HUNTINGTON BEACH CA (05.21.26) – On Sunday, May 17, NAV-TV Zen Audio the product training and Amp launch was hosted by Automotive Entertainment HB and Paragon Sales and Marketing. The free product training certification touched on all the new NAV-TV products.
Ken Ward delivered the majority of the content with Fraser Ryan emphasizing details and differences in the new Zen Audio products.
Attendees, were welcomed into the Automotive Entertainment HB location in Huntington Beach, CA.
Wayne Smedile, Paragon Sales and Marketing, was very pleased that everyone in the audience was engaged throughout the presentation. Bikes today continue to be a strong category and the new NAV-TV ’25 Hardy interface it certainly a popular upgrade.
JT Torres, Automotive Entertainment HB, commented following the training event “To say the training was awesome and informative would be an understatement. We offer a huge thank you to Ken and Fraser for sharing so much knowledge during the tuning training. The level of technical information exchanged throughout the event was incredible. We’re grateful for the opportunity to host events like this and bring the industry together in a professional learning environment.”
Ken Ward upfront getting the training underway
Zen Power 9 Amplifier training was also included in the session.
All in the audience very engaged,
Ken Ward doing a live F150 demo.
Continuing “It wouldn’t be one of our trainings without giveaways. In this case we even give away gave away a couple of Zen Audio interfaces.
“We think Ken and Fraser, along withJT and his team for working with us to make this presentation a resounding success” Wayne Schmiedl concluded.
DALLAS, TX (05.20.26) – The SSR Distributors show rolled into Dallas on Sunday, May 17th from 10 AM to 5 PM. Attendees were able to check out a car show, spend time with over 40 vendors in their booths, attend trainings, and take advantage of many show specials. They also took the opportunity to register and win raffle prizes and giveaways. This was a family-friendly event and many families attended and enjoyed an incredible meal provided by Nico’s Cocina, featuring chicken fajita and beef fajita tacos, rice and beans, chips and salsa, and iced tea. The food service was seamless throughout the day, allowing attendees to quickly grab a plate and get right back to networking and enjoying the event.
After the Saturday setup all were treated to a packed house Appreciation Dinner at the Salt Grass.
Shortly after the doors opened on Sunday, the showroom was packed with dealers
Tracy Farr, SSR VP Sales and Operations, stated, “We had factory staff members travel from both the East Coast and the West Coast to spend time with dealers and present their products here in our Dallas location. We definitely had a lot of excitement throughout our 25,000 square-foot facility in Dallas, and attendees had an opportunity to check out demo vehicles outside while networking and enjoying the outstanding food provided by Nico’s Cocina.”
Jeff Falk showing the PowerBass lineup to a dealer.
Jeff Fletcher is flank by Tracy Farr and Amir Dhanani underneath the PRV tent. PRV was an event sponsor and presented Dealer Appreciation Awards for car show crazy design projects.
Trainings were well attended, and here Matt Palumbo conducts an AudioControl training.
Continuing, Farr offered, “Attendance this year was very strong, especially considering the challenges with current tariff pricing and inventory supply. It was definitely encouraging to see such a great turnout. Again this year, our trainings continued to improve. The credit goes to our incredible manufacturers and rep partners as they continue to go above and beyond for us. Their support is something that we never take for granted, and we truly couldn’t do it without them.”
Attendees marvel at this outrageous bike project that gave all ideas.
SoundWave displayed some custom enclosures for dealers to check out.
The showroom was busy through the day.
Farr also added, “I want to personally recognize our SSR staff for the tremendous amount of behind-the-scenes work that went into making this event such a success for our dealers. Events like this do not happen overnight, and their dedication, preparation, teamwork, and attention to detail absolutely do not go unnoticed. I’m extremely proud of what our team accomplished together.”
Tracy Farr spotlights a Dealer Appeciation Award winners project.
Jeff Fletcher presenting a PRV Craziest Design Award.
“We’re also incredibly grateful to our dealers, both large and small, for their continued loyalty and energy. We genuinely love and appreciate every one of them” Farr concluded.
ISLE OF WIGHT, ENGLAND (05.19.26) – The Isle of Wight is a beautiful picturesque small island off the South Coast of England. Thousands of car audio enthusiasts from all over the mainland take the ferry for the one hour ride from Southampton each summer to attend the Isle of Wight Takeover. The Isle Of Wight Takeover 2026 took place on Sunday, May 17th.
Call Huntington, Lee Glover and Erik Harbour (L/R) in front of one of the Safe and Sound Essex display tents.
The Safe and Sound Essex show and installation area was very large.
The event was bigger this year than passed and they said attendance was up. They guess 8 to 10,000 people and the cars on site had to be between 800 and 1000. The Show cars came from everywhere and also had to be ferried across the bay to the island. Sales were amazing and Safe and Sounds Essex business grew substantially this year. The majority of the items sold were PowerBass products. Lee Glover and six members of Safe and Sound Essex staff were on hand doing live on site installs. Carl Huntington and Erik Harbour helped with sales in the stand.
This image shows a portion of the Takeover event grounds.
Safe and Sound Essex team members cranking out another PowerBass installation.
The Safe and Sound Essex crew outfitted Ford OE Direct Fit speakers one after another all day long as they were doing installs in the booth. Other PowerBass products such as the BP-US62 under seat sub and loaded enclosures added to the sales total. Sales were flying out the door from the start of the show nonstop and the PowerBass and Image Dynamics equipped show cars were a huge hit” HARBOUR added.
The Safe and Sound Essex booth stayed busy throughout the day.
The team enjoyed some 18th century heritage at the event.
Call Huntington and the great dealers like Safe and Sound oEssex have done an amazing job with the PowerBass line across the UK. We love seeing our super dealers getting out to events and helping their customers get great sounding Car Audio. We are always happy to be invited by our PowerBass partner Lee Glover along with the Isle of Wight event staff for this year’s great takeover show” Harbour, VP of Product Development and Global Marketing added.
The event staff put on an excellent show, hospitable and well organize, which made it fun for everyone in attendance. All are looking for 2027.
SHREVEPORT LA (05.18.26) – The 12volt industry is’ Cranking it up in May’ and the 12voltBeat staff is staying super busy for sure!
This past week PowerBass has been across the pond working the Isle of Wright annual event off the coast of Southern England. Thousands of Car Audio enthusiast attend and the Safe and Sound Essex team has a major presence at the event along with Erik Harbour supporting Safe and Sound Essex.
PowerBass and Safe and Sound Essex fuel up in the UK for the trip to the Isle of Wight Takeover Event
KICKER at the American Flat Track in BUDDS Creek in Mechanicsville MD.
KICKER is very busy as always with Lorin Morrell working the American Flat Track at Budd’s Creek in Mechanicsville MD. Also, Kicker is hosting the second annual SQ@HQ event on Sunday at their headquarters in Stillwater OK following the Saturday Car Show.
The 2026 SSR Distributors 5th Annual Show Dallas kicked off on Saturday with the set up, followed by dinner that evening. Sunday the sales floor was was busy with exhibitors showing their latest products to a packed house of area dealers. Outside there were many demo vehicles and activities for families attending the SSR Show.
The Saturday night dinner after set up gave all energy for the Sunday show.
Preparations were underway for the PNWCEE 2026 in Seattle that runs from the 18th through the 20th with a very active schedule for the three days.
The 12volt Central Studios makes it easy for exhibitors and 12volt industry members to showcase their activities and extend the ROI from the events. With that smartphone in everyone’s pocket all it takes is snapping an image, txting the image with a few words to 318-469-2526 and Presto. You can be in the 12volt Central Studios post across the 12volt Industry.
Chris Bennett used the 12voltSTP tool to let all know he will be showing new ZAPCO Amplifiers at PNWCEE 2026.
Stay tuned for more from the events spotlighted above in the following days this week.
Brand to Showcase New Premium Mobile andMarine Audio Lines; PREACT™ Training Scheduled
OXNARD, CA (05.19.26) — Modus is proud to announce it will exhibit at the 2026 Pacific NW Mobile Electronics Expo (PNWCEE), held May 18–20 in Seattle at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Seattle Airport–Southcenter.
“As our new product lines roll out nationwide, PNWCEE gives us a high-impact way to connect with Pacific Northwest partners and put Modus innovation in their hands,” said Matthew Delgado, Director of Sales at DSP Solutions.
PNWCEE has established itself as a cornerstone event for the Pacific Northwest mobile electronics community, bringing together retailers, manufacturers, and dealers for new product showcases, hands-on demonstrations, and in-person training. With strong regional demand across both 12-volt and marine, the show offers an ideal environment for industry professionals to see what’s next and build relationships that drive the season ahead.
Jason Digos will conduct the MODUS Car Audio training session featuring PREACT Current Averaging Technology in meeting area Summit 2.
Modus Training Session (PNWCEE)
Modus will also host a training session designed for installers and sales professionals, featuring PREACT™ Current Averaging Technology: a patented approach to managing amplifier current for improved power efficiency, consistency, and real-world performance. The class will explain how PREACT adapts to varying vehicle electrical conditions, maintains stable output under load, and differs from traditional amplifier designs. Attendees will also explore real-world EV applications through a discussion of Tesla Cybertruck and Tesla Model X system examples, highlighting how PREACT enables high-performance audio in platforms with limited or sensitive electrical systems.
Training details:
Topic: MODUS Car Audio featuring PREACT™ Current Averaging Technology
Trainer: Jason Digos
When: May 19, 2026 | 5:05 PM – 6:00 PM
For more information about Modus products and partnership opportunities, request more information on the web at www.modusglobal.com .
ESSEX, UK (05.14.26) – Erik Harbour traveled to the UK on Sunday May 10th for a busy working with Safe and Sound Essex and to cap the week at the Isle of Wight Takeover 2026.
Safe and Sound Essex hosted a PowerBase dealer training event on Monday night at their location for dealers around the UK. It was a night of education and fun with Pizza, PowerBass and Pints…the 3 Ps.
Erik Harbour conducting a Monday night, Safe and Sound Essex PowerBass training.
The Safe and Sound rig was set up for demos.
At the event Safe and Sound Essex introduced Image Dynamics into the UK market as a new brand offering and everyone was very excited to get it going with both brands at their respective retail and installation locations.
“It’s always a treat to be in the UK. A big thanks to all for the support and hard work from Safe and Sound Essex and the Team. Carl Huntington at Nuts and Volts/PowerBassUK. We truly appreciate all of the dealers who made the drive out to be in attendance at the Safe and Sound Essex training. The training event was terrific as all attendees were so engaged” Harbour, PowerBass VP, related.
An image from a previous Isle of Wight Takeover.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, there was more activity loading and on the road with sales staff in private meetings and then with Carl Huntington for more meetings.
Stay tuned fo more as the week caps at the Isle of Wight Takeover 2026.
Brand to Showcase New Premium Mobile andMarine Audio Lines; PREACT™ Training Scheduled
Oxnard, Calif., May 16, 2026 — Modus is proud to announce it will exhibit at the 2026 Pacific NW Mobile Electronics Expo (PNWCEE), held May 18–20 in Seattle at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Seattle Airport–Southcenter.
“As our new product lines roll out nationwide, PNWCEE gives us a high-impact way to connect with Pacific Northwest partners and put Modus innovation in their hands,” said Matthew Delgado, Director of Sales at DSP Solutions.
PNWCEE has established itself as a cornerstone event for the Pacific Northwest mobile electronics community, bringing together retailers, manufacturers, and dealers for new product showcases, hands-on demonstrations, and in-person training. With strong regional demand across both 12-volt and marine, the show offers an ideal environment for industry professionals to see what’s next and build relationships that drive the season ahead.
Jason Digos will conduct the MODUS Car Audio training session featuring PREACT Current Averaging Technology in meeting area Summit 2.
Modus Training Session (PNWCEE)
Modus will also host a training session designed for installers and sales professionals, featuring PREACT™ Current Averaging Technology: a patented approach to managing amplifier current for improved power efficiency, consistency, and real-world performance. The class will explain how PREACT adapts to varying vehicle electrical conditions, maintains stable output under load, and differs from traditional amplifier designs. Attendees will also explore real-world EV applications through a discussion of Tesla Cybertruck and Tesla Model X system examples, highlighting how PREACT enables high-performance audio in platforms with limited or sensitive electrical systems.
Training details:
Topic: MODUS Car Audio featuring PREACT™ Current Averaging Technology
Trainer: Jason Digos
When: May 19, 2026 | 5:05 PM – 6:00 PM
For more information about Modus products and partnership opportunities, request more information on the web at www.modusglobal.com .
SEATTLE, WA (05.08.26) – MB Quart will exhibit and the PNWCEE 2026. Tim Page, Western & South Eastern Regional Sales Manager, will spotlight numerous new products.
“I’m excited to have the opportunity to introduce MB Quarts’ exciting new products that are performance-based solutions for some of the best-selling pick-up trucks, SUVs, and UTVs on the market, which include the 2016-2023 Tuned Audio package that features a Dual 10” Sealed Subwoofer Upgrade. We also have excellent solutions for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans, which are profitable and can add incremental profit opportunities to car audio retailers looking to expand” Page related.
Tim Page, Western & South Eastern Regional Sales Manager
“Stop by our booth, and I’ll be happy to go over all of our 2026 product line, which also includes Tuned Audio Systems for Jeep Wranglers & Gladiators along with Ford Bronco, Can-Am and Polaris UTVs.”
PORTLAND, OR (05.06.26) – The One Motorcycle Show 2026 was held May 1st thru 3rd at the iconic Zidell Yards in Portland OR. On site there were over 300 bikes plus the inclusive audience enjoyed bands, beers and much more. The One Motorcycle Show is North America’s largest custom bike show and this year marked the 17th Anniversary of the event that attracts young and old, wild to mild Moto enthusiast and non-motorcycle enthusiasts alike.
Stereo King was on site for the second time. Anthony Galster along with Bethany and Kevin Cornutt were front and center of the Stereo King setup with the company’s loaded Jeep Gladiator and custom Tesla.
In addition to the bikes there are also cars, art, helmets, live music, stunt shows, world-class, riders, celebrity appearances, awards, after parties and top vendors. The One Moto Show guarantees an unforgettable experience for all.
Stereo King in the center of the action for thousands and thousands of people there in the event.
The Rockford Tower speakers on top of the Gladiator blasted as the official sound system for the ‘Globe of Death’ action.
Kevin Cornett doing demos with the amazing Stereo King Tesla.
Kevin Cornett related “Our Jeep was the official sound system for the ‘Globe of Death’ show as a motorcycle rider was ripping around inside the dome. “The Stereo King Jeep, with 42” wheels, was delivering loud sound, clean audio and the crowd was going absolutely wild as the rider was flying around inside the ‘Dome of Death”. Traffic was constant throughout the event and we made sales and set installations at the store” Cornutt related.
This event was three full days of branding for Stereo King.
Kevin having fun on the V-8 barstool rig… The show would not let it be cranked up at the event.
Stereo King also had the amazing Stereo King Tesla on display, featuring a 19-speaker Audison system pushing out over 3000 watts. Stereo King was doing live demos all weekend and people were blown away by the imaging and sound quality the Tesla delivered. “At shows several attendees always say they have never heard a demo that sounded as crisp and clean as our Stereo King Tesla” Cornutt concluded.
CHINO CA (05.04.26) The world‘s premier dirt track motorcycle racing returned to the Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico CA on Saturday, May 2. This was Round 5 of the 2026 Progressive Flat Track Championship for the nations top riders to go for a glory on the legendary track.
Lorin Morrell, Maddog Media, had all set up and said the event was a real burner. Dana Doyle, Doyle Sales, rolled his KICKER Chrysler demo car on the grounds and was Livin’Loud making demos for attendees throughout the event.
KICKER was set up early with the product tent and Dana Doyle with his Chrysler demo.
Attendees checking out the midway before the racing began.
Action in the booth was very strong through the day. In the local area there are many bikers and that season is ramping. KICKER is providing more products for bikes than ever. Under the tent there was a wide wide variety of products for trucks, marine, powersports and auto also.
Dana and Lorin with a quick selfie.
“The KICKER booth was setup right by the entrance so all walked by as they were headed to the track. There were also a number of vendors in the midway that got action during breaks in the action on the track. Entering and leaving attendees saw KICKER’s wide selection of products and could experience live demos in Dana’s loaded KICKER Chrysler. This was one terrific event” Morrell related.
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