The CMA Expo 2025 Raised The Bar To A New Level

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TORONTO, CANADA (O4.11.25) – The 3rd Annual Canadian Mobile Electronics Expo was once again held at the Toronto Congress Centre in Toronto, April 4th-6th. With a focus on the latest fastest growing categories in mobile electronics segment, including powersports, marine and motorcycles, the CMA Expo looked ahead to the future, examining current trends, technologies and best practices in the industry. The event introduced additional training tracks to include 50+ manufacturer trainings, 10 business workshops, 8 in-vehicle sessions and 3 technology-based seminars designed to grow business across Canada.

The exhibit show floor at CMA Expo this past weekend in Toronto was nothing short of spectacular. Canada‘s top distributors and manufacturers pulled out all the stops with eye- dropping displays and cutting-edge demo vehicles that brought the latest in mobile electronics to life. Industry leaders, like Automobility, Importel, GEMSEN, JVCKenwood, Gentec International, DIX Performance, VOXX Electronics, Trends Electronics, Grand West Distribution, Pioneer Electronics, Erickson Consumer, Fortin and SiriusXM showcased their latest innovations in style. From stunning product demos to hands-on interactions the show floor was buzzing with excitement… making it a true highlight of the event.

Canadian retailers during the weekend experienced next-level mobile electronics trainings from some of the most experienced and respected experts in the industry. The hectic schedule included 52 manufacturer trainings, 9 skills-based workshops, 3 educational seminars and 8 in-vehicle training sessions. From emerging tech to best practices it was an incredible opportunity to sharpen skills, stay competitive and connect with industry leaders shaping the future of 12volt retail.

Dealers waiting to get into training sessions.
One of the very well attended training sessions.
Kris Bulla conducted a MECP session focused on EV installations.

The CMA Expo also delivered an unforgettable experience packed with innovation, connection, and hands-on training. One of the standout features was the all new in-vehicle sessions where attendees got an up-close look at the latest mobile electronics tech….live right on the vehicle.

Paul Trueman traveled from the lower 48 to spend time with dealers in the SiriusXM lounge and reconnect with Ricky Lima who now is with Importel.
The SiriusXM Networking Lounge kept the conversations flowing.

The energy continued into the evenings with the SiriusXM sponsored networking event on Friday night bringing industry pros together for great conversations and new connections. Throughout the weekend, the SiriusXM networking lounge offered a vibrant hub where attendees could relax, recharge and keep the conversations flowing.

The CMA Expo 2025 all added up to a weekend full of inspiration, education and community.

CMA’s Frank Spezzano and Ben Woo, along with all who worked to set displays on the Expo show floor, are to be commended.

Visit www.cmaexpo.ca for more.

SSV Works Introduces Industry-First 10” Ported Under-Dash Subwoofer Enclosure for 2025-Up Polaris RZR Pro Series

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ST. GEORGE, UT (04.11.25) – SSV Works proudly announces the industry’s first aftermarket 10″ Under-Dash Ported Subwoofer Enclosure specifically designed for the 2025-Up Polaris RZR Pro Series vehicles.

“Our new ported subwoofer enclosure is pro-rated to 40Hz, giving the subwoofer a much deeper bass response,” said Kelson Downes, Marketing Director at SSV Works. “This enclosure doesn’t just sound louder—it feels louder. Enthusiasts can truly feel their music while pushing their vehicle’s limits in the dunes, open desert, or whatever riding style they enjoy most.”

Built larger at .70ft³, this vented enclosure significantly boosts the low-frequency response of your subwoofer, ensuring deeper, more powerful bass for an unparalleled audio experience on the trails. Recognizing the value of storage, SSV Works has included a replacement glovebox tray, enabling riders to retain essential storage capacity despite the enclosure’s increased size.

Key product highlights:

  • Ported: Our vented sub enclosure enhances the low-frequency response of your subwoofer, delivering deeper, more powerful bass. This upgrade provides a richer, more dynamic sound, ensuring you get the best audio experience on the trail.
  • F3™ – The Original Factory Fit & Finish: This RZR Pro subwoofer enclosure looks just the way it should, like it came straight from the factory. Purpose built, our enclosures match the factory styling and fits with seamless precision.
  • Trail Ready: Built for the off-road environment, SSV Works’ audio components will withstand all the harsh riding conditions. From sand, dust, water or snow, you can ride your favorite trails without sacrificing premium audio from SSV Works.
  • Plug-&-Play (For SSV Kits): No Soldering, cutting or crimping! Designed to install as easy as possible. Simply bolt down the speaker enclosure with the pre-installed subwoofer, run the vehicle specific plug-&-play wiring, turn the key and go! If you’re making a custom kit, simple cut off the connector, and splice in your wiring!

Available configurations:

  • SSV Works V-Series: 10″ 1000-watt 2-ohm subwoofer (PN: 250-RZ6-UD10V) – MSRP $569.99
  • SSV Works V-Series: 10″ 1000-watt 4-ohm subwoofer (500W RMS) – MSRP $569.99
  • Enclosure Only: Install your own subwoofer – MSRP $369.99

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, this innovative audio solution promises both superior sound and long-lasting reliability for your Polaris RZR Pro R, Pro S, or Pro XP.

Designed for seamless installation into factory locations, these speaker adapters simplify the upgrade process, providing a significant enhancement in audio clarity, volume, and overall experience.

For more information, please visit www.SSVWorks.com, call 818-991-1SSV (1778), or email sales@SSVworks.com.

Fuel Your Sound Quality with Mobile Accessories from Crunch

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LIBEERTYVILLE, IL (04.11.25) – Power up your car audio with Crunch mobile accessories designed to elevate your sound. Whether you’re looking for precise sound separation, fine-tuning, or customization, the CREQ7B 7-band equalizer and CRXRcrossover take your Crunch car audio system to the NEXT LEVEL!

Bringing customization into your songs while turning all of your audio into higher-quality sound – the CREQ7B 7-Band equalizer features separate controls for Master, Subwoofer, and Front/Rear volume, a convenient selection of Main/or Aux inputs, -12dB to +12dB variable, three pairs of RCA outputs to drive

Front, Rear, and Subwoofer, two audio inputs with level-matching, and a Subwoofer output that uses a built-in 18dB per octave electronic crossover fixed at 60Hz, 80Hz, or 120Hz.

Fully adjust your audio system’s frequency and levels all in one centralized location with the CRXR 2-way/3-way crossover! The CRXR crossover creates three audio outputs when the audio source only has one or two. An innovative built-in line driver allows an increase in voltage on low-output audio sources to reduce overall system noise (improving overall sound quality).

Push your audio to new levels of sound with Crunch Mobile Accessories and unlock richer detail and enhanced playback for the ULTIMATE listening experience in your Crunch car audio installation or setup. FUEL YOUR AUDIO!

Learn more HERE about Crunch Mobile Accessories.

GEMSEN Stood Out At The 3rd Annual CMA Expo

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TORONTO, CANADA (04.10.25) – The 3rd Annual CMA Expo 2025 took place Friday through Sunday April 4-April 6 at the Toronto Congress Centre. GEMSEN had a large presence at the event spotlighting several brands that they distribute across Canada.

The JL Audio booth was busy throughout the CMA Expo.

Dave Singh, National Sales Manager-Mobile Marine Power Sports, related “Once again the CMA Expo was an amazing event. There was a wide selection of top-tier 12volt brands exhibiting, dealer attendance was very good plus there was a great feeling of excitement across the Expo floor. Training sessions on the show schedule also offered learning opportunities for many in meeting rooms and onsite installation demos.”

Rob Haynes conducting one of his 5 training sessions… All were very well attended.
This live demonstration showed how proper system design and as little as 10 minutes of tuning could make an unbelievable difference with speakers are placed in a perfect layout. Then when speakers are moved around, like they would be positioned in a car, they sounded terrible. When DSP was applied the speakers sounded perfect as they would positioned in a car.

Continuing “Rob Haynes, from Garmin/JL Audio, was the busiest trainers at the CMA Expo presenting 5 classes over the weekend. One of Rob’s key trainings was a live demonstration on how proper system design and as 10 minutes of tuning could make an unbelievable difference. A demo setup allowed attendees to listen to speakers in a perfect layout,..then moved the speakers around just like they would be positioned in a car which made them sound terrible and then applied DSP which made the whole system sound like it did when the speakers were setup in a perfect position.”

The customized Polaris Side-by-Side featured an outrageous JL Audio system decked with marine products.

GEMSEN’s JL Audio display included a customized Polaris Side by Side featuring an outrageous JL Audio system utilizing marine products.

Stay tuned for more from GEMSEN activities at the CMA EXPO 2025.

Visit gemsen.com and cmaexpo.ca for more.

SiriusXM Announces Coverage for 2025 Masters

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NEW YORK, NY (04.10.25) – SiriusXM, the exclusive audio broadcaster of the Masters Tournament, today announced its extensive broadcast plans for Masters week, April 5-13. SiriusXM listeners across North America will get live coverage of all four days of Tournament play, daily Masters talk programming, specials and more.

Masters Radio on SiriusXM will be available to subscribers in SiriusXM enabled vehicles (channel 92) and on the SiriusXM app.

SiriusXM’s live Tournament broadcast will air each day – Thursday, April 10, through Sunday, April 13 – starting at 2 pm ET and running through the completion of play. Each day before the broadcast begins, SiriusXM will provide live look-in coverage of featured groups during its programming in the morning and early afternoon so listeners can get up-to-the-moment coverage of groups playing earlier in the day. 

Mike Tirico will be SiriusXM’s lead play-by-play voice for all four Tournament rounds. He will be joined in the booth by popular former tour pro-turned-broadcaster Johnson Wagner as lead analyst. SiriusXM’s commentators on the course will be John Maginnes, Brian Katrek, Emilia Doran and Carl Paulson.

SiriusXM’s pre-round coverage will air live starting at 7 am ET Thursday and Friday, and 10 am ET on Saturday and Sunday. Taylor Zarzour and David Marr III will anchor the coverage, providing play-by-play updates on featured groups, with commentary and reporting from Steve Melnyk, Bob Ford, Carl Paulson, Jim McLean and Jason Sobel. 1982 Masters champion Craig Stadler and fellow major champions Hale Irwin and Dave Stockton will join SiriusXM’s pre-round coverage on the weekend. Immediately following each round, listeners will hear a live recap show hosted by Gary Williams. 

“The Masters is annually one of the greatest events in all of sports,” said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s President and Chief Content Officer. “Masters Radio will ensure fans get access to everything happening throughout the week at Augusta National so they never miss a moment.” 

In additional to live Tournament coverage, Masters Radio on SiriusXM will be the place to hear coverage of other special events including the final round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and the Masters Par 3 contest, as well as daily original programming covering all the latest news live from the course. Among the highlights: 

  • Augusta National Women’s Amateur: SiriusXM will provide live coverage of the final round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur on Saturday, April 5 (noon – 3 pm ET). SiriusXM’s Chantel McCabe, Emilia Doran and Fred Albers will host the broadcast. Ten-time major champion Annika Sorenstam will interview the Augusta National Women’s Amateur champion on a new episode of her SiriusXM show, “Annika,” airing Wednesday at 8 pm ET.
  • Masters Par 3 Contest: SiriusXM listeners will get live coverage of the 2025 Masters Par 3 Contest on Wednesday, April 9 starting at noon ET.
  • Honorary Starters Ceremony: On Thursday, SiriusXM will have live coverage of the Honorary Starters Ceremony and the opening tee shots of Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson, followed by interviews with these three legendary players.
  • Listeners will hear regularly scheduled shows hosted throughout the week by SiriusXM’s exceptional roster of current and former players, instructors and other experts. This will include new episodes of the exclusive shows helmed by Lucas Glover, who recorded a top-20 finish in last year’s Tournament, and Rocco Mediate, who competed in 10 Masters.

For more on SiriusXM’s golf programming and a schedule of shows, click here.

JBL Mobile Audio Spotlighted At The Man Show Expo Presented By Creative Audio

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SPRINGFIELD, MO (04.09.25) The Man Show Expo was two days dedicated to all things man. The second annual event took place inside the E-Complex building at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds April 4th and 5th. Over 75,000 ft.² of indoor exhibitor space filled with vendors offering exciting products, services, programs, cool motorcycles, ATVs and trailer gear for all men in their garage, house or on the road.

Chris Pace rolled the Arrowhead Sales JBL trailer 160 miles from Kansas City to the event to showcase the latest JBL Mobile Audio products to a crowd reported to be at 20,000 during the event.

Pace related “This was an amazing event in spite of area rain and flooding. The attendance was strong, and the JBL Trailer drew a lot of attention on the show as the trailer is loaded with a variety of JBL speakers and we’re able to do live comparisons with other brands of speakers also. Many who stopped by the trailer indicated they were thinking about some upgrades for their rides and were really not familiar with the JBL Mobile gear. Once they had a demo their eyes opened wide.Creative Audio may be their next stop.”

The JBL mobile showroom dared all to hear the latest mobile gear.

On the shelf floor there were a number of other 12volt vendors including Kicker, Rockford Fosgate, Kenwood, Wet Sounds and Hertz.

Continuing Pace offered “In person events like this are terrific. While at the event I saw a number of friends that I’ve worked together with for years. Mike Marshall was on site representing Rockford Fosgate and Kenwood with The Progressive Group. Randy Davis was on site spotlighting Hertz gear in their booth. In addition, connecting with Vicky Kastanowski, who has been involved in the 12volt industry for years and is now working with Creative Audio was special. Creative Audio has 7 stores in the territory.”

Mike Marshall and Vicky Kastanowki are pictured with Chris Pace (R)on the event floor as industry members got a chance to get together.

Shawn Spedding, Director of Sales-Mobile Audio Aftermarket, commented “This past weekend the Man Show Expo was going. on in Springfield presented by Creative Audio. We were honored to be included this year and the turnout was fantastic even though the weather wasn’t. Chris Pace of Arrowhead Marketing set up the JBL Mobile showroom and did live demos and played some JBL Cornhole to keep the crowd engaged. JBL and Infinity had people turning an ear to our brands and all attending were upbeat and ready for some warmer weather to wash up their wheels and get them rocking some tunes. All in all a great show. We’ll definitely be back next year!” 

The JBL bicycle handlebar product really opened ears and ideas.

In addition to 12volt mobile products Pace also had JBL Handlebar Speakers on a bike in the booth. That is a product that very consumers even though is available. Showcasing new products is definitely an important part of manufacturers engaging with consumers and enthusiasts at events.

The JBL Mobile Showroom offers many A/B demos between speakers.

Other Amp’ed Up products at the event included a car show plus moonshine, beer and bourbon sampling for those over 21, billiard game room, hunting and fishing gear, cool cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other companies along with Creative Audio that showcased their latest products. Grills, VR simulation games, RC hobbies and much more was all inside the E-Plex at the 2025 Man Show Expo.

Visit jbl.com/car-audio for more.

RDV Spotlighted The New Tesla-Style Screen At The CMA Expo 2025

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TORONTO, CANADA (04.09.25) – Rich De Sclafani traveled from South Florida to showcase the company’s latest products in the Importel booth on the CMA Expo floor April 4th thru 6th.

Rich pictured with the new Tesla-style GM-SCREEN during the product launch.

“The new RDVFL 15.6″ Tesla-style screen we introduced last fall was showcased at the event. The GM-SCREEN-19213S is a 15.6” Tesla style screen is engineered for easy installation and superior performance, boasting a sleek design that integrates effortlessly with the interior of the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra. With this expansive touchscreen, drivers can now enjoy a modernized interface that enhances both the aesthetics and functional aspects of their vehicle” De Sclafani stated.

The RDVFL Tesla-style product is front and center in the RDV area of the Importel booth.
Rich is set to begin the installation of the Tesla-style GM-SCREEN-19213S into a 2020 GMC Sierra at the Expo with a big hand from Ricky Lima.

At the CMA Expo an actual installation of the Tesla-style screen was completed in a 2020 GMC Sierra during a Saturday evening time period.

Continuing “Our new Tesla-style screen is perfect for upgrade of Silverado and Sierra owners who want to enhance their driving experience with the latest technology. With wireless CarPlay, wireless Android Auto and a plug-in play installation we showed dealers at the CMA Expo that we’ve made it easier than ever for truck owners to enjoy a modern, connected driving experience. Plus, our three year warranty, reflects our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

With a plug-in play process the installation makes it easier than ever for truck owners to enjoy the new Tesla-screen from RDVFL.

“Being on site at the CMA Expo 2025 in the Impotrel was terrific. Ricky Lima helped with the Telsa-Style unit installation. All at Importel were so helpful and our area in their booth really stood out. We are looking forward to the CMA Expo 2026. Frank and Ben really organized a fantastic event” De Sclafani concluded.

Visit rdvfl.com for more.

Feel Loud Performance with Can-Am Defender Tuned Audio Systems

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LIBERTYVILLE, IL (04.09.25) – It’s time to feel your LOUD come alive through outdoor playback enhanced with Music. Defined. quality in every beat. Set out on new spring adventures with audio that elevates your sound. Every canyon turn, forest trail, or seaside landscape demands MB Quart Can-Am® Defender® Tuned Audio Systems.

Offering an unparalleled Off-road listening experience purposefully engineered to meet the demands of Off-road enthusiasts specifically tuned for Can-Am® Defender® vehicles — the entire line of MB Quart Can-Am® Defender® Tuned Audio Systems include the MBQD-STG4A-1 STAGE 4 Four-Speaker Visor Audio System, MBQD-116.1 Two-Rear Speaker Audio System, and the booming MBQD-SUBA-1 Subwoofer Audio System.

Get ready to feel the ultimate upgrade in sound that becomes elevated with detail, precision, sharpness, and reliability exclusively innovated through MB Quart Can-Am® Defender® Tuned Audio. Your outdoor audio gains will never be the same! From consistent highs and mids powered from the MBQD-STG4A-1 STAGE 4 Four-Speaker Visor Audio System to BOOMING BASS created from the MBQD-SUBA-1 Subwoofer Audio System — FEEL LOUDER PERFORMANCE.

Each system features easy installation with Plug-and-Play OEM-style setup. Additionally – Life Shield IPX rating ensures full protection against elements and conditions no matter where and when the drive for outdoor adventure calls.

ALL-NEW MB Quart Can-Am® Defender® Tuned Audio Systems are the. ULTIMATE UPGRADE for off-road audio enthusiasts engineered exclusively for Can-Am® Defender® vehicles. Whether tackling trails or working hard, these systems ensure your soundtrack matches your adventure.

Follow the link HERE and learn more details on the entire line of ALL-NEW MB Quart Can-Am® Defender® Tuned Audio Systems.

The N and H Electronics Annual Dealer Show Set For Saturday April 12th

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HATTIESBURG, MS (04.08.25) The Annual N and H Electronics Dealer Show and Sale is set to welcome dealers on Saturday, April 12th. N and H started business in 1950 so this year they are celebrating 75 years in business.

“As we celebrate 75 years, we hope that dealers from across our territory will plan to attend. Registration from dealers is going well. There will be many super specials and of course, the great catfish lunch will be served fresh from Mack’s West Catfish Truck. In the house we will also have several vendor staff members along with area factory reps” Ricky Gibson related.

Brands set to be in the house include JVC Mobile, KICKER, Soundstream, PowerBass, DB DRIVE, DS18, Metra Brands, Massive Audio, MTX, PAC, American International, MAXPro Window Film and Q-POWER.

CB and Michael unloaded pallets on MTX for the show.
Josh Long just received a shipment of Metra bags, T’s, caps and more for dealers at the show.

Kent Daigle, MTX Eastern Regional, related “The MTX Thunder Line is super strong in the marketplace with our distributors across the US. Look forward to showing dealers the lineup at Ricky’s Show. The catfish lunch too!”

Micky Ural will be on site showing new Metra products including the new AXAMP. In addition Micky hand out a selection of Metra POP items to dealers.

Dealers like Noah are already stocking up on MAXPro Window Film for the summer.
At the show, it’s all hands on deck as Ricky‘s grandson Luke will be helping dealers.

The Doors will open Saturday at 10 AM and run until 5 PM for dealers to see the latest products and connect with members of the N and H crew members. The catfish lunch will be served at 1 PM. Sunday, by appointment only, dealers can check out the latest brands.

Visit nandhelectronics.com for more.

Apollo Window Film To Be Showcased At The A&W Distributors KTP 2025 Show

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DALLAS, TX (04.08.25) – A&W Distributors invites dealers from across the territory to attend the KTP 2025 Show. KTP is the Key To Profit for 12volt retailers who attend to see new products from a broad selection of vendors, take advantage of exclusive KTP specials and free products with purchase plus enjoy food from the Italian Café to fuel their day.

Summer heat is approaching and Apollo Window Film offers the best window film under the sun. Maged Awad, Executive VP and CEO related “The Apollo Window Film line is widely recognized for superior quality, combining advanced technology with sleek aesthetics to deliver exceptional heat rejection, UV protection and enhanced privacy. Known for its durability and performance, Apollo Films are a top choice for both automotive and architectural applications. This Wednesday, April 9th Apollo Film will be a big part of the A&W Distributors annual show. We will feature exclusive specials and promotions…making it the perfect opportunity for dealers, installers, and enthusiast to explore the product line, connect experts and take advantage of the limited time deals. JC Carnes, National Sales Manager, is looking forward to meeting with attendees.”

Top brands to be showcased at the A&W KTP Show include Apollo Window Film, DB Drive, Omega, ORION, DS18, Diamond Audio, Cerwin Vega, Compustar, Carbine, Rydeen Mobile, Race Sport Lighting, Stinger, Audiopipe, Installation Station and Mega Boxes.

Maged Awad spotlights one of the many Apollo Window Film products ready for dealers to grab great show specials.

The Maher Awad, A&W President and CEO, stated “I’m excited to invite all to the A&W Distributor Show on Wednesday, April 9th. This is an event you don’t want to miss. We’ll be featuring exclusive show specials, top industry vendors and reps on site plus amazing giveaways every hour. This is a great opportunity to connect, discover the latest products and take advantage of amazing deals…free products with purchases too. This event is our way of thanking our dealers for their support over years of business. We look forward to seeing you here at our Harry Hines location in Dallas.”

Visit awdistributors.com and apollowindowfilm.com for more.