By James Chevrette
March was a big news month due to new tariffs, the launch of the new Modus brand and other new products and MasterTech Expo.
Our readers were more interested in new products such as those from Pioneer, Modus and Gately Audio than the tariffs. With the Chinese tariffs now at 54 percent, we’ll watch supplier and dealer reaction over the next few months.
Here are the top stories for March 2025:
- Pioneer Intros Two New NEX Decks
- Here’s the New High End Decks, Amps from New Brand Modus
- New Amp from Gately Audio
- Helix Shows Innovative Subwoofers
- Changes in Competition Scene
- Suppliers React to New Tariffs
- New Rep Firm Officially Launches
- Sales Are Picking Up
- Boss Introduces Advanced Harley Deck
- Gladen Releases New Zeta Series Speakers
With Boss releasing the Elite series with iDatalink Maestro capabilities for $299 Dual Electronics has released a head unit for $199.Will customers go for these considering the needed integration cost possibly being more than the head units?Is there a market for these and will other brands follow?