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Rockford Fosgate Introduces Audio Solutions for Harley-Davidson Road King Motorcycles

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TEMPE, AZ (02.07.2020) – Harley-Davidson Road King riders can now enjoy great sound out on the road.

Rockford Fosgate the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, is excited to announce two new audio kits designed to fit most 1998 to current models of Harley-Davidson Road King motorcycles that are equipped with hard bags are now available. With these new kits, Rockford expands its audio offering outside of the faring to deliver premium sound that is contained in the saddlebags.

Each audio kit includes a Power Series 400-watt amplifier with installation harness and mount, a Bluetooth receiver, and one pair of 6×9 inch speakers that are purpose built for motorcycle applications.

For seamless installation into the factory saddlebag lids Rockford Fosgate’s industry leading waterproof speaker mounts and the corresponding cutting templates are included with each kit. All products are Element Ready for use in the outdoor environment.Riders can easily connect their Bluetooth enabled smartphone or media player to the audio kit in order to listen to their favorite playlist or streaming audio. They may control volume and track from their device or add the optional wireless remote control (PMX-BTUR).Audio Kits are configured in two variations:

Contact Rockford Fosgate or a local authorized dealer for specific vehicle compatibility.

Additional features and details:

  • Bluetooth receiver automatically re-connects to your device at turn on 
  • Plug and Play audio harness integrates directly with factory wiring 
  • 400-watt 4-channel amplifier (leaving 2 channels for future expansion) 
  • Vehicle specific kits make it easy to select the exact kit for your bike 
  • Step by step installation videos are easily accessible 
  • 2 Year Warranty

Visit rockfordfosgate.com for more.

Lucas Lighting Says It’s Time to Turn on the Lights

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CHICAGO, IL (02.07.2020) – Lucas Lighting is taking the LED headlight category and turning it back on for dealers with superior products and higher profits.

A trio of twelve-volt industry members have engineered & designed Lucas Lighting to be a solid product, worry free headlight and made for their colleagues in the industry.

Click here to view a video from Lucas Lighting.

Eric Carter “The current companies selling lighting are giving retailers a hard time with tech support & warranty issues and a high failure rate. We have addressed these problems and we are a very easy company to work with. Our LED headlights will last many many years with no issues.”

KFEST Meetup Facebook event: facebook.com/events/492031371716236/

Lucas Lighting currently has over 30 LED lights available with more in the pipeline. Dealer partners can receive a three year warranty if they install the lights. Lucas Lighting has been testing the LED headlight category for the past few years and has over 3,000 headlights on the street.

Mike Hong “We wanted to test and evaluate all of our products before we brought them to the pubic and retailers. We’ve had huge success and no complaints whatsoever.”

Lucas Lighting will be attending the Long Beach KnowledgeFest at a remote suite and meeting with retailers and rep firms to go over the compamy’s offerings and current promotions.

Sam Yoo “A question we are always getting is will you be making light bars and other mass lighting market products? The answer is no, we will only concentrate on the products we know that we can manufacture at our highest standards and give our retailers great profit.”

For more information about Lucas Lighting or to get a presentation at Long Beach KnowledgeFest, contact the company:

(708) 320-9592
www.facebook.com/lucaslighting1
www.lucas-lighting.com

Oracle Lighting Debuts New Pre-Assembled ColorSHIFT Headlights for 2015-17 Ford Mustangs

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METAIRIE, LA (02.06.2020) – ORACLE Lighting has announced its new pre-assembled Dynamic ColorSHIFT RGB+A “Black Series” headlights for all 2015-2017 Ford Mustangs (p/n 8199-332). The new headlights are now available with an MSRP of $989.95.

“Our new ORACLE Lighting Dynamic ColorSHIFT RGB+A headlights feature individually addressable LEDs which pack a ton of unique features,” explained Justin Hartenstein, Oracle Lighting director of development. “The Dynamic features allow the user to run multiple moving color patterns through the LEDs, creating a vivid eye-catching lighting effect. Just swap over your original HID Bulbs and Ballasts and you are good to go!”

The new RGB+A (RGB+ Amber LED) SWITCHBACK line-up features Amber LEDs for a dynamic turn signal effect. The Amber LED chips can be utilized as a Turn Signal by tapping into the + turn signal wire. These complete replacement headlights feature Dynamic Halos, Dynamic Tai-Bar DRL, and Dynamic Demon Eyes and include everything needed for installation.

“We are excited to get back to our roots with this new and innovative Mustang product” added Hartenstein. “ORACLE’s first lighting modifications were for the Ford Mustang when the company began more than 20 years ago.”

The ‘BLACK-SERIES’ headlights feature a matte black housing, satin black bezel, and smoked marker light for a dark and aggressive overall styling.

2015-2017 Ford Mustang fitment includes Base, EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT 50 Years Limited Edition, GT Premium, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT350R, V6, and V8.

Conveniently controlled through a free smartphone App, the system features more than 200 pre-programmed moving patterns as well as static color control and white DRL mode for normal street driving.

In addition to the pre-programmed features, the user can also create custom designs through pixel editing in the app. Through the App you can easily make standard white colors as well as any static colors using the LED color wheel. What makes these DYNAMIC halos more unique is that you can also display a variety of moving patterns within the app.

Wiring is now easy with the plug-and-play connectors. Simply plug the halos into the LED driver and connect to + and – to the battery. Then you just turn on the app and connect to the controller.

For more information on Oracle Lighting and its full product line, visit www.oraclelights.com, call (800) 407-5776, or email info@oraclelights.com.

Soundstream Introduces New Protected Line

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MONTEBELLO, CA (02.06.2020) – Soundstream Reserveproducts are specially developed and created to provide consumers with todays preferred features such as; CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM Ready, Digital Pre-Amp, Class-D Full Range Amplifier Line and Woofers with 3” Voice Coils. Quality constantly in our products DNA, at Soundstream we wanted to fully commit a protected MAP pricing line of products designed especially for our most knowledgeable dealers to bring you straightforward information, help, along important features everybody will LOVE.

“Soundstream continues to be committed to innovation” said Ronnie Brashear, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Epsilon. “The Soundstream brand which incorporates quality and innovation is always established well by our dealer/accounts and we wanted to offer a version exclusively to our Soundstream dealers with modern new features.”    

Soundstream Source Units:

VRCPAA-106 – CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM Ready, Maestro Compatible

VRCPAA-7D – CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM Ready, Maestro Compatible

VRN-7HB – GPS Navigation, PhoneLink For Android

VR-7HB – PhoneLink For Android

One model has a unique swivel style 10.6″ screen. The VRCPAA-106 unit features CarPlay and Android Auto turn-by-turn Navigation, along with of course Bluetooth 4.0 Connectivity, DVD/CD and USB Playback. 

Soundstream Reserve Amplifiers

RSW Subwoofers – 12” and 15” Configurations, 2-Ohm DVC, 3” Voice Coil

REFERENCE Subwoofers -12” 2-Ohm and 4-Ohm DVC, 2.5” Voice Coil

The Reserve model subwoofer will meet carious performance and placement goals, keeping you the Soundstream fanatic, suggestions in mind. New for 2020, we are introducing these subwoofers to selected dealers only.

For further details please visit www.soundstream.com/Reserve

Soundstream dealers are encouraged to contact their rep to place an order for these units. Orders will be shipped on a first-come, first-served basis in March 2020

Maxxsonics USA Promotes Rob Anderson

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CHICAGO, IL (02.05.2020) – Effective February 3rd, of the new decade, Alden Stiefel, President and CEO of Maxxsonics USA, announced that his long-time senior graphic designer, will be taking on new critical roles for Maxxsonics in the Marketing & Product development departments.

Rob Anderson has been with Maxxsonics for 8 years and in this new role will be heading the development and execution of creative and marketing solutions. Rob also looks to further develop the Maxxsonics creative efforts in pushing the company into the next decade with creative vision, hands on direction, while overseeing the entire marketing process.

Rob Anderson, Marketing & Creative Director

Alden Stiefel, President and CEO of Maxxsonics USA, said, “I have had the pleasure of working with Rob for nearly a decade now, and his extensive knowledge from the product, company, and industry has proven to be a crucial keystone to our continuing success at Maxxsonics. I’m looking forward to collaborating with Rob, as the new Marketing & Creative Director, and seeing where he takes the Marketing department this year and beyond.”

Rob will continue translating business and brand goals into innovative, meaningful, and differentiated creative experiences, while engaging with customers, and the industry, via trade and consumer shows.

On his new position, Jarod DeAnda, Industry Host, commented, “Working in the automotive and audio industry, you need to be passionate about what you’re doing, especially engaging with your existing and potential customers. Rob’s genuine passion and authenticity for the industry has helped him progress greatly in his career.”

Rob Anderson, Marketing & Creative Director, concluded, “Being a part of this industry has been the goal my entire life and that has now turned into a dream come true with this new transition. I’m excited to establish and oversee new marketing ideas and design efforts while being a part of a fun and successful environment.”

Visit maxxsonics.com for more.

DS18 Adds to Jeep Lineup with J-SUB L+R Enclosures

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL (02.05.2020) – DS18 is the originator of a great many original Jeep products seen around the world. The company has Jeepers from the USA, to Saudi Arabia, and even as far as China… Europe and South America too. DS18 has a deep passion for all things Jeep. DS18 listened to their fans who asked for an enclosure that could be out of the way and leave them storage space in their ride… but also retain a lot of cone area for that hard-hitting bass feeling.

To fill that need DS18 has released another option for those Jeepers… and that is the J-SUB L+R. These two enclosures fit on the sides of the Jeep in the rear cargo space and fit snug against the vehicle’s interior wall. These enclosures come with pre run speaker wires and RGB-LED terminals to make wiring easy. The J-SUB L+R do not come with any RGBs but the DS18 LRING 12 is a great option for a 12-inch subwoofer LED ring.

The J-SUB enclosures come in a hardened plastic polymer that can withstand the roughest of treatment and are water resistant with 1 cubic foot on internal air space. The is enclosure is also filled with sound deadening foam to enhance the bass resonance and acts as a sound deadener for even better sound. There are also DS18 inlays so users can have the logo shown for all to see. The J-SUB can also be purchased in singles left side or right side.

The technology provided by these enclosures, when paired together, increase the bass more than 3 fold as the bass waves from the sides of the Jeep meet in the middle for a more complete, punchy, and louder bass.

Click here to view the product page.

MSRP is $699.95.

Be sure to check out amazing J-SUB L+R only on DS18.com.

HKI SounDigital USA Appoints New Director of Sales and Marketing

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DANIA BEACH, FL (02.04.2020) – HKI SounDigital USA, the US importer for SounDigital and Ground Zero, is proud to add another recognized member to its growing team. Tommy Spears steps into the role of Director of Sales and Marketing.

Tommy Spears, Director of Sales and Marketing

Spears brings his years of high-end retail and manufacturing sales manager experience to SounDigital and Ground Zero. His out of the box methodology of sales and brand development will be a great asset to the team as both SD and GZ continue to grow.

This addition will help bring more focus to their core car audio lines and expand on the presence of these brands in the brick and mortar car audio market.

Visit www.soundigitalusa.com and www.groundzerousa.com for more.

Epsilon Electronics Hires New Central / Eastern Regional

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MONTEBELLO, CA (02.04.2020) – Epsilon has announced the addition Eric Wilson to their growing family. Starting immediately after this year’s CES show, Eric has started traveling and visiting sales reps and customers to introduce himself and present new directions for the company.

Eric is from Atlanta, GA and preceding his role at Epsilon he has been a managing partner of a rep firm outside our industry for the past 6 years. Previous to that Eric has worked at Audiovox and has over 20 years sales experience in US and International Markets.

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Eric Wilson

Wilson stated in response to the new position, “I’m so excited to be working for such an amazing company with so many great individuals. I ‘m looking forward to meeting and working with our talented sales reps and taking all of the Epsilon brands to the next level as well as making sure our customers know why they are important to us.”

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Eric is looking forward to meeting dealers at company’s first time exhibiting in upcoming KnowledgeFest shows.

Visit www.epsilonelectronicsinc.com for more.

Rockford Fosgate New PRIME R2 Amplifiers Now Available

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TEMPE, AZ (02.03.2020) – Rockford Fosgate has announced the new PRIME R2 amplifiers are now available. Amplifiers began shipping to Rockford authorized retail stores in late December and are now available for purchase.

The R2 amplifiers are all extremely efficient because of their class D technology which reduces demand on the vehicles electrical system. They also incorporate the unique P.O.W.E.R supply which continues to generate more than rated power as the voltage increases and are equipped with auto-sense turn on for more installation options. The mono amps and 5-channel model include a variable infrasonic filter as well as a remote level control that allows for fine tuning the bass and adjustment to the desired music level.

All the Prime R2 amplifiers ship with a one-year manufactures warranty that can be increased to three years with the purchase of the corresponding Rockford Fosgate amplifier installation kit.

For more information and complete specifications please use the links below.

PRIME R2 Models include:

Visit rockfordfosgate.com for more.

Trends Electronics to Distribute MTX Products in Canada

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BURNABY, BC (02.03.2020) – Effective January 1st, 2020 Trends Electronics will distribute MTX Car, Marine and Powersports products, exclusively, from coast to coast in Canada, offering warehousing in both Western and Eastern Canada. The distribution warehouse is based at their Head Office location, in Burnaby, British Columbia; with additional warehousing based in Mississauga, Ontario to service their Eastern based partners.

 “As a leader in Canadian wholesale distribution and going into our 30th Anniversary, Trends is extremely happy to announce this new partnership” stated Grant McFatter (National Sales Manager for Trends Mobile division). “Trends Electronics has always carried Best-In-Class products for Mobile, Residential and Commercial and MTX continues to add to our mix of World Class Products, for Car, Marine and Powersports, in a BIG way.”

“Trends Electronics is very excited to introduce the MTX family of products to our dealer partners in Canada,” stated Grant Daoust CEO of Trends Electronics. “MTX shares Trends passion for Integrity, Best in Class products and business practices. We look forward to a long term relationship with a very stable partner.”

MTX Audio was founded over 40 years ago by Loyd Ivey who was recently inducted into the Consumer Technology Association’s Hall of Fame. With his son John Ivey as President and CEO, MTX still designs and engineers its own product at its many facilities throughout the US and around the world. With dozens of patents and hundreds of products in Car, Marine and Powersports categories, MTX Audio is an industry leader providing dealers and consumers with an extensive product offering sure to fit the most demanding needs of any customer wanting to take their listening experience to the next level.

Jason Fickas, Director of Sales and Marketing for MTX Audio commented “MTX Audio was built on relationships, integrity, and a relentless commitment to our partners and customers, Trends shares a similar history and core values making this an easy decision when it came to a distribution partner for Canada. MTX has an extensive 5-year product plan already in the works and we’re excited for Trends to bring it to Canada.”         

Visit trendsinc.com and mtx.com for more.