LONG BEACH CA/BIRMINGHAM AL (02.10.20) Knowledgefest 2020 filled the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center from February 7th through February 9th. Over 50 brands exhibited on the event show floor and a full slate of vendor training seminars filled the 3 days for attendees from across the U.S and Canada.
Seth Halstead, JVCKENWOOD National Training and Content Development Manager, stated to 12voltnews.com “The Kenwood and JVC Mobile booths were very busy during show hours. Our training sessions were well attended. Knowledgefest 2020 in Long Beach was a tremendous opportunity to show news products in demo vehicles to a large number of attendees. National meetings at our LA Headquarters made for a very packed and productive week in SoCal”.
The Kenwood new eXcelon Hi-Res Audio Certified Speakers Technology session, presented by Marcus Vasconcellos, was very well attended.
Nakamichi Car Audio exhibited at Knowledgefest for the for the first. Robin McNeal offered “The relaunch of the Nakamichi Car Audio brand has momentum following SEMA and CES 2020. Having a presence at Knowledgefest continued that momentum. Several of our rep firms were in our new booth that definitely attracted attention”.
Alphasonik also returning to the marketplace and exhibited at Knowledgefest 2020. A hot Harley and Jeep Wrangler drew attention in the booth as Rick Andersen and Enrique Avalos met with with dealers. There will be more from Long Beach from the 12volt Central Studios. #12vnn_kf2020 to see over 3 dozen posts.
In the Southeastern U.S. Angel Distributing hosted dealers at the company”s warehouse in Birmingham for the annual ‘Dealer Appreciation Show’. Charlie Angel, GM Chad Seekers and the Team worked long hours and into the night to prepare for event. Saturday and Sunday, February 8th and 9th, were the dates with a party Saturday night and show on Sunday. Over 24 brands were in the house and 6 vendor trainings were on the Sunday schedule. Four new brands including Phoenix Gold, TRIMAX, RuffTuff and Nakamichi were showcased to dealers. There will be much more from the Angel Dealer Appreciation Show from the 12volt Central Studios. #12vnn_angel2020 to see posts from the Angel Show.
Charlie Angel (R) and Randy Goodwin reported strong Euphoria Audio sales. Angel is on the mend from recent shoulder surgery.
The Kicker Arenacross in Reno NV added to the very busy week across the 12volt industry.
Audio Express Reno, with Lorance, was on site at the Kicker Arenacross. Members of the crowd checked out the latest Kicker audio, Marine, Powersports and lifestyle products.
TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Rockford Fosgate the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, is pleased to announce the availability of new Element Ready™ products introduced last November. The M1 and M2 Series speakers and subwoofers as well as the Color Optix™ Controller and corresponding cables are now shipping to authorized retail locations.
The RF CONNECT™ App which interfaces with the Color Optix™ Controller to allow the user to choose from 30 different color scrolling options or choose any fixed color from the color wheel and dial in the speed and brightness of the LED lighting is available on both the Apple® and Android® app stores.The Color Optix™ M2 series includes 6.5 inch and 8-inch coaxial speakers, a standalone, high efficiency tweeter, as well as 10-inch dual 2 ohm and dual 4-ohm subwoofers. Color Optix™ M1 Series 6-inch, 6.5 inch, and 8-inch coaxial speakers are available along with 8-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch subwoofers offered in dual 2 ohm and dual 4 ohm varieties.Black and white grille options are available on both M1 and M2 products. M2 takes customization a step further by including a stainless-steel grille insert so you may choose black with stainless or white with stainless as well.To achieve industry leading plug and play connectivity Deutsch™ and Amphenol™ connectors are integrated into the design on all the M1 and M2 drivers. This combined with their IP67 certification make these speakers and subwoofers Element Ready™ and truly purpose built for marine applications.For more information on the complete line of Color Optix™ products please visit RockfordFosgate.com.M2 Series Products Available:
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Feb. 10, 2020) — Applications are now being accepted at www.sema.org/speakers for industry leaders who would like to host a seminar at the 2020 SEMA Show, taking place Nov. 3-6 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The association is especially interested in speakers with experience in retail, small-business operations, economic trends and niche markets such as off-road and powersports.
Educational seminars are an essential component of the SEMA Show, the premier automotive trade event that attracts more than 162,000 industry professionals annually. In addition to connecting automotive manufacturers with professional buyers from all over the world, the four-day SEMA Show is the leading venue for industry experts to network in person and learn new business strategies.
“The SEMA Show is the premier gathering for the automotive aftermarket, and the Show’s educational program is among the top conferences in the world,” said SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso. “In addition to coming to see new products, SEMA Show participants come to learn new skills and find new ideas. We’re looking for experts who will be able to provide companies with the competitive edge they need to succeed.”
The SEMA Show education program typically includes more than five-dozen sessions. While topics address basic business practices such as customer service, marketing and social media, the 2020 education program will focus on issues currently affecting businesses in the automotive aftermarket.
Topics of interest for the 2020 SEMA Show are:• Truck & Off-road • Business Issues and Solutions • eCommerce • Electric and Alternate Fuel Vehicles • Technical Training and Fabrication • Vehicle Customization • Diversity and Inclusion • Brand Development • Digital Marketing All speakers should be able to focus on industry issues and not a specific company position or agenda.
“SEMA Show Education is focused on providing attendees with practical, real-world insights that will take their business to the next level,” said SEMA Senior Director of Education Zane Clark. “Professional speakers and automotive industry leaders who can share their knowledge and expertise with the aftermarket are encouraged to submit a proposal.”
Potential speakers have until Feb. 21 to apply at www.sema.org/speakers. Speaker entries will be answered by June 2020. For more details, contact Clark at zanec@sema.org, 909-978-6743.
SHREVEPORT LA (02.08.20) WTF…Win This Friday. The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Just over 3 months ago we celebrated the first anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.
The latest 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel winner is The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC. The Wheel landed on the CRUX space and a CRUX Interfacing Solutions product will be headed to David Phillips who stated he was very happy to hear the news and looked forward to receiving his CRUX package.
Spinning out a new winner each Friday a 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, Cadence, PowerBass, Sony, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, AIS, Precision Power, JBL, Power Acoustik, Farenheit, Wilson Electronics and Image Dynamics. SpellBrite, a manufacturer of in-store signage, also has a space. 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 and the latest winner The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC. Congratulations to all.
WTF….Where’s The Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel Friday, February 14th. Want to enter for future spins? It’s easy – when making an Instagram post for your store include the hashtag #12voltspin. A slip for your company will be added to the slips in the jar.
With 18 chances to WIN, the 12Volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is ready to shower a lucky weekly winner with one of the cool prizes.
Stay tuned to 12voltnews.com on the web and @12voltnews on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for 12volt Spin-To-Win winner announcements every Friday!
Alphasonik Inc., the original developer of such ground-breaking technologies such as high voltage transfer and amplifier cooling fans, which remain a benchmark in high-end audio to this day, has returned.
“This will be our official relaunch, where we can debut our productsto dealers and distributors and show everyone that we are back, and we are serious” stated Enrique Avalos-Director of Sales and Marketing.
Alphasonik will be in exhibit booth number 1614, and staff will be available to go over the new product lineup.
Booth visitors will be able to learn about new product launches, the upcoming products including our Motorcycle / UTV lineup and see our product in action in the Infinite Auto Designs / Monster Jeep and the Custom Bagged Harley from Bagger Werkz.
As a special incentive for dealers, we will have KFEST specials, and product giveaways during the show.
Term-LAB, Term-PRO, and the dB Drag Racing Association at KnowledgeFest
WHE Inc., the parent company of Term-LAB, Term-PRO, and the dB Drag Racing Association is proud to be an exhibitor at the KnowledgeFest event in Long Beach, CA on February 7-9, 2020.
KnowledgeFest was founded in 1994 by a group of passionate specialty retailers and reps in the Midwest who saw the value in mobile electronics retailers getting together to share knowledge and experiences. In sharing successes and failures, all participants become better, smarter and more profitable businesspeople. Since that time, KnowledgeFest has grown into a full trade show and educational conference like no other in our industry.
WHE Inc. manufactures the Term-LAB Sound Measurement system, Term-PRO Loudspeaker Enclosure Design software, and the dB Drag Racing Association sound off organization. Wayne Harris, President and CEO of WHE Inc. will be on-site to meet with attendees. Wayne has been heavily involved in the auto sound industry for more than 35 years and served as an inaugural member of the original MECP test committee. Please visit booth #109 and say hello.
SSV Works to Provide Trainings on JVC Powersport/Marine Receiver During 2020 KnowledgeFest
SSV Works is proud to announce that it will provide booth trainings for KnowledgeFest 2020 attendees in Long Beach, Calif. from Feb. 7-9 as part of its recently announced JVC headunit collaboration.
“We announced our new partnership with JVC during the recent CES 2020 show with great fanfare, and we are excited to get this new headunit in front of industry pros at the upcoming KnowledgeFest in Long Beach,” said Trevor Kaplan, SSV Works CEO. “As SSV Works is now the exclusive distributor for JVC’s new KD-MR1BTS marine/powersports digital media receiver, we are integrating and making available the KD-MR1BTS into a number of our existing and new Polaris RZR and CanAm Maverick X3 kits for our customers. Getting dealers and installers hands-on experience is vital, and KnowledgeFest is the idea venue for our trainings.”
The IPX6-rated KD-MR1BTS digital media receiver features Bluetooth®, USB, a 2.7-inch color display, global tuner with weather band, 7-Band EQ, rear view camera capability, and is SiriusXM-Ready®.
Available in Spring 2020, vehicle-specific SSV Works plug & play dash kits and harnessing to work with the JVC KD-MR1BTS include:
2014 – ‘18 Polaris RZR XP1000, Turbo, 900
2019 – ‘20 Polaris RZR XP1000, Turbo, 900
2020 Polaris RZR Pro XP
2017+ CanAm Maverick X3
“Current SSV Works customers can upgrade their audio kits with a plug-and-play mounting and harness solution, as well,” added Kaplan. “And as a special incentive, we are also announcing that for a limited time, we will include the backup camera with new systems free of charge. JVC is a legacy in the mobile audio radio market, and we could not be more excited to partner with such a brand and provide our customers with the best powersports radio and overall audio solution kits in the market.”
TEMPE, AZ (02.07.2020) – Harley-Davidson Road King riders can now enjoy great sound out on the road.
Rockford Fosgate the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, is excited to announce two new audio kits designed to fit most 1998 to current models of Harley-Davidson Road King motorcycles that are equipped with hard bags are now available. With these new kits, Rockford expands its audio offering outside of the faring to deliver premium sound that is contained in the saddlebags.
Each audio kit includes a Power Series 400-watt amplifier with installation harness and mount, a Bluetooth receiver, and one pair of 6×9 inch speakers that are purpose built for motorcycle applications.
For seamless installation into the factory saddlebag lids Rockford Fosgate’s industry leading waterproof speaker mounts and the corresponding cutting templates are included with each kit. All products are Element Ready for use in the outdoor environment.Riders can easily connect their Bluetooth enabled smartphone or media player to the audio kit in order to listen to their favorite playlist or streaming audio. They may control volume and track from their device or add the optional wireless remote control (PMX-BTUR).Audio Kits are configured in two variations:
CHICAGO, IL (02.07.2020) – Lucas Lighting is taking the LED headlight category and turning it back on for dealers with superior products and higher profits.
A trio of twelve-volt industry members have engineered & designed Lucas Lighting to be a solid product, worry free headlight and made for their colleagues in the industry.
Eric Carter “The current companies selling lighting are giving retailers a hard time with tech support & warranty issues and a high failure rate. We have addressed these problems and we are a very easy company to work with. Our LED headlights will last many many years with no issues.”
Lucas Lighting currently has over 30 LED lights available with more in the pipeline. Dealer partners can receive a three year warranty if they install the lights. Lucas Lighting has been testing the LED headlight category for the past few years and has over 3,000 headlights on the street.
Mike Hong “We wanted to test and evaluate all of our products before we brought them to the pubic and retailers. We’ve had huge success and no complaints whatsoever.”
Lucas Lighting will be attending the Long Beach KnowledgeFest at a remote suite and meeting with retailers and rep firms to go over the compamy’s offerings and current promotions.
Sam Yoo “A question we are always getting is will you be making light bars and other mass lighting market products? The answer is no, we will only concentrate on the products we know that we can manufacture at our highest standards and give our retailers great profit.”
For more information about Lucas Lighting or to get a presentation at Long Beach KnowledgeFest, contact the company:
LONG BEACH, CA (02.07.2020) – KnowledgeFest 2020 is set for Long Beach, CA February 7 – 9. See updates from select vendors below:
Nakamichi Signs on for Knowledgefest Shows
Nakamichi Car Audio has announced it will participate in Knowledgefest and has jumped in with both feet committing to a 10’ x 20” booth at all four shows starting with the Long Beach, CA show later this week.
After successful showings at the recent SEMA and CES in Las Vegas, Nakamichi has stepped up with commitments to show in Long Beach, Indianapolis, Orlando and Dallas.
Nakamichi can be seen at booth #1805 in Long Beach, February 7-9 at Knowledgefest.
“Response to the initial re-launch of Nakamichi have been fantastic,” claimed Robin McNeal, National Sales Manager for Nakamichi, “we are looking forward to interfacing with dealers around the country at all the Knowledgefest shows.” Representatives from Sound Sales and Marketing (So Cal) and Cardoza and Company (No Cal) will be on hand in Long Beach to introduce dealers to the Nakamichi line up.
Nakamichi reentered the U.S. market last Summer and has since established its nationwide sales force of independent reps and has began selling dealers from coast to coast. The well known brand is offering dealers a mix of 12V products with a profit minded marketing strategy.
Alpine Electronics to Attend KnowledgeFest in Long Beach
Continuing its Diamond ULTRA Membership investment into 2020, Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. will attend the upcoming Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) KnowledgeFest, hosted at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA from Friday, February 7 – Sunday, February 9.
Alpine will be in exhibit #1606 where staff will be on-site to demo Alpine’s new 2020 product line-up. The line-up will include the new PowerStack solution with the KTA-200M Mono Power Amplifier, the Alpine Halo11 11-inch Floating Display, R-A90S 6-Channel Amplifier, PXE-X09 Hi-Resolution Wireless Digital Sound Processor, Halo Pre-Loaded Subwoofer Enclosures, and the X409-WRA-JL 9-inch Display and new Sound Bar Solution Kit for the new 2018 – up Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Jeep Gladiator.
Booth visitors will learn about the new product launches as well as receive expert marketing and sales techniques for promoting the products to potential buyers. Visitors will also see the products in action in Alpine’s new demo vehicle, a 2017 Honda Civic loaded with Alpine’s R-Series products as well as new 2020 products.
The Honda Civic will showcase the OEM integration capabilities of the new PXE-X09 Hi-Resolution Wireless Digital Sound Processor with the factory head unit as well as demonstrate an active 3-way system including the 30MC 3-inch Midrange Component Speakers with R-S65C.2 Component Speakers alongside the new Halo Pre-Loaded R-Series 12-inch dual Subwoofer Enclosures. The system will be powered by the new R-A90S 6-Channel Amplifier and two R-A75M Mono Power Density Amplifiers.
Alpine will host three training sessions during KnowledgeFest that will include a guided open forum for industry and 12Volt Specialist discussion.
Friday, February 7 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Seaside B
On Friday, Alpine will discuss the 2020 Product Line-Up Review, with information and training on the products that will launch from March to the end of the year. The Alpine Brand Specialist team will be on-site to provide demonstrations on select products during the training session.
Saturday, February 8 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in Seaside 1
Saturday’s session will introduce Alpine’s latest marketing initiatives designed to increase foot traffic in stores. Alpine will discuss the next evolution of the Alpine Experience Event, as well as a new program, Alpine Demo+.
Sunday, February 9 from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in Seaside 1
Sunday will include an in-depth training session on the factory and aftermarket integrations of the versatile PXE-X09, Alpine’s new Hi-Resolution Wireless Digital Sound Processor. 12Volt Specialists will receive information on how the processor can help grow business with its multi-channel integration tools as well as training on the PC software’s summing/mixing capabilities and the onboard RTA and signal generator.
For the second year in a row, Alpine will return to KnowledgeFest as the official 2020 Lanyard Sponsor.
Mobile Solutions Exhibits and Trains at KnowledgeFest Long Beach
Mobile Solutions is exhibiting at KnowledgeFest Long Beach in booth #114 to showcase their range of innovative tools, consumables and installation techniques taught in their sought-after training programs. Bryan Schmitt, president of Mobile Solutions comments “We are extremely excited to attend KnowledgeFest this year in Long Beach and have a lot of new things to share with attendees.”
In addition to the company’s booth on the show floor, Mobile Solutions’ Bryan Schmitt will present two education session presentations:
– 12-VOLT INDUSTRY TRENDS – STAY IN YOUR LANE – 8:00am on Saturday February 8, 2020 – MODERN COSMETIC INTEGRATION – 11am on Saturday February 8, 2020
The Modern Cosmetic Integration class is co-presented by Tom Miller of Musicar Northwest and Juan “JT” Torres of Automotive Entertainment. These men are both outstanding fabricators and each have been past ME-Mag Installer of the Year recipients. If you have not yet registered for the classes, you can do so at http://kfest.me/
In addition to the education sessions at KnowledgeFest Long Beach, the day before the show opens, Thursday February 6, Mobile Solutions is also presenting a one-day Accelerated Hot Rod Interior Fabrication 2.0 training class. The All-Star lineup of presenters include Bryan Schmitt, JT Torres, Tom Miller, Chris Pate and Gary Bell. The training session is scheduled for 1pm-7pm and is hosted at Automotive Entertainment in Huntington Beach, CA.
Mobile Solutions is also scheduled to exhibit at other upcoming KnowledgeFest events in Indianapolis, Orlando and Dallas.
AAMP Global Brands at KnowledgeFest 2020
AAMP Global is excited to announce its upcoming training events at the 2020 KnowledgeFest event in Long Beach, California. Featuring multiple trainings over multiple days and covering a wide array of product solutions, topics and techniques that will appeal to installers, salespeople and owners alike. Representing power brands Stinger, PAC, Phoenix Gold, and Echomaster, former Installer of the Year and Director of Training, Jeff Smith will be sharing lots of credible knowledge at this year’s KnowledgeFest.
Stinger/Phoenix Gold The Stinger and Phoenix Gold training will allow you to experience what can be achieved with the Stinger/Phoenix Gold 1-2 combo! Join Jeff Smith and experience infotainment like never before with Stinger’s most exciting lines including the HEIGH10 – the only Modular 10” Floating Media Display available, the ELEV8 8” Rotatable Multimedia Display, SPXM1 Marine and Powersports digital media receiver that is SwitchHub ready, SPX1000X5 5ch 1000w Powersports/Marine amplifier, Dynamic LED Lighting and more.
Phoenix Gold will also be presenting the new and exciting GX series of audiophile and performance amplifiers, subwoofers and speakers as well as an overview of the space saving MX series with its small footprint amplifiers, low profile woofers and dual concentric speakers. Proving maximizing space doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice sound.
Stinger/Phoenix Gold Dealer training at Long Beach KnowledgeFest Fri 2/7 3:00 – 4:00 pm Room: Seaside 4B
PAC Let PAC show you simple, time-saving solutions to modern installation challenges in the complex world of automotive technology integration. Learn how RadioPRO Advanced, RadioPRO Integrated Kits, AmpPRO, and ControlPRO will save you installation cost and protect profit margins for all levels of radio replacement and audio integration with solutions that work exactly the way you want and need, the first time. Learn about the soon-to-be-launched HVAC integrated dash kits for Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango and recently introduced kits for Ford and RAM trucks.
PAC Dealer training at Long Beach KnowledgeFest Sat 2/8 6:00 – 7:00 pm Room: Seaside 5A
ECHOMASTER Join Echomaster to learn about the latest in automotive safety! The safety brand will feature new AHD cameras and monitors, Third Brake Light cameras (with three viewing angles), PLUS learn about EchoMaster easy to add backup camera solutions – the perfect add-on to any installation.
ECHOMASTER Dealer training at Long Beach KnowledgeFest Sun 2/9 10:45 – 11:45 am Room: Seaside 3B
Rydeen to Showcase BSS-MI Rear View Mirror And Driver Safety Products
Join Rydeen Mobile at this year’s KnowledgeFest in Long Beach California February 7th through 9Th. Rydeen Mobile Electronics, a cutting-edge electronics designer and manufacturer dedicated exclusively to advanced vehicle driver safety, will showcase its new and unique BSS-MI rearview replacement mirror as well as all of their innovative driver safety products. Unlike other mirrors that can only display the video inputs, the BSS-MI will also display a visual alert which is built into the mirror, replacing the LED indicators commonly found in each blind spot kit. The BSS-MI mirror not only adds safety to your drive but provides style in the same package.
Rydeen will display the BSS-MI and all their cutting-edge driver safety products at KnowledgeFest Long Beach as well as provide technical training in the sales and installation of their driver safety products. Don’t miss out and make an appointment for these trainings today.
CRUX at KnowledgeFest 2020
Crux Interfacing Solutions is pleased to announce its attendance at the 2020 KnowledgeFest Show. The show will be located at Long Beach Convention Center Booth #1813. You don’t want to miss all the new Smartplay/ Android Auto products from CRUX.
METAIRIE, LA (02.06.2020) – ORACLE Lighting has announced its new pre-assembled Dynamic ColorSHIFT RGB+A “Black Series” headlights for all 2015-2017 Ford Mustangs (p/n 8199-332). The new headlights are now available with an MSRP of $989.95.
“Our new ORACLE Lighting Dynamic ColorSHIFT RGB+A headlights feature individually addressable LEDs which pack a ton of unique features,” explained Justin Hartenstein, Oracle Lighting director of development. “The Dynamic features allow the user to run multiple moving color patterns through the LEDs, creating a vivid eye-catching lighting effect. Just swap over your original HID Bulbs and Ballasts and you are good to go!”
The new RGB+A (RGB+ Amber LED) SWITCHBACK line-up features Amber LEDs for a dynamic turn signal effect. The Amber LED chips can be utilized as a Turn Signal by tapping into the + turn signal wire. These complete replacement headlights feature Dynamic Halos, Dynamic Tai-Bar DRL, and Dynamic Demon Eyes and include everything needed for installation.
“We are excited to get back to our roots with this new and innovative Mustang product” added Hartenstein. “ORACLE’s first lighting modifications were for the Ford Mustang when the company began more than 20 years ago.”
The ‘BLACK-SERIES’ headlights feature a matte black housing, satin black bezel, and smoked marker light for a dark and aggressive overall styling.
2015-2017 Ford Mustang fitment includes Base, EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT 50 Years Limited Edition, GT Premium, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT350R, V6, and V8.
Conveniently controlled through a free smartphone App, the system features more than 200 pre-programmed moving patterns as well as static color control and white DRL mode for normal street driving.
In addition to the pre-programmed features, the user can also create custom designs through pixel editing in the app. Through the App you can easily make standard white colors as well as any static colors using the LED color wheel. What makes these DYNAMIC halos more unique is that you can also display a variety of moving patterns within the app.
Wiring is now easy with the plug-and-play connectors. Simply plug the halos into the LED driver and connect to + and – to the battery. Then you just turn on the app and connect to the controller.
MONTEBELLO, CA (02.06.2020) – Soundstream Reserveproducts are specially developed and created to provide consumers with todays preferred features such as; CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM Ready, Digital Pre-Amp, Class-D Full Range Amplifier Line and Woofers with 3” Voice Coils. Quality constantly in our products DNA, at Soundstream we wanted to fully commit a protected MAP pricing line of products designed especially for our most knowledgeable dealers to bring you straightforward information, help, along important features everybody will LOVE.
“Soundstream continues to be committed to innovation” said Ronnie Brashear, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Epsilon. “The Soundstream brand which incorporates quality and innovation is always established well by our dealer/accounts and we wanted to offer a version exclusively to our Soundstream dealers with modern new features.”
One model has a unique swivel style 10.6″ screen. The VRCPAA-106 unit features CarPlay and Android Auto turn-by-turn Navigation, along with of course Bluetooth 4.0 Connectivity, DVD/CD and USB Playback.
REFERENCE Subwoofers -12” 2-Ohm and 4-Ohm DVC, 2.5” Voice Coil
The Reserve model subwoofer will meet carious performance and placement goals, keeping you the Soundstream fanatic, suggestions in mind. New for 2020, we are introducing these subwoofers to selected dealers only.
Soundstream dealers are encouraged to contact their rep to place an order for these units. Orders will be shipped on a first-come, first-served basis in March 2020
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