HOLLY HILL, FL (04.19.22) –Heise LED Lighting Systems by Metra Electronics has added to their RGB and RGBW LED product lineup. Now shipping is a universal RGBW LED Underglow Lighting Kit, RGBW Bulk Wire, and RGB Bulk Wire. These products are designed to be compatible with other Heise RGB and RGBW products. They offer colorful, durable RGB and RGBW lighting solutions with less installation time and labor.
Universal RGBW LED Underglow Lighting Kit
The RGBW1-UNDGLED is a new vehicle lighting package for installers who want to add brilliant underglow lighting to a vehicle. The kit includes four sealed LED tubes, mounting hardware, and extension cables. This kit is rated IP67 and designed for both on and off-road vehicles. When set up with the Heise RGBW-CB1 controller (sold separately), users can choose from a true white color PLUS 16 million different color options using the Metra RGBW smartphone app with pre-programmed lighting transitions, flash patterns, and more. A dual connection to the controller assures maximum current and even illumination. The RGBW-CB1 controller is sold separately and required for operation, and can be synced with additional compatible Heise RGB and RGBW lighting products.
RGBW1-UNDGLED Product Specifications:
Includes (2) 48” and (2) 36” LED tubes
Dual connection to controller for maximum current and even illumination
Mounting hardware and extension cables included
Requires RGBW-CB1 controller (sold separately) that works with Metra RGBW smartphone app
RGB LEDs plus true white LED color
IP rating: IP67
Not for use on public roads
1 year limited warranty
RGBW Bulk Wire
The RGBW-250SPL Bulk Wire from Heise is designed specifically for use with our Heise RGBW lighting products. This wire features water-resistant black over-mold to protect the individual cables.This 5-in-1 OE style is easier to run and has better aesthetics than other wiring options. Red, green, blue, black and white wires are concealed within the over-mold to make this a 5-conductor wire. This bulk wire comes in a convenient 250 foot spool.
RGBW-250SPL Product Specifications:
Length: 250 feet
Gauge: 22 Gauge
Wire colors: R/G/B/BL/W
Water-resistant black over-mold
Works exclusively with Heise RGBW lighting products
1 year limited warranty
RGB Bulk Wire
The RGB-250SPL Bulk Wire from Heise is designed specifically for use with our Heise RGB lighting products. This wire features water-resistant black over-mold to protect the individual cables. This 4-in-1 OE style is easier to run and has better aesthetics than other wiring options. Red, green, blue and black wires are concealed within the over-mold to make this a 4-conductor wire. This bulk wire comes in a convenient 250 foot spool.
RGB-250SPL Product Specifications:
Length: 250 feet
Gauge: 22 Gauge
Wire colors: R/G/B/BL
Water-resistant black over-mold
Works exclusively with Heise RGB lighting products
1 year limited warranty
These products are in stock and shipping now. Visit MetraOnline.com for more information.
SHREVEPORT, LA (04.19.22) – In today’s world, and the 12volt world, it’s hard to find positive news. The 12volt News, and the 12volt Central Studios staffs, work to deliver positive industry news each business day. Creating the 12voltSTP was another example of making it easy for industry members to deliver their company’s brand and activities to members of the 12volt industry.
The images in this article showcase Vickers AV with a new Stinger Heigh 10 shipment, The KICKER XRV headed to Desert Storm in Lake Havasu, Rydeen Mobile team members at Bangharts in West Chester PA plus action at the N&H dealer event in Hattiesburg MS in the last few days.
The 12volt STP Tool makes it easier than ever to showcase your company’s positive activities and products. Snap..Txt..Presto.. your company’s positive news could be in the news. 318 465 0844 is the number. With the advent of social media Facebook and Instagram platforms became key vehicles to deliver information and news. The fact remains people still need, and look forward to, receiving news. That is also true for the business realm that includes the 12volt Industry.
Today, a vast percentage of people spend hours and hours on their mobile devices each day. Reports are the average person spends 7 hours a day on their smartphone.
To deliver fresh industry news to members of the mobile electronics industry the 12volt Central Studios makes multiple posts on Instagram and Facebook each business day. The 12volt STP Tool was created in 2020 for members of the 12volt industry to send their news to the 12volt Central Studios. Snap and Txt an image to 318 465 0844. Presto, your positive news could be delivered to members of the 12volt industry.
On Instagram and Facebook @12voltnews has over 10,000 followers on each platform. Those followers are dedicated members of the 12volt industry.
Look forward to seeing your company’s brand and activities in the 12volt News.
NEW YORK, NY (04.19.22) – Pandora has announced the launch of a new station, Country Grit.
The late, great Harlan Howard once described country music as “three chords and the truth,” and there’s a new wave of the genre that may add a few chords but takes authenticity to a new, unapologetic level. Pandora’s brand-new Country Grit station, launching today, was born from the undeniable popularity of rock-infused, edgy country music that pushes both sonic and lyrical boundaries.
“I’m a fire-tongued dеvil with a belly full of gasoline,” sings Cody Jinks on “All It Cost Me Was Everything,” which plays out like a lyrical confession. It’s this kind of heart-on-sleeve, uncensored songwriting coupled with dueling electric and steel guitars that defines Country Grit.
Jinks joins other indie trailblazers including Warren Zeiders and Whiskey Myers on the station, along with icons like Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert and Aaron Lewis. Red-hot newcomers Bailey Zimmerman, Tyler Braden, Parker McCollum and Morgan Wade are also among the artists featured on the station, linked by their affinity for loud guitars and the cold-hard truth.
“Thrilled to be included in Pandora’s new station Country Grit,” states Morgan Wade. “For me, country grit is just an attitude of being your true self and going after your goals, whether they are personal, professional or whatever they may be.”
EAST WENATCHEE, WA (04.18.22) – The 2022 IASCA World Finals will take place in three locations, one for SQ and two for SPL, in conjunction with MECA and EMMA.
“We’re looking forward to working with MECA and EMMA again on hosting combined finals events. Every year, we keep improving what we offer to competitors to give back for supporting the organizations,” said IASCA President Travis Chin.
Travis Chin
SQ Finals will take place on Oct 8 th and 9 th , 2022 at the Kenneth E. Cowan Civic Center in Lebanon, Missouri, in conjunction with MECA and EMMA. The event will be located in the Center’s Exhibition Hall which boasts 34,000 square feet of space to house up to 170 sound quality vehicles.
The Cowan Civic Center, site of the IASCA SQ Finals October 8th and 9th in Lebanon, MO.
SPL Finals East will be held on November 12th and 13th , 2022 at the Farm Bureau Exposition Center Lebanon, Tennessee, minutes away from Nashville, in the main Exhibit Hall boasting 45,000 square feet of room for up to 200 cars.
The Farm Bureau Exposition Center, site of SPL Finals East November 12th and 13th in Lebanon, TN.
West Coast IASCA SPL Finals will be held near the end of October, as venues are currently under review. Scores from the West Coast Finals will be combined with scores from the East to determine the World Champions at the SPL Finals East event.
“This year’s events are competitor focused and we’re getting some really exciting things lined up for the shows,” Chin continued. “Final details are still being worked out regarding logistics and accommodations for each event. We will notify everyone as those details are finalized.”
Invitations for qualified competitors will begin to be sent out via email early September. Qualified competitors must accrue 75 C.A.P. points (Competition Award Points) in their format to qualify for an invitation to their respective event. For those wanting to view their point standings, the list is available on https://iasca.com/downloads/ under CAP.
For more information on IASCA Worldwide and the IASCA World Finals, visit iasca.com or contact President Travis Chin at travis@iasca.com.
DALLAS, TX (04.18.22) – Sunday, May 22nd, is the date for the SSR Distributors Dealer Show at the company’s new Dallas location. The 25,000 square foot location in northwest Dallas opened in January of this year after an extreme makeover of the building.
Tracy Farr, SSR VP Sales/Ops, related “We look forward to showing all our new Dallas location. Over 20 of our best 12volt vendors and manufacturers will be displaying products with representative on site. We will offer super crazy deals on select products at the event. Also, there will be some training classes through the day with Audio Control and Metra already set with a training time.”
See Tracy, Amir, Bob and Anita with the SSR Dallas Team members at the Dallas Dealer Show.
At the new SSR Distributors location dealers will see a ‘friendly old face’ as Bob Irwin recently joined the SSR Dallas Team.
The SSR Dealer Show is a family friendly event with activities for kids along with food and refreshments.
Key SSR brands include KICKER, Pioneer, KENWOOD, JVC, Compustar/Firstech, VOXX, Metra, Audio Control and Nakamichi.
Make your plans to attend the SSR Distributors Dealer Show… 2880 Virgo Lane Dallas, TX 75229. Please RSVP by May 1st.
JUNIPER, FL (04.18.22) – Next Level Distribution had a very strong 2021 with the PowerBass. As a result Nelson Pierantoni, TriStar Marketing, recently delivered the Award the award in person at the company’s Juniper FL location.
Erik Harbour, PowerBass VP stated “We are always excited to see our customers grow with PowerBass. We have been working with Next Level, formerly Audio America, for many years. We would like to thank their staff and all their great PowerBass dealers for their continued support.”
Nelson Pierantoni (2nd L) presented the PowerBass Outstanding Sales Achievement 2021 Award to the Next Level Distribution team at their facility in Juniper FL. (L to R) Dan McClimans, Pierantoni-TriStar Marketing, Doreen McQuade, Bryan Mongiovi, Jeff Allen and Shane Mullikin.
Pierantoni, the area representative, offered “Next Level supports the PowerBass brand across-the-board and is doing especially well with SoundBars, OE Speaker Products and PowerSports Amplifiers.
Continuing Harbour related “Pierantoni’s TriStar Marketing also had a banner year with PowerBass. TriStar received the PowerBass Road Warrior 2021 Award. The firm is doing a terrific job in their territory, thus were happy to recognize their efforts in 2021 with the Road Warrior Award.
SHREVEPORT LA (04.16.22) WTF…Win This Friday. California Sound won the 12volt News $100. prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 174 on Friday morning, April 15th.
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 4.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 174th time on Friday morning April 15th. The Wheel landed on the 12volt News space and the California Sound slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the wheel spin was also posted.
We reached out to California Sound in Fontana CA and connected with Ziad Adaimy. He was excited and very happy a $100. check would head that way and mentioned he would do something with the crew.
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, AIS, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and USASpec. 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, 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 and Southern Auto Fab in Lafayette LA. Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, April 22nd.
SEATTLE, WA (04.15.22) – The PNWCEE 2022 Mobile Electronics Expo, featuring Mobile Electronics, is set for May 9th-11th at the Doubletree by Hilton at South Center in Seattle WA.
This year the event will kick off with a special Monday evening launch event themed ‘Harley Davidson Audio Install Deconstruction’ presented by Sam Walker and Ryan Klein as they deconstruct a Harley Davidson Road Glide with a premium aftermarket audio system build on the bike.
Sam Walker’s Harley Davidson Road Glide will be deconstructed during the Monday evening session.
“My Harley Road Glide is loaded with Diamond Audio and Cerwin Vega products. Lighting and other aftermarket products also. During the session that Ryan Klein and I host we will cover best practices, along with the ins and outs of motorcycle audio, while deconstructing the bike and putting it back together.” The session will also cover amp tuning plus DSP integration.
Sam Walker is the owner of Walker Audio Design in Nampa ID and a 19 year veteran of the 12volt industry. He is an avid rider and specializes in Harley Davidson Audio.
Ryan Klein is the West Coast Manager with CVDA and very active in the Motorcycle/PowerSports category. As a company that has been in the category for many years, Diamond Audio and Cerwin Vega have been on the leading edge of high-performance audio products and solutions.
Tuesday and Wednesday will feature factory and industry training events that begin at 9 AM in rooms off the show floor. The Expo Showroom opens at 10AM both days with an amazing number of vendors displaying their latest products.
On Wednesday Travis Chin, from IASCA, will be on site. Dealers and their customers are invited for a TEST THE BEST event outside and Travis will judge the entries and 3 top winners will receive awards. The Doubletree has provided a large outdoor space for this activity.
As an added benefit for attendees the Doubletree has agreed to offer suites at a discounted rate and that will include a complimentary breakfast for 2 people per room.
Sam Walker, on his Harley, is an avid rider, 19 year 12volt industry veteran and owner of Walker Audio Design.
“With the addition of the larger outdoor area we will have the opportunity to have even more show cars at the 2022 event. May 9th-11th, Monday through Wednesday, are the dates and we look forward to seeing a record turnout at the upcoming 2022 event. So far there is a real buzz in the Pacific Northwest for the 2022 event. Several dealers have indicated they will close their stores and bring the crew” Mark Giovannetti-Pacific Rim Marketing and Dan McMillan-InPhase Marketing, who are spearheading the event, related.
DIAMOND BAR, CA (04.15.22) – As the popularity of electric vehicles grows, experts are taking a closer look at the true environmental impact these cars have—from production to operation to disposal. Manufacturers of both alternative-fuel vehicles and traditional internal-combustion engine (ICE) vehicles are evaluating the net-zero impact and what the future looks like.
Join Dr. Robert Freerks, consultant in fuels and lubricants at RLF Enterprises, April 20, at 11:00 a.m. (PDT), as he compares EVs to conventional ICE vehicles and explores the readiness of the U.S. electric grid to support widespread adoption of EV use throughout the country.
In just one hour, you will learn about the following:
Equivalent emissions of an EV based on energy production mix across the United States.
Environmental impact of EV and battery production.
Ability of the current electric grid to support widespread EV adoption.
SHREVEPORT, LA (04.15.22) – In today’s world, and the 12volt world, it’s hard to find positive news. The 12volt News, and the 12volt Central Studios staffs, work to deliver positive industry news each business day. Creating the 12voltSTP was another example of making it easy for industry members to deliver their company’s brand and activities to members of the 12volt industry.
The images in this article showcase JB_Associates, Real Performance Marketing/MTX Audio, ATrend and Rydeen Mobile team members at work across the US.
The 12volt STP Tool makes it easier than ever to showcase your company’s positive activities and products. Snap..Txt..Presto.. your company’s positive news could be in the news. 318 465 0844 is the number. With the advent of social media Facebook and Instagram platforms became key vehicles to deliver information and news. The fact remains people still need, and look forward to, receiving news. That is also true for the business realm that includes the 12volt Industry.
Today, a vast percentage of people spend hours and hours on their mobile devices each day. Reports are the average person spends 7 hours a day on their smartphone.
To deliver fresh industry news to members of the mobile electronics industry the 12volt Central Studios makes multiple posts on Instagram and Facebook each business day. The 12volt STP Tool was created in 2020 for members of the 12volt industry to send their news to the 12volt Central Studios. Snap and Txt an image to 318 465 0844. Presto, your positive news could be delivered to members of the 12volt industry.
On Instagram and Facebook @12voltnews has over 10,000 followers on each platform. Those followers are dedicated members of the 12volt industry.
Look forward to seeing your company’s brand and activities in the 12volt News.
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