Having the right boating equipment is vital to having a great experience on the water – and that includes entertainment essentials. Answering that call for superior marine audio systems, Alpine today announced the latest addition to the company’s high-powered, rugged marine offerings, the CDA-118M 1.8-DIN head unit with IPx5 water protection. With the addition of the new CDA-118M to Alpine’s existing robust marine line up of head units, digital amplifiers, speakers, a subwoofer and remote controls, boaters have the flexibility to build a complete custom sound system to suit their needs…

Sony today introduced the new XAV-602BT smartphone connected in-dash AV receiver making it easier and more convenient to experience music, navigation and smartphone applications while in the car.

The new XAV-602BT AV receiver features Sony-exclusive App Remote technology for Android and iOS devices, unifying entertainment and control functions for a simplified driving experience. The App Remote feature combines music and select smartphone apps into a single source list that can be safely displayed and controlled directly from the receiver. App content is displayed on the smartphone while audio content plays through the speakers…

With the introduction of the redesigned 2013 Nissan Sentra, a Bose premium sound system will be available for the first time in the popular compact sedan. The Bose sound system for the 2013 Sentra has been custom-engineered for the vehicle’s interior and includes eight speakers strategically placed and acoustically tuned to ensure the highest quality audio experience for all listeners.

Bose began collaborating with Nissan Motor Company nearly 25 years ago and the Sentra now joins an extensive lineup of Nissans currently available with Bose sound systems, including the Altima, Armada, GT-R, Maxima, Murano, Pathfinder, Quest, Rogue and Z…

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…

Sony is expanding its mobile audio lineup with two amplifiers, two lines of subwoofers and a new line of speakers here at the Specialty Equipment Market Association’s (SEMA) annual trade show.

Providing explosive power and sound, Sony’s new XM-ZZR3301 and XM-ZR704 amps complement any car audio system.

The sleekly designed XM-ZZR3301 Mono Class-D amplifier drives power at low frequencies, making it ideal for subwoofer connections. Rated power is 330 x 1 at 4-Ohms and 600W x 1 at 2-Ohms, while the maximum power output is 1,100 watts.

The versatile XM-ZR704 amp is a multi-channel amplifier with the ability to run four, three or two channel operation…

Kenwood USA announced the introduction of seven new speaker models designed exclusively for sale and installation through Kenwood Excelon retailers.

Beginning with the KFC-X1730P 6 ½” component speaker system ($320.00 suggested retail price), this model uses a new cone geometry that incorporates a glass-fiber material giving the cone excellent strength and bass response. The mid woofer cone also incorporates an equalizer dust cap to improve vocal clarity and realize a strong sound stage. This component set also includes an improved 1” silk-down tweeter with neodymium magnet and multiple mounting options for more installation possibilities…

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…

Clarion today announced their revolutionary Full Digital Sound audio system, the industry's first in-car audio system to maintain a digital audio signal from the source to the speaker voice coils, resulting in pristine sounding audio with zero loss in quality and no added noise from analog connections. Shifting away from the realm of ordinary, Clarion's new Full Digital Sound system was designed to deliver unprecedented purity and uncompromising quality for today's high-resolution audio tracks while improving power efficiency and reducing component count…

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 that the all-new Buick Encore luxury small crossover is available with an optional Bose sound system, and — for the first time in a Buick — Bose technology for reducing unwanted noise in the vehicle cabin.

The Bose sound system, custom-engineered for the Encore’s interior, provides driver and passengers with a spacious, lifelike listening experience. Bose Active Noise Cancellation technology, integrated into every Encore, allows Buick to target and reduce unwanted engine and powertrain noise in the cabin — while preserving the crossover’s desirable sound characteristics…