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Oklahoma City, Okla., October 3rd, 2019 -- The DD Audio R&D team has returned from Montichiari, Italy, having once again attended the dB Drag Racing European Finals to show support for competitors rocking DD equipment in the lanes. This event was again a treat for DD Audio owner and CEO Jassa Langford who gets direct feedback from some of the hardest hitting SPL and SQ competitors in the game. In addition to seeing DD Audio equipment undergo the most extreme conditions, dB Drag Racing Euro Finals creates a fantastic opportunity to show appreciation and support. From help with reconing on the fly, to buying a round for the faithful, the team was proud to be available for the basshead community in Europe.

DD Audio would like to congratulate the following competitors who really impressed!

dB Devils M&J - Members: Jussi Takala, Jokke, Peter Källman
Running 2 x Z318 in their Fiat Panda
1st Place in Super Street 1-2 - 171.4 dB, 78 Hz

Team Just4fun Terror - Members: Andreas Bogert, Markus Scheiterbauer
Running 2 x Z321 on 8 x M5 in their Seat Terra
2nd Place in Super Street 1-2 - 170.3 dB, 78 Hz

Team LW Audio Elvis - Members: Elvis Häggblom
Running 4 x Z310 in their Fiat Panda
2nd Place in Super Street NW - 168.1 dB, 70 Hz

Team LW Audio Lorens - Members: Lorens Wastessen
Running 6 x VO-W8 and 9 x 9512k in their VW Caddy
4th Place in Super Street X - 163.9 dB, 50 Hz

Fabio Team Progettare Hifi - Members: Fabio Brembilla, Matteo Locatelli
Running 4 x Z318 in their Ford Wagon
2nd Place in Extreme NL - 180.4 dB, 65 Hz

Team Vedouris - Members: Vlassopoulos
Running DD Audio Sub(s) (unspecified)
2nd Place in Pro Stock 5k - 159.9 dB, 60 Hz

Team Dg Technologies - Members: David Dewyn
Running 1x M4 and DD Audio Sub(s) (unspecified)
3rd Place in Pro Stock Trunk 5k - 154.6 dB, 55 Hz

It is with great sadness that DD Audio’s congratulations to David Dewyn of Team DG Technologies from Germany comes also with a heartfelt goodbye. This friend to the competition community was in a car accident on his way home from winning 3rd in Pro Stock 5k Trunk at the Euro Finals, and passed away. He leaves behind a wife and daughter. Please consider making a donation to the family or visit his memorial page to learn more about this fellow car audio enthusiast.

Oklahoma City, OK, June 16, 2016 -- DD Audio’s long awaited D Series Amplifiers are now available for shipping. The D Series amplifiers offer extremely compact chassis, strong power output levels, and feature rich pre-amp sections all at very attractive price points. The D Series also features a sleek new chassis design that will be used throughout the entire DD Audio amplifier lineup. With the combination of elegant design, high performance, and intelligent features these amps are sure to become the new favorite everyday amps for DD Audio dealers and customers worldwide.

Features:

  • MOSFET POWER SUPPLY AMPLIFIER
  • 4 GAUGE POWER TERMINALS
  • DOUBLE SIDED THROUGH HOLE PCB
  • CONFORMAL COATED PCB
  • VARIABLE 24d/Oct. CROSSOVERS
  • OUTPUT CLIPPING LIMITER
  • PASS-THROUGH OUTPUT (DM500, DM1000, D4)
  • REMOTE SUBWOOFER CONTROL (DM500, DM1000, D5.500, D5.1000)
  • HIGH-LEVEL INPUT SUMMING (D4, D5.500, D5.1000)
  • HIGH-LEVEL INPUT SIGNAL SENSE TURN ON
  • INPUT MODE SWITCH (D4, D5.500, D5.1000)
  • 3-WAY PROTECTION: CLIPPING LIMITER, SPEAKER SHORT,THERMAL

Specs:

  • DM500: 500W x 1 @ 1Ohm, 8x5x2in
  • DM1000: 1000W x 1 @ 1Ohm, 12x5x2in
  • D4: 90W x 4 @ 4Ohm, 9x5x2in
  • D5.500: 90W x 4 @ 4Ohm + 500W x 1 @ 1Ohm, 12x5x2in
  • D5.1000: 90W x 4  @ 4Ohm + 1000W x 1 @ 1Ohm, 15x5x2in

Oklahoma City, OK, June 06, 2016 -- DD Audio’s new DX coaxials are now available for shipping. The DX are the perfect speakers for the customer who wants to go beyond the basic factory upgrade without the hassle of custom vehicle modification. They are designed with the same exotic features as esoteric separates at a price that fits any enthusiast's budget. 

DX Features:

  • High-energy strontium magnets
  • Copper capped poles
  • Double slit voice coil formers
  • Acoustically treated pulp cones
  • Soft dome 25mm tweeters
  • Power Band 50-150 Watts
  • Available in 6.5”, 5”x7”, 6”x9” sizes
  • MSRP $119-169

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, November 9, 2022 — DD AUDIO ® is proud to announce expanded distribution through strategic partnerships with Sky High Car Audio and WoofersEtc.com making high quality audio upgrades available to the masses. DD AUDIO’s knowledgeable and professional dealers will continue to be crucial to the audio upgrade experience regardless of where customers buy the products. Current distribution limits have made the brand one of the best kept secrets of the car audio industry with potential for a much broader appeal.

“DD Audio will continue to be deeply committed to supporting our traditional brick-and-mortar retailers,” said Kevin Doyle, product manager at DD AUDIO. “Faced with the reality that more than 75% of adults shop online and more than 50% prefer to shop online exclusively, being searchable and available online is a requirement for a brand to successfully compete with the rest of the 12V audio industry.”

Sky High Car Audio will become DD AUDIO’s first U.S. wholesale distributor offering DD AUDIO alongside their current lineup of high quality battery, alternator, and accessory brands with reduced nationwide shipping time for audio dealers. As the world's largest online car audio superstore, WoofersEtc.com will introduce new potential retail customers to DD AUDIO’s products as they research audio purchases. WoofersEtc.com offers a convenient, all-in-one online shopping experience customers have come to expect.

Since 1986, DD AUDIO has led the way with product innovations that have become industry standards. As a company, they plan to continue pushing the limits of performance while boosting the brand to new levels. To learn more about DD AUDIO, visit ddaudio.com.

Oklahoma City, Okla. -- October 7th, 2019 -- This is the big one folks, and DD Audio is proud to be the official 2019 SPL Competition sponsor for the 2019 Car Audio Championship! The Car Audio Championship combines three of the largest sanctioning bodies in the sport of competition car audio (dB DRAG, IASCA, and MECA) resulting in one huge event that rounds out the 2019 competition season. The event takes place October 12th-13th in beautiful Louisville, Kentucky. The show kicks off at 10am on Saturday, October 12th at the Kentucky Exposition Center in the Broadbent Arena and Pavilion.

The event center’s 110,000 sq ft of indoor space will play host to over 300 of the world’s most diehard mobile audio competitors battling for trophies, bragging rights, and their place in SPL and SQ history in over 50 unique formats. Attendees will be able to experience masterfully crafted audio systems of all types ranging from fully walled off bass monsters to eloquently crafted sound quality builds.

This event provides an excellent opportunity for audio enthusiasts to experience the DD difference from pros who know what it takes to win in this highly competitive sport where world championships are determined by both build and equipment quality. DD Audio representatives will be on-site to answer questions about products and offer support to the competitors. In addition to DD Audio, representatives from several of the world's best high-performance audio brands will be in attendance anxiously watching the lanes to see who comes out on top.  

Admission is just $10 and kids 12 and under are free, so bring your whole family out to experience this one of a kind event.

Oklahoma City, OK, January 16th, 2019 -- DD Audio is proud to announce the immediate release of the CC6.5a Component Speaker System. By combining elements from our legendary A and B Class speakers DD Audio redesigned every component in the CC6.5a set to work together to deliver a powerful listening experience. The cloth dome CT28 tweeters provide exceptionally smooth highs. They feature machined aluminum housings with vented backs for an extended frequency response and superb voice coil cooling. The CX02 crossover networks are utilize Mylar capacitors and segmented air-core inductors to maintain power and thermal efficiency. In addition to these premium features, selectable tweeter levels were provided for fine high-frequency tuning. The cast aluminum frame and aluminum cone combined with soft rubber dustcap and surround allow the CC6.5a mid-drivers to efficiently produce the perfect mix of mid-bass and upper mid-range tone. Their voice coils feature a double slit former and copper pole caps to reduce inductance, for TRUE TO THE SOURCE ® sonic precision. All of this results in a component set designed to bathe listeners in tonal luxury. Upgrade Your Sound TM today with the CC6.5a Component Speaker System.

Oklahoma City, OK, May 5, 2016 -- DD Audio is celebrating 30 years of bass "domination" by taking dealers on a journey through the world-renowned 9500 Series evolution.

From the beginning, DD has continually worked to improve our designs to keep up with the newest technology and the ever changing styles of music flowing through our veins. This comprehensive list documents each model’s highlights, changes, and improvements.

With each new model DD Audio was able to push new limits, and thus, continually increase the performance and durability of the product.The company has learned over the years, and each lesson has helped pave the way to its newly released 9500 ESP subwoofers.

 View the photo journey: http://ddaudio.com/about/9500-evolution/

Oklahoma City, Okla., November 28th, 2018 -- It is with great excitement that DD Audio announces the highly anticipated upcoming release of the 18-inch ESP, the newest and largest addition to the Evolution Subwoofer Package upgrades.

Evolution is about moving forward. It’s about adapting to and then surviving an environment of conflict and stress. Evolution is not so much a goal as it is a process; one which generally occurs on imperceptible levels, over countless generations, without the guidance of unnatural forces. There are exceptions, however, in which scientists preempt natural influences and break natural order to force evolution where needed. Concerning the future of True to the Source (TM) sound, DD Audio’s top engineers have been pushing such an evolution on their already superb designs for sometime in the form of their Evolution Subwoofer Package.

For the handmade Power-Tuned, HiDef and all Z subs , the ESP is an upgrade in performance and resilience like none other. Since it’s entry in 2014, ESP has been a game-changer thanks to features like:

  • Carbon Fiber Blend Cone (CFB) – The CFB composition employs a potent carbon fiber based cocktail to give you the highest strength to weight ratio of any pulp cone in the industry.
  • Vario-density Extended Range Of Motion Surround (V-ROM) – Provides the ultimate in linear control at high excursion while still allowing for dynamic sounding bass reproduction. The control ribs are compressed to a lesser density than the main surround body to allow for a continuously variable control system. The harder you drive it the more control you get.
  • Tuned Spider System (TSS) – Each suspension is tuned for specific performance traits, e.g. High Definition, Power Handling, X-Stiff Control.
  • Super Frame (SFrame) – Maximizes spider diameter, cone diameter, suspension excursion, works as a secondary shorting ring and provides additional heat sinking for better heat flow from the coil. Previously, this performance enhancing package was made available on the 8”, 10”, 12” and 15” frame sizes of DD Audio’s immensely popular 2500, 3500, 9500, 9900 Power Tuned subs and 2008, 3010, 3012 and 3015 HiDef Tuned subs, and of course, the Mini-Z , Z3 and Z4 subs. The new 18” ESP will bring the Evolution Subwoofer Package to the upper size range of DD Audio’s custom built subwoofers. With expected availability in early 2019, this upgrade will apply to the 3518, 9518, 9918, Z318 and Z418 subs.

ESP is the logical next step for performance subwoofers and as it grows in popularity DD’s already proven sub lines will continue adapt and develop. Not some weird, mutant, prototype or monstrous result of bored scientists gone mad with power, the ESP was purposefully designed and built to evolve exceptional subwoofers and improve listening experiences for those looking to Upgrade their Sound (TM).

Oklahoma City, OK, August, 28 2017 -- DD Audio announces the expansion of its D Series amplifier lineup with the addition of the D4.60. The D4.60 is a mini chassis, one-sided control amplifier designed to make space constrained installations a breeze.

This next-gen full-range digital amp delivers 4 x 60 watts of continuous power into 4 Ohm loads and 4 x 85 watts into 2 Ohm loads. In bridge mode, the mini-D turns into a strong 2-channel amp, delivering up to 200 watts per channel. It also features a conformal-coated PCB for added moisture and dust protection in harsh environments; making it perfect for motorcycles, UTVs, and boats.

All wiring and controls are located on one side for ease of hook-up in fairings, dashes, under seats, behind seats or in consoles. Low-level inputs, high-level inputs, pass through RCAs and selectable LP/FULL/HP crossovers make the D4.60 ideal for a simple to complex system design.

D Series Design Features:

  • Continuous Power: 4 x 60 Watts @ 4 Ohm / 2 x 170 @ 4 Ohm
  • MOSFET POWER SUPPLY AMPLIFIER
  • DOUBLE SIDED THROUGH HOLE PCB
  • CONFORMAL COATED PCB
  • VARIABLE 12dB/Oct CROSSOVERS
  • PASS-THROUGH OUTPUT
  • HIGH-LEVEL INPUT SIGNAL SENSE TURN ON
  • 2-WAY PROTECTION: SPEAKER SHORT, THERMAL (D4.60)

Oklahoma City, OK, Oct 4, 2017 -- DD Audio announces the expansion of its E Class Speaker line with the release of the EX4 coaxial. The EX Coaxial Series now consists of a 6.5”, 6”x 9”, 5”x 7”, 5.25”, and 4” options. There will also be a 2.75” option released later this year.

The EX4 has a shallow mounting depth (1.85”) and includes a 4”x 6” adapter plate allowing it to easily drop into both 4” and 4”x6” factory locations. This makes the EX4 a very versatile speaker able to be used in everything from late model GM pickup trucks to newer BMWs.

The EX line drivers were designed with the purpose of providing a low cost solution for upgrading OEM or subpar aftermarket audio systems, while still performing up to the sound quality standards DD Audio is know for.

EX4 Coaxial features include:

  • 4”x6” Adapter Plate
  • Marine Grade
  • Injection molded poly cones
  • Rubber surrounds
  • Rigid steel frames
  • Double slit voice coil formers
  • Copper shorting caps
  • High energy ferrite magnet motors
  • 20 mm neo driven, mylar dome tweeters

For more information on the E Class Components and Coaxials contact DD Audio at  http://ddaudio.com/contact/ or by phone at 405-239-2800.

Oklahoma City, Okla. -- February 4th, 2020 -- DD Audio, a manufacturer of high-quality mobile audio products for the masses, is excited to announce the expansion of their domestic sales and support teams. This expansion includes partnering with select territory based outside sales representatives as well increasing the number of in-house account managers and customer service reps.

For the first phase of this expansion DD Audio has officially partnered with four esteemed marketing firms; Opus Marketing Group (Mid-Atlantic, Upstate New York, Michigan), Trent Partners & Associates (Metro New York, New Jersey), Ovation Manufacture Representatives (Northern California, Nevada) and the newly formed Vault 12V Marketing (Northwest, Southwest, Southeast, Southern California, HI, AK). Territories not serviced with outside representation will continue to be handled as direct accounts in house.

When asked about the new partnerships DD Audio CEO Jassa Langord said, “DD is honored to be working with such a great group of sales professionals. We are confident each of the companies we partnered with will properly represent DD’s core business values while helping us provide our customers with an enhanced experience. Through working with outside representatives we will now have the ability to set foot in shops on a consistent basis that was impossible before. This will result in improved communication, more training opportunities, and a better understanding of the unique challenges our dealers face in specific geographic areas.”    

In support of direct customers and new outside sales teams DD Audio has promoted key members of their customer service team, Tiffany Huffman, John Sumner, and Neil Boswell, to the roles of Account Managers. These individuals will work alongside DD’s in house customer service and technical teams to ensure the dealers and sales teams have the tools needed to succeed.

For more information on becoming a DD Audio dealer please contact DD Audio.

DD Audio’s VO-CCX8 coaxial PA driver recently received a makeover that improved its aesthetics while addressing some customers requests. The VO-CCX8 now sports an updated DD Audio logo on the dustcap along with a revised frame and a fresh new rubber frame gasket.

The new frame offers eight mounting holes vs. the previous four-hole version for more secure mounting. The new rubber frame gasket provides better aesthetics while allowing for an improved seal between the frame and the enclosure.

The VO-CCX8 has proven to be useful weapon in the arsenal of any installer wanting to build systems that are capable of getting very loud without compromising sound quality. With a retail of $199, the updated version of these drivers is in stock and available for your next install.

Oklahoma City, Okla., April 1, 2022 -- DD AUDIO®, a manufacturer of high-quality mobile audio products for the masses, is proud to announce a bold departure from the traditional manufacturing and development of audio products, and the warm embrace of a new world, in which all DD products are one-of-a-kind, digital assets. Effective immediately, DD AUDIO products will be sold (or auctioned) strictly as NFTs.

“We’ve always believed in making our products personal. For example, our Made in the USA Subwoofers were always customizable, and we made them to fit each customer’s preference on colors, logos, tuning and more” says product development specialist William Gibson, adding “but the biggest problems we would run into with subwoofers, as well as amplifiers, speakers and the rest, was purely physical. Supply chain issues, labor shortages, tariffs, freight surcharges. We’re great at building amazing, personalized audio equipment that everyone loves, and we saw a way to provide exactly that without the bulk. It was so obvious, Non-Fungible Tokens.”

The venture began when the R&D team stumbled across a 10 minute tutorial video on Youtube showing how anyone can become a multi-millionaire just by minting NFTs.

DD’s new head of digital asset management, 18 year old Bobby Zimuruski had this to say: “We had some speed bumps in the beginning. Old Man Doyle (43 year old Kevin Doyle) lost 500 bucks when his hot wallet got hacked in a phishing scam. But we found our footing and pretty soon we were hard hashing, no cap bro”.

The new product line for DD AUDIO’s third quarter should be entirely made up of Non-Fungible Token. Digital paintings of speakers, 3d renderings of subwoofers, photos of amplifiers, and more are already available for auction here at ddaudio.com/nft. DD soon hopes to mint their years of expertise and their reputation for excellence, by vectorizing the very DNA of their most revered product designers.

Currently, DD AUDIO is winding down the manufacturing wing of their business and has begun selling their physical products with the classification / disclaimer “soon-to-be antiques.”

“We know everyone wants the NFTs, but some of these physical mobile audio products can easily be considered Collectors Items, like old Macintosh computers or VHS tapes of Jerry Maguire.”

Oklahoma City, OK, June 17, 2019 -- DD Audio is proud to be the Official Car Audio Sponsor of Illegal Toys Oklahoma Summer Bash 2019 taking place in Oklahoma City, OK, DD Audio’s home city, at the Cox Convention Center, Sunday, June 30th, from 10am to 5pm.

This indoor, air conditioned event will feature trucks, hot rods, imports, lowriders, classics, bikes and more. Not only is this Oklahoma’s premier custom auto event for the year attendees will also be treated to a live concert, by artists Slim Thug, GT Garza, Beatriz Gonzalez, Kirby Gomez, Martian, and Stunn.

The DDKONG plus a thunderous audio build by OKC locals, 405 Audio, will be pulverizing spectators with bass demos and representatives from DD Audio and 405 Audio will be on hand to answer equipment and install questions.

DD Audio and 405 Audio will also be giving away a full DD Audio system upgrade, complete with installation, worth over $1,500.00!

Don’t miss this awesome one day event in the heart of DD Country!

 

Oklahoma City, Okla., May 24, 2019 -- DD Audio is excited to be attending the 2019 Daytona Truck Meet, June 7th to 9th, at the Daytona International Speedway infield in beautiful Daytona Beach, Florida. Billed as The World's Largest Truck Show; this event  promises to be one of the biggest and baddest shows on the east coast this summer with hundreds of vendors, thousands of custom trucks, a burn out pit, bikini contest and so much more.

DD Audio is bringing out a whole crew of monstrous machines to this event. For starters, the newly upgraded DD KONG is coming in hot with more equipment and more power for DTM’s daring demo seekers. This will be the KONG’s first appearance in Florida and the last east coast trip of DD Audio’s Summer Tour 2019.

In addition to DD KONG you’ll also be able to feast your eyes and ears on fully customized DD Audio systems built by two of Florida’s best custom mobile audio shops. Xtreme Autosound of Tavares, Florida will be hitting high and low with a lifted 2006 Ford F250 and a slammed 2003 Chevrolet S10. Xtreme Audio & Performance of Ocala, Florida will be showcasing a lifted 2002 GMC Yukon. This collection of highly customized trucks is sure to please anyone that skips mild and goes straight to wild with their audio systems.

You can find the DD Audio booth, located on the front side of the Main Vendor Row by the VIP Truck Parking and in front of the Main Stage.

Oklahoma City, OK, June 1, 2018 -- DD Audio proudly presents the DD Audio Sound Off: The Largest Car Audio Contest In the World at the 15th Annual Slamology Automotive & Music Festival, June 9-10th in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Lucas Oil Raceway. This will be DD Audio’s fourth co-sponsorship of the wide-reaching custom car event.

The DD Audio Sound Off is a quadruple sanctioned event, featuring MECA, IASCA, DBDRAG and USACi events ( see full schedule here ). This year you can expect to see some of the largest systems built by the greatest names in car audio competing for a place in history to the delight of bassheads and audio enthusiasts from all over the country. Also, new for this year, come see the loudest motorcycles around during the dBDrag Bagger Beatz Competition.

In addition to being the official Car Audio Contest Sponsor, DD Audio will be representing in full force this year-- through our fans, our partners and the DD KONG!

That’s right, DD Audio’s largest ever demo vehicle, the DD Kong will be delivering monstrous mids and highs and beastly bass with over two tons of audio system at Slamology 2018. To witness the fury of the DD KONG stop by the DD Audio booth which will be conveniently located along the main cruise. Keep an eye and an ear out in the next few days for video of the DD Kong!

DD Audio has announced the appointment of Eric Parks as International Sales Manager.

As the International Sales Manager, Mr. Parks will be responsible for identifying and maximizing growth opportunities with international customers. Charged with building brand recognition and customer relationships, he will develop programs to achieve sales goals while addressing current and future customer needs.

Jassa Langford, DD Audio President, says “Eric has over 30+ years experience in mobile electronics distribution, retail merchandising, and product development. In addition to his well rounded industry experience, he has earned several CES Innovation awards for his efforts in product development. We feel Eric is a very strong addition to the DD Audio team, and we’re confident he will help us to grow and improve our international customer relations.“

DD Audio will be hosting an invite only Deconstruction Showcase in Las Vegas NV, Jan 6th-9th 2016 during CES.

As the event’s name suggests, DD’s training team will be breaking every DD product down to it’s base elements to show you what makes them so unique in a market where many products appear the same.

The main goal of the showcase will be to educate current and potential dealers as to why DD Audio is one of the world’s leading audio manufacturers. DD Audio Team members from Tech Support, R&D, and Sales will be on hand to provide in depth trainings, demonstrations, and to answer any and every question you’ve ever had about DD Audio.

There will  also be demo vehicles on-site giving attendees the chance to hear what some of the newest DD Audio products sound like in real world applications. Since the goal is education, DD didn’t want any of the normal CES floor distractions to interfere with the training sessions; which is why the event will be hosted off site.

This will allow the training team to really focus on one-on-one interactions with attendees. DD will not only use these interactions for educating the attendees, but also to educate themselves.

There will be open discussions on what future product developments DD dealers will  benefit the most from, and what elements will improve dealer profitability when partnering with DD Audio.  DD is very excited about the upcoming year, and this showcase will provide an opportunity to show potential and current dealers a glimpse of the future of DD Audio.

For more information please contact DD Audio: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Oklahoma City, OK, May 15, 2017 -- DD Audio hosted dealers, partners and employees for the First Annual DD Invitational on Saturday May 13, 2017. The event gave DD a chance to visit one on one with dealers and vendors, give tours of the new DD headquarters and enjoy some fun in the sun. The festivities also doubled as a DD employee appreciation event.

Dealers were encouraged to bring their sweetest DD-equipped rides to enter some friendly audio and car show competitions. Awards were given to the SPL event champion, best sound quality vehicle, and DD Invitational crowd favorite. The Smokin’ Okies food truck was on site for lunch and Mustang Brewing Company kept the thirst quenched throughout the event. DD Ambassadors, Wayne Varley with The Gold Car and Jabee, were also on site adding to event. 

Overall attendance was a success with dealers and vendors showing up from different areas all across the country. The dealers enjoyed seeing where and how the DD subwoofers are manufactured, and the vendors all enjoyed seeing how they play a role in making things happen around the DD headquarters. Nathaniel Drake of Drake Custom Audio in Ridgeland, SC said, “We’re a fairly new DD Audio dealer, but we’re really glad we were able to attend the event. The entire experience has given us a way better picture of what kind of company DD is, and it’s got us even more excited about the decision to bring the brand into our shop.”

When asked about the event DD’s Sales Manager, Kevin Doyle, said this, “For our first time hosting an event like this it turned out great. I really liked being able to bring vendors, dealers and employees together for a single celebration. The weather was perfect, the food and drinks were awesome. Everyone I spoke to post event said they had a great time, and were ready for next year. The entire staff here at DD Audio appreciates everyone that helps make this brand a success, and we’re excited to make this a tradition and host another invitational next year.”

Oklahoma City, Okla., October 12, 2018 -- DD Audio’s continuing growth was on vibrant display at the 2018 dB Drag Racing Association European Championship Finals in Montichiary, Italy and with so many competitors using DD Audio products, Company Owner Jassa Langford and International Sales Manager Charn Langford saw an opportunity that couldn’t be denied.

As Charn Langford put it, the decision for DD Audio was two-fold: “First, there’s the education aspect. Every competition is different. That’s true at home, and it’s especially true on other continents. We think it’s important to see the vehicles, see how our equipment is going into the builds and how everything fairs when being pushed to the extreme. Watching these contenders exceed the limitations teaches us a lot and helps us improve of our products across the board. And second, of course, we want to be there to show our support. We keep an eye on the leaderboards. We recognize that more and more competitors are choosing DD Audio for their builds, and we’re happy to see so many of them at the top. So we wanted to show our full support in person. I was really thrilled when I found myself helping the crews with recones. It was a great way to help out and get to know everyone.”

DD Audio had three officially affiliated teams in the Euro Finals. Congratulations to Elvis Häggblom and Lorens Wastesson of LW Audio ! Elvis came in second place at the dB Drag Racing Super Street No Wall. Lorens (who sacrificed two windshields to the Bass Gods) came in third place at the dB Drag Racing Super Street X and fifth place in the Bass Race 105.0 to 159.9. And a very special congratulations to dB Devils Makku Skantz and Jussi Takala! With their Fiat Panda, boasting two Z3 - 18” subs, the dB Devils not only came in FIRST PLACE for the dB Drag Super Street 1-2, they set a NEW WORLD RECORD! In addition to the affiliated teams, Charn and Jassa got to meet many more competitors whose builds prominently featured DD Audio. Italian Team Progettare HiFi’s Fabio Brembilla earned second place in the Extreme No Limit using DD’s 9515’s.

Another friendly DD fan and contender was Ruszkai Milan of Hungary, whose single Z3 - 12” helped him earn third place in the Street Stock 1k. Other DD equipment users who placed in top five of their classes included Team Tr Acoustic, Vlassopoulos of Team Vedouris, Stavros Ventouris and Christoffer Carlmark. Carlmark made an astounding impression as a first time finalist with his single Z3, coming in 4th place in the dB Drag Street Stock 2k and 5th place in the Bass Race 130.0 to 139.9. While this event was a competition, it wasn’t without some glamourous demo builds. At the DD Audio booth Alen Hedzic showed off his stunning Opel Astra with four 9915a ESP Subs and one Z2c. Eddy Shabuku’s potent VW Golf, on display at the SoundDigital booth was rocking eight 9915s along with four VO-W8s and two VO-B1s in each door.

Upon their return, Jassa said, “the builds were really something, but the competitors, builders, fans-- they’re what made it a truly unique experience.”

“And if all that wasn’t enough,” Charn added, “We found ourselves at the oldest Craft Brewery in Italy-- White Dog Brewery --and there we met the owner, who was originally from our home-state of Oklahoma! How cool is that!”

DD Audio would like to thank all the mentioned parties and many more who Jassa and Charn encountered in their journey.

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