Rocklin, CA (May 3, 2024) - Advanced Marketing, the USA Distributor of Hertz, Audison, Connection, and FIT products, is proud to announce that it is taking over the operations of American Hard Bag (AHB) and Velocity motorcycle audio products in Rocklin, California effective immediately.

“We have been a vendor partner of American Hard Bag since the launch of their company. We have always had a mutual respect in the business between our companies. With the popularity of motorcycle audio, the addition of the premier motorcycle installation accessory brand to our company makes a lot of sense,” said Rob Wempe, Vice President for Elettromedia-USA, Advanced Marketing, and now, all of the American Hard Bag companies.

“We value our long-term partnership with Elettromedia-USA and Advanced Marketing, and we are thrilled to bring additional coverage and a new level of motorcycle products to the Advanced Marketing portfolio of brands,” said Robert Gomez, founder of American Hard Bag. “My team and I are excited to be a part of the Advanced Marketing team.”

“Audio enhancement and OEM integration of motorcycle audio have evolved to amazing levels, and bike-specific parts are needed to make the installation seamless. American Hard Bag has been the industry leader for many years. The staff at American Hard Bag are the industry’s best and we will be keeping the staff and operations in Rocklin,” said Steve Bolden, Co-President of Advanced Marketing.

“This addition to AHB product offering brings not only a great array of motorcycle products but also brings us a full product development team to help us sell more Hertz motorcycle products and will help us enter new vehicle categories to sell speakers and amplifiers,” added Phill Bolden, Co-President of Advanced Marketing.

Find more information about American Hard Bag and Velocity products at www.americanhardbag.com

8-3-2017 -- Audison has announced it will be offering a complete OEM integration and DSP training the night before Knowledgefest on Friday night, August 11 from 6:00 – 9:30 PM.

          Instructors for the event include: 

• Jason Digos – Owner of Innovative Sales – World renowned trainer and fabricator
• Lorenzo Quattrini – Elettromedia, Italy - Worldwide Technical Trainer
• Jason Kranitz – Kingpin University – 2008 Retailer of the year and 2013 Installer of the Year
• Rob Miller – JML Audio – Manager and lead technician
• Christopher McNulty – Driven Mobile Electronics – Owner and 2017 Top 12 Installer of the Year

Course Description: 

Attendees will learn the PROCESSES that are needed to be successful and profitable selling and installing DSP. Here are the Categories that will be covered:

1. OEM Integration Basics
2. Types of integration

• MOST Bus- BIT DMI
• Maestro AR/Prima, T Harness
• Traditional Analog Signal

3. Common Integration Tools

4. How to retrieve and install BIT software

5. The PROCESS of OEM integration

6. How to use the Bit Tune Tools

7. Prima Setup Process

8. Bit One HD Setup Process

9. Full DA System Setup

10. New Product Introductions

11. Troubleshooting in the bay

The event will be held in the Arts District 7 room. Please go to this link to sign up as space is limited and will be reserved to the first 70 to sign up.

http://knowledgefest.org/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=91&Itemid=332

For more information, please contact Rob Wempe 602-432-1398

OCTOBER 6,2023 -- In September, Automobility was able to send 30 Canadian Audison dealers to Italy to visit Elettromedia’s headquarters for “THE ITALIAN EXPERIENCE.” Dealers enjoyed a private preview of new products and exchanged valuable industry information, while touring the engineering and design aspects of Ellettromedia. The trip was not all business. Elettromedia based in Marche region of Italy invited Automobility and it’s Canadian Audison partners to experience the beauty of some of Italy's most historic and beautiful communities, as well as the region's rich wine and culinary heritage, breathtaking scenery, and the Adriatic Coast's.

Day One - After a fun day visiting the Ducati museum, everyone settled down for an enjoyable dinner at the Hotel Terme Salvarola.

Day two - Another highlight of the trip was a stop to the Ferrari Museum, which is now hosting an exhibition called "Innovation at Maranello," which presents some of the most important vehicles in the history of the Prancing Horse brand in an entirely new setting. The exhibit portrays the history of the Maranello label from a place of innovation.

Day Three - The group went on a corporate tour of Elettromedia's headquarters, met with key decision-makers, and spent the day learning more about the Audison line of products. After a great time discovering the place where all ideas are born and grow, the crew headed to Ristorante Della Rosa In Sirolo to sample fine wines and socialize over aperitifs. The organised wine list included the greatest regional, national, and worldwide brands, along with fish specialties, fried dishes, and seafood crudités. After a satisfying dinner, the group headed to Italy's largest indoor kart track for some friendly competition.

Day Four – Leonardo Doffo, the Technical Product Marketing Manager at Elettromedia, provided our team with product training on the newest offerings from Elettromedia. The day continued followed by local winery and wine tasting at Terra Fageto Wine Cellar and finished the day having dinner at Lu Focaro Restaurant in In Torre Di Palme. This restaurant is known for its fantastic panoramic balcony on top of a hill dominating the coast and the Adriatic Sea.

Day Five – Everyone spent the day in the town of Gadara. The ancient town is characterized by a double line of medieval walls and by the massive castles. The Electtromedia team treated our staff and Canadian Audison partners for another amazing Italian cuisine.

For more information about “THE ITALIAN EXPERIENCE” go to https://theitalianexperience.eu/

“Automobility is very fortunate to have Ellettromedia as a partner. They were incredible hosts to us and our dealers,” said Rob Nelson, President of Automobility Distribution.

Automobility Distribution is Canada’s largest mobile electronics distributor. Headquartered in Montreal, along with offices and warehousing facilities in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. For more information on AutoMobility Distribution, visit automobilitydistribution.com.

February 22, 2019 -- Audison is pleased to debut an exciting array of new products at Knowledgefest in Long Beach and Indianapolis.

Last year Audison introduced the very popular BMW Sound Pack. This year the all new F-150 Sound Pack is available for both the base model systems as well as the Sony systems. These Sound Packs will use the Prima AP5.9bit or the AP8.9bit for amplification. The replacement front speakers will be the all new APK690 or APK570, 6x9 and 5x7 component kits. The replacement rear speakers will employ the APX6.5 or the APX570. The subwoofer enclosures will either be the APBX8R or the APBX10AS, amplified enclosure depending on the vehicle and system. These Sound Packs will include the wire harnesses and speaker adaptors included in the kits. The all new Ford F150 system configurator will be added to the Audison website next week.

The range of Prima components expands with the introduction of the new 2” wide range component speaker AP2. This speaker has an ultra-wide frequency response ranging from 150 Hz to 20kHz.

Our dealers have asked for 5x7 and 6x9 component kits. We have delivered. The all new APK570 and APK690 are here. These kits will use dedicated crossovers with each kit and will include the AP1 tweeter. As always, our Prima speakers are very efficient with a sensitivity of 93 dB for the tweeter and 93.5 dB for the woofer. The woofers will also be sold separately.

Prima’s compact subwoofer family expands with the introduction of the new 10” APS10 S4S single 4-ohm VC. To compliment this new woofer the APBX10 S4S compact enclosure will also debut.

Last, but definitely not least is the new Thesis TH 6.5II SAX, 6.5” woofer. This speaker was born from a blank sheet with the aim of overcoming all the limits dictated by compromise-oriented design choices. This philosophy allowed us to obtain extreme performance and a design projected into the future, faithful to the inspiring principle of maximum transparency of the musical message.

Please stop by our booths 1006 in Long Beach and 338 in Indianapolis to see these products as well as many more new products from Elettromedia.

Audison will be conducting a product training in Long Beach on Sunday @ 4:45 PM in the Seaside 5A and in Indianapolis on Saturday March 16th in room 116.

For information on Elettromedia products, contact Elettromedia-USA at 949-251-1851.

Back By Popular Demand

August 7, 2018 -- Audison is very proud to announce they will be offering a complete OEM integration and DSP training, FROM BASIC TO MASTERS, the night before KnowledgeFest on Thursday night, August 15 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM.

We have assembled a team of instructors who are second to none:

• Lorenzo Quattrini – Elettromedia, Italy - Worldwide Technical Trainer
• Lance Doss – Elettromedia-USA – Director of Technical Services
• Jason Kranitz – Kingpin University – 2008 Retailer of the year and 2013 Installer of the Year
• Rob Miller – JML Audio – Manager and lead technician
• Christopher McNulty – Driven Mobile Electronics – Owner and 2017 Top 12 Installer of the Year
• Sean Davis – Owner of Tip Top Automotive
• Duane Pilgrim – Elettromedia-USA – Director of Product Marketing
• Rob Wempe – Elettromedia-USA – Vice President

Course Description

Attendees will learn the PROCESSES that are needed to be successful and profitable, selling and installing world class car audio products using DSP. Here are the categories that will be covered:

1. How to sell DSP
2. Which processor do I need?
3. DSP Tips and Tricks
4. Updating my Firmware and software
5. Updating my computer
6. What is a Bit Tune?
7. How to sell tuning
8. What is Full DA?
9. How to sell Full DA
10. Tips and tricks to Full DA
11. Troubleshooting Tips and tricks

The event will be held in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center room C140.

Please click on this link to register. Space is limited and will be reserved to the first 100 to sign up.

See you in Dallas!

For more information, please contact Rob Wempe 602-432-1398

Las Vegas, NV (Jan 31th, 2025) - Audisonis introducing the all-new Voce II line of automotive reference speakers.

“With Voce II, the second generation of our iconic Voce speakers, we challenged ourselves—rethinking how we design, test, and manufacture speakers. We’ve revamped materials, supply chains, assembly techniques, and packaging. Our goal was to “unlearn” to innovate and to “reinforce our expertise” where we knew we were on the right track. This dedication ensures that every aspect of Voce II not only meets but exceeds the sophisticated demands of today’s car audio enthusiasts,” said Luca Girotti, Technical Director for Audison.

Discover VOCE II

Hi-Res Audio certification, a new standard

“Achieving Hi-Res Audio certification with a soft dome tweeter was a true challenge. Many tweeters achieve certification using rigid dome materials, making reaching the required high-frequency performance easier. We aimed to create a soft dome tweeter capable of extending its frequency response up to 40kHz—and we succeeded! This certification applies to all tweeters, two-way systems, and coaxial models in the VOCE II range, confirming the exceptional precision and detail in audio reproduction. Hi-Res enthusiasts can enjoy an immersive sound experience that captures every nuance, delivering an authentic and engaging performance.” said Luca Girotti, Technical Director for Audison.

VOCE II, an extended lineup for superior sound

The VOCE II line consists of a complete range of high-performance components and system components, designed to ensure maximum flexibility in installation and top-tier sound quality.

VOCE II born from Audison Thesis excellence

Every component of the VOCE II line has been developed with the same meticulous methodology that made Thesis world famous, using advanced acoustic simulation software and a rigorous phase of comparative listening tests, both in the lab and in cars. This refinement process ensures that VOCE II delivers uncompromising audio performance, while remaining practical and versatile for high-end car audio enthusiasts.

“We are thrilled to be one of the first countries for this product launch”, said Rob Wempe, VP Sales for Elettromedia USA. “We are doing additional trainings, we have a great-sounding demo car, and these Voce II speakers are playing a big role for our dealer’s business this year.

About Elettromedia S.p.A.

Founded in 1987, Elettromedia is the world leader in the car audio market for the manufacturing of car audio amplifiers, loudspeakers, audio processors, and accessories for professional installations. Its brands include Hertz mobile and marine audio, Audison mobile audio, Connection installation components, and LaVoce professional loudspeaker drivers. Find more information at https://www.elettromedia.com/

About Elettromedia USA - Elettromedia USA is the exclusive US importer for Audison and Hertz mobile audio products. They can be reached at (877) 567-3030.

Burnaby, BC, Canada (April 24 2018) - Effective immediately, Trends Electronics International has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for Audison products for Canada. “We are very happy to have Audison back in our lineup,” said Grant Daoust, CEO of Trends Electronics. “Audison’s products are clearly Best-in-Class which follows the Trends philosophy. We intend to change the culture of the car audio market by supporting OEM integration and higher sound quality, more than ever before.”

Trends will be training new and existing dealers across Canada under the direction of Ken Ward (EDUCAR Training), a leading expert on OEM integration and DSP tuning. Founded in 1987, Italian based Elettromedia is the parent company of Audison, Hertz, and Connection, all of which is distributed in Canada by Trends Electronics. With distribution in over 50 countries, Elettromedia has become a world leader in the car audio market for the manufacturing of car audio amplifiers, loudspeakers, audio processors and accessories for professional installations.

Founded in 1990, Trends Electronics International Inc. is a leading distributor in the consumer and commercial electronics industry. Trends has built a strong, dependable and dedicated team and the Company is proud to support best in class audio and video products from premium manufacturers across the globe, including, Europe, Asia and North America.

The complete line of AF FORZA and bit Drive is now shipping

Irvine, California (November 15, 2023) Elettromedia-USA manufacturer of premium electronics and speaker systems for the automotive, marine, and motorsports aftermarket, is proud to announce that the complete line of AUDISON AF FORZA products is now shipping.

AF Forza Family of Amplifiers

The entire family of AF Forza amplifiers is finally here! Despite the chip shortages limiting our initial production, this has grown into a complete category. (All power ratings 4Ω unless otherwise noted).

bit Amplifiers: 8 inputs, 4 more can be added, 6 DSP pre-outs, fully bridgeable, best OEM integration on the market:

Model                     Rated Power

AF C4.10 bit:         90 WRMS x 4

AF C8.14 bit:         65 WRMS x 8

AF M5.11 bit:       100 WRMS x 4 and 600 WRMS x 1 (@2Ω)

AF M8.14 bit:       90 WRMS x 8

AF M12.14 bit:     60 WRMS x 12

bit Drive PC software for AF Forza: Gen 4 Configuration Wizard; Amplitude, Time, and Phase Input analysis and correction; Output EQ, Delay, and Phase Manipulation; Internal RTA; Global EQ; Multiple Instance support.

Companion amps - fully bridgeable, RCA or AF Link in:

Model                     Rated Power

AF M4D:                 160 WRMS x 4

AF M6D:                 135 WRMS x 6

AF C4D:                  90 WRMS x 4

AF M1D:                 1200 WRMS x 1 (2Ω)

Peripherals

DRC AC controller

AF Link Molex for easy linking of bit and companion amps (no RCAs!)

B-CON for Full DA

Maestro AR in final testing

F4 IN expansion card takes you from 8 to 12 inputs, the last 4 have 34V capability

F2O expansion card adds second optical SPDIF in and coaxial SPDIF in

AF Forza Family of Amplifiers: the best OEM integration line on the market is now shipping!

Founded in 1987, Elettromedia is the world leader in the car audio market for the manufacturing of car audio amplifiers, loudspeakers, audio processors, and accessories for professional installations. Its brands include Hertz mobile and marine audio, Audison mobile audio, Connection installation components, and LaVoce professional loudspeaker drivers. Find more information at https://www.elettromedia.com/

Irvine, California (November 15, 2023) Elettromedia-USA manufacturer of premium electronics and speaker systems for the automotive, marine, and motorsports aftermarket, is proud to introduce the NEW DIECI DBA 201 active enclosed subwoofer that delivers bass impact you can feel, while taking up minimal space. The enclosure, made with solid MDF and optimized with FEM simulation, features double passive radiators for higher output. The massive magnet of the 8-inch driver provides optimal control during high cone excursion.

The DIECI DBA 201 includes a 440-Watt He-Li Class D amplifier with a full set of controls to fine-tune in-car performance. The built-in 24 dB/Octave low-pass crossover allows the user to perfectly match the DBA 201 to the vehicle’s speaker system. Adjustable bass boost (0-6 dB @ 45Hz) allows correction for OEM sound equalization. The variable phase inverter (0-180°) helps to optimize alignment between the DBA 201 and the cabin speaker system - regardless of the subwoofer’s location in the car. The subsonic filter (15 Hz @ 24 dB/Oct) protects the cone from over-excursion and the amplifier from overheating. The input sensitivity control helps to maximize the overall system output level while preventing clipping.An HRC 01 remote level control is included, with both surface and recess-mounting hardware. For added convenience, the built-in DC offset and audio sense circuit allows the DBA 201 to turn on and timeout to standby mode automatically. These turn on functions can be defeated when a remote turn-on wire is available.

DBA 201 Features

• 440-watt peak He-Li Class D amplifier
• 30V capable speaker inputs, 18V capable power inputs for universal vehicle compatibility
• Plug & Play connection with Sub Smart Plug
• Crossover filter, bass boost, phase, and auto turn-on
• Provided HRC 01 remote level control

The DBA 201 has a MAP price of $399.99 and will be available in Q4 2023.

Founded in 1987, Elettromedia is the world leader in the car audio market for the manufacturing of car audio amplifiers, loudspeakers, audio processors, and accessories for professional installations. Its brands include Hertz mobile and marine audio, Audison mobile audio, Connection installation components, and LaVoce professional loudspeaker drivers. Find more information at https://www.elettromedia.com/

Irvine, California (November 15, 2023) Elettromedia-USA manufacturer of premium electronics and speaker systems for the automotive, marine, and motorsports aftermarket, is proud to introduce the NEW DIECI DBA 201F active subwoofer enclosure that offers high performance in a super-flat design for under-seat installation. The cast aluminum enclosure is optimized using FEM simulation to ensure superior performance while maximizing the subwoofer output. The 8-inch woofer’s massive magnet provides control during the highest cone excursions.

The DIECI DBA 201F includes a 440-Watt He-Li amplifier with a full set of controls to fine-tune in-car performance. The built-in 24 dB/Octave low-pass crossover allows the user to perfectly match the DBA 201 to the vehicle’s speaker system. Adjustable bass boost (0-6 dB @ 45Hz) allows correction for OEM sound equalization. The phase inverter (0-180°) helps to optimize alignment between the DBA 201F and the speaker system - regardless of the subwoofer’s position in the car. The subsonic filter (15 Hz @ 24 dB/Oct) protects the cone from over-excursion and the amplifier from overheating. An HRC 01 remote-level control is included. The input sensitivity control maximizes overall system output while preventing clipping. For added convenience, the built-in audio sense circuit allows the DBA 201F to turn on and timeout to standby mode automatically. The audio sense can be turned off when a remote turn-on wire is available.

DBA 201F Features

• High performance in a super flat design
• Internal 440-watt peak He-Li Class D amplifier
• High speaker-input voltage and 18V power-supply range make the 201F compatible with every car audio system
• Plug & Play connection with our Sub Smart Plug
• Full set of controls to fine-tune the in-car performance
• DC offset and signal sense auto turn-on modes
• Provided HRC 01 remote level control

The DBA 201F has a MAP price of $399.99 and will be available in Q1 2024.

Founded in 1987, Elettromedia is the world leader in the car audio market for the manufacturing of car audio amplifiers, loudspeakers, audio processors, and accessories for professional installations. Its brands include Hertz mobile and marine audio, Audison mobile audio, Connection installation components, and LaVoce professional loudspeaker drivers. Find more information at https://www.elettromedia.com/

January 15, 2020 -- The Audison design team, headquartered in the Potenza Picena (Italy), spent a long time planning and perfecting the new SR line. After numerous listening tests in a double-blind configuration on a significant sample of professionals and enthusiasts, the R&D team decided to adopt a new D-class technology called ADT (Audison D-Class Technology) for the entire SR amplifier line. This technology made it possible to reduce the size of the amplifiers while totally preserving the audio performance that characterize each Audison project.

The New SR Line consists of these four models:

• SR 4.300   MAP $ 399.99   85w x 4 @ 4ohms
• SR 4.500   MAP $ 499.99   130w x 4 @ 4ohms
• SR 5.600   MAP $ 549.99   75w x 4 @ 4ohms, and 550w x 1 @ 1 ohm
• SR 1.500   MAP $ 399.99   500w x 1 @ 4ohms, 800w x 1 @ 2ohms, 1000w x 1 @ 1 ohm
• Optional VCR-S1 Remote Volume Control for both models.

Some New Features include:

Built in USS (Universal Speaker Simulator)

When using the high-level inputs, the SR amplifiers can also be appropriately connected to OEM sources featuring the “speaker load detection” function that monitor the presence of a low-impedance load to enable audio outputs.

Complete Controls on Top Panel

As per tradition, the SR amplifiers confirm their vocation for versatility by including on all models a complete filter section, suitable for any type of audio system configuration. The controls, protected by a satin-finish aluminum panel, are located on the amplifier upper panel, to be easily reached from above even after the product has been installed. When the system includes an Audison bit processor, the filter section can be totally excluded.

Limitless Connectivity

All models are equipped with high-level balanced inputs for connection to the OEM Head Unit speakers output and low RCA level for the after-market ones. When the high level input is used, the ART function (Automatic Remote Turn-On / Off) can be enabled to control the switching on of the amplifiers with the head unit switch-on button. In addition, there is a remote IN / OUT socket to allow the control of multiple cascaded amplifiers switch on when required.

The SR 1.500, SR 4.300 and 4.500 models recreate the PRE-OUT signal by using the Speaker-IN input to interface it with OEM sources only equipped with amplified outputs, allowing the system expansion.

Built in Crossovers

Lo-Pass and Hi-Pass 12 dB adjustable (50 Hz to 3200 Hz) filters, providing the ability to build a front + rear system, a multichannel – woofer + tweeter system or a powerful sub + front system.

On the SR 5.600 & SR 1.500 models

24 dB continuous adjustable (50 to 500 Hz) Lo-Pass subwoofer filter. SUBSONIC filter (24 dB - 25 Hz), removes very low subsonic frequencies from music signal to avoid damages to the subwoofer.

January 9, 2020 -- Just as the virtuous performer holds the absolute mastery of the instrument and the technique connected to it, the bit One HD Virtuoso features unique skills dedicated to the most ambitious OEM Integration projects and excels in the uncompromising Hi-End systems. This was made possible thanks to innovative functions born with the new software / firmware development and the upgrade of some key components in the audio signal path, which are crucial to reach new heights of listening pleasure.

The Audison bit One HD Virtuoso has the following Upgrades:

Higher quality hardware used:

-          SILMIC Series ELNA capacitors specific for audio use.

-          WIMA high performance Metalized Polypropylene film capacitors

-          High Performance Burr Brown OP Amps OPAx 134 SoundPlus series.

-          Cirrus-Logic CS 4365- 6 CH and CS4385 -8 CH 24 bit / 192 kHz DA converters with 114 dB S/N.

-          Selectable between SLOW or FAST digital filter responses to customize the listening experience.

-          USS built in. (Universal Speaker Simulator)

Software Upgrades:

-          Only one Firmware to support both FIR and IIR digital networks

-          Added Pass-through input configuration (Master)

-          Automatic Routing

-          Improved DE-EQ and introducing Phase analysis / auto and manually correctable All Pass filters.

-          New Large pop out EQ window, for better visibility and ease of use.

MAP price is $1699.99 and shipping NOW!

January 26, 2020 -- The new Prima APK 165P two-way loudspeaker system, capable of handling up to 240 W peak, is the ideal combination to fully exploit the power of the AP F8.9 bit or all other Prima amplifiers used in high power configurations.

The exclusive AIF technology (Any Install Faceplate) of the AP 1P Tweeter provides the installer with 3 different faceplates for total application versatility and a significant reduction in installation time. The woofer has been designed to perform at its best in OEM placements, combining excellent power handling and efficiency.

AP 6.5P Woofer

The AP 6.5P woofer features a very wide excursion to cope with the most important dynamic peaks without any compression. Its impressive magnetic assembly provides the energy needed for perfect control even during limit excursions. The CCAW (Copper-Clad Aluminium Wire) voice coil (32 x 14 mm, 1.25 x 0.55 in) optimally manages the greater applied power. The basket was completely redesigned with the aid of simulations to lower the resistance of air flows, while maintaining compact sizes to facilitate the installation.

APCX P 2T, APCX P 2W Crossovers

To minimize the overall dimensions and simplify the cables routing, thus facilitating the installer’s work, the APK 165P system uses separate ultra-compact crossovers for tweeters and woofers, made with carefully selected and sized components to manage high power avoiding saturation phenomena. The listening sessions for the crossover set-up made the choice fall on an asymmetric filtering, with a 6 dB/oct slope on the tweeter’s hi-pass and 12 dB/oct for the woofer’s lo-pass, for a natural reproduction of mid-high frequencies and well-defined low frequencies.

AP 1P Tweeter

AIF technology, to support OEM integration, provides the specialist with three different types of faceplates:

1. OEM, for an easy and correct factory placement
2. Mesh grille: to obtain the best compromise between protection and performance with a-pillar installations
3. Spoke grille: for maximum acoustic performance with a-pillar installations

The double Neodymium tablet used in the motor provides an excellent extension in high frequency and together with the one-inch CCAW voice coil ensures an outstanding dynamic response.