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Nakamichi Car Audio Adds Clifton Brown as Technical Support Coordinator

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MIAMI, FL (09.09.2020) – In response to growing U.S. sales Nakamichi Car Audio created a new position to head up technical support. Industry veteran Clifton Brown has been hired to coordinate technical support for the company. Diplomat Trading President David Bradman hired Mr. Brown and Robin McNeal, Nakamichi Car Audio National Sales Manager, made the announcement to the company’s sales reps last week.

“Clifton brings with him a wide range of 12-volt experience from retail installation to factory support,” stated Robin McNeal. “I have known Clifton for a number of years, and he is a great addition to our team.”

Clifton Brown, Technical Support Coordinator

“I’m pleased to be a part of Nakamichi Car Audio and work with Robin McNeal,” stated Clifton, “I also look forward to building the brand reputation as we navigate this new normal.”

Nakamichi Tech Support can be reached 10am to 7 pm ET (7am to 4pm PT) toll free at (800) 426-9225. Tech emails should be addressed to nakamichitech@diplomat1.com

Most recently Brown worked collaboratively over 10 years with PAC and AAMP of America. 

Diplomat Trading serves as the exclusive agent for Nakamichi Car Audio in the United States. Earlier this month McNeal celebrated his one-year anniversary as National Sales Manager for the brand.

Visit www.nakamichicaraudio.com for more.

SiriusXM’s Live NFL Coverage for 2020 Season Begins Sept. 10

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NEW YORK, NY (09.09.2020) – SiriusXM has announced its comprehensive coverage of the 2020 NFL season, which will deliver live broadcasts of every game as well as new exclusive shows and in-depth 24/7 news and talk on the SiriusXM NFL Radio channel.

The 101st NFL season begins on Thursday, September 10 (8:20 pm ET) when the Houston Texans visit the Super Bowl LIV Champion Kansas City Chiefs in a rematch of last season’s AFC Divisional Playoff game. Throughout the season all NFL games through Super Bowl LV will air nationwide on SiriusXM radios.  Games are also available on the SiriusXM app and at home on connected devices and speakers for authenticated subscribers with the SiriusXM All Access package.

SiriusXM offers play-by-play channels dedicated to the official radio broadcasts of every NFL team, giving its subscribers access to both the home and visiting team broadcasts for every game.  SiriusXM’s NFL schedule will also include multiple Spanish-language broadcasts.  Schedules can be found at SiriusXM.com/NFLschedule20.

In addition to live play-by-play, subscribers continue to get in-depth and comprehensive NFL talk 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the SiriusXM NFL Radio channel, with new programming for 2020.

This season, SiriusXM NFL Radio will launch a new weekly show dedicated to the Las Vegas Raiders, hosted by Raiders great and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Mike Haynes and Las Vegas-based SiriusXM host JT The Brick (aka John Tournour).  Silver & Black Radio will debut September 9 and air every Wednesday (7:00-8:00 pm ET) throughout the season on SiriusXM NFL Radio.  Haynes and JT will focus on the 2020 Raiders team that’s settling into its new home city of Las Vegas, and they will also look back at the storied history of the Silver and Black with storytelling and interviews with Raiders legends.

The daily programming lineup on SiriusXM NFL Radio features shows hosted by NFL experts and interviews with players, coaches and executives from around the league.

Legendary quarterback Brett Favre will return to host his award-winning show, The SiriusXM Blitz with Brett Favre and Bruce Murray, every Tuesday (11:00 am – noon ET) starting today. 

Former NFL wide receiver Torrey Smith and former NFL quarterback Jordan Palmer are new additions to the SiriusXM NFL Radio roster this season.  Both will be hosts on the channel’s morning show The Opening Drive (7:00-10:00 am ET) – Smith on Mondays and Palmer on Thursdays.  They will co-host with former NFL safety and veteran SiriusXM host Solomon Wilcots, who is the new daily host of The Opening Drive this season.

The SiriusXM NFL Radio lineup also adds a new daily show, Airing It Out, hosted by SiriusXM’s Bob Papa and former coach Charlie Weis (weekdays, 10:00 am – noon ET).

SiriusXM NFL Radio’s team of analysts also includes Hall of Famers Gil Brandt, Derrick Brooks, Tim Brown, James Lofton, Anthony Munoz and Bill Polian, former NFL executives Mark Dominik and Pat Kirwan, and former players Erik Coleman, Charles Davis, David Diehl, Bruce Gradkowski, A.J. Hawk, Torry Holt, Brad Hopkins, Ed McCaffrey, Jim Miller, Kirk Morrison, Brady Quinn, Geoff Schwartz and Max Starks. 

SiriusXM NFL Radio voices also include a number of NFL insiders and radio veterans including Howard Balzer, Vic Carucci, Adam Caplan, John Clayton, Brian Custer, Zig Fracassi, Mike Keith, Dan Leberfeld, Bill Lekas, Alex Marvez, Lance Medow, Tom Pelissero, Shae Peppler, Jeff Rickard, Steve Torre, Evan Washburn and Cole Wright.

Authenticated subscribers can also get SiriusXM NFL Radio programming On Demand via the SiriusXM app and at SiriusXM.com, allowing them to listen to their favorite shows when they want.

Go to SiriusXM.com/NFLonSXM for more info.

Cadence Sound Stays Connected with Summer Giveaway in August

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INDUSTRY, CA (09.08.2020) – Cadence Sound loves to stay connected with the audio community. They understand that due to Covid-19, some of their customers have been affected financially. The company decided to do a monthly giveaway all summer so that Cadence aficionados can still enjoy their passions without worry.

Cadence just wrapped up its final Giveaway for the summer and the August winner is Cory, from Palestine, TX. Cory opted in to win a pair of Cadence UD10 Subwoofers. The Cadence UD subwoofers have been designed with a “Great Bang for The Buck” approach. Giving high performance, rigid construction and peace of mind that it will last.

There are options to meet 450 – 1000 watts of Max Power handling and sizes in 8”, 10” and 12”. They feature a robust suspension with Santoprene Rubber roll surround and long-lasting CONEX spider. Don’t forget the motor structure with its integrated heatsink to help dissipate heat from the magnet. All of these to lower distortion and keep everything moving in a linear motion all while keeping your vibe alive.

Visit cadencesound.com for more.

Design Engineering Unveils Black Titanium Sleeving

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AVON LAKE, OH (09.08.2020) -Protect your wires, lines and cables from the damaging effects of high temperatures with new Black Titanium Protect-A-Sleeve line sleeves from Design Engineering, Inc.

Capable of withstanding temperatures of up to 1,800° F direct heat and 2,500° F radiant heat, the line sleeves are offered in 1/2″ and 1″ inner diameters for all of your under-hood wire, line and cable protection needs.

“We have taken our Titanium LR™ technology and made it into the best protection sleeve on the market,” said Mike Buca of DEI. “Black Titanium Protect-A-Sleeve includes plain heat-shrink tubes to seal the sleeving ends and can cover standard hose clamps for a clean look.”

The 1/2″ ID will fit larger spark plug wires, protecting them from hot exhaust manifolds and headers. Black Titanium Protect-A-Shield is available in retail sizing of 1″ ID x 3 ft, 1/2″ ID by 3 ft and 1/2″ ID x 6 ft. DEI’s Original Titanium line sleeves are also available.

For more information about Black Titanium Protect-A-Sleeve and DEI’s complete line of heat and sound control products, visit www.designengineering.com.

Rockford Fosgate Color Optix 12-inch Subwoofers Available Now

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TEMPE, AZ (09.04.2020) – Rockford Fosgate the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, is happy to announce that they are now shipping the new 12-inch M2 Color Optix subwoofers. They are available in infinite baffle or small sealed options and provide outstanding output no matter the space. With class-leading output, total lighting control and grille customization, these subs ensure an on-water experience second to none.

Customers may choose variety of cosmetic configurations including black, white, black with stainless insert, or white with stainless insert then customize them by connecting an optional Color Optix Controller and RF Connect App that adds the ability to select their own light color and patterns.

These subwoofers are part of the Element Ready line-up that Rockford Fosgate introduced last November. They feature the IP67 certified rating as well as Deutsch and Amphenol connectors for true plug and play integration and Rockford’s VERSA switch for series or parallel wiring at the flip of switch.

New M2 Series Subwoofers:

  • M2D2-12S/ M2D2-12SB  10″ DVC 2Ω Color Optix Sealed Enclosure Marine Subwoofer 
  • M2D4-12S / M2D4-12SB 10″ DVC 4Ω Color Optix Sealed Enclosure Marine Subwoofer 
  • M2D2-12I / M2D2-12IB   10″ DVC 2Ω Color Optix Infinite Baffle Marine Subwoofer 
  • M2D4-12I / M2D4-12IB   10″ DVC 4Ω Color Optix Infinite Baffle Marine Subwoofer 

For more information on the complete line of Color Optix products, visit RockfordFosgate.com.

PowerBass Shipping New OE-400 4″ Mid-Range BOSE Drop in Replacement

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ONTARIO, CA (09.04.2020) – PowerBass noticed a lack of a good replacement option for one of the most troublesome speakers for installers and DIY’ers to effectively replace without removing entire enclosures or using oversized or mis matched impedance speakers.

No highs no lows? Then look no further than our OE-400 BOSE replacement speaker to wake up the audio in your late model vehicle or simply replace one that has worn from ages of use.

Click here to visit the OE-400 product page.

To stand the test of time but also maintain the best possible sound, they utilized a treated pressed paper cone, with a nylon accordion style surround. This keeps the sonic nuances similar for the application while utilizing a stronger motor structure and fine tuning of the OE-400 also brings out more of the sound you have been missing from your late model OEM system.

Utilizing a 2-OHM voice coil the OE Series is engineered to work in some late model and most modern vehicles where a lower OHM rating is required. This lower impedance will make more efficient use of your OEM amplifier’s power with a perfect match.

Visit powerbassusa.com for more.

PowerBass Releases New Universal Hideaway Bluetooth Receiver

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ONTARIO, CA (09.03.2020) – Adding your favorite MP3 player to your system couldn’t be easier with the XL-BTR1 Universal Hideaway Bluetooth Receiver.

Designed to tuck away behind a panel the XL-BTR1 is a direct connect device to our XL Series Amplifiers using the 3.5mm AUX OUTPUT that can plug directly into the amplifiers 3.5mm input.

The XL-BTR1 is easy to install and integrate to your amplified aftermarket sound system giving you a wireless source and the ability to control it without ever picking up your MP3 player for vehicle safety. They are also water resistant for use on motorcycles, boats or off-road vehicles without worry in extreme conditions.

Click here to visit the XL-BTR1 product page.

Visit powerbassusa.com for more.

Axxess Now Shipping New Plug-N-Play DSP Solutions for Multiple Brands

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HOLLY HILL, FL (09.03.2020) – Axxess by Metra Electronics is now shipping new AXDSP-X packages designed for Chrysler, Ford, GM, Hyundai/Kia and a new water-resistant solution for Harley-Davidson. These DSP kits include Axxess’s 10-channel digital signal processor and a vehicle-specific wiring harness for convenient plug-n-play installation.

The patented AXDSP-X features 6 inputs, 10 individually assignable outputs with a 31-band graphic EQ on each channel and high, low, and bandpass filters. Also included in these packages is a bass knob for level control of the subwoofer amplifier and if needed, a data interface for seamless integration with the OEM vehicle technology. The following new packages are now shipping:

AXDSPX-HD1

Saddle Tramp DSP Package for Harley-Davidson:

A new water-resistant package, the AXDSPX-HD1, is now available for select 1998-2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycles, with or without an amplified sound system. The amplifier, if equipped, does not need to be retained. This package has a water-resistant case for the AXDSP-X with zip tie mounts and includes a vehicle-specific T-harness with a rubber boot that snaps into the housing, designed for outdoor use. All wiring for this product will be done at the radio location and it is Micro “B” USB updatable. This Axxess package is in stock and available now under Metra’s Saddle Tramp motorcycle accessories product line.

Axxess has recently updated all of their part numbers; the AX-DSP-X is now the AXDSP-X, with kits and harnesses following these same part number updates. Additional product information is available at AxxessInterfaces.com and installers can look for live webinars from the Metra YouTube channel to learn more about these products.

Amplified Bluetooth Rocker Media Controller from SSV Works Now Available

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OXNARD, CA (09.02.2020) – SSV Works has announced its new MRB2R amplified Bluetooth rocker media controller is now available for order with an MSRP of $149.99, and is scheduled to ship early September 2020.

“Rocker media controllers are not new, but we reinvented it by adding an integrated amplifier and 360-degree rotary volume knob,” said Trevor Kaplan, SSV Works CEO. “The MRB2R’s compact design easily mounts in a standard rocker switch location and allows you to wirelessly stream audio from your smartphone to control volume, track, and play/pause. We’re taking Plug-&-Play to the next level…just add speakers! It’s the smallest, most complete controller in the industry.”

Additional MRB2R features include:                                       

  • 4-channel 200-watt amplifier
  • 360-degree rotary volume knob
  • Hyper-white back lit weather-proof rubber buttons
  • Select Bluetooth or Aux input sources
  • Easy Plug-&-Play solution
  • Quick access audio controls while wearing gloves
  • Expandable with an additional amp using the low-level 4v input

For more information, visit www.SSVWorks.com, call 818-991-1SSV (1778), or email sales@SSVworks.com.

K40 Electronics Releases Its First Portable Radar Detector with Optional Remote Control and Laser Defuser Integration

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ELGIN, IL (09.02.2020) – K40 Electronics has introduced the Platinum100 Series portable radar & laser detectors. The Platinum100 is engineered to be the best, customizable speeding ticket defense available with over 40 years of cutting-edge product focus. All K40 Electronics products are backed by the world’s first and most comprehensive Ticket-Free Guarantee.

Long-Range Radar Receiver Technology

The new Platinum Series Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) radar receiver is more sensitive and has increased overall performance, more range, and allows more customization options. This new receiver assists drivers when it counts by offering up to 40% greater sensitivity and range on all police radar bands. Drivers can also expect more filtration options and tailored alert preferences giving more advanced warnings with fewer false alerts.

New Display and Convenience Options 

OLED Multi-Color Display – Drivers will be able to choose from a variety of options to customize the display for their vehicle’s aesthetics and driving preferences. These customizable features include display color, display layout, 3-bar or 5-bar signal strength readout, All-Threat Mode, vehicle battery voltage, and clock readout.

USB Port: future-ready- Easy to update if and when new threats emerge.

Headphone jack – Allows alerts to be heard using in-ear 8-ohm headphones or an external speaker. Vehicle and motorcycle drivers can use this jack as an additional option for hearing radar and laser alerts.

Single-cup swivel mount – This mount is a robust and durable mount that limits vibrations and allows drivers to adjust the unit for optimum viewing angles. Drivers in all vehicles will be able to mount their Platinum100 for maximum visibility and accessibility.

Power supplies: Two power cords included –One 10 foot straight cord for hardwiring the Platinum100 in one vehicle and a 4.6-foot coiled cord for use in a second vehicle.

Focus on the Real Threats with Advanced Filtering

Radar Band Selectivity – Drivers will be able to select how much or little of the K-band or Ka-band frequency spectrum they want to be alerted to. By focusing on specific band segments, drivers can expect increased warning times.

Ka-Band Filter – Ka-band filter enables filtration of Ka-band non-police radar signals, such as other radar detectors and satellite broadcast bands. Drivers will enjoy the confidence of filtering out the non-police alerts and knowing where the real threats are. Just like K40’s K-band filter, used to silence vehicles with radar-based safety features, this filter does not affect the Platinum100’s range and performance against police threats. 

Auto Filter – The “Auto” setting in the City/Highway filter automatically adjusts range and sensitivity based on your vehicle’s speed. This feature is perfect for drivers who like a “set it and forget it” approach to minimizing non-police alerts in low-speed situations while maintaining maximum sensitivity in higher speed scenarios. 

MultaRadar CD/CT Detection – Enable this feature for advanced warning to MRCD speed cameras found in select cities in the US and Canada.

 All New Customization and Add-On Options

World’s First Remote Control Option – Never take your eyes off the road again  

The K40 Platinum100 is the world’s first portable radar detector to offer a remote control option. For the first time, drivers will have the option of purchasing the Platinum100 with a wireless RF remote control included (K40-100 RC). Remote controls put all the control functions of the system at the driver’s fingertips. With this new technology, drivers will no longer have to reach across their dash to the windshield to adjust their Platinum100’s customizable settings. 

Connected Laser Defusers-Laser protection, not just detection

The Platinum100 is K40’s first-ever portable with the option of integrating alerts from K40’s Laser Defusers. Sold separately and requiring professional installation, the Laser Defusers plug into the Platinum100 and give driver’s laser alert information and Defuser function control, providing complete protection from both radar and laser speeding tickets.

Laser Defuser Transmit Control – If equipped, drivers can now switch Laser Defusers to receive-only mode at any time during a police laser encounter with a quick press of the mute button. This feature allows the driver to instantly turn off the jamming signal transmitted to the laser gun and allow police to obtain a speed reading. 

External Mute Button- Drivers will now have the option to purchase an external mute button to be installed in an easy-to-reach location inside their vehicle. Easy access for quick mute and Defuser control.

“K40 has a history of integration, ease of use, and customization,” said Rachel Clark, K40’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “K40 is offering all of this with the Platinum100; along with the convenience and safety of a remote control option, drivers will enjoy more range and performance than ever before.”

K40 Feature Favorites

While the new Platinum100 Series includes many technological and feature enhancements, drivers have the same confidence-inspiring features that made K40 Electronics the most trusted name in ticket-free protection: 

  • GPS features like:
    • Mark To Mute- Mute a non-police radar signal in a specific area.
    • Mark To Alert- Alert to a specific location like a school zone or red light camera.
    • Quiet Ride- Choose when you want to be alerted based on your vehicle’s speed.
  • Ticket-Free Guarantee- K40’s most comprehensive guarantee in the industry for 40 years and counting. 

Availability 

The K40 Platinum100 portable radar detectors are available with a wireless remote control (K40-100 RC) or without (K40-100) throughout the US and Canada from K40 authorized mobile electronics retailers and automotive dealerships. 

Visit k40.com for more.