Remembering And Honoring Military Personnel Who Gave Their All

Posted on May 26, 2024 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

SHREVEPORT, LA (05.26.2024) – Memorial Day is the Federal Holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

The exact origins are uncertain, but it came out of Civil War traditions of decorating the graves of soldiers with flowers. Many cities and individuals claimed to have been the first to celebrate the event. In 1868 General John A Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic called for a Decoration Day, which was widely celebrated. By 1890 every Northern state had adopted it as a Holiday. The World Wars turned it into a generalized day of remembrance, instead of just for the Civil War. In 1971, Congress standardized the holiday as Memorial Day and changed its observance.

This Holiday is observed on the last Monday in May. Memorial Day is also considered the unofficial beginning of the Summer in the United States.

We trust all across the 12volt industry who have lost a loved one in conflict will remember those lost on this Memorial Day 2024.

Dr Dashboard Wins Maximum Power Prize On The 12volt Spin-To-Win 273

Posted on May 25, 2024 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (05.25.24) The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. The weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is now spinning in Year 6.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 273rd time on Friday morning May 24th. The Wheel landed on the Maximum Power space and the Dr Dashboard slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.

We reached out to the lucky winning retailer in Evansville IN with the news. Bailey Benke was very happy to hear the news. Biz is rockin’ there with a big semi job and golf cart system going in today. David Holland will be sending an 8 Guage Maximum Power amp kit Dr Dashboard’s way.

David Holland at Shiflet and Dickson will be sending the 8 GA Maximum Power amp kit prize to Dr Dashboard.

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, RDV, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, Kenwood, JVC, THINKWARE, Race Sport Lighting, Maximum Power, AlloyGator, King Boxes and Massive Audio. 12volt News $100. cash awards also have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for the winning 12volt retailer.

Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK, Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME, Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA, Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, J H Audio in Bowling Green VA, The Car Audio Shop StL in High Ridge MO, Anthonys Car Stereo in North Highlands CA, Flynn Audio in Middleton WI, Living Loud Car Audio in Pelham AL, Trail Star Audio in Minnesota, On The Spot Audio in Pennsauken NJ, Animated Car Audio in Essex MD, West Coast Car Audio in Citrus Heights CA, Modified Auto Sound in East Alton IL, Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, J A Custom Audio in Houston TX Jose Electronics in North Hills CA, Sound Proof Car Stereo in Douglasville GA, Auto Additions in Springfield IL, Elite Car Audio in Hollywood CA, Masters Car Stereo in Greenville SC, Audio Plus in Eden NC, Seismic AutoSound in Novato CA, Car Audio Addicts in Pittsburgh PA and AudioKing Tinting in Yakima WA, Arias Tint and Alarms in Duncanville TX, Odeh Car Audio in Gadsden AL, 12volt Specialist in Newark DE, Cutting Edge Audio in San Diego CA, Southern Auto Fab in Lafayette LA, California Sound in Fontana CA, Big Boyz Toyz in Florence SC, 740 Audio in Athens OH and 12volt Outfitters in Hollywood FL., High Quality Auto Sound, Lawrence MA, Custom Car Stereo SC in Spartanburg SC, Zier Box in Dallas TX, Maximum in Manville NJ, Audio Car Stereo in Miami FL, Mach 1 Audio in Washington MO, Doren Car Stereo in Queens Village NY, Side-x-Side Audio in South Charleston WV, Sound Concept in Nanuet NY, Pda Road Gear in Littleton CO and A-Plus Audio and Tinting Newington CT, Audio Electronics in Indianapolis IN, Tint and Sound in Frederick MD, Tint World Wilmington DE, VIP Autoworks in Mentor OH, All Out Audio in Killeen TX, Yong’s Audio in Indianapolis IN, Custom Audio Concepts in Lima OH, Clear Vibrations in Quakertown PA, The Outlaw Garage in Columbia TN, Xpert Car Audio in Layton UT, No Doubt Window Tint in Ardmore OK, San Diego Car Stereo in San Diego CA, Smart Audio in Lawrence MA, Car Audio One in Chula Vista CA, Audio Excellence in Orlando FL, Ultimate Sounds 1 in Wilmington NC, King Kong Custom Audio in Albuquerque NM. Manny’s Customs in Stockton CA, OD Car Audio in Pasco WA, Car Tunes on Line in Largo FL, INOV8 Audio in Houston TX, Kartel Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, Pro Auto Sound in Hialeah FL Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Fabulous Auto Alarms in Passaic NJ, Jimmy_Sound_System in Lawrence MA, American Audio Concepts in Houston TX, Arias Tint and Alarm in Duncanville TX, Big Papas Car Audio in Cincinnati OH, Houston Audio Lab in Houston TX, 901 Sound in Memphis TN, Kurtz Car Stereo in Traverse City MI, Sound By Stephen, Music In Motion in Alsip IL, Current Automotive Design in Sparta NJ, Prestige Sounds in Pompano Beach FL, Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Telza Audio in Columbia SC, Limelight Automotive in Webster NY, Victory Lap Auto Restyling East Moline IL, Unique Audio VA in Lorton VA, Builds by Paul in Litchfield AZ, Voodoo Customs in Haltom City TX, Elevated Design in Phoenix AZ, Mobilework/Tintworks in Santa Maria CA, Nappo Car Audio in Houston, Platinum Car Audio in Washington, Ballistic Audiowerks in Smithsburg MD, Xteme-Car Audio in Bremerton WA, Beltline Motors in Decatur AL, Ultimate Sounds in Chattanooga TN, Santa Fe Auto Sound in Overland Park KS, Soundelux Car Audio in Chula Vista CA, Kartele Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, BK Audio in Pasco WA, CenCal Audio in Madura CA, Xtreme Auto Sound in Louisville KY, Victorylap Auto Styling in East Moline IL, Car Trendz in Alexandria VA, BLVD Customs in Lakeland FL, Audio Systems in Montclair CA, Fitment_nyc_shop in Jamaica NY, King Audio in Norwalk CT. Foss Audio in Tukwila WA, OG Car Audio in Kissimmee FL and Tint and Tunes in Sacramento CA

Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 274 on Friday, May 31st.

Dr Dashboard Wins Maximum Power Prize On The 12volt Spin-To-Win 273

12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (05.25.24) The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. The weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is now spinning in Year 6.

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

Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 274 on Friday, May 31st.

The Successful House Of Electronics Show 2024 Beat The Storms

Posted on May 23, 2024 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

MORTON GROVE, IL (05.24.24) – The House of Electronics 2024 Dealer Show took place at the company’s Morton Grove facility on Tuesday May 21st. A massive 5,000 sq ft tent was anchored in the parking area with vendor tables and booths arranged throughout the space. Lights were in place as the event started at 6pm with the Sound Off Competitions on the grounds starting at 7pm. There were 2 SPL contests… one for motorcycles and the other for vehicles. 4 foot trophies with $250. prizes await the winners. Show cars from the dealers, vendors and consumers in the area were showcased too. The Dealer Show started to wrap a bit early with all the weather alerts.

*This part of the 5,000 square-foot tent shows exhibitors and dealers kicking off the event.*

*Throughout the 5,000 square-foot tent dealers checked out the latest product from exhibitors.*

Teg Manchanda related “We had a great turnout for our show despite the severe weather in the area. By night’s end we had 52 dealers attend with about 20 cancellations due to the weather. Slingshots and Vanderhalls don’t travel well in the rain. We had mouth-watering fresh street tacos made to order.like last year. Over 25 reps represented more than 40 vendors set up under the tent banquet style and showcased the latest in their lines. The show included over 100 items with super show special prices. Some brands, including KICKER, Pioneer, Maxxsonics, Metra, Reikken, Sundown Audio, Atrend, Race Sport Lighting, BOSS Audio, ZAPCO, Alphasonik, Orion, Magnadyne and more showed their latest. We are working to make our 2024 show even more exciting for area dealers and our vendor partners. When the show wrapped we felt it was very successful for all.”

*Teg and Paul Manchanda are flanked by friends Ernie (L) from Atrend and Pat from Reikken as the night was getting late.*

*The House of Electronics team is pictured with the amazing Limo Jet as it rolled into the event.*

The extra special attraction at the show was the absolutely amazing Limo Jet. The Lima Jet has the body of a Jet but rolled into the show on wheels. A totally custom interior features plush seating, sound system and video. Dealers were able to take a seat in the Limo Jet at the House of Electronics Show for an ultimate experience they will talk about for years..

*All who checked out the Limo Jet were amazed at the interior look and sound!*

*Tom Ebeling shows the KICKER speaker show package to dealers.*

Tom Ebeling, KICKER area representative, showed a wide variety of KICKER’s car, truck, marine, motorcycle and Powersports products. On the table at the show he spotlighted a 4 model KICKER speaker promo package special put together for the show.

Race Sport Lighting rolled in with a Jeep Gladiator to showcase the company’s latest lighting products with Ignacio Ayala connecting with dealers.

*The Race Sport Lighting booth was busy for Ignacio Ayala.*

*Jason Prios shows the latest Silencer product in the Magnadyne booth.*

Jason Prios, new onboard at Magnadyne as Product Development and Training Manager, related “This was my first House of Electronics show. It was definitely a very good show and turnout was strong in spite of the weather. Talking with tech sales guys, not just owners, was great as businesses brought their staffs. Our new 68SL alarm/remote grabbed attention with the 1 mile range and built-in tilt and shock sensor with programming mode it is able to work with all major interface modules.”

*Derek Masters Silverado rolled to the show from Flynn Audio in Middleton WI to light up the car show and competition.*

“Metra lit up the night at the House of Electronics Dealer Show and Sound Off Competition with a focus on Heise RGB/ Chasing accent lighting. Derek Masters’ Chevy Silverado from Flynn Audio really stood out. We certainly thank Teg and the Team at House of Electronics for hosting the event and allowing Metra to showcase our products” Rick Vanway stated.

Mike Merryfield, Pioneer In-House Pioneer Rep for the Midwest, offered “The House of Electronics Show was absolutely amazing. I talked with dealers about Pioneer Head Units, Amps, Speakers, and Subs. All dealers were excited and ready to buy. Two new Pioneer models shipping in June will provide upgraded sound quality and easier use with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.”

“Once again we would like to thank all of our partners for supporting and attending show. Catching up in person with vendors and reps is always terrific. Being able to bring them together with dealers in our territory is truly special as we all work together to grow business and drive business” Manchanda concluded.

Visit houseofelectronics.com for more.

IT’S A WRAP For The 2024 Pacific NW Mobile Electronics Expo!

Posted on May 22, 2024 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

SEATTLE, WA (05.23.24) – The feedback from participating Vendors and Attendees was overwhelmingly positive according to the PNWCEE Expo Committee. Putting it all together in a little over 90 days was stressful, but after speaking with numerous vendors at Knowledge Fest, Las Vegas in February of this year, it was clear that the demand was there.

Along with vendors that have supported this exclusive Northwest event for years, there was a strong showing from emerging lines in different categories. A complete list of participating lines is available here: pnwcee.com/exhibitors

We’d like to thank all of the hard work of the participating Pacific NW Representative Firms and participating Manufacturers for helping make the 2024 Pacific NW Mobile Electronics Expo a success!

The 10th Annual Pacific NW Mobile Electronics Expo brought members of the Mobile Electronics industry together the week of Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – May 13th through the 15th. This industry-only event was open to all industry-related dealers, reps, distributors and their employees.

Pacific Northwest representative firms Crossover Marketing, Falcon Marketing and Oliver Marketing joined with In Phase Marketing and Pacific Rim Marketing to host the 2024 Pacific NW Mobile Electronics Expo.

There was a Welcome Reception on Monday evening for all who attended the Expo on Monday – May 13, at 5 pm – followed by a new addition this year… NIGHT JAMS. NIGHT JAMS were evening training/ informational sessions with presenters from Manufacturers discussing and demonstrating their latest products, techniques and information to help attendees stay current in the ever changing 12volt industry. There was also a second session NIGHT JAMS on Tuesday evening.

Visit pnwcee.com for more.

DD AUDIO Returned to Black Wall Street Bike Rally for 2024

Posted on May 21, 2024 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

TULSA, OK (05.22.2024) – DD AUDIO partnered with the Black Wall Street Rally for a third consecutive year. BWSR was held May 17th and 18th, 2024 in Tulsa Oklahoma’s historic Greenwood District and DD AUDIO was set up as the Official Presenting Sponsor of the Sound Off Competition hosted by Kustom Wings at the BMX Stadium. In addition, DD AUDIO showcased demo bikes and audio installation onsite so attendees could experience superior motorcycle audio at the event and on the ride home. To learn more about DD AUDIO’s commitment to the motorcycle riding experience, visit ddaudio.com/motorcycle.

*The DD Audio set up at the BWSR in Tulsa.*

“We returned and were a sponsor of the Black Wall Street Rally again this year. The 1st Place Prize in the Middleweight Division of the DD Audio + Sound Off was a Sounds & Signals build that featured two DD Audio10” 3500 Series, Made in the USA subwoofers and a full-range of our Voice Optimized highs and lows all powered Amplifiers. The winner was an authorized DD Audio dealer from League City TX who definitely know what they are doing. The authorized DD Audio dealer that was doing NON-STOP installs on site Friday and Saturday was King’s Kustoms from Broken Bow OK. There were probably a dozen motorcycles that left Oklahoma with DD equipment” Gene Page, DD Audio Marketing Associate and Web Specialist related.

*The 1st Place Middleweight Division award on the Sounds and Signals build.*

Visitors to the DD Audio booth received demos of DD Audio loaded Harleys and Jeep Gladiator with demos of new DD Audio products. DD Audio give any vehicle be it motorcycle, boat, side-by-side and any of the rest the True to the Soune audio.

Concluding Page offered “We had a great time and met a lot of really positive folks who were in Tulsa for the Black Wall Street experience. It was great to see motorcycle clubs from Virginia to California and everywhere in between to come together
as a community.”

*Harley Road Glide and Street Glide set for demos in the DD Audio booth.*

This FREE (for spectators) rally welcomed all to experience the Greenwood District in a family-friendly environment. The experience provided attendees the opportunity to experience the various Greenwood District history sites and enjoy an organized cultural festival. Visitors had an opportunity to enjoy Black Wall Street tours, musical entertainment, a parade of motorcycles, community organizations, day and night parties plus Tulsa hospitality, and of course, the Sound Off Competition. Visitors also enjoyed the attendance and support of many vendors like DD AUDIO and King’s Kustoms Car Stereo & Security. Together the 2 companies offered demos, professional advice, onsite installations and more.

The Greenwood District was once characterized by bustling streets with hotels, theaters, doctors offices, restaurants, nightlife establishments and more. As one of the most prosperous African-American communities in the United States, the district would earn the name, “Black Wall Street”. On May 31, 1921 a white mob attacked black residents and destroyed homes and businesses of the Greenwood District. The Tulsa Race Riot, as it’s now known, is considered the single worst incident of racial violence in American history. The Black Wall Street Rally keeps the memory of the prosperous times alive while shining a light on the atrocities that occurred there just over 100 years ago with a motorcycle inspired event held in the historic Greenwood District. The rally prohibited any form of racism, sexism, intolerance, anti-Semitism, white supremacy or hate speech.

Visit blackwallstreetrally.com to learn more about the event and its historical importance

Hemmings Introduces UpShift: Celebrating Inclusivity in Car Culture During Monterey Car Week

Posted on May 20, 2024 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

MONTEREY, CA (05.21.24) – Hemmings and Motoring Culture Club (MC2) are excited to unveil “UpShift,” a groundbreaking event that combines the passion for classic cars with the vibrant history of Hip-Hop. Scheduled for August 15th at SandBox in Sand City, Calif., the event introduces an element of cultural celebration by bringing a fresh, inclusive moment to the traditional festivities while fostering a connection between classic cars and Hip-Hop.

UpShift is a collaborative initiative with MC2, a platform focused on curating the future of the car community. UpShift represents a significant milestone for Hemmings, promoting a more accessible classic car culture. This event not only celebrates the profound influence of Hip-Hop on classic car culture but also actively opens the doors to a broader and more diverse audience. By integrating this dynamic music genre with automotive history, UpShift seeks to create a welcoming environment that transcends traditional boundaries, inviting enthusiasts of all backgrounds to connect over shared passions. This commitment to inclusivity is at the heart of the companies’ missions, ensuring every participant feels a sense of belonging within the broader car community.

Event Highlights:

Iconic Classic Cars: Attendees will enjoy a curated display of classic cars that have left a mark on Hip-Hop culture. Each car’s unique story will be shared, including their appearances in music videos and associations with Hip-Hop legends.
Hip-Hop and Culture: The event will feature a live DJ blending genres from disco to classic Hip-Hop. The DJ will serve as the musical backdrop to the cars and evoke the spirit of the car culture synonymous with the 80s, 90s, and 2000s.
Inclusive Experience: With a mission to open doors to the car community, UpShift is an intentionally welcoming space for enthusiasts from all walks of life, whether they are seasoned aficionados or new to the scene.

Hemmings invites interested sponsors to join them in making this event a memorable celebration that enriches the Monterey Car Week experience. If you wish to participate, please email events@hemmings.com.

Visit www.hemmings.com and www.motoringcultureclub.com for more.

Tint and Tunes Wins RDV Prize On The 12volt Spin-To-Win 272

Posted on May 18, 2024 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (05.18.24) The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. The weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is now spinning in Year 6.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 272nd time on Friday morning May 17th. The Wheel landed on the RDV space and the Tint and Tunes slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.

We reached out to the lucky winning retailer in Sacramento CA with the news. Tried a phone call multiple times and left a message on the store’s answering system.

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

Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 273 on Friday, May 24th.

The House Of Electronics 2024 Dealer Show Set For Tuesday May 21st

Posted on May 16, 2024 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

MORTON GROVE, IL (05.17.24) – The House of Electronics 2024 Dealer Show will take place at the company’s Morton Grove facility on Tuesday May 21st… A massive 5,000 sq. ft tent will be placed in the parking area with vendor tables and booths arranged throughout the space. Lights will be in place as the the event starts at 6pm with the Sound Off Competitions on the grounds starting at 7pm. There will be 2 SPL contests… one for motorcycles and the other for vehicles. 4 foot trophies with $250. prizes await the winners. Josh Johnson from Stereo Loud will be in the lane to display the dB’s to competitors. Show cars from the dealers and consumers in the area will be showcased too.The Dealer Show is set to wrap at 11 pm.

*The 5,000 sq ft tent will once again feature vendor booths.*

Teg Manchanda related “We had a great turnout for our show last year with over 50 dealers in the house and 106 people. We will have mouth-watering fresh street tacos made to order.like last year. Over 25 reps represented more than 40 vendors setup under the tent banquet style and showcased the latest in their lines. That show included had over 100 items with super show special prices. Some brands, including KICKER, Pioneer, Maxxsonics, SounDigital, Metra, Reikken, Atrend, Race Sport Lighting, Rockford Fosgate, PRV, BOSS Audio, Epsilon, and Magnadyne showed their latest. We are working to make our 2024 show even more exciting for area dealers and our vendor partners. We will have a sheet for dealers when they register to get signatures in booths they visit. Dealers who visit all booths receive a free prize too.”

*The Limo-Jet is set to roll into the 2024 House of Electronics show.*

An extra special attraction will be the absolutely amazing Limo Jet. The Lima Jet has the body of a Jet but will roll in on wheels. A totally custom interior features plush seating, sound system and video. Dealers will be able to take a seat in the Limo Jet at the House of Electronics Show.

Tom Ebeling, KICKER area representative will show a wide variety of KICKER’s car, truck, marine, motorcycle and Powersports products. There will be a 4 model KICKER speaker promo package special that Edeling and KICKER put together for the show. Ebeling offered “The House Dealer show is always top notch. KICKER has such a wide variety of products and it will be great to show them all to dealers. The work on the Motorcycles and Slingshots in the Sound Off Competition last year was amazing and gave many dealers ideas for business at their stores. We are looking forward to next Tuesday.”

*This image shows action from 2023’s car show.*

“Sundown Audio will be set up and showing a number of products. New products on display will include Xv312’s, SACL10’s and 12’s, SALT Series amplifiers plus SUNDOWN SA Series Components. Everything is set for the great event” Shawn Simpson, Sundown Audio VP of Sales and Marketing, related.

*Ignacio Ayala, pictured at a recent show, looks forward to show dealers the latest Race Sport Lighting products on this Jeep.*

Race Sport Lighting will roll in with a Jeep Gladiator and Commander 1000 ATV demo to showcase the company’s latest lighting products with Ignacio Ayala connecting with dealers.

“All at House of Electronics are looking forward to seeing our friends and business partners next week, Tuesday May 21st” Manchanda concluded.

Visit houseofelectronics.com for more.

The D Source Distributing Dealer Appreciation Open House Packed The House

Posted on May 15, 2024 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

BLOOMINGTON, MN (05.16.24) – The D Source Distributing Dealer Appreciation Open House on Tuesday, May 14th at the company’s HQ, packed the house. Nearly 2 dozen of the industry’s top brands filled the warehouse house to showcase their latest products and connect with dealers from across the territory. Vendor tables in the warehouse were covered with custom table cloths with the company’s logo. Under tents outside JL Audio had a SXS, there was a Jeep Wrangler and an eBike set for demos.

*The Lucas Lighting booth with dealers checking out the products. Note the custom tablecloth.*

*Live outdoor exhibits due attention from attendees.*

The buzz across the territory was super and dealers started to arrive when the doors opened. There were nearly 40 dealers in the house with well over 100 people in attendance with their staff members. Lunch was at 12 and all enjoyed the Jimmy Johns catered sandwiches.

“At 2 Erik Harbour conducted a training. Lucas Lighting conducted a training at 4 PM. At 5 o’clock there was dinner with a variety of delicious Italian favorites. All the raffles started at 7 PM. There were over $5000 cash and prizes available during the show raffles. Dealers all earned one ticket for every $500 they spent to enter into the raffle. It was definitely an exciting day as the doors closed at 9” Josh Burris, DNR Sales, related.

*Erik Harbour conducting a PowerBass training session.*

*Vendor and staff members attending the event are listed.*

“At PowerBass we always look forward to working with Jeff, Josh and the D Source Team. It was great getting to chat face to face with awesome area dealers. After a long hiatus it was good to connect again with a wonderful distributor show. We had a packed room for our training and dealers are looking forward to working with the new PBX-DSP-8” Erik Harbour, PowerBass VP, who traveled from LA to attend the event, stated.

*Tables were set in the warehouse between the well stocked aisles to meet with dealers.*

Jeff Causton, D Source Principal, stated “Support from our vendor partners was definitely terrific. We had a solid lineup of products on display, factory staffs onsite, trainings, networking, dinner and such a great selection of raffle items plus the always popular CASH. At the end of the day our D Source team members are all so appreciative of the contributions our vendor partners, reps and dealers that made this 2024 Dealer Appreciation Open House a terrific event.”

Watch for more coverage from the D Source Open House with more from the Raffle prize winners.

Visit dsourcedistributing.com for more.

The SSR Dallas Dealer Show Motorcycle Training Event Hosted by Jimmy Bradfield/Momentum Marketing

Posted on May 14, 2024 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

DALLAS, TX (05.15.24) – “Here at SSR in Dallas, we take a lot of pride in the products we offer that are designed and built specifically for the Motorcycle customer. We continue to see huge growth in this category of our business. Despite this growth, we have quite a few 12 Volt retailers that have not embraced the motorcycle category and customer. After a lengthy conversation with Jimmy Bradfield, our Momentum Marketing sales rep, we put a plan together for him to do a training focusing on the Introduction to Motorcycle Business at our recent show” stated Tracy Farr, V.P of Sales and Operations for SSR Distributors, Dallas.

*Jimmy Bradfield makes a point during the motorcycle training presentation.*

“Since the training was an ‘Intro to the Motorcycle category’, I wanted to keep it simple with 6 key training points” stated Bradfield.

Understanding the opportunity within the Motorcycle category.
Getting to know the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle platforms.
Knowing which product to sell and install, to meet the customer’s needs.
What special tools are needed to work on these motorcycles.
How to start marketing your business to the motorcycle owner.
SSR Distributor’s product list that will help capture the motorcycle customer.

*Paul Galanos, Director of Marketing, during an interview in his office.*

Paul Galanos, Director of Marketing for SSR Distributors, said “I knew the Motorcycle products were important to us at SSR, but after sitting through Jimmy’s training, I walked away with a much better understanding of the machines and what’s needed to work on them.. as well as what’s needed to reach that motorcycle customer. Throughout his training, Jimmy kept pressing us on how big the opportunity is within the motorcycle category, and he showed us the data to completely back it up. Jimmy tried his best to offer a training that was not biased towards one brand or another and he really helped me realize that we have the right mix of products to help our dealers capitalize on this business.”

*A group of dealers in one section of the meeting room during Bradfield’s training session.*

Jay Ford, with Kustom Wings in Carrollton TX, offered “I’ve built my business catering specifically to the motorcycle owner, so I’m very familiar with the bikes. When Jimmy talked about the opportunity, it really opened my eyes to what the future holds in the motorcycle business. I’m even more excited and confident about our future, at Kustom Wings!”

Tracy Farr holding a SSR University Graduation Certificate. The Motorcycle Training session was an extension of SSR‘s commitment to help 12volt retailers drive business across their marketplace. There is a monthly SSR University session in the Houston and Dallas locations one evening each month.

“Our annual dealer events, in Houston and Dallas, continue to get bigger every year. It’s a great opportunity for us to bring both sides of our family together. Our family of Dealers get invaluable time with our family of Vendors and Sales Reps. It’s a great opportunity to learn about new products and how the products can help them be more successful. We are so thankful for the support of our Dealers, Vendors and Sales Reps” Farr concluded.

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