Clarion announced today a smarter way to stay connected in your vehicle with Next GATE, a smartphone controller for iPhone. This device is easily connected and controls applications residing on the smartphone, allowing for advanced functionality in any vehicle. Key vehicle-friendly app partners include: TuneIn®, Pandora®, Vlingo©, INRIX Traffic, and InfoGation® with more to come. Likewise Clarion is currently working with multiple app partners to greatly expand the functionality of Next GATE. The functions of the applications are running on, and leveraging the power of, the smartphone and its wireless connectivity…

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."…

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…

Clarion announced today the introduction of an all-new line of subwoofers for the 2013 model year, including an entry level model, a shallow-mount model and an amplified subwoofer. The new line offers cutting-edge styling, affordable prices, great power, and several technologically advanced features.

The new subwoofers are available in two distinct series. The WG Series is the entry level series designed to deliver rich, pumping bass on a tight budget and features a 10 inch and a 12-inch dual and a single voice coil subwoofer…

Alpine today announces availability in North American markets and introduces the iLX-007, an aftermarket in-dash receiver dedicated for optimum compatibility with Apple CarPlay. This exciting new product will further enhance Alpine's in-vehicle environment providing drivers a smarter, safer, more fun way to use iPhone in the car.

The iLX-007 is a mech-less in-dash receiver with a 7-inch capacitive touch screen with a flat-face design. It is dedicated for use with Apple CarPlay to provide drivers with a seamless iPhone experience in the vehicle…

JVC Mobile offers 15” Arsenal Subwoofers: CS-AW8540 and CS-AW8520, featuring Kevlar Laminated Hemp-Fiber Cone and a 2-year warranty. Arsenal subwoofers feature a Rapid-Fire Impedance Selector Terminal(Patented), which easily changes the resistance rating of the subwoofer’s voice coil with a single motion.

The CS-AW8500 series subwoofers won the prestigious 2008 CEA “Best of Innovations” award for their engineering significance and elegant design structure…

HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group, is pleased to announce that its Harman Kardon Premium sound systems now provide a fascinating all seat surround sound experience in all model variants of the BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series and BMW X1. The company's brilliant Logic 7 surround sound system produces crystal-clear treble, a powerful bass and a unique, authentic three-dimensional sound experience. The acoustic experts from the Harman Automotive Division, have been working together with BMW since 1993…

In parallel with the worldwide premiere of the Mercedes-Benz CLS, HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group, is to unveil a surround sound system from Harman Kardon at the Paris Motor Show that is precisely tailored to the interior of the four-seat coupé. The system offers an excellent, top-class musical experience. The richness of sound, dynamism and spatiality set new standards. The new premium sound system from longstanding partners HARMAN and Mercedes-Benz once again underlines their aim of ensuring perfect sound reproduction in all Mercedes models…

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…

Clarion announced today the introduction of NX807, the company's first full-featured premium double DIN in-dash infotainment source unit featuring Apple CarPlay support. Serving as Clarion's flagship audio source unit, the NX807 boasts an impressive array of premium features and capabilities that help it outshine the competition, including a high-definition 7-inch touch display, embedded GPS navigation, support for Pandora and Bluetooth music streaming and smartphone screen mirroring through HDMI…