or to their favorite hunting spot.

Visit www.roxoroffroad.com for more.

Ring Brothers Overcome Competition at 2019 SEMA Battle of the Builders

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (11.18.2019) – Mike and Jim Ring of Ringbrothers in Spring Green, WI, took the top prize in the sixth-annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, which concluded at SEMA Ignited, the official SEMA Show after-party designed to celebrate the builders and showcase products from the trade-only Show.

For the second year in a row a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro beat out nearly 300 entrants in the internationally recognized competition that has unfolded during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The Top 4 finalists for 2019 came down to Jim and Mike Ring with their 1969 Chevrolet Camaro (Hot Rod), Randy Borcherding with a 1955 Chevrolet truck (Truck/Off-Road), Louie Shefchik and his 1968 Iso Rivolta (Sport Compact), and Young Guns winner Brad Swaney with his 1971 Chevrolet C-10. Each and every builder brought their A game this year and was recognized with trophies in their respective classes.

Mike and Jim Ring and their 1969 Chevrolet Camaro beat out nearly 300 entrants to win the sixth-annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

The four finalists of this years’ competition will be highlighted along with other featured builders in a new TV special SEMA: Battle of the Builders, scheduled to debut on A+E Networks’ FYI and HISTORY’s DRIVE block in January 2020 (time and date to be announced).

The 2019 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition included submissions from seasoned builders as well as new customizers representing an elite group of individuals who demonstrated extreme talent, creativity and craftsmanship in modifying cars, trucks, and SUVs. The Young Guns (builders 27 years and younger) category continues to evolve and expand, providing the next generation of builders with an opportunity to get their vehicles into the Battle of the Builders competition.

Industry experts RJ DeVera (Meguiar’s), Cam Miller (HS Customs), and Jeremiah Proffitt (Proffitt’s Resurrection Land Cruisers) were the competition’s judges and narrowed down the field of nearly 300 entries to the Top 10 in the remaining categories before selecting the Top 12 builds overall. The 12 finalists then took over judging duties and named the Ring brothers the overall winners.

For more information about the 2019 Battle of the Builders competition or the SEMA Young Guns program, visit www.sema.org/botb, www.semayoungguns.com or SEMA’s YouTube channel.

Celsus UK to Expand Presence at METSTRADE for 2019

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AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS (11.18.2019) – Celsus UK will have a larger presence at the 2019 METSTRADE show to present the KICKER marine audio & Dynamat sound and heat control brands.

The UK based distribution company will adopt booth 01-245 in Hall 1; a position double the size of previous years. The event takes place in Amsterdam’s RAI from 19th

Celsus UK Managing Director Paul Baker (R) and Mike Keenan hold Dynamat and Kicker Marine products they will display at the Metstrate Show

21st November and is the central gathering for the marine equipment industry.

Visitors to the Celsus stand have the chance to learn all about premium performance marine audio from U.S manufacturers KICKER. The range of premium 12v audio equipment from the Oklahoma based manufacturer is the perfect balance of marine engineering, sound quality and value. From source units to speakers, amplifiers and subwoofers KICKER bring an exciting new dimension to the marine entertainment segment, and live by the mantra #GoOverboard! Visitors to the booth will gain insight into the brand’s expanding range of source units for 2020/21. A much anticipated group of products which will contain leading edge features in line with consumer demands including NMEA compatibility.

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Recent growth of KICKER in the European market since its introduction at METS 2018 is something the company wish to build on by developing further distributor and OEM relationships

“We are excited to expand our presence at what will be our 6th METS. We believe we have a unique proposition with KICKER and DYNAMAT in what they currently offer and future product roadmap. Both products have been very well received in the market and our search for prospective new partnerships continues” Paul Baker, Managing Director, Celsus UK.

On booth 01-245 visitors will also discover DYNAMAT, a range of acoustic and thermal control materials that address common noise and heat problems on board all manner of vessels. DYNAMAT products will help control noise from vibration, conducted noise and audio/ sound migration as well as insulate areas to help create a more enjoyable environment on-board. The unique DYNABOX speaker enclosure will be a focus for demonstrations.

The knowledgeable Celsus team will be on hand to answer technical questions alongside marine industry specialist Adrian Gray and KICKER Marine brand manager Jeremy Bale.

For further information, contact marketing@celsusgroup.net or visit Hall1 Stand 01-245.

Rockford Fosgate Introduces New PRIME R2 Amplifiers

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TEMPE, AZ (11.18.2019) – Rockford Fosgate has announced the new PRIME R2 line of amplifiers that includes multiple models for system design flexibility. With MSRP ranging from $169.99 to $379.99, the R2 amplifiers will begin shipping in December 2019.

“Many of the design innovations that we’ve developed over the years, from how to deal with heat to maximizing the efficiency of the power supply, have made their way into these new R2 amplifiers,” explained Jake Braaten, Rockford Vice President of New Product Development and Engineering.

“We also included smart features like our C.L.E.A.N. technology for fast and accurate setup. Overall it’s a line that is high quality and affordable.”

The new Prime Amplifier display in the Rockford Fosgate North Hall Booth at SEMA 2019. Image from Concept470. Instagram @concept470

The R2 amplifiers are all extremely efficient because of their class D technology which reduces demand on the vehicles electrical system. They also incorporate the unique P.O.W.E.R supply which continues to generate more than rated power as the voltage increases and are equipped with auto-sense turn on for more installation options. The mono amps and 5-channel model include a variable infrasonic filter as well as a remote level control that allows for fine tuning the bass and adjustment to the desired music level.

For more information and complete specifications please use the links below.

PRIME R2 Models include:

  • R2-200X2 | 200 Watt 2-Channel Amplifier 
  • R2-300X4 | 300 Watt 4-Channel Amplifier 
  • R2-500X4 | 500 Watt 4-Channel Amplifier 
  • R2-750X5 | 750 Watt 5-Channel Amplifier 
  • R2-250X1 | 250-Watt Mono Amplifier 
  • R2-500X1 | 500-Watt Mono Amplifier 
  • R2-750X1 | 750-Watt Mono Amplifier 
  • R2-1200X1 | 1200-Watt Mono Amplifier 
  • 1 Year Warranty

Visit rockfordfosgate.com for more.

Nakamichi Announces Successful SEMA Showing

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LAS VEGAS, NV (11.15.2019) – Nakamichi Car Audio has announced a successful showing a the recently completed SEMA Show held November 5-8 in Las Vegas, NV.

L to R: Guillermo Mendez, Diplomat Trading; Kiyokazu Igarashi, President Nakamichi Japan; Robin McNeal, National Sales Manager-Nakamichi Car Audio; and Sheamson Yeo, Nakamichi Director of Worldwide Sales.

Earlier this year Nakamichi Car Audio announced a return to the U.S Market through an exclusive agent, Diplomat Trading. More recently, Diplomat appointed Robin McNeal as the National Sales Manager for the U.S. Domestic Market. “Last week’s SEMA Show was the first time many of the reps and potential customers has seen the Nakamichi products in person,” noted McNeal.

Hot items included the Nakamichi NA3605 double DIN multi-media player that contains both Android Auto and Apple Car Play, NDS6120 stand-alone Digital Signal Processor and ND790 car DVR 7-inch rear view mirror monitor.

NA3605 Double DIN Touch Screen
6.8-inch capacitive screen
Android Auto voice control for Google maps
Apple CarPlay with Siri for real time directions
HD DVD media player
High power 4x50W
MSRP: $469.95

NDS6120 Stand-alone Digital Signal Processor
6-in/12-out
31-band parametric EQ
Optional Bluetooth module
Optional wired controller with 2-inch OLED screen
MSRP: $659.95

ND790 Rear View Mirror Monitor
7-inch touch screen with intuitive interface
Front and rear cameras
1080P resolution
Starlight Night Vision
MSRP: $219.95

“We had a very busy booth for 4-days and now we begin with post show follow-up,” McNeal said. “In just over 60 days we will be right back here in the North Hall for CES.”

Visit www.nakamichicaraudio.com for more.

AudioControl Shined at SEMA Show

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SEATLLE, WA (11.15.2019) – AudioControl has returned from a wildly successful exhibition at the 2019 SEMA show in Las Vegas. SEMA showcases the best and brightest from the automotive aftermarket, and AudioControl’s booth in the North Hall was ground zero for the finest audio products at the event. AudioControl and Mobile Solutions also hosted an after-hours training event, the fourth consecutive year that the companies have collaborated, that was filled to capacity at the Orleans Hotel.

“The facility at the Orleans worked out very well for our co-hosted event—we were able to accommodate more than 150 attendees in a classroom-style setting in addition to seating for casual conversation and networking,” stated Chris Bennett, National Sales Director – Mobile at AudioControl. Bennett opened the event by welcoming everyone to the expansive taco bar, then turned it over to National Sales Trainer Matthew Palumbo for some valuable insights on new AudioControl products before all eyes and ears were tuned to a Mobile Solutions Fabrication Demo with Bryan Schmitt, Gary Bell and Chris Pate. Nearly all of the event attendees remained long past the training and enjoyed the after-hours festivities and camaraderie until closing. “AudioControl and Mobile Solutions thank all who attended and are already planning next year’s event, so we encourage our dealers to mark their calendars—see you in 2020!”

AudioControl Showcases New 5-Channel Amplifiers
Two new 5-channel amplifiers from AudioControl both offer 125 watts X4-channels RMS at 4-Ohm (200watts RMS X4 at 2-Ohm) and 500 watts X1-channel at 2-Ohm along with eight speaker level inputs with selectable summing capability. The D-5.1300 delivers onboard DSP control of all amplified outputs and a pair of low-level outputs as well. The DSP interface is managed by the highly intuitive DM Smart App designed for all of AudioControl’s DSP amplifiers. The LC-5.1300 offers the same outstanding specs and performance without the DSP features.

OEM integration with two new Load Generating Devices (LGD)
Most new vehicles use a class D amplifier platform in their factory sound systems. These amplifiers can become unstable when they are connected to aftermarket audio equipment, causing system noise and overall compatibility issues. In order to maximize the upgrade opportunity for 12-volt retailers, AudioControl engineers created the LGD series of solutions, which seamlessly interfaces these newer OEM systems with aftermarket amplifiers. The AudioControl AC-LGD20 was designed specifically for Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and Maserati audio systems without an amplifier. The AC-LGD60 provides interface capability for these same vehicles that feature audio systems with an amplifier.

DM-RTA
The AudioControl DM-RTA is a sophisticated yet compact audio analyzer containing powerful analysis software designed to provide installers with the features of a fully functioning Oscilloscope, Voltage Meter, Real Time Audio Analyzer (RTA), SPL Meter and Polarity Checker. Because installers are often on-the-go and in cramped spaces when building a car audio system, the DM-RTA was designed to be light weight, compact and durable. Input/output options are staggering, including balanced XLR inputs, phono and RCA style unbalanced inputs as well as speaker level inputs designed to make OEM audio system interface a snap. Digital audio output options include Optical, COAX and USB. The DM-RTA is powered by a 5-hour rechargeable battery so that it can be effortlessly deployed anywhere.

Visit audiocontrol.com for more.

OPTIMA Searches for the Ultimate Aussie Street Car

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (11.15.2019) – The OPTIMA search for Australia’s Ultimate Street Car will go down at Calder Park, Melbourne Australia on November 16 and 17.

The Aussie OPTIMA Search for the Ultimate Street Car (OSUSC) event is modeled after the American OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational (OUSCI) which is held each year in Las Vegas. Both events aim to discover the best all around street car in terms of performance, fit and finish, engineering, and comfort.

OUSCI contestants build their cars with corner-carving semi-slick tires, forged three-piece wheels, exotic suspension, wild aerodynamics, and injected powerplants. First-gen Camaros, aero-laden Corvettes, off-tap Mitsubishi Evos, Dodge Vipers, BMW M5s, and ground-hugging pick-ups are just a few examples of the vehicles you may see at the event!

The Aussie OPTIMA Search for the Ultimate Street Car (OSUSC) competition is broken down into several disciplines including a Motorkhana, a time trial on the race circuit, drag racing, and a go-to-whoa-style competition called Speed Stop. OSUSC classes include Classic (1989 or earlier), Modern (post-1990), Fast Four (turbo and aspirated, all-wheel-drive, rotary or three-cylinder), and SUV/4×4.

Wayne Harris picture at LAX on Tuesday evening November 12th as he prepared to catch a 15 hours flight to Melbourne.

Although the focus of the event is to drive your car to its limits, there will also be a static car show and a Sound and Vision competition.

The dB Drag Racing Association (dBDRA) will be officiating the car stereo contest at the event. The dBDRA offers five different formats of competition, including dB Drag Racing, Bass Race, Psychlone, Top Dog, and Bagger Beatz! Each format is further divided into various classes based on the sound equipment installed and the extent to which vehicle modifications have been made. The dBDRA will be represented by judges from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States. The entry fee for the sound competition is $20.

While class winners get a trophy to take home, the overall winner of the Australian Ultimate Street Car competition scores a trip to Las Vegas OUSCI event and SEMA.

Let’s get ready for Australia’s Ultimate Street Car, at Calder Park, Melbourne, on November 16 and 17. Visit driveusca.com/optima-au/ for more information.

Visit dbdragracing.com for more information on the car stereo competition.

Radenso Radar Announces “Theia” Radar Detector

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CINCINNATI, OH (11.14.2019) – Radenso Radar has announced their new halo product “Theia,” the world’s first and only radar detector that uses artificial intelligence.

Powered by “Rai,” Radenso’s patent pending AI “electronic warfare” platform, Theia is the first detector in the world to completely eliminate false alerts from vehicle safety systems such as blind spot monitors and radar cruise control. Theia also delivers desirable features such as directional arrows, a premium metal case, WiFi/Bluetooth connectivity, and another world first: the ability to specifically identify police radar guns by name.

“We are doubling-down on the radar detector category,” President and CEO Jonathan Dandrow states. “Our multi-million dollar investment in this project, including the construction of a complete microwave R&D lab in Cincinnati, demonstrates the lengths we are willing to go to create the best products and innovate in the field we are deeply passionate about. We appreciate our retailers and partners that have helped us grow, and we look forward to supporting them for the long run with this new platform and our expanded engineering capabilities.”

In addition to providing Theia with the most sensitivity of any radar detector in the world, another benefit of using artificial intelligence is rapid updates. Radenso states that if a new “false positive” radar emitter is found, the AI can be “trained” to filter it out in less than one hour. This speed of updates is revolutionary; currently humans must try to filter false alerts with complicated mathematical algorithms that take months or years to develop. Dandrow points out that this is a bonus for installing dealers, who no longer will have to worry if a car’s safety systems will interfere with the customer’s new radar detector.

Theia will be shipping in 2020.

Visit radenso.com for more.