KICKER Replaces Canceled Trade Show with Unprecedented Virtual Event

Posted on October 12, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged Kicker.

STILLWATER, OK (10.13.2020) – Reacting on the news of no live SEMA Show 2020, Stillwater Designs has announced that it will conduct its own virtual, private trade event for authorized dealers to stream and watch. And for the first time, consumers world-wide can also view their own virtual show and see what KICKER products and innovations will be hitting stores in early 2021.

The mobile-audio manufacturer is producing KICKER UnMASKED! Live, streaming for three days October 21-23. It will be KICKER’s virtual look at the current state of the brand, a full look at new KICKER products shipping in 2021, and an interactive setup enabling viewers to ask questions and receive answers during and after the event being conducted from global headquarters in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

“We aim to be true to our roots and provide a one-on-one encounter like at our live events, while opening up and providing a new experience for 12-volt enthusiasts and the consumer public,” said Kevin Campbell, KICKER Director of Marketing. “These are audiences that typically never have the opportunity to experience the KICKER brand, people or products during the SEMA Show. It should be a lot of fun.”

Each day’s event will be shown to a specific audience with various topics covered during all productions, including a virtual, “rep-fest” pre-event day on Oct. 20. Then KICKER Sales Representatives and international distributors will conduct business and get a look at what’s new for 2021 on October 21 via live Zoom meetings with KICKER Regional Sales Managers and the KICKER Tech training staff. These productions will be private with only KICKER internal parties attending.

KICKER Authorized Dealers and their respective work staffs will attend a similar training, shown twice on Thursday, Oct. 22, via Zoom webinars by private invitation. While business will be the chief topic, KICKER associates promise an evening of fun, product unveilings, information and the opportunity to ask questions live. Attendees can also win valuable prizes during the show. Thursday’s show times are 9 a.m. CDT (scheduled for Eastern and Central time zones), and 4 p.m. CDT (scheduled for Mountain and Pacific time zones).

Finally, on Friday, Oct. 23, in a first for KICKER, the brand will share these new 2021 products with consumers earlier than ever before. Anyone interested can watch on KICKER’s Facebook account (/kickeraudio) using Facebook Live, and KICKER’s YouTube account (/kickerfanatic) on YouTube Live. Show time will be 5 p.m. CDT, with a question-and-answer session following featuring KICKER President and founder Steve Irby and industry social personalities Dereck Williston (Williston Audio Labs), Dean Beyett and Fernando Lopez (Five Star Car Stereo), Robert “Hifi” Vega, and others. KICKER promises prize giveaways, visits from KICKER-sponsored celebrities and more.

Wednesday, October 21 – UnMASKED! Live meetings, for Sales Representatives (by private Zoom invitation)

Thursday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CDT – UnMASKED! Live webinars, for Authorized Dealers and store staffs
(by private Zoom invitation)

Friday, October 23, 5 p.m. CDT – UnMASKED! Live, for a world-wide audience (on Facebook Live and YouTube Live)

Visit kicker.com for more.

Stereo King on the Dunes at the UTV Takeover

Posted on October 11, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged Stereo King.

COOS BAY, OR (10.12.2020) – Stereo King was on site at the UTV Takeover on the Dunes for the fourth time. The 2020 UTV Takeover was in Coos Bay OR from October 7th-11th. Reports called for over 2500 UTV’s to be on site with the crowd of powersports enthusiasts to top 10,000.

Anthony, Scotty, Kevin, Aaron and Tristin (L to R) are shown after the booth was set up on Tuesday, October 6th.

Outdoor carpeting was placed on the floor in the booth to protect the products at all from the uneven sandy surface.

Kevin Cornutt, Stereo King GM, related “The PowerSports category is very strong for our company. This year was our fourth year to exhibit at the UTV Takeover. We were very busy and had strong sales. One night was stormy and damaged many exhibitor tents with some booths being flooded. Fortunately we were AOK.”

The Stereo King Jeep and display signage grabbed attention for the booth.

Stereo King was set up with multiple tents and demo vehicles. During setup on Tuesday October 6th flooring was placed under the tents and display tables setup. Two trailers of products, including Rockford Fosgate, Wet Sounds and Scosche were on site. Each evening products were placed back into the trailers for security.

Through the day the booth was busy each day of the show.

The crew worked into the night to complete installations.

“During the 5-day event run we spent time with well over 1000 people in our booth. We offered onsite installation too and worked under the lights into the night to complete jobs. We worked on nearly 100 vehicles during the event. Many Can Am’s and RZR’s were decked with Rockford Fosgate Stage 5 gear. Several customers got upgrades to their systems from previous years.”

Tristin working late to complete a big installation.

Jumping through flames is an added attraction at the UTV Takeover.

At night the Dunes light up and get LOUD!

During the event 10 Stereo King staff members were on site. For setup the team had 5 members on site with the additional 5 staff members arriving on day one of the show. There were 5 installation techs and 5 working to drive sales.

Kevin, Scotty, Dave, Anthony and JET were in charge of sales. Installation techs onsite were Jon, Aaron, Corey, Jeff and Tristin. Bethany and Payton provided extra assistance. Stereo King crew members spent the nights in RV’s on site and local motels.

Stereo King operation 4 stores in the Portland area and one in Boise, ID.

Visit stereoking.com for more.

Hi Pro Audio Wins 12volt News Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Spin 97

Posted on October 10, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

SHREVEPORT LA (10.10.20) WTF…Win This Friday. Hi Pro Audio won the $100. 12volt News Prize on Friday, October 9th.

The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Eleven months ago we celebrated the first anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.

On Friday morning, October 9th, the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 97th time and the Wheel landed on the 12volt News space. The Hi Pro Audio slip was drawn from the jar and an Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. We placed a call to the proactive Victoria TX retailer. Staff at Hi Pro Audio that had already seen the good news on the 12volt News Instagram post that was made just shortly after the 10am Wheel spin. Owner Justin Hosek came to the phone and was very happy to win and know a $100. check would be headed their way. Something fun for the crew could happen with the winning $100. check .
Spinning out a new 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, Cadence, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, AIS, Precision Power, JBL, Power Acoustik, Farenheit and ZZ2. 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 and Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Friday, October 16th.

Want to enter for future spins? It’s easy….when making an Instagram post for your store include the hashtag #12voltspin to make sure your company has a slip in the jar. There are over 2000 #12voltspin posts on Instagram.

Truck Hero Selling SEMA Show Truck for Charity

Posted on October 8, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged SEMA.

DIAMOND BAR, CA (10.09.2020) – Truck Hero, a manufacturer of truck and Jeep accessories, announced it will offer its 2018 SEMA Show truck build, “Ultimate Tailgate,” a custom ’19 Ford F-350 Lariat, at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, October 23, with all proceeds from the sale benefiting the Building Homes for Heroes organization.

Truck Hero design engineers created the Ultimate Tailgate truck as a platform to display many of the company’s truck accessories at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The basis for the build is a ’19 Ford F-350 Super Duty dually pickup in Lariat trim, equipped with the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel, producing 450 hp and 935 lb.-ft. of torque.

This build’s tailgating claim-to-fame is found in the bed, where an Extang Solid Fold 2.0 folding bed cover conceals a 65-in. LG OLED 4K TV that is remote controlled and fully articulates on a custom bed slide system, complete with a gaming table, YETI cooler and grill. A pair of UnderCover SwingCases swing out from the bed, via remote control, and supply the sounds through Maxxsonics MB Quart speakers.

The truck was turned over to Washtenaw (Michigan) Community College so the crew enrolled in their Custom Cars & Concepts program could work on the truck’s body and paint. Students shaved the exterior door handles before applying the AkzoNobel Modern Classikk Black Hole Black paint. Sikkens Autoclear was also applied, as well as a slew of custom touches, including billet emblems and copper-plated badges.

The truck rides on an ARFT Speed Shop custom-dropped air suspension with a four-link rear and a full Air Lift Performance 3P air management system. The power is put to the pavement through custom 24-in. Fuel Off-Road Dually Maverick wheels that have been copper-plated and accented with black-painted spokes wrapped in 285/40R245 Dilente Bandit tires.

Building Homes for Heroes is a national nonprofit organization that builds and modifies homes and gifts them, mortgage-free, to veterans and their families.

Visit sema.org and truck-hero.com for more.

KENWOOD Ships Fully Complete LED Illuminated Marine / Motorsports Speakers

Posted on October 7, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

LONG BEACH, CA (10.08.2020) – KENWOOD USA is “lighting up” your outdoor music experience, releasing their highly anticipated 6-1/2” 4-ohm LED illuminated marine/motorsports speakers. Available in white or black, the KFC-1673MRWL (white) and KFC-1673MRBL (black) both have a MAP of $199.95.

These speakers are boasting with elegant style and performance, enticing users with a “fully complete” package. They feature options to suit marine and off-road environments as well as built-in LED lighting to enhance the wow factor. As an added perk, KENWOOD is including an RF (non-directional) remote control at no additional charge, of which can control the LED’s from up to 98 feet away.

Both speakers feature waterproof polypropylene cones and UV resistant grilles. They offer your choice of 21 different illumination colors, 8 patterns of brightness and speed, as well as 21 dynamic lighting mode patterns. You can easily connect up to 6 pairs and synchronize them together, leaving you plenty of options to cover a large vessel or off-road UTV. The newly designed speakers will also be able to handle up to 260 watts of maximum power (75 watts RMS) to allow users to really crank up the volume, delivering quality sound at an audible level in outdoor environments.

“When speaking to our dealers, a common theme resonated with various LED marine/motorsports speakers on the market – many simply aren’t offered in a complete package,” said Mike Roberts, KENWOOD VP of Sales & Marketing. “Taking a standard marine/motorsports speaker and proposing the sale of additional parts like LED lights and a remote control is confusing to customers and requires unnecessary added installation time. These speakers are fully complete and ready to shine!”

KFC-1673MRWL web page:
https://www.kenwood.com/usa/car/marine/kfc-1673mrwl/

KFR-1673MRBL web page:
https://www.kenwood.com/usa/car/marine/kfc-1673mrbl/

For detailed information on specific features, see the links above or visit www.kenwood.com/usa/car.

Tint World Named to Franchise Times Top 200+ Ranking

Posted on October 5, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

BOCA RATON, FL (10.06.2020) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has been named to the Franchise Times Top 200+ list for 2020. This marks the eighth year the company has been named as a top performing U.S.-based franchise brand.

“This prestigious recognition belongs to every member of the Tint World family,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “The fact that we’ve achieved this honor every year since 2013 demonstrates the commitment and passion of our corporate staff and Tint World franchisees around the world. They’ve remained truly dedicated to providing the top auto accessory products and services during a challenging year, and we’re proud to see their hard work acknowledged within the industry.”

The Franchise Times Top 200+ list is an annual ranking of the 500 largest franchise systems in the United States by global system-wide sales, based on the previous year’s performance. The project is the result of a five-month research and reporting effort each year that results in the most credible and objective franchise ranking available.

“Tint World continues to grow, with several more locations set to open in 2020 and 2021,” Bonfiglio said. “Our franchise model and support systems help set our franchisees up for success.”

Visit tintworld.com for more.

Firstech Hosted a Compustar Online Training for Altron and Dealers Across Michigan

Posted on October 4, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged Altron, Firstech.

PONTIAC, MI (10.05.2020) – Thursday evening, October 1st, Firstech staff members Nick Frazier and Jason Ewing presented a Compustar Google Meet training for Altron International and their dealers across Michigan.

Altron’s Susan Newton, along with hands-on owner Bob English, attended the online training. Geoff Dixon and Chuck Ottati, with Michigan rep firm Opus Marketing, also attended the session. Rob Sanden, Compustar Central Regional Sales Manager, also attended the session.

“The Compustar online training was very informative. Both Nick and Jason did a phenomenal job going through the product line and answering questions. They even stayed on the meeting site for over an hour after the meeting was officially done to answer questions. Dealers were very excited as they learned about new products and features. Compustar is always looking for ways to make it easier for dealers and installers.” Newton related.

Continuing Newton offered “The meeting was conducted through Google Meet, not like Zoom where you can see everyone. It worked well though as multiple people could view the powerpoint and talk with each other or use a text box that was equivalent to messaging that everyone could see.”

Jamie White, Opus Marketing Principal, stated “Everything was very good. We spoke with Rob Sanden and he was happy as there were more dealers on the call than expected. We also had a new dealer from the Upper Peninsula on the session.”

The Compustar aisle of the Altron warehouse is packed with product as a result of the company’s early forecasting for the remote start season.

“The day after the webinar our phones were ringing off the hook from dealers taking advantage of the deals we offered during the online Compustar session” Newton concluded.

Even though it was a virtual meeting there were Compustar giveaways. Two complete systems, plus 3 md6200”s, were awarded as prizes. In addition, Altron will send T-Shirts to all dealers who attended the Compustar online training.

Shelves in the Altron warehouse are filled with Compustar remote start units and accessories in anticipation of a strong remote start season across Michigan.

The Altron warehouse is fully stocked and ready for the remote start business that comes with the cold Michigan weather. The company did significant large early forecasting to ensure product that their customers need will be in stock. The COVID-19 Pandemic has caused product and shipping issues. Altron planned ahead to be ready and very pro-active for the remote starter season.

Visit compustar.com for more.

Remote Start Pros Wins PowerBass Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Spin 96

Posted on October 3, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

SHREVEPORT LA (10.03.20) WTF…Win This Friday. Remote Start Pros won a PowerBass Prize on Friday, October 2nd.

The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Eleven months ago we celebrated the first anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.

On Friday morning, October 2nd, the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 96th time and the Wheel landed on the PowerBass space. The Remote Start Pros slip was drawn from the jar. We placed a call and sent an Instagram message to the Northside Boston MA dealer with the good news. Erik Harbour will select a PowerBass prize to be headed that way.
Spinning out a new winner each Friday, a 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace.

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 and Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Friday, October 9th.

Oracle Lighting Announces Powersports Illuminated LED Wheel Rings

Posted on October 1, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged Oracle Lighting.

METAIRIE, LA (10.02.2020) – ORACLE Lighting is proud to announce its new illuminated LED wheel rings (p/n 4250-334) for UTV/ATV/SXS powersports applications. The new LED wheel rings are now available with an MSRP of $229.99.

“Designed specifically for the harsh conditions of off-road use, our new illuminated LED wheel rings are an easy and effective way to light up the wheels, underbody, and suspension on your UTV, ATV, or side-by-side,” explained Justin Hartenstein, Oracle Lighting director of development. “This head-turning lighting product consists of a set of four LED illuminated aluminum rings which install around the brake rotor and attaches to the fixed knuckle assembly. Wiring feature Plug-and-Play waterproof connectors for easy installation. The effect is a vivid ring of light which accents the wheels and suspension to make your rig stand out.”

The 12-inch diameter is designed to fit most wheels 14-inches and larger and works on most UTV, ATV, SXS, and sub-compact car applications. Featuring an industry-leading encapsulation and insulation method, these LEDs are completely waterproof with an IP69K rating (can be submerged underwater).

Product Features:

Includes installation hardware
RGB ColorSHIFT™ Color-Changing LEDs
1-Year Warranty

Product Includes:

(4) LED wheel rings
(20) Stainless brackets
(20) Installation screws
(4) Waterproof cables
Easy wiring hub
Cables ties
Installation instructions & video

“These new LED wheel rings are the latest in our powersports-specific product line,” Hartenstein said. “Like our recently announced LED Halo kits for multiple side-by-side UTV models, our rugged lighting solutions are purpose designed and will make your ride stand out from the rest on or off road!”

Having celebrated its 20-year anniversary in 2019, Metairie, LA-based Oracle Lighting has been designing innovative lighting products and technologies for the automotive/12Volt, powersports, motorcycle, and marine markets since 1999. Oracle’s philosophy is this: in today’s world of fly-by-night vendors, we think it is important to partner with businesses that you can trust to be there for you today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

For more information on Oracle Lighting and its full product line, visit www.oraclelights.com, call (800) 407-5776, or email info@oraclelights.com.

IBEX Marine Show LAST 2 DAYS – Thursday and Friday October 1st and 2nd

Posted on September 30, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged CPS Distributors, IBEX, Kicker.

12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (10.01.2020) – The COVID Pandemic has resulted in many trade shows moving to a virtual online experience. IBEX 2020 is one of that historically in person shows that has gone virtual.

Better Boats Begin at the 2020 IBEX online virtual experience powered by METSTRADE. September 29 thru October 2 are the dates. The sessions are 9AM-6PM the first 3 days and 9 AM – 1 PM the final day.

KICKER Marine Audio sound waves will still carry over the web. With the show theme, “Better Boats Begin Here,” OEM boat builders engaging KICKER Marine Audio through CPS get a direct line to what is new and trending in marine audio and accessories.

One of the current trends is the advance of Tower Systems on a variety of boats—not just the wake and wave boats that initially made them popular. KICKER has broadened its existing tower system collection with new technology and yet another set of mounting solutions, this time providing bolt pattern and wiring location that matches many factory tower hard-points. The KMFC 9 and 11 feature a horn-loaded, compression-driver system (HLCD), using an advanced KICKER proprietary horn design with titanium-dome drivers.

Both models are now finished in the popular glossy black or white and the grills come with a seven color LED light system which can be upgraded further to 20 colors and 19 lighting modes with the KMLC remote.

Like most KICKER Marine audio components, the KMFC9 and 11 meet or exceed ASTM standards for UV and salt fog exposure. The polypropylene woofer and Santoprene surround are UV-treated and the polyurethane basket is UV resistant.

Both models have four Ohm voice coils and for installation, use 1.4” titanium tweeters, a through-mount wiring system and 316L stainless mounting hardware, making them easy to install and dependable in harshest marine environment. And don’t forget KICKER’s unmistakable mid and high-range sound! MSRP $1,179.95 for the KMFC9 and $1,379.95 for the KMFC11.

These tower systems are only a part of the broad offerings that KICKER Marine Audio brings to the market, ensuring that pure and clear sound is part of the great boating experience. KICKER’s new head units add easy installation and operation for round or square mounting surfaces and offer top-quality performance and reliability. All KICKER Marine Audio products boast excellent customer service, making any customer issues easy to address on the spot.

CPS Distributors, Inc. will also be showcasing a solid core mix of marine lighting products from Marine Sport Lighting, an upcoming and popular brand amongst the marine industry over the last 3-4 years. CPS first partnered with Marine Sport Lighting in 2019 and made their first debut with the brand at IBEX 2019 in Tampa Bay. Last years show produced several good prospects that helped CPS’s initial traction with the brand and let boat builders know they had a full spectrum lighting line up to service their projects, both big and small.

Marine Sport Lighting is best known in the industry for their phenomenal line up of marine grade professional light bars used for high power vision on dark waterways. Their light bars are high quality with a line up of a variety of lengths, styles, and beam pattern options for spot or flood. Included in this popular family of products are some great docking and spreader lights on the auxiliary side.

Marine Sport Lighting is making headway in the underwater category as well with their popular and fast growing HydroBLAST family of lights. The HydroBLAST family is a la carte and gives you an option between remote and smartphone controlled, with various colors and finishes in deck lighting, and an amazing array of high lumen underwater lights. For more information about this lighting system, please contact CPS or Marine Sport Lighting for more information.

Lastly, this company has many other great marine lighting solutions, led switches, voltage gauges and more. In 2021, be on the look out for a revolutionary new docking light designed by their engineers in conjunction with a yet to be named boat manufacturer in our industry. There is some other great new products on the horizon as well to look for at the IBEX Virtual Show.

The IBEX show link is now live: https://bit.ly/3hH5Cem

For more information visit ibexshow.com, kicker.com/marine-audio, cpsdistributorsinc.com, and racesportinc.com/marine-sport-lighting.html