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717 Car Audio and Sanford Sound Are Two Very Proactive 12volt Retailers

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SHREVEPORT, LA (06.25.2021) – 717 Car Audio is located in Mountville PA and Sanford Sound in located in Sanford ME. Both successful retailers recently put their brand in front of a large audience of enthusiasts. Both companies are set to keep the ball rolling as each is has big plans this weekend. 717 Car Audio is hosting the company’s 4th Anniversary event at their store. Sanford Sound will be in Orlando, as Jack Bogard with 2 staff members, journey to Knowledgefest.

717 Car Audio set up at the 10th Annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival June 11th-13th on the Cooper’s Lake grounds outside Butler PA.
Jeremy Lease working to get the Pink Jeep out of the trailer to place in the booth.

717 Car Audio recently attended the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival in Butler PA. Stephanie Stryjwski and Jeremy Lease traveled west to just outside Pittsburgh, a trip of nearly 300 miles pulling 2 trailers. The 40’ trailer was for the large MB Quart tent, booth set up gear, inventory and supplies plus accommodations for the weekend. The 20’ trailer hauled The Pink Jeep and more inventory for sale. Shop Dog Blue was along on the trip too.

Scott Wagner provided event recap details. “The Jeep Heritage Festivval was an amzaing event. Stephanie and Jeremy were totally slammed every day. They made lots of sales for Jeepers rides ad sold a ton of custom T-Shirts that Stephanie produces with an associated business. Three Jeep owners, from close to our store who attended the event, actually brought their Jeeps in for systems right after returning from the Jeep Festival.”

Stephanie talking with a Jeeper in front of a wide selection of custom T’s and the raffle registration table.
The Pink ‘Fight Like A Girl’ Jeep by the sleeping quarters trailer.

The 717 Car Audio Jeep features bright pink graphics with a ‘Fight Like A Girl’ message for all to see. The back of the Pink Jeep is undergoing work on a Massive build with 24,000 watts of Girl Power to drive sales at 717 at 717 Car Audio.

Frankie Mark, 12volt Marketing Group, is the area rep and worked with 717 Car Audio for the MB Quart tent at the event. “It’s so great to see active 12volt retailers going the extra mile, many miles in this case, to showcase 12volt products to consumers…and importantly generate sales.”

Shop Dog Blue guarding the Pink Jeep in the trailer.
These 3 Jeeps are big jobs, in front of the store, that were new business from the event.

This Saturday, June 26th, 717 Car Audio will host customers, enthusiasts and consumers in the area for the company’s 4th Anniversary celebration at their Mountville PA store.

Sanford Sound held their first car audio show at the company’s new location in Sanford ME on Saturday 19th. “Our new store has been open just over a year. In spite of the Pandemic business has been very strong. With COVID restrictions easing we wanted to get the ball rolling again with car shows to create excitement in our market. The event drew over 30 competitors plus more cars demoing systems. In all we had over 100 people on site. The North American Decibel League was on site and one competitor hit 164dB with NADBL’s Chris Johnson judging and behind the meter,” owner Jack Bogard related.

The new Sanford Sound store getting set for the show early Saturday morning, June 19th.
The open field adjacent to the Sanford Sound store is perfect for consumer events.
Competitors registering for the NADBL competition.

There is an open field adjacent to the new Sanford Sound location that worked out nicely for competitors to position their vehicles.

Continuing, Bogard stated “The car show and NADBL event was a great trial run for our upcoming annual Show N’ Shine on Sunday, July 25th.”

This classic is loaded with gear and lithium batteries.
Sanford Sound is already getting the word out about their 25th Annual Show N’ Shine event.
The showroom at the new Sanford Sound location is amazing. Jeep and Powersports categories are highlighted.

“KnowledgeFest in Orlando is NOW. The store is closed June 24th-28th as myself and 2 members of the team head south to see new products and attend as many seminars as we can squeeze in,” Bogard concluded.

It’s great to see proactive 12volt retailers like 717 Car Audio and Sanford Sound be active in their respective markets to drive awareness and business for the 12volt industry.

Visit 717caraudio.com and sanfordsound.com for more.

Alps Alpine Achieves First 384kHz / 32bit High-Resolution Audio Playback for Car Audio Industry

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AUBURN HILLS, MI (06.24.2021) – Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. and its domestic marketing division Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., introduce AlpineF#1Status, the pinnacle of car audio.

Developed through the culmination of knowledge and technical expertise gathered over the years as a premium sound system supplier, AlpineF#1Status is a complete premium car audio system that embodies Alpine’s vision of “Emotion in Mobility,” by delivering an unparalleled music experience. It provides listeners with the emotional experience of a live performance, transforming a space used for transportation into a superior acoustic environment.

AlpineF#1Status is the first in the industry to achieve 384kHz/32bit high-resolution audio playback, the highest recording spec possible in a car audio system. This is more than 17 times the amount of digital audio data in a standard CD (44.1kHz/16bit). Audio is reproduced with a level of quality that is not possible with CDs and allows listeners to experience music details that were previously exclusive to a live performance, such as the breath of the artist and subtle interactions with instruments. The AlpineF#1Status system truly allows listeners to experience recording studio-level sound within a vehicle.

To create accurate sound reproduction, development was focused on three critical parameters: Time scale synchronization of audio signal transmission, sound arrival and custom tone frequency range of a 4-way speaker system.

Achievement of 384kHz/32bit High-Resolution Audio Playback and Playback Environment

Appeal of High-Resolution Audio　
The human ear can hear frequencies up to 20kHz, however, 384kHz high-resolution audio allows playback of ultrahigh tonal ranges up to 192kHz. This poses a problem, as limiting the audio to a range that can be heard by humans causes compromises in the original sound wave, creating a reproduction that differs from the original.
High-resolution audio is reproduced by incorporating frequency ranges that cannot be heard by the human ear. This provides a richer expression in high tonal ranges, expanding the sense of detail and depth of the music. Additionally, high-resolution audio reproduction is clean sound with minimal distortion, even when the music is played at high volumes.

Perfect Synchronization for a Live Feel

Time Scale Synchronization of Audio Signal Transmission
Until recently, the head unit, used for audio source playback, and the audio processor, used for tuning, were separate systems due to the limited environment and installation space in the vehicle cabin. For this reason, it was necessary for each device handling digital signals to have an independent crystal (clock) to process the signals and timing of each component. This causes deviations in the digital signal called “jitter” (clocking errors) which affects the quality of the audio playback. The Master Clock Management System in the AlpineF#1Status system was developed to resolve this.

At the Master Clock Managements System’s Core, the OCXO DuCULoN®, boasts the world’s highest level of frequency precision completely synchronizing the transmission between the head unit and the audio processor with a single clock. This reduces the amount of jitter in the audio transmission.

Used for the first time in a car audio system, OCXO is a crystal oscillator with temperature control system. It enhances audio precision with a design containing two crystals housed in a dedicated case with enhanced heat insulation that increases the frequency-temperature characteristic from ±50ppm (parts per million) to ±0.1ppb (parts per billion) through an automated temperature control system.

To fully utilize this high-precision device, it is configured to be directly supplied as a Digital to Analog (DA) conversion clock to the ES9038PRO DAC used to achieve 384kHz/32bit playback. This minimizes audio quality deterioration caused by clock jitter and provides a configuration that reaches the full potential of high-resolution audio.

Synchronization of Sound Arrival

In traditional car audio systems, the distance to the listener is asymmetrical on the left and right depending on the speaker placement and seat positioning, thereby requiring high-precision tuning to optimize sound quality.

AlpineF#1Status is equipped with four premium digital sound processors running up to 1GHz/64bit, delivering processing capability of a high-power computer CPU to achieve accurate sound tuning. This enables AlpineF#1Status to perform time alignment adjustments with a precision of approximately 0.9mm, improving from the equivalent of approximately 7.2mm which is the smallest unit possible in existing products.

4-Way Synchronization of Speaker Tone

Conventional speakers are made with materials and a structure suited to the entire playback frequency band, while component speaker systems are made up of materials and structures designed for its individual frequency band. For example, thin diaphragms are lightweight and suitable for playback of high-speed high notes but have reduced rigidity. Meanwhile, highly rigid diaphragms are suitable for low notes, but they are thick and heavy, and not suitable for playback of high notes.

AlpineF#1Status uses high-performance carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) in each speaker that completely synchronizes the speaker’s tone by unifying the diaphragm material of each speaker. CFRP is lightweight, like plastic, yet highly rigid like aluminum. This aerospace material is versatile enough to be used for frequencies ranging from low to ultra-high range and results in the best diaphragm design to achieve the performance of the full specification of high-resolution audio.

The surrounds of the speakers incorporate a proprietary “double gathered edge” delivering audio quality that supports high-resolution audio. Combining Alpine patented speaker technologies, including DDDrive, DDLinear, and DualEmission magnetic circuits, reduce distortion between speakers by accurately transforming the incoming electrical signal into cone movement. As a result, the playback frequency of each AlpineF#1Status speaker covers a wider range than ever before, enabling a wider cross-over for each system component.

Introduction of AlpineF#1Status will begin with the launch of a new demo vehicle, which will tour the U.S. in the summer of 2022. Sales will start in fall. Details will be provided on www.alpine-usa.com.

Kingpin University and CAMaster Form High-Value Partnership for Professional Fabricators

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LAS VEGAS, NV (06.23.2021) – Kingpin University (KPU) announced a working agreement with CAMaster, renowned maker of CNC routers based in Cartersville, Ga. Under the agreement, CAMaster will provide reduced pricing for its CNC routers to attendees of Kingpin University training courses. In addition, CAMaster’s company trainers will participate in drafting curriculum for KPU courses to educate fabricators on advanced CNC router use and capability.

CAMaster develops and manufactures industry-specific CNC routers with a blend of high performance and value pricing. The company produces five series of CNC routers comprising eight models ranging from heavy industrial to desktop application. Instruction at Kingpin University will involve the Panther Series and versions 2 and 3 of the Stinger Series, as these are best suited for mobile electronics retailers.

“In all of the research we’ve done on CNC manufacturers, we found that CAMaster had the best overall combination of product reliability, choice, price for value and support,” said Jason Kranitz, founder and lead instructor at Kingpin University. “We were especially impressed with the company’s after-sale interaction and opportunities for continued learning. Our goal is to bring our students the deepest level of knowledge about the products they use to grow their careers, and anytime you have a manufacturer willing to join you in that quest, it’s a good thing.”

CAMaster has a vibrant forum at camheads.org in which professionals ask and answer questions on CNC router use and tips in a community format. The company also provides support via its social media pages. Industry professionals who purchase CAMaster CNC routers through the KPU partnership will receive priority support and opportunities for additional training as part of the agreement.

“We are pleased to forge a partnership with Kingpin University,” said Cody Smith, director of sales at CAMaster. “While we produce what we feel are the most premium CNC routers on the market, we equally value the community around the craft. Jason and Kingpin share our commitment to growth through education and sharing experiences, and we are excited to partner with them.”

Kingpin University is set to hold its next CNC course in the fall at its headquarters in Henderson, Nevada.

To sign up for courses or get more information in Kingpin University courses and products, visit kingpinuniversity.com.

KICKER Returns as Title Sponsor of the KICKER Country Stampede Music Festival

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STILLWATER, OK (06.22.2021) – KICKER returns to music events for the first time since COVID as the title sponsor of the 25th annual KICKER Country Stampede, at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, Kan., June 24-26.

More than 40 bands will perform during the three-day event, with over a dozen featured on the Main Stage alone. This year’s headliners are Riley Green, Sam Hunt and Luke Combs, along with Ashley McBryde, Maddie & Tae, Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin, Kentucky Headhunters, and a host of others.  The attendance is expected to exceed 160,000 fans this year, placing it among the largest country-music festivals in the nation.  

KICKER plans to bring the completely revamped XRV (Xtreme Recreational Vehicle) tractor-trailer to serve as the cornerstone of the KICKER booth area. The 82-foot big rig houses a full showroom of KICKER products in addition to the legendary Boom Room, which returns to life following major upgrades. A larger, louder enclosure is now suspended in a custom steel framework, built to withstand the torture emanating from a massive 40,000-watt power plant of amplifiers. A dozen KICKER Q-Class L7 15-inch subwoofers, in addition to an array of 11-inch compression-driver, KM-Series Tower Speakers, deliver tons of bass – and fun – to countless thousands of rabid music fans.

Under the XRV’s awning will be a trio of KICKER-equipped UTVs, featuring a range of powersports speakers, amplifiers, and customized subwoofer enclosures. The SSV Works-equipped Polaris RZR features a KICKER Stage 5 audio kit featuring a 10-inch subwoofer, coaxial speakers and two weather-proof amplifiers.

Select KICKER lifestyle gear will be for sale all weekend, including phone chargers, personal-audio gear, and select wearables. Show-goers will also be able to register for a daily giveaway of a KICKER Bullfrog wireless speaker.  Winners will be announced via email, at the KICKER XRV and on social media.  Before each performance, each artist will receive a gift basket filled with KICKER gear.

Visit countrystampede.com and kicker.com for more.

KICKER Returned to American Flat Track at Remington Park in Oklahoma City

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (06.21.2021) – KICKER was the presenting sponsor of the 2021 OKC Mile, an American Flat Track race at magnificent Remington Park in Oklahoma City, on June 18th and 19th.

Remington Park and Casino was the site of the American Flat Track OKC Mile.
Friday with racers on the track.

KICKER was set up outside and inside the grounds at Remington Park. Saturday nights event was sold out. RZR’s and motorcycles were set in place for members of the crowd to experience the latest from KICKER Performance Audio. Lifestyle and marine products were also on display.

Kevin Campbell, KICKER Director of Marketing, welcomed the crowd for Saturday’s OKC Mile.

Each day, KICKER supported AFT riders Cory Texter and sister Shayna Texter-Bauman as they took on the OKC Mile. KICKER also featured live demonstrations of its motorcycle and powersports audio systems, installed in a custom Harley-Davidson Road King and Polaris RZR. KICKER powersports systems are designed for maximum reliability, sound quality and volume, all without over-burdening the factory charging systems.

KICKER demos were set up outside.
Racers on the track during Saturday’s OKC Mile.

“At KICKER, we deliver the kind of products that excite – that make your heart race when you hear your favorite song through our equipment. Members of the crowd experienced that at Remington Park” stated Kevin Campbell, KICKER’s Director of Marketing. “Now approaching our 50th year of developing high-performance audio, our “Livin’ Loud” trademark is a perfect fit for the passion of the athletes and teams of American Flat Track racing.”

The outside KICKER booth after set up on Friday.
Numerous demos were also set up inside.

AFT racers exceeded 140 miles-per-hour in the straightaways and 90 mph in the corners at the OKC Mile. The sport remains perhaps motorsport’s purest test of man and machine.

With more than 75 competitors racing nights, the thrilling American Flat Track race format brings thousands of spectators to each of 17 race dates throughout the year.

For more information, visit www.kicker.com and www.americanflattrack.com.

D’s Garage Wins ZZ-2 Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Spin 132

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SHREVEPORT LA (06.019.21)  WTF…Win This Friday. D’s Garage won the ZZ-2 wireless CarPlay and Android Auto interface Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday morning, June 18th.

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

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The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 132nd time on Friday morning June 18th. The Wheel landed on the ZZ-2 space. The D’s Garage slip was drawn from the jar and an Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.
We reached out and spoke to David G. and gave him the good news….which he was surprised and happy to hear. David had not used the ZZ-2 interface before and said he was looking forward to checking it out when he receives it. 
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, Accele, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, AIS, JBL, DAS/Off Terrain, Power Acoustik, JVC and ZZ-2. 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 and Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY.  Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, June 25th.

2021 Slamology Is a Wrap for dB Drag Racing

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN (06.18.2021) – 2021 Slamology is a wrap! The dBDRA would like to thank all the competitors, judges, sponsors and Slamology crew for a great weekend. The dB Drag Racing lanes stayed busy all weekend with competitors and spectators. According to Wayne Harris, President of the dBDRA, “We knew the competitors were anxious to get back in the lanes to compete but the turnout was beyond expectations with 115 entries. The dB Drag lanes were non-stop all weekend long!”

The dB Drag Racing competition area and lanes were jammed.
(Photo Credit: Heather Kollar)
Competitors waited in the lanes by their turn at the meter.
(Photo Credit: Heather Kollar)

All formats of dBDRA competition qualified on Saturday prior to 4pm and then elimination rounds of Bass Race proceeded. Bass Race is competition of skill as the goal is to get as close to a 129.9 dB, 139.9 dB or 149.9 dB without an overshot. The competition was a super close race with several ties and competitors winning within 1/10 of a dB!

Team members pushed to eliminate vehicle body flex for competitors. (Photo Credit: Heather Kollar)

It was great to see so many new competitors in the lanes with over 35 first time dB Draggers entering the competition. Many of them entered the Freestyle format, where the competitor can place the sensor (microphone) anywhere in front of the B-Pillar. The competitor is allowed doors open or closed, 2 runs back to back, and the highest of the 2 scores is recorded. A first time dB Drag competitor won the Super Street X Freestyle class as well as the Psychlone DEMO class!

Time for a new windshield for this Team DirectroniX Competitor.
(Photo Credit: Heather Kollar)
Members of the dB Drag Racing judges team gathered for a group shot.
(Photo Credit: Heather Kollar)

On Sunday, the lanes were taken up by dB Drag Racing Elimination rounds where several World Records were also established. The loudest recorded dB Drag score of the weekend (and for the USA) was Extreme NL competitor, Team Soundcheck with a score of 183.1 dB! Several windshields were shattered over the weekend as the SPL and the HEAT was intense! Congrats to everyone on a great show.

For a complete list of dB Drag Racing results visit:
https://bit.ly/3d5JAmj

KICKER Returns to American Flat Track in Oklahoma City

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STILLWATER, OK (06.17.2021) – KICKER is excited to be the presenting sponsor of the 2021 OKC Mile, an American Flat Track race at magnificent Remington Park in Oklahoma City on June 18-19.

Each day, KICKER will be supporting AFT riders Cory Texter and sister Shayna Texter-Bauman as they take on the OKC Mile. KICKER will also feature live demonstrations of its motorcycle and powersports audio systems, installed in a custom Harley-Davidson Road King and Polaris RZR. KICKER powersports systems are designed for maximum reliability, sound quality and volume, all without over-burdening the factory charging systems.

“At KICKER, we deliver the kind of products that excite – that make your heart race when you hear your favorite song through our equipment,” said Kevin Campbell, KICKER’s Director of Marketing. “Now approaching our 50th year of developing high-performance audio, our “Livin’ Loud” trademark is a perfect fit for the passion of the athletes and teams of American Flat Track racing.”

AFT racers can exceed 140 miles-per-hour in the straightaways and 90 mph in the corners. The sport remains “perhaps motorsport’s purest test of man and machine” according to americanflattrack.com. With more than 75 competitors racing every night, this thrilling race format brings thousands of spectators to each of 17 races throughout the year.

For more information, consumers can visit www.americanflattrack.com.

EDA Hosts First In-Person Conference in Park City, Utah

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SEATTLE, WA (06.16.2021) – Elite Distributor Alliance hosted the industry’s first face to face meeting in Park City Utah at the Grand Summit resort.  All of EDA’s members and vendors attended the event and everyone was excited to be meeting in person.  

L to R: Jim Warren (EDA), Josh Eatherly (P&E Distributors), Steve Irby (Kicker), Rob Limbaugh (Kicker), Lori Roberts (Kicker).

“After a year and a half of Zoom meetings it was so nice to actually be shaking hands and talking in person,” said Nalaka Adikari of Orca Designs.  Ron Trout with JVC added, “Wow!  EDA hosted an incredible event.  What a group of professionals, and to be able to actually sit at a table and talk was energizing.”

L to R: Josh Eatherly (EDA), Jake Bates (Metra), Jeff Fletcher (Metra

EDA presented two vendor awards at the conference.  Kicker received “Best Vendor in a Storm”.  The award was presented to Steve Irby, Rob Limbaugh, and  Lori Roberts by Josh Eatherly, EDA’s president.  Eatherly noted, “Kicker stood out throughout the pandemic.  Their ability to have product during a very difficult time was not only amazing, it likely saved many of our customers.”   

EDA Members preparing to start the conference

EDA also presented Metra Electronics its Top Gun award.  “Metra was amazing,” said Nate Taliani, President of Davis Distribution. “They pulled out all the stops and consistently delivered at better than expected fill rates. They worked literally around the clock to deliver us product.  Because of this, as a group, we purchased more product from Metra than any one of our EDA vendors,” Taliani added.

L to R: Theresa and Josh Eatherly (P&E Distributors), Steve and Becky Irby (Kicker), Alex Camara (Audio Control), Rob Limbaugh (Kicker

EDA reported record sales for the year and estimates that 23.6% of all 12 volt product sold in the United States will flow through an EDA member in 2021.  With same day or one day shipping to all 48 states customers recognize the benefits of utilizing their local EDA member to allow them to react very quickly in a rapidly shifting marketplace.  Steve Cote from JVC said, “EDA members are increasingly becoming more and more important.  They have reacted faster than most and are building a solid and loyal following.”

Vendors and Members networking around the firepits

On Monday night, June seventh, members and vendors rode the Orange Bubble chairlift to Lookout Cabin for a special joint dinner.  At 8,000 feet the views were incredible in every direction.  The weather was perfect.  After dinner, the group gathered around the firepits for s’mores and more conversation.

Visit www.elitedistributoralliance.com for more.

Slamology 2021 Filled the Lucas Oil Raceway in Indy June 12th and 13th

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN (06.15.2021) – The Slamology automotive and mobile audio-heavy show filled Lucas Oil Raceway June 12th and 13th. The massive grounds were filled with vendor displays, sound-off competition lanes, auto and truck displays and a large main stage area. Slamology also featured RC Racing, a tattoo competition, hydraulic contest, big-rig show and of course a bikini contest on the very hot stage.

The Main Stage was just one of the action centers at Slamology 2021.

In its 18th year, Slamology is billed as a “family friendly, yet edgy” event put on by Donnie Babb, the show organizer and founder. In its third year of sponsorship, KICKER has frequently attended as a corporate brand.

Billed as one of the largest car-stereo competitions in the country, Slamology played host to competition organizations MECA and dB Drag Racing, which had multi-point competitions at the Raceway during the weekend. In the spirit of mobile-sound competition, KICKER was Livin’Loud as the official car-audio contest sponsor for Slamology 2021 and conducted a huge contest in which one lucky show attendee won special KICKER product.

It was 5 lanes of SPL Madness during the MECA competition at Slamology.

Both MECA and dB Drag Racing competitions occupied large areas on parking lots. MECA Commish Steve Stern relayed “Slamology this year was 5 lanes of SPL Madness. In addition we had 25 SQL competitors in the lanes. Slamology this year was definitely a record turn-out in the MECA lanes.”

The dB Drag Racing lanes and area were packed at Slamology. 183dB was a big number on the meter.

Celise Harris related for dB Drag Racing “We knew the competitors were anxious to get back in the lanes to compete but the turnout at Slamology was beyond our expectations. The dB Drag lanes were non-stop all day long and there were a few world records set with one competitor hitting over 183 dB! We thank the competitors and judges for a great day. It was very hot and at least 4 people had to be taken to the hospital Saturday for heat exhaustion.

A number of DS18 rides showed all We Like It Loud!

DS18 was one of the 12volt companies with a booth and demos at the event. Anthony Kimble, Tech Support Staff member, offered “Slamology was a great show for DS18. We had supporters from all over with extreme builds having fun with their vehicles…with several Jeeps. At DS18 ‘We Like It Loud’. This year we were Loud and Hot as there were record setting temperatures.”

Trauma Car Audio with Damian, Paul and Steve (L to R) did a ton of demos for the company’s new Bluetooth Amplifier.

Trauma Car Audio has hit the 12volt scene with a Bluetooth enabled amplifier. Slamology provided a venue for the company to introduce that new product to a large audience of enthusiasts. Damian Reyes, along with Steve Garone and Paul Castellano, were in the booth providing demos for attendees. The booth demo was very unique as people could hear music from their smartphones through a speaker system set up a table in the booth.

“This was a great weekend for Trauma Car Audio. We met tons of cool people and did lots of demos. We sold amps and got quite a few dealers interested in our new Bluetooth amplifiers.We offered a raffle for one of our amplifiers and Pierce Wentworth will be receiving a TCS-M80.4d. Slamology 2021 was definitely a very productive show for Trauma Car Audio.”

Watch for more from Slamology 2021 as there will be more from this very strong event.

Visit slamology.com for more.