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Expectations to be Exceeded in Michigan by The Progressive Group

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LONG BEACH, CA (03.16.2020) – KENWOOD USA announced it has hired The Progressive Group to represent its products to retailers in the Michigan market.  The previous representation for Michigan came from Tim Hill of Pinnacle Sales, of whom was recently hired by KENWOOD as their Midwest Region Sales Manager.

“We are honored with the opportunity to work with The Progressive Group in the Michigan market,” said Hill.  “Their proven success of market leadership and support to their customers is highly valued and recognized, and we know that this will only be further enhanced by their new presence.” 

The Progressive Group brings a wealth of industry experience, providing representation for brands across 28 states by their 42 employees. They will now task 7 of their field sales reps with servicing and supporting their newly appointed Michigan dealer base for KENWOOD.  The company also carries an impressive presence throughout the nation, touting 6 warehouses and being under the umbrella of their 2.3 Billion Dollar parent company, Patrick Industries.

“We have been selling KENWOOD via our R&D Distribution company for the past 5 years, so becoming the reps will be a natural transition for our team as well as our customers,” said David Russell, Director of The Progressive Group. “We share KENWOOD’s vison of creating experiences that exceed expectations and look forward to further developing our relationships with dealers in the Michigan market.”  

 “We needed to ensure our dealers received uninterrupted service in the territory with the same level of support that they are accustomed to,” said Mike Roberts, KENWOOD VP of Sales & Marketing.  The Progressive Group was the perfect choice.”

Visit kenwood.com/usa/car for more.

DAS Consumer Electronics Dealer Show & Sale Cancels April Dates

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PALMYRA, PA (03.16.2020) – DAS Companies, Inc., a full-service marketing and supply chain portfolio company announced a cancellation to the April Trade Show dates.

DAS, as a Stewardship company, takes seriously its obligations to its associates, partners, and customers. The COVID-19 coronavirus has caused significant disruption to many US businesses. Further, it has caused significant concerns over travel and large group gatherings.

With this in mind, DAS has determined to cancel the April show dates for the annual DAS Consumer Electronics Show & Sale. We are working with the venue to determine the feasibility of moving the show to a future date. We are also working closely with our vendors, partners, dealers and customers on innovative ways to deliver the show content and communication while we work with the venue.

“We regret the necessity of canceling the April show dates but are committed to the safety and good health of our associates and partners,” said Rex Berfield, National Sales Manager, DAS Companies, Inc.

Visit www.DASinc.com for more.

BOSS Audio Phantom Skull Speakers Now Shipping

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OXNARD, CA (03.13.2020) – BOSS Audio Systems is proud to announce its new Phantom Skull speakers are now available. The SK653B 6.5-inch 3-way full range 350 watt (Max) speaker retails for $29.99 (per pair), and the SK693 6×9-inch 3-way full range 600 watt (Max) speaker retails for $49.99 (per pair).

“The new Phantom Series speakers showcase BOSS Audio Systems’ innovation, creativity, and commitment to the 12 Volt market,” said Doug Kern, BOSS Audio VP of Sales & Marketing. “Affordable yet powerful with great sound quality, both the SK653B and the SK693 look as great as they perform.”

Additional features and specifications of the SK653B include:
• 350/175 Watts (Max/RMS) power handling (per pair)
• 65 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response
• 90dB Sensitivity
• Poly injection woofer cone
• Rubber surround
• 1 Tweeter & 1 inch Polyimide Cone Midrange Per Speaker
• Illuminated red eyes pulse to the music

Additional features and specifications of the SK693 include:
• 600/300 Watts (Max/RMS) power handling (per pair)
• 45 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response
• 92dB sensitivity
• Poly injection woofer cone
• Rubber surround
• 1 Tweeter & 1 inch Polyimide Cone Midrange Per Speaker
• Illuminated red eyes pulse to the music

Visit www.bossaudio.com for more.

Cadence 12Volt Spin-to-Win Wheel Prize to Extreme Performance Audio

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CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA (03.13.2020) – Cadence partnered with The 12 Volt News, a second time in February, to giveaway a pair of QR652c2 Speakers to a 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel winner. The winner was announced via Instagram and it was Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno, CA. JR Garcia was the lucky winner.

“Cadence enjoys partnering with companies like 12 Volt News which gives us the opportunity to get involved with more car audio lovers and dealers like Extreme Performance Audio. We cannot wait to see what kind of car these speakers are installed in” Cadence Marketing Specialist Olivia Tedesco stated.

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Dealer and Representative inquiries are welcome. Visit Cadence on the web or call 626-465-3383.

Make sure to visit the new and improved Cadence website: CadenceSound.com.

NAV-TV Partners with Kaba Ilco Corp to Bring In-House Automotive Locksmith and Remote Control Programming Capabilities to 12 Volt Specialty Retailers

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL (03.12.2020) – NAV-TV Corp., a leading innovator and manufacturer of OEM integration and safety products for the automotive aftermarket, and Kaba Ilco Corp., the largest US-based manufacturer of key blanks and remote transponders for the automotive aftermarket, announce that they have entered into a strategic partnership.  

Under the partnership, authorized NAV-TV dealers will have access to the complete line of Kaba Ilco automotive Futura key cutting and duplicating machines, Keyfob programming units, Key Blanks, and Look-Alike Remotes, enabling US-based 12 Volt Retailers with the ability to cut, program and clone automotive key fobs and remote controls.

“This opportunity opens up a completely new category for 12-volt retailers” stated NAV-TV Account Executive, Richard Flynn. “Not only does this provide NAV-TV dealers with a new profit center, but it will help to drive customers into their stores that would otherwise not be exposed to what our industry has to offer.”

Ilco and NAV-TV have been running test markets with select NAV-TV dealers since December 2019. Vik Moolchandani, General Manager of Long Island, NY based Avenue Sound, stated, “We brought the Ilco system into our Patchogue location in December of last year and have had tremendous success with the product. We are seeing attachment sales of the key fobs to existing customer tickets, as well as increased foot traffic as a direct result of the category. The key fob programming and key cutting services have opened up a new, high-profit revue stream for us and we will be adding an additional Ilco system at our Freeport location soon.”

Setup and product training is provided at no additional charge and attractive equipment financing and lease options are available. For dealers that may have an existing key cutting machine and/or key fob programmers, the Ilco key blanks and look-alike remotes may be ordered a-la-cart. According to Ilco, their products are not affected by the coronavirus parts availability shortage, and their products may be directly substituted for competing products that may be in limited availability.

 “Our new partnership with NAV-TV has not only opened our eyes to a brand new channel, but has provided exposure to a new information stream that will no doubt help us in the development of new products”, stated Kaba Ilco Account Manager, Jeff Brown. “We are excited and look forward to the future of our partnership.”

NAV-TV representative Phil Chartier and Ilco’s Jeff Brown will be visiting NAV-TV dealers with the Ilco demonstration van throughout the New England and New York area during late April and early May, with additional territories to be announced shortly. To schedule a free product demonstration at your facility, please email Phil at 12voltphil@gmail.com for an appointment.  

For more information on Kaba Ilco products, or NAV-TV’s existing line of over 950 other integration and safety products, please contact your NAV-TV sales representative at (866) 477-3336  (USA and Canada toll free) or (561) 955-9770 (International), or email our sales staff at sales@navtv.com

Soundstream Releases Wake Tower Speakers

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LOS ANGELES, CA (03.12.2020) – If you want to bring big sound to your outdoor adventures, you’ll love these powerful 6-1/2” tower speakers from Soundstream. Designed for marine and off-road use, these rugged, powerful speakers can be heard from far away, so if you like it loud, you’re in the right place.

Made for marine and off-road use
Soundstream speakers rock like crazy, but they’re also built to last. Durable, lightweight polypropylene-mica cones and titanium dome tweeters are housed in rugged Centrex baskets, while the internal components are sealed for protection against moisture. With UV-resistant Centrex grilles and stainless-steel mesh over the tweeters, these speakers are tough enough to stand up to the rigors of outdoor life.

Ready for your tower or roll cage
The adjustable cast-aluminum mounting clamps are built to last and designed for 360-degree rotation, so you can point your sound where you want it to go. The package includes rubber inserts that make it easier to install the speakers on most round or oval-shaped towers, and on cages up to 2-1/2” in diameter.

Lights, Sizes, and Color Avaliable
Choose Gloss White or Gloss Black in 6.5” and 8” Configurations. These speakers are pre-wired for Soundstream’s LED Light rings and Spotlights (sold separately, link below). The RGB LED light rings look really cool, while adding a set of LED spotlights to these multi-directional tower speakers will make nighttime docking a lot easier.

Visit Soundstream.com/Marine for more.

BB Distribution Postpones VIP Expo, Reaffirms Presence at CMA Expo in Toronto

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EDMONTON, CANADA (03.11.2020) – With the growing global impact of the coronavirus on production, parts procurement, shipping and product delivery mixed with port bottlenecks and Canadian rail disruptions, the BB
management team has made the difficult decision to postpone the upcoming BB VIP Expo.

This decision comes with some silver lining: the ten-year celebration of the BB VIP Expo and Installer IQ School 8.0 is planned out and ready for re-launch when most appropriate to ensure product deliveries and sales success with our partners.

“The BB Team is proud of what we have built over this past decade and we look forward to bringing together our dealers and vendors with our world class industry event building business, partnerships and delivery knowledge rewarding the people who consistently support BB Distribution year after year,” said Dave Berry, owner and CFO.

Dealers and industry partners have a great opportunity to meet with the BB Team and our choice group of vendors next month at the Canadian Mobile Audio Expo April 5 to 7 in Toronto.

B Distribution is proud to be a major sponsor of the CMA exhibiting with major vendors including:

“BB Distribution continues to invest time, energy and resources to ensure the CMA Expo will be fun and knowledgeable for all our dealers, partners, competitors and the industry as a whole,” said Jason Haberman, Director of Sales and Marketing. “We will be hosting our highly regarded and popular TEK TraX at the CMA Expo and we are looking forward to supporting and seeing everyone at all the upcoming shows and training events.”

BB Distribution will be hosting the TEK TraX – an experience in technology, entertainment, knowledge and training – at the CMA Expo on Monday April 6. Early Bird Pricing for registration ends March 15. Dealers can register at the link below:
https://mailchi.mp/bcf0d99c7359/the-time-is-now-to-register-cma-expo-5803319

The CMA Expo has also secured a group reservation at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre. Group rates go for $173 per night. BB will be assisting with hotel room expenses for dealers. Reservations can be made at the link below:
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservationlink.mi?id=1576179565241&key=GRP&app=resvlink

The official cut-off date is March 13. After this, any remaining unused rooms will be released.

View the complete CMA Training schedule below:
https://cmaexpo.ca/#schedule

For more information, please contact Jason Haberman at j.haberman@bbdistribution.ca.

Visit www.bbdistribution.ca and visit cmaexpo.ca for more.

Car Audio Distributors Launches Auto Shield Alarms

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DALLAS, TX (03.11.2020) – Car Audio Distributors based out of Dallas, TX has launched a new Alarm Company entitled: AUTO SHIELD. Auto Shield has been in development for almost five years. In early 2019, Auto Shield introduced into the US Market three models of Non-Remote Start Alarms. Now, it has introduced five models of Remote Starts (with and without security.)

Auto Shield differentiates itself from other Brands in a number of ways.

  1. Auto Shield will NOT be sold on the Internet (making the Brand profitable for Dealers.)
  2. Auto Shield remote start alarms come equipped with Tilt Sensors into the Brain.
  3. Auto Shield alarms also come equipped with BOTH: Positive and Negative door locks (whereas most manufacturers only come equipped with Negative door locks.)
    Auto Shield is currently looking for Dealers

Visit AutoShieldSecurity.com for more.

The Full Line-up of Auto Shield is as Follows:

AS-975-2W – Remote Start with 2-Way Chrome Pager (Variable RGB Display,) 1 Mile Range, Built-in Relay Pack
AS-775-2W – Remote Start with 2-Way Chrome Pager (Variable RGB Display,) 1 Mile Range
AS-675-2W – Remote Start with 2-Way Pager and built-in Tilt Sensor
AS-675-1W – Remote Start with 1-Way Remote
AS-625-1W – Remote Start and Keyless Entry Only
AS-475-2W – Basic Alarm with Keyless Entry and 2-Way Pager
AS-375A – Basic Alarm with Siren
AS-275A – Basic Alarm / Keyless Entry without Siren.

Kleinn Intros Jeep Wrangler JT & LJ On-Board Air System with Train Horn

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TUCSON, AZ (03.10.2020) – Kleinn Air Horns has released a new Vehicle Specific Onboard Air Systemand Train Hornfor the Jeep WranglerTJ andLJmodels. Like all Kleinn vehicle specific systems, the kit is a direct fitinstallation.The USA-made mounting bracketsmake it easy to install the kit with common hand tools.

The kit includes the Kleinn exclusive model 6450RC waterproof air compressor capable of inflating 37″ tires, powering small air tools and air lockers. Included with the kit is a quick-connect tire inflator with digital gauge and storage bag as well as all the necessary hardware and fittings for a professional installation.The TJXTREME includes the model 220 dual train horn.

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  • 100% Bolt-on – No cutting or welding required (Drilling is required)
  • Heavy-duty model 6450RC waterproof air compressor
  • Model 220 dual train horns produce 154.2 decibels
  • 150 PSI operating pressure
  • 1.5-gallon air tank with Cortec™ Anti-Corrosion interior coating
  • Custom engineered vehicle specific mounting brackets
  • Powers air lockers, small air tools and air horns
  • Quick connect tire inflator with digital gauge and storage bag

Visit kleinn.com for more.

Alphasonik Introduces Noise Canceling Headphones to Personal Audio Lineup

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GARDENA, CA (03.10.2020) – Alphasonik has announced that the new V80BN Wireless Headphones are available and shipping. The new V80BN over the ear headphones are Alphasonik’s first with Alphasonik ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) and AlphaBass Technology. AlphaBass Technology enhances the overall frequency response without distortion at higher levels. When an original music source is compressed it loses frequency elements that add detail and depth to your favorite music.

AlphaBassTechnology restores these to produce a higher quality sound that is closer to the original recording, letting you listen to music the way it was meant to be heard.  No matter where you are, the powerful 40MM drivers put you in the center of the music and let you immerse yourself in the true sound.

FEATURES:

  • Long Battery Life-Enjoy up to 20 hours of battery life.
  • Wireless Freedom-Bluetooth 5.0 and 33ft. transmission distance.
  • Alphasonik Active Noise Canceling (ANC) Technology- ANC Technology virtually eliminates unwanted ambient noise.
  • AlphaBass Technology-Restores music to a higher quality sound that is closer to the original. Listen to music the way it is meant to be heard.
  • Clearer Calls-Advanced Microphone system provides clear calls even in windy or noisy environments.
  • Exceptional Portability and Comfort-Side swiveling earcups and foldable headband make it easy to store in supplied case. Soft leatherette covered earpads and headband provide a snug, comfortable fit.

With a soft, comfortable leatherette headband and form fitting around ear cushions for longer, more enjoyable listening sessions, Alphasonik ANC (active noise cancellation) letting you enjoy music, movies or phone calls in peace – everywhere in both wired or wireless mode, Bluetooth 5.0 technology, and intuitive ear cup mounted controls make adjusting volume, changing tracks, and managing incoming calls easier than ever.

For more info, visit www.alphasonik.com or contact Enrique Avalos at enrique@alphasonik.com.