Kenwood USA Corporation is introducing new subwoofer models in its successful “Performance Series” that strike a perfect balance between value and performance. All models are upgraded versions of industry-leading Kenwood subwoofers, the sales of which gave Kenwood the top-ranking subwoofer model from January through October 2010, based on unit sales volume according to the NPD Group’s Retail Tracking Service…

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 Electronics Inc. today released its new TS-W3003D4 Champion Series PRO subwoofer and line of GM-A series amplifiers that are designed to match today’s consumer trends of driving more fuel-efficient vehicles and using pre-made subwoofer enclosures.

The latest TS-W3003D4 incorporates key technologies, including Pioneer’s patented IMPP composite seamless cone, reinforced drive cone, dual spiders and large double stacked magnets, to produce powerful bass output utilizing both customized and prefabricated enclosures…

Alpine will debut its redesigned V-Power vehicle amplifiers at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), taking place Jan. 8-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The new and improved V-Power amplifiers are powerful and stylish at attractive price points…

KICKER today announced that it has been named an International CES Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for the new KICKER Hideaway™ Compact Powered Subwoofer System for vehicles. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting-edge consumer electronics products across 35 product categories.

The new-for-2011 KICKER Hideaway Compact Powered Subwoofer delivers surprising low frequency output from a remarkably small enclosure, setting a new standard in mobile plug-and-play bass performance and convenience in a vehicle…

Alpine is adding to its subwoofer and enclosure offerings by debuting five new models at the 2014 International CES, held Jan. 7-10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The company’s wide assortment of subwoofers and enclosures include new models designed specifically for use in trucks. The company also debuted a new audio/video/navigation (AVN) system with a 9-inch screen especially for use in trucks and SUVs, so using the system with the new truck subwoofers creates a complete ecosystem tailored for these vehicles…

Head Unit Power Pack Now Available

TORRANCE, Calif., May 12, 2009 – Consumers who desire better sound quality from their car audio system may not always want a full-blown system overhaul. Alpine answers this need with the KTP-445 Head Unit Power Pack, which is now available in stores.

An easy, cost-effective upgrade, the Head Unit Power Pack enables consumers to upgrade the power of their system and improve the sound performance of their head unit. It measures a slim 6 inches x 2 inches x 1.125 inches and is designed to fit neatly behind the dash in most vehicles. Its direct plug-and-play application does not need additional wiring or tuning…

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…

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…

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%…