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Alpine Electronics will participate in the 17th annual Sand Sports Super Show, a consumer expo for dune and dirt sports being held at the Orange County Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA on Sept. 18-20.  Every fall, the Sand Sports Super Show is the highly anticipated gathering place for sand sports enthusiasts and their families to see the latest gear for their off-road adventures.
Alpine will have a 40 x 20 booth showcasing the Alpine Restyle 9-inch dash systems.  Alpine’s Jeep Wrangler and Ford F-150 demo vehicles will be available for consumers to sit in for an in-vehicle experience of the Restyle dash systems and Alpine sound systems.  Consumers will also be able to interact with the 9-inch dash systems for RAM and GM trucks through free-standing kiosks which incorporate actual dashboards from these trucks.
Alpine sales reps along with Alpine retailers Car Audio Depot of Pomona, Audiolab Car Stereo of Laguna Hills, and Audio Toyz of Las Flores will be on hand to give demonstrations of the Restyle dash systems and answer product questions.  
The Alpine booth will be located in space #304 in the FF Zone.  Additional information can be found sandsportsupershow.com

STILLWATER, USA – KICKER® will bring a truckload of fun to the Sand Sports Super Show, the largest show of its kind in the world showcasing dune and dirt sports. The Orange County Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa, Calif., plays host to the event Sept. 14-16.

New to the KICKER mix at this year’s show, longtime KICKER freestyler and X Games gold-medalist Colten Moore will be signing autographs at the XRV (Xtreme Recreational Vehicle) from 2-3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Moore wrote the 2016 autobiography Chasing the Sky, which was nominated for an ESPN Award in the field of Literary Sports Writing.

KICKER’s 83-foot, XRV rolling showroom displays the complete line of KICKER audio gear and houses the 20,000-watt “Boom Room” with a wall full of 15-inch, L7® subwoofers for fans to experience and enjoy. Consumers will find the XRV at booth OS-1016, by the East Entrance of the show.

Five demo vehicles loaded with KICKER gear with accompany the XRV at this year’s Sand Sports Super Show. The KICKER Polaris® RZR® is equipped with a Phase 5 KICKER/SSV Works™ plug-and-play audio kit that includes an SSV Works receiver, a pair of compact KICKER PX-Series amplifiers, stealth subwoofer loaded enclosure and two pairs of speakers. In addition to four custom UTVs, the MaxTrac Suspension™ Chevy® 1500 LT will also be in the KICKER XRV area. The SEMA-quality Silverado® features KICKER KX-Series amplifiers, speakers and a thin-mount CompRT® subwoofer in a custom enclosure.

Also new this year, KICKER will be giving away one Bullfrog BF100 Bluetooth Speaker every day. Show-goers that sign up will be automatically entered for the giveaway. The waterproof speaker is designed to be loud, durable and convenient with a built-in speakerphone and charging USB port.

KICKER will display a strong partner presence outside of the booth as well. SSV Works™ (booth OS-708) will have KICKER-equipped UTVs and audio products for purchase on hand, as will Gatorwraps™ (located next to the XRV). KICKER authorized retailers UTV Stereo (booth OS-158, Gilbert, Ariz.), Temecula Motorsports (booth 18-300, Murrieta, Calif.), West Coast UTVS (booth OS-5075, Temecula, Calif.) and Bert’s Mega Mall (booth 15-101, Covina, Calif.) will be offering KICKER audio gear for purchase on-site during the Super Show.

For more info, consumers can visit www.sandsportssupershow.com.

KICKER Performance Audio products, a division of Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.®, are available for the mobile and home audio aftermarket at authorized retailers worldwide, and also as Original Equipment for automobile manufacturers. Consumers seeking more information on KICKER or Livin’ Loud® may call the Consumer Information Line at 1-800-256-5425 or visit the brand website at www.kicker.com. Follow KICKER socially at Facebook.com/kickeraudio, Twitter.com/kickeraudio, Instagram.com/kickeraudio, or Pinterest.com/kickeraudio.

STILLWATER, USA – KICKER® is set to bring a truckload of fun to the powersports-heavy Sand Sports Super Show this weekend, the largest show of its kind in the world. The Orange County (Calif.) Fair and Event Center plays host from September 13-15.

The XRV (Xtreme Recreation Vehicle), KICKER’s 83-foot rolling showroom, displays the complete line of KICKER audio gear and will host several show vehicles under its awning in order to promote the dozens of powersports-specific products that KICKER manufactures each year. Consumers will find the XRV at booth OS-1016, near the show’s east entrance.

Four custom side-by-sides – all equipped with KICKER powersports equipment and outfitted by West Coast UTVS (Temecula, Calif.) – will be parked under the XRV’s awning during the event.  The decked-out Maxtrac Suspension™ Chevy® 1500 LT will also be in the booth. The SEMA Show-quality Silverado® features KICKER KX amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers loaded in a “blow-through” enclosure.

KICKER will be giving away one Bullfrog® BF100 Bluetooth® speaker every day of the show! Show-goers that sign up for the KICKER newsletter will be automatically entered for the giveaway. The waterproof speaker is designed to be loud, durable and convenient for any outdoor occasion.

KICKER will have a strong presence outside of the booth as well. The Mothers® Polishes booth (OS-1110) will feature a custom RZR® created by West Coast UTVS with 2,400 watts of KICKER power, including four midrange drivers, a pair of 10-inch subs and two extremely loud KMTC tower speakers. SSV Works™ (booth OS-708) will show KICKER-equipped UTVs, as will Gatorwraps™ (located next to the XRV) featuring UTVs with KICKER gear in them.  UTV Stereo (Gilbert, Ariz.), Temecula Motorsports (Calif.) and Bert’s Mega Mall (Covina, Calif.) are all offering KICKER audio gear for sale on-site during the Super Show.

For more information, consumers can log onto www.sandsportssupershow.com.

KICKER Performance Audio products, a division of Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.®, are available for the mobile and home audio aftermarket at authorized retailers worldwide, and also as Original Equipment for boat and automobile manufacturers. Consumers seeking more information on KICKER or Livin’ Loud® may call the Consumer Information Line at 1-800-256-5425 or visit the brand website at www.kicker.com. Consumers can follow KICKER socially at Facebook.com/kickeraudio, Twitter.com/kickeraudio, Instagram.com/kickeraudio, or Pinterest.com/kickeraudio, and use the hashtags #kickeraudio and #livinloud.

Maxtrac Suspension is a trademark of Maxtrac Suspension, Inc.

Chevy and Silverado are registered trademarks of GM, its subsidiaries, affiliates or licensors.

Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and its affiliates.

Mothers is a registered service trademark of Mothers Polishes, Waxes, Cleaners, Inc.

RZR is a registered trademark of Polaris Industries, Inc.

SSV Works is a trademark of SSV Works, Inc.  Gatorwraps is a trademark of Gatorwraps, Inc.

STILLWATER, USA – KICKER® Performance Audio will be showcasing an army of UTVs at the world’s biggest sand show – the Sand Sports Super Show. The Orange County (Calif.) Fair & Event Center hosts the colossal event September 15-17. KICKER’s area will be booth 9008-LI, by the East entrance of the events grounds.

Several vehicles will be featured in the KICKER booth, including the brand’s own audio-infused Polaris® RZR,® KICKER sales rep Murfco’s radical Can-Am® X3, Gatorwraps’® Can-Am Defender, and California Sound’s (San Bernardino, Calif.) amazing Maverick R. KICKER will also host multiple vehicles from Hoppe® in the booth as well for a complete rolling force of KICKER-filled side-by-sides.

“This will be Hoppe’s first time out on the West Coast,” said Rachel Rodriguez, Hoppe’s Marketing Director. “We want attendees to pick our brains and hear what we’ve got to offer, but we’re also pumped to engage with this side of the industry and its customers so we can better engineer our products around the ways they live and breathe off-road.”

KICKER’s powersports audio gear will also be featured in multiple booths around the show. Brands like SSV Works® (booth 2035-GG) will have KICKER-equipped UTVs on hand, as well as Gatorwraps next door to the KICKER area. Several KICKER authorized dealers will show UTVs on-site, including UTV Stereo (Mesa, Ariz., booth 9101-LI), Temecula Motorsports (Murrieta, Calif., booth 1811), and Bert’s Mega Mall (Covina, Calif., in its pavilion).

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

KICKER Performance Audio products, a division of Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.®, are available for the mobile and home audio aftermarket at authorized retailers worldwide, and also as Original Equipment for boat and automobile manufacturers. Consumers seeking more information on KICKER or Livin’ Loud® may call the Consumer Information Line at 1-800-256-5425 or visit the brand website at www.kicker.com. Consumers can follow KICKER socially at Facebook.com/kickeraudio, Twitter.com/kickeraudio, Instagram.com/kickeraudio, or Pinterest.com/kickeraudio, and use the hashtags #kickeraudio and #livinloud.

Polaris and RZR are registered trademarks of Polaris Industries, Inc.

Can-Am is a registered trademark of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., or its affiliates.

Gatorwraps is a trademark of Gatorwraps Inc.

Hoppe is a trademark of Motor Trike Inc.

SSV Works is a trademark of SSV Works Inc.

STILLWATER, USA – KICKER® will haul what it calls a "truckload of fun" to the 19th annual Sand Sports Super Show, the largest show of its kind in the country, and the brand will highlight its recent rollout of new multi-speaker system kits for side-by-sides. The Orange County Convention Center plays host to the event September 15-17.

As a new addition for the 2017 event, KICKER is bringing its 83-foot, rolling showroom, the XRV (Xtreme Recreation Vehicle). The XRV displays the complete line of KICKER audio gear and houses the 20,000-watt “Boom Room” featuring a wall of 15-inch, Q-Class L7® subwoofers. The XRV will be conspicuously seen at booth OS1001, by the Yellow Gate.

Under the XRV’s awning, the area will be filled with demo vehicles loaded with powersports gear featuring the KICKER/SSV Works® co-brand.  Shown among the builds will be KICKER’s own Cam Am® Maverick® X3, with audio installation by the engineers at SSV Works. The X3 features a full line of weatherproof KM-series coaxial marine speakers, a trio of PX-Series compact amplifiers and two CompRT® 10-inch shallow-mount subwoofers.

KICKER will have a strong presence outside of the booth as well. Located next to the XRV, Gatorwraps® will feature several UTVs with KICKER gear in them. SSV Works (booth 708-OS) will also have KICKER-equipped UTVs on hand. Finally, Bert’s Mega Mall is also carrying the KICKER/SSV Works line available for purchase, occupying most of the Promenade between Buildings 14 and 16.

Full event details are available on the Sand Sports Super Show web page:   www.sandsportssupershow.com.

KICKER Performance Audio products, a division of Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.®, are available for the mobile and home audio aftermarket at authorized retailers worldwide, and also as Original Equipment for automobile manufacturers. Consumers seeking more information on KICKER or Livin’ Loud® may call the Consumer Information Line at 1-800-256-5425 or visit the brand website at www.kicker.com. Follow KICKER socially at Facebook.com/kickeraudio, Twitter.com/kickeraudio, Instagram.com/kickeraudio, or Pinterest.com/kickeraudio.

SSV Works is a registered trademark of SSV Works, Inc.

Can-Am and Maverick are registered trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.

Gatorwraps is a trademark of Gatorwraps, Inc.

Showcasing award-winning UTV-Tuned Audio Kits, MB Quart is ready for the most exciting dune and dirt sports expo in the world

Costa Mesa, CA – MB Quart is heading back to the world’s BIGGEST Sand Sports Expo in the world. Thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors are planning to come together at the Orange County Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California, for the ultimate party at the dunes. MB Quart is planning to showcase award-winning UTV-Tuned Audio Kits that include: Polaris RZR, Can-Am X3, Polaris GENERAL, Polaris RANGER, Honda Talon, and Universal Kits.

Taking place over three days starting on Friday, September 16th, and running through Sunday, September 18th, the eBay Motors Sand Sports Super Show looks to deliver the latest Sand Rails, ATVs, UTVs, Side x Sides, apparel, and even accessories. MB Quart is continually investing in the UTV category and industry as the call for loud audio and adventure continues to demand more solutions and products. With having huge success in demonstrating and showcasing products at previous Sand Sports Super Show expos, 2022 looks to continue the trend.

Brian Sherman, Vice President of Product and Marketing, said, “We are very excited to continue attending Sand Sports Super Show expos and demonstrate award-winning audio and sound to dealers, distributor partners, and consumers. This is one event that we take very seriously, and we use this show as an opportunity to showcase our best and newest UTV offerings."

For MB Quart, off-roading and adventure have served as a critical outlet for audio. Every UTV-Tuned Audio Kit features incredible durability that’s ready for the dunes and conditions ahead while presenting sound in loud and clean levels of listening. The freedom to explore and go wherever adventure calls should bring along the best standard and expectations in off-road audio with Music. Defined. adrenaline. “In addition to showcasing our newest kits and builds, we are going there to support our dealer and distributor partners and talk with consumers. I am extremely excited to see what the 2022 Sand Sports Super Show expo brings and even more excited for everyone to see what MB Quart showcases with our award-winning audio,” concluded Sherman. For a breakdown on the entire line of Powersports UTV Kits that MB Quart has to offer head to the MB Quart website at https://mbquart.com/shop/products/powersports/powersports-utv-kits/. For complete event/show details on the Sand Sports Super Show expo, follow the link at https://www.sandsportssupershow.com/.

MB Quart is a high-end audio brand known for its elaborate and distinctive designs while producing rich sound quality. Found in 1962, MB Quart began producing professional studio microphones and headphones at its headquarters in Obrigheim, Germany. Through research, innovation, and a dedication to the highest standard of sound quality, MB Quart continues to grow its product line throughout its 50-year history. Our slogan, Music. Defined. is the superior standard to how MB Quart holds itself accountable for pushing the bar forward. Consumers of these products can experience a wide range of audio solutions that will deliver all of their needs for Powersports and marine machines. The MB Quart brand is owned by Maxxsonics and is based near Chicago, IL. For additional information, go to the brand website at https://mbquart.com/about.

Established in 2001 and headquartered in Libertyville, IL, Maxxsonics is a global leader in the Mobile, Marine, and Powersports audio industries. Innovating products that bring out the best in audio and sound, Maxxsonics specializes in designing and manufacturing power amplifiers, speakers, subwoofers, and accessories branded; Hifonics, MB Quart, Crunch, and Autotek. Additionally - Maxxsonics is the premier OEM audio supplier of audio solutions/systems for Kawasaki off-road vehicles and Polaris® offroad vehicles. Founded by a handful of consumer electronics and automotive security veterans – Maxxsonics products are now heard and experienced around the world. For additional information, go to the corporate website at https://maxxsonics.com/.

OEM Fit and finish with high-end performance and expandable multi-subwoofer system 

Sand Sports Super Show, Costa Mesa – MB Quart has declared Volume Up. Pedal Down. with their newest X3 Tuned Audio Systems for the Can-Am Maverick X3 models 2017 to newer.

MB Quart engineers have pushed the boundary once again in the pursuit for superior sound quality and with this new system, amazing audio has been matched with fit and finish designed to accommodate the Smart-Lok™ system. True Plug & Play installation and Can-Am specific fitment Subwoofer system design allows for placement of the X3 subwoofer under either of the front X3’s seats without modification. With this accommodation, a seamless transition with other popular aftermarket accessories like seats and cages can be integrated with ease.

Brian Sherman, Vice President of Product & Marketing for Maxxsonics USA said, “Our team has been working on this kit for months to make sure it exceeds all expectations for installation, sound quality, volume, and longevity. We’re very proud of what we accomplished here.”

THE EXPANDING X3 STAGE 5 The X3 Stage 5 system starts with 800 watts of power, controlled by the advanced GMR-LED source unit. The system includes four 6.5 inch high-end 2 way waterproof NP1-116 speakers. Two are pre-mounted in their enclosure for a perfect dash fitment and 2 are dialed in as rear roll cage pods. The power comes from a pair of amplifiers that are installed near the power steering system on an included amplifier plate. 

The bass frequencies are the expandable component. The system includes one 10 inch subwoofer in a sealed enclosure which mounts under either the driver or passenger seat. When you are ready for more, add another 400 watts and another subwoofer with the part numbers MBQX-SUB-2 and MBQX-SUB-ACC-1. Double the power and double the bass.

*Compatibility - 2017 and newer. Does not interfere with Smart-Lok Module located in the dash.

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See all of the newest upgrades, including the EXPANDING X3 STAGE 5, this week, September 13 – 15, at booth OS-601, in Costa Mesa, California. 

Full line details can be found on the MB Quart website at https://mbquart.com/

*Pricing, specifications and performance subject to improvement without notice

Established in 2001, Maxxsonics is a global leader in the mobile, marine, and powersports audio industries and specializes in designing and manufacturing power amplifiers, speakers, subwoofers, and accessories that are branded Hifonics, MB Quart, Crunch, and Autotek. Additionally, Maxxsonics is the premier OEM audio supplier of audio solutions/systems for Kawasaki off-road vehicles and Polaris® off-road vehicles. 

For additional information go to the corporate website at https://maxxsonics.com/

TEMPE, Ariz. – Sept. 8, 2016 – Rockford Fosgate (www.rockfordfosgate.com), the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, is proud to announce that it will exhibit its new Element-Ready audio solutions during the 2016 Sand Sports Super Show, which is being held from Sept. 16-18 at The OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, Calif., booth # FF502B.

“Whether on sand, dirt, or the open road, our marine-grade, high-efficient audio solutions have proven to be perfect for side-by-side UTVs and off-road vehicles,” said Jake Braaten, Rockford Fosgate V.P. of Product Development and Engineering. “We are focused on providing multiple solutions that are great sounding, extremely durable and install easily while meeting the demands of our customers.”

Rockford Fosgate's Element Ready, marine grade standard accounts for the devastating effects of the outdoor environment and takes extreme measures to ensure optimum performance. Rockford Fosgate's Element Ready audio solutions are tested and protected against dust, UV, water, corrosion, and feature Stainless hardware, making them the optimum choice for the outdoor enthusiast.


For more information on Rockford Fosgate, please visit www.rockfordfosgate.com

The Off-Road Audio System Market Leader Will Showcase a Host of its Installed Systems in its Booth During the Event

OXNARD, Calif., Sept. 13, 2021 – SSV Works (www.ssvworks.com), the market leader in powersports and off-road audio systems, is proud to announce it is featuring a number of its new market leading audio solutions during the 2021 Sand Sports Super Show, held in Costa Mesa, Calif. Sept. 17-19 at the Orange County Fair and Event Center, booth 708-OS.

“As the industry and world get back to business, we could not be more excited to exhibit at the 2021 Sand Sports Super Show,” said Trevor Kaplan, SSV Works CEO. “We will be featuring our top rides with our latest product installs. We can’t wait to get in front of the thousands of off-road enthusiasts the Sand Sports Super Show once again and blow them away with the best audio in the market.”

During the 2021 Sand Sports Super Show, SSV Works will be featuring:

  • RZ5-DR65 – Polaris RZR Pro XP4 6.5-inch Rear-Door Speaker-Pods
  • KX-F65 – 2020+ Kawasaki Teryx KRX 6.5-inch Front-Kick Speaker-Pods
  • KX-R1 – 2020+ Kawasaki Teryx KRX JVC MR1 Media Receiver Plug-&-Play Kit
  • MRB2R – Universal Bluetooth Rocker-Switch Audio-System w/200-Watt Amplifier
  • RG4-R1 – 2019+ Polaris Ranger JVC MR1 Media Receiver Plug-&-Play Kit
  • RG4-F65 – 2019+ Polaris Ranger 6.5-inch Front-Kick Speaker-Pods

“2021 has seen SSV Works announce a number of new, market leading audio systems for today’s leading side-by-sides,” Kaplan continued. “We recently announced the launch of our new Polaris RZR Pro XP4 6.5-inch rear door speaker pods, as well as the launch of the industry first 6.5-inch Kick Panel Speaker Pods for the 2020+ Kawasaki Teryx KRX1000, and the JVC MR1 Media Receiver Plug-&-Play Kit for 2020+ Kawasaki Teryx KRX. The 2021 Sand Sports Super Show is an ideal occasion to showcase our new and exciting audio kits to thousands of side-by-side enthusiasts who are hungry to get back on the trails.”

For more information, please visit www.SSVWorks.com, call 818-991-1SSV (1778), or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Based out its 20,000-square-foot facility in Oxnard, Calif., SSV Works, or Side by Side Vehicle works, is a global leader in off-road, weatherproof audio systems for today’s hottest and most popular UTVs. To this day, SSV Works manufactures the UTV industry’s only purpose-built complete audio systems, offering every piece needed for a complete install. With more than 40 years in audio design and manufacturing experience, SSV Works is the top choice among UTV enthusiasts and professionals worldwide. SSV Works currently offers stereo systems for Polaris, Can-Am, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Arctic Cat, Jeep, and Honda vehicles. Take your ride to the next level- visit www.SSVWorks.com today!

The Off-Road Audio System Market Leader Will Also Showcase a Host of its Installed Systems in the SSV Works and Partner Company Booths Throughout the Event

OXNARD, Calif., Sept. 9, 2019 – SSV Works (www.ssvworks.com) is bringing the goods to the 2019 Sand Sports Super Show, held in Costa Mesa, Calif. Sept. 13-15 at the OC Fair and Event Center (booth OS-708).

“The Sand Sports Super Show is always circled on our calendar every year,” said Trevor Kaplan, SSV Works CEO. “We, along with partner companies, will be featuring our top rides with our latest product installs. The 2019 event is going to be a blast as we can’t wait to get in front of the thousands of off-road enthusiasts the Sand Sports Super Show attracts every year and blow them away with the best audio in the market.”

During the 2019 Sand Sports Super Show, SSV Works will be featuring:

  • 4-door Polaris RZR XP Turbo S equipped with SSV Works’ new 5-speaker Ride Command-ready audio kit.
  • Ranger with the new SSV Works weatherproof 200-Watt amplified overhead stereo system
  • Arctic Cat Wildcat XX with SSV Works/Kicker factory system and added dual 8-inch subwoofer
  • Superior Motorsports RZR Turbo S build with SSV Works 5-speaker system
  • SDR Can-Am X3 build featuring SSV Works 5-speaker system
  • Buckshot build using an array of SSV Works audio components

“2019 has seen SSV Works announce and abundance of new, market leading audio systems for today’s leading side by sides, " Kaplan continued. “We recently announced the launch of our Powersports 2-, 3-, and 5-speaker audio integration kits for all 2019 Ride Command-equipped Polaris RZR models, as well as all 2019 Polaris RZR models without Ride Command. We also recently launched our new Polaris RZR kick panel pods for model years 2014 and up, including the new Turbo S. The 2019 Sand Sports Super Show is an ideal occasion to showcase our new and exciting audio kits to thousands of side by side enthusiasts.”

For more information, please visit www.SSVWorks.com, call 818-991-1SSV (1778), or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Based out its 20,000-square-foot facility in Oxnard, Calif., SSV Works, or Side by Side Vehicle works, is a global leader in off-road, weatherproof audio systems for today’s hottest and most popular UTVs. To this day, SSV Works manufactures the UTV industry’s only purpose-built complete audio systems, offering every piece needed for a complete install. With more than 40 years in audio design and manufacturing experience, SSV Works is the top choice among UTV enthusiasts and professionals worldwide. SSV Works currently offers stereo systems for Polaris, Can-Am, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Arctic Cat, Jeep, and Honda vehicles. Take your ride to the next level- visit www.SSVWorks.com today!



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