Premium OEM Car Audio On Rise

By Lisa Johnston On Nov 21 2011 - 6:01am

EL SEGUNDO, CALIF. — Premium OEM audio systems will grow at doubledigit rates in 2011 and beyond, thanks to the proliferation of quality sound systems in mid-range cars, IHS iSuppli said.

Global 2011 sales of premium audio systems will reach 7.9 million units, up 14 percent from 6.9 million units in 2010, and will hit 13.3 million units by 2015.

Premium audio systems are defined by IHS as having any or all of the following: surround sound, eight or more speakers, and 400 watts or more. Branded systems are included.

 

 

IFR: Retail Car Audio Advertising Picks Up

By Joseph Palenchar On Dec 19 2011 - 6:01am

NEW YORK – Retailers are promoting car audio more aggressively in newspaper ads and circulars than they did during 2009, the year the recession officially ended, although advertising levels slipped a bit so far this year compared to 2010 levels, IFR Monitoring found in tracking retailers’ advertising.

Audiovox, Jensen, Advent Roll Out Products

By Joseph Palenchar On Jan 10 2012 - 6:01am

LAS VEGAS — VOXX is coming to International CES with new 12-volt products under the Audiovox, Jensen and Advent brands.

The company is adding new features to Jensen multimedia head units such as control of a Pandora Internet radio app on a USB-connected iPhone, and it is stepping up the performance of Audiovox-branded headrests by adding high-definition high-contrast LED-backlit LCD monitors in a smaller footprint.

ADS Readies Universal Car-Audio Integration Module

By Joseph Palenchar On Mar 26 2012 - 4:01am

MONTREAL – Automotive Data Systems (ADS) plans second-quarter shipment of the industry’s first OEM-integration module that integrates aftermarket head units with the infotainment systems of multiple makes and models of vehicles.

“No one else has this now,” said marketing director Dan Facciolo. “We’ll be doing for car audio what we did with remote start and security systems.”

Marine Audio Faces Challenges In Tough Economy

By Amy Gilroy On Aug 3 2009 - 6:00am

With boat sales down at least 30 percent, retail marine audio sales are down by a similar degree, according to some suppliers, but other suppliers and retailers are bucking the trend.

Boat and boating accessory sales have declined 32.3 percent in year-to-date sales through May, according to Spader Business Management, which surveyed approximately 50 marine dealers. But some suppliers to boat builders believe boat sales have seen a steeper drop of closer to 50 percent.

Aamp Buys Phoenix Gold Car Audio Division

By Amy Gilroy On Oct 12 2009 - 6:00am

Aamp of America purchased the car audio division of Phoenix Gold on Sept. 1 from Portland-based Rodin, making Phoenix Gold a new brand under the Aamp of America umbrella, alongside other brands including Stinger and iSimple.

Phoenix Gold home audio assets remain part of Rodin, affirmed Aamp of America.

JL Audio Joins MESA Car Group

By Amy Gilroy On Dec 7 2009 - 8:00am

JL Audio will be the first vendor partner of the new Mobile Electronics Specialists of America (MESA) car audio group, announced MESA.

The group launched in November to offer volume discounts on advertising and promotions and other benefits. It hopes to attract 50 car audio retailers and additional vendor partners.

Audiovox Bows Vehicle Security

By Joseph Palenchar On Mar 12 2010 - 10:18am

ORLANDO — Audiovox has begun shipping its redesigned Pursuit series of vehicle security and remote-start systems and an Advent-brand Bluetooth hands-free kit designed with a Toyota OEM look, the company announced here at the NADA (National Automobile Dealer Association) show.

The company also unveiled a PROPLM security system that lets highvolume car dealers preload vehicles with alarms while providing greater on-the-lot protection than other security systems.

Audiovox Updates FLO TV, Mobile ATSC Roadmap

By Joseph Palenchar On Jul 6 2010 - 7:03pm

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — More FLO TV products are due from Audiovox in the coming months, but the company will hold off shipping mobile ATSC products until early next year, Audiovox Electronics president Tom Malone told TWICE.

Alpine Surveys Retailers On Car Audio's Future

By Editors of TWICE On Sep 23 2010 - 1:00pm

TORRANCE, CALIF. — Integration with iPods, iPhones, iPads and other smartphones will be more important to the future growth of aftermarket mobile-electronics specialists than Internet radio, mobile digital TV, and HD Radio, Alpine dealers believe.