Bring More to Audio with Mobile Accessories from Hifonics

LIBERTYVILLE, IL (12.13.24) – It’s your car audio — fuel it with Crunch mobile accessories that bring more to your sound. Whether it’s sound separation, fine-tuning, customization, or other audio gains you’re after to perfect that Crunch car audio system – the CREQ7B7-Band equalizer or CRXR crossover will enhance your listening levels through new detail and playback!

This powerful equalizer lets you fine-tune your music to perfection.
The CREQ7B is a 7-Band parametric equalizer with a 9-volt line driver.

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.

With a Universal compatible vehicle fitment, a 1/2 DIN ISO mount comes included and can be installed right in the dash of your vehicle. Innovated in a clean black finish, this 7-Band Equalizer will blend into every Crunch car audio installation and vehicle interior giving your setup that perfect touch.

You can customize the sound with the CREQ7B to max out your audio — whether you’re into booming bass, crisp highs, or a balanced mix. It’s time to say goodbye to flat or muffled audio and say hello to sound that is rich, dynamic, and full of life every time you demand to fuel your music.

Learn more HERE about the CREQ7B 7-Band equalizer.

If you’re serious about sound clarity, this crossover is a game-changer.
The CRXR is a 2-way/3-way active crossover with an 8.5-volt line driver.

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).

In addition – the CRXR also features a Rear Channel High-Pass Frequency of 32-400Hz and level adjustments, dedicated subwoofer output with Level Adjustments, and Front and Rear inputs with Front, Rear, and Subwoofer outputs. LED Power indicators bring ease as the CRXR includes a bass remote for ultimate bass control.

Whether you are splitting audio between two or three channels — the CRXR optimizes playback so that every note is as clear as possible. It ensures each speaker in your system gets only the frequencies it’s best equipped to handle, resulting in clearer vocals, punchier bass, and overall sharper sound.

Learn more HERE about the CRXR crossover.

The Tint Shop Toy Drive Will Brighten Christmas For Many In Lincoln NE

LINCOLN, NE (12.12.24) – “Another Tint Shop Toy Drive is in the books. This year‘s donations started out slow, and we were bummed. With the recent higher cost of living, Thanksgiving being more expensive than usual and Christmas shopping in full swing we didn’t think we would have much to donate. Once again, our customers and friends came in strong the last week of the drive and saved it” Owner Keith May related.

Continuing “We had numerous customers and friends stop in just to donate without having any vehicle to schedule. We are amazed every year by the number of toys and monetary donations that come in for this worthy cause. All toys and cash were dropped off at the Kampout For Kids the night after the event was over.”

The Tint Shop was founded in 1996 by the May family and provides tint services for auto, commercial and residential. The company also offers paint protection services. The Tint Shop is a Premier 3M Film company.

Toys collected are stacked on the floor for the Kampout For Kids Toy Drive 2024

“Everyone was incredibly appreciative for everything. Not only did we end up with the huge pile of toys, but also had 5 gift cards and over $500 in cash!. Once again our partnership with local radio to get the word out across the community worked very well. We want to take some time to thank everyone that scheduled a vehicle, dropped off a toy or donated cash. It’s all going to make sure that every kid has something to open on Christmas. Thank you all from all of us here at the Tint Shop” May concluded.

For more see @thetintshoplink

ORACLE Lighting Introduces the Integrated LED Light Bar

METAIRIE, LA (12.12.24) – ORACLE Lighting proudly announces the release of its Integrated LED Light Bar, a revolutionary lighting solution designed exclusively for Jeep Wrangler JL and Gladiator JT models.

Setting a new standard in Jeep lighting, this high-mount LED light bar combines cutting-edge performance with a seamless, factory-style appearance. Unlike bulky aftermarket options, ORACLE’s patented design integrates flawlessly into the roofline, offering a sleek, aerodynamic profile that reduces wind noise and drag while delivering unmatched lighting power.

Revolutionary Features for Jeep Enthusiasts:

  • Incredible Illumination: 30x 8W LED emitters produce an astonishing 18,000 lumens, projecting light
    up to 600 meters for maximum visibility during off-road adventures or nighttime drives.
  • Aerodynamic Housing: The polycarbonate housing matches the factory hardtop and fits soft-top
    models, retaining full functionality with or without a roof.
  • Advanced LED Technology: Reflector-facing LEDs optimize light output in a compact, low-profile
    design.
  • Customizable Style: Select amber or white clearance lights to suit your preferences, whether for
    off-road excursions or city driving.
  • Built to Last: IP68 waterproof-rated and constructed with durable polycarbonate and 6030 aluminum,
    this light bar withstands extreme conditions, from mud to water crossings.

Designed and engineered in Louisiana, this premium light bar redefines what Jeep lighting can be. Its
OEM-plus styling ensures it enhances your vehicle’s look while providing robust functionality. Whether you’re tackling rugged trails or making a statement on city streets, the ORACLE Integrated LED Light Bar is the ultimate upgrade.

Why Jeep Owners Need It:
This isn’t just a light bar—it’s a lifestyle upgrade. With its innovative design and rugged durability, it’s the
perfect accessory for Jeep owners who demand both performance and aesthetics. Say goodbye to
awkward, bulky light bars and elevate your Jeep with ORACLE’s sleek, powerful, and dependable solution.

The ORACLE Integrated LED Light Bar is now in stock and ready to transform your Jeep Wrangler JL or
Gladiator JT.

For more information and to purchase, visit oraclelights.com.

Hear More with Colossus Classic from Hifonics

LIBERTYVILLE, IL (12.12.24) – Feel the difference in your audio game through an upgraded speaker sound stage within Colossus Classic speaker innovation. Colossus Classic speakersdeliver more details to every layer of sound while preserving the core of quality playback – undistorted audio. Delivering highs that are much more defined and consistent mids throughout any genre of music, your music will feel refreshed and fueled through Colossus Classic speaker technology.

The entire line of Hifonics Colossus Classic speakers features a wide range to choose from when building that perfect speaker setup for your Hifonics audio system. Colossus Classic speakers include the 6.5-inch speaker system, 6.5-inch coaxial speakers (separate from the speaker system), 6×9 speakers, 5×7/6×8-inch speakers, 5.25-inch coaxial speakers, 4×6 coaxial speakers, 4-inch speakers and even a 3.5-inch coaxial speaker model.

Every Colossus Classic speaker model delivers an impact to your sound that will add deeper details with incredible volume when you need it the most. Feel every beat in crisp clarity and sharpness throughout every low, mid, and high.

1-inch aluminum dome tweeters deliver high output and extend frequency response while keeping music reproduction feeling natural and smooth.

A lightweight blue woven fiber cone enables every Colossus Classic speaker with a faster midrange response, while crucial Butyl rubber surrounds provide durability and deeper mid-bass impact into every song. Pure copper voice coilcreates a strong magnetic field with very thin extrusion and the Kapton former assembly is very lightweight and efficiently dissipates heat.

Innovative epoxy-infused natural fiber allows flexibility while the epoxy gives strength during the manufacturing process and spade connectors allow for the best connection for maximum audio gains in every Hifonics listening session. Embrace audio that is LOUD and undistorted through Colossus Classic!

Feel every single song through the POWER of Colossus Classic speakers and upgrade your audio levels to POWER FROM THE GODS standards of quality and performance. Learn more details HERE on the entire line of Hifonics Colossus Classic speakers listed on Amazon.

The 12voltSTP Tool At Work Across The 12volt Industry For The Holidays

12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (12.11.24) – From the 12volt Central Studios our staff works to showcase positives across the 12volt industry. New products, events and the activities of 12volt industry members on the road are showcased. Now it’s the Holiday Season 2024.This news extends the ROI for all companies and members of the 12volt industry.

12volt brick and mortar retailers are members of their communities. Many proactive 12volt retailers decorate their stores, outside and in the showroom, to connect their company and welcome consumers and friends into their stores. This type of in-store connection is not possible in todays AI and cyber world. Consumers can’t feel the bass in their chests or the separation of highs and mid-range sound.

Sanford Sound in Sanford ME grabs attention outside and inside the store with the Holiday Season message.
Advanced Custom Sound in Warren OH had a Santa and Elf on site and offered images with Santa for consumers.

Below are images of 12volt retailers who had made social media posts or utilized the 12voltSTP Tool to showcase their Holiday Season 2024 activities.

The 12volt STP Tool makes it easier than ever to showcase a company’s positive activities and products. Snap and Txt an image….PRESTO your company’s positive news and activities could be in the news. 318 469 2526 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 positive news. That is also true for the business realm that includes the 12volt Industry.

Ricky Smiths in Lafayette LA always sets the showroom up with a Holiday feel.
MadMarks in Bradenton FL has a large tree and deals Holiday spotlighted in the showroom.
This image shows just a small portion of the toys donated at the Ultimate Audio 10th Annual Toy Drive in Lexington SC.

To deliver fresh industry news to members of the mobile electronics industry the 12volt Central Studios posts articles on 12voltnews.com each business day and makes multiple posts on Instagram and Facebook each 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 318 469 2526. PRESTO, your positive news could be delivered to members of the 12volt industry.

On Instagram and Facebook @12voltnews has over 11,000 followers on each platform. Those followers are dedicated members of the 12volt industry. To see over 1000 posts #12voltstp on Instagram.

Team Nutz draws Holiday attention with the lights and Gift Certificate offers.
The 12volt Central Studios staff is also ready for the Holiday Season 2024.

Look forward to seeing your company’s brand and positive activities in the 12volt Central Studios.

Happy Holidays 2024 from The 12volt Central Studios.

Visit Instagram and Facebook @12voltnews for more.

Online Marketing Expands Partnership with Alpine Electronics to Include Indiana and Kentucky

WADSWORTH, OH (12.11.24) – Online Marketing, a 35-year-old manufacturers’ representative firm, is proud to announce its appointment as the new manufacturers’ representative and distribution fulfillment partner for Alpine Electronics in Indiana and Kentucky.

This expansion builds on a successful 10+ year partnership between Online Marketing and Alpine Electronics, which has flourished in the Ohio, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania markets. The new territory will allow Online Marketing to deliver the same high-quality support, service, and market growth for Alpine Electronics in Indiana and Kentucky.

Jay Tingley pictured with an Alpine pickup that is utilized for Alpine Experience events in the territory.

Leading the effort in this new region is Jay Tingley, a seasoned industry veteran with over 20 years of experience. Jay’s deep industry knowledge and proven track record make him the ideal leader to drive Alpine Electronics’ continued success in these key markets.

“We are excited to grow our partnership with Alpine Electronics and bring our expertise to Indiana and Kentucky,” said Steve McGaffee of Online Marketing.

“With Jay Tingley at the helm, we are confident in our ability to strengthen Alpine’s presence and support our partners in this region.”

Visit https://www.alpine-usa.com for more.

PowerBass Releases PBX-PRO6CD Compression Horn Co-Axials

ONTARIO, CA (12.11.24) – PowerBass is proud to introduce the latest in our new PBX PRO Series, the new PBX PRO Compression Horn Co-Axials.

Engineering prowess is what put PowerBass on the map for outstanding performance and sound in the pro audio category, the PBX-PRO Co-Axials are no exception. We have integrated hand picked components with cutting edge Acoustic Engineering and mixed them with our Design Engineering team’s vast listening experience to come out with what we feel is the best Pro Audio Co-Axial for sound output and performance critical to those listeners that love it loud and crisp!



Featuring a 1″ Aluminum Compression Horn Tweeter sat inside a beautiful mid range with a Butyl Rubber Surround allowing for deeper low frequency response partnered with a treated pressed paper cone for a nice naturally warm and full sound while still being safe from the elements the PBX-PRO Co-Axials give you not only impact and output but a full sound that you will simply just not find with any other of this variety out on the market today.

Vitit https://powerbassusa.com for more.

Ultimate Audio Hosted The Company’s 10th Annual Toy Drive

LEXINGTON, SC (12.10.24) – The Ultimate Audio Toy Drive 2024, the 10th Annual, was an amazing event.

Play the video above to see just a small selection of the toys donated on Saturday, December 7th.

Shawn Arnold, Ultimate Audio owner, related “This was definitely one of the best events that we’ve done as we offered free food and drinks with an unwrapped gift. All of the donations will support the Thomas Evans Defending Dreams Foundation. Davis played in the NFL and is from the area. His foundation actually conducts three of these events across South Carolina.”

Continuing “The weather on Saturday, December 7th was terrific. There were so many toys dropped off by supporters of the event and we must’ve had 200 people who brought and donated the toys. We have them in many large boxes and will be transporting them to Charlotte where the Thomas Davis Defending Dreams Foundation will distribute them in the Charlotte area. Donations must included dozens of kids bicyles and tricycles along sith so many other toys.”

An image inside the store from a previous event.

During the event the Ultimate Audio tream had a grill out front and prepared hot dogs along with trimings and drinks.

This image from 2017 shows the scope of the support the community has provided for the Ultimate Audio Annual Toy Drives.

“We thank all who donated toys and our staff for working to make this happen. Our business is doing well and it comes from members of the community who are pleased with our work and refer family and friends” Arnold concluded.

For more see instagram.com/ultimateaudiosc

GoFast Solutions Team Members Hit The Road

MIDDLETOWN, CT (12.10.24) – GoFast Solutions, a premier distributor of 12-volt automotive and consumer electronics, recently announced the addition of Jeff Jones as Sales Manager for Upstate New York, Central, and Northern New Jersey. Jones, a seasoned industry is already on the road.

Jeff Jones (L) and Rob Murphy at the sales counter going over brands that GoFast Soutions distributes in the territory.

Early Monday morning, yesterday, Jones was at the Installations Unlimited location in Nothern Syracuse NY. Jones spent time with Rob Murphy, connecting with this very proactive dealer, and covering the brands that GoFast Solutions supplies to Installations Unlimited. In-person sales calls with a key dealer are essential to connect and drive business for all.

“It was terrific to catch up with Jeff in our store. He’s an old timer that understands the importance and value of all working together to grow business.” Rob Murphy related.

Installations Unlimited is a very proactive retailer and incorporates posts on social media to connect with consumers. This is a new post spotlighting the 2024 Holiday Season.

Jones expressed excitement about joining the GoFast team, stating, “GoFast Solutions has established itself as a leader in the industry with a dynamic and forward-thinking approach. I’m excited to contribute my experience and work with such a talented team to expand our reach and continue to build strong relationships with our dealers.”

Jones’ appointment underscores GoFast Solutions’ commitment to growth and excellence in serving the automotive aftermarket industry.

“Our team’s strength lives in building personal connections with our partners, and Jeff Jones is already hitting the ground running. With his many years of experience servicing the Upstate New York market, Jeff understands the unique needs of our partners and is committed to delivering GoFast’s unmatched support, tools, and expertise related directly to their businesses” Bob Hernandez, VP of Sales GoFast Solutions, stated

Visit gofst.com for more.

Genuine Custom Audio Receives ESB Audio 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 296 Prize

12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (12.10.2024) – The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is spinning in Year 6. The Spin-To-Win Wheel 296 was a perfect example of the Win/Win/Win strategy. Genuine Custom Audio will utilize the ESB Audio prize. ESB Audio and Chris Bennett received visibility across the 12volt industry. The 12volt Central Studios delivered some fun across the 12volt industry.

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 6.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 296th time on Friday morning on November 8th. The Wheel landed on the ESB Audio space and the Genuine Custom Audio 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.

James Farias holding the ESB Audio prize in the installation bay. The cool graphic on the back wall is a mural he had painted when they moved into the location.

We reached out to the lucky winning dealer in Riverside CA and let James Farias know the ESB Audio prize will headed his way. He was super happy to hear the news. We spent time talking about the custom work his shop has been doing for over a decade.

We then contacted Chris Bennett, ESB Audio National Sales Manager, and supplied winner’s information. On Monday, December 2nd, we received a txt with James holding the ESB Audio speakers.

James and the team works on a wide variety of vehicles and has a very clean and organized shop install bay

We then contacted Chris Bennett, ESB Audio National Sales Manager, and supplied winner’s information. On Monday, December 2nd, we received a txt with James holding the ESB Audio speakers.

“Great to receive the ESB Audio speakers prize. The speakers look very well build and and I am building a new display and will make some pods and have the ESBs rocking” Farias stated.

Bennett added “A big congrats to Genuine, the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel winner. We appreciate the opportunity to let dealers see, touch and hear the quality of our Italian Speaker designs offered at ESB Audio.”

The 12volt Central Studios staff will followup with James for more.

Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the 12volt marketplace.

Stay tuned as the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel wil roll for the 299th time this Friday, December 6th.

Always more @12voltnews