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LOUDER AND LOUDER Here we go again! Years upon years of involvement in the aftermarket car audio game have helped us build countless connections across the industry, and this special mobile electronics issue is dedicated to them! You may have noticed in recent PASMAG issues that we frequently showcase “Builds to Follow,” a sort of mini-feature section to highlight some builders who fit into the theme of the issue at hand.

For this mobile electronics issue, we start off with those dedicated individuals who make up the competition audio scene, with builds to follow from MECA, IASCA, and dB DRA. We also take a look at three very different feature vehicles, which go above and beyond to attain show-worthy

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n July 1998 the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) passed a trade regulation rule regarding power output claims for amplifiers used in home audio products.

Basically, the rule states that whenever any power output is expressed (in Watts or otherwise) it should come from a standardized measurement and should include a full disclosure of the amplifier bandwidth, number of channels and measured distortion.

Because of this rule and the political power of the FTC, home audio amplifiers have become fairly consistent and for the most part an honorable product category when it comes to claimed power.

However, if you expect this same sort of ethical and honorable behavior from the car audio market, you’ll be sorely disappointed.

Here at Cogent Audio Labs, I measure hundreds of all sorts of amplifiers every year, including several dozen

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CAVEAT EMPTOR! (BUYER BEWARE)

car audio amplifiers. Because I have been doing this job for the last 30 years, I’ve seen a dramatic shift in the ethical advertisement of power. Back in the 1980s and 1990s when the car audio amplifier market was still in it’s fledgling and formative years, the vast majority of manufacturers published fairly accurate power specifications. As the market became more competitive, new brands popped up seemingly overnight, including perhaps some brands who lacked the engineering expertise of their competitors, or who were trying to simply sell at the lowest possible price began to fudge the numbers. These deceptive and dishonest practices got bad enough that many of the best manufacturers and the Consumer Electronics Association (now known as the CTA) worked together to develop a standard that would help level the playing field for the consumer. The result was known as CEA-2006, and then later revised as

CEA-2006B. Products that were tested to this standard and published honest power ratings were allowed to put the CEA logo on the package in an effort to let consumers know the published specifications were real. However, not all manufacturers, even some ethical and honorable ones, were keen on using this new standard, and real consumer awareness never really caught on.

At this point, it’s important to point out that there are still many honest and ethical car audio companies, and not all of them use the CEA logo on their products, but without it you just never know what you’re getting. A basic rule of thumb that can be applied is price. You do get what you pay for, generally speaking.

The downside of this is with only a handful of quality brands using the standard and the logo, many other less ethical brands have decided to put whatever number on the box that

makes it sell. As an example, I just measured a top selling amplifier (over 100,000 of these are sold annually) from one of the popular online retailers and the results were shocking, and saddening.

On the box, and in the manual, the power was stated as 4 x 100 watts. Also, on the box and on the amplifier itself it said in bright letters, “400 Watts.” The retail price of the amp? $69.95.

When I first unpacked the amp and saw those claims, I was immediately skeptical, if for no other reason than the amplifier was equipped with a 15 ampere fuse. Basic Ohm’s law math would indicate that even if the amplifier had 100% perfect efficiency (not physically possible) it could only produce 216 watts. When I measured the amps actual power, it only developed 22 watts per channel, for a whopping 88 watts total. This amplifier wouldn’t make 400 watts if you lit it on fire! But there it was, for all to be misled on the box, on the product, and in the manual.

At some point, I’m pretty sure these kinds of ridiculously fraudulent claims are going to come to a head, probably in a courtroom somewhere due to a large, potentially bankrupting class action lawsuit. And then, the car audio manufacturers are likely to face the same rules and regulations from the FTC as the home audio market did.

When the CEA-2006 standard was created, the goal was to have a self-regulating industry. Obviously that has failed, so it seems inevitable that the FTC will be called upon to step in and protect consumers from these fraudulent manufacturers.

Until then, buyer beware!

“AT SOME POINT, I’M PRETTY SURE THESE KINDS OF RIDICULOUSLY FRAUDULENT CLAIMS ARE GOING TO COME TO A HEAD, PROBABLY IN A COURTROOM SOMEWHERE DUE TO A LARGE, POTENTIALLY BANKRUPTING CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT.”

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COMPETITION'S

NOT DEAD Story and Photography by

2018 EMMA European Carmedia Championship Trophy Presentation

Klifton Keplinger

Competition is not a virtuous deed, and is a divisive subject. Someone must lose for another to win. So, what is it that drives us to compete with our audio systems in contests?

“IF YOU AIN'T FIRST, YOU'RE LAST.”

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do it from the desire to be right. Competition is a method — a measurement tool — to justify our decisions, right or wrong.

Winning gives the feeling of credibility that our choices are the best.

Whether it's the vehicle we choose, the brands we use, the people we affiliate ourselves with, or plain luck.

Nobody wants to be wrong.

IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO EXPERIENCES

I grew up in a rural area of the Pacific Northwest during the 90s. The closest I got to car audio competition as a teenager was in magazines and on the internet. Until I moved to Nash-

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ville, Tennessee and attended my first real car audio event, the 1999 dB Drag Finals in Louisville, Kentucky. I felt like a 6-year-old going to the World's Fair.

All at once, I saw things and met people in real life! I met Alma Gates; she signed my t-shirt. Overwhelmed with sensory overload, that event changed my perspective forever. Shortly after, I discovered MECA and commissioner Steve Stern, who lived nearby. This allowed me to work with others to write the initial MECA SQL rule book, which built relationships with people who remain a massive part of my life today.

One of those people is Scott Buwalda, who I'd followed for years. Another is my wife of 15 years now, who was at

the first competition I participated in.

I work in the industry for Hybrid Audio, which has allowed me to see and hear car audio on a worldwide scale. In all that, I have one major takeaway: We can only define an experience by the experiences we've had to that point.

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Criticism of car audio competition in all its eras is common. In 1991, Richard Clark said "We need to work on show organization and unification.

Unless we do more to develop this into a spectator sport, it will never become more than a bunch of guys competing in small circles." Those criticisms are familiar for anyone involved over the past 28 years, and it's proven to be the outcome for modern day SQ competition in the United States. But that's OK - we need to embrace it for what it

Manville Smith’s Celica, on the far right, in the judging lanes at the 1989 IASCA Finals in Tempe, AZ.

WE'RE SIMILAR, BUT DIFFERENT

Everyone views competition with a different set of values, desires, and experiences which change over time.

If a competitor from the past has an experience that's limited to a specific timeframe, and they were either very successful or unsuccessful during that time, then their particular experience will guide how they view competition.

I diagnose those who only reminisce about the "good old days" in car audio with “Uncle Rico” syndrome. They remember their high school years as the glory days for everyone, when they could "throw a football over them mountains," but competition's highschool era also had large crowds of people and participants. Competition proved more people wrong - by sending them away without a prize - than right. If someone was there for no other reason than to get together and party, then it was OK. However, that left the remaining participants, who wanted more, out in the cold without reason to come back.

2017 EMMA Eurofinals Sound Quality Vehicles — Photo credit: Klifton Keplinger

is, with those participating now. Car audio and SQ competition have grown up alongside those involved. We don't need to go back to high school with the party atmosphere and bikini contests. The desires and priorities of those involved are responsible for the shifting landscape. It has evolved into something different.

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NOT DEAD

Dale Skaggs (gray shirt) receives the first EMMA award in the United States, flanked by the EMMA UK judging team, at the 2019 SQOLOGY for Parkinson’s Research III event in Georgia

IT'S DIFFERENT NOW

Over the years, many events became a low-quality experience for SQ competitors. Event promoters tend to cater to SPL, and as the differences between SPL and SQ broaden, the outcome of combining them gets worse. It's like trying to connect soccer and basketball because they both have a ball. Recently, there's been a collective effort to push SQ competition into its own sphere. Taking into account the priorities of those involved, all the organizations (IASCA, MECA, and EMMA) have engaged in supporting this community, and the result is a better experience for everyone. There's been

2018 SQOLOGY Steel Valley Regional VII event

participation on a worldwide scale, with individuals from the U.S. judging at the 2018 EMMA Eurofinals in Salzburg, Austria, and the entire judging team from EMMA UK participating at SQOLOGY's event in Georgia, where 100% of the registered vehicles competed in IASCA, MECA, and EMMA, as well as install. SQOLOGY has recently teamed with Qobuz to use their streaming service as a media source, and the 'Qobuz Demo Challenge' will make spectators an active part of the event's outcome. It's observable that the criticisms are being addressed with those currently participating.

ENJOY THE MUSIC

2018 SQOLOGY for Parkinson’s Research II event in Georgia

The memories, the relationships, the travel, the highs, the lows, the personalities, the egos, the humility, the new places, the familiar places, the arguments, the agreements, the builds, and the music.

All that and more are what add up to the experience we call competition. It's not dead. Competition gives us a motive, a reason, a time, and a place where we can gather to share a common interest. To all who are participating in any capacity, thank you! To anyone who isn't involved because of a past or another's experience, we all encourage you to give it a chance.

Give it a minute, get involved, find a friend, and enjoy the music.

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RAFAEL CAPONE 2005 HUMMER H2 @soulasylumh2

LOCATION › ATLANTA, GA CLUB › NOKTURNAL

afael Capone has been interested in car audio and custom cars since he was just a kid, and has been building cars since 1990. He was at Spring Break Nationals in 2013 with his old competition Camaro when he saw - and heard - a white truck with a motorized bed full of speakers. The build was so awe-inspiring that Capone decided he would build something of his own back in Atlanta. Once back in Atlanta, he picked up a 2005 Hummer H2, largely because of its unlimited potential as a sound-stage. He thanks Traffic Jam Motorsports for their instrumental role in building the vehicle he now calls the “Soul Asylum H2.” With great design ideas from their top fabricator, Michael Bischoff, they managed to fit 82 speakers and 11 amplifiers in total, and included his biggest desire - the motorized lifting top hat full of gear! Today, the Hummer holds three MECA World Champion SQL titles, and has spent multiple years as the MECA SQL state champion.

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 EXTERIOR: K&N (cold air intake, air filter)  EXHAUST: Flow Master dual exhaust  WHEELS: Diablo wheels - 28-inch  EXTERIOR: Red chrome vinyl wrap + Widebody kit + Tiarra 4-piece grille + Motorized lifting top hat + Oracle lighting  INTERIOR: Traffic Jams Motorsports custom interior + Stone Grips light-up steering wheel  AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: MMATS (12inch Juggernauts (4), 8-inch drivers (10), 6-inch drivers (8), super tweeters (24), CX10s (4) compression drivers (4), DTX series 10-inch subwoofers (20), DTX150c compression drivers (12) DTX250c (2), Procast 12inch subwoofers (4), HD4000.1 amplifiers (2), M3000.1 amplifier, HiFi 4250D amplifiers (5), HiFi 6150D amplifiers (2), prototype HiFi 3K amplifier, CX612 crossover DSP (2), MEQ-5 in-line EQ + Audio Control DM 810 DSP + T-Spec (V12 series speaker wire, V10 series speaker wire, competition RCA cables) + Shuriken high-performance batteries (8)  SPONSORS: Traffic Jam Motorsports + MMATS + Stone Grips + Audio Control + Metra Electronics + T-Spec + Ballistic Sound Damping + Shuriken HighPerformance Batteries + The Install Bay

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BRUCE MILLER 2012 TOYOTA 4RUNNER @lowcel

LOCATION › CHARLESTON, WV CLUB › AUDIO X / MOREL / ZAPCO / SSQ

ruce Miller had been out of the car audio scene for a while when he picked up his 2012 Toyota 4Runner to haul his race bikes to and from the track, without any plans to modify the vehicle other than an upgraded set of speakers and a subwoofer. In July of 2015, Miller had a rough accident on track, break several bones and requiring multiple surgeries. About six months after the crash, he got tired of sitting around, and he began to look into modern day car audio to see how much it had changed.

Miller decided he would set aside some money for a simple audio system, and during that time he met a guy named Joseph Davis who convinced him to go to an audio show just for fun. It didn’t take long to reignite the addiction he once had. After building the system himself, he needed tuning assistance, and went over to Chris Zenner the human RTA. Since Zenner’s passing, Steve Cook at Audio X has been his audio tuner and good friend.

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 WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Level 8 MK6 wheels - 17-inch + Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S tires - 285/70/17 (f/r) + Custom center caps + Power Stop (drilled/slotted rotors, pads)  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Bilstein (5100 adjustable struts, 5100 rear shocks) + Daystar 1.5-inch spring spacers  EXTERIOR: N-Fab Nerf bars + Custom Car Grilles mesh grille  INTERIOR: LED interior lighting + Covercraft dash mat + Focal Blackhole tiles + Sound Barrier MX-4 + Custom pillars and doors by Steve Cook + Custom Printed Acoustics rear pods  AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: Kenwood DNX994S head unit + Tru Technology Class A 2-channel line driver + Helix DSP Pro MK2 DSP + Zapco (Z150.6 AP amplifier, Z400.2 AP amplifiers (2)) + Morel (Supremo SW9 speakers, Elate Ti 3.5-inch mid-range speakers, MT350 tweeters, Ultimo Titanium SC 12-inch subwoofers) + Audible Physics Ram 3a rear fill speakers + Straight Wires + Blue Jean Cables + Dookie Cables + KnuKonceptz power wires + XS Power (D3400 battery, D3400R battery, Ultra Caps) + Viper 5305V alarm w/ SmartStart + Tuned by Steve Cook  SPONSORS: Audio X + Zapco + Morel + Straight Wires

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PAUL ADAMS 2008 LEXUS GS460 @palldat

LOCATION › HARBOR CITY, CA CLUB › TRUE TRU TECHNOLOGY

aul Adams has always had a thing for big body reliable sedans, and had already built a Lexus GS300 before he started his 2008 Lexus GS460 build. Having been around the car audio scene since the late 1990s, it was only natural progression that the GS460 ended up with a quality audio system. With an emphasis on a stealth install that maintained his vehicle’s practicality, the system is damn near invisible from inside the cabin. Today, he is the back-to-back Street Class World Champion.

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WHEELS / TIRES: Niche Targa Amethyst wheels - 20-inch + Toyo Proxes 4 Plus - 235/35/20 (f), 275/30/20 (r)  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: HKS Hipermax IV coilovers  EXTERIOR: 6K HID headlight bulbs + LED fog lights  AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: Apple (iPad Pro 9.7, iPhone XS Max) + HiBy R6 Pro DAP + Samsung Note4 + Alpine PXE-0850s DSP + TRU Technology (custom 4-channel class-A line amplifier, custom 8-channel line amplifier) + Audio Development (MM1 tweeters, custom 2-way passive rear fill) + ESA Bass 3-inch mid-range speakers + W600 mid-bass + Vipera 15-inch subwoofer + Bespoke Mobile Audio custom cables and interconnects  SPONSORS: LEXService + TRU Technology + Bespoke Mobile Audio

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MICHAEL MYERS 2016 SCION iM @spkrmn22

ichael Myers’ 2016 Scion iM audio build is the result of a totalled previous build, which was wrecked before he owned this car. In the summer of 2016 he picked up his Scion iM and got to work. Through the next few months, he installed as much equipment as he could, and the car has been in a constant state of evolution since then. Most of the work has been done in Myers’ driveway! In addition to all the mobile electronics, the interior of the car has been treated to a healthy dose of sound deadening for maximum loudness.

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 EXTERIOR: Heise LED headlights  AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: Clarion NX706 head unit + Arc Audio PS8 DSP + Zapco Z-150.6 AP amplifiers (2) + Audible Physics (Avatar 1 tweeters, RG100 midrange speakers, RAM 6 mid-bass speakers) + Hybrid Audio Clarus 15 subwoofer + Wirez power cable + Audioquest signal cable  SPONSORS: Audible Physics + Zapco

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STEVEN HEAD

1990 CHEVROLET BLAZER CLUB › TEAM AUDIONUTZ / TEAM ARC AUDIO

teven Head found himself interested in cars from a young age, largely thanks to family members who were into drag racing and hot rods. In 1985, Head became addicted to car audio. After building a few variations of audio systems in his old 1976 Dodge Aspen, he began to tinker with audio equipment more when he got a job building conversion vans to develop some crafting skills. Down to road, he would build his next two vehicles with custom interior rebuilds, careful planning, and some craftsmanship expertise.

During his time in the competition scene, Head found himself drawn to the first generation of Chevrolet Blazer, and had even seen some of the best ground-pounding systems of the era in that platform.

He finally found one that needed some work, and finished the car with a no-nonsense SQ audio system with an emphasis on maximum sound performance while maintaining ease of serviceability.

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 ENGINE: Edelbrock (intake manifold, 650 carburetor) + Vintage Air low-mount A/C compressor + Aluminum 4-row radiator + SPAL high-flow electric fans + Holley Mighty Mite fuel pump  EXHAUST: Hedman headers + Dynomax mufflers  DRIVETRAIN: TCI Street Fighter built GM 700R4 transmission + 3000 RPM stall  WHEELS / TIRES: M.B. Motoring Old Skool wheels - 17x8 (f), 17x9.5 (r) + Kumho Ecsta tires  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Belltech 3-inch drop spindles + Gabriel shocks + McGaughy’s front drop springs + Modified rear leaf springs w/ 4-inch drop blocks  EXTERIOR: Billet grille + Stylin’ Concepts rollpan + Custom vinyl wrap INTERIOR: Custom (dashboard, speaker tower array, interior panel rebuild, relocated seats) + Cyberdyne digital gauges + Soft upholstery treatment throughout  AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: Sony (CDX-C90 head unit, XDP-4000X processor, 7-inch LCD monitor) + Arc Audio (PS-8 processor, 2150SE amplifier) + Celestra VA-210 amplifiers (3) + Focal (TLR tweeters, JM Labs 7-inch Kevlar mid-range speakers) + Dynaudio MW172 mid-bass speakers + Oz Audio 300H free-air subwoofers + Audioquest Toslink digital cable + Clarity Cable RCAs + Kinetik HC2400BLU batteries (2) + Xstatic Bat Cap Minicap 10F capacitors (2) + Sparked Innovations RBX-4CH distribution center + Stinger (power cables, connectors, distribution blocks, 60A power supply) + Dynamic Control damping products SPONSORS: Arc Audio + Dynaudio USA + Stinger/AAMP of America + Dynamic Control + Xstatic

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LARRY CHIJNER 2014 BMW 428ix LOCATION › CORAOPOLIS, PA CLUB › TEAM HYBRID AUDIO

Larry Chijner has been involved in the car audio scene since his first car, a 1993 Cadillac Eldorado. Being a guitar and piano player, music was always in Chijner’s veins, but once he was introduced to car audio he was immediately hooked. He won his first show, and the rest is history. In 2005, Chijner retired from competition, but stayed involved in the scene by judging and promoting shows. When he picked up his 2014 BMW 428ix, what started with some simple mods to make it sound better quickly snowballed into a competition-ready audio build. Coming out of retirement was easy!

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LOCATION › MODESTO, CA CLUB › TEAM ARC AUDIO

rian Mitchell works at Arc Audio as an inside sales manager, and also has his own shop where he creates custom builds for research and development purposes. Needless to say, he is heavily involved in the car audio industry. When it came time to build something of his own, he picked up a 2014 Cadillac ELR because of its complexity, which allowed for more R&D throughout the build.

Because it is an R&Dplatform, the car needed to be able to drive across the country, as well as remain serviceable. Thanks to Mitchell’s expertise, the ELR is one of the most unique competition audio builds out there!

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 ENGINE: Custom upgraded electric power mapping  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: B&G Springs  EXTERIOR: Custom team decals  INTERIOR: Custom fabricated (interior panels, trunk setup) + Fabric dash mat + Street Glow LED Products lighting  AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: Arc Audio (SE 4200 component amplifiers (2), SE 2300 subwoofer amplifier, RS 1.0 tweeters, RS 4.0 mid-range speakers, RS 6.0 midbass, Black Series 10D2 subwoofer, PS8PRO DSPs (2)) + Nav-TV M650 GM radio interface + Stinger (wire, fuse blocks) + Dynamat sound damping + K40 radar/laser defense system + Rydeen 360-degree camera system + Compuster alarm w/ remote start and tracking  SPONSORS: Arc Audio + Nav TV + Dynamat + Stinger Electronics + K40 + Compustar + Rydeen

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JACKIE HOEY 1992 ISUZU TROOPER @purpledivabasshead

LOCATION › RED DEER, AB

ackie Hoey started competing in competition audio back in 1999 just for a short season in a Saturn SL2. From there she took a hiatus until around 2012 with her Jeep Liberty. In 2015, the 1992 Isuzu Trooper you see here went up for sale, and she brought it home with intentions to turn it into her new competition vehicle and become the loudest female competitor in the scene. This determination earned her the Extreme 5K ring in both 2016 and 2017. Since then, Hoey has been collecting accolades, including a six week stint as the Extreme No Limit world record holder.

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JEREMY KOUGH 1987 SEAT TERRA LOCATION › AUBURN, KY CLUB › DB REVOLUTION

eremy Kough is no stranger to building vehicles for the world of competition audio. While he was serving in the Navy in 2003, a MECA show ended up in Virginia Beach, which is the first place he competed in a true audio competition. When he retired his previous record-setting builds, he set his sights on the uncommon 1987 Seat Terra you see here. He knew the platform had potential for a seriously loud audio build, so he got to work right away.

Since completing the build with four 18-inch subwoofers and eight 7,500 W amplifiers from Sundown Audio, the build is as loud as they come, and as such has earned Kough some accolades since its completion. Last year was his first year at finals with the Terra, and earned him two titles!

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 AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: dB Rev/Sundown Audio (c18-inch subwoofers (4), 7500 W amplifiers (8)) + XS Power Super Capacitors

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BRIAN NYMAN 1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE @briannyman

LOCATION › SACRAMENTO, CA CLUB › DC AUDIO

rian Nyman fell in love with car audio when he was just 10 years old and would hear cars coming down his street blasting music. Once he was old enough, he had a racing truck of his own, and traded it to his brother for a 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe that his brother had purchased brand new. As soon as he got the car, he knew he wanted to build a show-stopping audio system, and has since been a top contender at dB DRA events all over. “Car audio is going to be in my blood until the day I die,” Nyman says. “My casket will have speakers in it.”

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A battery is a battery, right? For many, the answer is obvious, but for those who would like a little light shed on this subject, let’s take a quick look at the differences between a basic starting battery and the alternatives. Batteries have been used to start vehicles for over a century now.

A simple internet search reveals the technology in a standard starting battery has changed very little since their introduction in a 1912 Cadillac. The world waved bye-bye to those pesky and dangerous engine hand cranks, and let an electric motor do the job.

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the automotive industry grows and innovates on both the OEM and aftermarket levels, the demands placed on the battery have only increased. From what was a basic starting battery application, the addition of radios, upgraded factory stereo options, winches, GPS, light bars, aftermarket sound systems, and air systems means the battery technology must also keep up. And yet, often the last thing most folks in the automotive enthusiast community want to upgrade is the battery - until their weekend is interrupted by the very thing they overlooked.

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Let’s quickly outline some of the unique challenges car audio and modern vehicles bring to batteries: Extreme Heat and Cold Temperature extremes can wreak havoc on a battery's ability to start and cycle.

Vibration Most city and highway driving won’t generate large amounts of vibration, but roads aren’t kept in the best of shape nowadays, and there are plenty of people going off-road, especially in trucks or at race events. Batteries need to be built strongly to hold up to years of constant vibration.

Accessories As noted earlier, the introduction of electronics places increased demand on the battery, especially if these electronics are in use when the engine is not running. Many times if there are enough accessories (such as multiple amplifiers or light bars), the vehicle may need multiple batteries and/or a high output alternator.

Deep Discharge Light bars and sound systems will often be used while the engine is off, and the battery is not receiving the support of the vehicle charging system. A starting battery will fail prematurely in these circumstances.

A starting battery is designed to deliver a short burst of energy quickly.

After doing its job, the battery is immediately charged back up by the vehicle charging system (generator, alternator, or stator). Like most batteries, a starting battery is filled with electrolyte (sulfuric acid) and a series of 2-volt lead plates. The plates in a starting battery are composed of a sponge lead. This composition works very well for doing one thing: starting a vehicle. However, these spongey plates, as one might imagine, can deteriorate quickly when subjected to other factors beyond the scope of starting the engine.

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Obviously, the challenges to a battery in a modern vehicle are not going to lessen any time soon. In fact, it’s in our very nature to demand more, to want to go further, and to do more. So, what is one to do?

Fortunately, we have boats to thank for the first innovation in battery technology. Boats need to do two things: turn the engine(s) over, and run the house (lighting, navigation, etc.). To this end, the dual-purpose battery was born. A dual-purpose battery has thicker, cast lead plates that can stand up to deep discharge events and recover completely after being charged back up. Unlike a true deep cycle battery, the plates are a little thinner to allow for the fast and efficient energy bursts to start the engine, but not so thin that they fail when cycled down. Dual-purpose batteries solve some of our most essential challenges.

Great! Problem solved, right? Not quite. While a dual-purpose battery will perform much better than the traditional starting battery, other issues remain. The dual-purpose battery solves the issue presented by running gizmos and gadgets, but our

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little list of challenges still has some unchecked boxes.

Without getting bogged down in too much detail, suffice it to say the traditional dual-purpose marine battery struggles to crank in temperature extremes, is subject to failure from vibration-rich environments, and if stored for more than a 3-4 weeks will need to be kept on a charge tender.

Further, most dual-purpose batteries will require watering. Get out your safety glasses, gloves, acid-resistant apron, and turkey baster!

Enter the maintenance-free, highcompression, thin plate, pure lead, AGM battery (referred to as TPPL).

These TPPL batteries not only address the same issues the once beloved marine battery addresses, but they have some other nifty innovations to tout.

First, like dual-purpose, the plate construction is cast for strength.

However, the grids that compose plates are made up of thin strands of criss-crossed leads. This thin-plate design allows for high rates of charge and discharge. In other words, the batteries can crank hard and charge fast. With the increased demands

and usage of the battery’s capacity, the ability to readily absorb charge is critical.

Additionally, the batteries themselves have very low internal resistance. This equates to a very low rate of self-discharge. Put it away fully charged and come back in 6-8 months. Then there’s the issue with temperature extremes. This is a signature feature of AGM batteries - they are much more tolerant to hot and cold environments than any other battery design or chemistry. Flooded and lithium faring the most poorly, while gel is very similar to AGM in this regard.

Further, that part about “highcompression” needs to be explained.

During manufacturing of an AGM battery, each cell is packed into the battery case under high-compression.

When subjected to vibration, the plates are held in place by the absorbed glass mat and case surrounding it.

Finally, maybe your vehicle is stock standard, no frills, gas and go.

In this case, you will at least want to consider picking up an external charger to keep that basic battery at the

right voltage while the vehicle sits.

Then again, there are still reasons to upgrade the factory battery. Peace of mind for years to come, knowing that you won’t need to replace that battery, and the fact that you can add some of those accessories you really want down the road.

With the growing demands of newer vehicles like more electronic systems (most vehicles have dozens of computers - some are closer to a hundred!), bigger factory stereo systems, “start-stop” functionality (which requires an EFB or AGM battery), and other improvements, the battery you choose is becoming more important than ever. Performance vehicles have been seeing this importance for years with the improvements coming from computer-controlled engines in racing - those computers can only record and optimize the performance as long as they’re kept powered properly! Car audio competitors have known the importance of quality batteries for decades, and that’s why thin plate AGM batteries have been trusted there for so long. AGM has the track record and reliability that so many people demand. It’s an easy choice!

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CLARITY • QUALITY • TONALITY • DYNAMICS • PRECISION

RS 1.0 SPEAKER SIZE SPEAKER TYPE POWER HANDLING (PEAK) POWER HANDLING (RMS)

25MM TWEETER 120 WATTS 60 WATTS

RS 6.0 SPEAKER SIZE 6.5” SPEAKER TYPE MIDRANGE -RAW DRIVER POWER HANDLING (PEAK) 200 WATTS POWER HANDLING (RMS) 80 WATTS

ACOUSTIC BLISS THE NEW ARC AUDIO RS REFERENCE SERIES continues our ongoing tradition of setting new industry standards with optimum performance and acoustical precision ideal for any level of enthusiast or audiophile.

Designed for todays Hi-End DSP controlled multi-channel active sound systems the RS Series the RS Series is a true testimate to engineering and technology without compromise to quality and without the need to take a second mortgage on your home to obtain it!

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AUDIOCONTROL

AC-BT24 Bluetooth Streamer & Programmer $149.99 | AudioControl.com The AC-BT24 enables high definition Bluetooth audio streaming (aptX HD support) and programming for AudioControl DSP products featuring the option port.

Stream high-res audio directly to the DM-810 and DM-608 DSP, or the D-6.1200 DSP amplifier, and program the DSP simultaneously. The AC-BT24 also allows for complete DSP setup and programming using the DM Smart DSP app for iOS and Android.

COMPUSTAR

Protect your vehicle from theft with this CompuStar alarm kit.

It emits a high-pitched, six-tone siren and has a blue LED to discourage others from stealing your vehicle or its contents.

This CompuStar alarm kit includes two remote transmitters with a range of 200 feet. All CompuStar systems are fully upgradeable. You can add extended range, 2-way remotes to receive instant alarm alerts, or you can add DroneMobile to get unlimited range smartphone control and GPS tracking.

KICKER

CK8 Full-Spec Complete Power Kit $149.95 | Kicker.com CK8 Full-Spec complete power kits feature the most convenient package for easy amp installation with K-series accessories and top-quality, Hyper-Flex power, ground, and turn-on. Easy-to-use speaker wire and interconnects provide high performance in an ultra-compact design. The comprehensive kit includes heavy duty fuses and AFS fuse holders, terminals, zip ties, and spade and ground lugs.

Another year of Kicker amplifier warranty is awarded when the kit is purchased with the amp.

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Building from a legacy of trusted professional audio measurement products, the DM-RTA brings the vital tools you rely on to one indispensable interface. Populated with every connector AudioControl could think of, and coupled with the new DM-RTA app, AudioControl’s DM-RTA helps you take your audio installations to new levels of perfection and control. The DM-RTA connects to a Mac or PC via USB, or to a phone or tablet via Bluetooth using the AC-BT24 Bluetooth Streamer.

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COMPUSTAR

PRO T12 Compustar.com

The Compustar PRO T12 is the industry's most powerful and premium solution for vehicle remote start and security.

Equipped with industry-leading 3-mile range, you will be able to start your car or truck from nearly anywhere. The PRO T12 is also equipped with 2-way technology, so that even if you can't see your car or truck, you will still receive confirmation that your vehicle is locked and/or started.

FULLRIVER BATTERY

Boom Mat Vibration Damping Material & Speaker Performance Kit $20.59 | DesignEngineering.com

FT16V830-24 Full Throttle Series HighPerformance AGM Battery $339.99 | FullriverBattery.com

The Boom Mat Speaker Performance Kit solves the problem of vibrations and annoying rattles caused by speakers. Boom Mat Speaker Performance Kit is the perfect solution for quickly improving speaker sound and performance by reducing vibrations and improving acoustics. The kit includes four sheets of 6 x 12.5-inch Boom Mat damping material. Simply remove the speaker, apply Boom Mat on metal mounting surface and re-install speaker. It's that simple!

Fullriver’s new 16V AGM battery boasts 62Ah, 660CCA, 830CA, and comes in a group 24 (the same length and width as a group 34, but 1-inch taller, fitting standard battery trays).

The FT16V830-24 offers unparalleled performance in 16V applications thanks to a 99.994% pure virgin lead, over-thepartition welds, and high-strength ABS case. From car audio systems to race cars, Fullriver’s premium 16V AGM will exceed your expectations!

KNUKONCEPTZ

Bassik High Current 3 Way 0-Gauge Fuse Distribution Block $13.99 | KnuKonceptz.com Simple, clean, and easy. This is the foundation of what KnuKonceptz calls Bassik. Easy to install, simple to connect, and cost effective! The BK-2030 accepts two 0- or 4-gauge in, and allows for two 0-gauge and one 4-gauge fused output without the use of adapters. Oversized allen screws can secure either gauge without any modification or additional parts to complicate the design. Like all KnuKonceptz fuse blocks, fuses are included with purchase.

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Karma v3 Twisted RCA Cable From $5 | KnuKonceptz.com Karma v3 RCA Cables are refined with an all new color coded, easy grip, injection molded RCA connection. Each channel of the Karma v3 uses two barriers to block unwanted noise.

A mylar foil shield wraps around the cable followed by the braided ground shield. Clear and smoke colored PVC finished off the individual channels. Available in 2-channel and 4-channel options.

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MTI ACOUSTICS

MTI ACOUSTICS

Stage 2 Ford Super Crew Underseat Subwoofer Enclosure $799.99 | MTIAcoustics.com

Stage 2 GM Crew Cab Dual Subwoofer Underseat Enclosure $799.99 | MTIAcoustics.com

This is Mobile Toys Inc’s Ford vehicle-specific line of factory finish subwoofer enclosures. Built to hold two slim 10-, 12-, or 13-inch woofers from various subwoofer manufacturers.

Wrapped in factory matched leather and stitching with vehicle trim specific badging and plexiglass inlays. The perfect addition to your Ford F150 or Super Duty super crew truck from 2011-2019

This is Mobile Toys Inc’s stage 2 factory finish GM underseat subwoofer enclosure for GM crew cab trucks. These enclosures are designed for Chevrolet and GMC model crew cab trucks from 2007-2019. All these enclosures are finished in factory matched leather and stitching with vehicle specific trim badging and plexiglass inlays for the perfect fit in today’s high end trucks. Fits two slim line 10-, 12-, and 13-inch woofers up to 3.99 inches deep.

OPTIMA BATTERIES

OPTIMA 1200 Battery Charger $199.99 | OptimaBatteries.com The OPTIMA Chargers Digital 1200 Battery Charger enhances the performance of 12V AGM and flooded OPTIMA batteries, as well as other high-performance AGM batteries. It also recovers deeply discharged batteries and helps extend battery life.

With an easy-to-read, bright, backlit LCD gauge that displays battery-charging, fill rate, mode settings, and fault messages, this charger offers one of the best user interfaces.

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OPTIMA Chargers Digital 400 12V Performance Maintainer and Battery Charger $89.99 | OptimaBatteries.com The OPTIMA Chargers Digital 400 12V Performance Maintainer and Battery Charger automatically maximizes battery life and performance with a built-in battery health mode. It recovers discharged batteries that others cannot, making this maintainer a must-have in your garage. Automatically maximizes battery life and performance, recovers deeplydischarged batteries, and keeps batteries healthy during storage. Also provides automatic restart function.

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MOMENTO

Momento M6 Dash Camera $449.99 | MomentoCam.com Wi-Fi enabled full HD (1080p) dash camera system including front camera, rear camera, GPS antenna, and 32 GB micro-SD memory card. The Momento M6 is a smart dash cam that provides 270-degrees of surveillance coverage and records footage that you can view from the Momento smartphone app! The Momento M6 app serves as the hub for viewing and editing video files, as well as configuring your M6 dash cam. If you witness something crazy on the road, you can go viral by sharing directly to social media.

OPTIMA BATTERIES

OPTIMA Batteries Mounts OptimaBatteries.com OPTIMA Batteries’ cases and trays are on their way to shake up the auto industry. This new line of accessories, available in a variety of sizes and designs, will give you more protection and further customization for a wide range of applications, including off road, drag racing, street rods, boating, and more.

STINGER

RPK5-GM4102 Dash Kit for 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro $499.95 | PAC-Audio.com

Stinger X Ultimate 4GA Power Wiring Kit X2K41 $169.99 | StingerElectronics.com

XI1117 TosLink Interconnect Fiber Optic Cable $55.99 | StingerElectronics.com

Easily upgrade the radio in a 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro without losing OnStar, and other factory features. The RPK5GM4102 comes with everything you need for a complete radio installation in any configuration of 2010-2015 Camaro with or without OE navigation radio, OnStar, or factory amplification.

Includes a factory fit and finish dash kit, complete with climate control knobs, radio replacement interface to keep the vehicle’s built-in features, aux-audio and USB retention harnesses.

Stinger X Ultimate wiring kits are designed to provide the highest power transfer and system flexibility for nocompromise installs. The best components were created to get the maximum performance from your system. A distribution block to rule them all, X-LINK can transform from an inline fuse holder to an expandable power, ground, or power+ground block using 0-, 4-, or 8-gauge in/outputs and both ANL or MIDI/AFS fuses

Stinger’s Optical Interconnects are designed specifically for today's ultra high-performance car audio products. X1 optical cables deliver pure audio accuracy. Constructed from a medicalgrade, light conductive core and insulated by a non-reflective black PVC dielectric jacket, the X1 optical cables eliminate noise, reduce jitter, and improve your sonic resolution. XI1's Ultra Pure Fiber optical cable is triple polished for maximum light transfer and reduced data errors for the purest sound.

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KFX-AK44 4 Channel Kolossus Amp Kit

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• Marine Grade Tinned OFC • Exceeds AWG Specs • Ultra Flex PVC

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ALPINE

R-A60F - 4-Channel Class-D Amplifier

$449.95 | Alpine-USA.com + RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 101-150 W + CROSSOVERS: Low-Pass: 50-400 Hz, High-Pass: 50 Hz - 6 kHz + FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10 Hz - 45 kHz + S/N RATIO: 85 dB + DIMENSIONS (IN.): 10.75 x 2.0625 x 10

Alpine's R-Series R-A60F amplifier reproduces high-frequency sounds up to 45,000 Hz, so you can enjoy the clean sound and enhanced realism you want in your music. Alpine applied some hot technology from their top-of-the-line X-Series amplifiers into this R-Series amp, including the use of high-efficiency transformers and premium custom capacitors in the amp's construction. Dual "Sierra" feedback circuitry decreases distortion by correcting the output using the original input signal.

AUDIOCONTROL

ACM-4.300 Micro - 4-Channel Class-D Amplifier

$349.99 | AudioControl.com + RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 61-80 W + CROSSOVERS: Linkwitz-Riley Crossover + FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10 Hz - 22 kHz + S/N RATIO: 102 dBA (Ref 50 W @ 4 ohm) + DIMENSIONS (IN.): 9.4 x 3 x 1.75

A member of the new ACM amplifier series by AudioControl.

The ACM-4.300 is the perfect blend of power and features for car audio systems from mild to wild. Compact size, high power and the ability to help integrate with factory stereo systems are features that assure “Making Good Sound Great” can happen in any installation. Reversible cover plates allow flexible mounting options when paired with AudioControl DM series processors or when using multiple ACM amps.

AUDIOCONTROL

LC-1.500 High-Power w/ AccuBASS - MonoChannel Class-D Amplifier

$799 | AudioControl.com + RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 751+ W + CROSSOVERS: 24 dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley, Adjustable from

30 Hz – 230 Hz

+ FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10 Hz - 30 kHz + S/N RATIO: 102 dBa (Ref 850 W @ 4 ohm) + DIMENSIONS (IN.): 12 x 7.95 x 2.1

ALPINE

X-A70F Power Density - 4/3/2-Channel Class-D Amplifier

$649.95 | Alpine-USA.com + RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 101-150 W + CROSSOVERS: Low-Pass: 50-400 Hz, High-Pass: 50-400 Hz + FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 15 Hz - 30 kHz + S/N RATIO: 94 dBA + DIMENSIONS (IN.): 11.75 x 2 x 7.625

At the core of the X-Series amplifier’s chassis is a solid cast aluminum heat sink which keeps the amplifier cool when performing at its peak power levels. X-Series amplifiers are built on a new Alpine-proprietary circuit design that achieves class-leading power density and reliability while performing at the top of its class.

AUDIOCONTROL

PASMAG

$1,299.99 | ArcAudio.com + RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 101-150 W + CROSSOVERS: 30 Hz - 500 Hz + FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 4 Hz - 50 kHz + S/N RATIO: 90 dB + DIMENSIONS (IN.): 19.5 x 8 x 2.5

Signature Edition by Robert Zeff is Arc Audio’s no compromise, high power, audiophile amplifier designed and engineered by Robert Zeff and the staff at Nikola Engineering. This design is taken from Robert's many years of experience in both professional and car audio industries where he used, repaired, and built high power, high fidelity amplifiers almost every day.

AUDIOCONTROL

D-6.1200 High-Power w/ AccuBASS - 6-Channel Class-D Amplifier

DM-810 Premium 8-Input 10-Output DSP Matrix Processor

$1,099.99 | AudioControl.com

$799.99 | AudioControl.com

+ RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 151-200 W + CROSSOVERS: 12 and 24 dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley crossovers + FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 Hz - 24 kHz + S/N RATIO: 102 dBA (Ref 200 W @ 2 ohm) + DIMENSIONS (IN.): 12 x 8 x 2.1

The highly versatile DM-810 DSP is equipped with key features, such as active speaker level inputs, line-level and digital audio inputs, providing up to 10 channels of output. AudioControl’s DM Smart DSP app contains the power of AudioControl processing through a flexible PC interface packed full of features in a simple lay out. Configure signal summing, 30 bands of equalization, signal time-alignment, input delay and phase correction, plus proprietary features like AccuBass.

The D-6.1200 provides unprecedented power and tuning flexibility when you require audio perfection from your factory or aftermarket sound system. Featuring active speaker level inputs, line-level inputs and outputs, plus using AudioControl’s DM Smart DSP app gives you complete control over all features including 30 bands of equalization, signal delay, input delay, polarity and AudioControl proprietary features like AccuBASS, GTO Signal Sense, and MILC, plus integrated input and output RTAs.

AUDISON

FOCAL

AP F8.9bit DSP

AP-4340 - 4-Channel Class-AB Amplifier

$1,249 | Audison.eu

$224.99 | Focal.com

The new AP F8.9 bit is ideal for the most demanding integration projects, where high power is required along with the flexibility of the nine-channel DSP. The word “forza,” meaning “power” in Italian, well describes the 8 x 85 W RMS and 4 x 260 in bridge mode (RMS @ 4 ohms), with an optimal power to size ratio.

+ RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 61-80 W + CROSSOVERS: Low-Pass: 50-250 Hz, High-Pass: 60-

No matter the install, you can be assured power will meet and exceed expectations with 1,500 watts at 2 ohms. The mix of high level and low level inputs means you have the widest input voltage range in the industry. AudioControl’s patented AccuBASS circuit is the only way to properly overcome factory bass roll-off and heavily equalized factory bass settings.

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SE4200 - 4-Channel Class-AB Amplifier

1,200/100-2,200 Hz

+ FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10 Hz - 30 kHz + S/N RATIO: 76 dBA + DIMENSIONS (IN.): 13.3125 x 2.155 x 9.254

In 4-channel mode, this amp’s CEA power of 4 x 70 W RMS will allow you to get the most from your Auditor kits installed up front and in the rear. The 3-channel mode enables you connect a kit to channels one and two, as well as an Auditor subwoofer to channels three and four in bridged mode for a CEA power of 190 W RMS under 2 ohms.

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FOCAL

FOCAL

JENSEN

FPX 1.1000 - Mono-Channel Class-D Amplifier

FPX 5.1200 - 5/4/3-Channel Class-D Amplifier

POWER250x2 - 2-Channel Class-AB Amplifier

$750 | Focal-America.com

$1,000 | Focal-America.com

$149.99 | JensenMobile.com

+ RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 751+ W + CROSSOVERS: Low-Pass Filter: 50 Hz - 250 Hz + FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 15 Hz - 250 Hz + S/N RATIO: 76 dBA + DIMENSIONS (IN.): 11.6875 x 5.2 x 2.09

+ RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 101-150 W + CROSSOVERS: Low-Pass Filter Ch 1-4: 50 Hz-500 Hz, Ch 5

+ RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 81-100 W + CROSSOVERS: N/A + FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10 Hz - 60 kHz, -3 dB (Ref: 1 W) + S/N RATIO: 100 dBA Below Reference (Ref: 1 W, 4-ohms) + DIMENSIONS (IN.): 9.5 x 8.25 x 2.125

Focal's Performance Series FPX 1.1000 mono amplifier will drive your subwoofer with up to 1,000 watts RMS. This impressive power comes from a compact chassis that's just a little smaller than a size 10 slipper, so it'll probably fit just about anywhere in your vehicle. The good news is that it can handle a 1-ohm load, so it can power a multitude of subs in various wiring configurations.

JENSEN

POWER500x1 - Mono-Channel Class-AB Amplifier

$99.99 | JensenMobile.com + RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 201-350 W + CROSSOVERS: Crossover Bypass (Full range) + FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10 Hz - 60 kHz (-3 dB) + S/N RATIO: 100 dBA Below Reference (Reference: 1 W, 4

Ohms)

+ DIMENSIONS (IN.): 16 x 8.25 x 2.125

The POWER500x1 mono amplifier is perfect for running a dedicated subwoofer. The amp features surface mount technology device for a smaller footprint and increased sound quality for 1000 W of peak power, 500 W RMS via 1 Channel at 2 ohm Impedance and 325 W RMS via 1 channel at 4 ohm impedance.

MEMPHIS AUDIO

(Subwoofer): Subsonic Filter (High-pass): 10 Hz-50 Hz+, Ch 5 (Subwoofer): Low-pass filter: 50 Hz-250 Hz + FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10 Hz - 20 kHz + S/N RATIO: 75 dBA + DIMENSIONS (IN.): 13.27 x 2.25 x 6.89 Focal brings you an amp that will drive a powerful system, yet it's only about the size of a large book. Their FPX 5.1200 five-channel amplifier will deliver 75 watts RMS to each of your front and rear speakers while sending up to 720 watts RMS to a subwoofer.

If you want a high-performance front stage and a sub in your system, you can use this amp in 3-channel mode to drive two speakers with 240 watts RMS each, plus the sub with 720 watts.

JL AUDIO

The POWER250x2 two channel amplifier allows you to connect up to two speakers or subwoofers for optimal sound performance when you need it the most. The amp features surface mount technology device for a smaller footprint and increased sound quality for 500 W of peak power, 250 W RMS via 1 channel bridged at 4 ohm impedance, 85 W RMS via 2 channel at 4 ohm impedance and 125 W RMS via 2 channel at 2 ohm impedance.

KICKER

VX1000/5i - 5-Channel Class-D Amplifier

KXA1600.1 - Mono-Channel Class-D Amplifier

$1,169.99 | JLAudio.com

$879.95 | Kicker.com

+ RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 81-100 W + CROSSOVERS: High-Pass & Low-Pass Filters for each output

+ RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 751+ W + CROSSOVERS: 24 dB/octave, variable 40-160 Hz low pass

+ FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 12 Hz - 24 kHz (+0, -1 dB) + S/N RATIO: Main: 99 dB (Ref: rated power), 80 dB (Ref: 1 W)

+ FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10 Hz - 160 Hz +0/-1 dB + S/N RATIO: -75 dB, a-weighted + DIMENSIONS (IN.): 2.125 x 8.3125 x 11.1875

w/ selectable alignments and slopes / Linkwitz-Riley: 12, 24, 48 dB/octave / Butterworth: 6, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 dB/octave

Sub: 99 dB (Ref: rated power), 72 dB (Ref: 1 W)

+ DIMENSIONS (IN.): 2x12 x 11.32 x 6.62

Designed to simplify great audio, every VXi amplifier combines JL Audio’s advanced NexD2 switching amplifier technology with an integrated, full-featured digital signal processor. Employing their second generation NexD2 amplifier technology, the VX1000/5i efficiently powers a complete audio system. All amplifier adjustments and DSP functionality are configured via a compatible external device, with the appropriate JL Audio TüN Software application installed.

MOSCONI

only; 24 dB/octave high-pass variable 10-80 Hz subsonic filter

KX subwoofer amps feature a bevy of additional features, including the KXARC Bluetooth LE wireless remote that offers a convenient way to monitor and change vital amp controls without the need to be physically attached by cable. With the wireless remote, features like gain, bass boost, SHOCwave bass restoration, and signal clip are now easily monitored from anywhere in the vehicle. KX mono amps also feature one-ohm stability, allowing for even more subwoofer configurations.

ORION CAR AUDIO

VIV2200.1 - Mono-Channel Class-D Amplifier

DSP 8to12 Aerospace

HCCA3000.4H - 4-Channel Class-AB Amplifier

$1,199.95 | MemphisCarAudio.com

$1,875 | Mosconi-America.com

$899 | OrionCarAudio.com

+ RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 751+ W + CROSSOVERS: 24 dB / 48 dB crossover slopes + FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10 Hz - 200 Hz + S/N RATIO: > 95 dB + DIMENSIONS (IN.): 12.4 x 8.5 x 2.2

DSP 8to12 Aerospace is Mosconi's top DSP model. 8 input channels with 12 output channels at 8 volts RMS. Auto sense inputs are high or low level RCA, coax digital, Toslink digital and Bluetooth streaming. Native sample rate is 192 kHz 24 bit with 118 dB dynamic range. The DSP is programmed via a USB or Bluetooth connection to a Windows computer. The optional wired remote control has master volume, subwoofer level, and four memory presets. All Mosconi models are designed and manufactured in Italy.

+ RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 351-750 W + CROSSOVERS: HPF / LPF + FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 Hz - 35 kHz +/- 1 dB + S/N RATIO: 95 dB + DIMENSIONS (IN.): 29.2 x 11.7 x 2.8

Memphis Audio's VIV2200.1 amplifier produces an impressive 2,200 watts of clean precision power. This class-D mono amplifier is designed to maximize the potential of your subwoofer. The compact chassis allows you to mount it virtually anywhere, and a magnetic top plate allows for quick adjustments with no tools required. The SixFive series amplifier also features DSP technology for the cleanest possible sound and maximum performance from your system.

Orion has transformed the HCCA amplifiers to a super powerful sound machine. The power is being calculated at only 12.6 volts and only with a 0.5% THD which makes these amplifiers very powerful. All the four-channels and two-channels were modified by incorporating a high pass cut system that allows you to multiply the frequency by 10 and take it all the way to 15 kHz.

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MX800.5 - 5-Channel Class-D Amplifier

PAC

AP4-GM61 DSP

$449.95 | PAC-Audio.com PAC engineered AmpPRO to dramatically simplify the installation of upgraded amplifiers in data-bus controlled amplified sound systems. AmpPRO allows you to keep the original radio's fit, finish, and features while giving you the freedom to improve the audio performance in record time.

Features variable volume, fade, balance, bass, mid, and treble audio settings. Retains OnStar, Bluetooth, navigation, safety systems, and all warning chimes.

PHOENIX GOLD

SX2 1200.6 - Mono-Channel Class-D Amplifier

$699 | PhoenixGold.com + RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 151-200 W + CROSSOVERS: HP/LP 55 Hz - 4 kHz + FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 11 Hz - 39 kHz + S/N RATIO: > 85 + DIMENSIONS (IN.): 19.25 x 8.5 x 2

The new SX2 amplifiers boast innovative car audio technology featuring Bass Shift which allows for perfect adjustment of not only the subwoofer level, but also up to 180-degrees of phase adjustment from the listening position, enhancing bass response, dynamics, and impact at any volume. Double tier power supplies with Onboard Thermal Management to monitor internal temperatures, and make minor adjustments to output power, allowing the amplifier to return to normal operation and world-class sound.

$449 | PhoenixGold.com + RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 81-100 W + CROSSOVERS: HP/LP/Bypass + FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 Hz - 20 kHz + S/N RATIO: 80 dB + DIMENSIONS (IN.): 10.16 x 5.91 x 1.91

A sub-compact series of amplifiers engineered for vehicles where space is at a premium, like trucks, jeeps, and sports cars. The MX series of amplifiers proves that amazing things do come in small packages. Made to fit, without compromising power and sound quality. MX800.5 full system amplifier delivers 800 watts of efficient, clean power to drive your entire system to maximize the listening experience.

PIONEER ELECTRONICS

GM-DX975 - 5-Channel Class-D Amplifier

$370 | PioneerElectronics.com + RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 61-80 W + CROSSOVERS: High Pass/Low Pass crossover

40-500 Hz, -12 dB/oct; low pass crossover (sub ch) 40-500 Hz, -12 dB/oct or -24 dB/oct

+ FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10 Hz - 50 kHz + S/N RATIO: 94 dB + DIMENSIONS (IN.): 12.4 x 2 x 7.87

Pioneer’s 5-channel amplifier produces impressive power in an all-in-one solution designed to deliver big sound without sacrificing space. Ideal for any vehicle including compact vehicles and pickup trucks with limited real estate, the GMDX975 also offers installation flexibility for a variety of other applications including boats and ATVs/UTVs. The amplifier is rated at 2,000 watts max with the A and B channels rated at 75 watts x 4 (RMS) and features a Bass Boost remote.

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ROCKFORD FOSGATE

ROCKFORD FOSGATE

Punch P1000X5 - 5-Channel Class-BD Amplifier

Prime R1200-1D - Mono-Channel Class-D Amplifier

$399.99 | RockfordFosgate.com

$262.96 | RockfordFosgate.com

+ RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 61-80 W + CROSSOVERS: Front: 50 Hz - 250 Hz High-Pass @ 12

+ RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 351-750 W + CROSSOVERS: Low-Pass: Variable 50 Hz - 500 Hz @

dB/Octave Rear: 50 Hz - 250 Hz High-Pass @ 12 dB/ Octave Sub: 50 Hz - 250 Hz Low-Pass Sub: 28 Hz infrasonic filter @ 12 dB/Octave + FREQUENCY RESPONSE: Front/Rear: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/-3dB Sub: 20 Hz - 500 Hz +/-3dB + S/N RATIO: N/A + DIMENSIONS (IN.): 2.38 x 7.76 x 15.03

12 dB/Octave

+ FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 Hz - 250 Hz +/- 1 dB + S/N RATIO: N/A + DIMENSIONS (IN.): 1.97 x 6.77 x 11.06

The Prime R1200-1D subwoofer amplifier offers high efficiency through the implementation of its Class-D circuitry while delivering rich, full bass to any system.

This car amplifier is optimized for subwoofers with the implementation of an infrasonic filter to keep those ultra-low bass notes from damaging your subwoofer system. Match with a 4-channel stereo amplifier for your mids/highs, and you'll have a Rockford Fosgate system that any car audio fanatic will envy.

The P1000X5 1,000 Watt full-range 5-channel is the one-andonly amplifier you will need to run your entire system. Run dash speakers off the front channels, run back speakers off the rear channels, and run subwoofer(s) off the fifth channel!

Known world-wide for brute power, this amplifier offers a higher level of efficiency, along with a tri-stage protection that covers thermal, overcurrent, and short circuits.

SOUNDIGITAL

SOUNDIGITAL

12000.1D EVO - Mono-Channel Class-D Amplifier

35000.1D POWER - Mono-Channel Class-D Amplifier

SounDigitalUSA.com + RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 751+ W + CROSSOVERS: HPF: 5 Hz-80 Hz, LPF: 80 Hz-20 kHz + FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 5 Hz - 20 kHz + S/N RATIO: N/A + DIMENSIONS (IN.): 20 x 9.06 x 2.8

SounDigitalUSA.com + RMS POWER/CHANNEL: 751+ W + CROSSOVERS: N/A + FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 Hz - 18 kHz + S/N RATIO: N/A + DIMENSIONS (IN.): 33.86 x 9.06 x 2.8

Now featuring a linear power supply with an efficiency over 90%, it is able to produce solid performance with the lowest current draw ever. The intelligent “twin source” system makes two twin power supplies work simultaneously, assuring your product maintains power when it needs the most. For those who really enjoy the sub-bass, the Evo line counts with a higher capacitance than other similar products, which guarantees the best performance on very low frequencies.

Brushed aluminum finish makes this line even more unique, with special input and output connectors to make sure you have the best possible sound. Robustness allied to the exclusive technologies developed by engineers assures you incomparable performance and versatility. Prepare yourself for unique sensations that only a system with powerful and accurate bass can provide.

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EXOTIC MOBILE TOY

A GROWN-UP BASS-HEAD’S DREAM MADE POSSIBLE BY MOBILE TOYS INC. Story by

Adam Gordon

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Photography by

Mobile Toys Inc.

Car audio competition was in its absolute heyday during the mid-90s, with governing bodies like IASCA and USACI blowing up the scene across the United States and beyond. Weekend audio competitions would bring competitors from across the map to parking lots and show venues to see who could be the loudest and proudest.

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THE AUDIENCE was an eclectic mix of old

“FOR OLD SCHOOL SOUND QUALITY COMPETITOR THOMAS KIRVEN, HIS TASTES MAY HAVE CHANGED OVERALL, BUT QUALITY AUDIO IS STILL IN HIS VEINS, AND HE STILL VERY MUCH CONSIDERS HIMSELF PART OF THE AUDIO SCENE.”

school bass-heads and up-and-coming audiophiles who could barely drive, all of whom were there to enjoy the sights and sounds of quality audio installs.

As time went by, some attendees grew out of the scene, but some of them grew up with their heartstrings still firmly attached to the world of competition audio. So where are those guys now?

For old school sound quality competitor Thomas Kirven, his tastes may have changed overall, but quality audio is still in his veins, and he still very much considers himself part of the audio scene.

After all, who doesn’t love to roll down the windows, turn up the music, and cruise the highway? Now older and more successful, Kirven’s ride of choice has shifted from old hatchbacks and box trucks with speaker walls to something a little classier, but just as fun. Kirven now finds himself at the wheel of a 2017 Ferrari 488. Not too shabby.

Having grown up in and around the car scene as far back as the ‘90s, no vehicle of his could remain stock - not even something as complete and prestigious as Ferrari’s incredible 488. Since the car’s performance was already well handled, thanks to Ferrari, the only performance mods Kirven needed were Novitec’s N-Tronic ECU upgrade, an F-1 Valvetronic exhaust, and Novitec lowering springs. In the looks department, Kirven wasn’t totally satisfied with the OEM 488’s looks, so he employed Novitec’s carbon fiber aero kit and side vents.

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With performance and looks well taken care of, he turned to designer Chris Pate, and his team of Edgar Diosdado, Matt Vowell, and Frank Nieto at Mobile Toys Inc. in College Station, Texas to engineer and machine an audio system worthy of the Ferrari. A combination of Focal and Mosconi audio components would certainly do the trick, but how do you go about building a clean and classy install that doesn’t infringe on the Ferrari’s interior? Leave it to the pros at Mobile Toys Inc! To upgrade the 488’s audio system, Pate and his team employed the latest and greatest offerings from both Focal and Mosconi, two brands which sit atop the highest echelons of car audio. To meet amplification needs, the team turned to three offerings from Mosconi’s Zero series amplifiers: a Zero Class A for the Focal Utopia M tweeters, a Zero 4 for the M Utopia 3.5- and 8-inch drivers, and a Zero 3 to power the Focal 10WM subwoofer.

To handle the signal processing, the team employed the Mosconi Aerospace 8to12 processor, and the AMAS-96k interface source unit.

Fitting the amount of speakers involved into the Ferrari’s interior is already a challenge, but trying to do it in a sonically pleasing way requires some extra finesse. Thanks to the expertise of the team involved, they were able to test and engineer speaker locations for optimal sonic reproduction. Once they figured out the best locations, they had to be sure to install and finish them with the class that the Ferrari demands. The result of this testing and engineering is a set of seriously sleek A-pillar speaker pods up front, a hidden subwoofer install behind the back bench, and a beautifully lit and engraved amplifier layout in the trunk behind a custom grille. The completely integrated stealth Escort Max 360 radar system is just the icing on the cake.

With the audio system carefully engineered and installed, and stand-out components finished to match the class of the 488’s interior, the build was done

by Kirven’s standards. The end product is the culmination of impeccable craftsmanship by both manufacturers and installers alike, producing a perfectly functional blend of speed, sound, and comfort, all in a stunning exotic package. It turns out growing up doesn’t have to mean getting old!

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EXOTIC MOBILE TOY ESSENTIALS 2017 Ferrari 488

DRIVER › Thomas Kirven LOCATION › Atlanta, GA BUILT BY › Mobile Toys Inc. ENGINE › Ferrari F154CB 3.9L Twin-Turbocharged V8 HORSEPOWER › 780 whp ENGINE

Novitec (carbon fiber engine covers, N-Tronic ECU upgrade) EXHAUST

F-1 Valvetronic exhaust w/ titanium tips WHEELS

Vossen Forged wheels - 22-inch CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

Novitec lowering springs EXTERIOR

Novitec (carbon fiber body kit, side vents) INTERIOR

Custom speaker pods and enclosures AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS

Mosconi (AMAS 96K interface, 8-12 Aerospace processor, Zero Class A amplifier, Zero 4 amplifier, Zero 3 amplifier) + Focal (Utopia M front stage speakers, TBM tweeters, 3.5 WM mid-range speakers, 8 WM midbass door speakers, SUB 10WM subwoofer)

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HEADUNIT BUYER'S GUIDE

ALPINE

ALPINE

BOSS AUDIO SYSTEMS

Halo9 iLX-F309 $999.95 | Alpine-USA.com

ILX-W650 Receiver $294.95 | Alpine-USA.com

BVCP9685A Head Unit $249.99 | BossAudio.com

Alpine is known for being on the cutting edge of stereo design, but for their iLX-F309 digital multimedia receiver, they actually borrowed an idea from some newer vehicles — an interface which floats on top of other dash controls. Only they went way bigger than anything else out there. The Alpine Halo9 boasts a monster 9-inch floating capacitive touchscreen to give you plenty of information at a glance, and it's adjustable so you can keep climate controls accessible.

There are a lot of solid receivers out there that give you Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, built-in Bluetooth, and SiriusXM connectivity. Very few, however, boast the shallow chassis of Alpine's iLX-W650. It sits only 2.8125-inches deep, making it a great candidate for a smooth installation in many problem vehicles. Designed to fit perfectly with Alpine's KTA-450 power pack amplifier, a compact amp that packs an impressive 50 watts RMS by 4 chann

The BVCP9685A is an affordable double-DIN head unit which comes with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a sharp, responsive 6.75-inch capacitive touchscreen. The BVCP9685A boasts 80 watts x 4 max power, and allows a range of incoming data sources, including Bluetooth/USB, MP3, WMA, FM/AM, and digital media from smart phones. Smart features include rear camera and steering wheel control inputs (interface module sold separately) along with multi-color illumination options.

DUAL

DM529BT 6.2-inch Touchscreen Receiver w/ Bluetooth $89.99 | DualAV.com The DM529BT double-DIN touchscreen receiver features a 6.2-inch high-resolution display for easy access to music from USB drives, microSD cards, AM/FM radio, and sources with Bluetooth technology using the large colorful touchscreen.

The receiver also touts Bluetooth technology for hands-free calling, a 3.5mm aux input, two pairs of preamp outputs, and is backup camera ready.

JENSEN

CMR2629 6.2-inch Touchscreen Receiver $99.99 | JensenMobile.com The CMR2629 double-DIN touchscreen receiver features a 6.2-inch high-resolution display for a comfortable viewing experience. The receiver also touts Bluetooth technology for hands-free calling and audio streaming. Additional features include USB, 3.5mm aux, and microSD card inputs, as well as two pairs of preamp outputs, and being backup camera ready.

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JENSEN

DMCPA79BT Connected Car Receiver $229.99 | DualAV.com

CDR362 Multimedia DVD Receiver $149.99 | JensenMobile.com

The DMCPA79BT double-DIN connected car receiver features Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, allowing you to control key phone features directly from the receiver’s extra-large 7-inch touchscreen or via voice-control. Ask Siri or the Google assistant to navigate, play music, make calls, or send messages. The receiver also touts Bluetooth technology, a rear USB input, and three pairs of 4V preamp outputs.

The CDR362 double-DIN multimedia DVD receiver features a 6.2-inch high-resolution display alongside direct USB control for iPhone devices and built-in Bluetooth technology for hands-free calling, audio streaming, and phonebook support.

Additional features include SiriusXM ready, three pairs of 4V RCA preamp outputs, and a back-up camera input with audio support.

JENSEN

VX7528 Multimedia DVD Receiver w/ Navigation $299.99 | JensenMobile.com The VX7528 receiver offers built-in navigation powered by iGo Primo Next Generation technology with over 10 million POIs, US, Puerto Rico, and USVI map data and text-to-speech.

Additional features include Bluetooth with phonebook, SiriusXM ready, iPhone/iPod control via USB, Pandora, rear camera input, 6V RMS preamp outputs, 2.1A USB charging, and SWC ready.

JVC

KD-T700BT ca.JVCKenwood.com If you're looking for a way to get your smartphone more involved in your car's audio action, JVC's KD-T700BT CD receiver is the answer. Its built-in Bluetooth wirelessly links in multiple phones for hands-free calling and music streaming.

You can tune into your favorite internet radio stations with your phone connected, and JVC provides lots of soundshaping circuitry for just the right sound.

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HEADUNIT BUYER'S GUIDE KENWOOD

OUSTIC THERMAL AC

MEMPHIS AUDIO

KDC-X303 ca.JVCKenwood.com

MXAMCAPP Headless Unit

The KDC-X303 CD receiver continues the Kenwood Excelon tradition of great-sounding stereos with deep sound-shaping controls that get the most out of your music. For music options, you can choose from select internet radio stations or add a SiriusXM satellite radio tuner for even more radio fun. Kenwood's Music Mix feature adds a fun twist on streaming audio using Bluetooth paired with several smartphones. You can still enjoy great sound from your CDs, AM/FM radio stations, and USB drives.

The MXAMCAPP "Headless Unit" is the most innovative head unit solution to ever hit the market. This app-controlled hideaway unit allows you to harness the power of a traditional head unit without the need for a physical display, making it perfect for classic cars, side-by-sides, and custom builds.

Featuring an AM/FM radio, Bluetooth, app-controlled EQ interface, and more in a convenient hideaway design. With your Bluetooth device serving as the display, the possibilities are endless for the MXAMCAPP.

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PIONEER ELECTRONICS

$249.95 | MemphisCarAudio.com

AVH-W4500NEX $700 | PioneerElectronics.com

DMH-1500NEX $380 | PioneerElectronics.com

Built on Pioneer’s popular NEX platform, the AVH-W4500NEX receiver supports smartphones and connected services including Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, with the option to use both features wirelessly or via a wired connection. The model includes car-tohome smart home integration, Pandora internet radio, SiriusXM-ready, iDatalink Maestro support, advanced Bluetooth capabilities and FLAC file playback.

Other features include back up camera compatibility and detachable face for CONTROL security.

The Pioneer DMH-1500NEX features an innovative and powerful user interface that is responsive and highly customizable. The model is designed for today's smartphone driven lifestyle with access to Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth for hands-free calling and music streaming. Entertainment features include Pandora, Sirius XM ready, FLAC playback and a 13-band graphic equalizer.

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DMH-C5500NEX $650 | PioneerElectronics.com

SPH-10BT $150 | PioneerElectronics.com

The 8-inch DMH-C5500NEX receiver provides vehicles with a lower-level trim to be upgraded to the same level or higher than even the top OEM trim levels, enabling features such as a larger LCD screen, navigation, and connectivity. The unit features a modular design combining a large touchscreen display with a hideaway control unit that installers can tuck into separate compartments of the car, providing vehicles with limited dash space a premium upgrade solution for drivers’ entertainment needs.

The perfect match for today's on-the-go lifestyle, offering a new approach to smartphone connectivity. Simply mount your smartphone in the built-in cradle, then connect (either wirelessly or wired) to the Pioneer Smart Sync app and enjoy a smarter connected driving experience. Designed for easy use, the SPH-10BT features direct access buttons that work with the Pioneer Smart Sync app to bring multimedia capabilities like navigation, hands-free calling, messaging, and voice-command to a single-DIN receiver.

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ELEV8 8-inch Floating Multimedia Display System $799.99 | StingerElectronics. com

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Adam Gordon

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Our friend J.J. Dubec is no stranger to the pages of PASMAG. Some of you may recognize his name from previous features such his Liberty Walk R35 GT-R, or one of his Liberty Walk Ferrari 458s. Presumably by the time you lay your eyes on these pages, you’ll have noticed a common denominator among Dubec’s latest builds they’re always adorned with a Liberty Walk widebody kit. Being a pioneer in the space has landed Dubec a sort of unofficial brand ambas sador role to Liberty Walk, a role that allowed him to be the first in the world to complete a next-gen NSX Liberty Walk build.

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THE CONCEPT for this build was hatched at

“WE WERE ACTUALLY HELPING DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE NEW PARTS THAT WOULD BE USED TO FURTHER THE AVAILABLE LIST OF OPTIONS FOR THE OTHER OWNERS OUT THERE WHO CHOOSE TO MODIFY AND PERSONALIZE THEIR CARS.”

SEMA 2015, when Dubec sat down with Kato Wataru, founder of Liberty Walk. Having seen Dubec’s previous build expertise on display at the show, Kato-san was already impressed, and asked Dubec what projects he thought would be cool for their near future.

They were both excited seeing the concept renderings of the NSX kit, and Dubec agreed to embark on another widebody project to set the bar even higher than before. In November of 2016, Dubec acquired the very first serial-numbered LB Works widebody kit for the NC-1 NSX. Dubec’s trailblazing didn’t end at the body kit, either. His reputation and networking ability helped partner with brands like Armytrix to design the world’s first aftermarket full exhaust system for the platform. He also enlisted ZeroDivision, SerialNine, and Trick Factory Customs to develop the first air suspension system for the NC-1, managed by Air Lift Performance’s 3H management system. Helping expand the tuner aftermarket in this way filled Dubec with pride. “We weren’t simply buying parts off the shelf,” Dubec tells us. “We were actually helping design and manufacture new parts that would be used to further the available list of options for the other owners out there who choose to modify and personalize their cars.”

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With the bar set so high right out of the gate, the rest of the build had to live up to the hype, and the widebody install was just the beginning of a radical change in the NSX’s appearance.

In addition to the carefully crafted and installed LB Works kit, the Acura supercar was treated to a carbon fiber swan-neck spoiler, bespoke Trick Factory Customs/Headlights NW dancing headlights and tail lights, and a special matte metallic paint blend from BASF’s Glasurit line made specifically for Dubec by PhantasyKolors in Seattle, dubbed DocZilla Surgical Steel.

Tying the exterior look together is a set of Technocraft Forged custom 3-piece wheels, 20-inches wide, wrapped in Nitto NT555 and NT555 G2 tires in the front and rear respectively.

Inside the cabin, the NSX’s red leather and carbon fiber interior is improved thanks to a custom alcantara headliner, some color-matched accents to bring the exterior theme inside, and one seriously impressive audio install. As you might already expect, only the highest quality audio components were permitted. Using a

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combination of Mosconi, Morel, and Metra mobile electronics, the car was outfitted with a cleverly compact system that boasts seriously impressive sound quality at all volumes.

Rather than fill the small front and rear trunk spaces with audio components, leaving no room for practicality, Dubec and the Trick Factory Customs team opted to place just the amplifier - a Morel MPS 5.950 5-channel - on a custom rack between the two air tanks in the tight half-sized rear trunk.

Integrating the amplifier and air tank installs together with a custom CNCengraved bracket, featuring the F7LTHY x Trick Factory Customs logo design makes for a stylish space-saving and show-worthy trunk. This amplifier uses a Mosconi AMAS-2 Bluetooth streaming interface module coupled with the OEM head unit fed into a Mosconi 8to12PRO DSP as a source.

“I PERSONALLY LOVE SOME OF THE METICULOUS DETAILS THAT MOST EYES, EXCEPT THE MOST KEEN, WILL TEND TO OVERLOOK."

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LB WORKS AMBASSADOR Bellowing the audio in the car is a combination of Morel audio components, which includes Morel Elate Ti-602 6.5-inch component speakers up front, mounted to acrylic adapter/spacer plates. In the footwell of the passenger seat, a Morel Ultimo Ti SC104 10-inch single voice coil subwoofer sits in a custom sealed and brace enclosure, which features custom accents in a glossy dark red finish to play off the factory red leather interior perfectly. All in, the audio system not only sounds phenomenal, but is carefully crafted to continue the overall theme and execution of the build. The details of the entire build inside and out cannot be overstated.

“I personally love some of the meticulous details that most eyes, except the most keen, will tend to overlook. For example, the paint throughout this car has been painstakingly redone to include gloss black painting of all the stock black parts. Every vent opening and most of the contours around openings were extended to include a black silhouette,” Dubec explains. “This gives the car a very subtle but noticeable ferocity. It is best seen when next to a stock NSX. Also the smallest details like using ProBolt USA titanium tapered heads and washers with threaded inserts throughout instead of screws, or custom inner and outer diameter hardware with meticulous repainting of those parts to the custom body colors.”

To the victors go the spoils, and the effort put into this build, much like any of Dubec’s previous work, did not go unnoticed when it showed up at SEMA. “Having pros like Chip Foose and Ryan Friedlinghaus approach our F7LTHY team at SEMA shows and compliment us on these builds is extremely motivating for us to continue to outdo ourselves year after year,” he says. If he and his team plan on outdoing themselves once again, we can’t wait to see what they’re cooking up next!

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ESSENTIALS 2017 Acura NSX

“HAVING PROS LIKE CHIP FOOSE AND RYAN FRIEDLINGHAUS APPROACH OUR F7LTHY TEAM AT SEMA SHOWS AND COMPLIMENT US ON THESE BUILDS IS EXTREMELY MOTIVATING FOR US TO CONTINUE TO OUTDO OURSELVES YEAR AFTER YEAR.”

DRIVER › J.J. Dubec LOCATION › Vancouver, BC ENGINE › Honda JNC1 3.5L TwinTurbocharged V6 w/ dual front electric motors + single rear electric motor HORSEPOWER › 573 whp TORQUE › 476 lb-ft CLUB › F7LTHY SOCIAL MEDIA @doczilla12 J.J. Dubec ENGINE

TunerWERKS ECU module + Tuned

by ECU Werks and RacingGreed EXHAUST

Armytrix titanium valvetronic exhaust WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

Tecnocraft Forged custom 3-piece wheels - 20x10 -10 (f), 20x13 -55 (r) + Nitto NT555 tires - 245/30/20 (f) + Nitto NT555 G2 tires - 305/30/20 (r) CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

Stance USA Nova dampers + ZeroDivision/SerialNine x Trick Factory Customs air suspension system + Air Lift Performance 3H air suspension management system EXTERIOR

Liberty Walk LB Works widebody aero kit + Carbon fiber swan neck spoiler + Custom Trick Factory Customs/Headlights NW (headlights, tail lights) + BASF Glasurit “DocZilla Surgical Steel” matte metallic paint INTERIOR

Custom alcantara headliner Red leather and carbon fiber interior + Color-matched audio accents + Fiora smartphone inductive charger mount AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS

Mosconi (AMAS-2 Bluetooth streaming interface module, 8to12PRO DSP, RC mini controller) + Morel (Elate Ti-602 6.5-inch component speakers, Ultimo Ti SC104 10-inch subwoofer, MPS 5.950 5-channel amplifier) + Metra (Shuriken batteries (2), T-Spec dual battery isolating relay, T-Spec circuit breakers, T-Spec wiring, V12 power/ ground wire, speaker wire, RCAs) + Custom (CNC-cut battery mount, sealed enclosure) SPONSORS

Morel, Mosconi, Metra Electronics, Fiora

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ADDICTIVE AUDIO

ALPINE

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R-S65C.2 $299.95 | Alpine-USA.com

X-Series 6.5-inch Component $499.95 | Alpine-USA.com

SIZE (IN.): 6.5 DESIGN: Component WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: TIGHTWEAVE woven black kevlar cone, half-roll butyl rubber surround TWEETER MATERIAL: Pure silk and silk-infused aluminum POWER (RMS/PEAK): 95 W / 210 W BASKET: Rigid cast aluminum

SIZE (IN.): 6.5 DESIGN: Component WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: Carbon fiber reinforced polymer cone, high amplitude multi-roll surround TWEETER MATERIAL: Carbon fiber reinforced polymer POWER (RMS/PEAK): 100 W / 300 W BASKET: N/A

SIZE (IN.): 6.5 DESIGN: Component WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: Tightly interwoven nano-fiber cone, high amplitude multi-roll surround TWEETER MATERIAL: Carbon graphite POWER (RMS/PEAK): 120 W / 330 W BASKET: N/A

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TH K2 II A Coro $2,999.99 | Audison.eu

Utopia 3.5WM Midrange $650 | Focal-America.com

SIZE (IN.): 2.75 DESIGN: OEM Replacement / Mid-range WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: N/A TWEETER MATERIAL: N/A POWER (RMS/PEAK): 50 W BASKET: Stamped Steel

SIZE (IN.): 6.5, 1.5 DESIGN: 2-way WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: N/A TWEETER MATERIAL: N/A POWER (RMS/PEAK): 150 W / 300 W BASKET: N/A

SIZE (IN.): 3.5 DESIGN: Component WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: W sandwich TWEETER MATERIAL: N/A POWER (RMS/PEAK): 100 W RMS BASKET: Aluminum

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Utopia TBM Beryllium Tweeter $2,190 | Focal-America.com

Aerospace 165.3 Active $3,375 | Mosconi-America.com

SIZE (IN.): 8 DESIGN: Bass-Midrange WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: W sandwich cone, rubber surround TWEETER MATERIAL: N/A POWER (RMS/PEAK): 200 W RMS BASKET: Aluminum

SIZE (IN.): 1 DESIGN: Component WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: N/A TWEETER MATERIAL: Pure Beryllium POWER (RMS/PEAK): 200 W Peak BASKET: Aluminum

SIZE (IN.): 6.5 DESIGN: 3-way WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: 7-layer paper/carbon/polymer cone, rubber surround TWEETER MATERIAL: Silk POWER (RMS/PEAK): 300 W RMS BASKET: Aluminum

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JL AUDIO

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C3CX $940 | IllusionAudio-America.com

C7-100ct $219.99 | JLAudio.com

C7-350cm $379.99 | JLAudio.com

SIZE (IN.): 3.5 DESIGN: 2-way WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: Carbon fiber cone, rubber surround TWEETER MATERIAL: Aluminum-magnesium POWER (RMS/PEAK): 100 W RMS BASKET: Aluminum

SIZE (IN.): 1 DESIGN: Component WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: N/A TWEETER MATERIAL: Corrundum ceramic-coated, aluminum done POWER (RMS/PEAK): 100 W BASKET: Cast alloy

SIZE (IN.): 3.5 DESIGN: Component WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: N/A TWEETER MATERIAL: N/A POWER (RMS/PEAK): 100 W BASKET: Cast alloy

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JL AUDIO

C7-650cw $479.99 | JLAudio.com

M6 6.5-inch Marine Coaxial Loudspeakers $479.99 | JLAudio.com

SIZE (IN.): 6.5 DESIGN: Component WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: Vacuum-formed, mineral-filled polypropylene TWEETER MATERIAL: N/A POWER (RMS/PEAK): 125 W BASKET: Cast alloy w/ patented elevated frame cooling technology

SIZE (IN.): 6.5 DESIGN: 2-way WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: Injection-molded, mica-filled polypropylene TWEETER MATERIAL: Silk POWER (RMS/PEAK): 75 W / 150 W BASKET: Corrosion and UV-resistant polymer

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CS-DR601C 6.5-inch 2-way Component Speakers $99.99 | JVC.com SIZE (IN.): 6.5 DESIGN: 2-way WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: Carbon mica w/ rubber coated cloth surround TWEETER MATERIAL: Poly-ether imide POWER (RMS/PEAK): 360 W BASKET: N/A

KENWOOD

CS-DR6941 $89.99 | JVC.com

KFC-1666S $39.99 | Kenwood.com

KFC-XP6902C $219.99 | Kenwood.com

SIZE (IN.): 6x9 DESIGN: 4-way WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: Carbon mica cone, rubber hybrid surround TWEETER MATERIAL: Polymer film POWER (RMS/PEAK): 90 W RMS BASKET: N/A

SIZE (IN.): 6.5 DESIGN: 2-way WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: Polypropylene woofer cone, treated cloth surround TWEETER MATERIAL: PEI balanced dome POWER (RMS/PEAK): 30 W / 300 W BASKET: N/A

SIZE (IN.): 6x9 DESIGN: Component WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: Polypropylene woofer cone, rubber surround TWEETER MATERIAL: N/A POWER (RMS/PEAK): 100 W / 300 W BASKET: N/A

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KSS650 Component System $249.95 | Kicker.com

SIZE (IN.): 6.75 DESIGN: Component WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: Woven glass fiber woofer cone, rubber surround TWEETER MATERIAL: Soft dome POWER (RMS/PEAK): 45 W / 180 W BASKET: Aluminum die-cast

SIZE (IN.): 6.5 DESIGN: Component WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: Polypropylene cone, rubber surrounds TWEETER MATERIAL: Silk dome POWER (RMS/PEAK): >75 W RMS BASKET: Cast aluminum

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XR-1703HR $499.99 | Kenwood.com

ORION CAR AUDIO

VIV60C $399.95 | MemphisCarAudio.com

XTR52.2 $99 | OrionCarAudio.com

SIZE (IN.): 6.5 DESIGN: Component WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: Dual layer composite fiber cone, rubber surround TWEETER MATERIAL: Aluminum housed silk tweeter POWER (RMS/PEAK): 80 W / 160 W BASKET: Aluminum

SIZE (IN.): 5.25 DESIGN: 2-way WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: Moisture and UV-resistant paper cone TWEETER MATERIAL: Silk dome ferrofluid POWER (RMS/PEAK): 51-75 W BASKET: Stamped steel baskets w/ Euro mounting configurations

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TS-A652C $130 | PioneerElectronics.com SIZE (IN.): 6.5 DESIGN: 2-way WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: Carbon and mica reinforced IMPP cone, elastic polymer surround TWEETER MATERIAL: Polyimide hard dome POWER (RMS/PEAK): 80 W / 350 W BASKET: Stamped steel

POWERBASS

2XL-63.3C $229.99 | PowerBassUSA.com SIZE (IN.): 6.5 DESIGN: 3-way WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: Hybrid 4-layer paper/wool blend cone, butyl rubber surround TWEETER MATERIAL: Pivoting silk dome w/ Neodymium magnet POWER (RMS/PEAK): 120 W / 240 W BASKET: Rigid tooled basket w/ flat black finish

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TS-D69C Component Speakers $170 | PioneerElectronics.com SIZE (IN.): 6X9 DESIGN: 2-way component WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: Aramid fiber interlaced IMPP cone, butyl rubber surround TWEETER MATERIAL: Tetron net POWER (RMS/PEAK): 110 W / 330 W BASKET: Stamped steel

POWERBASS

4XL-65C Shallow Mid-Range Component $169.99 | PowerBassUSA.com SIZE (IN.): 6.5 DESIGN: Component WOOFER CONE & SURROUND: Treated/ DCC paper cone, pro audio accordion cloth surround TWEETER MATERIAL: Treated paper mid-range/titanium POWER (RMS/PEAK): 100 W / 200 W BASKET: N/A

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A LAST MINUTE SEMA STINGRAY BUILD THAT TURNED OUT EVEN BETTER THAN EXPECTED.

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If you’re a Corvette fan who meandered through the Toyo Tires Treadpass at SEMA 2018, you most definitely took a moment or two to appreciate Brian Garin’s 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. With a custom widebody kit covering big wide tires, and a screamer pipe poking through the hood, the 2019 Stingray’s appearance tells a story of its own, alluding to a potent powertrain under the InfiniteGrey paint job. This build, however, is much more than just a boosted widebody ‘Vette.

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THE EXTENDED AND VENTED FRONT BUMPER, EXTRA WIDE FRONT FENDERS, AND WIDE QUARTER PANELS ARE ALL BESPOKE ONE-OFF CREATIONS, DESIGNED BY NONE OTHER THAN THE ICONIC JON SIBAL, A MAN WHO HAS DESIGNED MORE THAN HIS FAIR SHARE OF CUSTOM WORKS FOR THE SEMA FLOOR.

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into the build and the process it took to get into the Toyo Treadpass, it’s worth examining that telltale widebody. The extended and vented front bumper, extra wide front fenders, and wide quarter panels are all bespoke one-off creations, designed by none other than the iconic Jon Sibal, a man who has designed more than his fair share of custom works for the SEMA floor. When designing this kit, every proportion and line was taken into consideration, which translates to a cohesive design which accentuates the Corvette’s already-existing lines, as well as the bulges and lines on the VIS Racing carbon fiber hood, which has since been removed to show off a Turbonetics turbocharger, front and center.

With wide features making up the exterior design language, that theme is continued with APR Performance’s carbon fiber rear diffuser, side scoops, and a massive 84-inch carbon fiber deck spoiler supported by an Infinite Auto Design billet swan-neck deck mount. Now considerably wider than stock, the wheel and tire combination had to reflect that, so Rotiform’s RSE wheels were employed in 20x10 and 20x13 measurements in the front and rear respectively. The wide

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STUNG wheels allowed for extra meaty Toyo R888R tires, measuring 275/35 in the front, and 315/35 in the rear.

All of this widening begs the question: why? Other than show-worthy looks and a very cool talking piece (I mean, Jon Sibal designed the whole kit. How cool is that?), the wide stance and big tires help contain the monster beneath the surface, which the visible turbo does a great job of conveying.

With a Turbonetics T88 midframe turbocharger hooked up to the Chevrolet LT1, Garin’s Stingray makes a neck-snapping 633 horsepower at the rear wheels. Lowered on West Coast Corvettes lowering kit, the Corvette is no slouch in the corners either.

What makes Garin’s Corvette even more special is the fact that it would be right at home on the floor of CES, or other mobile electronics shows.

Thanks to his partnerships with brands like Audio Control and Oncore Audio, Garin is able to enjoy incredible audio quality during his drive. A plethora of amplifiers and a DSP from Audio Control amplify audio signals, sending them to a colorful array of Oncore Audio speakers, subwoofers, and tweeters, as well as set of Audio Physics 3-inch mid-range speakers. All in, this system produces ground-pounding audio with stunning audio quality.

Believe it or not, the build you see here was completed, in entirety, in just six weeks once Garin learned he could have a spot in Toyo’s Treadpass. With the help of his team, who he thanks for sticking out the long nights at the shop, this 2019 Corvette shows off just what Infinite Audio Design is capable of, and that’s what his original intentions were for the car. “It doesn’t take a year to build a SEMA-quality car,” he says in closing. “As long as you have the right people that are passionate in what they do, and understand what needs to be done, you can make it happen.”

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BUILT BY › Infinite Audio Design LOCATION › Bellflower, CA ENGINE › Chevrolet LT1 6.2L V8 HORSEPOWER › 633 whp SOCIAL MEDIA @infininiteautodesign BrianGarin ENGINE

Turbonetics (T88 midframe turbocharger, custom turbo kit) + AEM Tru Boost boost control + Tuned by Makspeed + A.R.C.E. custom up-pipes EXHAUST

ARK Performance exhaust WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

Rotiform RSE 20x10 (f), 20x13 (r) + Toyo R888R wheels - 275/35/20 (f), 315/35/20 (r) + Rolloface 2-piece 388mm brake rotors + 8-piston front calipers CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

West Coast Corvettes lowering kit EXTERIOR

Custom design by Jon Sibal (front bumper, wide fenders, wide quarter panels) + InfiniteGrey paint + APR Performance (carbon fiber rear diffuser, carbon fiber side scoops, 84-inch carbon fiber deck spoiler) + Infinite Auto Design billet swan-neck deck mount + VIS Racing carbon fiber hood INTERIOR

Custom black leather upholstery and headliner + Schroth 3-point harnesses + Stinger Roadkill deadening AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS

PAC audio interface + Audio Control (DM810 DSP, LC1500 amplifiers (2), LC450 amplifiers (2), LC-4.800 amplifier.

AC-BT24 Bluetooth adapter, ACR-3 remote) + Oncore Audio (SM12d4 subwoofers, SM10d4 mid-bass drivers, tweeters) + Audio Physics 3-inch midrange speakers + Stinger Electronics (wiring, 70-amp power supply) + Batcap 2000 battery SPONSORS

Toyo Tires, Audio Control, Oncore Audio, Turbonetics, Rotiform Wheels, Rolloface Brakes, Rovicams, APR Performance, ARK Performance, Vis Racing, Schroth Racing

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SUBWOOFERS BUYER'S GUIDE BOSS AUDIO SYSTEMS

VPAS12ST $449.99 | CerwinVegaMobile.com

SERIES: N/A DIAMETER (IN.): 8 IMPEDANCE: 2.6 ohms POWER (RMS/PEAK): 400 W / 800 W MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): < 3 CONE & SURROUND: N/A VOICE COIL: Single BASKET: N/A

SERIES: VPAS DIAMETER (IN.): 12 IMPEDANCE: 4 ohms POWER (RMS/PEAK): 200 W / 600 W MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): N/A CONE & SURROUND: N/A VOICE COIL: 4 ohm BASKET: Custom

DC AUDIO

XL m4 Elite Subwoofer DCSoundLab.com

SERIES: Level 4 DIAMETER (IN.): 10, 12, 15, 18 IMPEDANCE: 1 / 2 ohms POWER (RMS/PEAK): 1,500 W / 3,000 W MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): 6.25-9.5 CONE & SURROUND: Multilayered polymer foam surround VOICE COIL: 2 ohm BASKET: Triple progressive spiders, cast basket

SERIES: XL m4 Elite DIAMETER (IN.): 18 IMPEDANCE: 0.7, 1.0, 1.4 or 2 ohms POWER (RMS/PEAK): 2,200 W / 4,400 W MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): 12 CONE & SURROUND: Extremely rigid nonpressed paper cone assembly VOICE COIL: 2 ohm BASKET: Cast heavy duty DC aluminum black and grind frame

DEAF BONCE

SERIES: Apocalypse DIAMETER (IN.): 15 IMPEDANCE: 1+1 ohm POWER (RMS/PEAK): 2,400 W RMS MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): 7-10 CONE & SURROUND: Paper cone, paper surround VOICE COIL: 2 ohm BASKET: Aluminum

FOCAL

Utopia M SUB10WM $1,570 | Focal-America.com SERIES: Utopia M DIAMETER (IN.): 10 IMPEDANCE: 4 ohms POWER (RMS/PEAK): 800 W RMS MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): 4-4.999 CONE & SURROUND: W sandwich cone, rubber surround VOICE COIL: Dual 4 ohm BASKET: Aluminum

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Level 4 m3 Subwoofer DCSoundLab.com

Apocalypse DB-SA415 Street SPL Subwoofer DeafBonce.com

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BAB8 Low Profile Powered Subwoofer $119.99 | BossAudio.com

DS18

Hooligan 15.D2 $849.99 | DS18.com SERIES: Hooligan DIAMETER (IN.): 15 IMPEDANCE: 2 ohms POWER (RMS/PEAK): 4,000 W / 6,000 W MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): > 10 CONE & SURROUND: Paper, carbon, rubber VOICE COIL: 2 ohm BASKET: N/A

HERTZ

CS 300 S2 $219.99 | HertzAudioVideo.eu SERIES: Cento DIAMETER (IN.): 12 IMPEDANCE: 2 ohms POWER (RMS/PEAK): 700 W MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): 5.12 CONE & SURROUND: Butyl rubber surround VOICE COIL: 2 ohm BASKET: Stamped steel

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INCRIMINATOR AUDIO

ILLUSION AUDIO

C12 $1,070 | IllusionAudio-America.com

Death Penalty 2000W RMS Rated Subwoofer IncriminatorAudio.com

SERIES: Carbon DIAMETER (IN.): 12 IMPEDANCE: 4 ohms POWER (RMS/PEAK): 800 W RMS MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): 3-3.999 CONE & SURROUND: Woven carbon fiber cone, rubber surround VOICE COIL: 4 ohm BASKET: Aluminum

SERIES: Death Penalty DIAMETER (IN.): 12 IMPEDANCE: 2 ohms POWER (RMS/PEAK): 2,000 W RMS MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): N/A CONE & SURROUND: High pressure kraft fiber reinforced cone, multi-layer foam surround VOICE COIL: Dual 2 ohm BASKET: 8-spoke black cast basket

INCRIMINATOR AUDIO

Judge 3000W RMS Rated Subwoofer IncriminatorAudio.com

JL AUDIO

SERIES: Judge DIAMETER (IN.): 12 IMPEDANCE: 1 ohm POWER (RMS/PEAK): 3,000 W RMS MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): N/A CONE & SURROUND: High pressure kraft fiber reinforced cone, multi-layer foam surround VOICE COIL: Dual 2 ohm BASKET: 8-spoke black cast basket

KENWOOD

M6 10-inch Marine Subwoofer $379.99 | JLAudio.com SERIES: M6 DIAMETER (IN.): 10 IMPEDANCE: 2 ohms POWER (RMS/PEAK): 250 W RMS MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): 5-5.999 CONE & SURROUND: Injection-molded, micafilled polypropylene cone, rubber surround VOICE COIL: Dual 4 ohm BASKET: Corrosion and UV-resistant polymer

KENWOOD

P-XW804B Loaded 8-inch Oversized Shallow Subwoofer $179.99 | Kenwood.com

XR-W12F Shallow-Mount $299.99 | Kenwood.com

SERIES: eXcelon DIAMETER (IN.): 8 IMPEDANCE: 4 ohms POWER (RMS/PEAK): 300 W / 900 W MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): N/A CONE & SURROUND: Ribbed polypropylene cone, rubber surround VOICE COIL: 4 ohm BASKET: N/A

SERIES: eXcelon DIAMETER (IN.): 12 IMPEDANCE: 4 ohms POWER (RMS/PEAK): 50-450 W MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): 3-3.999 CONE & SURROUND: Carbon-glass fiber composite cone, butyl rubber surround VOICE COIL: 4 ohm BASKET: Cast aluminum

KICKER

L7 Subwoofer $449.95 | Kicker.com SERIES: Q-Class DIAMETER (IN.): 8 IMPEDANCE: 2 ohms POWER (RMS/PEAK): 500 W RMS MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): 5-5.999 CONE & SURROUND: Injection-molded SoloKon and cross-section elastomeric surround VOICE COIL: Dual 2 ohm BASKET: Die-cast aluminum alloy

KICKER

12-inch Solo-Baric L7T 2 Ohm Subwoofer $299.95 | Kicker.com SERIES: Solo-Baric DIAMETER (IN.): 12 IMPEDANCE: 2 ohms POWER (RMS/PEAK): 600 W / 1,200 W MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): 4.125, 9.5 CONE & SURROUND: SoloKon cone, ribbed santoprene surround VOICE COIL: 2 ohm BASKET: Durable steel

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MEMPHIS AUDIO

VIV1422 $1,299.95 | MemphisCarAudio.com SERIES: Six Five Series DIAMETER (IN.): 14 IMPEDANCE: 2 ohms POWER (RMS/PEAK): 2,200 W / 4,400 W MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): 7-10 CONE & SURROUND: Dual layer composite fiber cone, stitched folded rubber surround VOICE COIL: 7.5-inch dual layer 2 ohm voice coil BASKET: Cast aluminum

ORION CAR AUDIO

HCCA154SPL $989 | OrionCarAudio.com SERIES: HCCA DIAMETER (IN.): 15 IMPEDANCE: 4 Ohms POWER (RMS/PEAK): 5,000 W / 20,000 W MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): >10 CONE & SURROUND: Moisture and UVresistant paper cone, oversized NBR surround VOICE COIL: Dual 4 ohm BASKET: Custom cast aluminum frame

PHOENIX GOLD

PHOENIX GOLD

MX Series 12-inch Slim Subwoofer MX12D4 $189 | PhoenixGold.com SERIES: MX DIAMETER (IN.): 12 IMPEDANCE: 4 ohms POWER (RMS/PEAK): 300 W / 600 W MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): 4-4.999 CONE & SURROUND: Phoeniroll Surround Technology VOICE COIL: Dual 4 ohm BASKET: Glass fiber reinforced cone w/ powder coat

PIONEER ELECTRONICS

TS-D10LB $240 | PioneerElectronics.com

SERIES: RX2 DIAMETER (IN.): 12 IMPEDANCE: 4 ohms POWER (RMS/PEAK): 200 W / 400 W MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): 5-5.999 CONE & SURROUND: UNICAP Technology reinforced cone, Phoeniroll surround VOICE COIL: Dual 4 ohm BASKET: Powder coated anti-resonant steel

SERIES: D Series DIAMETER (IN.): 10 IMPEDANCE: 2 ohms POWER (RMS/PEAK): 350 W / 1,300 W MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): 3-3.999 CONE & SURROUND: Aramid fiber interlaced IMPP cone, butyl rubber surround VOICE COIL: 2 ohm BASKET: 267mm stamped steel

POWERBASS

SERIES: 2XL DIAMETER (IN.): 10 IMPEDANCE: 4 ohms POWER (RMS/PEAK): 450 W / 900 W MOUNTING DEPTH: 5-5.999 CONE & SURROUND: Woven glass fiber cone w/ pressed kraft paper reinforcement, nitrile butadiene rubber surround VOICE COIL: Dual 4 ohm

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SERIES: Cobalt DIAMETER (IN.): 12 IMPEDANCE: 4 ohms POWER (RMS/PEAK): 400 W / 1,600 W MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): 5-5.999 CONE & SURROUND: Moisture and UVresistant paper cone, oversized NBR surround VOICE COIL: Dual 4 ohm BASKET: Custom stamped steel frame

RX2 12-inch Subwoofers $129 | PhoenixGold.com

2XL-1240D $259.99 | PowerBassUSA.com

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CO124D $83 | OrionCarAudio.com

POWERBASS

3XL-1210D $459.99 | PowerBassUSA.com SERIES: 3XL DIAMETER (IN.): 12 IMPEDANCE: 1 ohm POWER (RMS/PEAK): 1,000 W / 2,000 W MOUNTING DEPTH (IN.): 7-10 CONE & SURROUND: DDC pressed paper cone, nitrile butadiene rubber surround VOICE COIL: 2 ohm BASKET: Non resonance DDC coated cast aluminum

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Direct Vent Voice Coil Cooling Rapidly dissipates Heat

7.5” VOICE COIL

VIV1422 2200W/4400W

THE PERFECT SUBWOOFER The 14” VIV SixFive Series subwoofer was designed to be the perfect subwoofer.

Flawless performance and extreme power handling make the VIV1422 one of the only true SQ and SPL subwoofers ever created.

High power handling is created by magnet gap combined with the proper p number of windings on the voice coil. The massive 7.5” diameter coil allows the windings to be arranged in only 2 layers vs 4 layers used by the competition.

This design has more surface area for rapid cooling as well as lower inductance which results in a flat frequency response and more output. www.memphiscaraudio.com

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AVING BEEN INVOLVED IN AUDIO COMPETITION SINCE HE WAS FRESH OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL, Michael Raybuck was looking for a nice, full-sized SUV with plenty of room to build a killer audio system. He happened to stumble upon a 2015 Nissan Armada with just six miles on the odometer for sale locally. Almost immediately after signing the ownership papers, Raybuck drove straight to MARS AUDIO for a massive overhaul.

Raybuck had built plenty of audio competition cars previously, so he knew he wanted a clean and unique install that could showcase

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LOCATION › Orlando, FL SOCIAL MEDIA @marsaudio marsaudiosoundandbeyond WHEELS Black Rhino wheels - 24-inch + RimBlades red accents EXTERIOR Rockford Fosgate themed graphics + LED Glow underglow + Heise (LED bulbs, red LED strip lighting) INTERIOR Custom rebuilt interior + Rockford Fosgate logo embroidery + Hydro-dipped wood grain accents + Heise LED red strip lighting AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS Rockford Fosgate (Power Series T1675-S components (5), Power Series T1675 coaxial, Power Series T0D415 subwoofers (6), Power Series T600.2 amplifiers (3), Power Series T2500-1bdCP amplifier (2), 3Sixty.3 8-channel interactive signal processor w/ Parametric Equalizer) + Motorized infused amp rack + Custom subwoofer enclosure SPONSORS Metra + Tspec Professional Series Wiring + Shuriken Batteries

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fantastic sound quality with both the lows and the highs of the music it would be playing. By now, he knows to trust his systems in the hands of the master, Marshall Woolford at MARS AUDIO. Raybuck and Woolford sat down and meticulously planned out his build before making any drastic modifications. With Woolford’s expertise, Raybuck decided on a true show-worthy audio build, which would be as loud as the best of them. With a full Rockford Fosgate audio system, the power and hardware was on tap to boast a loud and proud system, but they weren’t done just yet.

In the trunk, the amp rack is a motorized show piece, which transforms the rear of the vehicle into its own show at the touch of a button. With gloss black audio components matching the exterior of the Armada, and red accents emphasized with Heise LED red lighting strips inside and out, the exterior decals were the icing on the cake to tie the whole build together.

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NEXTMOD MARKHAM

7634 Woodbine Ave #2B Markham, ON L3R 2N2 (416) 800-9139

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C&S PERFORMANCE 316 Van Horne Street Cranbrook, BC V1C 1Z5 (778) 517-0686

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776 Dundas Street East, Unit#15 Mississauga, ON L4Y 2B7 (905) 566-4888

DSG PERFORMANCE 4615 Fairway Lachine, QC H8T1B7 866-609-3741

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ADON CROSSFIELD HAD ALWAYS FELT THAT HYUNDAI’S GENESIS COUPE WAS A SEVERELY UNDERRATED PLATFORM, and he set out to prove the car’s potential with his own 2010 Hyundai Genesis.

His original intentions were to just slightly modify the car to play around with it, but it soon snowballed into a show car build as he started to see the car take shape.

At one point in the early stages of the build, Crossfield was going to buy an upgraded turbo before anything else. Luckily for him, he bumped into Craig Simmons, the mad scientist of C&S Performance, who educated him on building something properly. After learning that the big go-fast parts come last, Crossfield made the smart decision to take care of the basics first. What started with an intercooler

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With a heavily modified interior and exterior, and some supporting modifications on the engine, he’s finally ready to chase that turbo upgrade that started it all with C&S Performance. Crossfield extends a heartfelt thank-you to Simmons.

“I'm still unsure what he saw in me, but he helped me from the beginning,” he says. “He quickly went from a stranger to a friend, and soon, someone I looked up to and idolized.

I would have never accomplished what I have without Craig. He's been there for every question I had, and has given me an understanding about cars I couldn't gain anywhere else.”

It’s awesome guys like Simmons and shops like C&S Performance that make dreams come true.

ENGINE K&N air intake + Upgraded spark plugs + Blow-off valve + Mishimoto intercooler + Stainless charge pipe + Chipped ECU tuned by C&S Performance EXHAUST J2 Engineering catback exhaust DRIVETRAIN Advanced Clutch Technology (6-puck clutch, Streetlite flywheel) WHEELS / TIRES TSW Bathurst wheels 19x8.5 (f), 19x10.5 (r) + Nitto Invo tires - 225/40/19 (f), 275/35/19 (r) + Tuner lug nuts CHASSIS / SUSPENSION K-Sport coilovers EXTERIOR Street Faction chassis-mount spoiler + Carbon Creations (carbon fiber front lip, carbon fiber hood) + Remake Bk1 widebody kit + Aerocatch carbon hood pins + Art of Speed Genesis badges + Weather Tech carbon license plate flat frame + Spec D headlights + Opt7 Lighting Aura LED rock light kits + C&S Performance high-power LED lighting conversion kit INTERIOR NRG Innovations (harness bar, 6-point race harnesses, Drift steering wheel) + Cipher Auto (Viper series race seats, seat brackets, sliders) + Bud Light beer tap handle shift knob + CPE triple gauge pod + Hydro-dipped carbon fiber dash trims + Custom rear seat delete AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS Kenwood 1000 W amplifier + Polk Audio 12-inch subwoofers (2) + Custom subwoofer enclosure w/ Opt7 LED lighting SPONSORS C&S Performance + NRG Innovations + KSport + DK Customs + Cipher Audio + Sickspeed + Mishimoto + Nitto Tires + Carbon Creations

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4310 Cameron St #8 Las Vegas, NV 89103 (702) 202-1100

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909 University Dr E College Station, TX 77840 (979) 268-6066

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MARS AUDIO SOUND AND BEYOND

6923 Narcoossee Rd Orlando, FL 32822 (407) 344-2277 MARSAUDIOSOUNDANDBEYOND.COM

UNITED SPEED RACING 1847 Canton Hwy Ste 3 Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 674-5825

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DSG PERFORMANCE 866-609-3741

DSGPERFORMANCE.COM

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