Sony announced Digital Link Sound System, a new product that easily installs and enhances the audio quality of factory head units. Digital Link Sound System will be available in two models, XDP-PK1000, an all-in-one package to optimize sound staging, and the XDP-MU110 model, a condensed version which integrates with existing or other subwoofers and amplifiers…

Kenwood USA announced the introduction of a third model within the Kenwood Excelon Reference Fit mobile power amplifier line.

The XR-5S ($600.00 suggested retail price) is Kenwood’s only five-channel mobile power amplifier and the industry’s most powerful five-channel amplifier for its size, delivering 80 watts (RMS) at 4 ohms with another 350 watts (RMS) x 1. Thanks to digital amplifier technology, the XR-5S has an extremely small chassis and allows for installation in very small spaces without any sacrifice in power or audio performance…

Rockford Fosgate announced it will launch its updated and expanded 2013 Prime Series amplifier line during its 2013 Product Showcase at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. from Jan. 8- 10, 2013, in The Palms Ballroom. Six new models will round out the line, and are scheduled to ship in Q1, 2013.

“Our goal with the 2013 Prime amplifier line was to make them more installer friendly, better performing, and to make every model have a consistent cosmetic look.” explained Theresa Hephner, Rockford’s senior director of product development and marketing…

Back in the 1980s, Blaupunkt launched its first car audio speakers under the name "Blue Magic", a line that was further developed and produced into the 1990s. This widely-acclaimed series stands for innovation, quality and good sound. Now the successor of this legendary speaker series is coming onto the market. The new "Blue Magic" design stands out with high-quality magnet covers, additional vent openings for the voice coil, striking 6-head screws and inlaid metal grills as speaker covers. What's more, Blaupunkt is launching a new range of active subwoofers with Class D amplifiers…

Having the right boating equipment is vital to having a great experience on the water – and that includes entertainment essentials. Answering that call for superior marine audio systems, Alpine today announced the latest addition to the company’s high-powered, rugged marine offerings, the CDA-118M 1.8-DIN head unit with IPx5 water protection. With the addition of the new CDA-118M to Alpine’s existing robust marine line up of head units, digital amplifiers, speakers, a subwoofer and remote controls, boaters have the flexibility to build a complete custom sound system to suit their needs…

JVC Mobile Entertainment, creator of the World's Smallest Digital Amplifier*, has introduced three new high-end class digital amplifiers into its 2008 Arsenal Series product line.

JVC Mobile's new KS-AR8000 series amps offer superior, natural sound in a compact size due to the introduction of JVC’s own floating isolated structure IC. The floating isolated structure offers simple, high-speed and efficient noise reduction from inside the amp, so just one analog feedback is required to get high-quality sound in a wider frequency range…

Sony is expanding its mobile audio lineup with two amplifiers, two lines of subwoofers and a new line of speakers here at the Specialty Equipment Market Association’s (SEMA) annual trade show.

Providing explosive power and sound, Sony’s new XM-ZZR3301 and XM-ZR704 amps complement any car audio system.

The sleekly designed XM-ZZR3301 Mono Class-D amplifier drives power at low frequencies, making it ideal for subwoofer connections. Rated power is 330 x 1 at 4-Ohms and 600W x 1 at 2-Ohms, while the maximum power output is 1,100 watts.

The versatile XM-ZR704 amp is a multi-channel amplifier with the ability to run four, three or two channel operation…

In the pursuit of pure sound perfection, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today announces a complete ultra performance, reference standard audio system designed and engineered specifically for car audiophiles and music enthusiasts seeking the ultimate in-vehicle listening experience. Exemplifying Pioneer’s audio heritage, the Stage 4 products are created using advanced materials and innovative technologies with the goal of achieving the most accurate audio reproduction. Stage 4 audio components consist of the new DEX-P99RS, a single CD tuner/digital media player, four new high-performance amplifiers, the new 2010 PRS series of component speaker systems and the PRS series subwoofer…

Kenwood announced the introduction of three new power amplifier models that combine high performance with a new thin chassis profile and small-footprint design. These three “XR-Series” amplifier models were developed specifically for the Kenwood Excelon mobile electronics retailer network.

To achieve the thinner chassis profile, Kenwood designed each amplifier for the highest efficiency of space. This was made possible by reducing the footprint of the power supply by 40% compared to a conventional class AB design, made possible in part by the use of lower-profile power supply capacitors reduced height by 33%…

For car audio enthusiasts who want maximum audio performance from their sound systems, Alpine today announced the company’s 2010 amplifier line up. This year’s line up features an all-new PDX amplifier series for consumers who want great sound quality and power output in a compact package.

Winner of a CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Award for the In-Vehicle Audio category, Alpine’s next-generation PDX amplifier series (PDX-M12, PDX-M6, PDX-F6 and PDX-F4) is designed and engineered for ultimate sound quality, power performance and reliability. The new cosmetics offer an attractive, compact package that is 20 percent thinner than the first generation…