Rockford Fosgate announced that the updated and expanded 2013 Prime Series amplifier line is now shipping.

"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. "After a tremendously successful launch at our recent 2013 Product Showcase, the feedback was that our dealers were excited to get these into their stores and in to customers' cars."…

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…

The KS-AR9501D Arsenal Amplifier offers a slightly curved main unit for smooth design with multiple installation options. The illuminating panel and smoked controlled cover assist in easy under seat installation and other hard-to-see installing areas of your car. Encased in the KS-AR9501D are the large control keys, which need no tools for adjustment and are 2cm in diameter.

Compact and versatile, the JVC logo plate can be attached in four different ways for flexible settings. Cascade stacking allows for pairing of multiple amps and is useful with the external bridging function…

Expanding on its already extensive array of subwoofer offerings, Alpine, today announced another addition to its lineup. For the first time, 8-inch models will join the Type-R subwoofer line. Proving that power can come in small packages, these new subwoofers will create opportunities for creative installation options.

At only 4.5 inches deep and 8 inches in diameter, the new Type-R 8-inch subwoofers (SWR-0823D and SWR-0843D) are ideal for cramped quarters. Ideal for installation in door panels, trucks, or other tight spaces, the 8-inch subwoofers use technologies found in Type-R subwoofers and incorporate them in a smaller package…

Kenwood USA announced the introduction of two new high-performance shallow subwoofer models as well as a premium OEM replacement speaker system engineered and produced exclusively for the Kenwood Excelon retailer network.

The XR-W12F ($350.00 suggested retail price) is a 13-inch subwoofer model that can be installed in a standard 12-inch woofer cutout due to a unique basket geometry that provides extra mounting area for the cone/surround assembly while maintaining a standard 12-inch cutout diameter…

Rockford Fosgate announced that it will introduce the latest additions to its acclaimed Punch P1 subwoofer line at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. from Jan. 8-10, 2013, in The Palms Ballroom. The all new P1S2-8 8-inch, P1S2-10 10-inch, P1S2-12 12-inch, and P1S2-15 15-inch 2-Ohm SVC models round out the P1 subwoofer series, and are scheduled to ship in late January 2013.

“The highly efficient design of our all new Klippel-verified 2-ohm, SVC PUNCH Series subs require minimal input power in order to deliver award winning sound quality and deep, full bass at an even more impressive price point,” said Jake Braaten, director of new product development…

HARMAN is expanding its cooperation with the BMW Group and equipping the new MINI Countryman with a high-performance Harman Kardon audio system. HARMAN is the exclusive sound system supplier for all MINI models, including the John Cooper Works series.

"We are delighted that BMW Group has once again chosen Harman Kardon premium audio for the new MINI Countryman", said Sachin Lawande, Co-President HARMAN Automotive and Chief Technology Officer, HARMAN…

Today, Bose announces its first custom-designed Bose Energy Efficient Series sound system in an all-electric vehicle, the 2013 Nissan LEAF. The Bose system in the LEAF delivers powerful, high-quality audio, but with a significantly smaller and lighter footprint than conventional systems, and at about half the electrical current.

“The Bose Energy Efficient Series sound system delivers on all its promise for LEAF owners. It’s remarkably efficient — without conceding on great musical performance,” said Brandon Westley, president of the Bose Automotive Systems Division…

Blaupunkt will show its unique Velocity 2Go systems at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) here today. These newly introduced products are the world's first headphone-jack portable stereo speaker systems that can also be quickly converted into car audio subwoofers. Ideal for active music lovers, Velocity 2Go powered speakers generate room-filling full-range sound when connected to any device with headphone output jacks. When used in a car, it delivers deep, clean bass to add weight to the sound of a basic four-speaker car stereo system…

Harnessing the technology found in their benchmark-setting PDX digital amplifiers, Alpine introduces the new X-Power family of amplifiers. The four new amplifiers provide digital amplifier technology at a lower price point. Alpine offers a complete lineup of amplifiers, totaling twelve models plus one add-on power pack.

The X-Power amplifiers consist of the MRX-M50 mono, MRX-M100 mono, MRX-F30 4-channel and MRX-V60 4-channel plus mono models. The MRX-V60 won a CES Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Award for the In-Vehicle Audio category…