STILLWATER, USA – In what is an industry-first for the all-new 2019 Chevrolet® Silverado and 2019 GMC® Sierra, KICKER® Performance Audio has provided them with an app-equipped, complete audio system as an option when purchasing the vehicle at the dealership. As part of the system, consumers can make their music truly personal with KICKER’s exclusive 4.0 amplifier with digital signal processing (DSP) and accompanying FlexTune™ app for connected devices. FlexTune links to the KICKER-equipped system from the listener’s device via Bluetooth® LE to add bass or increase the clarity, allowing simple adjustments using the graphic five-band EQ or choosing any presets for easy recall.
A 2019 GMC Sierra featuring the full-size truck KICKER Audio system will be unveiled to the 2018 SEMA Show viewing audience and the world Tuesday, October 30, at 11 a.m. in the KICKER Audio booth (number 11861), located in the Las Vegas Convention Center’s North Hall. For the Show’s entirety, the exclusive audio system will be a working part of KICKER’s demo vehicle in the brand’s booth.
“With the KICKER FlexTune app, consumers will be able to listen to their music exactly how they’d like to,” said Joe Gross, KICKER Automotive OEM Director of Sales. “KICKER is extremely pleased to make this ground-breaking technology available to Chevrolet and GMC trucks both of which continually push the tech envelope.”
Available with the all-new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra and covered under manufacturer’s warranty, KICKER will offer a complete audio system featuring a custom-fit, powered subwoofer enclosure and the computer-optimized, DSP amplifier powering the full-range door speakers, allowing tuning through the FlexTune app for Apple® or Android™ devices. As a second audio option, KICKER will also make available the 10-inch, 200-watt powered subwoofer system by itself, adding bass to the factory sound. All high-efficiency components feature very low power draw from the electrical system and mount discreetly for ample legroom and cargo space.
KICKER FlexTune works seamlessly with connected devices to personalize sound, with the ability to save a single personal preset profile or infinite number of profiles. It features the variable, five-band parametric equalizer with 12dB of attenuation per channel, remote subwoofer level knob and adjustable center-channel knob, all Bluetooth LE-enabled and completely wireless.
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 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.
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STILLWATER, USA – Exclusive to the all-new 2019 GMC® Sierra™, the industry-first MultiPro™ Tailgate made with KICKER® Performance Audio provides the perfect vibe for the party or job site. Designed to turn on and off automatically when the gate is raised or lowered, this independent 100-watt, exterior audio system comes with a pair of weatherproof speakers and compact amp, a charging USB port, a 3.5mm audio jack and full Bluetooth® compatibility. KICKER Audio is the newest addition to GMC’s six-way MultiPro tailgate created to make loading, unloading and accessing the cargo box easier.
The GMC MultiPro Tailgate System featuring KICKER Audio will be unveiled to the 2018 SEMA Show viewing audience Tuesday, October 30, at 11 a.m. in the KICKER Audio booth (number 11861), located in the Las Vegas Convention Center’s North Hall. For the Show’s entirety, the tailgate and exclusive audio system will be a working part of KICKER’s 2019 Sierra demo vehicle in the brand’s booth.
“KICKER is excited to bring this dynamic, exterior-listening audio system to GMC trucks and consumers,” said Joe Gross, KICKER Automotive OEM Director of Sales. “We feel it will completely change the way a consumer will make use of the truck bed and tailgate.”
Available on all-new GMC Sierra SLT, AT4 and Denali, the new audio version of the MultiPro Tailgate System connects to personal devices via Bluetooth, playing through two, 4-inch weatherproof coaxial drivers independent from the interior audio system to bring the music outside and around the truck. It is a low-current-draw system made to play outside for hours.
The system is rugged and ready for any weather, heavily field-tested and proven to withstand the elements. Consumers can expect a tough tailgate with full structural integrity for regular truck use, including the ability to accept OEM-certified light kits. The weather-worthy electronics inside are further protected by a long-lasting ABS custom baffle that is fully gasketed to prevent seeping moisture or dirt. The integrated T-harness, connectors and plugs are completely weather-resistant to further protect the system.
Additionally, a tilt switch is implemented into the system, allowing for the tailgate’s audio power to automatically stop when it is in a closed position so the listener doesn’t have to worry with on/off buttons or battery issues.
The one-amp USB port will charge a phone, and it will also accept and play any audio from a USB memory stick.
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 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.
GMC, Sierra, MultiPro and their respective logos and names are trademarks of GM, its subsidiaries, affiliates or licensors.
The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
STILLWATER, USA – Created to match every curve and contour of today’s most popular trucks, KICKER® announces three under-seat, loaded subwoofer enclosures featuring dual Solo-Baric® L7T square subwoofers, with a rated power handling of up to 1,200 total watts (RMS). Dual L7T-Loaded Truck-Specific Enclosures will be available for purchase at Authorized KICKER Dealers in-store and online. Soon to be introduced to the world on the KICKER UnMASKED! Live™ streamed show, Truck-Specific Loaded Enclosures will retail starting at $799.99 and will also be available for purchase online at www.kicker.com.
Each version of enclosure has been verified to fit each truck model perfectly and look every bit as good as it sounds. Both the KFDL7T (for many models of Ford®) and KGMDL7T (for many models of Chevy® and GMC®) are down-firing enclosures loaded with 10-inch and 12-inch subwoofers, respectively. Shipping later this quarter, the up-firing KRDL7T is made specifically for various RAM® truck models and includes pre-installed grilles to further protect its 10-inch L7T subwoofers. Consumers can check kicker.com for fitment in specific truck models.
Covered in thick black carpeting and sporting a custom KICKER logo, these enclosures are pre-wired to a single two-Ohm terminal for easiest installation. Thick MDF construction and extensive internal bracing keep the enclosures stable.
The L7T subwoofer’s extended top plate includes a KICKER-patented “bumped” design, allowing extra excursion and longer throw for deeper overall bass from its extremely thin design. The L7T’s unique square cone provides up to 20 percent additional cone area compared to a standard round sub of the same size, making a 12-inch square sub perform like a 13-inch subwoofer. The listener enjoys more volume and deeper bass.
For more information, consumers can visit www.kicker.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.
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Dual L7T-Loaded Truck-Specific Enclosures Specifications
Model KFDL7T10 (for Ford) KGMDL7T12 (for GM)KRDL7T10 (for RAM)
Woofers [in, cm] 10, 25 12, 30 10, 25
Design down-firing down-firing up-firing
Rated Impedance [Ohms] 2 2 2
Rec. Amp Power [watts RMS] 500-1000 600-1200 500-1000
Peak Power Handling [watts] 2000 2400 2000
Frequency Response [Hz] 25-100 25-100 25-100
Width [in, cm] 55-1/8, 140 52, 132.1 58-7/16, 148.4
Height [in, cm] 8-1/4, 21 7-7/16, 18.9 7-9/16, 19.2
Depth [in, cm] 13-3/8, 34 15-1/2, 39.4 16-7/16, 41.7
Grilles no no yes
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