IASCA Wows Audiophiles at AXPONA 2025 with Car Audio Showcase

SCHAUMBURG, IL (04.15.25) – The International Auto Sound Challenge Association (IASCA) made a bold and unforgettable debut at AXPONA 2025, redefining perceptions of car audio and drawing crowds throughout the three-day event at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center.

Thousands of AXPONA attendees experienced the thrill of high-performance mobile sound firsthand at IASCA’s Car Audio Showcase, which featured dozens of show vehicles, preforming sound quality demos. It marked the first time a car audio competition was featured at North America’s premier high-end audio show—and the response was overwhelming.

Competitors show their vehicles to attendees.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better reception,” said Travis Chin, president of IASCA. “AXPONA has always represented the best in sound, and this weekend proved that car audio belongs in that conversation. From casual listeners to hardcore audiophiles, people were blown away by what today’s mobile systems can achieve.”

Audio Wave was set up to connect with attendees and audiophiles.

Manufacturers onsite included Zapco, ESB, Goldhorn, Audio Wave, Morel, Trulli, and Coherence Systems.

Among the winners were Natan Budiono who won SQ best of show.

Visit iasca.com and axpona.com for more.

The N&H Electronics 75th Annual Dealer Show Shined Saturday April 12th

HATTIESBURG, MS (04.14.25) – The Annual N&H Electronics Dealer Show and Sale drew dealers from across the territory to to see new products, pick up great deals, connect with industry members and enjoy the delicious fresh lunch from Mack’s West Catfish Truck.

The N&H team paused for a group image once all setup was completed. Jos, Ashlyn, Lana, Micheal, Ricky, Scott, Mark and Tammy (LtoR).
Dealers checked out all the specials in the warehouse.

NandH started business in 1950 so this year they are celebrating 75 years in business.

“As we celebrate 75 years dealers from across our territory arrived early. There were many super specials plus raffles. Support from our vendor partners and reps was strong. And of course, the great catfish lunch was served fresh from Mack’s West Catfish Truck” Ricky Gibson related.

Ricky Gibson (L) pictured with the DB Drive team Whitney and Leo.

Brands in the house included JVC Mobile, KICKER, Soundstream, PowerBass, DB DRIVE, DS18, Metra Brands, Massive Audio, MTX, PAC, American International, MAXPro Window Film and Q-POWER.

Kent Daigle, MTX Eastern Regional, related “The MTX Thunder Line is super strong in the marketplace. Dealers got a chance to see the line took advantage of Ricky’s show deals. The catfish lunch was special and all went back for seconds at the buffet!”

Each year dealers also look forward to the fried catfish lunch right from the truck.
Dealers are set at the tables waiting to hear that the catfish buffet is open.

DB Drive had a strong presence with Whitney and Leo in the booth spotlighting WDX products and the DB Drive Jeep outside for demos.

Micky Ural was in the showing new Metra products including the new AXAMP. In addition Mickey helped hand out a selection of Metra POP items to dealers that included caps, T’s, pens and bags.

Ricky‘s grandchildren, Luke and Claire, along with a friend, helped N&H crew.

Concluding Ricky said “We appreciate all the dealers that came to the show on Saturday to help celebrate our 75th Anniversary. With all the specials we had going on I know many dealers took advantage of the savings…especially now with the tariffs coming. Those dealers that didn’t attend will have an opportunity over the next couple of weeks to shop. Thanks again to all.”

For more see /nandhelectronics.com

The 2025 D-Source Dealer Open House Rolls Tuesday April 15th and Wednesday April 16th

BLOOMINGTON, MN (04.14.25) – The D Source Distributing Dealer Open House is set for Tuesday, April 15th and Wednesday April 16th 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. Hourly Door Buster Sales and Training sessions both days add to the benefits for 12volt retailers to attend the 2025 D-Source Dealer Open House.

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“The buzz across the territory has been super. There have been over 100 dealers register and many are bringing Team members” Josh Burris, DNR Sales, related.

Jeff Causton, D Source Principal, stated “Support from our vendor partners has been terrific. We are set to have a solid selection of products on display, factory staffs onsite, trainings, networking and dinner Tuesday evening. We are looking forward to welcoming dealers and vendor partners this Tuesday and Wednesday.”

“I’m looking forward to seeing Jeff and Josh plus working with their team to showcase our latest products 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 our new PBM Mini Series Digital Amplifiers and our hot new PBX PRO6CD compression coaxials and more” Erik Harbour, PowerBass VP, related. Harbour will be traveling from the company’s HQ in LA to attend the event.

Visit dsourcedistributing.com for more.

Vinland Launched Custom-Fit Radios at CMA Expo

TORONTO, CANADA (04.14.25) – Vinland launched its new line of Custom-Fit Radios at the CMA EXPO last week (April 4-6 ) in Toronto, Canada, which was billed as “Canada’s Mobile Electronic Event.”

Kenji Kawaguchi, Vinland’s Director of Sales for North America, attended the event and indicated that they had a great turnout at their booth. Vinland had a Chevy Silverado on display supplied by AutoMobility, which has branches in Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto, that had Vinland just-released Vision Series Model V13SL141911 with a 10” Screen, installed.

To continue the launch of the new Custom-fit radios Kawaguchi related that Vinland will be attending the Pacific NW Mobile Electronics Expo next month (May 19-21) in Seattle, WA, and is looking forward to introducing dealers there in the Vinland Custom Fit Radios.

For more see www.vinlandonline.com

KarCustom1 Wins The 12volt Prize On The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 317

12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (04.12.25) 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 317th time on Friday morning on April 11th. The Wheel landed on the 12volt space and the KarCustom1 slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning spin slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.

We messaged Tim to let him know the 12volt $100. Prize will be headed their way.

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

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

Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK, Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME, Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA, Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, J H Audio in Bowling Green VA, The Car Audio Shop StL in High Ridge MO, Anthonys Car Stereo in North Highlands CA, Flynn Audio in Middleton WI, Living Loud Car Audio in Pelham AL, Trail Star Audio in Minnesota, On The Spot Audio in Pennsauken NJ, Animated Car Audio in Essex MD, West Coast Car Audio in Citrus Heights CA, Modified Auto Sound in East Alton IL, Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, J A Custom Audio in Houston TX Jose Electronics in North Hills CA, Sound Proof Car Stereo in Douglasville GA, Auto Additions in Springfield IL, Elite Car Audio in Hollywood CA, Masters Car Stereo in Greenville SC, Audio Plus in Eden NC, Seismic AutoSound in Novato CA, Car Audio Addicts in Pittsburgh PA and AudioKing Tinting in Yakima WA, Arias Tint and Alarms in Duncanville TX, Odeh Car Audio in Gadsden AL, 12volt Specialist in Newark DE, Cutting Edge Audio in San Diego CA, Southern Auto Fab in Lafayette LA, California Sound in Fontana CA, Big Boyz Toyz in Florence SC, 740 Audio in Athens OH and 12volt Outfitters in Hollywood FL., High Quality Auto Sound, Lawrence MA, Custom Car Stereo SC in Spartanburg SC, Zier Box in Dallas TX, Maximum in Manville NJ, Audio Car Stereo in Miami FL, Mach 1 Audio in Washington MO, Doren Car Stereo in Queens Village NY, Side-x-Side Audio in South Charleston WV, Sound Concept in Nanuet NY, Pda Road Gear in Littleton CO and A-Plus Audio and Tinting Newington CT, Audio Electronics in Indianapolis IN, Tint and Sound in Frederick MD, Tint World Wilmington DE, VIP Autoworks in Mentor OH, All Out Audio in Killeen TX, Yong’s Audio in Indianapolis IN, Custom Audio Concepts in Lima OH, Clear Vibrations in Quakertown PA, The Outlaw Garage in Columbia TN, Xpert Car Audio in Layton UT, No Doubt Window Tint in Ardmore OK, San Diego Car Stereo in San Diego CA, Smart Audio in Lawrence MA, Car Audio One in Chula Vista CA, Audio Excellence in Orlando FL, Ultimate Sounds 1 in Wilmington NC, King Kong Custom Audio in Albuquerque NM. Manny’s Customs in Stockton CA, OD Car Audio in Pasco WA, Car Tunes on Line in Largo FL, INOV8 Audio in Houston TX, Kartel Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, Pro Auto Sound in Hialeah FL Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Fabulous Auto Alarms in Passaic NJ, Jimmy_Sound_System in Lawrence MA, American Audio Concepts in Houston TX, Arias Tint and Alarm in Duncanville TX, Big Papas Car Audio in Cincinnati OH, Houston Audio Lab in Houston TX, 901 Sound in Memphis TN, Kurtz Car Stereo in Traverse City MI, Sound By Stephen, Music In Motion in Alsip IL, Current Automotive Design in Sparta NJ, Prestige Sounds in Pompano Beach FL, Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Telza Audio in Columbia SC, Limelight Automotive in Webster NY, Victory Lap Auto Restyling East Moline IL, Unique Audio VA in Lorton VA, Builds by Paul in Litchfield AZ, Voodoo Customs in Haltom City TX, Elevated Design in Phoenix AZ, Mobilework/Tintworks in Santa Maria CA, Nappo Car Audio in Houston, Platinum Car Audio in Washington, Ballistic Audiowerks in Smithsburg MD, Xteme-Car Audio in Bremerton WA, Beltline Motors in Decatur AL, Ultimate Sounds in Chattanooga TN, Santa Fe Auto Sound in Overland Park KS, Soundelux Car Audio in Chula Vista CA, Kartele Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, BK Audio in Pasco WA, CenCal Audio in Madura CA, Xtreme Auto Sound in Louisville KY, Victorylap Auto Styling in East Moline IL, Car Trendz in Alexandria VA, BLVD Customs in Lakeland FL, Audio Systems in Montclair CA, Fitment_nyc_shop in Jamaica NY, King Audio in Norwalk CT. Foss Audio in Tukwila WA, OG Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, Tint and Tunes in Sacramento CA, Dr Dashboard in Evansville IN, The Sound Shop in Chino CA, Extreme Concepts in Albertville AL,The-King of Custom in Longwood FL, Car Audio Depot in Modesto CA and Audio Dreams in Acworth GA, PCH Custom Audio in Long Beach CA, Crazy Ralph’s Car Stereo in Gonzales LA, Joe’s Cycle Therapy in Somerset MA, Cal Custom Audio in Tracy CA, NWA Audio in Bentonville AR, XT Audio in Miami, Tim’s Audio in Newport OR, Build’s By Paul in Litchfield AZ, DAW Discount Audio in Paramount CA and M12 Audio in Bluefield WVA, Jam City Pros in Caddo Mills TX, Finishline Shop in Lumberton NJ, Genuine Custom Audio in Riverside CA,Ballistic Autowerks in Hagerstown MD, Jeff’s Custom Car Audio in Royce TX, Pitbull’s in Houston, Aspen Sound in North Spokane WA, CP Designs in Jarrell TX and D&B Sales in Ft Wayne IN, Precision Custom Audio in Riverview FL, The King of Custom, Active Sound in NC, Car Stereo Plus in Sumter SC, Audioworks DE in Newark DE, Active Sounds in NC Speed Car Audio in Dallas, Voodoo Customs in Luling LA, BK Customs 616 in Grand Rapids MI, TPD HiFI in Broken Bow OK and HiFi Crusin’ in Hattiesburg MS.

Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 318 on Friday, April 18th.

The CMA Expo 2025 Raised The Bar To A New Level

TORONTO, CANADA (O4.11.25) – The 3rd Annual Canadian Mobile Electronics Expo was once again held at the Toronto Congress Centre in Toronto, April 4th-6th. With a focus on the latest fastest growing categories in mobile electronics segment, including powersports, marine and motorcycles, the CMA Expo looked ahead to the future, examining current trends, technologies and best practices in the industry. The event introduced additional training tracks to include 50+ manufacturer trainings, 10 business workshops, 8 in-vehicle sessions and 3 technology-based seminars designed to grow business across Canada.

The exhibit show floor at CMA Expo this past weekend in Toronto was nothing short of spectacular. Canada‘s top distributors and manufacturers pulled out all the stops with eye- dropping displays and cutting-edge demo vehicles that brought the latest in mobile electronics to life. Industry leaders, like Automobility, Importel, GEMSEN, JVCKenwood, Gentec International, DIX Performance, VOXX Electronics, Trends Electronics, Grand West Distribution, Pioneer Electronics, Erickson Consumer, Fortin and SiriusXM showcased their latest innovations in style. From stunning product demos to hands-on interactions the show floor was buzzing with excitement… making it a true highlight of the event.

Canadian retailers during the weekend experienced next-level mobile electronics trainings from some of the most experienced and respected experts in the industry. The hectic schedule included 52 manufacturer trainings, 9 skills-based workshops, 3 educational seminars and 8 in-vehicle training sessions. From emerging tech to best practices it was an incredible opportunity to sharpen skills, stay competitive and connect with industry leaders shaping the future of 12volt retail.

Dealers waiting to get into training sessions.
One of the very well attended training sessions.
Kris Bulla conducted a MECP session focused on EV installations.

The CMA Expo also delivered an unforgettable experience packed with innovation, connection, and hands-on training. One of the standout features was the all new in-vehicle sessions where attendees got an up-close look at the latest mobile electronics tech….live right on the vehicle.

Paul Trueman traveled from the lower 48 to spend time with dealers in the SiriusXM lounge and reconnect with Ricky Lima who now is with Importel.
The SiriusXM Networking Lounge kept the conversations flowing.

The energy continued into the evenings with the SiriusXM sponsored networking event on Friday night bringing industry pros together for great conversations and new connections. Throughout the weekend, the SiriusXM networking lounge offered a vibrant hub where attendees could relax, recharge and keep the conversations flowing.

The CMA Expo 2025 all added up to a weekend full of inspiration, education and community.

CMA’s Frank Spezzano and Ben Woo, along with all who worked to set displays on the Expo show floor, are to be commended.

Visit www.cmaexpo.ca for more.

SSV Works Introduces Industry-First 10” Ported Under-Dash Subwoofer Enclosure for 2025-Up Polaris RZR Pro Series

ST. GEORGE, UT (04.11.25) – SSV Works proudly announces the industry’s first aftermarket 10″ Under-Dash Ported Subwoofer Enclosure specifically designed for the 2025-Up Polaris RZR Pro Series vehicles.

“Our new ported subwoofer enclosure is pro-rated to 40Hz, giving the subwoofer a much deeper bass response,” said Kelson Downes, Marketing Director at SSV Works. “This enclosure doesn’t just sound louder—it feels louder. Enthusiasts can truly feel their music while pushing their vehicle’s limits in the dunes, open desert, or whatever riding style they enjoy most.”

Built larger at .70ft³, this vented enclosure significantly boosts the low-frequency response of your subwoofer, ensuring deeper, more powerful bass for an unparalleled audio experience on the trails. Recognizing the value of storage, SSV Works has included a replacement glovebox tray, enabling riders to retain essential storage capacity despite the enclosure’s increased size.

Key product highlights:

  • Ported: Our vented sub enclosure enhances the low-frequency response of your subwoofer, delivering deeper, more powerful bass. This upgrade provides a richer, more dynamic sound, ensuring you get the best audio experience on the trail.
  • F3™ – The Original Factory Fit & Finish: This RZR Pro subwoofer enclosure looks just the way it should, like it came straight from the factory. Purpose built, our enclosures match the factory styling and fits with seamless precision.
  • Trail Ready: Built for the off-road environment, SSV Works’ audio components will withstand all the harsh riding conditions. From sand, dust, water or snow, you can ride your favorite trails without sacrificing premium audio from SSV Works.
  • Plug-&-Play (For SSV Kits): No Soldering, cutting or crimping! Designed to install as easy as possible. Simply bolt down the speaker enclosure with the pre-installed subwoofer, run the vehicle specific plug-&-play wiring, turn the key and go! If you’re making a custom kit, simple cut off the connector, and splice in your wiring!

Available configurations:

  • SSV Works V-Series: 10″ 1000-watt 2-ohm subwoofer (PN: 250-RZ6-UD10V) – MSRP $569.99
  • SSV Works V-Series: 10″ 1000-watt 4-ohm subwoofer (500W RMS) – MSRP $569.99
  • Enclosure Only: Install your own subwoofer – MSRP $369.99

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, this innovative audio solution promises both superior sound and long-lasting reliability for your Polaris RZR Pro R, Pro S, or Pro XP.

Designed for seamless installation into factory locations, these speaker adapters simplify the upgrade process, providing a significant enhancement in audio clarity, volume, and overall experience.

For more information, please visit www.SSVWorks.com, call 818-991-1SSV (1778), or email sales@SSVworks.com.

Fuel Your Sound Quality with Mobile Accessories from Crunch

LIBEERTYVILLE, IL (04.11.25) – Power up your car audio with Crunch mobile accessories designed to elevate your sound. Whether you’re looking for precise sound separation, fine-tuning, or customization, the CREQ7B 7-band equalizer and CRXRcrossover take your Crunch car audio system to the NEXT LEVEL!

Bringing customization into your songs while turning all of your audio into higher-quality sound – the CREQ7B 7-Band equalizer features separate controls for Master, Subwoofer, and Front/Rear volume, a convenient selection of Main/or Aux inputs, -12dB to +12dB variable, three pairs of RCA outputs to drive

Front, Rear, and Subwoofer, two audio inputs with level-matching, and a Subwoofer output that uses a built-in 18dB per octave electronic crossover fixed at 60Hz, 80Hz, or 120Hz.

Fully adjust your audio system’s frequency and levels all in one centralized location with the CRXR 2-way/3-way crossover! The CRXR crossover creates three audio outputs when the audio source only has one or two. An innovative built-in line driver allows an increase in voltage on low-output audio sources to reduce overall system noise (improving overall sound quality).

Push your audio to new levels of sound with Crunch Mobile Accessories and unlock richer detail and enhanced playback for the ULTIMATE listening experience in your Crunch car audio installation or setup. FUEL YOUR AUDIO!

Learn more HERE about Crunch Mobile Accessories.

GEMSEN Stood Out At The 3rd Annual CMA Expo

TORONTO, CANADA (04.10.25) – The 3rd Annual CMA Expo 2025 took place Friday through Sunday April 4-April 6 at the Toronto Congress Centre. GEMSEN had a large presence at the event spotlighting several brands that they distribute across Canada.

The JL Audio booth was busy throughout the CMA Expo.

Dave Singh, National Sales Manager-Mobile Marine Power Sports, related “Once again the CMA Expo was an amazing event. There was a wide selection of top-tier 12volt brands exhibiting, dealer attendance was very good plus there was a great feeling of excitement across the Expo floor. Training sessions on the show schedule also offered learning opportunities for many in meeting rooms and onsite installation demos.”

Rob Haynes conducting one of his 5 training sessions… All were very well attended.
This live demonstration showed how proper system design and as little as 10 minutes of tuning could make an unbelievable difference with speakers are placed in a perfect layout. Then when speakers are moved around, like they would be positioned in a car, they sounded terrible. When DSP was applied the speakers sounded perfect as they would positioned in a car.

Continuing “Rob Haynes, from Garmin/JL Audio, was the busiest trainers at the CMA Expo presenting 5 classes over the weekend. One of Rob’s key trainings was a live demonstration on how proper system design and as 10 minutes of tuning could make an unbelievable difference. A demo setup allowed attendees to listen to speakers in a perfect layout,..then moved the speakers around just like they would be positioned in a car which made them sound terrible and then applied DSP which made the whole system sound like it did when the speakers were setup in a perfect position.”

The customized Polaris Side-by-Side featured an outrageous JL Audio system decked with marine products.

GEMSEN’s JL Audio display included a customized Polaris Side by Side featuring an outrageous JL Audio system utilizing marine products.

Stay tuned for more from GEMSEN activities at the CMA EXPO 2025.

Visit gemsen.com and cmaexpo.ca for more.

SiriusXM Announces Coverage for 2025 Masters

NEW YORK, NY (04.10.25) – SiriusXM, the exclusive audio broadcaster of the Masters Tournament, today announced its extensive broadcast plans for Masters week, April 5-13. SiriusXM listeners across North America will get live coverage of all four days of Tournament play, daily Masters talk programming, specials and more.

Masters Radio on SiriusXM will be available to subscribers in SiriusXM enabled vehicles (channel 92) and on the SiriusXM app.

SiriusXM’s live Tournament broadcast will air each day – Thursday, April 10, through Sunday, April 13 – starting at 2 pm ET and running through the completion of play. Each day before the broadcast begins, SiriusXM will provide live look-in coverage of featured groups during its programming in the morning and early afternoon so listeners can get up-to-the-moment coverage of groups playing earlier in the day. 

Mike Tirico will be SiriusXM’s lead play-by-play voice for all four Tournament rounds. He will be joined in the booth by popular former tour pro-turned-broadcaster Johnson Wagner as lead analyst. SiriusXM’s commentators on the course will be John MaginnesBrian KatrekEmilia Doran and Carl Paulson.

SiriusXM’s pre-round coverage will air live starting at 7 am ET Thursday and Friday, and 10 am ET on Saturday and Sunday. Taylor Zarzour and David Marr III will anchor the coverage, providing play-by-play updates on featured groups, with commentary and reporting from Steve Melnyk, Bob Ford, Carl Paulson, Jim McLean and Jason Sobel. 1982 Masters champion Craig Stadler and fellow major champions Hale Irwin and Dave Stockton will join SiriusXM’s pre-round coverage on the weekend. Immediately following each round, listeners will hear a live recap show hosted by Gary Williams. 

“The Masters is annually one of the greatest events in all of sports,” said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s President and Chief Content Officer. “Masters Radio will ensure fans get access to everything happening throughout the week at Augusta National so they never miss a moment.” 

In additional to live Tournament coverage, Masters Radio on SiriusXM will be the place to hear coverage of other special events including the final round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and the Masters Par 3 contest, as well as daily original programming covering all the latest news live from the course. Among the highlights: 

  • Augusta National Women’s Amateur: SiriusXM will provide live coverage of the final round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur on Saturday, April 5 (noon – 3 pm ET). SiriusXM’s Chantel McCabe, Emilia Doran and Fred Albers will host the broadcast. Ten-time major champion Annika Sorenstam will interview the Augusta National Women’s Amateur champion on a new episode of her SiriusXM show, “Annika,” airing Wednesday at 8 pm ET.
  • Masters Par 3 Contest: SiriusXM listeners will get live coverage of the 2025 Masters Par 3 Contest on Wednesday, April 9 starting at noon ET.
  • Honorary Starters Ceremony: On Thursday, SiriusXM will have live coverage of the Honorary Starters Ceremony and the opening tee shots of Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson, followed by interviews with these three legendary players.
  • Listeners will hear regularly scheduled shows hosted throughout the week by SiriusXM’s exceptional roster of current and former players, instructors and other experts. This will include new episodes of the exclusive shows helmed by Lucas Glover, who recorded a top-20 finish in last year’s Tournament, and Rocco Mediate, who competed in 10 Masters.

For more on SiriusXM’s golf programming and a schedule of shows, click here.