KICKER Refreshes CXA Amplifiers and Adds PXA1250.1 at SEMA 2026
KICKER’s SEMA 2026 amplifier announcements include six refreshed CXA models and the IP66/IP67-rated PXA1250.1 mono amplifier.
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KICKER Refreshes CXA Amplifiers and Adds PXA1250.1 at SEMA 2026
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Patrick reaffirms LCI merger agreement after competing proposal
Patrick’s existing LCI merger agreement remains in place while a competing nonbinding proposal is evaluated.
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Remembering Ted Sharp, founder of Audio Enhancers
Remembering Audio Enhancers founder Ted Sharp and his contribution to the speaker-enclosure industry.
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Radio Still Leads In-Car Listening Among EV Users, Edison Reports
Edison compares in-car audio habits among EV users and the overall population. Radio remains the leading platform, while streaming takes a larger EV share.
Paul Galanos |
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DS18 Survey Points to Clearer Sound and Speaker-First Upgrades
DS18’s company-sponsored survey explores upgrade priorities. We look at its findings alongside the limits of the unweighted sample.
Paul Galanos |
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GENEVO Adds Regional Dealer Support Across Texas and the TOLA Market
An October 13 appointment gives GENEVO America a local representative team in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas. Here is what changed.
Paul Galanos |
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2027 Mobile Electronics Awards Reach the Finalist Stage
Voting is over and the 2027 MEA awards have moved to the finalist stage. The next milestones are November submissions, December judging and February winners.
Paul Galanos |
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iDataStart CARKIT Launches in Canada, With U.S. Expansion Expected in 2027
ADS has introduced a new remote-start and security platform in Canada. Its integrated antenna is the headline change, while a U.S. launch remains a 2027 plan.
Paul Galanos |
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Yanfeng and Tonly Team Up on Future In-Car Audio Systems
A new supplier partnership brings interior integration and speaker technology together, without announcing a specific vehicle or aftermarket product.
Paul Galanos |
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Modus Updates Its Audio Roadmap: AIM Receivers Available, Apex Planned for 2027
Modus separates what it says is available now from the amplifier and speaker products still on its roadmap.
Paul Galanos |
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Mobile Solutions Truck Trim Templates Put the Finish in Focus
Three template styles give fabricators a starting point for custom truck subwoofer trim, with the enclosure itself still built and fitted separately.
Paul Galanos |
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Metra Introduces Sound Stage and a New Bass-Upgrade Path
Metra’s October 28 announcement brings Sound Stage branding and a separate bass-focused package. Here is how the two upgrade paths differ.
Paul Galanos |
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JBL’s SEMA 2026 Preview: RALLYBAR Gen 2 and Compact Bass
JBL’s latest SEMA preview gives recreational-vehicle and compact-bass shoppers a watchlist—not a reason to skip fitment planning.
Paul Galanos |
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AudioControl EPIC X5 at SEMA 2026: Its First 15-Inch Subwoofer
AudioControl’s EPIC X5 preview includes its first 15-inch subwoofer. Here is what is announced, what remains unknown and what to ask before planning a system.
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