HOLLY HILL, FL (11.01.24) –  Metra Electronics is launching an assortment of new audio installation solutions at the 2024 SEMA Show. These products fit a wide range of vehicles, making aftermarket sound system upgrades easy. Metra will introduce a collection of new dash kits, including a combined TurboTactile™ and TurboTouch^® kit, two kits designed specifically for select Pioneer^® Modular Solutions receivers, a new amplifier bypass harness, and an antenna adapter. Metra’s new vehicle-specific dash kits are designed to fit the following vehicles:

• 2011-2018.5 Jeep^® Wrangler JK (DP-6511-JK)
• 2018-2024 GMC Terrain (95-3315B)
• 2015-2022 Ford F-Series trucks with single zone climate controls (95-5869CH)               
• 2015-2022 Ford F-Series trucks with single zone climate controls (95-5870CH)
• 2012-2018 Ford Focus (95-5871B)
• 2020-Up* Mitsubishi Outlander with factory 8″ screen smartphone-link display audio (95-7022HG)
• 2011-2016 Honda CRZ with factory navigation (95-7822)
• 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma (95-8275B)
• 2004-2007 BMW 5-Series (95-9328B)
• 2008-2012 Toyota Highlander with factory NAV (99-8274B/99-8274BR)

Combined TurboTactile™ and TurboTouch^®

• 2013-2020 Nissan Pathfinder (95-7643)

Designed to fit Pioneer^® Modular Solutions receivers

• 2011-2024 Select Ford Models equipped with the factory 8″ screen (107-FD11)
• 2022-2024 Ford Maverick (107-FD12)

Metra’s new dash kit for the 2011-2018.5 Jeep^® Wrangler JK, the DP-6511-JK, includes a replacement dashboard panel engineered to help install a 4” tall (Double-DIN) aftermarket radio in a dash that does not typically accommodate a modern Double-DIN radio. The replacement panel allows installers to upgrade the radio without complex or labor-intensive custom fabrication. It is textured to match the original look and feel of the vehicle’s dashboard.

Metra’s new solutions for Pioneer^® modular solutions receivers are exclusively manufactured to install Pioneer’s 6.8-inch modular receivers into the dash, like the DMH-WC5700NEX and the DMH-C2500NEX†. These kits will also accommodate most shallow-mount 4” tall (Double-DIN) aftermarket radios. They feature ABS trim panels to match the aftermarket radios’ finish.

The new 95-7643 dash kit designed to fit the 2013-2020 Nissan Pathfinder combines the best of what Metra’s TurboTouch and TurboTactile kits offer. This kit features easy-to-use rotary knobs that allow for the control of climate functions along with a 7” touchscreen that retains most of the features typically lost when replacing the factory radio. Additional factory-style hard buttons have laser-etched graphics for access to vehicle personalization menus. Metra’s built-in patented interface technology retains climate control, safety, and steering wheel control features. The vehicle’s hazard button and passenger airbag indicator have also been integrated into the kit, which is painted scratch-resistant matte black to match the factory finish and includes installation parts needed for a Double-DIN aftermarket radio installation.

Metra is also introducing an amplifier bypass harness (70-5526) that fits select 2004-2006 Lincoln vehicles with THX^® and an antenna adapter that fits select 2022-2024 Toyota vehicles (40-TY12). The amplifier bypass harness aids in installing a new car radio faster by plugging right into the vehicle’s connectors, allowing installers to hook up the radio to the vehicle’s electrical system. On one side, the wiring harness is color-coded with wires that connect or solder into the aftermarket radio/receiver. The other side has a vehicle-specific adapter that connects directly to the original radio connectors for a quicker installation without having to cut each of the wires. The antenna cable adapter ensures installers can continue using a vehicle’s factory antenna when replacing the radio.

These new products will be showcased from November 5th to 8th in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center at Metra’s main SEMA Show booth, #10439. Contact your Metra Electronics sales representative or visit MetraOnline.com for more information.

*Visit MetraOnline.com for up-to-date vehicle specific information. † Refer to the radio manufacturer for the most up-to-date information and current models. 

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (11.01.24) – DD AUDIO ⁱs proud to introduce the SS4.3000, a four channel amplifier designed to power the biggest and best mids and highs, and replace the insanely popular SS4b.

At this point in late 2024, it should be abundantly clear to anyone paying attention that DD AUDIO is on a mission to reinvigorate product lines and redefine standards. The legendary equipment on which the DD brand was built is reaching unthinkable heights with each revision and replacement. For subwoofers, you have massive performance upgrades in the USA Made line and “f” revisions of the 600/700/800 Series. For speakers, it’s the fast expansion of the Voice Optimized series with new models to satisfy more power levels and frequency bandwidths. For amplifiers, there’s no better example than the SS Series, which has long been a favorite for their “Super Small” footprints, top shelf components, and value for power.

While the SS Series has grown to have many monoblock and multi-channel amps this year, there was one classic SS amp that hadn’t yet been properly replaced, that is, until now. The SS4b was a discrete circuit, full range, class D, 4 channel amplifier capable of producing as much as 1500 watts from a chassis measuring only 6.875” wide by 11.81” long. What could be better? One that’s smaller, with at least twice the power, and for a better price: enter the SS4.3000.

When the question is “how do you replace a legend?”, the answer has to be “with a titan!” The SS4.3000 was originally designed to produce 750 watts per channel, but final testing shows it can reasonably produce up to 1000 watts per channel at 2 Ohms continuous. It uses the latest high speed class D devices coupled to a robust power supply designed for high signal to noise ratio, high channel separation, and low THD+N. The high efficiency, low noise, twin toroidal circuit design is housed in the streamlined DD style heatsink with more thermal mass and heatsink fin area than industry norms, because DD knows that play time is often in extreme conditions. The preamp section is easily configurable with separate low pass and high pass sections, along with bandpass capability. Packing in all of this full range potential was done to complement DD’s VO Series pro audio speakers to perfectly match listener’s big bass systems with loud and clear mids and highs at every level. Measuring in at just 11.25 x 7.3 x 2.4 this powerful little amp currently retails for just $579.

Get yours today at a local dealer or online.

HOLLY HILL, FL (10.31.24) – Metra Electronics is introducing under-seat replacement subwoofers and speakers designed to fit select BMW* at this year’s SEMA Show. These new products were developed in collaboration with VIBE Audio, will be sold in pairs, and will be in stock soon. They will be showcased from November 5th to 8th in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center at Metra’s main SEMA Show booth, #10439.

8″ Under-Seat Replacement Subwoofers
Metra’s SEMA booth will display 8-inch under-seat replacement VIBE subwoofers, available in 2 Ohm (OS-BMW82V3) or 4 Ohm (OS-BMW84V3) options. These direct-replacement under-seat subwoofers are engineered to fit perfectly into the vehicle with no modifications required. They offer a premium lightweight design and provide an enhanced bass response over factory speakers. All brackets and wiring connectors are included for easy plug-n-play installation.

4″ Plug-N-Play Front Door and Coaxial Speakers
Also available from Metra is a 4-inch plug-n-play front door speaker set (OS-BMW4V4) and 4-inch coaxial upgrade speakers (OS-BMW4RV2). Both feature direct-replacement VIBE speakers. They offer easy plug-n-play installation with vehicle-specific baskets and harnesses and include all required adapters and cables. Each speaker is designed to fit exactly in place of factory speakers to upgrade the audio system for enhanced sound quality.

Contact your Metra Electronics sales representative or visit MetraOnline.com for more information. *Visit the Vehicle Fit Guide at MetraOnline.com for up-to-date vehicle-specific information.

PHOENIX, AZ (10.31.24) – Fullbay, the turn-key platform that improves the operational efficiency of heavy-duty repair shops, will highlight its latest innovative technologies and software, including the recent enhancements of its labor time and service guides integration at AAPEX and SEMA Nov. 5-8, 2024, in Las Vegas. This enhanced integration gives shop owners access to the most up-to-date labor guides for class 1-8 vehicles, part numbers and cross references, wiring diagrams, as well as diagnostic and repair information – all without leaving the Fullbay platform.

“Fullbay’s labor and service guide integration is the complete heavy-duty repair tool for shop owners looking to boost productivity and accuracy,” said Patrick McKittrick, CEO of Fullbay. “We know that delivering exceptional and timely service is crucial to a shop’s success. Our enhancements provide our partners with the resources they need to tackle repairs confidently with instant information right at their fingertips. By saving time and providing accurate estimates, the integration will streamline operations and boost profitability in the shop. Visit us at AAPEX and SEMA to learn more.”

Fullbay’s labor time and service guide enhancements support shops by consolidating all the tools and guides a shop owner needs into one place within the Fullbay platform. These functions provide essential resources to shops including the ability to search by a unit’s year, make, model and engine, step-by-step repair procedures and visual guides, accurate estimates for labor times and tests, as well as the capability to view images of searched parts. This integration saves time, creates a more user-friendly experience and simplifies the platform’s functionality and ease of use, ultimately enabling more efficient and meaningful services.

To learn more about Fullbay and its latest labor time and service guide enhancements, visit the website here.

Visit Fullbay at AAPEX in booth #J8313 and at SEMA in the North Hall in booth #11417.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (10.30.24) – DD AUDIO is proud to introduce the all new ATC-250. This Amplified Terminal Cup is a highly versatile half bridge, high speed, class D amplifier made to serve either low end bass or full range applications by transforming the terminal cup position of your enclosure from passive to powered with next generation technology to produce serious wattage from a tiny unit while managing internal temperatures.

The ATC-250 is made to produce 250 Watts at 2 ohms with bench tests revealing manageable results of 322 at lower impedance loads, and more than 500 watts of dynamic power is available for transient bass passages. With its extruded aluminum design, the housing of this unit effectively acts as a total heatsink to reduce temperatures, ensuring the power comes through remarkably clean and fast. All that clean power comes in handy as this tiny amplifier has been made to give users flexible functionality, with modes specifically for subwoofers or a wide range of speakers. The subwoofer mode has filters built-in at 30 and 80 Hz, perfect for trouble free integration to the mid and high frequency section of your audio system. The full range mode engages an 80 Hz filter to lower sub-bass and extend the frequency response to over 20,000 Hz.

The size and convenience make this an exceptional choice for pro audio builds inside the vehicle and out when paired with VO Series speakers. The smooth mids and highs in a party box running on full range mode combined with the rich bass of larger woofers in an enclosure on sub mode are the makings for a full-on, portable DJ system made to get loud and sound good.

Get yours today at a local dealer or online.

HOLLY HILL, FL (10.30.24) – Metra Electronics is showcasing aftermarket accessories designed to fit select late-model Jeep Gladiator JT and Wrangler JL vehicles at this year’s SEMA Show. Show attendees can view them from November 5th to 8th in Metra’s main SEMA Show booth, #10439, in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center and at its off-roading and powersports booth, #24743, in the Central Hall. The manufacturer will display new items, including a soundbar adapter, lower dash speaker grille cut-ins, lower dash speaker pods, and popular products from its existing lineup of audio accessories. These upgrades cover applications for 2018-up* Jeep vehicles, including 2024 models, making Metra an industry leader for these highly sought-after products.

Soundbar Adapter
The new JP-1019 allows installers to upgrade the soundbar in 2024-up* Jeep Wrangler JL and Gladiator JT from the 4″ and 3″ factory speakers to a 6-inch to 6.75-inch aftermarket speaker by cutting the interior of the factory soundbar. It offers an optional tweeter location and includes adapter plates, speaker harnesses, grille replacements, and all hardware required for installation. This adapter retains your factory dome light in the soundbar location, and the replacement grilles feature a factory-style textured finish with a custom-stamped metal grille for a stylish look.

Lower Dash Speaker Grille Cut-ins
Metra’s new JP-1020 left and right lower dash speaker grille cut-ins enhance the appearance of 2024-up* Jeep Wrangler JL and Gladiator JT interiors when installing aftermarket speakers. They allow installers to widen the factory 4-inch opening to accommodate an upgrade to 6-inch to 6.75-inch speakers for more vivid sound while adding a bold style. These speaker covers feature a gloss black metal mesh grille with silver accents and perfectly complement the previously released JP-1017 dashboard speaker covers and the new JP-1014 dash speaker pods.

6″- 6.75″ Lower Dash Speaker Pods
The new JP-1014 replacement speaker pods are designed to replace the original 4” speaker pods located under the driver and passenger side of the dashboard in the 2018-up* Jeep Wrangler and 2020-up* Gladiator. Each pair of pods has an ABS housing that utilizes the factory mounting locations for a secure fit that will heighten the listening experience. They are installed using the factory grommet and wiring, and a Metra 12″ speaker adapter harness is included.

Dashboard Speaker Grilles
Metra’s popular JP-1017 is a set of custom-designed dashboard speaker grilles designed to enhance the interior appearance of select Jeeps when installing aftermarket speakers. They are designed to fit the 2018-up* Wrangler JL and the 2020-up* Gladiator JT and allow speakers to be upgraded to a larger tweeter or mid-bass speaker for a more vivid sound. These speaker grilles feature a black metal grille with bold silver accents that match this year’s new JP-1020 lower dash speaker cut-ins, ensuring they complement each other perfectly.

Add-A-Sub Interface
Part of its existing product line, Metra’s AXSUB-CH8 add-a-sub interface fits amplified and non-amplified 2021-up* Chrysler models, including Jeep Wrangler JL and Gladiator JT. It is installed at the radio location and features a 2-channel non-fading 5V RMS output, a fixed low pass frequency of 234Hz, and 250mA remote turn-on output. It includes a bass knob & vehicle-specific harness for easy installation and customization.

DSP-X Package with T-Harness
The AXDSPX-CH8 is a DSP-X package with T-harness that fits 2020-up* Chrysler models, including Jeep Wrangler JL and Gladiator JT. This previously introduced product in Metra’s line offers installers a fast, cost-effective solution for improving the sound system with ten individually assigned output channels, the ability to password-protect your settings, and an easy-to-use smartphone app. It has an onboard digital amplifier turn-on capability with built-in technology to retain many of the vehicle’s features commonly lost when installing a DSP.

*Visit MetraOnline.com for up-to-date vehicle-specific applications. Additional information about these products is available at MetraOnline.com.

HOLLY HILL, FL (10.29.24) – Metra Electronics has collaborated with VIBE Audio, the UK’s number one car audio brand, to create state-of-the-art all-in-one audio systems that will be unveiled at the 2024 SEMA Show. These new products will be showcased from November 5th to 8th in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center at booth #10439. Engineered for seamless integration and exceptional sound performance, these kits are designed to enhance the audio experience with crystal-clear highs, robust mids, and deep bass.

Vehicle applications for these new kits include:

• Select BOSE amplified 2019-2024 GMC Sierra/Silverado (GM-PPKT-1)
• Non-amplified 2024-up* Jeep® JL (JP-PPKT-1)
• Amplified 2024-up* Jeep® JL (JP-PPKT-2)
• Non-Amplified 2018.5-2023 Jeep® JL (JP-PPKT-3)
• Amplified 2018.5-2023 Jeep® JL (JP-PPKT-4)

Each of these comprehensive new vehicle-specific audio kits include everything needed to install a premium aftermarket audio system in one convenient package. Every included component works harmoniously to deliver unparalleled sound quality and ease of installation.

These kits combine VIBE’s premium amplifiers, a set of hand-picked VIBE speakers that complement the acoustics of each specific vehicle, VIBE subwoofers and enclosures, and Metra products that make installation easy, including vehicle-specific plug-n-play amplifier interfaces, pre-tuned to provide best-in-class audio performance. All necessary power and vehicle-specific mounting accessories are included for a straightforward installation process. The GM-PPKT-1, JP-PPKT-2, and JP-PPKT-4 are designed for amplified vehicles and include amplifier installation harnesses that bypass the factory amplifier and utilize OE speaker wires to minimize wiring.

Contact your Metra Electronics sales representative or visit MetraOnline.com for more information. *Visit the Vehicle Fit Guide at MetraOnline.com for up-to-date vehicle-specific information.