SSV Works Launches 8-Inch Powersports Speaker

Posted on September 9, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Industry.

OXNARD, CA (09.10.2020) – SSV Works is proud to announce the launch of their new 8-inch powersports speaker… a compact speaker that creates more output using less power. They are currently available pre-loaded into SSV Works’ US2-C8 universal 8-inch cage mount speaker pods.

“Engineered specifically for Powersports applications, our new 8-inch marine-grade weatherproof speaker brings audiophile grade components to the outdoors,” said Trevor Kaplan, SSV Works CEO. “The 8-inch speaker housed in our US2-C8 cage mounted pods is designed to fit in places in your UTV where most of our competitors’ offerings are way too large.”

The 30mm grille mounted titanium tweeter produces crisp, brilliant-highs engineered to be heard outdoors, even while wearing a helmet and over the motor when going full throttle down the trails. The 4ohm, 75/150W (RMS/peak) speakers are designed with an efficient neodymium magnet weighing 50 percent less than other speakers while producing more output.

An EPDM duo-lock gasket surrounds the speaker to keep the water out and the sound pressure in. EPDM conforms to the surface and seals tight no matter where you ride, including extreme heat or in freezing temps. A 30 percent lighter thermoplastic elastomer surrounds the polypropylene cone for exceptional volume and clarity in the harshest conditions. A positive locking speaker wire connector prevents the wire from unplugging. Customize your ride with color matching interchangeable grilles available in red, white, blue or orange (sold separately in pairs).

Click here to visit the US2-C8 product page.

“The US2-C8 enclosures were designed to match the off-road looks of your UTV,” Kaplan added. “Most other cage pods available today are high gloss painted enclosures to match boats. That idea does not hold up well in UTVs due to scratching and does not match the vehicle’s aesthetics. The compact ring clamp system allows full 360-degree adjustability while on the cage.”

Now shipping loaded in the US2-C8 cage pods with an MSRP of $549.99 (per pair – includes clamps).

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

Nakamichi Car Audio Adds Clifton Brown as Technical Support Coordinator

Posted on September 8, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged Nakamichi.

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

Posted on September 8, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged SiriusXM.

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 101^st 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

Posted on September 8, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged Cadence Sound.

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

Posted on September 8, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged Design Engineering.

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

Posted on September 3, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged Rockford Fosgate.

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

Posted on September 3, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged PowerBass.

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

Posted on September 2, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged PowerBass.

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

Posted on September 2, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged Axxess, Metra.

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-CH3: Chrysler 2011-2018
AXDSPX-CH4: Chrysler 2010-2018
AXDSPX-CH5: Chrysler/Fiat/Jeep/Ram 2014-Up*
AXDSPX-FD1: Ford 2007-2014
AXDSPX-FD2: Ford 2014-Up*
AXDSPX-GL1: GM 2006-2018
AXDSPX-GL44: GM 2010-2017
AXDSPX-HK1: Hyundai/Kia 2010-2017
AXDSPX-HK3: Hyundai/Kia 2017-Up*
AXDSPX-HK4: Hyundai/Kia 2017-Up* (This package also includes an amplifier bypass harness)

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

Posted on September 1, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Industry and tagged SSV Works.

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.”