SAINT JOSEPH MO (05.01.26) The House Of Sound hosted a very successful Garage Sale at their location in Saint Joseph MO on Saturday, April 25th.

Owner John Gregory related, “We had been thinking about doing an event like this for sometime. Brent Hale and I finally made it happen on Saturday with the Garage Sale. We planned to open at 9AM, but people were lining up at 8:30 to come in, check out the great deals and make purchases.”

Continuing, “Chris Pace rolled in from Kansas City pulling the Arrowhead JBL trailer that he parked right in the driveway by the entrance. It really got a lot of attention as people were driving by. Chris did a ton of product demos that generated some on site sales. We’re thinking about doing some remodeling so clearing out some old inventory worked out very well. We had people coming in a few days after to see what was left.”

“At JBL we have a long-term relationship with John and the House of Sound. The company operates with integrity and professional support of the Saint Joe and surrounding communities. We are honored to be a partner with John Gregory” Shawn Spedding related. Spedding is the Director of Sales for JBL Mobile Audio Aftermarket Consumer Audio.

Chris Pace, Arrowhead Sales and Marketing, stated “At Arrowhead we enjoy working closely with John and Brent. They are a great business partner and they certainly take care of their customers in the community. Supporting them with the JBL Trailer at the House of Sound Garage Sale was a natural. We made sales and it was an opportunity for me so connect directly with consumers to get a read on what’s hot with audio for cars, trucks, bikes, boats and powersports.”

House of Sound has served the Saint Joe community since 1993 and John is planning for many more years.

Seattle, WA (April 30,2026) Mark Giovannetti, one of the Pacific NW Mobile Electronics organizers, reports that everything is coming together nicely for the 12th annual event on May 18,19, and 20th in Seattle, WA.

“We’re extremely pleased with the vendor interest for this year’s event! We’ve heard from vendors like Escorts’ Brady Siebert and Donny Montgomery, who will be attending again, and Donnie will be hosting a master class on Escort Radar -“Precision Selling at a Higher Level and how Milliseconds Made a Difference” on Tuesday, May 19, at 10:15 am.

For more information, and to register for the Expo and Trainings, go to:

https://www.pnwcee.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH CA (04.29.26) This is a highly immersive fabrication environment where attendees will actively participate in building and testing multiple enclosure designs throughout the course.

Participants will:

• Design and model multiple subwoofer enclosure configurations
• Build and assemble multiple working enclosures
• Test and evaluate output performance and efficiency across different designs
• Compare acoustic response characteristics in real-time using measurement tools

In previous training sessions, over 25 different enclosure designs were built and tested, providing participants with direct exposure to how design variables affect output, response, and efficiency.

Performance validation is conducted using Term-PRO measurement systems, allowing attendees to analyze real output data and refine design decisions based on measurable results.

Industry Collaboration & Equipment Access

This training is co-sponsored by DB Drive, Trulli Audio, and Exile Audio, whose contributions in providing amplifiers, drivers, and system components help support a fully hands-on, production-level training environment.

Attendees will work directly with supplied equipment throughout the course, gaining real-world experience tuning and evaluating systems under load.

As part of the testing program, participants will also evaluate the performance of the new Trulli Audio TD-19 19-inch subwoofer platform, installed and tested in multiple enclosure configurations under controlled conditions.

Training Environment

This is a high-intensity fabrication and design workshop, not a lecture-based course.

Attendees should expect:

• Active CNC machining and woodworking
• Full enclosure assembly and fabrication work
• Continuous measurement and testing cycles
• Collaborative design iteration sessions

Work clothing is strongly recommended, as the environment is production-focused and involves extensive hands-on fabrication.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of the training, participants will have practical experience in:

• Designing high-efficiency subwoofer enclosures from scratch
• Controlling airflow, port tuning, and acoustic response
• Translating CAD designs into CNC-ready production files
• Building and testing multiple enclosure systems
• Interpreting real performance data to refine design decisions
• Improving consistency and repeatability in fabrication workflows

Event Details & Registration

The training will take place at Automotive Entertainment OC’s Huntington Beach facility from May 1–3, 2026.

Due to the hands-on nature of the program, seating is strictly limited to ensure direct instructor access and workshop efficiency.

Registration is now open.

For more information or to reserve a seat: 📞 714-848-8489 📧 customerservice@ae-hb.com

Daytona Beach Florida (04.28.26) – Two beautiful spring days set the stage last week at Jeep Beach, with a light rain holding off until after the event concluded. Soundcrafters, Daytona Beach’s Car Audio Powerhouse returned to Jeep Beach with a markedly different approach this year.

Soundcrafters principal, Paul Papadeas, explained: “Our first Jeep Beach event was seven years ago. We moved our entire shop to the event, showcasing multiple brands in Jeeps on display, while selling, then installing, in the NASCAR Garages. This year was different; we focused exclusively on Rockford Fosgate Jeep systems.”

In prior years, presenting multiple brands required extensive consultation and system design. This year, the focus shifted to Rockford Fosgate’s Stage 3 and Stage 5 systems, engineered and pre-tuned specifically for Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators. With systems already acoustically optimized using integrated DSP, the traditional design phase was virtually eliminated.

By simplifying the process and offering a single, purpose-built solution, customers made faster decisions, and overall ticket values increased. As Papadeas noted, “When customers get bogged down in design choices, it can slow decision-making. This streamlined approach made everything more efficient.”

Sales efforts were supported by two Rockford Fosgate representatives and one regional manager. Three demo Jeeps showcased both Stage 3 and Stage 5 systems for attendees to hear.

For more information on Stage 3 and Stage 5 Jeep systems, visit RockfordFosgate.com. To learn more about the event, visit JeepBeach.com. To connect with nearly five decades of car audio expertise, visit Soundcraftersdb.com or call 386-761-8800.