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DD AUDIO Intros Wireless and Waterproof DSP
Press Release (UNEDITED): Oklahoma City – DD AUDIO, a manufacturer of mobile audio products for the masses, proudly releases the DSI-X2 – a high-quality 8 channel app controlled processor that makes dialing in your sound simple and precise without the steep learning curve PLUS the added protection of a waterproof design. The DSI-X2 features upgraded…
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BOSS Elite Ships Its First Harley Deck
BOSS Elite is shipping its first deck for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The new 7-inch radio includes wireless/wired CarPlay and Android Auto plus iDatalink Maestro capability to retain Harley features as well as SiriusXM capability. It has been pre-announced since last year but is now shipping at $1,499 suggested retail price. Called the model BE920WCPA.HD, it is…
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Morel Ships its First DSP/Amp Line
Morel recently began shipping its first line of DSP/amplifiers, the MDSP series. The amps are compact and designed to improve factory audio. They are linkable with a Morel cable and you can bridge the high power channels on the 6 and 8 channel to achieve 320 watts at 2 or 4 ohms, said a spokesman.…
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Arc Audio Tests New Subwoofer at SQ @ HQ Event
By James Chevrette Arc Audio tested its new SW Series subwoofers at the recent Kicker SQ@HQ 2 event. In a phone interview, Brian Mitchell, national sales manager for Arc Audio, revealed the company had been quietly testing its new unreleased 10-inch slim subwoofer in his award-winning 2014 Cadillac. “What better way to get feedback on…
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Monster Audio Launches in US
Monster Audio is a new brand with ties to Monster Cable, the legendary, audio cable company led by Noel Lee. The brand is licensed by Monster Cable and headquartered in Mexico. It has some unique features. It includes pro audio products that may be the only ones of their type to carry a one-year exchange…
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JBL Launches 2nd Gen Marine Soundbars
By James Chevrette HARMAN International is releasing the second generation of the JBL RALLYBAR lineup, adding AI Sound Boost, JBL’s new processing technology designed to optimize audio performance in open-air environments, where bass response is typically reduced. The new AI Sound Boost uses a proprietary algorithm that analyzes audio in real time and adjusts driver…
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Jensen Launches New Mid-Tier Series
Jensen is launching a new step-up line which brings advanced NASA-grade speaker materials to the mid-tier car audio market at competitive prices, it said. Called the Apex Power Series, it includes matched high efficiency amplifiers with Aramid Fiber speakers. The line offers step up features at price points below Tier 1 suppliers, Jensen said. The…
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Firstech Ships Drone Tracker
Firstech is shipping the wireless Drone XT-LTE GPS tracker–a portable, battery-powered anti-theft solution for tracking vehicles, trailers, boats, etc. Theft in the marine and construction sectors alone well exceeds $1 billion annually, and is on the rise, said Firstech. The new Drone tracker, originally unveiled at the SEMA Show last year, can mount magnetically and…
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SSV Works Ships Solutions for 2026 Defender
By James Chevrette SSV Works has introduced two new products for the 2026 Can-Am Defender, including SSV’s first head unit. The new products include add-on subwoofer kits for the Defender HD11 with the premium JL Sound system, available in single and dual 10-inch configurations, as well as an overhead soundbar solution for non-premium HD11 variants.…
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DD Audio Releases M9000 Half-Bridge Monoblock Amplifier
Press Release (EDITED): Oklahoma City, OK – DD Audio has released the M9000 Half-Bridge Monoblock Amplifier. The new unit replaces the M8000 and continues the company’s M Series high-current amplifier line. The M9000 is built around DD’s 7th-generation M Series circuit, revised with a focus on extended reliability, durability, and improved transient response. The company…
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JVCKenwood & iDatalink Add Performance Features
JVCKenwood, in partnership with iDatalink Maestro, has launched a long-awaited update to its Direct Replacement system, aimed squarely at the performance car market. The update adds support for launch control, shift lights, and performance driving pages within the aftermarket head unit interface. JVCKenwood debuted the new beta version of iDatalink Maestro’s Drive Mode integration using…
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Kicker Intros International VXA Amplifiers
By James Chevrette Kicker has launched 5 new amplifiers under the VXA Series, a line developed specifically for international markets outside the United States. According to Aziz Masri, Kicker’s International Sales Manager, the VXA Series will be warehoused in Asia, a strategy designed to minimize the impact of current U.S. tariffs on pricing and availability…
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Soundstream Offers Motorcycle First
Epsilon Group under the Soundstream Reserve and Precision Power or PPI banners, has launched a Harley-Davidson radio with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, featuring a 7.7-inch screen in a single-DIN chassis. Epsilon said its the only single DIN motorcycle radio certified for CarPlay and Android Auto. The WHD.9813 is engineered with an oversized lip on the display…
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PPI Art Series Amplifiers are Back
By James Chevrette Epsilon Group has brought back one of the most recognizable amplifier lines from the 1990s, the Precision Power Art Series. The company’s PPI division is releasing four amplifier models tailored for the Harley-Davidson market, complete with weather-resistant wiring harnesses and mounting brackets. The Art Series amplifiers are available in the following configurations:…
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Two New JL Audio Stealthboxes
Garmin Audio, under the JL Audio banner, released two new Stealthboxes for the Jeep Gladiator (JT), Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Crew Cab. Stealthbox for Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Crew Cab The Chevrolet and GMC Crew Cab Stealthbox subwoofer system features a 800-watt 2-ohm configuration with two 12″ TW3 thin-line subwoofers housed in a…
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Pioneer Ships SPHERA In-Dash Receiver
Pioneer began shipping today its SPHERA indash receiver, the first product of its kind, at a price of $1,300. The SPHERA is the first aftermarket spatial audio in-dash receiver to feature Dolby Atmos playback in Apple CarPlay. It is able to work in millions cars through the vehicles’ existing speakers to produce immersive audio. With…
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Entering US Market: Radar Brand Genevo
A popular European radar/laser detector brand is entering the US and Canada with custom install and portable models. Genevo s.r.o, based in the Czech Republic, has officially launched Genevo America led by CEO Ray Woolf, formerly of Uniden and Escort. Genevo is considered a market leader in Europe. It offers advanced threat filtering, and “exceptional…
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Kenwood Adds to Motorcycle Audio Lineup
KENWOOD is shipping new speakers and a saddle bag cut-in kit for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, years 1998–2013. KENWOOD said the additions complete its replacement audio solution for Harley touring bikes of this vintage. The new lineup includes the CA-CUT98 Cut-In Kit, designed to integrate KENWOOD 6×9-inch speakers into saddlebags for high performance sound. In addition, are…
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Jensen Ships New Radio Lineup
Jensen announced a new lineup of four head units, three of which replace earlier models and one that expands the line. Two of the models add a programmable RGB LED illuminated ring, a feature currently found on Jensen’s largest-screened radios. The new models are capped by the CAR140MW-R, a fully-featured deck with a 10.1-inch LED-backlit…
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DS18 Intros Twist & Click Re-Cone Speakers
By James Chevrette DS18 has introduced Project 360, a twist and click re-cone system that replaces a speaker cone in under 10 seconds without tools. It is the first in-field re-cone solution based on a twisting mechanism rather than typical bolting, screwing, or adhesive based re-cone systems. Announced April 1st via YouTube, and shipping now,…