OXNARD, Calif. – (Feb. 22, 2017) – SCOSCHE Industries is celebrating its 37th anniversary. Since its inception in 1980, SCOSCHE has grown into an internationally-recognized brand at the forefront of innovation.
SCOSCHE, a family-owned and operated enterprise, had its humble beginnings in a residential garage in Southern California. Its first product was the industry-standard setting Autosound Encyclopedia published in 1982.
Today, Scosche boasts a global footprint with offices in California, Arkansas, Alabama and Hong Kong and a portfolio of products that exceeds 4,000. Its consumer technology and car audio products are sold in more than 50 countries worldwide by leading general and specialty retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, AT&T and more. While global in reach, SCOSCHE still finds much of its inspiration in the California lifestyle, culture, music and people.
“Despite our success and growth, we have never strayed from who we are or what we do,” said Roger Alves, President and Founder of SCOSCHE. “Scosche’s mission will always be to design and manufacture cutting-edge, innovative products that enhance our customers’ everyday lives.”
The company has been awarded more than 400 patents/trademarks and awards, including fourteen CES Innovation Awards and most recently two TWICE Picks Awards honoring the best products at CES 2017.
“But the recognition we are proudest of is that which is voiced through the actions of tens of thousands of consumers, and our many exceptional retail partners, who have shown their confidence in our company and its products by making the Scosche MagicMount™ the #1 Mount Brand in the U.S. and our FM Transmitters the #1 FM Transmitter Brand in the U.S.,” stated Kas Alves, Executive Vice President.
Scosche’s diverse line-up includes multiple distinctive offerings, such as the BoomBottle® family of portable wireless speakers whose unique bottle shape was originated by Scosche, the multi-award winning magicMOUNT™ line of magnetic mobile device mounts for the car, home and office, the hyper-accurate RHYTHM+™ Armband Heart Rate Monitor, new 12V Car Audio products like our Integrated Touchscreen Solutions and Dash Mounts for iPad® and the just released Rockstar® Edition line of rugged consumer tech products bearing the distinctive Rockstar brand name and marks.

EDMOND, Okla. — Petra Industries announced that Walmart (Wal-Mart Stores Inc.) has awarded it the Supplier of the Year for E-commerce at its two-day Supplier Growth Summit on Feb. 16.

The Supplier of the Year is given to the company that demonstrates two particular qualities as an E-commerce supplier: first is to provide and expand Walmart’s overall product assortment, second is providing great product content. Buying online is a different experience than in the store, making the product content that much more important to a potential buyer.

“We are thrilled to have been selected to receive such a meaningful accolade from Walmart. It is a testament to the quality of the teams we have in place from Sales to Customer Service and our best-in-class distribution center operations,” said Bill Stewart, Petra Founder and CEO.

Petra places a tremendous emphasis on their expanding E-commerce reach and providing the products and content customers need to stand apart in the highly competitive E-commerce market. The hard work and dedication from everyone in the organization has contributed to the success represented by this Supplier of the Year award.

 “We have six nominees for the Supplier of the Year. Each one of these suppliers demonstrated, above all others, what it takes to really do a great job at E-commerce,” said Scott Hilton, Senior Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer, Walmart U.S. E-Commerce during the award presentation. “And they have also demonstrated an incredible working-together relationship to fuel that e-commerce growth. So, all of them did an amazing job, but there is one that stood out, Petra Industries, who is our E-Commerce Supplier of the Year.”

The award was presented during Walmart’s inaugural Supplier Growth Summit attended by 4,000 suppliers from more than 1,300 companies. The two-day summit was an opportunity to share an in-depth view of Walmart’s growth strategy and to show suppliers how growth together can offer a seamless shopping experience at scale. On hand to accept the award for Petra was Director of Regional Sales Mark Conley, who manages the Walmart account.

“It is extremely gratifying to see all of our hard work pay off, particularly that of the E-commerce team,” said Jim Loden, Petra Vice-President of E-Commerce. “Petra added more than half a million square feet to distribution center operations in 2015 and it is obvious that this capacity, which enables us to handle over 30 thousand packages a day to ship for anyone, anywhere, anytime, has also contributed to our success.” 

TOYK952GB and BKTOYK952GB address dash kit needs when adding an aftermarket radio into a 2017 Toyota Corolla

CLEARWATER, FL - (February 23, 2017) – AAMP Global announced the American International TOYK952GB and Best Kits by PAC BKTOYK952GB dash kit designed for aftermarket radio installation in the 2017 Toyota Corolla. The dash kit is available in gloss black to match the vehicle’s factory dash and will install one single ISO radio with pocket or one double DIN radio - hardware and instructions are included.

TOYK952GB and BKTOYK952GB dash kits are compatible with PAC products RP4.2-TY11, CAM-TY11, CAM-TY12, USB-TY1 and USB-TY2. See our website, PAC-audio.com, for additional information. 

2-26-2017 -- Automotive Data Solutions Inc. (ADS) has announced that Momentum Marketing is now the exclusive manufacturer’s representative for the iDatalink Maestro^® product line in the EIA Texas territory.

“We are very excited to be working with Momentum Marketing. Their energetic, highly technical staff and superior focus on customer service set them apart as the ideal fit for the Maestro premium radio replacement products,” said Robert Di Cesare of ADS. 

For information about becoming a dealer or distributor, please contact Momentum Marketing at 281-714-5742 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

In addition, two new distributors have been added to meet the immediate needs of dealers in this territory. For Dallas dealers, please contact A&W Distributors at 214-351-0977 or visit www.awdistributors.com. For Houston dealers, contact Stereo Max at 713-988-9800 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For more information about ADS and iDatalink Maestro products, visit www.adsdata.ca.

STILLWATER, USA – KICKER® travels to the Houston, Texas area for the Lone Star Throwdown (LST), for the brand’s third straight year to display at the heavily attended car show. The show will take place February 24-26 at the Lone Star Expo Center in Conroe, Texas.

KICKER will attend the show in force with its 80-foot XRV (Xtreme Recreational Vehicle) tractor-trailer, hauling show materials and demo vehicles to exhibit.  This rolling showroom houses the full line of KICKER car-audio gear for viewing and features thunderous, square-subwoofer bass with the 20,000-watt Boom Room that show-goers can walk into and experience.

A customized Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® with a full KICKER audio system will be on display at the KICKER booth, as will a custom Can-Am® Maverick® X3, featuring a KICKER/SSV Works® Powersports audio system. KICKER will also host NotStock Photography’s “High Plains Drifter” – a KICKER-equipped GMC® Sierra®, along with Andrew Lowe’s outstanding Dodge® Charger.

With 2,000 show cars already pre-registered, LST officials anticipate attendance exceeding 15,000 people this year. Top 100 and Best-of-Show awards will be presented, along with a grand prize of $1,000.

For more information, consumers can visit www.lonestarthrowdown.com.

Versatile Safety System Ideal for Multiple Interior and Exterior Cameras

TEMPE, Ariz., – Feb. 22, 2017 – CrimeStopper (www.crimestopper.com), vehicle security, remote start systems, and safety product maker, has announced that the new VSMC-1000 Universal Multi-Channel Video Switcher is now available.

“The VSMC-1000 is the ideal video system for a multitude of uses,” explained Alvin Klement, national sales manager for CrimeStopper. “It is perfectly suited as a reverse, left, and right driver assistance system, but the fourth video input can also be used to watch over small kids in the back seat, to monitor animals in a trailer, or to keep an eye on the recreational vehicles you’re towing. This is a great piece for any vehicle with blind spots as you can mount cameras in locations that would allow you to view what may be otherwise impossible to see. It is a highly versatile system ideally suited for both exterior and interior cameras.”

The VSMC-1000 is a multi-channel video switcher that offers four video inputs that can be triggered by four independent 12 volt triggers (left turn signal, right turn signal, reverse lights and ignition) with all of the cameras sending the video out of a single standard 75 Ohm video cable. Users can also connect a backup camera to the system and have all the video outputs to a single monitor.

“We recommend that when using the last input that you connect the trigger to ignition, which will allow that camera to be on at all times but when any of the other cameras are triggered they will override the ‘front’ camera input,” Klement continued. “This allows you to see left or right side blind spots as well as what’s behind you when you are backing up.”

VSMC-1000 features include:

• 4 video inputs
• 4 trigger inputs
• 1 video output
• Auto switching on reverse and turn signal input
• Front input can be on when all other cameras are off
• MSRP: $89.95

For more information, visit www.crimestopper.com.

2-21-2017 -- Phoenix Gold, manufacturer of high performance audio systems, unveiled a highly anticipated new brand identity, including a logo re-design.

It signals the beginning of a brand transformation. For over 30 years, Phoenix Gold has promised to deliver The Gold Standard in Sound, engineering products for the musically savvy audiophiles. In 2017, the brand vision isn’t the only thing changing, the entire Phoenix Gold amplifier product line will be re-launching, with improved technology delivering better quality sound and power, according to the company.

“This brand transformation marks an exciting time for Phoenix Gold and the audiophile community,” said Rebecca Fournie, Global Marketing Manager for Phoenix Gold and Stinger. “Phoenix Gold has a rich history, and a passionate following. When developing the new logo and identity, we wanted to throw homage to the iconic Phoenix Gold, but also represent the future of the product line, appealing to the core PG customer, serious audiophiles who have a refined taste in sound systems. Our new brand narrative symbolizes not just the spirit of Phoenix Gold, but also the spirit of the close-knit community of Phoenix Gold fans, who are so important to the future of the brand.”

The second piece of Phoenix Gold’s reveal comes with the introduction of the latest additions to their line of high quality audio products: the new SX2 and Ti3 amplifiers, and a digital sound processor, the DSP8.8. “Today, with ‘90s nostalgia at its height, it’s the perfect time to bring back Phoenix Gold’s aesthetics from that era. The retro styled amps expertly blend Phoenix Gold’s newly rebranded modern vibes with stylistic influences from vintage 1990s audio equipment. Our shift in product is not only an ode to the legacy that Phoenix Gold has maintained over the decades, but it’s also a solid tech advancement that separates the brand from others in the market,” explains Kevin Kuenzie, Senior Product Manager for Phoenix Gold and Stinger.

Phoenix Gold’s full range of SX2 and Ti3 amplifiers, along with its DSP8.8, are coming in Q1 and Q2 2017.

Clearwater, FL (February 21, 2017) -- EchoMaster, global manufacturer of driver assistance technology for consumer and commercial drivers, introduced PCAM-CHMSL-SIL, a series of center high-mount stop lamp cameras (CHMSL) for 2014-2017 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks.

Designed to fit perfectly and securely underneath the third brake lamp mounted on top of the truck cab, the camera allows a bird’s-eye-view of any truck bed and fifth wheel. 

The CHMSL can also aid when hooking up a gooseneck trailer, as it allows for a great perspective on the location of a fifth wheel. The EchoMaster Pro series of CHMSL cameras are an invaluable tool for any truck operator who needs “at-a-glance” information about the loads and trailers that they are transporting, and easy rear bed viewing of their cargo while in reverse.

Key Features

Built with a ¼” CMOS sensor, and a 75° viewing angle to allow for perfect views of the truck bed and its surroundings. The system can operate at light levels as low as 0.1 LUX, and is rated IP67 for waterproofing and debris resistance, allowing all-weather operation.

Choose From 3 Applications:

PCAM-CHMSL-SIL14: For 2014-2015 Chevy Silverado And GMC Sierra Trucks with OE connector at the tailgate at a suggested retail price of $199.99

PCAM-CHMSL-SIL16: For 2016-2017 Chevy Silverado And GMC Sierra Truckswith OE connector at the tailgate at a suggested retail price of $199.99

PCAM-CHMSL-SIL: A universal option for 2014-2017 Chevy Silverado And GMC Sierra Trucks at a suggested retail price of $159.99

All EchoMaster Pro series CHMSL cameras are available from authorized EchoMaster dealers.

For more information, visit EchoMaster.com.

Montebello, CA (February 16, 2017) – Epsilon Electronics Inc. has announced its Dealer/Distributor show schedule for the first half of 2017.

These shows will represent various Epsilon Electronics brands such as SoundStream and Power Acoustik, NESA and VST. Epsilon Electronics is currently accepting appointments to meet with all those who are involved in the trade in attendance.

“We are excited to participate in these upcoming trade shows,“ said Paul Goldberg, vice-president sales and marketing for Epsilon Electronics. “This is a great opportunity for us to meet with our dealers one-on-one.”       

The current schedule is complete through the end of May and includes the following shows:   

February 16-19 – Automobility (Vancouver, Canada)

March 4 – N&H Electric (Hattiesburg, MS)

March 9-10 - Mountain West (Phoenix, AZ)

March 11 - Ultimate Marketing (Columbia, SC)

March 12 – Shiflet & Dickson (Gastonia, NC)

March 15-17 – P & E Distributing Tennessee (Goodlettsville, TN)

March 17-19 – LESCO (Orlando, FL)

March 30 – Mountain West (Salt Lake City, UT)

April 4 – Woofer Electronics Chicago (Chicago, IL)

April 3-5 – DAS Distributing Pennsylvania (Atlantic City, NJ)

April 7 – Echo Marketing (Chicago, IL)

April 9-11 – MERA (Indianapolis, IN)

April 17-19 – AM Distributors (Broadview, IL)

April 18 – Mountain West (Denver, CO)

April 19 – AM Merchandising (Northern CA)

April 21-23 – Petra Industries (Edmond, OK)

April 22-23 – Importel Canada (Toronto, CA)

The schedule for the second half of 2017 will be released soon. Dealers who have further questions should contact their rep directly.   

Marine Security Leader Unveils Feature-Rich Online Portal for More Intuitive Customer Experience

2-20-2017, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – GOST® (Global Ocean Security Technologies), maker of marine security, tracking, monitoring and video surveillance systems, announced the release of its next generation security video solution, the GOST Watch HD XVR.

This next generation all-in-one video recording system is compatible with up to eight 1080P analog cameras and/or ONVIF protocol IP cameras, and is capable of saving up to three months of the highest resolution footage with its four terabyte hard drive. The new hardware comes complete with TLS/SSL encryption and is encoded with H.264 Advanced Video Coding designed specifically to capture and store video aboard the modern yacht. Footage can be accessed locally on board the boat for viewing and downloading to a computer or USB thumb drive, or remotely via the GOST Watch HD XVR app or website.

The New GOST Watch HD XVR apps for iOS and Google Play phones and tablets offers users simple access to live video streaming from onboard cameras, review of stored footage, and push notifications of preprogramed motion events. It includes a newly designed interface for accessing stored video footage quickly and easily. If Internet connectivity is lost or interrupted, users can also review footage via HDMI or VGA outputs on a boat's TV or multifunction display (MFD).

“To give our customers the best security systems possible, we constantly enhance the capabilities of our software and hardware,” said Robert Yoder, director of research and development, GOST. “From streamlining the user interface at lower bandwidths to increasing memory and resolution, our latest GOST Watch HD XVR offers boat owners the most cutting-edge security technology available. When it comes to the situational awareness of our client’s vessels, GOST takes no chances and neither should you.”

Video files are stored on the GOST Watch HD XVR system at the highest resolution produced. For a maximum of eight cameras, the frame rate can be reduced slightly to ensure required capacity. In cases where there is little activity in view of the camera being recorded, maximum storage may be increased through the use of H.264 compression. Connected directly, the GOST Watch HD XVR will collect video without using the bandwidth from onboard cellular or satellite-based Internet connections.

For more information on the new GOST Watch HD XVR, GOST or its full line of security products, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.GOSTglobal.com

Auckland, New Zealand – FUSION® announced that its STEREOACTIVE purpose-built portable marine stereo has won the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award in the Watersport Equipment category at the 2017 Miami International Boat Show.

The Innovation Awards program, organized by the NMMA and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), recognizes exceptionally innovative, new consumer marine products that best meet the criteria of “Having innovative distinction from other products currently manufactured in the marine industry; providing benefit to the marine industry and/or consumer; providing practicality of use; and are cost-effective.”

“We are very proud of the passion and dedication our design and engineering team has put into STEREOACTIVE and are deeply honored to be recognized by the NMMA,” said Chris Baird, managing director of FUSION Entertainment. “After 10 years in the industry, we really wanted to push the boundaries and enable smaller boats to easily and cost effectively add quality, purpose-built entertainment to their vessel. When we created STEREOACTIVE, we designed an audio entertainment system that was engineered for the ocean, but is just as practical to use 365 days a year in any outdoor or indoor application. STEREOACTIVE was recently nominated for a DAME shortly after its launch at Surf Expo in Orlando following on the heels of an award at PADDLE Expo, but this is the first award given directly by our peers in the marine industry and we are so grateful.”

2-15-2017, STILLWATER, USA – KICKER® will support its Marine dealers and bring its line of head units, amplifiers and speakers to the 2017 Miami International Boat Show February 16-20, located at the Miami Marine Stadium Park and Basin. KICKER’s booth will be located in the Sport Fishing Pavilion (Tent D), booth no. D137.

In conjunction with authorized marine dealer El Capitan Sports Center (Miami, Fla.), KICKER will be next door to offer sales support for El Capitan’s booth, no. D135. At the KICKER booth, a pair of interactive displays will allow visitors to explore the marine gear in detail, while glowing KM-Series Coaxials and Subwoofers constantly display a dazzling light show. Additionally, KICKER personnel will make reference to its announcement last week regarding membership into the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA). KICKER is already a member of both the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).

Included as part of the booth display are new KICKER KXM-Series Amplifiers, unveiled for the first time at International CES in January. KXM-Series Amps offer side-mounted acoustic controls that are easily accessed and protected with a moisture-deterring, gasket-sealed door. In addition to conformal coating on the circuit boards, all power connections are ABYC/NMMA compliant. 

KICKER Marine Media Center/Receivers will also be on the display. All three units feature Bluetooth® connectivity, AM/FM reception, weather-band, a charging USB port and IPX6 certification.

The Miami show features more than 1,100 exhibitors and 1,300 boats, displayed both on land and in the water. A comprehensive series of seminars are available to consumers and professionals alike, including boat safety, maintenance and hands-on skills training. Events begin hourly for the duration of the show.  An interactive boat simulator will allow users to practice docking, turning, stopping and more. Equipped with steering wheel and real throttle, the driver of the boat experiences a virtual lake cruise, and must navigate around other sailboats, powerboats and a marina.

Visit www.miamiboatshow.com for more information.

Montebello, CA (February 13, 2017) – Epsilon Electronics Inc. is now taking orders for the patent-pending Soundstream VRN-DD7HB dual-screen head unit.

To order, authorized Soundstream dealers should contact their local reps to place their orders. The units will retail at an MSRP of $449.99 and will begin shipping in March.

Orders will be fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

“We have had overwhelming response to this first-of-its-kind unit,” said Paul Goldberg, vice-president, sales & marketing for Epsilon Electronics. “The accolades have come from the press, social media and consumer inquiries alike.”

The source unit will be featured on KUSI-TV San Diego on the morning of Sunday, February 26.

The VRN-DD7HB received rave reviews during the recent CES Show. It was also featured in the February issue of Mobile Electronics Magazine and is scheduled to be included in the upcoming “Best of CES” roundup from The Huffington Post.

CAMARILLO, CALIF., February 13, 2017 (MEDIAWIRE) – At the 2017 CES, Orca Design and Manufacturing recognized its best-performing sales representative firms at the company’s annual awards banquet, and presented two new retail awards to its top online and brick-and-mortar partners. The recognition was capped off at show’s end with the presentation of the Bill McKinley cup, an award named in honor of the beloved sales representative, father and husband who tragically passed away during the show.

Orca, sole U.S. distributor of Focal and North American distributor of the Illusion Audio, Gladen and Mosconi brands, presented awards to the most productive rep firms for each brand. Opus Marketing Group received the Rep Firm of the Year award for its performance with Illusion Audio. The sales group, led by Jamie White and Dan Mangan, supports retailers in metro and upstate New York as well as the Mid-Atlantic states.

Paragon Sales and Marketing, of which Bill McKinley was the rep principal, won Rep Firm of the Year for the Focal brand. Wayne Smedile has now assumed the rep principal position at Paragon and will continue to service Orca retailers in Southern California and Hawaii. And Marketing Pros took home two honors: Rep Firm of the Year for the Gladen and Mosconi brands, and Orca Rep Firm of the Year. Pete Daley and his team work with Orca retailers in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas.

In addition to brand-specific awards, Orca recognized Barton Sales and Marketing, which represents the company’s brands in the southeast, with a Most Improved Territory award. Car Toys, the Seattle-based chain of independent mobile electronics specialist outlets, was the first recipient of Orca’s Retailer of the Year award. Crutchfield.com, based in Charlottesville, Va., garnered the same award in the online retail category.

After the show, Orca also gave out the first of what will be an annual award for the rep firm that is most active and productive in supporting the company’s brands throughout CES. The commemorative cup, originally nicknamed the “MVP of CES” cup, was renamed for the principal of its first recipient, Paragon Sales and Marketing.

“While it is only fitting that we name the award after one of the industry’s most beloved reps, Paragon Sales and Marketing received the award this year based on its merits during the show,” said Orca President and Founder Kimon Bellas. “Bill and Wayne did a great job of bringing retailers in, showing our new products and making them feel part of the Orca family. We sincerely value the relationship we have with our reps and Paragon really represented us well.

About Orca Design and Manufacturing
Based in Southern California, Orca acts as importer/distributor, designer and manufacturer for a variety of notable brands. We are the sole U.S. distributor for Focal mobile audio, and import speakers by Gladen Audio of Germany and Italian-made Mosconi amplifiers. In addition, we design quality products under the Illusion Audio brand, and offer Blackhole damping materials and Raven pure ribbon tweeters for home and mobile installations alike. For more information, visit our website at orcadesign.com. 

STILLWATER, USA – KICKER® Performance Audio has announced its membership in the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA).

KICKER is committed to providing marine audio products that meet the highest standards of quality and safety in the industry, and the NMEA membership further solidifies that position. The NMEA membership adds to KICKER’s current and long-standing group of marine-based trade associations which include the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).

Additionally and exclusive to NMEA members, NMEA 2000 protocol in a boat allows two-way communication of compatible devices via a hard-wired CAN-Bus connection, which fits well with KICKER’s marine media centers and source units.

“Sharing data across multiple marine components will allow greater control of key features in the KICKER KMC20 and other media centers,” said Phil White, KICKER Marine, RV and Specialty Markets Audio Systems Manager. “Imagine being at the helm, with all of the audio info in front of you on a multi-function display, even if the media center is installed in the cabin. It’s very exciting.”

Select fish finders, chart plotters and navigation systems represent just some of the devices that use the NMEA 2000 protocol, allowing control of virtually every feature on KICKER media centers from a single convenient boat location.

For more information, visit www.nmea.org.

2-8-2017 -- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. recently announced its aftermarket Rep and Rep Firm of the Year for 2016. John Evans was named Rep of the Year and Online AV was named Rep Firm of the Year.

Evans is a direct Alpine employee who represents the San Bernardino, Riverside, Santa Barbara and Kern Counties in California. An 11-year employee of Alpine, Evans successfully balanced his business responsibilities to support the Alpine Restyle vehicle-specific solutions among his retail and expediter accounts. Evans relished the role of product educator and always made time to conduct Alpine product trainings, even if it meant visiting the same retailer multiple times to ensure every employee received training. He developed sales materials based on the needs of the accounts, and his enthusiasm and success helped encourage fellow sales reps to do the same for their own accounts.

Online AV is led by principal Mark Taylor and includes members Milo Kosich and Dan Sparks. Kosich and Sparks were recognized for their success in the Ohio, West Virginia and western Pennsylvania territories. To support the Alpine Restyle Jeep Wrangler lineup, the Online AV team purchased a Wrangler to use for retail visits and consumer events. They also participated in trail rides and off-road excursions for first-hand experience about the Wrangler lifestyle. The knowledge gained from these excursions allowed them to better support their retailers and expediters during sales calls and product trainings.

Alpine also recognized Aaron Bakerink, owner of Custom Sound & Image in Pleasant Hill, IA, as Expediter of the Year. A Jeep Wrangler owner himself, Bakerink fully embraced the Alpine Restyle Wrangler products. His real-world experience with the products made him a reliable resource for his accounts.

“John, Mark, Milo, Dan, and Aaron were instrumental in the success of the Alpine Restyle products in 2016,” said Steve Crawford, vice president and general manager, aftermarket business unit, Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. “Their dedication and leadership will help further our momentum in 2017.” 

ELKHART, IN. – At the V-Twin Expo this year in Cincinnati, Ohio, ASA Electronics showcased their HD1BT650 Harley-Davidson direct replacement sound system. The system represents the company’s broad engineering capabilities by being specifically designed to meet the intricate requirements needed to fit as a direct replacement piece. Winning one of the Expo’s Excellence Awards, ASA Electronics took home the  Audio Product of the Year award.

“This national award validates ASA Electronics as a leader in V-Twin audio technology. ASA, in its quest to be the best, continues to push the boundaries for motorcycle audio,” Mark Wojtys, HD industry manager at ASA Electronics said.

The HD1BT650 includes a direct replacement for the factory Harley-Davidson stereo. It is a plug ‘n’ play design that has the exact same footprint and wiring connection as the factory stereo. The 6.5” speakers in this kit come with an adaptor that allows for larger speakers and bigger base, with the same, convenient plug ‘n’ play design.

For more information on this system, please contact Mark Wojtys at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Steve Rogers and Kevin Allen Announced as Newest Team Phantom Members

Clearwater, FL (February 1, 2016) – AAMP Global has announced that it has expanded its Team Phantom street team with two new members: Steve Rogers and Kevin Allen. 

Steve Rogers will cover the Upper Midwest territory, and Kevin Allen will cover Texas.  Both Rogers and Allen will be visiting retail customers in the signature Team Phantom showcase trucks, providing un-matched customer centric training, marketing and sell-through support for AAMP’s seven Power Brands.

“Last year we were able to raise the bar in our retail partner support with the launch of Team Phantom,” said Herb Brown, Vice President of Sales, “and we’re just getting started.  We have big plans to continue to paint the map purple, placing a Team Phantom member in every corner of the US.  I couldn’t think of two better additions to kick off 2017 expansion than Kevin and Steve.  Both new Phantom members have the technical and industry expertise that will facilitate stronger relationships with our customers and the personalized support our retailers need to foster successful growth for their stores.” 

Steve Rogers

Steve Rogers brings 20 years of multifaceted electronics retail experience ranging from service, installation, sales, management, advertising and purchasing.  In his final two years in retail, he was awarded top ten Car Audio Dealer.   Prior to AAMP Steve worked as a consumer electronics sales representative in MN, ND, SD and WI for some of the best organizations in the industry who consistently have been awarded rep or rep firm of the year more than 20 times across brands. 

Kevin Allen

Kevin Allen began his professional sales career in 1989 and joined the 12-volt industry in 2003 as a Sales Representative with Precision Interface Electronics (P.I.E.), from 2007 – 2012 he served P.I.E. as National Sales Manager, managed key accounts, assisted with product development and marketing.  From 2012 – 2016 Kevin has been part of the AAMP Global team as Distribution Sales Manager - serving distributors throughout the US market.

Latest interface adapter creates opportunity for dealers while improving sound quality for consumers

Seattle, WA, February 2nd, 2017 – AudioControl (audiocontrol.com) has unveiled the AC-LGD load generating device and signal stabilizer—an OEM interface solution engineered for vehicles using factory class D amplification.

An increasing number of factory automotive sound systems utilize Class D amplifier technology, which can mute, distort or emit damaging frequencies to aftermarket audio equipment once the factory speakers have been removed. AudioControl engineers have created an interface solution by carefully selecting premium-grade resistors and a Zobel Network to generate the required resistance, stabilizing the signal and making it compatible with aftermarket components such as AudioControl processors and amplifiers.

The AC LGDs come in pairs and can be easily connected to AudioControl or other factory system upgrade products using the supplied pre-wired connectors. Each LGD pair comes with standard wire colors for front and rear connections.

The AC LGD is available now from AudioControl with an MSRP of $39.95. 

Oklahoma City, OK, February 3, 2017 -- DD Audio will be giving its Power Tuned and HiDef Tuned U.S. built subwoofers some upgrades for 2017.

The first thing customers will notice is that all subwoofers built in DD’s Oklahoma City facility will now come stock with composite dust caps, which beforehand was only available for an additional cost. This feature provides both performance and aesthetic advantages over paper dust caps.

According to the company, DD Audio has been a pioneer in the use of composite materials, such as carbon fiber and Kevlar, in cone and dust cap manufacturing since the early 90’s, and now that all of its composite manufacturing is efficiently done in-house, DD is able to include this as a standard feature. Beyond the featured stock composite dust cap, customers will still have the option to select from several other custom dust cap colors and materials for a small up-charge.

Due to popular demand, the 2500 and 2000 Series Subwoofers will now come stock with cast aluminum baskets. In the same vein of the composite dust caps, cast frames add both performance and aesthetic advantages over stamped steel frames.

 End users will also enjoy a newly extended two year manufacturer’s defect warranty period on the Power Tuned and HiDef Tuned Subwoofers.  To round out the list of upgrades, the official release of the 12” and 15” ESP Subwoofers, and a revision to the direct connect speaker leads are expected in the first quarter of 2017.

 For more information on the Power Tuned and HiDef Subwoofer lines or any other DD Audio products go to ddaudio.com or contact by phone at 405-239-2800.