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More Changes at Best Buy
Because of the shift to online sales, Best Buy laid off 5,000 employees and is moving to smaller...
Rockford Marine Amps Show New Rating
Rockford Fosgate began shipping its first amplifiers to carry Dynamic Power ratings as well as RMS ratings. Dynamic...
With Sadness We Report the Passing of a Young Industry Member
Frederic “Maxx” Stiefel, beloved son of Maxxsonic CEO Alden Stiefel, passed away on February 16 - one day...
Fry’s Chain Closing Shows Best Buy’s Strength
Fry’s Electronics announced it is permanently closing all its stores as a result of “changes in the retail...
Alpine Ships New Halo iLX-F409
Alpine Electronics of America is now shipping what it calls "the culmination of the Alpine Halo Display lineup." ...
More Containers Lost at Sea
Another ship, the One Apus, has hit rough seas, damaging containers of products that likely contain consumer electronics...
Some New Products to Watch For
New products have been few and far between for the past year. With all the factory and shipping...
New Aftermarket 13.3-Inch Radio
A new double DIN radio with one of the largest screens to date will soon be offered by...
Update on KnowledgeFest LIVE Heads West
The Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) announced its next KnowledgeFest Live virtual event will be held March 19-21, 2021...
JVC Mobile Launches New Program
JVC Mobile launched a program for retailers based on its JVCKenwood parent company's connection to the Mobile Electronics...
Chip Shortages Grow Severe
If you want to know why there are shortages in car audio, look to the car companies. Semiconductor...
Online Retailer for 12 Volt Startups
Xplicit Audio is an online retailer for 12 volt startups and smaller brands. It sells at minimum advertised...
New Stores Opening Despite Pandemic
At a time when many small businesses are closing, new car audio shops are opening and dealers are...
Where Are the Head Units?
About nine months since the shortages began, major head unit suppliers are still struggling to supply product, including...
CTA Tightens Rules Again on 12V Amplifiers
After passing a new stricter standard for 12 volt amplifier power ratings, now the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)...
These 12V Categories Will Rise or Fall in 2021
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) recently released its forecast for wholesale shipments of aftermarket car audio products for...
New Industry School Gets Support
The Industry School launches March 1 with its first vendor partner AAMP Global, it announced Thursday. The Industry...
JVCKenwood, Alps Alpine Report Sales
JVCKenwood posted a profit for the first nine months of its fiscal year, which ends March 2021. However...
SiriusXM Plans Bold Move
SiriusXM’s new CEO Jennifer Witz said Tuesday that the satellite radio company will test a free SiriusXM service...
Harman Pushes OEM ‘After Sale’ Audio Upgrades
Harman is pushing ahead with plans to sell carmakers the ability to unlock extra amps and speakers (already...