Holly Hill, Fla. – October 22, 2024 – Metra Electronics® is introducing new speaker adapter plates and vehicle-specific speaker harnesses at the 2024 SEMA Show, November 5th to 8th, in the Las Vegas Convention Center. They will be located at the manufacturer's main booth, #10439, in the North Hall. These new products expand on the manufacturer's line of audio system solutions and make it easy to install aftermarket speakers in an assortment of vehicles.

Metra's new speaker adapter plates are sold as pairs and have innovative features such as breakaway tab designs and mounting that mirror the factory location so that no drilling is required. New adapter applications launching at the SEMA Show include:

• Select 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent, Select 2005-up* KIA
• Select 2002-2014 Acura & Honda
• Select 2021-2024 Toyota
• Select 2000-2006 Mercedes
• Select 2017-2023 Audi
• Select 2016-2022 Volvo
• Select 2022-2024 Toyota

Metra's vehicle-specific speaker harnesses allow audio professionals to install aftermarket speakers faster. These wiring harnesses plug right into the vehicle's factory speaker harness. A convenient plug-n-play design eliminates the need to cut, splice, or solder any wires. New speaker harness applications debuting at SEMA include:

• Select 1999-2013 Acura
• Select 2005-2018 Audi
• Select 1998-2024 BMW
• Select 2002-2024 Chrysler, Dodge, & Jeep
• Select 2019-2023 Ford Bronco & Lincoln Navigator
• Select 2013-2023 Ford
• Select 1994-2015 & 2022-2024 Honda
• Select 2013-2024 Lincoln

• Select 2006-2023 MINI
• Select 2012-2024 Tesla
• Select 2020-2024 Toyota
• Select 2000-2023 Volvo

*Visit MetraOnline.com for up-to-date vehicle-specific applications.

More information about these products is available online at MetraOnline.com or by contacting a Metra sales representative.

About Metra Electronics®

At Metra, 12volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world. We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources in developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for 75+ years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp®, Metra Marine®, Daytona Lights®, and Tsunami®. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

Holly Hill, Fla. – October 18, 2022 – Metra Electronics® is introducing new speaker adapter plates at the 2022 SEMA Show, November 1st-4th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. These new products expand on the manufacturer's line of audio system solutions and make it easy to install aftermarket speakers in an assortment of vehicles. These adapter plates are sold as a pair in most cases and have innovative features such as breakaway tab designs and mounting that mirrors the factory location so that no drilling is required. New adapters launching at the SEMA Show include:

• Dash-Mount Tweeter Plate - Fits Ford Bronco 2021-Up*
• Rear Speaker Adapter Plate - Fits Toyota 4Runner 1996-2002
• Premium Audio System Speaker Adapter Plate - Fits Tesla Model 3 2017-Up* and Model Y 2020-Up*, Porsche 2012-2020*, BMW 2003-2022*, and Range Rover 2013-2021*
• Standard or Premium Audio System Speaker Adapter Plate - Fits Tesla Model X 2015-2021 and Model S 2012-2022
• Standard or Premium Audio System Tweeter Adapter Plate - Fits Tesla Model X 2015-2021 and Model S 2012-2021
• Premium Audio System Subwoofer Enclosure Adapter Plate - Fits Tesla Model 3 2017-Up* and Model Y 2020-Up*
• Door Speaker Adapter Plate - Fits Mercedes 2014-2020*
• Standard Audio System Speaker Adapter Plate - Fits Porsche Boxster 2013-2016, Panamera 2010-2016, Cayman 2013-2015, and 911 2012-2014
• Kick Panel Speaker Adapter Plate - Fits Ford Bronco 2021-Up*

*Visit MetraOnline.com for up-to-date vehicle-specific applications.

These products will be on display at Metra’s main SEMA Show booth #11139 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, along with many other new products. They will also be available to view online at MetraOnline.com shortly after the SEMA Show.

At Metra, 12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world. We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources in developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for 75+ years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp®, Metra Marine®, and Daytona Lights®. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium AV and surveillance products from MetraAV®. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

CES 2019 New Product Rollout

Holly Hill, Fla. – January 2, 2018 – Metra Electronics® announces new TouchTronix™ technology for radio replacement dash kits with integrated electronics launching at CES 2019. TouchTronix is a new kit series with a combination of Metra’s interfacing technology to retain the factory climate control features and sleek laser etched hard buttons. Fan speed and mode are shown on a custom fitted, painted and laser etched plastic kit with PCB driven LED lighting. The kits provide an upgraded look while still maintaining the intended factory style of the vehicle. Metra will debut three new TouchTronix products at CES with two additional prototypes.

TurboTactile™ is another line of kits from Metra with integrated electronics and built-in interfacing. Compared to TouchTronix, TurboTactile features rotary knobs with LCD status displays for climate controls and more vehicle integrations. Turbo2® Kits are the lighter version of the electronic kits from Metra, which include audio and stereo wheel interfacing. TurboKits® are plastic dashboard parts with no electronic components and new products for this line will be announced on January 8 at CES. All of Metra’s kits are proudly made in the U.S. using high-quality ABS plastic and engineered to provide a perfect fit.

For Metra’s kits with integrated electronics, part numbers and vehicle applications are below, with up-to-date, vehicle specific information and additional specifications available at MetraOnline.com and booth #5211 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 8.

New TouchTronix™ Kits:

Integrated electronics with laser etched graphics retain the factory climate control display features. Includes ASWC-1 to retain the factory steering wheel controls. Retains factory backup camera if equipped.

●      99-7388HG fits Kia Soul 2014-Up* (with factory NAV) Single-DIN and Double-DIN radios

●      99-7389B fits Kia Sportage 2017-Up* (non-NAV display radio) Single-DIN and Double-DIN radios

●      99-3028S fits Chevrolet Camaro 2010-2015, Double or Single-DIN radios with pocket

New TurboTactile Kits:

Features rotary knobs with an LCD climate control status display and hard buttons. The built-in interface retains most of the key functions and personalization features, which will vary by vehicle. Fits Singe-DIN and Double-DIN radios for models with single-zone climate controls.

●      99-5849CH fits Ford F-150 2015-2017

●      99-5852CH fits Ford Explorer 2011-2015

●      99-5853CH fits Ford Mustang 2010-2014

●      99-5854B fits Ford Fusion 2015-2017

●      99-5855CH fits Ford Edge 2011-2014

New Turbo2 Kits:

All audio and stereo wheel interfacing is included, in addition to the antenna adapter for an all-in-one complete kit. These new kits are designed for Double-DIN radios only.

●      95-9317B fits BMW 3 & 4 Series (F30-F36) 2012-2016 (without amp)

●      95-9318B: BMW 3 & 4 Series (F30) 2012-2016 (with MOST® amp)

●      95-9319B: BMW 2 Series (F22/F23) 2014-2016 (without amp)

●      95-9320B: BMW 2 Series (F22/F23) 2014-2016 (with MOST® amp)

●      95-9321B: BMW X5 (E70) 2007-2013 (with iDrive/without amp)

●      95-9322B: BMW X5 (E70) 2007-2013 (with MOST® amp)

●      95-9323B: BMW X1 2013-2015

●      95-9324B: BMW X3 (E83) 2004-2010

●      95-9405B: Land Rover LR4 2010-2016 (with 4.2" or 7" screen)

At Metra, 12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world.  We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources into developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make more dash kits for the most vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for more than 72 years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-Spec®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, and Metra Marine®. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium home theater and surveillance products, Metra Home Theater Group®.  For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 800.221-0932.

Holly Hill, FL – November 6, 2020 – Metra Electronics®, the leading manufacturer of aftermarket automotive solutions, has just launched a universal floating mount kit designed specifically for Pioneer’s 9-inch modular solutions in-dash receiver, the DMH-WC6600NEX. This kit features a patent-pending design to fit into more than 250 of Metra’s existing Double-DIN dashboard kits for 1990 to current vehicle applications.

The 109-UN02, similar to the current Metra 108-UN02 universal floating mount kit, is designed to "float" the DMH-WC6600NEX modular touchscreen display panel in front of a vehicle's original radio location using a series of included brackets, plus provide the ability to easily mount the Pioneer hide-away chassis into the radio/pocket location of the Metra dash kit. This kit completely encases the 9-inch modular touchscreen and with this universal solution, an installer can utilize almost any existing Metra Double-DIN kit with the 109-UN02 to add Pioneer’s DMH-WC6600NEX into the vehicle. The 109-UN02 was introduced at SEMA360 and is now shipping.

109-UN02 Product Specifications

• Engineered exclusively for the Pioneer DMH-WC6600NEX 9-inch modular solutions in-dash receiver
• Mount the hide-away chassis into the radio/pocket location of more than 250 existing Metra Double-DIN kits for 1990 to current vehicle applications
• A complete housing encases the 9-inch modular touchscreen
• Patent-pending design

Visit MetraOnline.com for more information on this mounting kit.

At Metra, 12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world. We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources in developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for more than 73 years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp®, Metra Marine® and Daytona Lights™. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium home theater and surveillance products, Metra Home Theater Group®. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

PIONEER is a registered trademark of Pioneer Corporation.

Now Available for RAM, Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado

Holly Hill, Fla. – August 8, 2019 – Metra Electronics®, the leading manufacturer of aftermarket dashboard kits, is now shipping three new solutions made exclusively for the new 8” Pioneer® Modular Solutions Receiver (DMH-C5500NEX) radio. The 108-CH2B and 108-FD2B are part of Metra’s TurboTouch® dash kit series with integrated electronics and the 108-GM1G is a plastic TurboKit®.

The 108-CH2B TurboTouch dash kit fits Ram 1500/2500/3500 2013-2017 models and Chassis Cab 3500/4500/5500 (with 5” or 8” touchscreen) 2013-2017 models. The 108-FD2B fits Ford F-150 (with 4.2” screen) 2013-2014 models. These TurboTouch kits have an integrated 4.3 inch touchscreen and buttons that retain and control most climate and vehicle customization functions normally lost when removing the factory radio. They also feature an Axxess interface built into the touchscreen with ASWC technology to retain the factory steering wheel audio controls. An antenna adapter is included in the dash kit provides NAV outputs for parking brake, reverse and speed sense, along with 12-volt 10-amp accessory power. The hazard buttons and passenger airbag indicator are also integrated into the kit and it is Micro “B” USB updatable.

The 108-GM1G dash kit is painted gunmetal gray and fits select Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra models from 2014-up*. Using the vehicle fit guide at AxxessInterfaces.com or MetraOnline.com, installers can see a variety of interfaces that work in these vehicles, which are sold separately. These three new kits are now shipping and available from authorized Metra Dealers.

108-CH2B Product Specifications

●       Designed specifically for the Pioneer DMH-C5500NEX 8-inch radio for Ram 1500/2500/3500 2013-2017 and Chassis Cab 3500/4500/5500 (with 5” or 8” touchscreen) 2013-2017 models

●       Integrated 4.3 inch touchscreen and button display for climate control and vehicle customization features normally lost when removing the factory radio

●       Integrated hazard button and passenger airbag indicator

●       Axxess interface built into touchscreen

●       Built-in ASWC technology to retain factory steering wheel audio controls

●       Antenna adapter is included

●       Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp)

●       Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, speed sense)

●       Micro “B” USB updatable

108-FD2B Product Specifications

●       Designed specifically for the Pioneer DMH-C5500NEX 8-inch radio for Ford F-150 2013-2014 with 4.2" screen

●       Integrated 4.3 inch touchscreen and button display for climate control and vehicle customization features normally lost when removing the factory radio

●       Integrated hazard button and passenger airbag indicator

●       Axxess interface built into touchscreen

●       Built-in ASWC technology to retain factory steering wheel audio controls

●       Antenna adapter is included

●       Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp)

●       Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, speed sense)

●       Micro “B” USB updatable

108-GM1G Product Specifications

●      Dash kit designed specifically for the installation of the Pioneer DMH-C5500NEX 8-inch radio. Fits:

○      Chevrolet

■      Silverado 1500 2014-2018

■      Silverado 1500/2500 2015-up*

■      Silverado 1500 LD 2019

○      GMC

■      Sierra 1500 2014-2018

■      Sierra 2500/3500 2015-up*

■      Sierra 1500 Limited 2019

*Visit MetraOnline.com for up-to-date, vehicle specific information.

At Metra, 12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world.  We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources into developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for more than 72 years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-Spec®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp® and Metra Marine®. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium home theater and surveillance products, Metra Home Theater Group®.  For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

Holly Hill, FL – September 24, 2020 – Metra Electronics®, the leading manufacturer of aftermarket automotive solutions, is shipping two new dash kits, the 107-TO1HG and 108-TO6HG, designed for Toyota RAV4 2019 and up* models. The new RAV4 dashboards do not have space to fit a standard aftermarket Single-DIN or Double-DIN sized radio provision, so Metra has developed two unique solutions for either a 6.8” to 7” screen or Pioneer’s 8” modular receivers.

The 107-TO1HG is part of the new 107 Series of dash kits designed for radios which have an “L” shaped chassis design with the radio chassis at the bottom of the screen. These kits feature a patent-pending design to work with receivers like the Alpine iLX-207, with special brackets included for installation of the Pioneer DMH-C2550NEX and DMH-C2500NEX 6.8” touchscreen in-dash receivers**.

The second kit, the 108-TO6HG, is designed specifically for Pioneer’s Modular Solutions 8” radios, like the DMH-C5500NEX 8-inch touchscreen in-dash receiver**. Both dash kits are painted gloss black, made in the U.S.A., and available now from Metra Electronics. An installation video with tips for installers is also available at https://youtu.be/zXF6jKHlEdI.

*See MetraOnline.com for up-to-date, vehicle specific information.
**Refer to the radio manufacturer for current models.

At Metra, 12volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world. We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources in developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for more than 73 years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp®, Metra Marine® and Daytona Lights™. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium home theater and surveillance products, Metra Home Theater Group®. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

Holly Hill, FL – July 29, 2019 – Metra Electronics® has updated phone numbers for the U.S. and international sales team and technical support departments in its 12volt/automotive and home theater divisions. Installer Institute has also updated its main phone number. The previously used 800 numbers will be phased out in the future and only the local numbers will be in use moving forward. Metra’s customers, vendors and suppliers should reference the new phone list below and update their records.

• Metra Electronics - Main Phone (Corporate):        386-257-1186
  Metra 12volt Sales - Phone:                           386-257-2956
  Metra 12volt Sales - Fax:                                386-258-3940
  Metra 12volt - Technical Support:                  386-257-1187
  Metra 12voltt - International Sales:                386-257-2956
  Metra Home Theater - Sales:                         386-255-0234
  Metra Home Theater - International Sales:    386-255-0234
  Metra Home Theater - Technical Support:     386-255-0234
  Installer Institute:                                             386-672-5771

At Metra, 12 volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world.  We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources in developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for more than 72 years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-Spec®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp® and Metra Marine®. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium home theater and surveillance products, Metra Home Theater Group®.  For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

Holly Hill, FL – February 9, 2021 – Metra Electronics® is now shipping a fully integrated dash kit package that interfaces with a variety of Pioneer’s in-dash receivers. The first product of this new series, the AXPIO-JL1, is designed specifically for 2018-up* Jeep Wrangler JL models and works in both single and dual-zone vehicles. This solution features an Axxess AXPIO Series interface, vehicle specific harnessing, a direct OE replacement camera, built-in STOP/START engine override interface, USB/AUX/HDMI replacement panel, radio antenna adaptor, and a dash kit in one complete package. The AXPIO-JL1 is designed specifically for Pioneer’s Double-DIN 6.8-inch in-dash multimedia receivers, the DMH-W4660NEX, DMH-W4600NEX, and the new DMH-WC5700NEX**. This kit will also work with Pioneer 9-inch receivers, the modular solutions DMH-WC6600NEX and the floating type DMH-WT7600NEX, as well as the floating type 10-inch receiver, the DMH-WT8600NEX, with the additional purchase of the Metra 109-UN02 floating mount kit**.

The AXPIO-JL1 will allow Pioneer’s in-dash receivers to fit in the shallow space within the Jeep dashboard while still retaining important vehicle functions. The included Axxess interface with plug-n-play harnessing allows vehicle information and settings that were controlled on the factory screen to be retained, displayed and controlled on the Pioneer touchscreen. This solution will retain and control most of the settings that would otherwise be lost after replacing the head unit, including HVAC controls and gauges, heated/cooled seats, and other driver personalization options.

Since the factory LVDS backup camera will no longer work, Metra has included an IP68 rated iBEAM backup camera as a high-quality, direct OE replacement. A replacement panel for the USB, AUX, and HDMI® ports is also included with 3-feet of wiring, along with a radio antenna adaptor for GPS. For even more value, Axxess’s patented STOP/START engine override interface is built-into the interface, which is designed to disengage the STOP/START feature of the vehicle and keep that feature disengaged even after the key has been cycled.

The built-in integration technology from Axxess also retains safety chimes through an offboard speaker, retains audio controls on the steering wheel, retains R.A.P. (Retained Accessory Power), and provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp) and NAV outputs for parking brake, reverse, and speed sense. As new vehicle technology has evolved, the factory head unit now goes beyond displaying just the car audio settings, presenting a challenge for installers who are replacing the factory radio with an aftermarket receiver. Losing the ability to display vehicle settings on the screen is not only an inconvenience for many drivers but may prevent them from upgrading their audio system altogether. With Metra’s new solution, installers can now offer a fully integrated package that will fit and function like the factory head unit.

“This new integration with Pioneer’s products is a first for Metra Electronics and our Axxess integration line,” says Jason Anderson, VP of Product Research and Development for Metra’s 12volt brands. “As vehicle technology changes each year to make car audio upgrades more challenging, our solutions will evolve to help installers continue to offer OEM-quality upgrades for their customers,” he added.

A video showcasing this new product is available at https://youtu.be/_q6HOzewoR4 from Metra’s YouTube channel. The AXPIO-JL1 is in stock now and Metra will release additional integration packages from the Axxess AXPIO Series in the near future that will cover even more vehicle applications.

AXPIO-JL1 Product Specifications:

• Designed for Pioneer’s DMH-W4600NEX, DMH-W4600NEX, and DMH-WC5700NEX receivers** (also compatible with Pioneer’s modular and floating type 9-inch and 10-inch in-dash receivers with the additional purchase of the Metra 109-UN02 floating mount kit)
• Allows retention and adjustment of the factory personalization menu through the Pioneer receiver:
  • Provides a visual view of HVAC and gauges on the Pioneer touchscreen
  • Allows adjustment of HVAC functions through the Pioneer touchscreen
• Complete plug-n-play installation:

○      Includes dash kit with Axxess interface and vehicle-specific t-harness

○      Includes iBEAM weather-resistant direct OE camera replacement rated IP68

○      Includes USB/AUX/HDMI® replacement panel (3ft.)

○      Includes radio antenna adaptor for GPS

• Provides a built-in STOP/START engine override (if equipped)
• Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp)
• Retains R.A.P. (Retained Accessory Power)
• Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, speed sense)
• Retains audio controls on the steering wheel
• Works in both single and dual-zone vehicles
• Retains safety chimes through offboard speaker
• Designed for amplified or non-amplified vehicles
• Micro “B” USB updatable
• Dash kit is painted scratch-resistant matte black to match the factory finish

*Visit AxxessInterfaces.com for up-to-date, vehicle specific information.

**Refer to radio manufacturer for most current models.

At Metra, 12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world. We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources into developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for more than 72 years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp®, Metra Marine® and Daytona Lights™. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium home theater and surveillance products, Metra Home Theater Group®. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

Holly Hill, Fla. – February 16, 2021 – Metra Electronics®, the leading manufacturer of aftermarket automotive solutions, is now shipping new Pro Series LED replacement headlight bulbs from Heise LED Lighting Systems®. The Pro Series features five different bulbs that cover every application of HID currently available on the market, plus seventeen single-beam and four dual-beam lightbulb sizes. Matched with a brand new extreme LED chipset, these bulbs not only outlast but will outperform HID bulbs.

Heise has meticulously designed the bulbs to optimize the LED position in order to maximize the headlight housing optics for both projector and reflector systems. The result is a 16,000 lumens solution that is 260% brighter than other LEDs, using only 70 watts per set with a running temperature of only 115 degrees F. By running much cooler than traditional LED bulbs, the Pro Series has an increased lifespan compared to others on the market. “The majority of failures with LED replacement bulbs come from not wicking the heat away from the LED chip. The faster a bulb can get the heat away from the LED chips, the longer the lifespan will be. In our new design, the copper substrate is very efficient at moving heat down through the heatsink and then to the fan away from the chip,” says Jason Anderson, VP of Product Research and Development for Metra Electronics 12volt brands. “When compared to two popular fanless LED bulbs on the market that are less than half the brightness of the Heise Pro Series, their internal running temperatures were significantly higher, at 160 and 170 degrees F,” says Anderson. “Heise’s new LED bulbs are much brighter, run cooler, and will last longer,” he added.

Heise’s Pro Series bulbs feature a 2mm solid copper thermodynamic core, all-metal construction for the build material, a rotatable collar for beam pattern adjustment, instantaneous full lumen start-up, an IC thermal controller with a high-speed smart fan, built-in reverse polarity protection, and a side-cable connection for slimmer installation. A built-in EMI filter prevents the bulbs from affecting the vehicle’s radio reception and they will work with Heise’s existing CANBUS decoders, which, depending on the vehicle, may be required to stop the flashing of headlights or the “lamp out” message in the instrument cluster (sold separately). Due to their intense brightness, these bulbs are for off-road use only and not for use on public roads.

Product Models

HID to LED Conversion:
At the base of the HID to LED conversion bulbs, there is a “C” designation in reference to the unique collar design that allows the bulb to be properly keyed into projector “S” housings and reflector “R” housings. The bulbs accept a 12-24V DC and are connected to the input connection of the factory ballast.

HE-D1CPRO: Fits D1S and D1R

HE-D2CPRO: Fits D2S and D2R

HE-D3CPRO: Fits D3S, D3R and D8S

HE-D4CPRO: Fits D4S and D4R

HE-D5CPRO: Fits D5S and D5R

Single Beam:

HE-H1PRO

HE-H3PRO

HE-H7PRO

HE-H8PRO
HE-H9PRO
HE-H10PRO
HE-H11PRO

HE-H16PRO

HE-5202PRO

HE-9005PRO

HE-9006PRO
HE-9012PRO
HE-PSX24PRO

HE-PSX26PRO
HE-880PRO
HE-881PRO

HE-P13PRO

Dual Beam:

HE-H4PRO

HE-H13PRO

HE-9004PRO

HE-9007PRO

These solutions are in stock now and come with Heise’s 3-year warranty. Installers can visit HeiseLED.com for up-to-date, vehicle specific information and installation instructions.

At Metra, 12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world. We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources in developing the highest quality aftermarket solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world and have been “The Installer’s Choice”® for more than 75 years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp®, Metra Marine® and Daytona Lights™. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium home theater and surveillance products, Metra AV®. For ordering information and pricing, visit MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

Holly Hill, Fla. – October 19, 2022 – Metra Electronics® is introducing new products designed to fit select Ford Broncos at the 2022 SEMA Show. The manufacturer has launched its collection of Bronco accessories by adding Lighting Brackets with features such as a corrosion-resistant black powder-coated finish and plastic covers that conceal the mounting hardware. Metra will also showcase new aftermarket audio accessories such as a Dash-Mount Tweeter Plate, Speaker Harnesses, and a Kick Panel Speaker Adapter Plate. In addition, they will introduce patent-pending Rear Speaker Pods that allow installers to easily upgrade the 4" factory rear pods to considerably larger 6.5” or 6.75” speakers. New products launching at SEMA will include:

Designed to Fit Ford Bronco 2021-Up*

• Roof Lightbar Bracket for 50"- 52" Heise LED lightbar
• Roof Trac Bracket for Heise LED cube lights, driving lights, or a lightbar
• Bumper Lightbar Bracket for 42" Heise LED lightbar
• Fog Light Bracket for installing Heise LED fog lights within the front bumper
• Dash-Mount Tweeter Plate for installation of 2.5" dash speakers
• Speaker Harness for left and right dash (non-B&O), center (B&O), or rear pod speakers
• Speaker Harness for front kick panel speakers
• Kick Panel Speaker Adapter Plate for installation of 6.5" to 6.75" kick panel speakers
• Rear Speaker Pods to upgrade the 4" factory rear pods to 6.5” or 6.75” speakers

Fits 2012-2022 Fords, Including the New Bronco

• Rearview Mirror T-Harness to easily connect a DVR, radar detector, security camera, aftermarket auto-dimming rearview mirror, or other devices

*Visit MetraOnline.com for up-to-date vehicle-specific applications.

These products will be showcased at the Las Vegas Convention Center at Metra's 2022 SEMA Show booths, November 1st-4th. The main booth will be #11139 in the North Hall, and its off-roading and powersports products will be on display at booth #60031 in the West Hall. More product details will be available at MetraOnline.com soon after the show.

At Metra, 12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world. We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources in developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for 75+ years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp®, Metra Marine®, and Daytona Lights®. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium AV and surveillance products from MetraAV™. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

www.MetraPowerSports.com

Holly Hill, Fla. – July 17, 2018 – Metra PowerSports, a brand of Metra Electronics®, announced the launch of its website today, putting the final touch on the new product line rollout for the corporation. The Installer’s Choice®,for more than 70 years, Metra is the leading manufacturer of audio, lighting and video installation accessories. Metra PowerSports taps into the growing market of off-road vehicles, trucks and watercraft by providing high-quality solutions with proven performance and value for the installer who wants to deliver the best for their customers.

Metra’s PowerSports website is intuitively designed to be mobile-friendly with the ability to put you in touch with the right products quickly. Navigation guides you directly to product areas that include motorcycle audio and lights, ATV audio, lighting and accessories, audio accessories, batteries and accessories and installation accessories.

“We keep the custom installer and end user in mind whether we are developing a website or time saving and factory finished products. From the simplest of parts like connectors and splitters to the most advanced interface solutions, we have our customers covered with powersports products built, tested and proven to withstand the demands of off-road environments,” said Bill Jones, president and CEO of Metra Electronics.

While Metra PowerSports does not sell directly to the public, powersports enthusiasts can contact Metra Powersports for assistance in locating the nearest installer or shop that carries Metra PowerSports products. Dealers and distributors can place orders online at MetraDealer.com. To establish a Metra account apply online or contact a member of the sales team for more information.

At Metra, 12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world. We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources into developing the highest solutions. Known as “The Installer’s Choice®” for more than 70 years, our brands include: Axxess®, T-Spec®, The Install Bay®, and Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBeam Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic® and AmmoTenna®. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium home theater and surveillance products, Metra Home Theater Group®. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 800.221-0932.

Holly Hill, Fla. – February 6, 2023 – Metra Electronics® is now shipping new speaker adapter plates that fit an assortment of Tesla models. These new products were introduced at the SEMA Show in November and expanded the manufacturer's line of audio system solutions. These adapter plates have innovative features such as breakaway tab designs and mounting that mirrors the factory location so that no drilling is required. New products available now include:

Standard or Premium Audio System Speaker Adapter Plates

Metra's new speaker adapter plates are designed to make installing aftermarket speakers in select Tesla models easy. These plates are sold as a pair and are available in options designed for upgrading a variety of speaker sizes, including:

• Installation of 6.5"-6.75" speakers to fit Tesla Model 3 2017-Up*, Model Y 2020-Up* (82-8600)
• Installation of 3.5" speakers to fit Tesla Model 3 2017-Up* and Model Y 2020-Up*. This product also fits Porsche 2012-2020*, BMW 2003-2022*, and Range Rover 2013-2021* (82-8601)
• Installation of 6.5"-6.75" speakers to fit Tesla Model X 2015-Up* and Model S 2012-2022 (82-8602)
• Installation of 6.5" speakers to fit Tesla Model X 2015-2021 and Model S 2012-2022 (82-8603)
• Installation of 6.5"-6.75" speakers to fit Tesla Model X 2015-2021 (82-8604)      
• Installation of 2.5" tweeter speakers to fit Tesla Model X 2015-2021 and Model S 2012-2021 (82-8605)

Premium Audio System Subwoofer Enclosure Adapter Plate

Along with these other audio upgrade products, Metra is now shipping a subwoofer enclosure adapter plate. It is designed to fit Tesla Model 3 2017-up* and Model Y 2020-up* with premium audio systems. The 82-8606 is sold individually and is designed for the installation of an 8" subwoofer.

*Visit MetraOnline.com for up-to-date vehicle specific applications.

At Metra, 12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world. We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources in developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for 75+ years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp®, Metra Marine®, and Daytona Lights®. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

Holly Hill, FL – December 7, 2020 – Metra Electronics® will be a part of the virtual KnowledgeFest Live event, hosted December 11-13, 2020. This three-day event for mobile electronics industry professionals is hosted by the Mobile Electronics Association. Metra is proud to be a platinum sponsor and host three manufacturer training sessions online that will help dealers sell and install custom audio and lighting accessories for new Jeep® Wrangler and Gladiator models, powersports UTVs, and Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. Attendees will be able to interact with Metra’s sales team and participants will be able to ask questions during the live training sessions. Metra’s virtual booth will also feature videos of four of their sponsored vehicles, to give attendees a similar experience they would find had they toured the booth at an in-person event.

Training sessions will include the following topics:

“Upgrading the New Jeep® Wrangler JL and Gladiator” will be hosted on Friday, December 11 from 8:20 PM to 9:20 PM EST. Jeep® owners want to customize their rides to reflect their own personal style. With the new Gladiator and Wrangler JL models on the market, aftermarket audio and lighting products designed specifically for the new body style will be a hot item for the holiday season. In this training session, attendees will learn about Metra’s latest audio accessories, vehicle-specific lighting solutions and universal RGB underglow lighting from Metra and Heise LED Lighting Systems®. Metra will unbox the new products, give valuable tips for selling and installing these solutions, plus show a demo of the new RGB lighting controller and smartphone app.

“New Audio Accessories to Improve the System in UTVs” will be hosted on Saturday, December 12 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST. Powersports vehicles continue to be a popular opportunity for installers to add revenue outside traditional car audio installations. Attendees will learn about the newest solutions on the market for upgrading a Polaris RZR® and Polaris General® audio system with Ride Command® technology available from Metra PowerSports®. This training will also showcase new universal and vehicle-specific products designed for upgrading the power system and how to fit aftermarket speakers into Polaris®, Can-Am®, and other UTVs without custom fabrication.

“Lighting and Audio Upgrades for Harley-Davidson® Motorcycles” will be hosted on Sunday, December 13 from 4:10 PM to 5:10 PM EST. Attendees will learn how to cut down installation time on Harley-Davidson® audio and lighting upgrades using Saddle Tramp® products. The session reviews the new plug-n-play harnessing solutions that will reduce time in the bay when adding aftermarket speakers, amplifiers, Axxess DSPs, and RGB lighting to popular Harley-Davidson® models. Attendees will see how they can offer upgrades to make their customer’s motorcycles louder and more stylish, without the need for labor-intensive custom fabrication and wiring.

All three of the sessions will stream live from the Metra install bay with Jason Anderson, VP of Product Research and Development. To register, visit Knowledgefest.live and sign-up for the event. An additional registration is required for Metra’s training sessions, which can be done from the Manufacturer Training page. On December 11, attendees will be able to view Metra’s virtual booth and participate in the event.

Sponsored show vehicle videos will feature a custom-built 2020 Jeep® Wrangler JL Sport S by Extreme Offroad and Performance in Katy, TX using Metra products. A 2019 Chevrolet Express 3500 van conversion by Ryno Built Rods and Customs in Grand Junction, MO will also be showcased, along with a 2016 Ford F-150 Raptor truck conversion owned by Metra’s sales rep, Jon Brothers. A completely gutted and rebuilt military van by the team at Throtl, dubbed “the coolest ice cream truck in the world,” will also be featured in a video that highlights their installation journey using Metra’s products. These videos will go live on December 11 and also be available to watch from the Metra Youtube channel.

At Metra, 12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world. We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources in developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for more than 73 years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp®, Metra Marine® and Daytona Lights™. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium home theater and surveillance products, Metra Home Theater Group®. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

Holly Hill, Fla. – April 10, 2023 – Metra Electronics® has announced the revival of their popular Tsunami® brand, to be sold exclusively to brick and mortar dealers for in-store sales only. New clean wire solutions are available now. Products from this brand will include audio connections, power, ground, and speaker wire, amp installation kits, battery terminals, distribution blocks, fuse holders, and more. Tsunami® is also offering an economy series with RCA audio cables, fuse holders, amp kits, and speaker wire that integrators will find to be a cost-effective solution for their everyday wiring needs. These new products will be serialized using unique labeling, with no online sales permitted, for better supply chain control.

Audio Connections

Tsunami's new TSX line of RCA cables are available in 2 ft to 21 ft and utilize a pair of OFC mini 59 coax, optimized for ultimate noise rejection and clean signal transfer. The mini 59 allows for flat cable construction, which is easier to run and conceal. "We wanted to push the boundaries of what an RCA cable is, and our engineering team went to work creating an RCA XLR hybrid. This hybrid takes the advantages of true left, right, and drain, while maintaining the transfer format of an RCA," says Jason Anderson, Metra's Vice President of Research and Development. This fusion of technology also creates a functionally directional cable that performs with crystal clarity.

Power, Ground, and Speaker Wire

Tsunami's unique bulk wire solutions are elegant enough for the showroom floor and designed to save time in the install bay. All power, ground, and speaker wire products in this line are provided in an easy-pull box, which houses sleeved cable with 2-tone braiding. Included in the box are all of the ferrules, heat shrink, and ring terminals needed to complete the cable and to make the installation seamless. This efficient bulk wire setup is not available from any other manufacturer in the industry.

Amp Installation Kits

Amp installation kits are available in 8, 4, and 1/0 GA options and are designed by Tsunami to offer installers a straightforward solution in comparison to charging per foot. A single line item on the customer quote covers all the power and ground products needed for a single amplifier installation. The TSX series amp kits include 18 feet of power wire and 2 ground cables to ensure an ample amount of product, even for large SUV installations. These amp kits provide the same quality as completing the installation piecemeal, as all the items included are identical to their a la carte counterparts.

Battery Terminals

Since quality battery terminals are crucial to the longevity of an audio installation, Tsunami designed theirs with solid brass construction and T20 Torx® set screws. This ensures that maximum current can flow with minimum resistance being added to the system. Brass components are finished with satin nickel plating, improving their appearance and durability. The brand's TSX models feature a futuristic design that allows for the Tsunami logo to be placed after the part has been installed so that it can be orientated perfectly.

Power and Ground Distribution

Tsunami's solid brass power and ground distribution blocks are a perfect solution, whether building a multi-amp system or adding high-powered accessories. These power blocks have independently fused outputs to protect the individual loads that are connected, while the ground blocks consist of a single solid piece to consolidate returns to a unified grounding point. These products perfectly match the futuristic design of the Tsunami battery terminal and fuse holders.

Fuse Holders

Tsunami's Inline and Rotating Inline fuse holders help build a strong, professional-looking audio system. Solid brass components with satin nickel plating create an aesthetic and durable link between an amp and the vehicle's battery. These contacts ensure high conductivity while protecting the audio system. Sturdy, impact-resistant housing protects fuses from heat and moisture and easily mounts to the vehicle. The included T20 Torx® set screws can be installed using a single tool, while the same forward-thinking design allows for perfect positioning of the Tsunami logo.

Economy Series

Tsunami's TSB Economy series is a more affordable solution for RCA audio cables, fuse holders, copper-clad aluminum amp kits, and speaker wire designed to provide impressive conductivity and durability for their price point, making them a popular choice.

More information on Tsunami products is available through your Metra Electronics sales representative.

At Metra, 12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world. We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources in developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for 75+ years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Tsunami®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp®, Metra Marine® and Daytona Lights®. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

Holly Hill, Fla. – October 4, 2023 – Metra Electronics® announces it will again have two booths at the 2023 SEMA Show from October 31 to November 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Metra's main SEMA Show booth will be #10539 in the North Hall of the LVCC, and its off-roading and powersports products will be on display at booth #60031 in the West Hall. The manufacturer will introduce over 200 new products from its house of brands and have product experts on-site to meet with show attendees and provide information.

Metra continues to push forward with the development of new dash kits that can be installed with its Axxess radio replacement interfaces for convenient audio upgrades. An assortment of their newest additions to this product line will be unveiled at SEMA, including integrations designed to fit the 2022-Up* Ford Maverick. This dash kit will be fully integrated and designed specifically for select Pioneer® receivers. It will include an Axxess interface specifically for Pioneer radios, vehicle-specific harnessing, a dash kit, and more. Other dash kits launching at SEMA will include applications for the 2013-2020 Nissan Pathfinder, 2019-Up* RAM trucks, 2012-2019 Porsche 911, 2013-2016 Boxster and Cayman, 2021-2023 Ford Bronco, and more.

Metra will showcase next-generation Axxess DSPs, including a DSP package for 2021-Up* Teslas, vehicle-specific T-harnesses, AXTC series interfaces, a newly released series of line output converters, and more. Also, Axxess has announced that it has begun condensing the number of products offered within its vehicle-specific interface product line while keeping all its existing vehicle applications. Show attendees can speak with sales staff on the show floor to find out how Axxess can help their shop meet their audio installation needs.

One exciting new group of products that Metra will display at SEMA are plug-n-play audio systems for select 2014-2022 Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. These products were developed in collaboration with HARMAN International Industries. They feature their popular Infinity Kappa Perfect PowerSports Amplifiers and Speakers paired with DSP integration and installation equipment from Metra's Saddle Tramp® brand. These innovative audio systems will be available to be sold exclusively to brick-and-mortar dealers for in-store sales only. They will be displayed at Metra's offroad and powersports booth, along with other new motorcycle and UTV lighting and accessories.

The Heise LED brand will introduce new vehicle accent lighting kits, individual LED tubes in various sizes, ambient chasing lighting kits for vehicle dash and door trim, a 6 gang switch panel, a chasing third brake light, and more. These products work cohesively with all Heise RGB, RGBW, or chasing LED lighting, respectively, as part of the Heise Connect Universe (HCU). When connected to the brand's Heise Connect RGB, RGBW, or chasing controllers, they can be controlled via the Heise Connect app, available for download on smartphones and tablets.

SEMA attendees will also see several innovations from iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems. The iBEAM display will include a new window-mounted 2K DVR, a universal multi-mount camera system, and an adjustable spare tire camera kit. These new products are designed to increase safety and protect drivers from liability.

SEMA attendees are always eager to see Metra's newest additions to its line of products designed to fit Jeep®, and this year will not disappoint. New RGB headlight kits and fog light kits, lower dash speaker grille cut-ins, dashboard speaker covers, an A-pillar 8 gang switch panel system, and more will be displayed at this year's show. These products are designed for those who want to make their Jeep® unique while remaining durable enough to withstand off-roading wear and tear.

Also to be introduced are clean wire audio installation products from both the Tsunami® and T-Spec® brands that will offer convenient new ways for installers to stock and replenish their heat shrink label and ferrule supplies. Metra's Install Bay brand will expand its comprehensive collection of professional 12volt installation products with new single-zone and three-zone controllers with Bluetooth® wireless technology, replacement socket kits in various sizes, connectors, fuse holders, and much more. These products are designed using the best available materials and construction to ensure ease of use and years of reliability.

Additional product announcements will be released leading up to the show with more details, and new product catalogs will be available to download at MetraOnline.com shortly after the event.

*Visit the Vehicle Fit Guide at MetraOnline.com for up-to-date vehicle-specific applications.

At Metra, 12volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world. We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources in developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for 75+ years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp®, Metra Marine®, Daytona Lights®, and Tsunami®. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

Holly Hill, Fla. – January 18, 2023 – Metra Electronics® is excited to announce the launch of a serialization program for some of the manufacturer's most popular product lines. Individual batches of products will be tracked by using unique labeling, allowing better control of the supply chain. The company is now serializing its popular Heise Pro Series replacement LED bulbs and will expand this process to include additional products in the near future. This is an effort to enforce the minimum advertised price (MAP) - the lowest price designated by Metra allowed to be publicly displayed for a product on sale by each retailer. The MAP is designed to ensure that products aren't advertised below a specific price. Serialization will increase the profitability of distributors carrying Metra products by tracking and enforcing MAP and MSRP across larger online retailers.

Products will now be traced from the moment they are manufactured and followed to when they are sold to consumers, which will also prevent the potential sale of counterfeit items. According to Jake Bates, Vice President of Sales for Metra Electronics, the enforcement of the company's MAP policies and pricing standards will serve to keep the overall brand image, product quality, and reputation pristine while protecting Metra's valued customers. A simple procedure has been implemented wherein the manufacturer's team will seek out and purchase products online that fall outside the specified parameters in order to identify the seller. The seller will then be contacted by a Metra representative and provided an opportunity to correct their pricing. Vendors who fail to adjust their pricing on Metra products after contact has been made will be penalized.

This new process will help to curb undercutting by retail giants and ensure consistency across all retailers. Metra has established a price sheet with MSRP and MAP, which is made available by Metra salespersons. MSRP for each product is also displayed on the company's website, MetraOnline.com.

At Metra, 12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world. We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources in developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for 75+ years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp®, Metra Marine® and Daytona Lights®. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

Holly Hill, Fla. – April 22, 2022 – Metra Electronics® has added to their lineup of Jeep® accessories. Now shipping are two new vehicle-specific amplifier installation kits designed to fit the 2018-Up Jeep® Wrangler JL and the 2020-Up Gladiator JT models with aftermarket radios. These kits include the installation accessories needed to install aftermarket amplifiers and subwoofers with ease. Both of these kits feature T-Spec® fuse blocks and V10 fully tinned power cables that are built to withstand the harsh environments that Jeep® drivers tend to explore. These all-in-one packages are designed to minimize installation time while providing aesthetically-pleasing audio system upgrades.

Single Amp Installation Kit - Fits Jeep® Wrangler JL 2018-Up and Gladiator JT 2020-Up

The JP-18AMP-1 single amp installation kit includes everything you need to install your aftermarket amplifier and subwoofer equipment. Included is cut-to-length wiring, a mounting bracket to secure the fuse holder in a predetermined location, under-the-seat amp rack, and a detailed step-by-step instruction book.

Product Specifications:

• Full installation kit to add an amp & subwoofer
• Includes (1) vehicle-specific fuse holder bracket with (1) MANL T-Spec® fuse block
• Cut-to-length braided 4AWG T-Spec® V10 fully tinned marine-grade power and ground cables
• Cut-to-length 2-channel T-Spec® V10 RCAs, remote wire, and 12AWG speaker wire
• Includes (1) under-the-seat black powder-coated amp rack
• Includes all necessary mounting and installation hardware
• 3 year limited warranty
• Not compatible with factory-amplified vehicles
• Designed for use in aftermarket radio installations using small form-factor amplifiers only

Dual-Amp Installation Kit - Fits Jeep® Wrangler JL 2018-Up and Gladiator JT 2020-Up

The JP-18AMP-2 dual-amp installation kit includes everything needed to install two aftermarket amplifiers and a subwoofer with ease. Included is cut-to-length wiring, a mounting bracket to secure the two T-Spec® fuse holders, two under-the-seat amp racks, and a detailed step-by-step instruction book. An included T-harness provides a quick solution to give your amplifier’s power to your aftermarket speakers.

Product Specifications:

• Full installation kit to add a 4-channel amp, subwoofer and sub amp
• Includes (1) vehicle-specific fuse holder bracket with (2) MANL T-Spec® fuse blocks
• Cut-to-length braided 4AWG T-Spec® V10 fully tinned marine-grade power and ground cables
• Cut-to-length 4-channel T-Spec® V10 RCAs, remote wire, and 4-channel speaker wire
• Cut-to-length 2-channel T-Spec® V10 RCAs, remote wire, and 12AWG speaker wire
• Includes factory radio T-harness to retain the use of factory speaker wires
• Includes (2) under-the-seat black powder-coated amp racks
• Includes all necessary mounting and installation hardware
• 3 year limited warranty
• Not compatible with factory-amplified vehicles
• Designed for use in aftermarket radio installations using small form-factor amplifiers only

These products are available now and shipping. Their launch coincides with the Jeep Beach event where Metra and Heise LED will display an assortment of their Jeep® accessories and other lighting products, April 24th through May 1st in Daytona Beach, Florida. Visit MetraOnline.com for more information and to view more vehicle-specific automotive accessories.

At Metra, 12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world. We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources in developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for more than 75 years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp®, Metra Marine® and Daytona Lights®. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium AV and surveillance products from MetraAV™. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

Holly Hill, Fla. – September 2, 2021 – Metra Electronics® has an upgraded dash kit designed to fit 2010-up* Toyota 4Runner models for aftermarket radio installation. This new kit has been updated from Metra’s original 99-8227 dash kit design with a more modern radio opening and brackets, along with vent dial trim panels for a better fit. The 99-8271 dash kit is available painted silver as the 99-8271S or with a high gloss charcoal finish as the 99-8271CHG. This dash kit fits both an ISO Double-DIN radio provision or an ISO Single-DIN radio with a pocket included. It is made from the highest quality ABS plastic for an original factory-like fit and finish. A video with installation tips is available at https://youtu.be/pyP-LGSYzbM and additional installation accessories can be found at MetraOnline.com.

99-8271 Product Specifications

• Fits 2010-up* Toyota 4Runner
• Designed for a Double-DIN or Single-DIN radio
• Two color options are available:
  • Silver: 99-8271S
  • High gloss charcoal: 99-8271CHG

*See MetraOnline.com for up-to-date, vehicle specific information.

At Metra, 12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world. We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources in developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for more than 75 years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp®, Metra Marine® and Daytona Lights®. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium AV and surveillance products from MetraAV™. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

Holly Hill, Fla. – August 10, 2021 – Metra Electronics®, the leading manufacturer of aftermarket automotive solutions, is now shipping a new dash kit designed to fit 2019-2020 Hyundai Elantra models. The 95-7399B dash kit fits an ISO Double-DIN radio provision and is painted scratch-resistant matte black. A blankout panel that goes below the aftermarket radio screen is also included with this kit. It is made from the highest quality ABS plastic for an original factory-like fit and finish. An installation video is available from Metra’s YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/Rf_sgouHNIw and additional installation accessories can be seen at MetraOnline.com.

95-7399B Product Specifications

• Fits 2019-2020 Hyundai Elantra
• Designed for an ISO Double-DIN radio
• Blankout panel included
• Painted scratch-resistant matte black

At Metra, 12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world. We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources in developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for more than 75+ years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp®, Metra Marine® and Daytona Lights®. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium AV and surveillance products from MetraAV™. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.

Holly Hill, Fla. – August 24, 2021 – Metra Electronics® is now shipping a new dash kit designed to upgrade 2021-up* Ford E-Series Cutaway models to fit a larger Double-DIN aftermarket radio. The 95-5860G dash kit uses a trim panel to cover the minor cutting modifications required to fit the larger radio into the factory dash panel. The trim panel is textured, painted gray, and made from the highest quality ABS plastic to match the original factory appearance. An installation video is available from Metra’s YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/5ELMSTBBeIs and additional installation accessories can be seen at MetraOnline.com.

95-5860G Product Specifications

• Fits 2021-up* Ford E-Series Cutaway
• Designed for a Double-DIN radio
• Requires cutting for minor dashboard modifications
• The included trim panel covers the modifications to the factory dash panel
• Textured and painted gray to match the factory appearance

*Visit MetraOnline.com for up-to-date vehicle specific information.

At Metra, 12-volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world. We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources in developing the highest quality dash kit and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for more than 75 years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp®, Metra Marine® and Daytona Lights®. Metra’s expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium AV and surveillance products from MetraAV™. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.