Dual Electronics Corporation announced the introduction of 17 new Jensen-branded in-vehicle audio/video products: 7 multimedia receivers, 4 amplifiers, 4 speakers and 2 subwoofers.
Four new multimedia receivers feature Apple CarPlay technology, introduced for the first time under the Jensen brand. The models with CarPlay range in prices from $399.99 to $499.99, and will ship in second half of 2016.
Other features include screen mirroring and control for Android smartphones, built-in navigation, Bluetooth technology, direct USB control for iPod/iPhone devices, and the Pandora link. All new models will be on display during the 2016 International CES in Booth 2818 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 6-9, 2016.
“We are thrilled to be expanding the Jensen line of multimedia products, and introducing the CarPlay feature at such attractive price points,” said Jim Braun, President and CEO, Dual Electronics Corp. “The Jensen brand has had much success with its products and distribution in the past several years, and we are committed to stay the course and to build on their success,” added Braun.
Multimedia
With the introduction of 7 new models, the 2016 line of Jensen multimedia receivers is 10 models strong, (up from 8 in 2015), and includes 4 models with Apple CarPlay: VX4014 (MSRP: $399.99), VX4024 (MSRP: $399.99), VX7014 (MSRP: $499.99) and VX7024 (MSRP: $499.99). All models featuring CarPlay will ship in second half of 2016, while the remaining models will be available in March/April 2016.
CarPlay is a smart interface for iPhone, which allows the driver to voice-control (via Siri) music, navigation, phone and messaging apps, thus significantly reducing driver distraction. CarPlay launches immediately upon connecting an iPhone to the receiver via USB; the familiar app icons will appear on the receiver’s touchscreen, including the home button to activate Siri voice control. This consistent, familiar interface makes the iPhone integration truly seamless. The user can navigate and control the phone apps through the receiver’s touch screen or using Siri.
Three new multimedia models: VX7014 (MSRP: $499.99), VX7024 (MSRP: $499.99) and VX7021, (MSRP: $349.99) feature built-in Navigation with U.S., Puerto Rico and USVI maps. The feature is powered by iGo Primo Next Generation navigation technology with an updated user interface, improved navigation engine, expanded POI database (over 10 million POIs), TTS (text to speech) and support via the Naviextras website for adding additional features or updating map regions.
Two navigation models (VX7014 & VX7024), plus the VX4024 and VX4014 (MSRP: $399.99) offer screen mirroring and control for Android smartphones connected via HDMI. The smartphone’s screen is mirrored onto the receiver’s screen, and Android user can also control the connected smartphone directly from the receiver’s touchscreen.
All multimedia receivers feature built-in Bluetooth technology for hands-free calling (HFP), music streaming & player control (A2DP & AVRCP), and phonebook support with call history (PBAP). Each model features an external microphone for better voice intelligibility.
Five new Jensen multimedia models are SiriusXM-Ready™. The SiriusXM® SXV300 Connect Vehicle Tuner can be plugged directly into the receiver (sold separately, SiriusXM subscription required). The models are: VX7024 (MSRP: $499.99), VX7014 (MSRP: $499.99), VX4024 (MSRP: $399.99), VX4014 (MSRP: $399.99), and VX7021 (MSRP: $349.99).
All multimedia units feature direct USB control for iPod/iPhone devices. Users of the receivers without the CarPlay feature can still control their iPod/iPhone directly from the receiver’s front panel; browsing music library, changing songs, adjusting volume, etc.
All new multimedia models also feature Pandora Link - full control for Pandora app from an iPhone (via USB) or Android device (via Bluetooth). The in-dash control for Pandora allows the user to give tracks “thumbs up/down”, bookmark a song and switch between personalized radio stations directly from the receiver’s touchscreen.
All new models feature front panel USB inputs for music playback and for convenient charging (2.1 Amp) of various electronics devices.
Five new models offer RGB Front Panel Illumination with virtually unlimited color illumination options for hard buttons, 5 selectable wallpaper backgrounds, user up-loadable wallpaper backgrounds and 5 user interface colors to choose from.
All models also offer 10 or 8 band EQ, subwoofer output with variable crossover and level, independent source volume control, 3 pairs of preamp outputs (front/rear/sub), steering wheel control (SWC) interface, which must be used with a PAC external module (sold separately), 160 Watts peak power (40 Watts x 4), rear view camera input (RCA), and a remote control.
Amplifiers:
The four new models include: Power250x2 (2-channel, MSRP: $99.99), Power400x4 (4-channel, MSRP: $129.99), Power500x1 (1-channel, MSRP: $149.99), and Power760x5D (5-channel, MSRP: $299.99). All four models are available now.
Each amplifier features switch mode power supply (SMPS) utilizing MOSFET transistors, surface mount technology (SMT), high current Toshiba output transistors, and high current international rectifier output transistors (Model Power760x5D only). The heat sink mass is optimized for efficient cooling and small foot print, while oversized power transformer cores allow more current to be drawn for outstanding performance.
Speakers & Subwoofers:
The four new coaxial speakers include XS525, 5.25” (MSRP: $59.99), XS5768, 5”x7” / 6”x8” (MSRP: $69.99), XS650, 6.5” (MSRP: $69.99) and XS6090, (MSRP: $89.99). The two new subwoofers are XS10s, 10” (MSRP: $79.99) and XS12s, 12” (MSRP: $99.99). All speakers and subwoofer will ship in March of 2016.
Each speaker features Klippel laser optimized design with ideal magnetic motor structure for best sound quality. Japanese silk dome tweeters produce smooth high-frequencies for natural sound, while Nitrile rubber surrounds offer excellent damping and protection against heat and moisture, which extends the life of the speaker.
Each subwoofer also features Klippel laser optimized design for box installation flexibility. Injection molded polypropylene cones are impregnated with mica for added strength and for tighter bass with more punch. 2” High temperature aluminum voice coil formers feature 10mm Xmax, and heavy duty Nomex® reinforced spiders ensure excellent linearity. Bumped and vented backplates allow air to circulate and cool the voice coils, preventing overheating for minimized distortion and longer life.
Additional product information:
Multimedia Receivers:
VX7024
2DIN 6.2" TFT Multimedia Receiver with CarPlay
- Apple CarPlay
- Built-In Navigation (iGo Primo Next Gen) w/ USA map data
- Built-In Bluetooth® with hands-free calling and audio streaming/player control profiles (HFP/A2DP/AVRCP), phonebook support w/call history (PBAP), and external microphone
- Mirroring and control of Android devices connected via HDMI
- SiriusXM-Ready™ (SXV300 Connect Vehicle Tuner Kit sold separately, SiriusXM subscription required)
- Direct USB control for iPod/iPhone devices
- Pandora Link - full control for Pandora app from an iPhone or Android device (album art, thumbs up/down, etc.)
- RGB Front panel illumination
- Front panel USB with 2.1 Amp charging, and 3.5mm AV inputs
- Rear USB (1 Amp)
- AM/FM RDS Tuner with NOAA weather band
- Back-up camera input
- 10 Band EQ
- 160 Watts Max Power (40 x 4)
- 3-pair 6V RMS RCA line outputs (front/rear/sub)
- Subwoofer output with variable crossover
- Independent source volume control
- Built-in SWC interface (Must use PAC adapter)
- Wireless remote control included
Available: Second half of 2016, MSRP: $499.99
VX7014
1DIN 7" TFT Multimedia Receiver with Navigation and CarPlay
- Apple CarPlay
- Built-In Navigation (iGo Primo Next Gen) w/ USA map data
- Built-In Bluetooth® with hands-free calling and audio streaming/player control profiles (HFP/A2DP/AVRCP), phonebook support w/call history (PBAP), and external microphone
- Mirroring and control of Android devices connected via HDMI
- SiriusXM-Ready™ (SXV300 Connect Vehicle Tuner Kit sold separately, SiriusXM subscription required)
- Direct USB control for iPod/iPhone devices
- Pandora Link - full control for Pandora app from an iPhone or Android device (album art, thumbs up/down, etc.)
- RGB Front panel illumination
- Front panel USB with 2.1 Amp charging, and 3.5mm AV inputs
- Rear USB, charging only, 1 Amp
- AM/FM RDS Tuner with NOAA weather band
- Back-up camera input
- 10 Band EQ
- 160 Watts Max Power (40 x 4)
- 3-pair 6V RMS RCA line outputs (front/rear/sub)
- Subwoofer output with variable crossover
- Independent source volume control
- Built-in SWC interface (Must use PAC adapter)
- Wireless remote control included
Available: Second half of 2016, MSRP: $499.99
VX4024
2DIN 6.2" TFT Multimedia Receiver with CarPlay
- Apple CarPlay
- Built-In Bluetooth® with hands-free calling and audio streaming/player control profiles (HFP/A2DP/AVRCP), phonebook support w/call history (PBAP), and external microphone
- Mirroring and control of Android devices connected via HDMI
- SiriusXM-Ready™ (SXV300 Connect Vehicle Tuner Kit sold separately, SiriusXM subscription required)
- Direct USB control for iPod/iPhone devices
- Pandora Link - full control for Pandora app from an iPhone or Android device (album art, thumbs up/down, etc.)
- Front Panel USB with 2.1 Amp charging, 3.5mm AV and MicroSD Card inputs
- Rear USB, charging only, 1 Amp
- RGB Front panel illumination
- AM/FM RDS Tuner with NOAA weather band
- Back-up camera input
- 10 Band EQ
- 160 Watts Max Power (40 x 4)
- 3-pair 4V RMS RCA line outputs (front/rear/sub)
- Subwoofer output with variable crossover
- Independent source volume control
- Built-in SWC interface (Must use PAC adapter)
- Wireless remote control included
Available: Second half of 2016, MSRP: $399.99
VX4014
1DIN 7" TFT Multimedia Receiver with CarPlay
- Apple CarPlay
- Built-In Bluetooth® with hands-free calling and audio streaming/player control profiles (HFP/A2DP/AVRCP), phonebook support w/call history (PBAP), and external microphone
- Mirroring and control of Android devices connected via HDMI
- SiriusXM-Ready™ (SXV300 Connect Vehicle Tuner Kit sold separately, SiriusXM subscription required)
- Direct USB control for iPod/iPhone devices
- Pandora Link - full control for Pandora app from an iPhone or Android device (album art, thumbs up/down, etc.)
- Front Panel USB with 2.1 Amp charging, 3.5mm AV and MicroSD Card inputs
- Rear USB, charging only, 1 Amp
- RGB Front panel illumination
- AM/FM RDS Tuner with NOAA weather band
- Back-up camera input
- 10 Band EQ
- 160 Watts Max Power (40 x 4)
- 3-pair 4V RMS RCA line outputs (front/rear/sub)
- Subwoofer output with variable crossover
- Independent source volume control
- Built-in SWC interface (Must use PAC adapter)
- Wireless remote control included
Available: Second half of 2016, MSRP: $399.99
VX7021
2DIN 6.2" TFT Multimedia Receiver with Navigation
- Built-In Navigation (iGo Primo Next Gen) w/ USA map data
- Built-In Bluetooth® with hands-free calling and audio streaming/player control profiles (HFP/A2DP/AVRCP), phonebook support w/call history (PBAP), and external microphone
- SiriusXM-Ready™ (SXV300 Connect Vehicle Tuner Kit sold separately, SiriusXM subscription required)
- Direct USB control for iPod/iPhone devices
- Pandora Link - full control for Pandora app from an iPhone or Android device (album art, thumbs up/down, etc.)
- RGB Front panel illumination
- Front panel USB (1 Amp charging) and 3.5mm AV inputs
- Back-up camera input
- 10 Band EQ
- 160 Watts Max Power (40 x 4)
- 3-pair 6V RMS RCA line outputs (front/rear/sub)
- Subwoofer output with variable crossover
- Independent source volume control
- Built-in SWC interface (Must use PAC adapter)
- Wireless remote control included
Available: March 2016, MSRP: $349.99
VX3024
2DIN 6.2" TFT Multimedia Receiver with Bluetooth®
- Built-In Bluetooth® with hands-free calling and audio streaming/player control profiles (HFP/A2DP/AVRCP), phonebook support w/call history (PBAP), and external microphone
- Direct USB control for iPod/iPhone devices
- Pandora Link - full control for Pandora app from an iPhone or Android device (album art, thumbs up/down, etc.)
- Front Panel USB with 2.1 Amp charging, and 3.5mm AV inputs
- AM/FM RDS Tuner
- Back-up camera input
- 8 Band EQ
- 160 Watts Max Power (40 x 4)
- 3-pair 4V RMS RCA line outputs (front/rear/sub)
- Subwoofer output with variable crossover
- Independent source volume control
- Built-in SWC interface (Must use PAC adapter)
- Wireless remote control included
Available: March 2016, MSRP: $199.99
VX3014
1DIN 7" TFT Multimedia Receiver with Bluetooth®
- Built-In Bluetooth® with hands-free calling and audio streaming/player control profiles (HFP/A2DP/AVRCP), phonebook support w/call history (PBAP), and external microphone
- Direct USB control for iPod/iPhone devices
- Pandora Link - full control for Pandora app from an iPhone or Android device (album art, thumbs up/down, etc.)
- Front Panel USB with 2.1 Amp charging, and 3.5mm AV inputs
- AM/FM RDS Tuner
- Back-up camera input
- 8 Band EQ
- 160 Watts Max Power (40 x 4)
- 3-pair 4V RMS RCA line outputs (front/rear/sub)
- Subwoofer output with variable crossover
- Independent source volume control
- Built-in SWC interface (Must use PAC adapter)
- Wireless remote control included
Available: March 2016, MSRP: $199.99
Amplifiers:
Power250x2
- 2 Channel Amplifier
- 85 Watts RMS x 2, 4 Ohm
- 125 Watts RMS x 2, 2 Ohm
- 250 Watts RMS x 1, Bridged Mono
- High Pass / Low Pass Crossover, Bass EQ
- High Performance, Low Noise SMT Pre-Amp Design
- Low Profile Heat Sink
Available now, MSRP: $99.99
Power400x4
- 4 Channel Amplifier
- 75 Watts RMS x 4, 4 Ohm
- 100 Watts RMS x 4, 2 Ohm
- 200 Watts RMS x 2, Bridged Stereo 4 Ohm
- High Pass / Low Pass Crossover, Bass EQ
- High Performance, Low Noise SMT Pre-Amp Design
- Low Profile Heat Sink
Available now, MSRP: $129.99
Power500x1
- 1 Channel Amplifier
- 300 Watts RMS x 1, 4 Ohm
- 500 Watts RMS x 1, 2 Ohm
- Low Pass Crossover / Full Range Option, Bass EQ
- High Performance, Low Noise SMT Pre-Amp Design
- Low Profile Heat Sink
- Remote Bass Level Control Option (Controller sold separately)
Available now, MSRP: $149.99
Power760x5D Class D
- 5 Channel Amplifier
- 60 Watts RMS x 4, 4 Ohm
- 85 Watts RMS x 4, 2 Ohm
- 180 Watts RMS x 2, Bridged Stereo 4 Ohm
- Sub Channel: 225 Watts RMS, 4 Ohm / 400 Watts RMS, 2 Ohm
- High Pass / Low Pass Crossover, Bass EQ
- High Performance, Low Noise SMT Pre-Amp Design
- Low Profile Heat Sink
- Remote Bass Level Control Option (Controller sold separately)
Available now, MSRP: $299.99
Speakers & Subwoofers:
XS525
- 5.25” Coaxial Speaker, 4 Ohm
- 20mm Low Mass Silk Dome Tweeter
- Injected Polypropylene Cone w/ Mica
- Nitrile Rubber Surround
- 10 Ounce Magnet
- 60 Watts RMS / 240 Watts Peak
XS5768
- 5” x 7” / 6” x 8” Coaxial Speaker, 4 Ohm
- 25mm Low Mass Silk Dome Tweeter
- Injected Polypropylene Cone w/ Mica
- Nitrile Rubber Surround
- 13 Ounce Magnet
- 70 Watts RMS / 280 Watts Peak
XS650
- 6.5” Coaxial Speaker, 4 Ohm
- 25mm Low Mass Silk Dome Tweeter
- Injected Polypropylene Cone w/ Mica
- Nitrile Rubber Surround
- 13 Ounce Magnet
- 70 Watts RMS / 280 Watts Peak
XS6090
- 6” x 9” Triaxial Speaker, 4 Ohm
- 25mm Low Mass Silk Dome Tweeter & 13mm Low Mass Silk Dome Super Tweeter
- Injected Polypropylene Cone w/ Mica
- Nitrile Rubber Surround
- 20 Ounce Magnet
- 100 Watts RMS / 400 Watts Peak
XS10s
- 10” Subwoofer, Single Voice Coil, 4 Ohm
- 2” Aluminum Voice Coil Former
- Injected Polypropylene Cone
- Nitrile Rubber Surround
- Nomex Reinforced Spider for Increased Linearity
- Heavy Duty Motor Structure w/ 30 Ounce Magnet
- Optimized Parameters for Closed / Ported Enclosures
- 250 Watts RMS / 1000 Watts Peak
XS12s
- 12” Subwoofer, Single Voice Coil, 4 Ohm
- 2” Aluminum Voice Coil Former
- Injected Polypropylene Cone
- Nitrile Rubber Surround
- Nomex Reinforced Spider for Increased Linearity
- Heavy Duty Motor Structure w/ 40 Ounce Magnet
- Optimized Parameters for Closed / Ported Enclosures
- 350 Watts RMS / 1400 Watts Peak
