Clarion, a global leader of mobile electronics, announces the introduction of their first HD Radio capable head unit in a single DIN DVD multimedia station package.

Enjoy a wide variety of media for visual and musical entertainment on the VZ309’s vivid 3.5-inch TFT color display with front panel USB input.

Clarion’s VZ309 is a true multimedia station with a DVD/ CD receiver, USB connector that supports playback of MP3, WMA and JPEG files, front AUX inputs for portable audio players and optional iPod audio and video playback (CCUIPOD2). The lustrous 3.5 inch display offers control of all of the above media formats with maximum usability in a small one DIN package…

Pioneer Electronics Inc. today introduced twelve new single CD players that meet the growing consumers demand for on-the-go connectivity, fluid design and excellence in sound quality. The new line of Pioneer and Premier branded single CD players includes a mix of models with enhanced connectivity options as well as a revamped look and feel. The majority of players also boast Pioneer’s Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR), a patented technology that restores musical detail lost when compressed music files (MP3, WMA and AAC) are created. The result is a fuller, richer and more enjoyable listening experience during playback…

Clarion introduces an all-new product line-up of amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers in 2010. Clarion’s new line offers sophisticated raw power, cutting edge styling and technologically advanced features from entry level to high end.

Clarion’s new amplifiers offer two product series, their high end premium XH Series amplifiers and their XR series black anodized aluminum amplifiers. All Clarion amplifiers offer overwhelming power, packaged into a streamlined design for easier installation. Their all-new sleek cosmetics are very lavish and they have the technology and power to back up those good looks…

Clarion, a leading manufacturer of mobile electronics, introduces new source units with XM Mini-Tuner direct connection. Customers can now choose from three all-new distinct models, the DUZ385SAT, VRX785BT and the MAX685BT, that are all XM Mini-Tuner direct connection ready for their in-dash multimedia enjoyment.

XM Mini-Tuner is a portable cartridge that allows users to take their XM radio subscription from one XM Ready car or home product to the next.

“Our new XM Mini-Tuner direct connection enhances our systems already full- featured capabilities,” says Augustin Leung, Clarion’s Senior Product Planning Manager…

For those car audio enthusiasts who just want their systems loud, Alpine now has a product to satiate that need. Alpine is boldly pushing car audio amplification to the edge with the new MRP-M2000 V-Power Mono Amplifier, now shipping to stores.

As the most powerful Alpine amplifier to date, the MRP-M2000 is conservatively rated at 2,000 watts RMS at CEA-2006 ratings. However, every MRP-M2000 comes with its own “verification certificate” that lists the amplifier’s actual wattage power, which could be even higher than 2,000…

Today’s generation of drivers are continually looking for different ways to bring their home entertainment experience into the car, and Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. succeeds in delivering two new car A/V receivers that transform the dashboard into an entertainment haven on wheels…

Clarion, a global leader of mobile electronics, introduces all-new multimedia units designed especially for marine enthusiasts. Clarion’s custom Marine line for 2009 includes five newly designed units featuring upgraded multimedia and sound capabilities with sleek new cosmetics and a brand new speaker line.

The top-of-the-line Multimedia head-unit (CMV1) is the marine industry’s first watertight head-unit to offer video playback on a front panel color display. Clarion’s CMV1 was selected by the Consumer Electronics Association, as an Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award honoree in the In-Vehicle Audio product category for product and design excellence…

Sony Electronics introduced the first ever Smartphone Cradle Receiver allowing multiple brands of smartphones to serve as in-dash touchscreens. Sony also introduced seven new in-car entertainment systems, including six of the industry’s first Bluetooth with Near Field Communications (NFC) models, featuring enhanced connectivity, control, and music playback from smartphones…

Clarion announces the introduction of three all-new built-in navigation in-dash source units that boast full-featured capabilities such as SiriusXM satellite radio compatibility, built-in Parrot Bluetooth®, Pandora internet radio compatibility, iPod® and iPhone® integration and HD Radio compatibility.

Clarion’s flagship model, the NX702 all-in-one 2DIN audio video navigation unit offers an expansive high resolution WVGA seven inch sloping touch-screen with an innovative, animated GUI and voice control of the features you use most…

Pioneer Electronics Inc. gave two of its car amplifiers, the Pioneer GM-6400F 4-channel and GM-5400T 2-channel, a cosmetic makeover, providing consumers with an amplified car audio listening experience that looks as good as it performs. Both amplifiers were treated with a splash of red on each side of the RCA and speaker terminal inputs for added appeal when displayed in custom installations. The heat sinks (shroud) were revamped utilizing a rectangular shape with a black matte finish to complement the aesthetics of the GM-D8400M and GM-D7400M class D mono amplifiers in the same series.

“Adding an amplifier boosts the overall sound of any audio system in both quality and volume…