HIALEAH, FL (02.13.23) – See the following announcement provided by Sound Pros Inc.:
We are pleased to announce we’ve made some exciting changes. Sound Pros, Inc formally known as Alphasonik has acquired ORION.
Rick Andersen, Senior Vice President, pictured in the Alphasonik Gardena CA warehouse showroom.
The new headquarters and warehouse located in Hialeah Florida will develop marketing and sales for Alphasonik and Orion. Product will be warehoused and shipped from both the Hialeah and Los Angeles locations.
The foundation has been set for our future growth stated Yoel “Joey” Gidanian, President. Since our introduction at SEMA 2022 sales for the Alphasonik line has exceeded our forecast. We will be shipping all Mayhem flagship models later this month which will complete the 150 model mix for 2023.
Joey Gidanian, Sound Pros Inc President, in the Hialeah FL HQ.
Product and Marketing plans for Orionand have been put in motion. Initially, Orion will be offered to accounts that have been loyal customers. In addition to current models included in the acquisition production has already begun and new products will be a priority.
Edgar Cedeno, General Manager, with Alphasonik and Orion products in the well stocked Hialeah FL warehouse.
Sound Pros will be exhibiting Alphasonik and Orion during Truck Week held March in Miami and Jeep Beach held April in Daytona Beach.
Joey Gidanian, President
Edgar Cedeno, General Manager
Rick Andersen, Senior Vice President
For more information contact Edgar Cedeno at 786-253-4061
Sound Pros, Inc 3130 West 15th Avenue Hialeah, FL 33012
SPARKS, NV (02.13.23) – Sky High Car Audio has partnered with Synergy Marketing Agency to expand their local marketing and local support in the TOLA Region for Sky High Car Audio, Trinity Audio, SoundQubed, and Gately Audio.
Over the last decade, Sky High Car Audio has created a cult like following known for their quality and attention to detail in having a complete line wiring, tools, and installation accessories. All of the products they offer have been torture tested as only the best products are selected to carry the Sky High Brand Name. They even offer Custom Shrink Wrap as an added value for Retailers branding with their own store logo.
Territory Restrictions apply to some products they distribute; however, they can be a very reliable one stop shop and partner in 12 volt community.
ENGLEWOOD, CO (02.10.23) – VAIS Technology has announced the addition of the latest SXM satellite radio adapter for immediate ordering. After exhaustive research by the VAIS Tech engineers, we have developed a new generation protocols states Dennis Hopper, EVP, VAIS Technology. The two units work the same, however the universal can be purchased immediately and flash with the new Mercedes protocols.
A dash radio screen in a Mercedes
VAIS Technology has had lots of calls since many OEM’s have removed Sat radio in factory head units because of the IC chip shortages that plague many OEM’s. This gives new life into this ecosystem now. Simple installation like all GSR’s from VAIS Technology. More 2023 models will be introduced after the Mercedes pieces, as the requests from our dealers have grown exponentially
DALLAS, TX (02.10.23) – Nemesis Audio, maker of competition speakers and amplifiers since 2014, is now shipping a New Model 8″ Subwoofer. The subwoofer which falls under the “Team Nemesis” series of Speakers, is currently shipping & packs a jaw dropping 1,500 watts RMS power, and comes with a 3″ Voice Coil along with a 253 Oz Magnet.
Additionally, NEMESIS released 2 new Entry Level Subwoofers (500W RMS & 450W RMS Respectively) last week.
Model: NA-8T Full Specifications:
1,500W RMS Power 253 Oz High Efficiency Magnet 3″ – 4 Layer Voice Coil Available in Dual 1 OHM & Dual 2 Ohm Carbon Fire Cone
STILLWATER, OK (02.09.23) – KICKER adds full waterproofing, big power and greater installation flexibility with its new line of PXA-Series Amplifiers. Designed for Powersports but perfect for the trickiest installs, PXA-Series Amps are available for purchase at Authorized KICKER Dealers in-store and online. Soon to be introduced to the world on the KICKER UnMASKED! Live™ streamed show, PXA Amplifiers will retail for $399.99-$999.99 and are also available for purchase online at www.kicker.com.
Completely re-engineered from KICKER’s original Powersports line, PXA-Series Amplifiers are built to withstand the outdoors, ideal for UTVs or other space-challenged, off-road vehicles, and even rod and custom. Sealed bulkhead grommeting, gasketed joints and a waterproof control door allow the entire PXA line to earn both IP661 and IP672 certifications. These independently verified standards ensure every PXA amplifier is totally submersible and impervious to power washes.
Engineered in-house to be the ideal powersports amplifier line, PXA amps are made to get loud on the trails with one-Ohm stable mono outputs (sub channels) and high-efficiency Class-D technology. Trail bosses can choose between 300 or 600 watts of mono power for bass (PXA300.1 and PXA600.1), and then a 400-watt, four-channel PXA for mids and highs (PXA400.4). PXA multi-channel amplifiers deliver the same power at two or four-ohm loads, offering wiring flexibility without sacrificing power. Finally, the PXA1000.5 full-system amplifier delivers up to 1,400 watts of dynamic power3 which includes a subwoofer channel. To control the sub output, an optional CXARC bass-level remote can be added (sold separately). The CXARC remote can also be used with any PXA.1 amplifier.
Perfect for any environment, PXA Amplifiers include no-rust, stainless-steel mounting hardware and a pair of shielded, in-line couplers for power and ground – no soldering or crimping needed. The amplifiers utilize high- or low-level preamp input, variable input gain adjustment and two auto turn-on modes (DC offset or 12-volt trigger).
NEW YORK, NY (02.09.23) – SiriusXM has announced its extensive programming plans for Super Bowl LVII Week – February 6-12. SiriusXM listeners will have access to multiple broadcasts of the game, a dedicated Super Bowl pop-up channel and a variety of exclusive sports and entertainment programming live from Phoenix, AZ.
On Super Bowl Sunday, February 12 (6:30 pm ET), SiriusXM will offer multiple live broadcasts of Super Bowl LVII from State Farm Stadium. Listeners can tune in to the Kansas City Chiefs team broadcast, the Philadelphia Eagles team broadcast, the Westwood One national radio broadcast and a Spanish-language broadcast. Channels can be found at SiriusXM.com/NFLschedule.
Super Bowl game broadcasts – as well as SiriusXM programming airing throughout Super Bowl Week – are available to subscribers on SiriusXM radios in their cars and on the SXM App.
During the Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show, SiriusXM will offer listeners the broadcast of the on-field musical performance by Rihanna. Listeners can hear it live on SiriusXM Hits 1 (SiriusXM 2), The Heat (SiriusXM 46) and Super Bowl LVII Radio (SiriusXM 104).
SiriusXM’s 24/7 NFL channel – SiriusXM NFL Radio (SiriusXM 88) – will broadcast live from Radio Row at the Phoenix Convention Center each day of Super Bowl Week starting at 9 am ET/7 am MT on February 6th. SiriusXM NFL Radio hosts in Phoenix will include Tim Brown, Rich Gannon, Torry Holt, Pat Kirwan, Ryan Leaf, Ed McCaffrey, Jim Miller, Kirk Morrison, Torrey Smith, Max Starks, Robert Turbin, Shane Vereen, Solomon Wilcots, Howard Balzer, Alex Marvez and Bruce Murray.
On Thursday, February 9, SiriusXM NFL Radio will have live interviews from the red carpet before the annual NFL Honors event that salutes the top players and performers of the 2022 season, including the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year presented by Nationwide, the AP Most Valuable Player, AP Coach of the Year and more. Listeners will also hear live coverage of the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023 and interviews with the future inductees.
Super Bowl LVII Radio launches as a special week-long pop-up channel on Monday, February 6 (SiriusXM 104). The channel will feature SiriusXM’s Amber Theoharis conducting interviews with players and personalities throughout the week and will be the home for highlights from the best programming happening across several SiriusXM channels during Super Bowl Week. Throughout the week, the channel will also be a source for fans who want info on the NFL activities happening in Phoenix, including Super Bowl Experience and GameDay Fan Plaza, and game day specifics on transportation, parking, stadium security and more.
“With all eyes and ears focused on Phoenix for Super Bowl Week, SiriusXM will deliver fans around the country the unique mix of sports, music and entertainment programming that you can only find on SiriusXM,” said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s President and Chief Content Officer. “With multiple game broadcasts, several channels in Phoenix covering the latest news and providing expert analysis on the teams, interviews with many of the celebrities in town for the game, and our exclusive concert with Luke Combs, our subscribers will have exceptional access throughout the biggest week on the NFL calendar.”
SiriusXM programming highlights for Super Bowl Week include the following:
Mad Dog Sports Radio (SiriusXM 82) will broadcast live from SiriusXM’s Radio Row set throughout the week, featuring shows hosted by Christopher ‘Mad Dog’ Russo, Adam Schein, Dusty Dvoracek, Danny Kanell and Steve Torre.
Former NFL All-Pro Brandon Marshall will host the Mad Dog Sports Radio show, I Am Athlete Tonight, alongside other I Am Athlete teammates from the SiriusXM set on Radio Row Wednesday through Friday at 7 pm ET/5 pm MT.
Dvoracek and Kanell will also host their college sports show, Dusty and Danny, heard on SiriusXM channel 84, from Radio Row weekdays at 5pm ET/3 pm MT. Dvoracek and Kanell will be joined by fellow SiriusXM college sports hosts Colt McCoy, Rick Neuheisel and Max Starks for multiple shows that week.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models Katie Austin and Christen Harper will host a special SiriusXM broadcast on Radio Row on Friday at 1 pm ET/11 am MT that will feature several special guests. The show will air on Super Bowl LVII Radio that night at 8 pm ET.
Fantasy football expert Jeff Mans will host the SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio show, Elite Sports, live from Radio Row each weekday at 3 pm ET/1 pm MT (SiriusXM 87).
On SportsGrid Radio (SiriusXM 159), Ferrall Coast to Coast, hosted by Scott Ferrall, will originate from Radio Row each weekday at noon ET/10 am MT.
LaChina Robinson will be on Radio Row on Thursday to tape a new episode of the SiriusXM original podcast, Huuuge Fan, where stars share their love of their favorite sports teams.
This Is Happening with Mark Zito and Ryan Sampson, on SiriusXM Faction Talk (SiriusXM 103), will originate from Radio Row throughout the week.
SiriusXM announced last month that reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Combs will perform an exclusive concert on Thursday, February 9 at the Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix. The special concert, hosted by SiriusXM The Highway’s Storme Warren, will feature Combs performing songs from his latest album Growin’ Up as well as fan favorites. Ahead of the concert, Warren will sit down with Combs for an exclusive interview to discuss his new music, touring, becoming a father and more. The special performance will air live on SiriusXM’s The Highway (SiriusXM 56) on February 9 at 11 pm ET/9 pm MT and will be available to stream on the SXM App.
LONG BEACH, CA (02.04.23) – KENWOOD USA has announced its rep of the year awards for both individual sales reps, as well as sales rep firms for the East, Midwest, and Western territories at their recent annual sales rep meeting, held at the Paris hotel in Las Vegas yesterday.
Sales Reps of the Year Western Region Sales Rep of the Year: Dave Furness, Oliver Marketing Midwest Region Sales Rep of the Year: Shawn Simpson, Momentum Marketing Eastern Region Sales Rep of the Year: Bill Freeman, MAG Sales/The Progressive Group
Sales Rep Firms of the Year Western Region Sales Rep Firm of the Year: Oliver Marketing Midwest Region Sales Rep Firm of the Year: Momentum Marketing Eastern Region Sales Rep Firm of the Year: MAG Sales/The Progressive Group
“This year’s winners come after a new beginning of what it means to be a sales representative in today’s ever-changing world and business climate,” said John Lucas, KENWOOD Vice President of Sales. “We value all of our sales reps and rep firms and greatly appreciate the unparalleled level of service and support that they provide to our dealers.”
Additional trainings for dealers begin this afternoon (Friday, Feb. 3rd) at 1:45 PM and again on Saturday, Feb. 4th at 4:15 PM at the Paris Hotel & Convention Center. KENWOOD is set to train and exhibit on many never-before-seen products, including a multitude of new additions to its marine and motorsports lineup. Interactive displays and staff will be on-site through Sunday, Feb. 5th directly to the right of the entrance at booth 501.
LONG BEACH, CA (02.04.23) – JVC Mobile Entertainment has announced its sales rep firm of the year awards during their annual sales rep meeting held on Thursday, 2-2 at the Paris Hotel and Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Earning the top sales rep firm for the Western territory was Team Sales, with Trent Partners commanding the Eastern territory.
Team Sales & Marketing (based in Katy, TX), brings their A-Game every day, said Ron Trout, JVC Director of Sales. “They have a plan to be successful and work this plan. They consistently focus on effective communication, both upstream and downstream.”
“Trent Partners & Associates (based in Rockville Centre, NY), has an all-hands-on-deck approach,” said Steve Cote, JVC Eastern Regional Sales Manager. “Everyone in the organization works to make JVC successful in the Metro NY market. They are engaged with our customers and help them meet their objectives with JVC, every day.”
“JVC takes pride in the service and support given to all of its dealers by its nationwide network of trusted sales rep firm’s professionals,” added Trout. “We sincerely appreciate the efforts of all and look forward to a bright and productive year ahead!”
For more information on JVC Mobile Entertainment, visit www.us.jvc.com/car.
LAS VEGAS, NV (02.03.23) – Nakamichi is pleased to introduce its latest mini active subwoofer, the NBF17.0A, at KnowledgeFest. The diminutive enclosure uses a unique 6.5” square driver with die cast basket that is integrated into the black crinkle finish aluminum enclosure. The unit boasts a built-in 100W RMS Mosfet amplifier with a full complement of preamp controls that allow you to dial in the sound. A heavy duty protective metal mesh grill completes the compact package. Frequency response is listed at 30Hz-180Hz
NBF17.0A Features Include:
6.5-inch Square Subwoofer Active Mosfet Amplifier N-Power Rated 100W RMS Die Cast Aluminum Enclosure High or Low Level Input (High Level Auto Turn-on Circuit) 0-12 dB Variable Bass Boost 50Hz – 180Hz Variable Low Pass Filter Selectable 0/180 Phase Switch
A wired remote bass controller is included so the sub’s volume can be adjusted from the driver’s set. This smallest in class subwoofer footprint measures just 9-5/8”L x 7-1/8”W x 2-7/8”H and can be placed under most seats or just about anywhere.
The NBF17.0A amplified enclosure will be shipping later this month and carries a MSRP of $309.95.
For more information visit www.nakamichicaraudo.com or booth 617 at KnowledgeFest inside the Paris Las Vegas convention hall February 3-6.
SHREVEPORT, LA (02.02.23) – Creating the 12voltSTP Tool was another example of making it easy for industry members to deliver their company’s brand message and activities to the 12volt industry. With a smartphone it’s as easy as Snap, Txt, Presto. Snap an image and Txt it to 318-465-0844. PRESTO. 12volt Central Studios staff members can deliver your message via social media to the 12volt industry.
Recent posts created for Shiflet & Dickson and QPower showcase the power of the STP Tool. In these cases David Holland and Matt Bund, respectively, held a company product. A staff member snapped an image that was sent by txt to the 12volt Central Studios.
Once the image was received that product was featured in the company’s studio created by 12volt Central Studios staff members.
In today’s business climate it is more important than ever to deliver information about a company’s product and its benefit in the marketplace.
Watch for much more from the 12volt Central Studios as more custom company studios are created.
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