MIAMI, FL (09.22.22) – Nakamichi Car Audio has announced plans to exhibit at the 2022 SEMA Show November 1-4 in Las Vegas, NV. This will be the companies third SEMA Show appearance since re-entering the market in 2019.
Nakamichi will use the international backdrop of the SEMA Show to unveil its new Susumu menu featuring a redesigned layout that is more intuitive and more responsive than previous models—further demonstrating Nakamichi’s commitment to Japanese innovation.
The highlight of the new 20’ x 20’ booth will be its release of the NA3625 platform touting Nakamichi’s “wireless evolution”, the companies next step in CarPlay / Android Auto technology. “We are very excited about SEMA and the release of our new wireless CarPlay products”, exclaimed Robin McNeal, National Sales Manager for Nakamichi.
Nakamichi encourages all current and prospective dealers to contact their local sales rep to make an appointment or email Robin McNealrobin@usa-nakamichi.com
Nakamichi Car Audio can be found at booth 11517 North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center duing the SEMA Show.
METAIRIE, LA (09.21.22) – Oracle Lighting has launched three new tail light modes in their popular “Flush” style design. The new LED tail light models include the Ford Super Duty Trucks (model years 2017-2022), the new Ford Bronco (model years 2021+), and for the Jeep Wrangler JK (model years 2007-2018). These new models with make their debut at the 2022 SEMA Show, held in Las Vegas, Nevada. from Nov. 1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The debut will take place in the SEMA new product showcase and at Oracle’s booth # 20137 in the Central Hall.
“Oracle’s flush taillights have become very popular in the Jeep market and have become a top performing category for us,” explained Justin Hartenstein, Oracle Lighting’s director of development. “We are looking forward to introducing these new and innovative models of LED tail light designs and expand our offerings for the Wrangler and introduce these designs to the Ford Super Duty and Bronco markets.”
Protruding out significantly less than the factory tail lights, Oracle Lighting’s low-profile designs have a more streamlined appearance while also reducing risk of tail light damage when off-roading. These flush tail lights also feature a unique design and functional LED lighting elements including high-powered reverse lights, Oracle’s unique signature perimeter lighting, and an animated turn signal sequence.
Utilizing the same features as Oracle’s very popular JL flush tail lights, the new design for Jeep Wrangler JK (Part# 5891-504) is compatible with all JK model years 2007-2018 has an MSRP of $369.95
The new Ford Bronco is one of the most popular vehicles on the road and Oracle’s Flush Tail Lights (Part# 5892-504) are a big improvement. These are compatible with both the with factory halogen tail lights and with LED tail lights (will require ForScan flash) for all Broncos model years 2021-2023 (except Raptor) and have a MSRP of $449.95
The innovative modular design of Oracle’s LED tail lights for the Ford Super Duty (Part# 5896-504) features a unique animated turn signal sequence and adapters to fit both Halogen and LED model tail lights. Compatible with F250, F350, and F450 model years 2017-2022 and have an anticipated MSRP of $495.95.
Designed and engineered in the USA, all three models of these patent-pending LED tail lights feature easy plug-and-play wiring and user-friendly installation.
“The new modular design for Ford Super Duty Trucks allows the light to be quickly disassembled for custom painting,” Hartenstein continued. “The reverse light module and stop/tail/turn module can be easily removed from the black housing which can then be painted to match the body color of the vehicle to provide a more customized appearance which more seamlessly blends with the truck. No more problems backing up at night and no longer do you need to install additional reversing lamps onto the back of your truck to get the brightness that you desire. That’s because these LED reverse lights are basically a pair of LED light bars mounted into the tail light which will provide over 4,400 Lumens of rear-facing illumination.”
Damaging factory tail lights on trails is not an uncommon issue for owners who often off-road their Broncos and Wranglers. The factory design protrudes out several inches past the body which creates unnecessary exposure to trees, boulders, and other obstacles on tight trails.
“Even if you don’t off-road your Bronco or Wrangler JK often, these lights provide plenty of innovative features and unique styling, which make them an awesome mod for any Bronco or Jeep owner,” said Hartenstein. “Gain sleek styling that compliments the original body lines and tons of innovative features. With the superior quality and durability that Oracle Lighting is known for, these tail lights are the perfect upgrade for your Bronco and Wrangler JK.”
Louisiana-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.
VACAVILLE, CA (09.21.22) – Aegis Distribution Incorporated (ADi) announces its agreement with Audio Wave Ltd of Essex, England to bring hand-crafted amplifiers from the UK to allow for distribution throughout North and South America.
“I first heard an Audio Wave amplifier at a CES demo and I was amazed,” says Scott Welch of ADi. “In over 20 years on the competition circuit I had never heard anything like that. I was familiar with the speaker system but had never heard them sound that good. The sound stage and clarity were incredible and I kept looking for a sub… the low end extension was unreal. I had to have them and I immediately ordered them for my own competition car. Now, we at Aegis Distribution are proud to be able to distribute these incredible products here in the US and throughout the Americas.”
Audio Wave’s engineer, designer and owner Grant Hunan’s approach is to design and handcraft every amplifier one at a time. Every part of the process is done in-house, from the schematic diagram to the design of the printed circuit board, including fitting all the components by hand. Only high quality parts are used, with all the electronic components carefully matched before circuit board assembly. After testing they go through a burn-in period before final tests are carried out, a process done to detect early failures and ensuring reliability. In some cases Grant even builds his own discrete front end rather than using an integrated circuit op-amp. All with the intent of building the best sounding audio amplifier you can buy.
“Audio Wave ltd is excited to have Aegis Distribution Inc represent the brand in the USA, Canada, South America and the Caribbean countries. ADi understands and has the knowledge to back up our products to a very high standard and I have full confidence that our companies will be a great partnership,” said Audio Wave’s Grant Hunan. “ADi’s President Scott Welch has been using Audio Wave amplifiers for the last two years and understands the commitment and time that we put into every product.”
For more information or dealer inquiries, please contact us at sales@aegisdis.com or by phone at 707.446.6749.
OXNARD, CA (09.20.22) – SSV Works is proud to announce the launch of the new SSVWorks.com.
“As we have updated and created new and better purchasing abilities for our products, we have rebuilt ssvworks.com from the ground up in order to give our customers the best online experience possible,” said Trevor Kaplan, SSV Works CEO. “Our website now utilizes the Shopify platform, which provides for a better and easier way to buy as well as providing more customer-friendly tools to utilize when browsing and selecting their new audio systems.”
Compared to the past website, the new ssvworks.com has better overall aesthetics, better overall organization and easier navigation for customers, and internal system linking that keeps products consistently up-to-date.
“To make finding product information easier, we’ve included additional features,” Kaplan continued. “Product variations such as speaker enclosures, for example, the SKU on the product page will dynamically change when you select the speaker option and clamp size option. Each product title, description and spec have been updated, along with an added ‘Vehicle Compatibility’ tab, making the process of finding the correct kit much simpler.”
During the purchase process with the new Shopify platform, zero interest financing is now available. Popular payments such as Amazon Pay, Apple Pay, and more are now available, as well.
DIAMOND BAR, CA (09.20.22) – After the SEMA Show concludes, the iconic cars and trucks from the business-to-business event will emerge from the Las Vegas Convention Center and make their way to SEMA Ignited – the official SEMA Show after-party where consumers will have their first chance to see the one-of-a-kind vehicles that debuted at the world’s premier automotive trade gathering earlier that week. Taking place at the convention center’s West Hall Parking Lot from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm PT on Friday, November 4, SEMA Ignited is a combination of a car show, parade, music, food, entertainment, and exhibitions all rolled into what becomes the ultimate automotive celebration.
Now in its eighth year, SEMA Ignited is where consumers see, hear, and – in some cases – get up-close and connect with award-winning vehicles and their owners. With more vendors and exhibitors than ever before, the 2022 SEMA Ignited is where car enthusiasts will be able to discover the newest trends, learn about new products, meet industry celebrities, and experience the excitement of the growing aftermarket firsthand. In addition to demonstrations from Formula DRIFT drivers from throughout the world, this year’s event will include simultaneous live attractions and activations. One of this year’s main attractions is the Urias Globe of Death, a group of daredevil motorcycle riders who perform jaw-dropping stunts in a mesh sphere ball.
“There is something for everyone at SEMA Ignited,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events. “As the official after-party of the SEMA Show, guests of all ages can come and experience the best of the SEMA Show, see the custom builds, meet automotive celebrities, and enjoy live entertainment. Our exhibitors and builders are anxious to meet with the public and show off their latest products and unique builds.”
General admission tickets allow access into SEMA Ignited. Car enthusiasts may choose to purchase upgraded tickets for reserved seating where they’ll be able to sit and watch the SEMA Cruise and performances from Formula DRIFT and the Urias Globe of Death. A limited number of Friday Experience packages are available for general admission into SEMA Ignited, as well as entrance into the SEMA Show on Friday, November 4, and comes with a one-year SEMA Individual Membership.
“The SEMA Ignited Friday Experience is a rare opportunity for gearheads to experience the trade-only SEMA Show and engage with the industry as SEMA Individual Members,” said Gattuso. “Through the Friday Experience, enthusiasts will get a behind-the-scenes look at what industry professionals are doing at the SEMA Show and witness the trends as they are happening.”
All SEMA Showgoers will be able to attend SEMA Ignited with their Show credentials. For more information about SEMA Ignited, visit www.semaignited.com. To learn more about the SEMA Show, visit www.semashow.com.
METAIRIE, LA (09.19.22) – Oracle Lighting has named Brendan Bohac the company’s new marketing manager.
“As Oracle Lighting continues to grow, we needed a marketing manager with an enthusiasm and passion for the automotive industry as well as a solid background in the communications field, and Brendan was the ideal choice to fill this role,” said Tiffanie Hartenstein, Oracle Lighting CEO. “We welcome Brendan to the team.”
Bohac has a BA degree in Communications from the University of Kentucky. In this position, Bohac will be responsible for all aspects of Oracle Lighting’s marketing efforts, including managing SEO and public/media relations teams, creating and executing email marketing campaigns, coordinating promotional and trade show activities, and more.
“I am excited to be joining the Oracle Lighting team and contribute to its success,” said Bohac. “This is an ideal role for me to utilize my creativity and experience along with my love for the automotive market and the great culture at Oracle Lighting. I look forward to crafting an exciting and engaging marketing presence for the brand that is continuing to grow and is one of the most innovative companies in the automotive market as well as in the Greater New Orleans area.”
Louisiana-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.
AVON LAKE, OH (09.19.22) – Keep your Turbo cool and running strong with a custom Turbo Heat Shield from Design Engineering, Inc. Available in a variety of styles and fitments for all turbo types, the shields reduce under hood temperatures while protecting sensitive components and encouraging faster spool-ups.
“DEI’s complete line of Turbo Heat Shields provide the ultimate means of reducing turbo lag and serve as a superior heat barrier,” said Mike Buca of DEI. “Whether you’re racing, towing or just out for a cruise, maximize turbo performance with a DEI Turbo Heat Shield.”
Offered in attractive, easy-to-install designs, the shields come in kits that include any necessary locking ties or wire. Popular made in the USA models include:
GEN-3 TITANIUM™ Turbo Shields – DEI’s most technologically advanced shield line, GEN-3 TITANIUM features a silicone-coated TITANIUM LR outer layer, silica blend insulation layer with a glass-silica-stainless weave inner layer and protective stainless mesh liner. The strongest, most heat-resistant textile available, fitments include T3, T4, T6, T25/T28 and T6X turbo applications.
Ultra 47™ Turbo Shields – Made from a Tri-Layer mix of an aluminum-impregnated glass fiber outer shell with a high-temperature insulating mat core and silica glass blend liner, Ultra 47 Turbo Shields feature double-stitching and heavy-duty capped anchor points. They are made in the USA with an economical price and available in T3 and T4 turbo sizes, with more to come.
ONYX™ Series Black Turbo Shields – The ONYX Series features a popular, high-tech rich black finish that looks great while offering extreme protection. Made in the USA using an exclusive combination of premium heat-resistant textiles and newly designed stainless steel attachment anchors, applications are available for smaller T22 and T25 turbo sizes.
OXNARD, CA (09.16.22) – SSV Works is proud to announce that it now offers Phase EQ™, an amplifier setting the new standard in UTV Audio. Now available, Phase EQ ships with most SSV Works amplified audio kits (MSRP is dependent on kit).
“The DSP technology in our new 800-Watt Phase EQ amp with Rock & Ride™ is the same that is found in luxury cars with premium audio systems,” explained Trevor Kaplan, SSV Works CEO. “The Rock & Ride switch maximizes the way your stereo sounds depending on what you’re doing…whether at camp or on the trail, you can change the pre-tuned DSP of your system with the push of a button. When you’re on either Rock or Ride, each setting comes pretuned specific to the stereo kit and vehicle it’s going in.”
Competitors only set the gains and a few other settings and call it “pretuned”, but they don’t take into account the differences in a UTV’s make and model that can affect audio output like SSV Works’ new Phase EQ solution does.
“For instance, if the amp comes in a RZR kit, the amp will be tuned down to the processing signal, differently than if it comes in a CanAm kit,” Kaplan explained. “This means no matter the ride, the audio is perfectly processed for the ultimate listening experience. Also, because of the way we process the audio, our 800-watt amplifier will outperform higher wattage amplifiers available on the market today.”
The UTV market is all about big power…and power consumption. Unlike other companies in the market, SSV Works’ audio systems are specifically designed for side-by-sides, and so you don’t need to upgrade to a dual-battery setup in order to utilize its full potential with SSV Works solutions. The SSV Works Phase EQ amplifier is also IP66-rated with complete dust and water protection, and with a higher rating than leading competitors, this is the ideal amp for your ride. There are no other systems on the market that can match its performance.
Rock & Ride: The patented switch comes with every Phase EQ amplifier. It fits in your standard rocker-switch location and allows you to switch between multiple audio profiles.
Back at camp? Hit ROCK to switch to a profile tuned for a more optimal sound from outside the vehicle. This provides the fullest sonic and most optimal sound while you’re cracking a cold one by the fire.
Ready to hit the trail? Select RIDE and the amp will process the audio to compensate for wind and engine noise, as well as boost the frequencies that would be lost from wearing your helmet, achieving the most energized listening experience in the cab while riding.
Additional features include:
Power: 50W x 4 @ 4ohm; 100W x 4 @ 2ohm; 400W x 1 @ 2ohm
2ohm Stable Channel
Channel 1/2 & 3/4 Bridgeable
Low Current Draw (60A max)
Rock n’ Ride Switch Included with Amp
“This is the healthiest UTV amp on the market, pulling just the right amount of power while allowing all additional power-hungry accessories to be added without draining the battery unnecessarily,” Kaplan concluded.
AUBURN HILLS, MI (09.16.22) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) is now shipping two Alpine Status speakers: the HDZ-653 6.5” 3-Way Component Speaker Set and HDZ-65C 6.5” 2-Way Component Speaker Set. The Alpine Status speakers were designed to achieve High-Resolution Sound at a more approachable and accessible price point.
Exceptional Build Quality Drawing inspiration from the Ultra High-Resolution AlpineF#1Status system, the Alpine Status speakers feature a unified carbon composite cone construction throughout the speaker components for a unified timbre identity. Alpine Proprietary Double Gathered Edge Surround technology gives the speakers ultra-low distortion and linear diaphragm movement that reproduces music true to the artist’s original intentions.
Custom developed for Hi-Res Audio Playback, the speakers have an ultra-wide bandwidth of 55Hz – 40kHz, which is perfectly suited for accurate reproduction of even the highest quality of studio recordings. Each speaker component is designed to cover a wider range of playback spectrum, giving the tuner a wider range of adjustability.
Flexible Installation Options The HDZ-653 and HDZ-65C are custom-fit speaker models that are designed to fit into custom sound applications. The HDZ-653 includes a 6.5” mid-bass driver, a 3.5” midrange driver, and a 1.25” high-range driver. The HDZ-65C includes a 6.5” mid-bass driver and a 1.25” high-range driver.
The HDZ-653 and HDZ-65C are the first of eight total components to release from the Alpine Status line and are now available at Alpine Authorized retailers and at Preferred Online Stores. Installation options can be found on the Alpine-USA website through the store locator.
Features: HDZ-653 Alpine Status 6.5” 3-Way Component Speaker Set (MAP $999.95) 6.5” Mid-bass, 3.5” Mid-range, 1.25” High-Range Driver 100W RMS 300W Peak Power Handling Frequency response: 55Hz – 40kHz Sensitivity: 88dB
HDZ-65C Alpine Status 6.5” 2-Way Component Speaker Set (MAP $749.95) 6.5” Mid-bass, 1.25” High-Range Driver 100W RMS 300W Peak Power Handling Frequency response: 55Hz – 40kHz Sensitivity: 88dB
COSTA MESA, CA (09.15.22) – MB Quart is heading back to the world’s BIGGEST Sand Sports Expo in the world. Thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors are planning to come together at the Orange County Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California, for the ultimate party at the dunes. MB Quart is planning to showcase award-winning UTV-Tuned Audio Kits that include: Polaris RZR, Can-Am X3, Polaris GENERAL, Polaris RANGER, Honda Talon, and Universal Kits.
Taking place over three days starting on Friday, September 16th, and running through Sunday, September 18th, the eBay Motors Sand Sports Super Show looks to deliver the latest Sand Rails, ATVs, UTVs, Side x Sides, apparel, and even accessories. MB Quart is continually investing in the UTV category and industry as the call for loud audio and adventure continues to demand more solutions and products. With having huge success in demonstrating and showcasing products at previous Sand Sports Super Show expos, 2022 looks to continue the trend.
Brian Sherman, Vice President of Product and Marketing, said, “We are very excited to continue attending Sand Sports Super Show expos and demonstrate award-winning audio and sound to dealers, distributor partners, and consumers. This is one event that we take very seriously, and we use this show as an opportunity to showcase our best and newest UTV offerings.”
For MB Quart, off-roading and adventure have served as a critical outlet for audio. Every UTV-Tuned Audio Kit features incredible durability that’s ready for the dunes and conditions ahead while presenting sound in loud and clean levels of listening. The freedom to explore and go wherever adventure calls should bring along the best standard and expectations in off-road audio with Music. Defined. adrenaline.
“In addition to showcasing our newest kits and builds, we are going there to support our dealer and distributor partners and talk with consumers. I am extremely excited to see what the 2022 Sand Sports Super Show expo brings and even more excited for everyone to see what MB Quart showcases with our award-winning audio,” concluded Sherman.
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