The reason underlying the popularity of car audio shows, throughout the world, is that they provide opportunities to share one’s love and interest in cars, compete with other car audio fans, and to win a prize and recognition. Car audio shows are cherished in many developed countries but especially in USA and Canada.

Today, the US has a number of organizations that arrange car audio shows for both American and foreign citizens. These organizations host car audio competitions in various categories that are open to members of the respective organizations from various countries.

IASCA, USACi, and dB Drag Racing are a few of the most famous organizations that arrange car audio shows in USA.

Car audio shows are one of the dearest kinds of events for fans of cars audio systems. These shows allow car fans from various social and ethnic backgrounds to come together and share their interests and experiences of car audio systems.

Car audio shows are arranged by various organizations working in different geographical locations. These organizations update their members on upcoming car audio shows, competitions and prizes offered at the event, and availability of new car audio products.

The three most famous US organizations that arrange domestic as well as international car audio shows are IASCA, USACi, and dB Drag Racing. Other car audio organizations are gradually making a firmer footing in the car audio business.

IASCA is a car audio organization based in the US state of Florida. It is open for membership to people from 26 different countries across the globe. Regarded as the oldest and the largest car audio competition organization, IASCA has hosted sound-quality-based competitions for quite some time. Lately, it has started arranging for competitions in the categories of SPL and idBL.

To facilitate the preparation of its members for car audio shows, IASCA has its own online store that stocks accessory items like T shirts, attaché cases, and car audio software.

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Car audio system may be one the most expensive hobbies one can have. But what are you going to do when an amazing car audio gear is available with great features. Well the first option that comes to mind is to bargain on that particular gadget which is not a bad idea. However make sure you bargain wisely while presenting a price that is between the wholesale and the retail price as the seller will definitely not agree on a wholesale price for the reason that most of these dealers earn their commission through the profit they get in what they sell.

The craze of jazzing up your car from inside and outside with the available stuff these days has taken over the entire globe. The thing that people love to do is to have electronic gadgets installed in their cars to feel at home yet keep it fresh. Drive while watching a movie, have an iPod with FM transmission, watching a movie, have DJ equipment installed in the trunk of your car or analog and digital mixers. You can completely change the look of your car’s interior with audio and video gears within good range of price if bargained wisely. Dealers get a pretty good deal from the wholesalers but the reason for increasing the retail price is dealer’s personal commission. Bargaining is also an art that has to be learned to save your money. When it comes to saving money on car audio gears, you need to be smart about it. Some of the tips that might help you in saving some cash on expensive car audio gear are given below.

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One of the biggest things that you can do to show how much money you have is to have a great car stereo system. Now the only problem with this is the fact that your car audio system may cost a lot of money, but if you do not tune it right then you are just wasting your time. Tuning your car stereo is just as important as the car stereo you choose to buy. To make sure you have the best sound you are going to have to spend some time adjusting it to the right tone that you want. There are a lot of things you have to look out for, but with a little bit of help you are going to have the best car stereo on the block!

When you are trying to tune your car stereo you want to get the max amount volume without making it sound distorted. To do this you are going to have to mess with some of your settings, this is called tuning. Some people thing that you should tune your car audio system with your subs off, however, that is wrong. To make sure you are hitting the right pitch that you want with your subs, and still be able to make out the music can be hard. However, it would be impossible to do with your subs turned off. Now with your subs turned on you need to see how hard you want your subs to hit. By doing this you are going to choose how loud you want your bass to be. Remember the louder your bass is the more distorted your music could sound. Of course, most people do not care nowadays, they just want to make sure you can here them coming down the road.

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The MEX-BT5000 is Sony’s first car CD player with built-in Bluetooth technology, and it’s all about making your life simpler. No more searching for the ringing cell phone while you’re driving down a busy street, or trying to talk on your phone while it’s connected to the charger’s too-short cord.

Instead, when the phone rings, you just push a button on the stereo to answer it. The music mutes and the call comes over your car’s front speakers. And your phone remains in your pocket, purse, or under the seat.

The Sony MEX-BT5000 is packed with useful entertainment and communications features, although it suffers from some fiddly controls. Advanced Bluetooth audio streaming may be its star feature, but its built-in sound optimization for digital audio playback means that it is more than a one-trick pony…

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Modifying your car is a trend that will never go out of fashion. The reason to this is the electronic gadgets, stereo system and many other fine piece of art available to dazzle up your car. Usually what guys prefer installing in their car as a first priority is custom car audio system with a woofer in your trunk and an awesome display to change your CD’s from one to another. Many shops can be found to provide this kind of services for you to pimp your car and give it a complete different look from the inside as well as outside.

The accessories available for cars are so many that it might be hard for one to make a decision as you do not want too much stuff in your car otherwise it will just overdo it. Starting from remote car starters, window tinting, keyless entry, security system, multimedia, shinny rims and tires with an awesome grip etc. There is so much choice to choose from but it is advisable to keep it simple and classy installing things that you really want in your car rather than dumping everything, stuff that you might not even use. So you want to pimp your ride, you can start off with black or silver rims with tires that compliment the shinny metal in between with jet black tinted windows. Tints in different colors are also available but I never found any color more eye-catching than black.

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JVC Mobile Entertainment has added five CD receivers with enhanced connectivity to its product line for 2008: JVC KD-G140 / JVC KD-G340 / JVC KD-PDR80 / JVC KD-BT11 / JVC KD-PDR40

The KD-BT11 features built-in Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling and audio streaming, and is updatable for pairing with new cell phones. The unit is equipped for readiness with CD changer, HD radio, Satellite radio, and is MP3/WMA compatible. The JVC KD-BT11 also features a 3-Band Parametric iEQ, MOS-FET 50W x 4, variable color display, and front AUX Input. A wireless remote is included. The receiver is available in February with an MSRP of $219.95.

The KD-PDR80 CD Receiver features a direct USB 2.0 connection for iPod providing high speed song selection, charging, and digital audio transfer. The unit is also equipped for readiness with Bluetooth, HD Radio, Satellite Radio, and CD changer. The receiver is MP3/WMA compatible and has a front auxiliary input, loudness control, dual color illumination, variable color display, and wireless remote. The JVC KD-PDR80 also features MOS-FET 50W x 4 and 3-band iEQ. The receiver is available in February with an MSRP of $209.95.

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High powered connectivity - one of our most versatile CD tuners.

Connect your phone: with Bluetooth, the Pioneer DEH-P9800BT enables both handsfree and audio streaming profiles – simultaneously. So you can make and receive calls whilst streaming music.

Integrate and build a high powered system – with 3 Hi-Volt RCA pre-outs, a direct Aux-In and IP Bus control, you can expand your setup with amplifiers, additional speakers, subs or even connect your iPod via an optional adapter.

Main features Pioneer DEH-P9800BT

• Max. Power Output - MOSFET 50W x 4
• Tuner - AM, FM
• Plays - CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC
• Bluetooth - Yes
• Front Panel - Auto-flap mechanism (motorised)
• Display Illumination - Full Colour OEL
• Customisable Display - Yes
• Rotary Commander - Yes
• Remote Control - Included
• Multi-Language Display - Yes
• Cellular Telephone Auto Muting - Yes

Connectivity Pioneer DEH-P9800BT

• iPod Adapter Ready -Yes
• IP Bus -Yes
• RCA Preout - 3 (F + R + S/W)
• Sub-display Output - Yes
• Hard-wired Remote Input - Yes
• Direct Sub Drive - Yes
• High Voltage Output - Yes
• ISO Connector ready - Yes

Boost your sound staging - the Pioneer DEH-P9800BT will not let you down on audio performance. Incorporating EEQ+ for greater low and high frequency control and an advanced DSP with Burr-Brown 1-bit DAC with 24-bit resolution, the system offers a wide dynamic range and excellent signal to noise ratio. The result is audio that is accurate and true to the original sound. The system also features Auto Time Alignment which automatically equalises the audio output appropriate to your car interior – giving you the best sound output possible.

Put your signature on it: you can customise the full colour OEL screen – even with your own animations and images; it’s straightforward and easy, but it looks amazing and adds the finishing touch to a high powered, versatile system.

More details: Pioneer.eu

The Biggest, Baddest, Boldest, Most Powerfull Amp in the XTHUNDER series is now available in Europe

This Monster 3000W Class-D Mono Block amp features double 1/0 Awg power connectors to get you all the power you need from your X3000D.

For serious Bassheads and powerjunkies it is very easy to link two X3000D amps together via the Master/Slave circuitry.

The X3000D can tame each sub you connect to it. You can go down to a 1 Ohm load and the amp will still be laughing while ripping out Thunderous bass from the cone of the connected woofer(s).

Go ahead and take the new Rated X X3000D amp for a ride if you are brave enough.

MTX X3000D Specifications:

• CEA RMS Power : 1×1500W @ 4Ohm, 14,4 Volts
• CEA RMS Power : 1×2000W @ 2Ohm, 14,4 Volts
• CEA RMS Power : 1×3000W @ 1Ohm, 14,4 Volts
• 2 Amps strapped : 1×4000W @ 4Ohm, 14,4 Volts
• 2 Amps strapped : 1×6000W @ 2Ohm, 14,4 Volts
• Low pass X-over : 24dB variable from 40 to 200Hz
• Minimum Impedance : 1Ohm
• Frequency response : 20Hz - 250Hz ±3dB
• THD+N / 1W : <0,5%
• S/N ratio : >65dB
• Sensitivity : 0,25 to 5Volts
• Subsonic filter : 12dB variable from 20 to 50Hz
• Phase Switch : 0 or 180
• Dimensions : 58,0×21,0×5,0cm

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Blaupunkt Debuts World’s First Portable Speaker System that Doubles as a Powered Car Subwoofer

Blaupunkt has introduced Velocity 2Go, 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, Blaupunkt 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.

Blaupunkt Velocity 2Go is available in two sizes, each with powerful high-efficiency amplifiers, two long-throw polypropylene woofers and two silk-dome tweeters in a sturdy, attractive ported aluminum enclosure. Power for the four bi-amp configured amplifiers and active crossovers is supplied by a car’s 12-volt electrical system, an AC adapter, or rechargeable AA batteries sustained by a built-in charger. A defeatable auto-turn-on function activates whenever an audio signal is detected.

The Blaupunkt Velocity 2Go 5 features dual 5-1/4-inch woofers, and a pair of 3⁄4-inch tweeters in an 8 liter enclosure, and is capable of linear frequency response from 50 Hz to 25000 kHz. The larger Velocity 2Go 6 employs 6-1/2-inch woofers and 1-inch tweeters in a 15-liter enclosure, making it capable of higher output, and linear response down to 40 Hz…

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The Sony XAV-W1 is its first stab at the aftermarket in-car ents game and it’s a beauty, dominated by a 7in 800×480 touchscreen.

The oversized head unit is designed to slot neatly into newer double DIN bays that are twice the height of your standard car stereo – hence the large screen.

• Plays most popular music and video formats. CD, DVD, SACD, Windows Media Audio, mp3 and JPEG
• Supports Dolby Digital surround sound and DTS Digital Surround Processing playback
• iPod ready. Just plug it in to enjoy your personal audio collection on the road
• Supports satellite radio and connects to Sony’s HD Radio tuner to deliver additional HD radio channels and rich information like artist, song name and more
• Command your digital music from behind the wheel or the back seat with the supplied remote card
• Customisable display and sound settings. Set your favourite photo as the background wallpaper
• Delivers 52 watts across 4 channels ensuring rich, clear sound. Zone by Zone capability allows you to set separate audio zones for the front and rear seats
• Camera input connects with a rear-monitor camera and displays the image on the player’s screen - makes parking a breeze!

It’ll play your DVDs, DivX movies, WMAs, MP3s and CDs, as well as your doubtless huge collection of SACDs. 5.1-channel surround sound is supported with Dolby Digital Surround and DTS Digital Surround Processing.

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