Ringwood, Ill. –  October 22nd, 2019 – Race Sport® Lighting, the undisputed leader of aftermarket lighting solutions for the automotive, truck accessories, marine and power sports industries, has announced they are now shipping new Chasing style LED Wheel Light kits. The "chasing" pattern feature allows for classic solid color patterns with the addition of thousands of multi-color patterns and scenes as well. The company will be showing off these new chasing wheel lights as well as hundreds of their other LED and HID lighting products at the 2019 SEMA Show, booth #11879 in the north hall.

Click here to watch a video about the product.

At Race Sport® Lighting, we are lighting. For almost two decades we have brought consistently high quality products and full-service-value to our customers. This is our foundation for growth, and the reason we are the lighting brand the professionals use in North America and beyond.

For more information on Race Sport® Lighting or to become an authorized Race Sport® Lighting dealer visit www.racesportinc.com

Oklahoma City, Okla., October 15th, 2019 -- DD Audio is hitting the 2019 Midwest SPL Finals in full force. From 9am on October 26th to 4pm on the 27th, the Missouri State Fairgrounds will feature car audio fans, competitors, retailers and manufacturers all lining up to witness or be part of SPL history. The DD Audio Demo Team will also be there, supporting competitors, offering product information, and of course, dishing out demos to bass hungry attendees with DDKONG! Additionally, competitors will be treated to the MWSPL After Party, sponsored by DD Audio.

This year‘s afterparty is going to feature DD AUDIO Bingo with DD being players’ free center square. Those lucky enough to scream out AUDIO will win prizes donated by all of the awesome sponsors of this year’s event. There will also be pizza and libations to comfort the battle weary competitors and with the spirit of Halloween looming, a costume party is in order. This year MWSPL is looking for the best personalized representations of America or ‘Merica. Be it Captain America or Al Bundy, the best male, best female, best kid, best couple will win $50 each for their patriotic efforts.

Midwest SPL is a premier competition circuit and education platform for audio retailers, manufacturers, and of course, the builders who will come out swinging in their last competition event of the year. National Finals Trophies will go to 1st through 4th place with custom plaques going to 5 through 8th place. Visit MWSPL’s website for classes, rules, fees and more details. 

Ideal for Marine and Powersports Applications, the Multifunctional and Weatherproof IPX6-Rated MGV550B Features Internal 60W, 4-Channel Amplification and Numerous Wireless and Hard Wired Options to Play Your Music Anywhere

OXNARD, Calif., USA, Oct. 22, 2019 – BOSS Audio Systems, a leader and innovator in 12 Volt aftermarket audio and video products, is making a big splash in its return to the METSTRADE Show, held in Amsterdam Nov. 19-21 at the RAI AmsterdamConvention Centre, booth/stand # 12.427, by featuring its largest number of class-leading marine A/V products ever at this international event, including the recently launched MGV550B Bluetooth® marine gauge digital media AM/FM receiver.

“We are excited to be exhibiting once again at the METSTRADE Show,” said Jose Waijman, BOSS Audio Systems international sales manager. “Over the past year, we have launched a number of new marine-specific A/V electronics. Along with marinized amplifiers, speakers, subwoofers and other marine accessories, we are most looking forward to presenting the recently launched MGV550B Bluetooth® marine gauge touchscreen digital media AM/FM receiver with front and rear camera support.”

METSTRADE Show the world’s biggest and most visited B2B leisure marine equipment show, which has been bringing the marine industry together for decades. This global business platform and community focuses on innovation, market developments, and on-site networking.

During the METSTRADE Show, BOSS Audio will feature a number of its new and popular marine products and packages, including the MGR350B, MGR450B, MR400UAB, and MR762BRGB receivers, and the MC900B, ASK902B.6, MCK632WB.6, MCKGB350W.6, and MCK634B.6 audio packages.

The self-powered, weatherproof, multifunctional MGV550B camera’s input allows for the ability to display a front and rear camera image, while a trigger on the front panel allows access to control additional accessories such as whips, lights, or other remote electronics. It also allows the user to stream and control their favorite apps wirelessly via Bluetooth® directly from their smart device, putting their favorite music directly at their fingertips. The marinized IPX6-rated MGV550B is also compatible with the audio output of iPod®/iPhone® and MP3 players boasting an internal 60 Watt, 4-channel amplifier.

Additional features and specifications of the MGV550B include:

• MP3/WMA playback
• USB Port & USB charging (1A)*
• Aux-in
• Video input
• Front, rear, sub pre-amp outputs
• External accessory control via aux trigger output
• Illuminated soft touch buttons
• Switchable US & EU tuner frequencies
• Conformal coated PCB
• Zero current draw memory (radio preset memory in case of battery disconnect)
• Cutout diameter: 3 in. (76 mm)

For more information, please visit www.bossaudio.com.

Since 1987 BOSS has produced quality audio and video products that feature the latest technology while consistently delivering a clean and powerful sound. Our in-house acoustic, design, mechanical, and electronics engineers collaborate with a vast resources of global manufacturing partners, working as a team to infuse products with state-of-the-art features that have made each listening experience more enjoyable for over 30 years.

The company offers more than 400 car, marine, and Power Sports products that are sold in 130 countries, both in storefront retailers and online. Headquartered in Oxnard, CA, with offices in Shenzhen, China, BOSS leverages robust logistical and production capabilities to create optimized audio and video experiences as well as deliver innovative products. 

All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

October 22, 2019 -- The dB Drag Racing Association wrapped up the 2019 North American Finals over the weekend of October 12-13, 2019 with 188 participants competing in the following formats of competition: dB Drag Racing, Bass Race, Top Dog, Psychlone and Bagger Beatz. The event was held at 2 locations simultaneously and the competition was linked via the Term-LAB Measurement System. Competitors competed in: Sacramento, California and Louisville, Kentucky in a head to head bracket style format of competition. The location in Louisville was the main location and was held in conjunction with the Car Audio Championship at the Kentucky Expo Center. The event was a Unified Finals event which included MECA, dBDRA and IASCA.

Trophies were sponsored by Orion Car Audio and awarded in all divisions of competition at both locations. In addition to trophies, all First Place Champions will receive a custom championship ring sponsored by Incriminator Audio. The rings are all silver and customized for each competitor with their choice of stone color and ring size.

First Place Champions in each of 5 formats of competition include:

dB Drag Racing
Street Stock 1K – Tanner Burden
Pro Stock 2K – Team Last Minute
Pro Stock 5K – Steve Willis
Pro Stock NL – Team Subsonic Pressure Robb
Pro Stock Trunk 5K – Jordan Smith
Pro Stock Wall 5K – Team Nemesis Wally
Super Street No Wall – Team Trelo Loud
Super Street 1-2 – Team Soundcheck Kyle
Super Street 3-4 – dB Rev Jay
Super Street 5+ - Team Directronix Dan
Super Street X – Chris Peters
Extreme NL – Team Soundcheck

Bass Race

Bass Race 120.0-129.9db – Team Nemesis Wally
Bass Race 130.0-139.9db – Team Directronix Micah
Bass Race 140.0-149.9db – Clayton Koenig
Bass Race 150.0-159.9db – Chris Peters

Psychlone

Psychlone – No Wall – Team Mini
Psychlone –Wall – Team Bass Freqs Phatboy

Top Dog

Team Bassick – California location
Team Directronix Micah – Kentucky location

Bagger Beatz

Bike 3-8 – LA Audio
Bike 9+ - D and D Motorsports
Quad NL – Jeff Smith
Power Wheels - Ms. Avelyn

Best of Show

Chris Gregory – Kentucky Location
Team RF Brent – California Location

Two World Records were set at the 2019 dBDRA North American Championship

Team Trelo Loud – 168.2dB – Super Street NW
Team Directronix Dan – 171.2 dB – Super Street 5+

The dBDRA awarded personalized custom trophies sponsored by Sundown Audio, to all of the points leaders this season. These competitors accrued the most points in their format of competition. The 2019 North American points leaders are:

A.U. TODD 
dB Drag Racing - 2019 Points Champion - Canada

TEAM FX JIMBO
Bass Race and Top Dog - 2019 Points Champion - Canada
  
TEAM FX DAILEN
Psychlone - 2019 Points Champion - Canada

TEAM DC LUCKY
dB Drag Racing, Psychlone, Top Dog - 2019 Points Champion - Western Region

BRIAN NYMAN
Bass Race - 2019 Points Champion - Western Region

FLEX ISSUES KRIS
Bagger Beatz - 2019 Points Champion - Western Region

WALT JOHNSON
dB Drag Racing - 2019 Points Champion - Eastern Region

TEAM NEMESIS ROBERT
Bass Race - 2019 Points Champion (TIE) - Eastern Region

BRANDON ROSSER
Psychlone and Top Dog - 2019 Points Champion (TIE) - Eastern Region

MISS ADYSEN
Bagger Beatz Power Wheels - 2019 Points Champion - Eastern Region

In addition to the North American Championship event, a 3X competition was held as a kick-off to the 2020 season. Many of the competitors competed in both events in order to get a jump on points for next season. There were a few windshields damaged during the event as well. On Friday evening, the dBDRA hosted an appreciation pizza party in the hall thanking the competitors for a great season and spending late nights competing at the competition.

This event was made possible through the hard work, late hours and dedication of our competitors, judging staff and assistants. There are not enough words to thank all of the judges however the recognition is most deserving.

The dBDRA judging staff in Louisville consisted of: Ray Choy (Canada), Jeremy Weber, Jereme Creamer, Chet Holmberg and Ricardo Espinosa (Costa Rica). The lanes, registration and computer support: Celise Harris, Malissa Creamer, Wyatte Meier and Ciera Harris on Live Stream. The judging staff in Sacramento, CA consisted of: Doug Stockton, Kimo, Wayne Harris and Jeffrey Fernandez.

The Car Audio Championship is made possible by the following sponsors:

Orion Car Audio – Title Sponsor
DD Audio – SPL Arena Sponsor
Arc Audio – SQ Hall Sponsor
Harley Davidson of Dothan – Goodie Bag Sponsor
Incriminator Audio – Badge Sponsor
Kicker Car Audio – Hospitality Sponsor

The competitors and spectators had a chance to win thousands of dollars in awesome raffle prizes thanks to Kicker Car Audio, DD Audio and Resilient Sounds.

SHOW SPONSORS
Pioneer Electronics, Sundown Audio, B2 Audio, Ampere Audio, Resilient Sounds, Lord of Bass, SoundQubed, Deaf Bonce, SounDigital and Limitless Lithium. 

T-SHIRT SPONSORS
XS Power, JL Audio, Tru Technology, Hybrid Audio Technologies, Crossfire, Avatar, Ohio Generator, Directronix, DC Audio, Slamology, 12 Volt News, Team Flop Box, Team Aint Loud, Team Imperial, TN Bass Racers and Term-LAB 

MEDIA PARTNERS
12 Volt News – Gauge Magazine / Slamology

Expand and Provide Bigger and Bolder Sound to Your Audio System by Adding 8-Inch Speakers to Your UTV's Cage with the New SSV Works Weatherproof US2-C8U

OXNARD, Calif., Oct. 21, 2019 – SSV Works (www.ssvworks.com), the market leader in off-road audio systems and accessories, is proud to announce it will feature a new universal cage pod speaker enclosure for 8-inch midrange powersports speakers during SEMA Show 2019, held in Las Vegas, Nev. from Nov. 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth S38011. The US2-C8U is now available with an MSRP of $349.99.

“Get bigger sound in a smaller space by adding 8-inch speakers to your UTV's cage,” explained Trevor Kaplan, SSV Works CEO. “These enclosures were specifically designed to match the design of your UTV, and compact to not block the driver’s visibility. Most competitor cage pods offered in the market today are repurposed boat enclosures finished in high gloss white or black to resemble other parts of a boat’s aesthetics. That approach does not translate well for UTV customers as most parts in the UTV are in a matte black or textured black plastic finish. The US2-C8U are finished in a proprietary blend of black ASA plastic and stylized to match UTV interior shapes and textures. Our new 8-inch pods are available unloaded or loaded with a Kicker 8-inch marine speaker to complement our powersports audio kits.”

The dual clamping system allows for 360-degree rotation while on the cage. Unlike other cage pods where you need to find its position before being mounted, the US2-C8U can be installed and adjusted while on the vehicle, thus reducing frustration and installation time. Kit includes stainless mounting hardware and weatherproof harnessing.

For more information, please visit www.SSVWorks.com, call 818-991-1SSV (1778), or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Based out its 20,000-square-foot facility in Oxnard, Calif., SSV Works, or Side by Side Vehicle works, is a global leader in off-road, weatherproof audio systems for today’s hottest and most popular UTVs. To this day, SSV Works manufactures the UTV industry’s only purpose-built complete audio systems, offering every piece needed for a complete install. With more than 40 years in audio design and manufacturing experience, SSV Works is the top choice among UTV enthusiasts and professionals worldwide. SSV Works currently offers stereo systems for Polaris, Can-Am, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Arctic Cat, Jeep, and Honda vehicles. Take your ride to the next level- visit www.SSVWorks.com today!

October 18th,2019 – Daytona Beach, Fla. -- The 2019 IASCA North American Championship (INAC), concluded on Sunday, October 13th, 2019 with over 100 competitors from the U.S., Canada and Mexico vying for championship titles in sound quality, installation quality, IdBL and Bass Boxing SPL competitions.

“It was a proud moment to see all of our competitors ready to battle for another championship,” said Moe Sabourin, Director of Operations for IASCA Worldwide. “There were also a lot of new faces in both the SPL and SQ lanes, which was exciting. It’s also great to see old friends that I only get to see once a year here in Louisville. It reminds me of all the awesome times we’ve had together at this event over the years.”

Awards this year featured a custom cnc machined base with dye sublimated plaques for INAC and the 3X event, sponsored by Arc Audio, along with the traditional 3 foot cup for Triple Crown and the much desired boxing belts in IASCA Bass Boxing.

Notable Champions include Brian Mitchell, successfully defending his Triple Crown 2 seat Championship for 2 years in a row now, winning his third this past weekend. Brian was also the weekend’s entertainment with crazy costumes each day, keeping everyone smiling.

Robert Corwin successfully defended his Triple Crown 1 seat Championship, and newcomer Anthony Rodriguez was awarded the Champion spot in the Novice SQ Class.  And, this year’s INAC saw the return of Scott Buwalda’s infamous “Black Betty”, which took top honors in all formats of the Extreme Open SQ class.

INAC also saw its first ever “Motosounds” motorcycle Championship with LA Audio shop owner Larry Adams taking the top spot in his class. Head Judge Terry Floyd worked hard all season long to build the motorcycle competition format and had a great time with the Motosounds competitors. (see photo)

The Unified Car Audio Championship and IASCA were also supported by many industry members as well, such as Arc Audio (SQ Hall sponsor and Trophy Sponsor), JL Audio, Hybrid Audio Technologies, Kicker, US Acoustics, Focal, Pioneer and many more.

“Special thanks go out to our entire Judging Team, support staff and supporters” Sabourin continued to say; “These great people worked their butts off and delivered a first class event. Without their hard work and dedication to IASCA competition, we would not be here today.”

The Sound Quality (SQC) Judging Team consisted of Travis Chin (Head Judge), Keith Turner, Tim Goudy, John Sketoe, Steve Head, IASCA Caribbean Director Shazad Rahaman, Jeff Smith and after a brief absence from the judging lanes, Gord Stansell returned to judge install (IQC).

The SPL Judging team consisted of Head Judge Aaron Dunkle, Scott Sinde, Brandon Rosser, Matt Miller from the West Coast, and Joey and Chrystle Perry.

Support Staff include Kim Sabourin, Terry Floyd and Kim Cook.

The Rules and Ethics Committees have already begun drafting the new rules for 2020, which are set to be released in January.

Winners of the IASCA INAC and the 3X competitions will be posted on the IASCA website in the coming days. You can view the results at www.iasca.com/events.

For more information, contact IASCA at (386) 322-1551 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

12 Volt Distributor Powerhouse Adds Strength to the Upper Midwest

Seattle, October 21, 2019 – Elite Distributor Alliance announced today the addition of Woofer Electronics to the premier 12 Volt focused member owned buying group.  Chicago based Woofer Electronics services the upper Midwest states of Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. 

Founded in 1980, Sam Yoo had this to say about joining EDA: “The EDA has brought together an amazing group of distributors who share an immense passion for this industry. The EDA's strategy and vision are incredibly exciting and we could not be happier to be a part of it. We look forward to working closely with the member and vendor partners to help continue the group's growth and success.”

Woofer provides same day or next day service to nearly all the dealers served.  Jim Warren, EDA’s Executive Director said, “Sam and his team have built a very exciting company in America’s heartland – the alignment of brands and vision is powerful, and we look forward to working closely with Sam and his leadership team.”

EDA, which consists of a dozen members servicing almost all corners of the lower 48 states is experiencing double digit growth. Josh Eatherly, EDA’s president added, “2020 will be a pivotal year for our buying group with several significant initiatives that will be announced in coming months.  We are committed to adding value in very significant ways and Woofer Electronics is positioned well to partner with our members.  We are really pleased to have Sam join the group as we continue our path to $200,000,000 in wholesale buying power.”

EDA is a high integrity, member owned buying group serving the 12-volt specialists throughout the United States. For member information please see www.elitedistributoralliance.com      

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Mr. Jim Warren at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Ringwood, Ill. –  October 16, 2019 – Race Sport® Lighting, the undisputed leader of aftermarket lighting solutions for the automotive, truck accessories, marine and power sports industries, has announced they will launch three innovative new product series at the 2019 SEMA Show. Namely, NextGEN Laser Lights, GEN4® LED Headlight, and ColorSMART® L8-Series. 

NEXT-GEN LL-Series Laser Lights

This is brand new first-to-market laser technology. The LL-Series includes dual and single row laser light bars, laser auxiliary spots and fog lights, 7-inch sealed beam headlights for Jeeps and Motorcycles, and a heavy-duty tactical laser flashlight. Moreover, the NEXT-GEN laser technology projects beams of up to 600 meters.

Firstly, is the NEXT-GEN LL-Series of laser light products. Understand, this is brand new first-to-market laser technology. The LL-Series includes dual and single row laser light bars, laser auxiliary spots and fog lights, 7-inch sealed beam headlights for Jeeps and Motorcycles, and a heavy-duty tactical laser flashlight. Moreover, the NEXT-GEN laser technology projects beams of up to 600 meters.

“The new NEXT-GEN LL-Series features innovative laser light technology which means almost twice the visible distance compared to LED technology. In other words, increased visibility equates to increased driver safety," said Mac Gracia, Lead Technician, Race Sport Lighting.

GEN4® LED Headlight Kits

Likewise, the second new product Race Sport® Lighting is revealing at the 2019 SEMA Show, is the long-awaited GEN4® LED highlight kits. These kits are packed with patent pending (US patent application no. 16591793) features including fan-less “rope” heat-sink design, “ratchet” style clock-able base, and the brightest output of an LED headlight kit the company has ever offered.

“When designing the GEN4® LED headlight kit our team had one mission; “Deliver every feature requested by our customer base in one kit." Our customers' wanted extreme output, unmatched reliability, fan-less heatsink and clock-able base for adaptive installs. Confidently, I can say that our team has completed that mission. Moreover, we have been focused on one thing for almost two decades and that's delivering lighting solutions to the aftermarket industries! The GEN4® LED headlight kit is another manifestation of that customer driven solution-focus," said Steve Jergensen, President, Race Sport Lighting.

ColorSMART® L8-Series Multi-color Light Bars, Spot Lights, and Rock lights

Finally, the last new Race Sport® Lighting product series launching in November at the SEMA Show, is the ColorSMART® L8-Series. The ColorSMART® L8-Series is a family of multi-color RGB products that are smartphone controlled via Bluetooth application. The series includes RGB light bars, spots and rock lights that are all controlled by one module. This means a complete RGB lighting system across the entire vehicle conveniently controlled by one module and wired with quick connectors to make for an easy install.

“Our ColorSMART® family of multi-color RGB LED products have an established reputation in the industry for reliability, awesome accent effects and ease of install. The L8-Series was designed with the installer in mind. This series makes it easy, by allowing the installer to quickly connect an entire RGB lighting system to the vehicle," said Ceasar Olaes, National Sales Manager, Race Sport® Lighting.

Visit the Race Sport® Lighting 2019 SEMA Booth

Come check out thousands of Race Sport® Lighting products on display at the 2019 SEMA Show. Our booth is # 11879. The booth with feature large interactive lighting displays and this years SEMA build in partnership with Badgerland Offroad, a mean 2020 Jeep Gladiator covered bumper to bumper with our latest lighting solutions.

The SEMA Show takes place November 5 - November 8, 2019 at the Las Vegas Convention Center located at 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.

Finally, The 2018 SEMA Show drew more than 70,000 domestic and international buyers. The displays are segmented into 12 sections, and a New Products Showcase featured nearly 3,000 newly introduced parts, tools and components. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more…

At Race Sport® Lighting, we are lighting. For almost two decades we have brought consistently high quality products and full-service-value to our customers. This is our foundation for growth, and the reason we are the lighting brand the professionals use in North America and beyond.

For more information on Race Sport® Lighting or to become an authorized Race Sport® Lighting dealer visit www.racesportinc.com

Holly Hill, Fla. –  October 17, 2019 –  Metra Electronics® will debut its new Jeep® accessories product line at the 2019 SEMA Show with a comprehensive selection of aftermarket lighting, integration, safety and audio products for each generation of the popular Jeep Wrangler® model. Metra recognizes the desire for Jeep owners to customize their vehicles and is launching this new product line with replacement speaker pods specifically designed for the new 2020-up* Jeep Gladiator and 2018-up* Jeep Wrangler JL, an assortment of lighting brackets for JL and JK models, new CANBUS decoders for headlight replacements in the JL, JK, TJ and YJ models, new LED taillights for the JK and TJ models and more.

Replacement Speaker Pods for Jeep Wrangler JL 2018-Up* and Gladiator 2020-up*

The replacement speaker pods (JP-1014) are designed to replace the original 4” speaker pods located under the driver and passenger side of the dashboard in Jeep Wrangler JL 2018-up* and Jeep Gladiator 2020-up* models to allow for 6” to 6.75” aftermarket speakers. Each pair of pods has an ABS housing that utilizes the factory mounting locations for a secure fit that will heighten the listening experience. The pods use the factory grommet and wiring and a Metra speaker adapter harness is included.

Brackets for Jeep Wrangler JL and JK

New light mounting solutions for Jeep Wrangler JL and JK models are an addition to the multitude of brackets currently offered from Metra. The JP-JFOG is a versatile fog light bracket for 2018-up* Jeep Wrangler JL Rubicon, 2009-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Hard Rock, Rubicon X and the 10th Anniversary Edition models. The 7-gauge powder coated steel brackets include gaskets and mounting hardware.

These mounting solutions join Heise’s previously announced mounting solutions for Jeeps. The Jeep Wrangler JL pillar lightbar bracket (JP-JLAPB) uses anti-sway hardware specifically designed by Heise to prevent the weight of the lightbar from causing the bracket to move left and right. It is designed for a 50” straight Heise lightbar and incorporates two mounting locations for cube LED or working lights on each side. The JP-JLPMLB post mount bracket has Heise LED cube light mounting options for the side or hood of the vehicle. The introduction of these new accessories allows 2018-up* Jeep Wrangler JL owners to customize their ride with Heise LED lights.

Metra is also introducing four new brackets for the 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK models. The new single hood bracket (JP-JKM03) has mounting locations for four cube lights and fits JK models excluding the special edition models with raised hoods. The grille mount bracket (JP-JKGR1) is designed for a 20” straight lightbar. Mount two sets of cube lights in post locations with the dual-stacked post mount bracket (JP-JKPM2), and mount an LED whip light to the spare wheel carrier with the whip mount bracket (JP-JKWIP.)  All brackets feature powder coated 7-gauge steel and include gaskets and mounting hardware.

CAN-BUS Decoders for Jeep Wrangler JL, JK, TJ and YJ models

Heise® has added two new CANBUS decoders, the HE-PSX24D designed to work with its existing HE-PSX24LED single-beam bulb kit for the Jeep Wrangler JL and JK models, and the HE-H3D, designed to work with the HE-H3LED single-beam bulb kit for Jeep Wrangler TJ and YJ models. The new CAN-BUS decoders have simple plug-n-play connections and are designed for vehicles with a CAN-BUS system to monitor the headlights and stops them from flashing.

Taillights for Jeep Wrangler JK and TJ Models

Two new taillights that give Jeep Wranglers a more rugged look are being introduced to complement Heise’s existing lineup. The LED LUX taillights (JP-TL03T) for 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK models incorporate a turn signal, brake light and running light. With a total of 42 watts, 21 LEDs and a 30-watt high-output reverse light, these taillights are a powerful upgrade. The new JP-TL04T taillights for 1998-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ models have a built-in license plate light in addition to turn signal, reverse, brake and running lights. With a total of 46 watts and 23 LEDs, these taillights are sure to shine bright and maintains the overall rugged look of the TJ body style. Both sets of lights feature an OEM fit, plug into the OEM harness and have a polycarbonate lens for extra durability.

Metra Electronics® will showcase these new products at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas from November 5th - 8th at booth 37017 in the South Hall Upper Level with their off-road, truck and powersports products. A smaller display with these products will also be at Metra’s main booth 11639 in the North Hall. A new catalog specifically for Metra’s Jeep accessories will also be released on the opening day of the show and available for download at MetraPowerSports.com.

*See MetraOnline.com for up-to-date, vehicle specific information. 

At Metra, 12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world.  We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources into developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for more than 72 years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp® and Metra Marine®. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium home theater and surveillance products, Metra Home Theater Group®.  For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

October 17, 2019 -- Team DS18 shows up in force wherever they travel, and Slamfest 2019 in Tampa, Fla. was an amazing time for all the DS18 family to get together and see everyone’s hard work at hand and compete. Dozens of slammed rides, SPL vehicles, and show cars alike all sported DS18 equipment with pride for all the crowd to see and hear.

We are happy to announce that many trophies and plaques were awarded to the TEAM including the first plaque handed out for the amazing work done on Jay “Joka” Jones’s famous Infinity Tahoe that was just completed and also the famous DS18 demo GMC Envoy that sports a total of speakers 32 mids, 22 tweeters, 14 tweeters, and four huge subs powered by 40,000 watts that will make your hair stand up. These vehicles feature massive thumping bass and very large high-powered stunt walls that can be heard for miles around.

The DS18 tents had constant traffic and the crowds danced as DJ Diego played all the most popular trending songs on the loudest sound systems at the show. We are extremely happy to have been apart of another Slamfest where we took home three top 20 awards along with many SPL awards from the competition team. We hope to make next year even bigger and louder!

Holly Hill, Fla. –  October 16, 2019 –  Metra Electronics® will debut a new set of universal 7-inch replacement headlights with an RGB backlit LED to give owners more styles and custom color choices for their vehicle in addition to an RGB LED headlight and fog light kit. These universal lights will fit most of the newer Jeep Wrangler® models (including the 2018-up* JL with use of adapter) and other vehicle applications with a 7-inch round headlight and 4-inch round fog light. Additional accessories including fog light adapter harnesses and connectors will also be available. An 8 gang switch panel designed for outdoor vehicles from Heise® will also be introduced to integrate lighting control for aftermarket add-ons. These products will join Metra’s large display of off-road, truck, Jeep® and powersports products at the 2019 SEMA Show in booth 37017 in the South Hall Upper Level and also be at their main booth 11639 in the North Hall.

RGB Backlit LED Headlight (JP-704RGB)

The new JP-704RGB replacement headlight set features backlit (15) 5-watt RGB LEDs in each light and produces 4,000 lumens for the high beam and 2,200 lumens for the low beam. The virtually unbreakable polycarbonate lens cover makes this the ideal off-road solution for trail riding Jeep owners. The HE-CBRGB controller is sold separately and required for operation of the RGB lights, which allows the user to change colors, sync to music and more from the Heise RGB app, available for Android® and iOS® devices. The control box is sealed so that it can be mounted in an engine compartment without fear of failure and features a simple two wire connection. This headlight set also works with Heise’s existing RGB accent lights, plus Infinite Series lightbars and cube style lights with RGB backlit LEDs, allowing an entire system to be synced using the HE-CBRGB controller.

RGB LED Headlight and Fog Light Kit (JP-706RGBKT)

A different style of 7-inch headlights with addressable RGB LEDs will be introduced in the JP-706RGBKT kit, which features (9) 5-watt LEDs in each headlight. The headlights produce 3,600 lumens of illumination for the high beam and 2,400 lumens for the low beam. This kit also includes a set of matching 4-inch fog lights with RGB LED lights and the RGB controller. The fog lights have (6) 5-watt LEDs each that produce 1,400 lumens of illumination. Drivers will be able to change the color of their lights with the swipe of a finger with 120 different color changing patterns that can sync to music and are controlled via the Car Light mobile app, available for Android® and iOS® devices. Both of the new RGB replacement headlights are rated IP67 and use the standard H4 connectors.

Adapter Harness for Fog Lights

The new JP-JWFLAH is a simple plug-n-play 9145 to PSX24W connector adapter harness for Jeep Wrangler 2010 and up* JK and JL models that comes in a 2-pack. This harness is designed for use with specific Heise (HE-JWBFL01, HE-JWSFL01, or HE-JWBFL02) or Metra Jeep Accessories (JP-706RGBKT) fog lights only.

H4 Connector to H13 Connector

The new JP-H4H13DE is designed for 7-inch headlights in 2007-up* Jeep Wrangler JK models. This set comes with 2 adapters and 2 CANBUS decoders to eliminate the bulb out warning light and flickering of headlights when replacing factory lights with aftermarket lights.

Heise® 8 Gang Switch Panel

Integrate lighting control into any Jeep model with Heise’s universal control panel that can fit into the dash panel, center console, vehicle pillar or even the overhead sunglass holder. This gang switch panel system controls up to 8 different auxiliary LED lights or electrical devices and has 50 different switch stickers included for customization. Blue LED backlighting illuminates the switches and it can handle all types of 12V DC accessories. The panel is ideal for applications such as cars, trucks, Jeeps®, ATVs/UTVs, RVs and even boat installations. The compact control panel measures 2.6 by 4.6 inches while the under-hood mounted control box has a 4.2 by 7.5 inch footprint.

Metra Electronics® will showcase these new products at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas from November 5th - 8th at booth 37017 in the South Hall Upper with their off-road, truck, Jeep® and powersports products. They will also be at Metra’s main booth 11639 in the North Hall. A new catalog for Metra’s Jeep® Accessories will also be released on the opening day of the show and available for download at MetraPowerSports.com.

*See MetraOnline.com for up-to-date, vehicle specific information. 

At Metra, 12volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world.  We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources into developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for more than 72 years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp® and Metra Marine®. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium home theater and surveillance products, Metra Home Theater Group®.  For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

The Innovative New Product Features a Set of High Powered LED Light Bars Integrated into the Factory-Style Side Mirror Caps of 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and Raptor Models; Provides Functional Peripheral Illumination for the Driver

METAIRE, LA, Oct. 16, 2019 – Oracle Lighting (www.oraclelights.com), the market leader in creating high quality lighting products and innovative LED solutions for the automotive aftermarket, is proud to announce the debut of the new Ford F-150 LED Off-Road Side Mirrors for model years 2015-2019 (MSRP: $399.95; p/n 5816-001).

Oracle Lighting will showcase the new Ford F-150 LED Off-Road Side Mirrors during the 2019 SEMA Show, held in Las Vegas, Nev. from Nov. 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #C21505.

“This innovative new product from Oracle Lighting features a set of high powered LED light bars integrated into the factory-style side mirror caps of 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and Raptor models,” explained Justin Hartenstein, Oracle Lighting director of development. “This integration allows for easy installation and a clean, almost OEM look while providing functional peripheral illumination for the driver.”

Why is peripheral illumination important? Factory headlights and most auxiliary lights only illuminate the area in front of the vehicle. Ideally for off-road activities, such as trail riding, the driver needs to be able to clearly see the area on the sides of the trail to spot obstructions, which would otherwise go unnoticed and could be a potential hazard.

“Besides being functional, our new LED Mirrors from look great as well,” Hartenstein continued. “The LED light bar is a custom design that features a total of 24 powerful Cree LEDs. This gives the driver increased visibility and peripheral illumination. Each unit has a 45 beam angle to optimize the driver's peripheral visibility whether riding on the trail or in the desert. Multiple aluminum heat sinks are used to effectively wick heat away from the LEDs and are designed to use the airflow through the mirror housing to increase cooling similar to a radiator.”

The new LED Off-Road Side Mirror housing material is made from rugged Polycarbonate and bolts onto the vehicle using the factory mounts for easy installation. A set of anodized rock guards protects the LED acrylic lenses, which also houses the DBM Reflex LED optics. These efficient optics focus the light for optimal visibility from the driver seat position.

Additional product features include:

• 24x 1W Cree LEDs
• 2200lm total output
•  45 Degree LED beam angle
• Advanced LED optics
• Uses factory mounts
• 6000K color temp
• 2 Amp power draw
• 2-year warranty
• Patented design
• Will not fit tow-mirror equipped vehicles

Package includes:

• 1 x Driver Side Oracle 2015-2019 Ford F150/ Raptor LED Off-Road Side Mirror Cap
• 1 x Passenger Side Oracle 2015-2019 Ford F150/Raptor LED Off-Road Side Mirror Cap

Celebrating its 20-year anniversary in 2019, Metairie, Louisiana-based Oracle Lighting has been designing innovative lighting products and technologies for the automotive/12Volt, powersports, motorcycle, and marine markets since 1999. Oracle’s philosophy is this: in today's world of fly-by-night vendors, we think it is important to partner with businesses that you can trust to be there for you today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

For more information on Oracle Lighting and its full product line, please visit www.oraclelights.com, call (800) 407-5776, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Celebrating its 20-year anniversary in 2019, Metairie, Louisiana-based Oracle Lighting has been designing innovative lighting products and technologies for the automotive/12Volt, powersports, motorcycle, and marine markets since 1999. Oracle’s philosophy is this: in today's world of fly-by-night vendors, we think it is important to partner with businesses that you can trust to be there for you today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

Located just outside New Orleans, Oracle Lighting has received accolades from numerous organizations for our business practices, including being listed on the Inc500 list of the Fastest Growing Businesses in the USA for the past eight years consecutively, winning the 2012 Bronze Stevie Award for Consumer Products Company of the Year, and most recently being named The Small Business Administration's Exporter of the Year and a Small Business Champion by the U.S. Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. In 2012, Oracle was named the Jefferson Parish Small Business of the Year by JEDCO. New Orleans CityBusiness Magazine also named ORACLE Lighting a Top Private Company in the Greater New Orleans Area in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Company’s CEO/Director and its EVP of Sales & Marketing Will Present the Benefits of the SKAA Standard for Wireless Audio as well as Conduct Product Demonstrations During the Invitation-Only Oct. 17 Event in Mountain View, Calif.

EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada, Oct. 15, 2019 – Eleven Engineering, Inc. (www.elevenengineering.com), a market leader in semiconductor products for wireless audio for home theater, multi-room, portable, professional, 12 Volt (car, truck, motorcycle, power sports, marine) and gaming applications, is proud to announce that Infineon Technologies has invited John Sobota, Eleven Engineering CEO and director, and Rex Whitehead, Eleven Engineering executive vice president, sales & marketing, to present as well as conduct product demonstrations during the invitation-only OktoberTech 2019 Technology Collaboration Forum, held Oct. 17 at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif.

“We will be covering the 7 Deadly Sins of WiFi Audio, discussing how there isn’t a wireless audio standard thus creating market confusion,” said Whitehead. “When you peel back the layers, WiFi Audio is crippled in seven key areas. We will break it down during OktoberTech 2019 as we have done on our YouTube channel because WiFi Audio is more of a detriment than a benefit to those who value and consume audio in their everyday lives, as well as wireless audio product manufacturers who cater to and depend upon these customers.”

The OktoberTech 2019 Technology Collaboration Forum brings together an exclusive group of visionary product developers, business leaders, expert hardware and system design engineers to explore advanced technologies…from intelligent power, smart audio, contextually aware systems and autonomous machines to enhanced security…that will help link the real and the digital world.

Recently, Eleven Engineering entered into a co-marketing agreement with Munich, Germany-based Infineon Technologies AG, a world leader in semiconductor solutions.

“Eleven Engineering and Infineon Technologies’ MERUS™ team have worked together for years, jointly enabling customer products, and this partnership formalizes a tremendous opportunity for both companies to fully utilize the technology and marketing strengths of the other for years to come,” explained John Sobota, Eleven Engineering CEO and director. “Rex and I look forward to presenting at OktoberTech 2019.”

Infineon Technologies’ MERUS™ range of advanced audio amplifier solutions enables customers to maximize power efficiency, output power, and audio performance while ensuring the greatest possible design freedom and fast time-to-market. Eleven Engineering products already available which incorporate this technology include Strawberry 3 and Saskatoon “off-the-shelf motherboards,” Dillinger Labs Aquarius speakers, and Soundboks speakers, plus three new products from Levven Audio.

SKAA is the new standard for wireless high fidelity audio, developed by Eleven Engineering, Inc. SKAA transmitters work with iOS & Android mobile devices, Mac & Windows computers, televisions, and just about any product with a line output, S/PDIF output or a headphone jack. SKAA is also available as a built-in technology not requiring an external transmitter in purpose-designed partner products, which are featured at SKAA.com. In environments laden with heavy WiFi and Bluetooth traffic, SKAA navigates through these hostile environments with best-in-class reliability. SKAA also allows for uninterrupted audio signals that are delivered with the highest sound quality to all speakers without the latency that is inherent in other wireless solutions.

For more information, please contact Rex Whitehead at 480-650-3979 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and please visit  www.elevenengineering.com, SKAA wireless YouTube channel, and Facebook.

Eleven Engineering breaks down the Seven Deadly Sins of WiFi Audio on its YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw2iSCuT0x8).

For more on SKAA and the Seven Deadly Sins of WiFi Audio, please subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/user/SKAAwireless and visit SKAA.com.

For additional information, contact Rex Whitehead at 480-650-3979 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more information on Eleven Engineering, visit www.elevenengineering.com,SKAA wireless YouTube channel, and Facebook.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada-based Eleven Engineering, Inc. is a market leader in microprocessors SiPs (System in Package) and modules designed for wireless audio for Home Theater, Multi-Room, Portable, and Pro Audio products. Eleven's XInC2 multithreaded processor was designed specifically for digital wireless audio applications but is also well suited for other realtime intensive microprocessor applications.

Eleven's high-performance wireless audio semiconductors, equipped with XInC2 wireless processor cores, are complete solutions for high-quality digital wireless audio transport. WFD™, Eleven's proprietary wireless audio transport protocol, has a narrow footprint in the radio spectrum, delivering both best-in-class coexistence with WiFi / Bluetooth and unparalleled Quality of Service.

October 16, 2019 -- Race Sport® Lighting is pleased to announce that we have partnered with Brian "Gambler" Rowe, owner of the "We The People" Tribute Silverado, to add a complete lighting package on his build. Stay tuned to this blog for frequent updates as we get this bad boy outfitted.

"We The People" Tribute Silverado

Brian Rowe, owner of the "We the People" Tribute Silverado, comments about the build:

Race Sport® Lighting: This is a great project and we are excited to be a part of it. That being said, what inspired you to build a tribute vehicle honoring our military and first responders?

Brian: Respect. These men and women lay down their lives for us everyday. When I look at the media, I see a ton of disrespect. It weighs on me. I have a lot of friends who serve in one way or another and I wanted to boldly support them publicly. This was my radical idea about how to accomplish that. Let's be clear, I'm not doing this for the attention. We want the attention to go where it's deserved and thats for the men and women who serve.

Race Sport® Lighting: After the build is complete, what are your plans for the truck moving forward?

Brian: Well first, it is a mobile billboard of respect and hope. We also plan on being in many events, parades, magazines, etc. We also want to take it around to local police stations, military families, moose lodges etc, as a sign of respect and encouragement. If anyone is interested in having us at their event, they can messages us on our new Facebook page.

"Race Sport® Lighting is very honored, to be a part of the 'We the People' Tribute Silverado build, on behalf of our military and law enforcement. When I was sent the pictures and saw the wrap from Sticker Dude for the first time, I said, 'We need to be a part of that and support our troops and police force.' Brian Rowe is a huge patriot, and we are excited to load his 'We the People' Tribute Silverado with our professional grade products. It's going to be phenomenal!" said Steve Jergensen, President, Race Sport Lighting.

"We the People" Tribute Silverado's Lighting Package

Here is a quick breakdown of what Race Sport® Lighting is going onto "We the People" Tribute Silverado truck. Basically, this build got all the lights. All of them.

• RSSBKIT60 LoPro™ Running Board LED Switchback Kit
• RS8PRGBW ColorSMART™ Multi-color RGB LED Rock Light Kits
• RSWWKIT ColorADAPT™ Multi-color LED Wheel Well Kit, re-purposed to illuminate behind the grill
• 9005CARBG DemonEYE™ Multi-color RGB LED Headlight Kit
• 5202TLED Terminator™ LED Headlight Kit for Fog Lights
• RS120060 60" Triple-row LED Tailgate Light Bar
• RS3020BSP StrobePRO™ White-Amber Surface Mount Strobes
• RS12RGB ColorADAPT™ 12 Multi-color LED Pod Kit utilized as RGB interior accent lighting
• Blast Series Extreme Output Direct LED Replacements for dome, map, and reverse lights
• RS-SRWRAP-140 Single Row Wrap LED Light Bar Mounted Behind the Grill
• RSCSSSK Dual Function Side Shooting Cube Kit with Strobing Amber Function
• RS3157SBWA No-Rapid-Flash CANBUS Switchback Amber/White LED Turn Signals

Featured at SEMA 2019 and Ideal for Multiple Marine and Powersports Applications, the 500 Watt (Max) Soundbars Now Include Built-In Controls and RGB Illumination

OXNARD, Calif., Oct. 15, 2019 – BOSS Audio Systems, a leader and innovator in 12 Volt aftermarket audio and video products, is proud to announce the launch of two new weather resistant 500 Watt (Max) all-in-one Bluetooth® soundbars. Now shipping, the 14-inch BRT14A (MAP: $299.99) and 34-inch BRT34A (MAP: $499.99) include built-in controls and RGB lighting, making them ideal for multiple Powersports and marine applications.

BOSS Audio will feature the BRT14A and BRT34A during the 2019 SEMA Show, held in Las Vegas, Nev. from Nov. 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth N11769.

“The self-powered, Bluetooth-enabled, IPX5-rated BRT14A and BRT34A are the ideal soundbars for marine and Powersports applications, allowing the user to stream and control their favorite apps wirelessly directly from their smart device, putting their favorite music directly at their fingertips,” said Jason Hannon, head of BOSS Audio’s Powersports lineup. “Ruggedly built for all terrains, 500 Watts of power and RGB illumination make these soundbars look as great as they sound wherever your Side by Sides and UTVs may take you.”

The BRT14A and BRT34A feature a built-in Class D amplifier, Bluetooth® control, and built-in RGB light. Their 3.5mm aux inputs are also compatible with the outputs of smartphones and MP3 players, and a built-in DSP (BRT34A only) and pre-amp outputs allow you to connect multiple systems together with an integrated preset EQ.

Additional features and specifications of the BRT14A and BRT34A include:

• 3-inch full range speakers (two speakers for the BRT14A; eight for the BRT34A)
• 1-inch horn loaded tweeters (two for each for the BRT14A and BRT34A)
• Bluetooth audio streaming - play and control music and apps such as Spotify/Pandora wirelessly
• IPX5-rated weather resistant enclosure
• Built-in LED lights
• RGB lighting remote control
• Multi-Angle Adjustable Clamps fit bars from 1.5in. - 2.0in.

“BOSS Audio recently relaunched the brand in both looks and expanded products offerings,” Hannon added. “The BRT14A and BRT34A are just the latest of our added Powersports offerings sure to excite the Side by Side and UTV enthusiast.”

For more information, please visit www.bossaudio.com.

Since 1987 BOSS has produced quality audio and video products that feature the latest technology while consistently delivering a clean and powerful sound. Our in-house acoustic, design, mechanical, and electronics engineers collaborate with a vast resources of global manufacturing partners, working as a team to infuse products with state-of-the-art features that have made each listening experience more enjoyable for over 30 years.

The company offers more than 400 car, marine, and Power Sports products that are sold in 130 countries, both in storefront retailers and online. Headquartered in Oxnard, CA, with offices in Shenzhen, China, BOSS leverages robust logistical and production capabilities to create optimized audio and video experiences as well as deliver innovative products. 

All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

DOW Continues Planned Growth Of Custom Integration Channel

TAMPA, Fla. (October 15, 2019) – – DOW Electronics, the leading Consumer Electronics distributor in the south, announced today that it has reached an agreement with BDC Distributors to acquire certain assets of the Westbury, NY based distributor.

The parties are working toward closing the transaction Thursday, October 24, 2019. DOW will open for business Monday the 28th in BDC’s former location. Upon closing, this acquisition will bring new customers, as well as increase territory agreements with current DOW vendors to cover the Metro New York area. The acquisition sets up DOW for future growth with new vendors, territory and customers.

DOW is actively working on plans to organically grow their territory through the Mid-Atlantic market to connect its existing territory in the south to the newly acquired New York Metro territory. DOW has confirmed agreements with key vendors to begin this growth concurrently with the closing of the BDC acquisition.

“This acquisition brings DOW into an exciting new chapter of our 60 year history,” said president and CEO John Yodzis. “Opening up a new territory with the support of our trusted key vendor partners continues our drive to grow the custom integration channel. We’re very excited about the opportunities this acquisition presents currently and in the future.”

“We are thankful to have found a partner like DOW that shares our mission of helping small businesses thrive in today’s complex digital economy,” said Barry Balcourt, ceo of BDC Distributors. “We believe our customers will be in good hands, as DOW is a customer-centric, family-run business similar to ours.”

“We are excited to welcome BDC’s customers to the DOW Electronics family,” added executive chairman Chip Yodzis. “DOW is ready to provide them with the level of service, commitment, and dedication that has become the foundation of our business.”

To learn more about DOW Electronics, please visit www.DOWElectronics.comor call 1.800.627.2900.

Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., DOW Electronics is one of the largest independently owned and operated electronics distributors servicing independent retailers in the Southern United States for 60 years. With six locations serving Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, DOW Electronics focuses on providing consumer electronics that enhance the customer experience.

DOW Electronics’ areas of business include:

                       • Car and Marine Audio/Video                     • Custom Integration/Consumer Electronics

                       • Broadband                                              • Satellite & Terrestrial Television

                       • Surveillance                                             • UCaaS

                       • Commercial Audio/Video

For over 30 years, BDC has been providing quality products for custom audio, video and home theater installers. Most of their customers become repeat customers and recognize the value of working with BDC. As a BDC customer, you will receive professional and personal service for the best quality equipment at the best prices available.

A Heated Lightbar, Edgeless Slimline, Side Light and High Output Series Joins the Expanding Product Line

Holly Hill, Fla. –  October 15, 2019 – Heise LED Lighting® by Metra Electronics®, the leading manufacturer of aftermarket 12volt installation solutions, will introduce four new styles of automotive LED lightbars at the 2019 SEMA Show. To fit more bumpers, tight spaces and hidden applications in vehicles, Heise is unveiling a new 20-inch single-row Edgeless Slimline Lightbar with a clean, modern look, free of screws in the front view. A 22-inch Dual-Row Heated Lightbar with 40 high-output LEDs will also join the brand’s lightbar lineup, designed with a heating element to automatically melt the frost on snowy days. Additionally, Heise will have a new High Output Dual-Row Side Light Series and a High Output Dual-Row Lightbar Series in multiple lengths that offer even brighter off-road lighting solutions with more illumination.

20-Inch Edgeless Slimline Lightbar

Heise offers a clean, seamless look that blends with any vehicle with their new Edgeless Slimline Lightbar, available in a 20-inch size to fit many aftermarket bumper installations. The Edgeless Slimline lightbar offers an 8-degree spot beam pattern that is more focused than previous models with a higher 5,309 lumen output. A modern streamlined appearance is void of the traditional look of screws on the front of the lightbar. This style doesn’t sacrifice its durability or IP rating, as it features Heise’s proprietary torture-tested heavy-duty construction with a virtually unbreakable polycarbonate lens and integrated-epoxy encapsulated electronics. It is rated IP67 with a military breather port that allows moisture to escape.

HE-TSL20 Product Specifications:

• Length: 20”

• Wattage: 64W

• Raw Lumens: 5309 lm

• Current Consumption @ 13.8V: 5.33A

22-Inch High Output Dual-Row Heated Lightbar

Fight the frost with Heise’s new 22-inch high-output heated lightbar. The heating element will activate below 41°F to assist with defrosting and de-icing of the lightbar and will automatically shut off when the temperature reaches 41°F or higher. This lightbar is torture-tested and IP67 rated to withstand the worst environments and has 120 watts with 10,800 lumens of light. It is designed with integrated advanced thermal management and a military breather port that allows moisture to escape and prevents fogging while defrosting the surface of the light for added visibility during snow season. This powerful lightbar is constructed with integrated-epoxy encapsulated electronics, a virtually unbreakable polycarbonate lens and die-cast aluminum housing. The hybrid 90-degree flood beam pattern offers a wide angle of illumination while the 8-degree spot beam provides intense light in the center flanked by the wide beam for extra coverage.

HE-HDRH22 Product Specifications:

• Length: 22”

• Wattage: 120W

• Raw Lumens: 10,800 lm

• Current Consumption @ 13.8V: 8.27A

High Output Dual-Row with Side Light Series

New Dual-Row Lightbars with Side Lights are designed to provide even more coverage to illuminate the road ahead and all around the vehicle. This new series is available in three different lengths and features a set of diffused LED end caps on both sides of the bar that produce a 240-degree field of light. A high output of illumination ensures that one lightbar will provide more than enough coverage for dark nights. This series is constructed with Heise’s signature torture-tested design, a military breather port and is rated IP67 to withstand the worst environments.

HE-HDRS Series Products Specifications:

• Lengths: 9.2”, 15.2” and 23.2” (HE-HDRS8, HE-HDRS14, HE-HDRS22)

• Wattage: 48W, 84W and 132W

• Raw Lumens: 4,760 lm, 8,000 lm and 12,300 lm

• Current Consumption @ 13.8V: 3.58A, 5.58A and 9.58A

High Output Dual-Row Lightbar Series

Heise is going brighter than ever with an even higher output lightbar series that produces more lumens than their existing dual-row series. These powerful lightbars are engineered with integrated-epoxy encapsulated electronics, a virtually unbreakable polycarbonate lens, a military breather port and die-cast aluminum housing. They have been torture-tested and are IP67 rated to withstand the worst environments and are available in lengths from 8 to 50 inches. The hybrid 90-degree flood beam pattern offers a wide angle of illumination while the 8-degree spot beam provides intense light in the center flanked by the wide beam for extra coverage.

HE-HDR Series Products Specifications:

• Length: 8”, 14”, 22”, 32”, 42” and 50” (HE-HDR8, HE-HDR14, HE-HDR22, HE-HDR32, HE-HDR42, HE-HDR50)

• Wattage: 36W, 72W, 120W, 180W, 240W and 288W

• Raw Lumens: 3,240 lm, 6,480 lm, 10,800 lm, 16,200 lm, 21,600 lm and 25,920 lm

• Current Consumption @ 13.8V: 2.26A, 4.5A, 4.52A, 4.52A, 16.5A, 8.8A and 18.1A

Metra Electronics will showcase these new products at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas from November 5th - 8th at booth 37017 in the South Hall Upper Level with their off-road, truck and powersports products. They will also be at Metra’s main booth 11639 in the North Hall. Visit HeiseLED.com for additional product information and to see the new full-line catalog, available on opening day of the SEMA Show.

At Metra, 12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world.  We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources into developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for more than 72 years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp® and Metra Marine®. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium home theater and surveillance products, Metra Home Theater Group®.  For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

Holly Hill, Fla. – October 10, 2019 – Metra PowerSports® by Metra Electronics®, the leading manufacturer of aftermarket automotive solutions, has new water-resistant off-road accessories designed for UTVs, ATVs, dune buggies and more heading to the 2019 SEMA Show. An 8-panel switch, lighted side mirrors, rearview mirror monitor, speakers, Polaris® Ride Command® audio adapter and three new whip light styles will debut at Metra’s booth 37017 in the South Hall Upper Level. These new products are specifically engineered to meet the harsh requirements of outdoor vehicles and will be showcased alongside Metra’s existing accessories for off-road applications, trucks, Jeeps® and powersports.

Universal 8 Gang Switch Panel System by Heise LED Lighting Systems®

The HE-SWP8 can integrate lighting control into any vehicle and fit into the dash panel, center console, vehicle pillar or even the overhead sunglass holder. This gang switch panel system controls up to 8 different auxiliary LED lights or electrical devices and has 50 different switch stickers included for customization. Blue LED backlighting illuminates the switches and it can handle all types of 12V DC accessories. The panel is ideal for applications such as cars, trucks, Jeeps®, ATVs/UTVs, RVs and even boat installations. The compact control panel measures 2.6 by 4.6 inches while the under-hood mounted control box has a 4.2 by 7.5 inch footprint.

HE-SWP8 Product Specifications:

●      Dash illumination control wire

●      Latched or momentary switch operation

●      Input voltage: 12-24V DC

●      Power handling: 600W @12V DC and 1200W @ 24V DC (max)

●      Maximum current: 60A

●      Panel material: die-cast aluminum

●      Control box material: die-cast aluminum

●      Control box cover: ABS plastic

●      Operating temperature: - 40 degrees F to +302 degrees F

●      Panel size: 4.53 x 0.59 x 2.60 inches

●      Circuit box size: 7.48 x 1.34 x 4.13 inches

●      Products Included:

●      8 gang switch panel

●      Control box with cover

●      50 switch labels and 6 extra fuses

●      60 amp resettable circuit breaker

●      Power harness and battery cables

●      2 switch panel brackets

●      1 control box bracket

●      Mounting hardware, screws and zip ties

UTV Rollbar Cage Side Mirrors with LED Spotlights

The MPS-RBSVMS is a universal accessory that functions as both a forward-facing spotlight and side mirror to increase the driver’s overall visibility. The anti-glare mirrors with a wide-angle viewing convex are constructed with aluminum alloy housing and rated IP68 to withstand the demands of the off-road environment. Each mirror has a light with 9 LEDs inside a smoke colored lens that produces 4,500 lumens to illuminate the left and right side of the UTV. They are designed to attach to rollbars between 1.5 and 2.5 inches and are ideal for most powersports vehicles.

MPS-RBSVMS Product Specifications

●      1 pair of side mirrors (left and right)

●      Aluminum alloy housing designed to withstand the most extreme punishment

●      Anti-glare mirror surface

●      Wide-angle viewing (convex)

●      Smoke colored lens

●      9 LEDs in each mirror producing 4,500 lumens of white light

●      Universal adjustable brackets fit 1.5” to 2.5” rollbars

●      1 wiring harness with relay, fuse, and carling switch

●      All necessary hardware included

Universal 4.5” Water-Resistant Replacement Rearview Mirror Monitor

Display video from two different camera inputs onto an IP69 rated rearview mirror monitor with the MPS-WRM45. This monitor has signal sensing to show the rearview camera feed when driving in reverse. It is engineered for outdoor vehicles and recommended for use with iBEAM’s TE-MIFM or TE-SBC cameras, but will work with most aftermarket camera inputs. The replacement rearview mirror is 9 inches wide by 3 inches high and features a 4.5-inch digital color LCD screen integrated within the mirror.

MPS-WRM45 Product Specifications:

●      Replacement rearview mirror with integrated 4.5” digital color LCD screen

●      Fits roll bar mount: TE-RBM

●      Water-resistant monitor rated IP69

●      2 video inputs: rearview camera input and second video input

Universal Powersports Bluetooth® Media Player with Speakers

Add an FM radio that can also stream music via Bluetooth® or from a USB input to 3-inch speakers designed for a wide range of 12volt UTVs/ATVs, motorcycles and outdoor electric vehicles. The pair of water-resistant speakers come with an IP66 rated backlit, blue LED touch screen, control panel and are capable of producing a peak stereo output of 20 watts each (40 watts total). The USB input will play MP3, WMA or WAV music files and provide 1 amp device charging.

MPS-SBSMP3 Product Specifications:

●      Touch screen display

●      Blue LED back-lit control panel (3” x 2”) with water-resistant IP66 rating

●      Built-in FM radio tuner with auto-search and save

●      USB input supports MP3/WMA/WAV music files with 1 amp device charging

●      Plays music via Bluetooth® audio streaming

●      Pair of 3-inch flush mount water-resistant speakers

●      Peak stereo output power: 2 x 20W

●      Suitable for DC 12V UTVs/ATVs, motorcycles and electric vehicles

Polaris® Ride Command® Audio Adapter

Take full advantage of the audio capabilities in the Polaris® Ride Command® system with this audio adapter that allows speakers and a subwoofer to be connected to the vehicle. This adapter retains the factory Polaris® Ride Command® as the source unit and utilizes its built-in crossovers.

MPS-RCLOC Product Specifications:

●      Designed for Polaris® RZR, Ranger, and General with Ride Command® 7” display*

●      Retains factory Polaris® Ride Command® as source unit

●      Utilizes built-in crossovers from Ride Command®

●      Harness plugs into any amp with RCA inputs

●      Works on AMP-1, AMP-2, AMP-3 Ride Command® connectors

●      Includes remote-out to turn-on amplifiers

*See MetraPowerSports.com for up-to-date, vehicle specific information.

RGB LED, Fiber Optic and Dancing Whip Lights

Three new styles of RGB whip lights available in 4 or 6 foot lengths have been added to the Metra PowerSports product line and began shipping this fall. These new whip lights will be on display at SEMA and styles include an RGB LED, fiber optic RGB and dancing RGB whip lights. These whip lights are designed for ATVs, UTVs, dune buggies, quads, side-by-sides, go-karts and other powersports applications, and strong enough to withstand dust, mud, rain and other rough use of off-road applications. They are constructed with a bendable, weather-resistant polycarbonate cover and rated IP67. These long-lasting lights have 50,000 hours of life and include an RF wireless remote control. A demo video and additional product specifications are available online at MetraPowerSports.com.

Whip Light Models:

MPS-RGBWHIP4-1    RGB LED Whip Light 4ft

MPS-RGBWHIP6-1    RGB LED Whip Light 6ft

MPS-FORGBWHIP4  Fiber Optic RGB Whip Light 4ft

MPS-FORGBWHIP6  Fiber Optic RGB Whip Light 6ft

MPS-CRGBWHIP4     Dancing RGB Whip Light 4ft

MPS-CRGBWHIP6     Dancing RGB Whip Light 6ft

Metra Electronics® will showcase these new products at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas from November 5th - 8th at booth 37017 in the South Hall Upper Level with their off-road, truck and powersports products. They will also be at Metra’s main booth 11639 in the North Hall. A new catalog from MetraPowerSports® will also be released on the opening day of the show and available for download at MetraPowerSports.com. 

At Metra, 12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world.  We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources into developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for more than 72 years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp® and Metra Marine®. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium home theater and surveillance products, Metra Home Theater Group®.  For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

STILLWATER, USA – KICKER® returns to co-sponsor the 2019 Unified Car Audio Championships, held in the Louisville Expo Center October 12-13. The event will occupy the Broadbent Arena and Pavilion, taking up more than 110,000 square feet of indoor space. KICKER is proud to support the Unified judges’ hospitality suite and will have support staff in the lanes for anyone who requests it.

This marks the sixth consecutive year that three car-audio organizations have come together for their championship events, dubbed “Unified Finals.” More than 400 dB Drag Racing, IASCA and MECA competitors pre-registered. All three organizations are holding triple-point events in addition to the invitation-only finals, allowing any competitor to build up points for next season.

“Many of our sponsors have been staunch supporters of the Unified Car Audio Championship for years now and we are proud to help gain some exposure for them and their products,” said Moe Sabourin, Director of Operations for IASCA Worldwide. “In turn, their support over the years has been a driving force in the growth of car audio competition, from competition teams to industry membership support of our organization’s missions.”

dB Drag Racing will continue competing in two locations simultaneously, via online streaming. The satellite location will be atChris Alston's Chassisworks in Sacramento, Calif., where competitors will run head-to-head against their Louisville counterparts for the North American Championships.

MECA plans on several events during the show, including a Sound Quality competition, a Show N’ Shine, and SPL competitions.

The Finals will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. For more information, consumers and fans can visit www.dbdragracing.com, www.iasca.com, or www.mecacaraudio.com.

KICKER Performance Audio products, a division of Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.®, are available for the mobile and home audio aftermarket at authorized retailers worldwide, and also as Original Equipment for boat and automobile manufacturers. Consumers seeking more information on KICKER or Livin’ Loud® may call the Consumer Information Line at 1-800-256-5425 or visit the brand website at www.kicker.com. Consumers can follow KICKER socially at Facebook.com/kickeraudio, Twitter.com/kickeraudio, Instagram.com/kickeraudio, or Pinterest.com/kickeraudio, and use the hashtags #kickeraudio and #livinloud.

www.memphiscaraudio.com

Phone: 800-489-2300

October 10, 2019 -- Memphis Audio played host to four of the premier dealers in the nation at the 2019 Memphis Audio Dealer Council meeting in Memphis Tennessee. The invitees were Audio Unlimited – Mobile, AL, Audio One – Virginia Beach, VA,  Horizon Audio – Canton, OH, and Elite Audio Spartanburg, SC. These lucky winners qualified by winning the Memphis 2nd half golden ticket scratcher contest. The winners were treated to an exclusive dinner at the third-generation owner of Memphis Audio, Arthur Fulmer’s home. The group had an opportunity to let loose, talk business and have a little fun with the Memphis team and enjoy Memphis’s world-famous BBQ. “Welcoming dealers into my home is something I’ve wanted to do for years. These are the people who keep our industry going and I couldn’t have been happier to host such a wonderful group of business owners and get to know them on a more personal level and how we as a manufacturer can help them succeed,” said Fulmer.

The next day the group was welcomed at the corporate headquarters in downtown Memphis where they all had an opportunity to learn the inner workings of Memphis Audio. Nick LoMonaco, president of Memphis Audio lead the discussion which touched on a number of topics ranging from internet MAP pricing enforcement, product development, marketing support and more. LoMonaco took questions and feedback from the group. The real fun began when the council was provided with a  confidential sneak peek at some of the amazing new products scheduled to be exhibited live at SEMA 2019 along with several projects currently in development.

“Having the opportunity to sit down with these guys and pick their brains about our industry provided us all with a wealth of insight and information. They are all so passionate about our business and the products that Memphis develops. They didn’t pull any punches and told us what they need for success in this industry, it was one of most productive Q&A sessions I’ve ever been a part of,” said Nick LoMonaco.

After talking shop had commenced the crew let loose a little a Sun Studios for a tour of some of the history behind the amazing music scene and culture that is ingrained in the city of Memphis. After the history lesson the group was treated to dinner, drinks, and more drinks until it was time to head back to their home towns.

“This contest was designed to give us the opportunity to get to know some of our most crucial business partners on a more personal level along with receiving feedback about how we can position Memphis Audio for success in the future. I feel like we really did achieve everything we set out to do and more. I’m confident that myself and the rest of the Memphis team is walking away from this event with a great deal of knowledge along with a great group of new friends who we are also proud Memphis dealers,” said LoMonaco.