CV&DA Holdings Inc., owners of high performance mobile audio brands Cerwin-Vega Mobile and Diamond Audio, will be exhibiting at the 2018 SEMA Show from October 30th – November 2nd in booth #11761 located in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
October 26, 2018 -- Cerwin-Vega Mobile and Diamond Audio are proud to announce that they have collaborated with some of the most respectable names in the aftermarket automotive scene and these specialist fabricators have created some spectacular and dynamic audio systems for the SEMA Show. Their creations equipped with the latest Cerwin-Vega Mobile and Diamond Audio products will be featured at various locations throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Featured Cerwin-Vega Mobile SEMA builds include:
Dodge Magnum - dubbed “OYDSMAG” built by Al & Ed’s Autosound Thousand Oaks/House of Hard Knocks featuring multiple Stroker Pro Classic 18” subwoofers, Stroker Pro amplifiers, and Stroker Pro speakers located in Cerwin-Vega Mobile booth #11761.
Ford F-350 Dually – built by REZURXN/RBP featuring a classic “blow through” installation in order to accommodate Stroker Pro Classic subwoofers powered by Stroker Pro amplifiers complimented with Stroker Pro super bullet tweeters. This monster truck will be displayed in Pilot Inc./RBP booth #20113.
Dodge Ram – fabrication and installation by Plan B Fab and Rob Customs Inc., this high-riser comes pounding with multiple Stroker 10” subwoofers powered by Stroker Pro amplifiers and insane amounts of Pro series speakers and Stroker Pro super bullet tweeters. This creation will be located in American Force Wheels booth #62117.
Featured Diamond Audio SEMA builds include:
Harley Davidson Cholo – customized by Intense Car Audio. This bad boy packs Diamond Audio’s high-performance Motorsport series amplifiers to power the Motorsports pro audio style speakers and super bullet tweeters. The Diamond Audio BTDSP46 digital signal processor connects it all together to produce Diamond Audio’s signature dynamic sound quality. This custom motorcycle will be displayed in Diamond Audio booth #11761.
55 Chevy – built by WelderUp, this creepy and haunting vehicle is done up with Diamond Audio’s HEX series amplifiers, components, and subwoofers. The rear fill is satisfied by the highly versatile DES series 6.5” convertible speakers. This vehicle will be displayed in Discovery Channel booth #60006.
Mercedes Benz C63 Widebody – fabrication done by Al & Ed’s Autosound Encino, this performance luxury vehicle comes correct with Diamond Audio’s high-performance Motorsports series amplifiers delivering the power to DES series subwoofers and speakers. This sleek build is featured in Spyder Auto booth #21631.
F-250 Platinum - fabrication and installation by Plan B Fab and Rob Customs Inc., this beast comes loaded with Diamond Audio’s DES series 3-way components and multiple DES series 8” subwoofers. All powered by a HEX series mono and DES 2-channel amplifiers. Featured in American Force Wheels booth #62117.
For more information about Cerwin-Vega Mobile or Diamond Audio, please contact us at 213-261-4161.
February 4, 2022 -- Los Angeles, Calif. -- Cerwin-Vega Mobile (exhibit booth #901) and Diamond Audio (exhibit booth #906) will be attending the upcoming Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) KnowledgeFest industry event in Las Vegas, NV from February 18th-20th at the South Point Hotel & Casino.
The Cerwin-Vega Mobile brand will be introducing its new 2022 line of RPM (Recreation. Powersport. Marine) series products such the new RPM Stroker tower speaker canisters, complete SXS audio system packages, and action cameras for powersport, motorcycle, and helmet applications. Cerwin-Vega Mobile’s vast product assortment will be on display for the best of the best 12V retailers to see first-hand what Cerwin-Vega Mobile has to offer in addition to the unveiling of their latest SXS powersport demo vehicle.
Cerwin-Vega Mobile will be hosting a product overview training session led by Bryan Piper, Product and Technical Support Specialist, on Saturday, February 19th from 5:30PM-6:30PM in the Palm Room at KnowledgeFest.
The Diamond Audio booth will have the iconic Diamond “Haunted Rod” on display that was built by the famous crew at “Welderup” led by their creative genius, Steve Darnell. Equipped with an exceptional Diamond Audio sound system, the “Haunted Rod” is a demo vehicle experience you will not want to miss! Diamond Audio will be showcasing brand new DSP processors and demonstrating its innovative and ease-ofuse software to solve system tuning issues.
Diamond Audio has expanded its Motorsport series of products for 2022 and will be introducing complete SXS audio sound system kit packages as well that includes completely waterproof and submergible amplifiers. It will also be showing its completely redesigned Motorsport series speaker pods for powersport and marine application.
Also at the show, new for 2022 will be a complete line of Motorsport sound bars with some models having built-in LED lighting to create an even more exciting atmosphere in conjunction with high performance audio. The Diamond Audio booth will have on display its latest Polaris RZR SXS and Polaris Ranger demo vehicles fully equipped with Diamond Audio’s brand new Motorsport series complete SXS audio sound system kit packages.
For motorcycle audio, Diamond Audio will be showcasing its recently introduced Harley Davidson® complete speaker lid kits and its assortment of motorcycle plug-n-play harnesses. Diamond Audio will be hosting a product overview training session led by Bryan Piper, Product and Technical Support Specialist, on Friday, February 18th from 1:45PM-2.45PM in the Napa B Room.
To obtain more information about CV & DA Holdings Inc. brands – Cerwin-Vega Mobile and Diamond Audio, please contact CVDA’s sales and support staff at 213-261-4161 or visit us online at www.cerwinvega.com and www.diamondaudio.com
3/24/2016 -- Diamond Audio, an industry leader in high-end mobile audio products, recently exhibited at the 30th annual Spring Break Nationals at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida.
In addition, Larry Frederick of New Product Development, provided dealer training and covered educational topics such as tuning vehicles and system troubleshooting. He demonstrated Diamond Audio’s new MICROV2 series amplifiers designed with an integrated Bluetooth port that accepts Diamond Audio’s new and compatible DATBTR10 and DATBRT12 Bluetooth receivers that can operate with any Bluetooth enabled device. Utilizing a custom “boom box” equipped with Diamond Elite series speakers and subwoofers, he demonstrated how speaker distance can cause and effect multiple phase/time and frequency aberrations and how many variables in the car audio environment can have an impact on sound quality.
“I think that real world demonstrations are very beneficial for our dealers and by doing this, I hope that it can help them deliver the most optimal performance out of Diamond Audio products and achieve the ultimate listening environment,” Frederick said. Diamond Audio showcased a highly customized demo vehicle with a sound system full of Diamond Elite series products in its booth that was built by local dealer, MARS Audio in Orlando, FL. It took home multiple trophies and won a “Best of Show” award at Spring Break Nationals.
Diamond Audio’s newest addition to its product line, Motorsport Series, was being demonstrated throughout the show in a fully active display board that is now being offered to authorized Diamond Audio dealers. Tri Star Marketing, Diamond Audio’s sales representative from Florida educated and informed dealers and spectators of Diamond Audio’s new product line all weekend long and are looking forward to the tremendous growth opportunities with the brand.
“This event provided me with the opportunity to talk with both our valued dealers and consumers about Diamond Audio. It’s great to be out in the field and have our finger on the pulse of the car audio scene and participating in a car audio event that’s been in existence for 30 years now. Seeing people from all over the country and being able to share the passion for car audio and the Diamond Audio brand never gets old”, added Karl Giles, Eastern Regional Sales Manager.
To obtain more information about Diamond Audio, please contact our sales and support staff at 213-261-4161 or visit us online at www.diamondaudio.com.
Diamond Audio will be exhibiting at the upcoming 2017 MERA KnowledgeFest in Dallas, Texas. All attendees are welcome to stop by Booth #109 as Diamond Audio showcases its series of products for 2017 while also giving a glimpse of what is to come for next year.
In addition, industry veteran Larry Frederick, Director of New Product Development and Training for Diamond Audio will present a training session titled “Marine/Motorcycles/UTV Applications and Higher Profits For You”. In this seminar, attendees will learn about the new innovative Motorsport series of products from Diamond Audio and how it can positively impact your current and future business. Installation tips and advice for improved sound quality and obtaining maximum performance of Motorsport series products in all applications will be discussed.
“This seminar will be a fun learning experience as we venture out of traditional 12V application and explore the growing opportunities outside of just car audio. I will also discuss Bluetooth technology and how you can turn this product category into another profit center for your business”, adds Larry. The training seminar will be held on Saturday, August 12th, 2017 from 6:00PM - 7:00PM. It will be held in the Katy Trail meeting room at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
To obtain more information about Diamond Audio, please contact our sales and support staff at 213-261-4161 or visit online at www.diamondaudio.com.
1-4-2018 -- Diamond Audio, an industry leader in high-end mobile audio products, will be exhibiting at CES 2018 in Las Vegas, NV on January 9th-12th and will be located in Booth #4110 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Diamond Audio will be introducing its new “Trillion” digital signal processor (BTDSP46) at CES and Larry Frederick, Diamond
Audio’s Director of New Product Development and Training will be demonstrating live the “Trillion” application for this digital
signal processor installed in a Harley-Davidson custom bagger at scheduled interval times on the show floor. Diamond Audio’s
“Trillion” digital signal processor provides high resolution clarity and customized sound settings into just about any automotive,
motorcycle, marine, or power sport vehicle and corrects factory sound systems to ensure that your music can be listened to
as the artist intended.
“The Trillion app is very manageable and straight-forward to use, just install it into any Android or iOS enabled mobile device
and you will be able to control all your sound system adjustments and settings with ease. After playing with numerous DSP’s
throughout my career, this one takes the cake for simplicity and practicality while making your system sound incredible”,
states Larry Frederick.
Live demonstrations for the “Trillion” DSP will be during the following times in Diamond Audio’s Booth #4110:
Tuesday, Jan. 13th: 1:00PM, 3:00PM, and 5:00PM (all live demos approx. 20 minutes)
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Jan. 14th-16th: 11:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:00PM (all live demos approx. 20 minutes)
BTDSP46 Features:
• 32 BIT Cirrus Logic Single Core 6-Channel
• 192 kHz DSP processor – 4 Input/6 Output
• 8 Assignable Memories
• EQ Bands: 7 User Adjustable PEQ Bands, Q-Adjustment On All 7 Bands of EQ
• High-Level Inputs Via Cable Set, Speaker Level/RCA Stereo
• Additional Inputs: AUX – Bluetooth: CSR4.2
• Remote Turn-On: Selectable REM or VOX (Signal Sensing)
To obtain more information about Diamond Audio, please contact our sales and support staff at 213-261-4161
or visit us online at www.diamondaudio.com.
Los Angeles, Calif. -- April 24, 2019 -- Diamond Audio, an industry leader in high-end mobile audio products has announced that it is now shipping its highly-anticipated Motorsport series MS69CX 6”X9” coaxsub speakers. These unique “coaxsub” speakers were developed and engineered to outperform your typical standard 6”X9” coaxial speaker by utilizing a much larger surround for greater excursion resulting in more low end bass output. An oversized motor structure featuring magnets that could be used for standard 8” subwoofers is standard on the MS69CX. With a UV-treated waterproof Kevlar cone, all-weather outdoor application possibilities are endless.
“These coaxsubs will deliver bass like no other coaxial speaker will in the market place without sacrificing the great sound quality with which Diamond Audio is well renowned for,” said Larry Frederick, Director of New Product Development.
Significant backorder amounts have already been fulfilled to many authorized Diamond Audio dealers and to the Diamond Motorcycle Audio community right on time for the upcoming riding season.
Feature sets of the MS69CX coaxsub speakers include:
• MANUFACTURED TO IPX65 MARINE GRADE COMPLIANT SPECIFICATIONS
• 1” CONCENTRIC MOUNTED EXTREME HIGH OUTPUT TITANIUM DOME TWEETERS
• UV-TREATED THERMAL MOLDED WATERPROOF KEVLAR CONE
• SUPER HIGH ENERGY FERRITE MOTOR SYSTEM WITH MILLED ALUMINUM TOP PLATE •
T-YOKE DRILLED BACK PLATE FOR GREATER THERMAL HEAT DISSIPATION/INCREASED POWER HANDLING
• 12DB BESSEL CROSSOVER NETWORK
To obtain more information about Diamond Audio, please contact our sales and support staff at 213-261-4161 or visit us online at www.diamondaudio.com.
Diamond Audio is now shipping its highly anticipated Motorsport series speakers. Designed for those that enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and are passionate about great sound quality, the new Motorsport series speakers are manufactured for activities in the marine, all-terrain, and recreational/leisure sectors. They are engineered to provide high far-field audio performance while being able to withstand the harshest environmental conditions.
The Motorsport series speakers consist of 3 models, the HXM525 (5.25”), HXM65 (6.5”), and HXM (8”). All models feature a 1” bridge-mounted titanium dome tweeter that delivers crisp and accurate highs. The mid-bass driver is designed with a thermal molded waterproof Kevlar® aramid fiber cone that is lightweight but strong and provides for quick musical transition and minimizes output distortion. Impressive mounting depth specs of Motorsport series speakers result from a balanced super high-energy neo motor system design.
So compact, Motorsport series speakers will drop right into fairings of major motorcycle brands and are an ideal high performance audio factory replacement solution, according to the company. An all weather UV-treated rubber surround and injected composite basket provides protection from the harsh elements of the outdoors. Motorsport series speakers also feature integrated RGB LED mood lighting (fixed or audio sensing) for dusk/nightfall use.
Model HXM525 HXM65 HXM8
Power Handling 60W RMS/300 PEAK 80W RMS/400 PEAK 120W RMS/500PEAK
Nominal Impedance 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω
Frequency Response (Hz) 55-23kHz 45-23kHz 35-23kHz
Fs-Free Air Resonance (Hz) 90 75 58
Qts 0.781 0.783 0.780
Vas – cu. ft. 0.106 0.159 0.689
Sensitivity (1W/1M) 89dB 90.5dB 92dB
Sensitivity (2.83V/1M) 92dB 93.5dB 95dB
Xmax – Inch 0.16 0.16 0.2
Mounting Diameter 4.6” 5.27” 7”
Mounting Depth 2.18” 2.18” 3.01”
Grill/Trim Ring YES YES YES
Retail pricing for the new Motorsport series range from $349.99-$399.99 MSRP.
Diamond Audio is now shipping its highly anticipated Motorsport series tower speaker pods. The Motorsport series are designed to provide high far-field audio performance while withstanding the harshest environmental conditions.
The Motorsport series tower speaker pods are constructed from high-tech materials originally designed for the aerospace industry. The UV-treated pod enclosures consist of a mixture of high density and non-porous ceramic and fiberglass resin that is combined with crushed natural mineral composites forming a solid surface that is similar to Corian®. To make it even more unique, Diamond Audio creatively shaped the speaker pods and designed it with diamond facets giving it a signature look like none other in the industry.
The Motorsport series tower speaker pods are available in 6.5” and 8” sizes. Both HXM65POD (6.5” model) and HXM8POD (8” model) are available in the following finishes; gloss white, carbon fiber white, gun metal gray, and matte black. Both models feature integrated RGB LED lighting, built-in passive radiator for dynamic bass, and a 12dB per octave crossover. A 360 degree rotational mounting bracket and waterproof wire management consisting of 12 feet of ultra-flexible high strand PVC jacketed wire is also included.
Both Motorsport tower speaker models utilize a high-output 25mm titanium dome tweeter with an ultra-compact neodymium motor structure, waterproof Kevlar® cone, UV-treated polycarbonate cloth surround, and a high temperature UV-treated basket. The Motorsport speaker pods are IP65 compliant from infiltration of dust and water.
Pricing on Diamond Audio’s Motorsport tower speaker pods range from $699.99 to $849.99 per pair.
8-4-2016 -- Diamond Audio, an industry leader in high-end mobile audio products “rocked the midway” at the 2016 Custom Sounds Texas Heatwave event held recently at the Travis County Expo Center in Austin, TX.
Diamond Audio exhibited at this year’s Texas Heatwave with commanding presence as it showcased its complete line of new Motorsport Series products designed and manufactured for marine, all-terrain, and recreational applications. “It is important for Diamond Audio to reach out to consumers and Texas Heatwave provides us that opportunity to demonstrate how LOUD and CLEAR our latest Motorsport Series products can perform and it made a lot of positive impressions to those visitors that came through our booth all weekend long”, states Jeff Peters, Brand Manager for Diamond Audio.
In addition to showcasing the Motorsport Series product line, Diamond Audio also featured its entire line of HEX PRO, HEX, Micro, Diamond Elite, and Diamond Series mobile audio products mounted on active display boards.
The show-goers were able to listen and hear the numerous speakers and subwoofers on display and experience first-hand the power and attention to detail of Diamond Audio’s amplifier lines. The display boards are a part of this year’s Diamond Audio dealer merchandising program that is offered to their Authorized Dealers. Supporting the Diamond Audio factory team at the event were Kane Naghwai and John Kennedy from A&W Distributors based in Dallas, TX. “Diamond Audio is an important brand to A&W Distributors so we jumped at the opportunity to work the event and show support to our participating Diamond Audio dealers and customers”, adds Kane Naghwai.
The Texas Heatwave midway was rocked courtesy of the jaw-dropping performance of Diamond Audio’s “SPLoudspeaker ice-chest” that took high far-field performance to another level! Designed and built by Diamond Audio’s own Wayne Messina Jr., this custom-built cooler features eight HXM8 Motorsport series coaxial speakers driven by a MICRO4V2 model amplifier delivering a total of 640W RMS power! An internal battery supplied the power to the amplifier while music was streamed through Diamond Audio’s Bluetooth receiver (DABTR10) and Diamond Audio’s RGB LED remote light controller (DARGB8A) adjusted all the HXM8 speaker’s integrated RGB LED lights.
“The SPLoudspeaker ice-chest garnered so much attention and it was fun to share with the our customers on how it was built and how to get the most performance out of Diamond Audio products whether it is applied into a cooler or any type of vehicle or motorsport”, states Wayne Messina, Jr. To obtain more information about Diamond Audio, please contact our sales and support staff at 213-261-4161 or visit us online at www.diamondaudio.com.
CV & DA Holdings, Inc. (CVDA), owner of the Diamond Audio, Cerwin-Vega Mobile, and Caché brands has announced that industry-veteran Jeff Peters has joined the company as brand manager for Diamond Audio. Peters will manage and oversee all aspects of sales, marketing, and new product development for the brand for the Domestic U.S market.
Peters brings extensive years of experience throughout his career in the mobile electronics industry. When asked about the future of the Diamond Audio brand, Peters states, “Diamond Audio has over 20 years of history producing premium speakers, woofers and electronics for the automotive, marine, and power-sports categories and we intend to build upon this legacy. We make great sounding and reliable products, with attainable profit margins for our dealers. With our limited distribution philosophy already in-place, any future changes will be more evolutionary then revolutionary. I look forward to traveling and meeting existing and new Diamond Audio dealers and share with them the endless opportunities that Diamond Audio has to offer.”
“We are very excited to have Jeff join the CVDA organization. Diamond Audio will always be an audiophile brand with a loyal following," said Bob Chanthavongsa, VP of Sales. "We expect the brand to achieve even greater heights with the vision and strategy that Jeff has forthcoming in order for us to grow our market share and to further help increase business for our retail partners.”
