LAKE HAVASU, AZ (11.30.2021) – The Sand, Water RV Expo filled the event grounds at Lake Havasu Friday and Saturday, November 19th and 20th. This event was a mecca for outdoor motorsports enthusiasts of off-roading, RV’ing, boating, and fishing. The 2021 event drew a full house with hundreds of booths setup showing their latest products and services to attendees. Team KICKER, with Lorin Morrell, shared space in the large Gatorwraps booth.

“KICKER was definitely Livin’ Loud at the event with the KICKER POLARIS RZR and Wired4Sound-KICKER deck boat showcasing their latest car audio, PowerSports and marine to enthusiasts at the event. Exhibitors at the event showed UTV’s, Jeeps, Off-Road vehicles, all kinds of buggies, bikes and boats. The show was 11AM til 5PM Friday and 9am to 6pm Saturday, with a lot of families attending. The new KICKER PowerBars really opened eyes when we hit the volume” Morrell offered.

Gatorwraps had a RZR and big truck wrapped in the booth. Each featured amazing wraps that the company is known for from coast to coast.

Tracy Focht, KICKER Western Regional related “It was a great event as I observed from afar. Jeff’s boat again was a hit. You know it’s too loud when your neighboring exhibitors are complaining. A big thanks to Lorin, Jeff, Dave and Daniel of Wired4Sound as well as our other dealer Ron Burnett of Rons In Your Ear also of Lake Havasu. We appreciate all of these gentlemen flying the KICKER flag in our absence. We definitely look forward to being there next year.”

The Wired4Sound KICKER deck boat was featured in the booth and drew a huge crowd each time the volume cranked to demo the amazing system on the boat that was fresh from SEMA 2021 and the SPL Showdown in Las Vegas. Jeff Cuvelier, owner of the 26’ Flotilla and creator of the onboard KICKER-driven system, related “The build features 14 KICKER amps (a whopping 24,000 watts !) and 44 Kicker Speakers, including 4 L715Q and 6 KMTC11 KICKER Marine Tower Speakers. I have reworked the system several times here in the Wired4Sound installation bay and, based on what people at events say, this is the loudest and best sounding system they have ever heard on a boat.”

Concluding, Morrell related “The event was very busy, as the show wrapped both days, my voice was gone… as well as all the swag in the booth that included lanyards, koozies, sunglasses and a few footballs.”

Visit kicker.com and sandandwaterexpo.com for more.

SHREVEPORT LA (11.29.21) WTF…Win This Friday and that has happened for 3 fun years.

On Friday, December 7th, 2018 the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 1st time. The Wheel landed on the CRUX space and the Stereo & Video Center in Tyler TX won the very first 12volt Spin-To-Win Prize. Hamza Khalid sent a CRUX Jeep Wrangler Spare Tire Mount Backup Camera System along with a Cap and T-Shirt. A few days later a post was made with James Halter in the Stereo & Video Center showroom with the winning CRUX prize package.

The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. That has happened each Friday as we now celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel. Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace. That lengthy list of winners is shown below the list of 12volt brands that are currently participating in the 12volt Spin-To-Win weekly contest.

12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include Kicker, NavAtlas, SiriusXM, Silencer, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and Magnadyne. 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 and VapeNAudio in Clovis CA. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, December 3rd.

SHREVEPORT LA (11.27.21) WTF…Win This Friday. Soundworks won the 12volt News prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday morning, November 26th.

The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Ten months ago we celebrated the 2nd Anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 155th time on Friday morning November 26th. The Wheel landed on the 12volt News space. The Soundworks slip was drawn from the jar and an Instagram post of the winning slip was posted.

We reached out to Soundworks in Millersville MD to give them the news that a 12volt News $100. check will be headed their way. On a busy Black Friday morning the voice mail picked up the call. We will continue to contact the store with the winning news.

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, Silencer, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and Magnadyne. 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 and VapeNAudio in Clovis CA. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, December 3rd.

 SHREVEPORT LA (11.24.21) Happy Thanksgiving 2021 to all across the 12volt industry.

 It goes without saying that 2021 has been one of the craziest years since the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving Festival meal in 1621.

Overall, we in the 12volt industry have fared much better than many industries and businesses. That said there are still significant challenges ahead.

Let’s all remain positive for successful Black Friday events and Small Business Saturday as we work to finish November 2021 on a high note. And not to forget Cyber Monday.

A very Happy Thanksgiving and Holiday season to all from the 12volt Central Studios.

(Lincoln, NE) 11/23/21 – Emotions are running high as Robidoux Distributing’s 12volt Division celebrates their 1-Year Anniversary. The fast-growing distributor, out of Lincoln NE, has been turning heads with 12volt dealers in the MINK States offering their incredible sales and service.

ROBIDOUX Distributing 12volt Division opened its doors in November of 2021 located in the company’s brand new 37,000 Square Ft facility in Lincoln, NE. With a focus on local dealers, ROBIDOUX’s business plan is to be loyal to selective 12volt brands while over servicing its dealers and building personal relationships.

Dealers such as Sound Works in Norfolk, NE have been taking notice. “The guys over at Robidoux do a great job,” tells shop owner Jonathon Schahrer. “ I was originally a little leery about starting an account with a new distributor but over the past year these guys have been super helpful and ship out products quickly.”

“We are no stranger to the distribution business” explains ROBIDOUX owner Jamie Robidoux.“ My family has been in business for over 40 years and customer service has always been our#1 priority. Our goal here is to become a welcoming local 12volt distributor that our retailers in the Midwest can count on. We are now extremely excited to offer our brand-new DEALER ORDER ENTRY PORTAL! Our marketing staff had been painstakingly working on this for nearly a year now and I think our dealers will be BLOWN AWAY with the results. Dealers can contact us here in the office to get an invite to the site which is password protected.” https://robidouxincdistributing.com/

Robidoux has also been aggressively adding new vendors to their already solid 12volt line up. With OEM integration on the up-rise, Robidoux is excited to announce the addition of WAVTECH processors and accessories. WAVTECH National Sales Manager Gus Olmos had this to say. “Whenever you add new distribution, it can be a challenge finding a partner that shares your values, especially when you are an independent specialty brand. We feel very fortunate that Robidoux has the same customer first philosophy that has made Wāvtech a success. We are excited to build this partnership and expand our business in the MINK States.”

Robidoux’s territory covers the states of Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Southern Illinois.

Jeff Budin, Rock-N-Rev Sales, supplied this article.

For more on how to become a dealer and get information on all the product lines Robidoux offers contact customerservice@robidouxinc.com.

CONWAY AR (11.22.21) Audio Innovations is a staple on the 12volt scene in Conway AR which is about 30 miles northwest of Little Rock. Owner Jim Rogers recently made the decision to do a major upgrade of the company’s showroom.

“My thought was to get everything done before the 2021 Holiday Season. We noticed work by 5 Axis Innovations and put a plan in place with Jody Culbertson. When completed that led to our Grand Reopening, November 19th and 20th, the weekend before Thanksgiving and Black Friday. To add to the event the Sony Demo Toyota Tundra had an opening that weekend and Richard Wong traveled from Dallas to have the amazing Tundra out front of our store for the 2 days” Rogers related.

The Audio Innovations showroom includes a new sales counter, display board plus product category displays mounted on the walls. LED lighting and backlighted signage adds to the overall look in the showroom with new flooring.

“The Audio Innovations showroom is amazing. One of the very best I have seen traveling the territory and US” Richard Wong, Sony Car Audio Field Support Manager, related. As soon as I arrived at the store in Conway, and walked into the store, my eyes opened wide and I thought WOW!”

During the 2-Day event the Sony Toyota Tundra was parked outside drawing attention to the event. In addition, many consumers in Conway had the opportunity to experience the very best with Sony ES Mobile installed in the Tundra. The Sony XAV-9500ES, in the Tundra dash, was awarded the Best New Mobile Electronics product at the recent SEMA Show.

“During the event at least 3 dozen people sat in the Tundra and all said it was the most amazing system they had ever experienced in a vehicle. The feature set on the Sony XAV-9500ES left them shaking their heads as most had no idea of all the in-vehicle options other that music” Wong added.

“The remodel of the Audio Innovations showroom will certainly create WOW factor when Jim’s customers enter the store. They will immediately recognize his commitment to delivering the best in in-vehicle entertainment” Culbertson stated to the 12volt News.

Rogers concluded “Our Grand Reopening turned out very well. We had old and new customers in the store. They all commented about the great sound in the Sony demo. Old customers had great things to say about the showroom remodel. Our Audio Innovations 2-Day Grand Remodeling event definitely created a buzz in and around Conway.”

For more see audioinnovations-ark.com or visit audio_innovations_conway on Instagram

SHREVEPORT LA (11.20.21) WTF…Win This Friday. VapeNAudio won the DS18 prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday morning, November 19th.

The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Ten months ago we celebrated the 2nd Anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 154th time on Friday morning November 19th. The Wheel landed on the DS18 space. The VapeNAudio slip was drawn from the jar and an Instagram post of the winning slip was posted.

We reached out and heard back from Jason Brown at VapeNAudio in Clovis CA. He was happy to hear the news and looks forward to receiving the DS18 prize.

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, Silencer, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and Magnadyne. 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 and 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 and Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, November 26th.

MESA, AZ (11.19.2021) – MSC is proud to announce the completion of the latest session of its “Fit it, Tune it, Turn it” training classes held November 13th-14th 2021 in sunny Mesa Arizona. With 8 sold out sessions held between July and November of this year, MSC gathered over 60 different specialty mobile electronics retail partners from across the United Sates at their Training Lab in Mesa, Arizona. Canadian dealer partners were hosted at the MSC facility in Calgary, Alberta Canada.

Larry Penn of MSC launched the weekend with a cultural overview of the MSC brand and that of their manufacturing partners they represent in North America including BLAM, Brax, Helix, Match and Stinger Radar. A considerable amount of the program was spent covering retail concepts and sales development ideas. “As partners, we have to understand the changing landscape of the retail environment and how we can assist our dealers to ensure their continued success” commented Larry Penn. This discussion lead into the Systems by MSC brand presentation and what the benefit of this partnership brings to specialist independents.

“Understanding how a modern OEM infotainment system functions is a key part of our training” said Jason Digos of MSC. Hands on sessions included real-world demonstrations of electrical signal measurements using Audiotec Fischer’s DSP products and their highly intuitive DSP PC Tools software. This included how to use the ISA (Input Signal Analyzer) function of the platform to easily establish the existence of all pass filters, time alignment, equalization and other signal processing happening to the audio signals in many of today’s modern vehicles. After getting a firm understanding on the importance of OEM signal analysis and how to use that information to establish the system design, DSP tuning became the next focus. Lead by Chris Van Ry, MSC covered an in-depth software run through before presenting MSC’s Tuning for Profit tuning method. This scalable concept was built around the Audiotec Fischer DSP products and is used every day in MSC’s retail facility in Calgary, Alberta. MSC’s process allows dealers of all experience levels to quickly, predictably and repeatably tune cars to a point that will provide an amazing listening experience to their client. “We wanted to have all of the players in our partner’s stores to be able to understand the tuning process and be able to implement this process,” said Chris.

The educational elements are always important, but MSC and the crew made sure to include some socializing and fun along the way as well, with unique dining experiences, live music, and great networking.

MSC will soon be announcing upcoming dates for classes starting in 2022. Be sure to register early as these are “limited seating” engagements. Also plan to visit the MSC booth at the MasterTech Expo March 6th- 9th 2022. Watch for details on all the exciting things planned for this event!

Visit msc-america.com for more.

SHREVEPORT, LA (10.15.2021) – The SEMA Show 2021 drew an in-person attendance of over a reported 100,000. Seeing exhibitors showing their latest products to industry members was terrific.The 12volt Central Studios provided press for a number of exhibitors leading up to SEMA 2021 and added more visibility for exhibitors from the SEMA Show floor. The 12voltSTP Tool provided an easy way for a number of exhibitors to showcase their SEMA booth activities across the 12volt industry.

Posts from SEMA 2021 are approaching 100… .#12vnn_sema2021 on Instagram.

Nakamichi, Hertz, Beyma, Fair Interamerican, Braille Battery, Hushmat, Sony, Audiopipe and AudioControl, along with retailers and reps utilized the 12voltSTP Tool to showcase their new products and activities to thousands of the 12volt industry members that did not attend SEMA 2021.

Proactive companies that exhibited at SEMA can still showcase their activities from the SEMA Show floor. Bob Ahuja, Stealth Batteries, said “I have some images from the booth on my phone. I would like to extend the ROI on my SEMA investment and will send a few booth images.”

In today’s world, and the 12volt world, it’s hard to find positive news. The 12volt News, and the 12volt Central Studios, work to deliver positive industry news each business day. Creating the 12voltSTP Tool is another example of making it easy for industry members to put their company’s brand and activities in front of members of the 12volt industry. Snap..Txt..Presto.. your company’s positive news could be in the news. 318 465 0844 is the number.

With the advent of social media Facebook and Instagram platforms became key vehicles for information and news delivery. The fact remains people need still, and look forward to, receiving news. That is also true for the business realm that includes the 12volt Industry.

Today, a vast percentage of people spend hours and hours on their mobile devices each day. Reports are the average person spends 7 hours a day on their smartphone.

To deliver fresh industry news to members of the mobile electronics industry the 12volt Central Studios makes multiple posts on Instagram and Facebook each business day. It’s the 12volt Central Studios 6 Pack. Check out the 12Volt 6-Pack as The 12volt Central Studios will work to make 6 social media posts each business day delivering fresh positive news the 12volt industry.

Always more at 12voltnews.com plus @12voltnews on Instagram and Facebook.

DIAMOND BAR, CA (11.17.2021) – Despite ongoing disruptions in the economy, 70% of specialty-equipment manufacturers report sales growth over the past year, according to the new State of the Industry—Fall 2021 report from SEMA.

The report highlights specialty-equipment market trends, including sales performance and expectations, broader economic factors that are affecting the industry, and a future outlook on the role that emerging vehicle technologies may play.

Supply-chain disruptions are affecting the automotive sector, and new-vehicle production is expected to be 7.7 million units lower in 2021 than 2020—tempering the specialty-equipment industry’s optimism regarding its short-term prospects. However, most businesses are maintaining a positive outlook, with more than 80% expecting their sales to be stable or growing over the coming year.

The latest edition of SEMA’s ongoing State of the Industry report series offers 70 pages of data on the specialty-equipment industry to help companies understand how the market is performing and evolving. Key findings from the report include:
Delays in shipping and the ongoing microchip shortage have left automakers unable to keep up with consumer demand for new vehicles, pushing dealer inventories to all-time lows and the average price of a new vehicle to an unprecedented $45,000 in September 2021.

While some businesses struggled during the beginning of the pandemic last year, especially retailers, most were able to adjust. Manufacturers in particular have done well, reporting an average of 19% sales growth over the past 12 months.
Sales in the pickup, sports car, SUV, and classic vehicle segments continue to be strong, with many businesses once again seeing double-digit sales growth this year.

Supply-chain disruptions are starting to create some uncertainty. In the spring of 2021, 70% of specialty-equipment manufacturers and 75% of distributors expected their sales to grow over the coming year. However, those percentages have fallen to 58% and 52% respectively.

The temporary shifts towards online sales that were made necessary by the pandemic are continuing to reverse, with the majority of specialty-equipment parts sales once again flowing through in-person retail channels.
In the longer term, vehicle manufacturers’ plans to develop and sell more electric vehicles will require the specialty-equipment industry to plan for and adapt to these changes in the vehicle population.

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