Alpine offers passengers a variety of entertainment options with video and rear-seat offerings. These products can handle various entertainment sources, such as DVDs, game consoles or video from an iPod® or iPad®. Options include an individual 6 1/2-inch monitor, flip-down or headrest-mount monitor packages for use by rear seat passengers and headphones for system expansion…

Following a successful event last spring in Tucson, Arizona, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today announced the second annual Pioneer Sound Build-Off. Twenty-two of Pioneer’s Premier nationwide retailers, including the top five that participated in last year’s event as well as the People’s Choice winner, are being challenged to build the best sounding demo vehicle using select Premier-branded audio equipment.

Participating dealers are given six weeks to install the provided audio system in their own demo vehicles and will then be evaluated based on International Auto Sound Challenge Association (IASCA) rules…

Pioneer Electronics today completed its line of 2013 in-dash multimedia DVD receivers with the introduction of three new models designed to meet today’s consumer needs for enhanced integration of entertainment and smartphone connectivity in the car.

The new line of multimedia DVD receivers, consisting of the AVH-X6500DVD, AVH-X7500BT and AVH-X8500BHS, features enhanced connectivity with iPhone 5 (except AVH-X6500DVD), Pioneer’s exclusive MIXTRAX virtual DJ technology and AppRadio Mode, smartphone and USB connectivity, Pandora internet radio, high resolution touchscreen display and more…

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 announced Sound Sensations as the winner of the prestigious 2008 Pioneer Sound Build-Off competition for having built the best sound quality vehicle, honored at the company’s annual dealer road show held in San Diego, California on Saturday, April 19. More than 20 vehicles from Pioneer’s nationwide Premier dealer base participated in this elite invitation-only event.

Each vehicle, equipped with a highly customized top-of-the-line Premier audio system, was thoroughly evaluated by certified International Auto Sound Challenge Association (IASCA) judges for their realistic sound quality as well as creative installation…

Pioneer today unveiled its new TS-W311D4/S4 and TS-W261D4/S4 Champion Series subwoofers and GM-D1004 4-channel amplifier designed to provide high sound quality, with simplified and easy integration. The latest Champion Series subwoofers feature key technologies, including Pioneer’s patented IMPP composite cone, highly rigid five-spoke cone design, large double stacked magnets, and a new extremely stiff, enclosed basket, to produce bass output with incredible impact and accurate sound quality…

Alpine provides SiriusXM satellite radio connectivity through its industry-leading in-dash receivers. The company offers four new head unit receiver models which will be compatible with the SXV100 SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner and the new SXV200 SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner, which will be available during the second quarter of 2012. The units will be on display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Jan. 10-13 at the Las Vegas Convention Center…

Kenwood USA announced the introduction of six newly-engineered in-car multimedia systems, many with built-in navigation technology by Garmin and the latest in audio and video performance features.

Kenwood introduces a new premium double-DIN multimedia / navigation receiver, the DNX7160 ($1,700.00 suggested retail price). Advanced navigation technology by Garmin is built into the DNX7160 and includes new features such as Lane Assist with Junction View that reduce highway interchange confusion and improve driving safety. The DNX7160 also includes built-in NAVTEQ Live Traffic service that is free for the life of the product…

Today’s subwoofers have come a long way from their big, bulky predecessors. Alpine takes subwoofer design one step further with a new addition to its Type-R line up: two high-performance, thin subwoofers. In addition to the new thin options, Alpine has completely redesigned its popular Type-R 10-inch and 12-inch subwoofer models to handle more power and excursion for maximum ground-pounding bass and excellent efficiency.

“Alpine’s new Type-R thin subwoofers are an incredible value for the technology and performance they deliver,” said Mike Anderson, assistant vice president, sales and marketing, Alpine Electronics…

Clarion, a leading manufacturer of mobile electronics, introduces an enhanced feature for direct iPod audio control via USB built directly into many of it’s newest multimedia source units…