MURRIETA, CA (01.20.26) – MUSWAY USA is proud to welcome Christopher Sinh as our new Director of Technical Support and Inside Sales, strengthening our commitment to dealer success, product excellence, and real-world performance.
With over 8 years of hands-on industry experience and more than 20 years of car audio knowledge, Chris brings deep technical expertise, genuine passion, and a dealer-first mindset to the MUSWAY USA team.
“Car audio isn’t just my career — it’s my passion. DSP tuning, system design, and extracting the best possible sound from every vehicle is what drives me. Every build is a new canvas and a new challenge. Now as part of the Musway USA family, I’m excited to work directly with dealers and end users to showcase what Musway products are truly capable of delivering. At its core, music is a universal language — and Music is the Way.”
Born and raised in San Diego, Christopher earned his Bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University, with an emphasis in Business Management and Marketing, before relocating to Orange County to pursue his career in the car audio industry full-time. This combination of technical skill and business understanding allows him to support dealers not just with tuning and troubleshooting, but also with sales support, product positioning, and customer success.
In his new role, Chris will be actively working with MUSWAY dealers nationwide, providing:
Advanced technical support
DSP tuning guidance
Product training and education
Inside sales support
Dealer consultation to drive growth
He’s not here to sit behind a desk — he’s here to roll up his sleeves, pick up the phone, get in the installs, and help our dealers win.
“We’re building something special with MUSWAY USA,” says Andrew Bishara, CEO of Global Audio Marketing and MUSWAY USA. “Adding someone with this level of passion, knowledge, and dealer-focused mindset elevates our entire support system. Our dealers are going to feel the difference immediately.”
Please join us in welcoming Christopher Sinh to the MUSWAY USA family.
LOS ANGELES, CA (01.20.26) – Massive Audio proudly announces the release of the HIPPO H84XR, an 8-inch high-output subwoofer engineered to deliver deep, powerful bass with precision and durability in compact installations. Designed for car audio enthusiasts and professionals alike, the H84XR combines 1000 watts RMS power handling with a rugged build and advanced motor design, giving users punchy low-end performance without sacrificing space or reliability.
John Velez, Sales Manager, pictured with the new MASSIVE AUDIO H84XR in the company’s Los Angeles office.
Precision-Built for Power and Performance
8″ subwoofer optimized for compact box applications
1000 watts RMS / 2000 watts peak power handling for deep, authoritative bass
Dual 4-ohm, 2.5″ voice coils for flexible wiring options
Heavy-duty cast aluminum basket with vented motor for improved heat dissipation
Foam surround and reinforced dust cap for increased excursion and reliability
Designed for both sealed and ported enclosures
A Versatile Performer for Any Build
The H84XR brings Massive Audio’s Hippo Series tradition of durability and sound precision to a compact size that’s perfect where space is at a premium — from custom car installs to SPL-ready systems.
“The H84XR proves that big bass doesn’t have to come from a big driver,” said John Velez, Sales Manager at Massive Audio. “Its power handling and build quality gives installers and enthusiasts a subwoofer that performs well in real-world applications and competitive environments alike.”
Availability
The Massive Audio HIPPO H84XR is available now through Massive Audio’s network of authorized dealers and distributors. For purchase inquiries, system compatibility guidance, or dealer opportunities, contact jvelez@massiveaudio.com or (626) 523-8954.
TEMPE, AZ (01.20.26) – Mobile Solutions is proud to announce its Digital Fab MasterClass, scheduled for Jan. 23-26, 2026 at the company’s headquarters in Tempe, Ariz.
“Our Digital Fab MasterClass is where old-school craftsmanship meets future-ready innovation,” said Bryan Schmitt, founder, president, and CEO of Mobile Solutions. “This immersive four-day workshop is engineered for fabricators, builders, and designers who want to elevate their interior and fabrication skills to an elite, professional level.”
This hands-on experience blends advanced digital fabrication technologies with high-level craftsmanship to deliver precision, efficiency, and OEM-quality results. Attendees will design and build a complete take-home project using modern fabrication techniques, advanced upholstery processes, and digital manufacturing tools—learning the same methods used by today’s top builders and award-winning shops.
What You’ll Learn During the Digital Fab MasterClass: • Digital Fabrication & Future-Forward Techniques
New process: advanced 3D printing techniques that deliver professional, repeatable results
2D & 3D CAD/CAM workflow efficiency using Fusion, Aspire, Corel, and Light-Burn
Live scanning and surfacing demonstrations featuring Peel 3D technology
Expert-level laser cutting and engraving techniques with hands-on instruction
Basic-to-advanced drawing examples focused on shape creation and precision line work
Accent lighting and layering strategies for maximum visual impact
Custom trim techniques using aluminum machining, acrylic fabrication, and composite
materials
Is your 3D printer just an expensive paperweight? Not after this class. Participants will learn practical, real-world methods to optimize equipment, streamline software workflows, and achieve consistent, high-quality results using accessible tools and proven processes.
Don’t Miss: Elevated Finishes & Professional Styling: • Surface texturing techniques using paint and coatings • Pressed metal grille and insert forming • Shadow trim and specialty visual effects, including marbling and wood grain • Veneer and vinyl-wrap techniques for OEM-level design execution • Professional methods for finishing panel backs with serviceability and refinement in mind
Featured All-Star Guest Presenters: • Dean Beyett – 5 Star Car Stereo • Wesley Cato – Anything Car Audio • Gabrielle Williams – Peel 3D • Anthony Medina – Medina’s Interior Shop • Gary Bell – Stinger Solutions
“This MasterClass moves attendees firmly into the Future Fab mindset—combining design, digital automation, advanced materials, and high-end finishing techniques that set elite shops apart,” Schmitt added. “Participants leave with greater confidence, expanded capabilities, and a finished project that demonstrates what’s truly possible.”
The Digital Fab MasterClass will be held Jan. 23–26, 2026, from 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Mobile Solutions headquarters in Tempe, Ariz.
Seating is extremely limited to ensure maximum hands-on instruction and personalized attention.
TORONTO, ON (1.20.26) – The 68th Annual Toronto International Boat Show is happening January 17th through the 25th at the Enercare Centre in Toronto’s Exhibition Place. Importel and Wet Sounds are in the center of the action in booth G561. Importel’s Ricky Lima and Bill Truax, along with Paul Zlatar from ATG, are in the booth connecting with attendees.
The large booth spotlights Wet Sounds’ wide selection of marine products including amplifiers, speakers and marine receiver along with wake tower speakers and IP67 rated portable radio. Wet Sounds catalogs and swag items are also available. In the adjoining booth SiriusXM Canada brand partner is spotlighting the SXV300 Connect Tuner.
Importel had the Wet Sounds booth set on Day 1.
Importel partner SiriusXM Canada was set in an adjoining booth.
On a huge show floor there are over 500 exhibitors and 1000 boats available for attendees to check out the latest products to get ready to make waves during the marine season 2026.
Paul Zlatar from ATG and Ricky Lima (R) pictured in the booth.
Importel is focused on the 12volt installation car audio and electronics including marine, powersports and motorcycle. With locations in Toronto and Edmonton the company supplies everything retailers and installers require to run a successful business. For over 40 years Importel staff members have shopped the world to find their customers the very best values available anywhere…. price comparisons will prove this to be correct.
Wet Sounds tower speakers grabbed attention.
“This is one of the largest shows in North America and next year we want to go even bigger” Lima, National Sales Manager, related.
SHREVEPORT LA (01.19.26) – The 12volt Central Studios offers multiple ways for 12volt industry members to connect across the 12volt community and with consumers while delivering fresh industry news. Custom QR Codes, the 12voltSTP Tool and 12volt Central Studio offer easy to use opportunities to connect with industry members and consumers. A SMARTPHONE is all it takes!
With a SMARTPHONE the 12voltSTP Tool works with an image txt plus a few words and PRESTO it can happen. The number is 318-469-2526.
In today’s AI driven and social media world it is more important than ever for members of the 12volt industry to connect with industry members and consumers. These activities are more important than ever to drive in-vehicle automotive upgrades awareness and business for brick and mortar retailers. Consumers can’t feel the bass in their chest or appreciate the separation of mids and highs on a smartphone or laptop.
Many 12volt industry members only use a QR Code to scan a restaurant menu. QR Codes have so many positive ways for 12volt industry members to utilize this positive technology.
The 12volt Central Studios staff has created a new tool that works across the board. A high-quality glasses and screen cleaning microfiber cloth, with a custom QR Code, is the answer. Screens on mobile devices tend to collect smudges of all kinds. With this cleaning cloth a custom QR Code linking to a company’s website can be created and printed on the cloth to be seen by users several times a day as they clean their screens. The 6” by 6” cloth fits in a pocket or rests on an office desk. Even used by an installer in the install bay during a head unit installation.
Trade shows and consumer events are terrific venues to hand out the cleaning cloth to attendees. Driving pre-event attention to an exhibitor’s booth is also an option. The cloth is also much less expensive, and easier to ship than T-Shirts. Reps on the road could give a dealer his cleaning cloth to continue visibility for his company’s website and brands.
Your 2026 marketing ball can get in play with the staff member holding a product and sending a few words. Presto, we can make it happen.
In-Studio examples.
In person trade and distributor shows are terrific to connect and show new products in one-on-one settings. Trade show and distributor show attendance over the last years has diminished. The 12volt Central Studios can put companies in their customized studio to connect and deliver their important marketing messages.
This actual post was made as Sean Davis stood in his office at Mid-Stare in Chicago in front of the XK Glow wall display and sent an image. 12volt staff members created this setting.
Industry members must realize marketing in a 24/7 journey. Budweiser and Coke spent millions with TV ads over the Holidays. Again, a SMARTPHONE and utilizing The 12voltSTP Tool, can put a company’s marketing ball in play!
TEMPE, AZ (01.19.26) – Automotive audio pioneer Wayne Harris will feature his world-famous Terminator vehicle during a special live interview during MasterTech Expo 2026, held March 12-15, 2026 at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Ariz., offering attendees a rare look into one of the most iconic builds in car audio history.
Open to all MasterTech attendees and exhibitors, the Terminator will be on hand and the featured session will take place March 12 from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM in the Delta AZ Ballroom.
Harris has been a driving force in the 12-volt automotive audio industry since the early 1980s. A designer, engineer, entrepreneur, and innovator, he has earned multiple Design & Engineering awards, he holds several patents for audio technology innovations, and was named one of the Top Ten Most Influential People in Car Audio from 1987–1992.
Originally built in the mid-1980s – well ahead of its time – the Terminator featured groundbreaking concepts including one of the first true symmetry-based system layouts, including six Power 1000 amplifiers and a rotating amplifier rack that redefined what was possible in mobile audio design. The vehicle pushed extreme power levels for its era and became a benchmark for competitive audio builds.
The Terminator Vehicle The Terminator began life as a 1960 Cadillac hearse before Harris transformed it into one of the most legendary show vehicles in automotive audio history. Packed with massive subwoofers, multiple drivers, and staggering power output for the time, it helped shape early competition culture and left a lasting impression on anyone who experienced it in person.
Today, Harris has been carefully modernizing, refurbishing, and rewiring the Terminator, preserving its original spirit while ensuring it remains period-correct. Decades later, the vehicle remains a cultural icon, still talked about by competitors and enthusiasts who remember seeing – and hearing – it dominate early car audio events.
Live Interview & Walk-Through Attendees will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear directly from Harris as he walks through the history, design philosophy, and technical innovation behind the Terminator.
The session will be hosted by Matt Schaefer and Gary Bell of the Old Fashion Podcast.
For anyone passionate about car audio history, innovation, and legendary builds, this is a moment not to be missed.
12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (1.17.26) 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 7.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 353rdntime on Friday morning on January 16th. The Wheel landed on the PowerBass space and the JRS_Security 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 reached out to the winning retailer via Instagram message. We will let them know a PowerBass 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 industry.
12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include KICKER, RDV, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, Kenwood, JVC, 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. 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Congratulations to all.
WTF……Win This Friday……See the next 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday, January 23rd.
STAMFORD, CT – November 12, 2025 – Imagine stepping into your car and feeling as if you’ve stepped into a home theater. Until now, that kind of immersive, true-to-life visual experience was reserved for living rooms. But as vehicles rapidly evolve into digital hubs, consumers no longer settle for second best—they expect their vehicles to be as visually rich and adaptive as their homes. HARMAN, the automotive technology leader and subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., is answering that call. Today, the company announces that its Ready Display product is the first to achieve the HDR10+ Automotive certification, setting a new industry benchmark for in-vehicle display performance. With this milestone, HARMAN transforms the car ride from a simple mode of transportation into a cinematic journey, redefining how passengers see, feel, and connect with content on the move.
A New Standard in Automotive Visuals HARMAN collaborated with Samsung and Panasonic in establishing the HDR10+ Automotive technology specification, helping define how high dynamic range content should be experienced in vehicles. Developed by HDR10+ Technologies LLC, the certification ensures that in-vehicle displays reproduce High Dynamic Range (HDR) content with fidelity—even under the challenging lighting conditions of a car cabin.
To earn certification, displays must pass several comprehensive evaluations. These tests confirm that the display can deliver cinematic-quality visuals with consistent brightness, contrast, and color accuracy across varying lighting conditions and viewing angles. The certification also validates HDR10+ “Adaptive” capabilities, which dynamically adjust brightness and color based on ambient light, ensuring a consistent viewing experience whether driving under midday sun or city lights.
With this milestone, HARMAN boasts the industry’s first HDR10+ Automotive certified display, allowing drivers and passengers to enjoy lifelike visuals with cinematic depth, detail, and consistency in any lighting condition.
The HARMAN Difference
“We’ve long envisioned bringing the living room experience into the car,” said Shilpa Dely, Vice President and Ready Display Business Lead, HARMAN International. “Earning the world’s first HDR10+ Automotive certification is how we’re delivering on that commitment—setting a new benchmark for immersive, in-cabin display quality that automakers and consumers can trust.”
HARMAN Ready Display, powered by Samsung’s cutting-edge Neo QLED technology, is designed to be both visually brilliant and dynamically intelligent. The lineup includes the NQ3, NQ5, and NQ7 series, each engineered to thrive in the ever-changing lighting environments of a car cabin, from blazing midday sun to the shifting glow of city lights. With intelligent image algorithms, these displays dynamically optimize contrast, brightness, and color in real-time.
Benefits for Automakers and Consumers
For automakers, the certification provides a trusted path to differentiation with world-class in-cabin experiences that resonate with consumers. For consumers, the benefit is simple yet powerful: uncompromised visual quality on every drive. Whether it’s catching up on a favorite show while charging, entertaining kids in the backseat, or navigating safely with enhanced clarity, Ready Display transforms the car into a destination for immersive experiences—making every moment in the cabin as compelling as the content itself.
Beyond entertainment, these advances pave the way for adaptive displays that elevate safety, usability, and comfort behind the wheel, ensuring every moment in the car feels effortless and extraordinary.
DIAMOND BAR, CA (01.16.26) – SEMA has issued a call for speakers for the 2026 SEMA Show, taking place Nov. 3-6, 2026, in Las Vegas. Organizers are seeking experts who can present new ideas, trends, technologies, and expertise at sessions that will help industry members take their businesses and careers to the next level. The Show will host education days Tuesday, Nov. 3, through Thursday, Nov. 5.
Innovative thought leaders and dynamic presenters who can share new skills and ideas targeted to the automotive aftermarket are invited to apply at www.semashow.com/speakers.
The educational sessions are a key pillar of the SEMA Show, where thousands of industry professionals gather to learn new business strategies and best practices. The SEMA Show education program provides relevant, engaging, and inspiring information on the industry’s complex issues and topics.
Topics of focus for 2026 include:
Aftermarket updates and future trends
Emerging and executive leadership
Legislative and regulatory
Sales and marketing
Small-business strategy
Talent management
Vehicle technology
Industry segment-specific topics
Speaker proposals for the 2026 SEMA Show must be submitted by Friday, Feb. 13, at www.semashow.com/speakers.
For more details, contact SEMA Senior Manager of Professional Development Gary Vigil at garyv@sema.org or 909-978-6738.
The 2026 SEMA Show is set for Nov. 3-6 in Las Vegas. Interested exhibitors can buy a booth and learn more at http://www.semashow.com/exhibitor. Attendee and buyer registration opens on May 4; to sign up for notifications, visit here.
LIBERTYVILLE, IL (01.16.26) – STREET MACHINE amplifiers bring an enhanced audio experience that delivers higher sound quality with minimum distortion levels while remaining more compact with a tighter footprint in size. The line of STREET MACHINE amplifiers feature monoblock, 2-channel, and 4-channel models. Feed your sound with SM POWER!
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