DS18 PROJECT360 at SEMA 2026: Three Custom Builds Announced
DS18 plans PROJECT360’s first SEMA appearance, three custom audio builds, and a JUCA visit. Here’s what the show announcement means for audio enthusiasts.
Paul Galanos |
12V Industry Updates – Tagged "car audio"
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2027 MEA Awards Voting Opens for Retailers and Installers
The 2027 MEA Industry Awards have moved into voting. Review the honorees, check ballot eligibility and vote early: the organizer’s published closing dates differ.
Paul Galanos |
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How to Tune a Car Audio DSP: A Plain-English Guide to Time Alignment, EQ, Crossovers, and Clean Output
A DSP can make a car audio system sound dramatically better — or dramatically wrong if you start without a plan. This plain-English guide walks through gain staging, crossovers, time...
Paul Galanos |
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MECA World Finals 2026: Car Audio Competition Heads to Cookeville October 17–18
MECA's 2026 World Finals arrive in Cookeville, Tennessee on October 17–18, featuring both Sound Pressure and Sound Quality competition. Whether you’re following the loudest builds or the most refined installs,...
Paul Galanos |
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SEMA Show 2026 Preview: Car Audio, Connected Tech, Marine Sound, and Off-Road Builds to Watch
The 2026 SEMA Show (November 3–6, Las Vegas) will feature 100+ mobile electronics brands including KICKER, Rockford Fosgate, Alpine, and Stinger. Here’s what car audio fans, truck owners, boaters, and...
Paul Galanos |
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Sony Is Leaving North American Aftermarket Car Audio: What Buyers and Owners Should Know
Sony is exiting the North American aftermarket car audio business, with sales reported through December 31, 2026 and support continuing into March 2027. Here’s what current owners should do now...
Paul Galanos |
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MB Quart Announces Ford Maverick Audio Kits: Speakers, Complete Systems and Under-Seat Bass
MB Quart has announced a full lineup of vehicle-specific audio upgrades for the 2022+ Ford Maverick — from a front-speaker kit to a 700W Stage 4 system and an under-seat...
Paul Galanos |
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ALPINE Selects VOXX As Exclusive U.S. Distribution Partner To Drive Next Phase Of Growth
Alps Alpine North America has announced VOXX By Gentex Corporation as ALPINE's exclusive U.S. distributor starting January 1, 2027 — a major move designed to strengthen dealer support, expand market...
Paul Galanos |
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2026 Car Audio Trends: What Drivers Actually Care About
Six trends are shaping car audio in 2026: compact subwoofers with real output, better heat management, efficient amplifiers, balanced loudspeakers, smarter signal processing, and a more educated buying market. Here's...
Paul Galanos |
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The Head Unit of 2030: What's Actually Coming and Why It Matters
CarPlay and Android Auto dominated the last decade. Now they're showing their age. We break down the open-platform features consumers are demanding, why Android-based head units are already shipping in...
Paul Galanos |
