NEW YORK, NY (08.27.2021) – SiriusXM will offer subscribers an extensive play-by-play schedule for the 2021 college football season’s opening weeks, airing 86 live games from August 28 through September 6.

The opening week schedule on SiriusXM features games from every team from the Associated Press Top 25 poll, including #1 Alabama vs. #14 Miami (Sept. 4, 3:30 pm ET), the season’s first Top 10 matchup of #3 Clemson vs. #5 Georgia (Sept. 4, 7:30 pm ET) and the Top 25 matchups of #19 Penn State vs. #12 Wisconsin (Sept. 4, 12:00 pm ET), #17 Indiana vs. #18 Iowa (Sept. 4, 3:30 pm ET) and #23 Louisiana vs. #21 Texas (Sept. 4, 4:30 pm ET). For the full schedule of opening week games on SiriusXM, go to siriusxm.com/cfbonsxm.

Throughout the season, SiriusXM’s extensive college sports coverage will feature dozens of live college football games each week from the SEC, ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12, American Athletic and other conferences, plus Notre Dame, Army, Navy, and more.

SiriusXM is also expanding its HBCU coverage and will air multiple HBCU football games every week on the SXM App.

SiriusXM also offers fans the most in-depth radio coverage of the college game with daily talk, up-to-the-moment news and expert analysis on six college sports-focused channels – ESPNU Radio on SiriusXM (channel 84), SiriusXM ACC Radio (channel 371), SiriusXM Big Ten Radio (channel 372), SiriusXM Pac-12 Radio (channel 373), SiriusXM SEC Radio (channel 374) and SiriusXM Big 12 Radio (channel 375).

Dusty Dvoracek, the former Oklahoma Sooners standout and two-time first team All-Big 12 defensive lineman, joins former Florida State quarterback Danny Kanell this season as co-host of Dusty and Danny in the Morning (weekdays 7:00 – 10:00 am ET on ESPNU Radio). New additions to SiriusXM’s lineup of college football analysts include former Florida State DB Bryant McFadden and veteran broadcasters Alyssa Lang and Katie George. They join SiriusXM’s roster of expert hosts that features All Americans, National Champions, and former players and coaches, including Chris Doering, Eddie George, Ben Hartsock, Anthony Herron, Jacob Hester, Torry Holt, Brock Huard, Roddy Jones, Ryan Leaf, E.J. Manuel, Aaron Murray, Rick Neuheisel, Geoff Schwartz, Fozzy Whittaker and many others.

For more on what SiriusXM offers for college sports fans go to SiriusXM.com/CollegeSports.

TOLEDO, OH (08.26.2021) – The Great Alpine Wall Of Bass in the Car Stereo One showroom, in place now for 8 months, continues to add excitement while driving business.

On Tuesday, August 24th, an upgrade to further enhanced the flexibility of the Great Alpine Wall of Bass was completed. “We added the side-by-side pods, located on top of the wall, on a Bluetooth adapter to our Alpine water resistant 4-channel amp. A smartphone now controls the whole wall. The setup at Car Stereo One in Toledo is certainly one of the best displays in the country,” Alpine’s Chris Reavis related. Reavis, along with Steve McGaffee-Online Marketing, were part of the team that installed the Alpine Great Wall of Bass back in January of this year.

Parker Lopez, Car Stereo One GM stated, “The Great Alpine Wall of Bass is truly amazing. When we crank it up the store’s front windows shake. When young drivers, who live on their cell phones, hear the bass they are blown away. That makes them want bass in their rides. They bring their friends back to the store for a demo of real bass. Our sales of Alpine subs and amps, along with source units, have definitely increased this year.”

Steve Braun, President of Car Stereo One, stated, “I believe that it is up to our industry, retailers and vendors alike, to bring excitement back to car audio. With the Great Alpine Wall of Bass we created an exciting in-store experience for consumers in Toledo and the surrounding area.

The Great Alpine Wall of Bass features 30 woofers and 30 amps. It was the first of its kind in the whole country and definitely brought excitement back to car audio in the Toledo area. The 30 Alpine S-SB12V Halo woofer system links to create a wall across one side of the showroom. The 30 KTA-200M PowerPack mono amplifiers are mounted in a corner by the Great Alpine Wall of Bass.

Continuing, Braun offered, “The Great Alpine Wall of Bass came about following staff conversations with our area Alpine brand representative Dan Sparks. We were talking about car audio in the old days. One thing led to another. We took our ideas, with Steve McGaffee-Online Marketing, to Alpine and they gave the green light to go ahead with the project. The product was ordered and when it arrived in January Chris Reavis came up from Chicago and we knocked out the installation which took 3 days to get all in place.”

“The Great Alpine Wall of Bass is definitely being heard and felt. Our staff on the floor gets a lot of attention when they crank the volume. We are running some contests on social media. Our customers are able to snap images and make videos in front of the Great Alpine Wall of Bass which they can post on Tik Tok and other platforms for prizes. We plan a grand prize for the most views. A big thank you for the support from Alpine, Online Marketing and the work of our team,” Braun concluded.

Visit carstereo1.com and alpine-usa.com for more.

WESTMINSTER, CA (08.26.2021) – Maxar Technologies (NYSE:MAXR) (TSX:MAXR) today announced it received an order to build another geostationary communications satellite for longtime customer SiriusXM, following the SXM-9 satellite order that was announced earlier this month.

SXM-10, a high-powered digital audio radio satellite, will be built on Maxar’s proven 1300-class platform at the company’s manufacturing facility in Palo Alto, California.

Maxar has been building satellites for SiriusXM for more than two decades, including the first-generation Sirius satellites launched in 2000, the second-generation Sirius satellites launched in 2009 and 2013, and the company’s third-generation satellites, the last one of which was launched earlier this year.

“Maxar has been manufacturing communications satellites for SiriusXM for decades, and we’re proud to continue this relationship for both SXM-9 and SXM-10,” said Chris Johnson, Maxar’s Senior Vice President of Space Programs Delivery.

Visit maxar.com and siriusxm.com for more.

LIBERTYVILLE, IL (08.25.2021) – MB Quart audio levels up with more power and layers for a clean bass game impact. ALL-NEW for 2021, MB Quart Reference RW1 subwoofers bring out more bass impact from every song and genre of music. Maintaining clarity on every bass drop brings music to new levels of listening with dynamic and earth-shaking playback. Both Reference RW1 subwoofers unleash a whirlwind of deeper and steady bass while providing clean levels of undistorted listening. With a double-stitched surround and a dualpolycotton spider with double centering, every beat, thump, and drop will become a blast of adrenaline.

Brian Sherman, Vice President of Product and Marketing, said, “MB Quart has long been known for world-class speakers. We’re proud to be launching a new line of subwoofers that are commensurate with our legendary speaker performance. These high-power monsters will bring any audio system to life with high-output yet natural-sounding bass.”

Both Reference RW1 subwoofers bring HUGE power while adding layers upon layers of heavier bass impact. With th two models to choose from, including a 12-inch, 2000-watt subwoofer and a 10-inch, 1600-watt subwoofer: audio will transform with louder power that’s crystal clear.

Featuring push and insert style terminals for easy installation and a pressure-treated, double-stitched foam surround with a dual-poly cotton spider for a distortion-free listening session, audio will come alive with rich, clean playback.

Features Include

• HIGH-QUALITY DUAL-POLYCOTTON SPIDERS
Rear ventilation and various pole core holes guarantee high load capacity and compression-free reproduction for a crystal clear sound
• DOUBLE-STITCHED FOAM SURROUNDS
Prevent unwanted roll effects while allowing linear cone deflection
• OSCILLATING VOICE COILS
Provide motive force to the cone by reaction of magnetic field for clearer, louder sound
• PUSH & INSERT STYLE TERMINALS
Create a quick and easy installation
• NON-PRESSED PAPER CONE WITH COATING
Adds clarity and precision to the tone of the sound

Get ready for bass from a subwoofer lineup that encompasses every song while maintaining the superior standard of Music. Defined. from power that is clean, loud, and adds out more depth to listening. Hear every layer of detail with Reference RW1 subwoofers. Make sure to contact your sales representative or customer service at 847-540-7700 immediately to secure your order.

Visit mbquart.com for more.

HOLLY HILL, FL (08.25.2021) – Metra Electronics is now shipping a new dash kit designed to upgrade 2021-up* Ford E-Series Cutaway models to fit a larger Double-DIN aftermarket radio.

The 95-5860G dash kit uses a trim panel to cover the minor cutting modifications required to fit the larger radio into the factory dash panel. The trim panel is textured, painted gray, and made from the highest quality ABS plastic to match the original factory appearance.

An installation video (see above) is available from Metra’s YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/5ELMSTBBeIs and additional installation accessories can be seen at MetraOnline.com.

95-5860G Product Specifications

• Fits 2021-up* Ford E-Series Cutaway
• Designed for a Double-DIN radio
• Requires cutting for minor dashboard modifications
• The included trim panel covers the modifications to the factory dash panel
• Textured and painted gray to match the factory appearance

Visit MetraOnline.com for more.

DIAMOND BAR, CA (08.24.2021) – “At a time when COVID is back in the headlines, SEMA wants you to know that the association is 100% committed to holding the 2021 SEMA Show, November 2–5, and showcasing two years of product innovations, vehicle trends, and industry-leading education. The SEMA Show is the only place in the world that brings together the people, products, vehicles, and ideas that drive the aftermarket industry,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events.

Concerning safety measures, the COVID landscape and state and local requirements are changing week to week. With this rapid pace of change, SEMA expects to know more in the coming weeks about the specific measures that will be required in November.   

“Meanwhile, the basics are in place. The Las Vegas Convention Center has been awarded the GBAC STAR certification, which demonstrates the highest standards for daily cleaning, air filtration, and sanitization. It is the gold standard for safe facilities,” said Gattuso. 

Select aisles have been widened for enhanced attendee flow. An updated floorplan will also make the Show easier to navigate and allows for optimal locations for new and returning event features.

“SEMA is committed to delivering an event that exhibitors and attendees can rely on to network and conduct business,” said Gattuso. “We are working with Nevada authorities amidst an evolving landscape to deliver an outstanding event consistent with local health and safety requirements in November.”

To register and learn more about the 2021 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com. 

TORNONTO, CANADA (08.23.2021) – CanadianMobileAudio.com is extremely excited to announce their next training event in September.

The new CMA Industry Week Fall Workshops will showcase 7 Days of Virtual Hands-On Training Sessions in a daily themed format. Slated for Sept. 13th to 19th, the schedule features over 50 hours of workshops and roundtable discussions designed to develop the fundamental knowledge and hands-on skills that will take your shop to the next level.

DAY 1 – Source Units
DAY 2 – Remote Starters & Security
DAY 3 – ADAS (Advanced Driver – Assistance Systems)
DAY 4 – Lighting Systems
DAY 5 – Installation Bay
DAY 6 – DSP Tuning Part 1
DAY 7 – DSP Tuning Part 2

Each themed day and unique session will target specialty retailers, sales professionals and installation technicians to keep your business on the cutting edge. In addition, every evening will also feature a CMA LIVE Industry Roundtable discussion where installers, technicians and sales managers will share their knowledge and experiences within the mobile electronics community.

Stay tuned on CanadianMobileAudio.com/workshops for a complete detailed schedule and list of all presenting brands coming soon.