Directed Electronics, Inc., , holds number one market share positions in premium home theater loudspeakers, consumer branded vehicle security and remote start systems, and aftermarket satellite radio receivers. Directed is also a major supplier of mobile audio and video whose portfolio of well-known brands includes Polk Audio, Viper, Definitive Technology, Python, Clifford, Orion, Precision Power, […]

Rohm Co. Ltd has developed what it says is the industry’s first LSI that combines USB memory/SD card host functionality, an MP3 audio decoder, and system controller on a single chip. The device is said to reduce costs and parts count, resulting in increased board space.

In addition, the system controller is equipped with a command […]

The in car stereo major, Blaupunk today launched two audio system products in the Indian market one at the entry level and another with additional features.
‘San Diego MP27 and London MP37,’ would be distributed throughout India in a phased manner, Ajay Sahney, General Manager, MICO and Country Head, Car Multimedia Division of Bosch Group, told […]

Digital Signal Processor Sets New Standard for Pristine Sound Quality and Ease of Setup
JBL’s MS-8-equipped BMW 325i took top honors in the IASCA ISQC and MECA SQ Extreme classes and earned the MECA PHAT SQ award for highest sound quality score of the event at the 2007 Spring Break Nationals, held March 23-24. The BMW’s […]

Pampered at home by surround sound, car buyers are demanding the same audio quality in their vehicles — plus the ability to bring their music with them in a variety of formats.
That means some cars can play music from CDs, DVDs, MP3 players, a hard drive or a thumb-size memory stick that plugs into the […]

Every week it seems that another small micro Mp3 player appears and many of them find their way to our offices. The latest player to make an appearance is the Netac A200 MP3 player which boasts one extra we just had to try. The A200 is not only a 2gb solid state MP3 player but […]

Chronic Car Audio, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CCAU) of Mesa, Arizona, was recognized as one of the Top 100 Retailers for car alarms in the USA for the third year in a row by Directed Electronics. This is significant since Chronic Car Audio Inc. has only been in business for 3.5 years. Chronic Car Audio Inc. […]

Chronic Car Audio, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CCAU) of Mesa, Arizona, was recognized as one of the Top 100 Retailers for car alarms in the USA for the third year in a row by Directed Electronics. This is significant since Chronic Car Audio Inc. has only been in business for 3.5 years. Chronic Car Audio Inc. […]

DAYTONA BEACH — Nothing says “wow” like the assault of sound from tricked-out car stereos at the Spring Break Nationals.
More than 60 fabulous rides will be on display at the consumer trade show at the Ocean Center featuring the latest in mobile electronic technology from Friday through Sunday.
“It’s all about the ‘wow’ factor,” said […]

There were only 8,641 produced, with 1,628 in 1969 and 7,013 in 1970. But with the ardent following they have, you’d think the Boss 302 Mustang was made in numbers approaching the seven-figure mark of the lesser Mustang variations made during the last 40-plus years.
In any case, ‘69-’70 Boss 302s are hotter than ever-have you […]