Rockford Fosgate announced it will launch and showcase its updated 11-model 2013 Punch 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. The 2013 Punch series is schedule to ship in Q1, 2013.

"Punch amplifiers continue to reign as the standard for the car audio amplifier industry," said Theresa Hephner, Rockford senior director, products and marketing. "The 2013 package includes 11 models with numerous upgrades, including on-board integration for factory and aftermarket source units, top mount controls, and significant increases in both average total RMS power and thermal mass."…

Alpine will debut its redesigned X-Power vehicle amplifiers at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), taking place Jan. 10-13 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. With the addition of a new PDX model, Alpine’s complete amplifier lineup totals 13 models plus an add-on power pack.

The new X-Power amplifiers have over 10 percent higher rated power than their 2011 predecessors. They also have more gain, since they are 6dB more sensitive than the previous X-Power amplifiers. In addition, their low pass filter slope was increased to -24dB, to better match the expectations of customers who buy mid-zone amplifiers…

Rockford Fosgate is proud to announce that the new “No Power Wire Required” PM100X1K Punch Element-Ready 100-Watt full range mono amplifier is now available. Designed for mobile, motorsport and marine applications, the PM100X1K has an MSRP of $399.99 per pair (left/right)…

Pioneer Electronics Inc. today released its new lines of automotive TS-A Series speakers and Champion Series subwoofers that deliver exceptional sound quality and performance. Pioneer’s new TS-A speakers feature a new Multilayer Mica Matrix Cone, lightweight dome midrange for brighter vocals, and a new aggressive cosmetic design. For powerful bass reproduction, the 2013 Champion Series subwoofers incorporate the newest technologies including a prism patterned IMPP Composite Seamless Cone, new drive cone construction, and improved flange assembly for maximum installation flexibility…

Harman announced it will continue to provide BMW drivers with the ultimate in-car infotainment and audio experience in 2014. Debuted during the BMW Can-Am Fall Launch, the latest 2014 BMW vehicles, including the new BMW 4 Series Coupe and the all-new 3rd generation BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle, are equipped with a Harman Kardon surround sound system that is precisely tuned to the interior of the vehicle and complemented by the company's market-leading integrated infotainment system…

Alpine today announced the shipping of its much anticipated Type-R Thin subwoofers. The new SWR-T10 10-inch and SWR-T12 12-inch Type-R Thin subwoofers are Alpine’s first foray into the specialized market of thin subwoofers.

The Type-R Thin subwoofers are not traditional subwoofers just packaged in a shallow form factor. Instead, the Type-R Thin subwoofers have been totally designed from the ground up, redefining how thin subwoofers are engineered and perform. Their unique design earned them a CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Award for the In-Vehicle Audio category…

New for 2013, KICKER CX-Series Amplifiers furnish everything expected from the leader in breakthrough mobile audio, including the advanced feature set and trusted reliability one would imagine. They consist of flexible multi-channel models and potent monoblock models, both with power that always exceeds rated power. CX is the foundation for pure KICKER power and dependable, crystal-clear entertainment in a vehicle.

It has become standard for KICKER amplifiers to come in the most compact package allowable, and CX Amplifiers are no different. Featuring an optimized circuit layout for the most efficient use of components and clearest sound quality, CX Amplifiers set the curve for smaller footprints, with monoblock models measuring under 12-1/2 inches long…

Pioneer Electronics Inc. is giving consumers the power to add more bass to their vehicles with the introduction of its new series of Pioneer and Premier branded Champion Pro, ib-Flat Shallow and Champion series car subwoofers. Each new subwoofer was reinforced with an application of basalt rock speaker technology in the cone production process to deliver the essential low bass frequencies to make music come alive for an enhanced in-car sound experience. The subwoofers adopt a new sophisticated cone design that not only looks sleek, but also reinforces the structure to handle increased power…

Pioneer today introduces new high performance automotive loudspeakers, the new Z series of speakers and subwoofers and the next generation D series speakers and subwoofers. The new loudspeakers are engineered to reproduce music in its purest form and allow the listener to experience the music as the artist intended through an uncompromising pursuit of premium sound quality, and by taking full advantage of unique concepts and proprietary advanced technology.

“Although what the automobile of the future looks like is undefined, one thing remains clear – the car will always be one of the most enjoyable environments to listen to music…