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Holly Hill, FL - October 2017 – Metra Electronics, a leading manufacturer for aftermarket car audio installation accessories, is introducing ten new speaker adapters for several late model luxury cars and other popular vehicle applications. The speaker adapters will be on display October 31 to November 3 at the 2017 SEMA Show at booth #11639 in the North Hall. Booth #35227 in the South Hall will have Metra’s off-road, powersports and truck accessories.

Speaker Adapters for Luxury Models

For Audi A3 and A4 2000 - 2010 models, the 82-9101 includes a break-away tab design that allows flexibility for installation of aftermarket 6 inch to 6 ¾ inch speakers in the front and rear doors. The 82-9102 is for Audi A3 and A4 1996 - 2001 models, and includes a break-away tab design for aftermarket 6 inch to 6 ¾ inch speakers in the rear doors. For Lexus RX300 1999 - 2003 models, the 82-8151 includes break-away tabs for installation of aftermarket 6 inch to 6 ¾ inch speakers in the front doors.

Four new speaker adapters will debut for Mercedes-Benz C-Class and E-Class models. The 82-8701 is for Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2007 - 2017 models and the  82-8702  is for  2000 - 2011 models, with a break-away tab design for aftermarket 6 inch to 6 ¾ inch speakers in the front doors. The 82-8703 is for 5 ¼ inch speakers in the rear doors for Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2000 - 2011 models. The 82-8704 allows installers to upgrade to aftermarket 6 ½ inch to 6 ¾ inch speakers in the rear deck location for Mercedes-Benz E-Class 1995 - 2004 models.

Speaker Adapters for Other Popular Models

Chevrolet Camaro 2010 - 2015 models will now have the 82-3019 speaker adapter, which adapts 6 by 9 inch speakers to the rear deck location. Metra’s existing 82-6901 is available to convert speakers for 6 inch component sets. For Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2007 - 2013 models, the 82-3020 offers a break-away tab for installation of 6 inch to 6 ¾ inch speakers in the front doors. For Kia 2014 - up* models, the 82-7303 includes a break-away tab for aftermarket 6 inch to 6 ¾ inch speakers in the front doors.

One pair of adapters is included with each part number. *Visit MetraOnline.com for up-to-date vehicle specific applications and to see additional accessories to make installation easier for installers. Download Metra’s SEMA New Products catalog at http://www.metraonline.com/catalogs, which will be released on 10/31/17.

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