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Cadence Partners with Car Audio Influencer – Jacob Viral

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INDUSTRY, CA (03.03.2021) – Cadence is passionate about partnering with influencers in the Car Audio industry to provide car audio aficionados with authentic information and content about Cadence products. Recently, we partnered with Jacob from Jacob Viral and sent him our Ultra Shock and Wild Beast subwoofers so we could show off our Cadence Sound! Jacob Viral unboxed and did a nice inspection of the products.

The Wild Beast Subwoofer has a name that speaks for itself. With longer linear excursion, improved power handling and excellent sound quality, Wild Beasts offer the ultimate performance in SQL Subwoofers. The materials compliment the design, with high strength aramid fiber reinforced pulp cone, high strength black fiberglass dust cap, new die cast baskets, improved stronger & larger motor structures, and 10 Gauge high current push pin terminals.

Ultra Shock Subwoofers are engineered for performance and sound quality. New materials used for surround and spider, revised stronger baskets, and improved stronger / larger motor structures.

Visit cadencesound.com and follow Jacob Viral on YouTube for more.

SiriusXM and the Recording Academy Launch The GRAMMY Channel to Celebrate Music’s Biggest Night

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NEW YORK, NY (03.02.2021) – SiriusXM and the Recording Academy join forces to celebrate the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards with the launch of The GRAMMY Channel.

The GRAMMY Channel will feature a variety of music from this year’s nominees across the GRAMMY Awards’ 30 Fields, including top nominees Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Brittany Howard, DaBaby, Dua Lipa, Harry Styles, Justin Bieber, Megan Thee Stallion, Phoebe Bridgers, Post Malone, Roddy Ricch, Taylor Swift and more, all leading up to the live broadcast of Music’s Biggest Night on March 14 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

Listeners can also expect to hear music from GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Honorees such as Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, Salt-n-Pepa, Selena and Talking Heads, as well as exclusive interviews with music’s biggest stars from behind the scenes at the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards. 

For a complete nominations list, visit www.grammy.com

The limited-edition channel will begin March 2 at 12 p.m. ET and run through March 14 on channel 104.  For all information on The GRAMMY Channel visit: siriusxm.com/GRAMMY

SiriusXM’s The GRAMMY Channel is available to listeners nationwide on SiriusXM radios, on the SiriusXM app and at home with Amazon Alexa, the Google Assistant or however they stream in their house.  Streaming access is included for most subscribers.

Visit www.siriusxm.com/ways-to-listen for more.

SoundSkins Releases New Template Kits for F-150 and Camaro

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CERRITOS, CA (03.02.2021) – See below for details about new SoundSkins templates for select Ford F-150 and Chevy Camaro models.

SoundSkins Pro Ford 150 4-Door Template Kit | 2009 to 2014

Inspired by their best selling kit, SoundSkins is releasing the Pro Ford F150 4-Door Template Kit 2015-2021.

The SoundSkins Pro Ford F150 4-Door Template Kit is a pre-cut sound dampening kit that will provide coverage for your front and back passenger and driver doors.

Designed to allow owners of older F150 models to have a pre-cut door kit to make installation seamless. It significantly reduces your installation time and ensures that you are not stuck with leftover product once complete.

SoundSkins Pro Chevy Camaro Template Kit 2010 to 2015

The SoundSkins Pro Chevy Camaro Template Kit is a pre-cut sound dampening kit designed to provide full coverage insulation throughout your cabin, from doors to floors. Your car is sure to look and sound great from the inside and out!

This kit will help to decrease road noise and improve the performance of your car audio system by directing sound back into your cabin.

Kits will be dropping this month.

For more info or questions, call 877-211-5597 or visit soundskins.com

SEMA News 35 Under 35 Nominations Open – Honor Your Company’s Rising Star

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (03.01.2021) – The September 2021 issue of SEMA News will highlight rising stars in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2021—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

Many SEMA members are currently working with creative young professionals who are already industry trailblazers. They may have played key roles in leveraging new and emerging technologies with a traditional automotive aftermarket business to expand company reach, improve product development, energize marketing efforts or upgrade customer interaction.

They could be budding talents at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands or innovators who have launched companies that might become big names in the future. What they all will have in common are fresh ideas, enthusiasm, charisma and the drive to succeed.

Nominate a candidate now for the 2021 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31.

SEMA News looks for candidates drawn from diverse industry segments who are already making a significant impact through their leadership within their organizations or businesses. Entrepreneurship, commitment, insight, innovation, integrity, responsibility, demonstrated skill, involvement and success within the marketplace weigh heavily in the decision-making process. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

CMA CONNECTED Connects with Importel and XS Power Batteries

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TORONTO, CANADA (03.01.2021) – On Friday, February 26th, Ben Woo hosted a CMA CONNECTED session featuring Importel National Sales Manager Kelly Holley and Shawn Mayo from XS Power Batteries.

XS Power Batteries recently partnered with Importel to distribute the company’s broad, ever growing, line of batteries and associated products across Canada.

During the CMA CONNECTED session Mayo provided an overview of the XS Power lineup plus a sneak preview of exciting new products coming from XS Power.

Holley conveyed products from XS Power Batteries would be a positive addition to the product mix of 12volt retailers across Canada.

XS Power offers a lineup of 12V, 14V and 16V AMG and Lithium batteries. Based in Knoxville TN the company recently opened a facility in Las Vegas, NV.

For more, check out the CMA CONNECTED session at canadianmobileaudio.com and 4xspower.com

MTX Appoints Rock-N-Rev Sales in MINKS States

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PHOENIX, AZ (02.26.2021) – MiTek Corporation has announced the hiring of ROCK-N-REV Sales & Marketing to represent MTX Audio in the Midwest states.

Long time industry veteran Jeff (Boody) Budin will service MTX in the states of NE, IA, KS, MO, and Southern IL.

Jeff Budin pictured with MTX Top Selling TERMINATOR Bass Package.

 “Jeff is no stranger to the MTX family and we’re happy to welcome him back.” stated MiTek Director of Sales and Marketing Jason Fickas, “The timing couldn’t be better. With Jeff’s strict focus on dealer support and a history of territory development along with our aggressive product plans, the coming years will be very exciting together”

MTX remains one of the most iconic brands in the 12-Volt Industry and now with strict MAP Policies in place it’s easy to see why the company sees a bright future with Budin back at the helm.

The new MTX Powersports Merch Kit includes POP plus a floor standing display. 

For more information on MTX availability in the Midwest please contact ROCK-N-REV Sales at rocknrevsales@gmail.com    

Rockford Fosgate Begins Shipping New Motorsports Can Speakers

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TEMPE, AZ (02.25.2021) – Rockford Fosgate has announced that the new Motorsports Can Speakers have started to ship to authorized retail stores. M2WL-65MB and M0WL-65MB are shipping now with the M1WL-65MB expected to ship in March.

Designed rugged and rock solid, the new line-up of 6.5-inch Motorsports Cans is built for true outdoor audio performance. All models are engineered for the perfect fit and finish with customized features including a universal clamping system that fits 1 to 2-inch round bars as well as 360-degree rotating logos on the rear of the can.

To ensure efficient and secure plug and play connectivity, Deutsch connectors are integrated into the design on all Rockford Fosgate MotoCan speakers. An IPX6 certification verifying that these components withstand water, sand, dirt, mud, and harsh UV rays, makes these purpose-built Element Ready drivers capable of performing in any motorsports environment.

The M1 and M2 models are equipped with Color Optix RGB LED Lighting and are designed to pair with the Color Optix  Controller and RF Connect App for complete lighting command at your fingertips. The 360-degree rotating rear logo is also illuminated by RGB LED lighting on these models.

MotoCan Line-up Includes:

  • M2WL-65MB               M2 6.5” MotoCan Speaker     150-watt RMS, 600-Watt Peak
  • M1WL-65MB               M1 6.5” MotoCan Speaker     75-watt RMS, 300-Watt Peak
  • M0WL-65MB               M0 6.5” MotoCan Speaker     65-watt RMS, 250-Watt Peak
  • 2 Year Warranty

Visit rockfordfosgate.com for more.

AccuAir Suspension Launches ePlus App for e-LEVEL+ Air Management System

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MERRITT ISLAND, FL (02.25.2021) – AccuAir Suspension, maker of next generation air suspension control products, has launched the ePlus air management system app. The new app allows users of AccuAir Suspension e-LEVEL+ Air Management System products to control the ride height of their car or truck from a smartphone, eliminating the need for a secondary control source.

Traditionally, e-LEVEL+ products required the use of a handheld remote to manage the height-based electronic leveling process. The new ePlus app, powered by Bluetooth 5.0, works in partnership with, or independently of the secondary control source.

“AccuAir is continuously focused on delivering next generation air suspension control, and the launch of the ePlus app is the latest result,” said Ryan Rutledge, AccuAir Suspension director of controls. “We’re proud to be launching this app as our first re-emergence into the market since being acquired by Arnott LLC. AccuAir customers have waited some time for this app, and we’re confident that all of the features we’ve packed into it will provide the convenience and control they’re looking for.”

Some of the key features of the ePlus app include:

• Real-Time Height Streaming
• Manual Controls
• Over-the-Air Updates
• Valet Mode Setting
• No Height Sensor Mode
• Recalibration “LITE”
• Service Routines
• System Diagnostic
• ECU Backlighting
• Password Protection

Real-time height streaming provides a live display of the percentage of suspension travel for each individual corner, along with the target height when the system is in position with RideMonitor. This accurate depiction of air ride height streaming allows users to visualize their system in real time.

System diagnostic helps aide users in the height sensor installation process, often one of the most difficult parts of the system to install. This screen provides a live view of the system voltages (pressure sensor, height sensors, battery) while allowing for manual adjustments. Additionally, it indicates if calibration is complete, number of corners attached, ignition state and handbrake state.

ECU backlighting allows a user to change the color and brightness of the integrated ECU LEDs, providing the ability to customize the light color of your secondary control unit.

The highly anticipated ePlus app, available on both Android and Apple devices, is cross-functional with AccuAir systems that run with or without height sensors.

Visit www.accuair.com for more.

KICKER Returns Its Brand and Award-Winning Rides to the Lone Star Throwdown

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STILLWATER, OK (02.24.2021) – This weekend KICKER Audio will sponsor the Lone Star Throwdown (LST) for the sixth straight year. The show will take place Feb 26-28 at the Lone Star Expo Center in Conroe, Texas, and though KICKER will not have the physical presence it once had, the brand will still be represented by award-winning show trucks.

A past “Top 100” award winner, KICKER’s own Tim Smith will take his custom 1994 Chevy C1500 to the show. A member of KICKER’s Special Projects team, Smith runs a pair of KICKER IQ1000.5 5-channel amplifiers, KICKER Q-Class component speakers and KICKER CompRT slim subwoofers as the cornerstone of his system.

On behalf of KICKER, LST promoters will offer credit of up to $2000 in KICKER audio equipment to a pair of lucky winners as part of show prize giveaways.

“One system always goes to the person that gets the ‘Hard-Luck Award’,” said Jarrod Dunahoo, one of the Showdown organizers. “The other system, in our travels throughout the weekend, we try to find a vehicle that could actually use a system. We call that the ‘Promoter’s Pick’.”

During the 10th anniversary of the popular show, more than 2,000 show cars have already pre-registered. LST officials anticipate attendance exceeding 15,000 people this year, with Top 100 and Best-of-Show awards being presented, along with a number of other cash prizes.

For more information on LST, consumers can visit www.lonestarthrowdown.com.

Rockford Fosgate Begins Shipping New M5 Amplifiers

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TEMPE, AZ (02.24.2021) – Rockford Fosgate the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, is now shipping the 5-channel and mono-block model of the new M5 amplifier line. The 800-watt 4-channel is expected to begin shipping in March. 

IPX6 rated, the M5 amplifiers are purpose-built to stand up to the outdoor environment, including water, dust, mud, and UV rays so that they perform in all marine, motorcycle, and motorsports installations. All are equipped with a full complement of smart features like C.L.E.A.N. technology for fast and accurate setup, “auto-sense” turn-on for use with high level inputs, and a top mounted control panel sealed by a smoked plexiglass cover completing the amps sleek industrial look.

If the amplifier is being installed into one of Rockford’s new Polaris RZR or Can-am Maverick X3 stage kits set-up is incredibly simple out of the box with the preset switch in the on position no settings or adjustments are needed. Simply flip the switch to the off position to customize set-up for all other applications.

The new M5 series amplifiers are the first in Rockford’s portfolio to carry a dynamic output power rating in line with the updated CTA-2006 standard measured to simulate real world music applications.

M5 Models include:

  • 2 Year Warranty

Visit rockfordfosgate.com for more.