Remembering Brandon Donohue

Posted on April 28, 2022 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

BLOOMINGTON, MN (04.28.22) – Brandon John Donohue, age 40, of Chaska, MN, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at his home.

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022, 11:00 AM at Excelsior Covenant Church, 19955 Excelsior Blvd., Shorewood, MN, 55331.

The family will receive friends starting at 10:30 AM.

Brandon was born May 8, 1981 in Minneapolis, MN, to John Donohue and Tami Moyer, the oldest of 4 children. He graduated from Bloomington Kennedy High School, Bloomington, MN, the class of 1999.

He had been employed at D Source Distributing in Bloomington for the past 9 years as General Manager.

He loved fishing, guns, tinkering, his RC cars, small animals and was quite the debater. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Survived by his fiancee’, ReAnna Skowronek of Chaska; parents, Tami Moyer of Minneapolis, John Donohue of South Range, WI; siblings, Callie Burke of Apple Valley, Jacquie (Nick) Warner of Richfield, Tim Donohue of Bloomington; 3 nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Brandon was a team player with D Source Distributing in Bloomington MN, valued business partner and friend to many across the 12volt industry. D Source Distributing Principal Jeff Causton related to The 12volt News that Brandon’s passing was a shocking and tremendous loss for the family, company and friends.

Erik Harbour, PowerBass VP, was a longtime close and personal friend of Brandon’s in addition to a strong business history. Harbour further offered that he was working with Brandon on planning a Bachelor Party in the near future just prior to Brandon’s upcoming wedding.

Trail Star’s Chuck Holey was equally shocked to learn of Brandon’s passing. Holey worked closely with Brandon and D Source to plan and work grow the PowerSports category in and throughout the Minnesota area. Holey credited Brandon as a leader and a co-worker in his company.

We will all cherish our memories of Brandon John Donohue.

Sound Solutions Puts a Rolling Billboard on the Road

Posted on April 27, 2022 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

GREENVILLE, MI (04.28.22) – Consumers in Greenville MI will certainly see the new Sound Solutions Tahoe of the street. At sound-off competitions enthusiasts will also know Ron Neumann’s Tahoe is in the lanes. It is loud, loud with over 45,000 watts.

*Ron Neumann pictured with the ‘rolling billboard’ Tahoe outside his Sound Solutions store in Greenville MI.*

“It took us well over a year but the Sound Solutions Tahoe is ready. We got started, then Covid hit, then we got really busy, but now the Tahoe is ready. People will see us coming. With the SounDigital and Ground Zero competition system they will definitely hear us coming too. Up close they will also see a light show in the back” Neumann related.

*Ground Zero 15’s are driven by over 40,000 watts of SounDigital power. Graphics and lighting spotlight the ultra custom Sound Solutions installation.*

Continuing “I kind of had an idea for the wrap design in mind and took the concept to One Eighty Designs. We back and forth a bit and set on the final design. They completed the wrap and it looks great. It was super working with Jason Billups to get the gear together and we are looking to have a great year.”

Jason Billups, JB Associates, worked with Sound Solutions on build. “I was at their store last week and that vehicle is super, super loud. It has 40,000 SounDigital watts going to the Ground Zero 15’s alone. Another 6000 watts going to the mids and highs. When it cranked outside the store the large plate glass windows were flexing a couple inches. We have worked together for a number of year and it’s terrific to see Ron’s commitment to drive business.”

*The Annual Sound Solutions 4.0 event is set for Saturday, April 30th.*

The Sound Solutions Tahoe will roll out for the Michigan Season Opening competition on April 30th. This is the Annual Sound Solutions 4.0 Sound Off event with ISPLL, dB Drag and MECA formats. Pre-registration for the event has been strong. Competitors and their rides will pack the parking lot of the Dodge dealership across the street from the Sound Solutions store.

Watch for more from the Sound Solutions Tahoe.

JB Associates covers the states of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Jeep Beach 2022 Invades Daytona Beach

Posted on April 26, 2022 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged Jeep.

SHREVEPORT, LA (04.27.22) – Jeep Beach 2022 will be heaven on earth for Jeepers. From the sands of Daytona Beach to the Daytona International Motor Speedway, and surrounding areas, Jeepers will rule.

Jeeps will line the sands of Daytona Beach and there will literally thousands of Jeeps on the infield of the Daytona International Motor Speedway. Hundreds of vendor booths, many with Jeep demos and showing Jeep specific products will grab the attention of the massive crowd of Jeepers. Also on the infield an obstacle course track, designed for Jeepers, will let all show their skills behind the wheel of their Jeep. Hundreds of truckloads of dirt, plus other discarded concrete obstacles, form mounds for Jeepers to navigate and earn their Jeep Beach ‘Certification.’

12volt brands DS18, Alpine and many more will show Jeep specific offerings. Daytona Beach retailer SoundCrafters, with Paul Papadeas and crew, will a large booth. Alpine, with retailer Roco 4×4, will show new Jeep specific products.

Papadeas, with decades of spring events experience in Daytona Beach, related “At SoundCrafters we are excited to be onsite at Jeep Beach 2022. The Jeepers community continues to grow rapidly and this event will put us in front of 1000’s of potential customers. The IASCA event will bring even more excitement to Jeep Beach 2022.”

DS18 will have very large presence with a number of Jeep demos in the booth. The Exotic features an amazing DS18 wrap and will scream to all “We Like It Loud”. M2 Audio and Accessories will also scream “We Like It Loud.”

Martin Pineda, for M2, stated “We are planning for a very big event. We loaded up on DS18 products and plan to show Jeepers ‘We Like It Loud’ with Mr DS18 and the DS18 crew.”

Jeep Beach 2022 began with a 5K run on Sunday April 24th and ends with a Jeep Parade of Sunday May 1st. Each day is packed with events for Jeep enthusiasts.

There will be more from Jeep Beach in coming days… stay tuned.

KICKER Went Overboard in Arizona at Desert Storm Events

Posted on April 25, 2022 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged Kicker.

LAKE HAVASU, AZ (04.26.22) – KICKER stretched West from Stillwater, OK to join dealers and fans with festivities at Desert Storm, running April 21-23, on Lake Havasu and Lake Havasu City AZ.

The KICKER XRV rolled out of KICKER HQ on Monday morning, April 18th, for the 1100 mile trip to Lake Havasu. Jeremy Wynn, Events and Promotions Manager, was behind the wheel as the XRV hit the road. Tracy Focht, Western Regional Sales Manager, and David Glasgow were also on board the big rig. Glasgow is involved in International Sales and has had his travels overseas restricted for nearly 2 years.

*The KICKER XRV stopped for fuel Monday morning on the way to Lake Havasu and Desert Storm.*

*KICKER demos during set up at Desert Storm.*

This is the 6th year with KICKER participating in Desert Storm. KICKER first started at Desert Storm with a 10×20 booth with River Dave and Wired 4 Sound. The last 4 years KICKER has been onsite as the Title Sponsor with a much, much larger presence at the downtown Street Festival and on the lake with the Poker Run and boat parades through the days and evening Friday and Saturday.

Tracy Focht related “As we continue to enjoy the customers and attendees it’s the KICKER family too. Dealers Wired 4 Sound and Ron In your Ear Audio were huge help this year. The staff at Murfco helped with the event and equipment. Frank and Annette were awesome to host us. Desert Storm has grown into a family event and we love them all out there.”

*This overhead image shows the scope of KICKER’s Sponsorship presence at Desert Storm.*

*The KICKER Boom Toon double decker was Livin’Loud on Lake Havasu.*

Dan Murphy’s Murfco is the Southern Nevada, Arizona and SoCal Rep Firm for KICKER.

Focht added “We feel this grass roots event is the perfect event to work directly with both boat manufacturers, dealers and end consumers. This allows us and our dealers to learn more about what customers are actually looking for and where the the target market is headed. Each year we work diligently to better our approach and showcase KICKER at the event.”

*With London Bridge in the background, it’s easy to see the high performance water crafts at Desert Storm 2022.*

KICKER’s Glasgow added “Participating in an event like Desert Storm is certainly something that will interest all of the international customers that I work with…they all like to know about Livin’Loud activities in the US.”

Jeremy Wynn offered “It’s so great to see attendees in and around the KICKER XRV. They definitely see and Hear, in the Boom Room, KICKER is definitely Livin’Loud.

From the first night kick off the vendor party, to the hustle of the street party, to the Poker Run and the family atmosphere throughout the event Desert Storm 2022 at Lake Havasu was amazing. Lasting friendships have been created with extended families at Desert Storm. At Desert Storm 2022 KICKER went overboard and was Livin’Loud.”

Visit kicker.com/marine-audio for more

Safe & Sound Opens an Ultimate Home AV and 12volt In-Store Experience

Posted on April 24, 2022 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

CHICOPEE, MA (04.25.22) – Safe & Sound is a very proactive 12volt and Home AV specialist located in Chicopee MA. Established in 1983 by Mike Laventure, the Company recently moved to a larger location 18,000 square-foot facility. A total renovation was completed. A stunning display area was orchestrated with 5Axis Innovations.

Matt Herald-Trent Partners, David and Mike Laventure and Jody Culbertson (LtoR) pictured after a Safe & Sound tour.

This Before and After picture is definitely worth 1000 words!

Mike Laventure and son David, along with seven employees, create exciting audio and video experiences for their customers. The saying that a picture is worth 1000 words has never been more true than with the Safe and Sound makeover. The images in this article show the scope of the Home AV and 12volt category presentations.

Each of these Home AV products include a tag discretely placed with model and price.

During a lengthy phone call with David he mentioned when old customers come into the new location the first thing they do is say WOW!… and grab their phones to start taking images of the new set up.

On the 12volt side separate display areas feature high-end car, mid-range car, DSP and Marine. There are three installation bays plus installation facilities from the previous location located just a few miles down the road.

12volt product selection is wide… and LIVE.

This display is live and ready to impress.

Home AV products are displayed in separate rooms and showroom areas. Large screen monitors and lighted graphics make every inch of the showroom come alive. With the latest technology, every car audio and Home AV speaker in the showroom can play the same music at the same time. Talk about an in-store experience!

This large digital sign lets all know Safe & Sound is open in their new Chicopee location.

Jody Culbertson, 5Axis Innovations Principal, related “When we were approached by Mike it quickly looked, due to the size of the proposed project, that I travel to their store in Chicopee. Once there we spent a lot of time and actually sketched out ideas on the unfinished concrete floor. Over the following months there was much back-and-forth as we discussed options leading up to the final design and installation. Overall this project took almost 2 years. When we completed the fabrication of displays, cabinets, counters and shelving materials it filled one entire 53′ semi plus another partial semi load.

Amazing work. The finished Safe & Sound project is spectacular. More images may be seen on Instagram @safeandsoundhq and @5axisinnovations.

Jo-Di’s Sound Center Wins NavAtlas Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Spin 175

Posted on April 23, 2022 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

SHREVEPORT LA (04.23.22) WTF…Win This Friday. Jo-Di’s Sound Center
won the NavAtlas prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 175 on Friday morning, April 22nd. Jo-Di’s is a very well established 12volt retailer with 3 stores in Connecticut.

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 4.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 175th time on Friday morning April 22nd. The Wheel landed on the NavAtlas space and the Jo-Di’s Sound Center slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the wheel spin was also posted.

We reached out to Jo-Di’s in Orange and spoke with Gary. A second call was made to Anthony in West Hartford CT. Both were very happy to hear a NavAtlas prize will be headed to Jo-Di’s.

Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 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, NavAtlas, SiriusXM, AIS, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and USASpec. 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, 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. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA, Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, J H Audio in Bowling Green VA, The Car Audio Shop StL in High Ridge MO, Anthonys Car Stereo in North Highlands CA, Flynn Audio in Middleton WI, Living Loud Car Audio in Pelham AL, Trail Star Audio in Minnesota, On The Spot Audio in Pennsauken NJ, Animated Car Audio in Essex MD, West Coast Car Audio in Citrus Heights CA, Modified Auto Sound in East Alton IL, Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, J A Custom Audio in Houston TX Jose Electronics in North Hills CA, Sound Proof Car Stereo in Douglasville GA, Auto Additions in Springfield IL, Elite Car Audio in Hollywood CA, Masters Car Stereo in Greenville SC, Audio Plus in Eden NC, Seismic AutoSound in Novato CA, Car Audio Addicts in Pittsburgh PA and AudioKing Tinting in Yakima WA, Arias Tint and Alarms in Duncanville TX, Odeh Car Audio in Gadsden AL, 12volt Specialist in Newark DE, Cutting Edge Audio in San Diego CA, Southern Auto Fab in Lafayette LA and California Sound in Fontana CA. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, April 29th.

Automotive Specialty-Equipment Sales Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels

Posted on April 21, 2022 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged SEMA.

DIAMOND BAR, CA (04.22.22) – The specialty-equipment industry continues to experience strong growth and demand as the U.S. puts COVID-19 in the rearview mirror. According to the new “State of the Industry–Spring 2022” report from the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), 75% of manufacturers, 68% of distributors, and 53% of retailers/installers report that sales are currently above where they were prior to the pandemic, and consumer demand continues to remain robust for most companies.

However, despite strong industry growth, concerns remain due to ongoing supply chain issues, inflation, economic uncertainty, and the war in Ukraine.

The report, which includes 70 pages of new industry data, helps companies make better business decisions by highlighting current industry trends, business metrics, and estimates on how sales have changed over the last year, and it highlights the ongoing supply chain disruptions many organizations are being challenged with. It also provides a pulse check on consumers as they navigate economic uncertainty and deal with significant price increases on many of the products and services that they buy.

Additional key findings from the report include:

More than half of companies expect sales to continue to grow in the coming year.
Supply chain issues remain a challenge for over 90% of the industry, and most don’t see things returning to normal until at least 2023.
The current inflation rate of 8.5% is the highest it has been in 40 years, yet consumers continue to spend.
Despite gas prices being up over 40% on average from where they were last year, 80% of Americans still plan to take a road trip this summer.
Amid record consumer demand, 70% of manufacturers, 56% of distributors, and 45% of retail installers have had difficulty filling open positions due to a shortage of qualified applicants to hire.

The complete “State of the Industry—Spring 2022” report is available to download for free at www.sema.org/research.

Alpine Unveils Exciting New Vehicle-Specific Products at the Annual Jeep Beach Vendor Show

Posted on April 20, 2022 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged Alpine, Jeep.

AUBURN HILLS, MI (04.21.22) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”), will attend the 2022 Jeep Beach Vendor Show at the Daytona International Speedway in booth E1 from Friday, April 29 to Saturday, April 30 where they will unveil exciting new vehicle-specific products designed uniquely for the Jeep driver.

Featuring the latest in Jeep-specific dash and sound system offerings from Alpine, a 2018 Jeep Wrangler will be on-site for product demonstrations. Jeep Beach attendees will be the first to experience the new High-Resolution i509-WRA-JL with a High-Definition, Weather-Resistant 9-inch screen and wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The i509-WRA-JL was intentionally designed with the Jeep driver in mind to visually emulate the design identity of the Jeep interior and retain the features Jeep drivers use the most. New to this display is High-Resolution Audio Playback (96kHz/24Bit) that can stream music from popular Hi-Res streaming platforms or directly from a smartphone for incredible music detail and high-precision music reproduction.

To demonstrate the head unit integration capabilities, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler will also feature a premium night vision DVR-C320R Dash Camera with built-in drive assist and impact recording. An Alpine PSS-24WRA sound system, with front 6.5” component speakers, 6.5” rear custom soundbar replacement speakers, 8” compact powered subwoofer, and 4-channel amplifier will be featured for in-vehicle sound upgrade demonstrations as well as an Alpine Weather-Resistant PSS-SX01 Sound System mounted to the roll bars to demonstrate exterior sound upgrade opportunities.

Alpine’s 2015 Jeep Wrangler will also be on-site with similar Jeep-specific solutions designed for older Jeep Wranglers, including the i509-WRA-JK, DVR-C320R, PSS-22WRA Weather-Resistant Sound System, PSS-SX01, and HCE-TCAM1-WRA Spare Tire Rear-View Camera and Light System.

“Switchback,” Alpine’s 2020 Jeep Gladiator, will also be on-site with a custom truck bed build that features 40 motorized Bluetooth speakers that articulate for optimal sound positioning, and a tailgate designed to look like an early Alpine stereo, complete with a large, functional volume knob and six classic “Alpine green” buttons on the faceplate to control the automation.

The Alpine Event Truck and Trailer will be open to visitors who want to chat with Alpine event staff and experience the latest vehicle-specific technology, all from the comfort of an air-conditioned lounge area located in the trailer.

All Alpine products are available for purchase during the event with special, event-only pricing and free giveaways. Alpine Authorized Retailer Roco 4×4 will be on-site to give vehicle demonstrations, answer product questions, and offer on-site installation so customers can drive home with their Alpine purchase installed in their Jeep.

Visit alpine-usa.com and jeepbeach.com for more.

KICKER Marine Audio Will “Go Overboard” at Lake Havasu’s Desert Storm – April 21-23

Posted on April 19, 2022 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged Kicker.

STILLWATER, OK (04.20.22) – KICKER Marine Audio travels from Oklahoma to join its distributors, dealers and fans at the 25^th anniversary of the Lake Havasu Desert Storm Poker Run and Shootout – April 21-23.

As the title sponsor of the popular and currently sold-out (but not to fans and viewers!) Desert Storm for years, KICKER Marine Audio will have an impressive presence at the Thursday Street Festival where its XRV (Xtreme Recreational Vehicle) will bring a travel edition of its famous headquarters’ “Wall of Boom” to Havasu’s Main Street. Millions of dollars of state-of-the art performance boats will be on display from 1-9 PM, including new boats from Rod Voegele of California-based Gatorwraps, also located in Lake Havasu and Jeff Cuvelier of Elite Audio of Havasu. Both boaters and businessmen are big KICKER Marine Audio fans as Gatorwraps adds the visuals to many KICKER-equipped customer boats. Cuvelier has been an installer of KMA for years and will now do so under his new company, Elite Audio, specializing in marine audio systems.

Voegele recently became a catamaran fan after riding in a friend’s DCB and was convinced by the ride of the company’s F32 that he bought one and customized it, wrapping it in his logo and signature bright green, highlighted with electric blue. “I’ve never been in anything like it!” Voegele says of the DCB, “Nothing rides like this!” And can we add, SOUNDS like this!

The boat is loaded with KICKER speakers and subs including 6 KM 8” speakers with RGB lighting, 2 KMFC 9” tower speakers with swivel mounts and 2 KM 9” subwoofers under the hatch. Of course, KMA head units and amplifiers “amp up” the sound, so everyone will be able to enjoy the clear sound of the Gatorwraps boat! The crowd will also hear KMA sound from the company’s Kenworth W9 Show rig, and International CXT show truck, both heavily decked with KICKER audio components and broadcasting live and loud from the Street Party and throughout the event.

Cuvelier totally updated his Rinker Flotilla boat which made its debut this year at the SEMA SPL (Sound Pressure Level) show with 4 KM 15” L7 Q subwoofers and 2 KM Comp Q 12” subs. Amid all the other KICKER Marine Audio equipment, clusters of numerous KM coaxials, 6 KMC 11” swivel tower speakers and even KICKER SeaDek flooring, do you think you can feel the bass in his music?!

Cuvelier explains his KICKER allegiance stating, “Even with KICKER being such a prominent leader in the audio world, they still manage to share that same excitement and passion for sound systems that their dealers and customers have. They bring you in like family and show support like no other.”

River Dave of River Dave’s Place boating forum, has been a supporter of Desert Storm since 2007 and just replaced the factory sound system of his 2021 Avalon Excalibur pontoon boat with KICKER Marine Audio gear, adding 6 KM 8.5” speakers, 4 KM fixed 9” tower speakers with RGB lighting, and 2 KM 10” subs in the helm. Dave also opted to substitute an L7 Q subwoofer for a refrigerator ensuring “cool” sound! His twin Mercury 400s will take this pontoon to 70 mph so he is not only livin’ fast but Livin’ Loud with KICKER! “I’ve been with KICKER Since I was 21-years old,” he says, “It’s not just the quality of products but the staff–they are more like family–and the customer support that makes the difference.”

“KICKER Marine Audio finds long-time friends and enjoys making new ones in the boating community,” says Jeremy Bale, brand manager, “Performance boaters enjoy power in their engines as well as in their sound systems so being seen and heard gives KICKER an advantage with our ‘Real Marineä’ components which are top-grade , reliable and tested in the marine environment. We’re happy to lend our support in Lake Havasu!”

All KICKER Marine Audio’s enclosures are tough, UV-treated and come in black and white, complete with LED light complements. Amps, media centers and KICKER’s signature square subwoofers are only part of the line, so when you want to “Kick” up your sound system, rely on the brand that delivers the finest quality acoustics and marine-grade components—KICKER Marine Audio. www.kicker.com/marine-audio.

Visit www.stormspokerruns.com for more.

Heise Ships New RGB and RGBW Lighting Products

Posted on April 18, 2022 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged Heise.

HOLLY HILL, FL (04.19.22) – Heise LED Lighting Systems by Metra Electronics has added to their RGB and RGBW LED product lineup. Now shipping is a universal RGBW LED Underglow Lighting Kit, RGBW Bulk Wire, and RGB Bulk Wire. These products are designed to be compatible with other Heise RGB and RGBW products. They offer colorful, durable RGB and RGBW lighting solutions with less installation time and labor.

Universal RGBW LED Underglow Lighting Kit

The RGBW1-UNDGLED is a new vehicle lighting package for installers who want to add brilliant underglow lighting to a vehicle. The kit includes four sealed LED tubes, mounting hardware, and extension cables. This kit is rated IP67 and designed for both on and off-road vehicles. When set up with the Heise RGBW-CB1 controller (sold separately), users can choose from a true white color PLUS 16 million different color options using the Metra RGBW smartphone app with pre-programmed lighting transitions, flash patterns, and more. A dual connection to the controller assures maximum current and even illumination. The RGBW-CB1 controller is sold separately and required for operation, and can be synced with additional compatible Heise RGB and RGBW lighting products.

RGBW1-UNDGLED Product Specifications:

Includes (2) 48” and (2) 36” LED tubes
Dual connection to controller for maximum current and even illumination
Mounting hardware and extension cables included
Requires RGBW-CB1 controller (sold separately) that works with Metra RGBW smartphone app
RGB LEDs plus true white LED color
IP rating: IP67
Not for use on public roads
1 year limited warranty

RGBW Bulk Wire

The RGBW-250SPL Bulk Wire from Heise is designed specifically for use with our Heise RGBW lighting products. This wire features water-resistant black over-mold to protect the individual cables.This 5-in-1 OE style is easier to run and has better aesthetics than other wiring options. Red, green, blue, black and white wires are concealed within the over-mold to make this a 5-conductor wire. This bulk wire comes in a convenient 250 foot spool.

RGBW-250SPL Product Specifications:

Length: 250 feet
Gauge: 22 Gauge
Wire colors: R/G/B/BL/W
Water-resistant black over-mold
Works exclusively with Heise RGBW lighting products
1 year limited warranty

RGB Bulk Wire

The RGB-250SPL Bulk Wire from Heise is designed specifically for use with our Heise RGB lighting products. This wire features water-resistant black over-mold to protect the individual cables. This 4-in-1 OE style is easier to run and has better aesthetics than other wiring options. Red, green, blue and black wires are concealed within the over-mold to make this a 4-conductor wire. This bulk wire comes in a convenient 250 foot spool.