Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the holiday season. Consumers wait all year long to see what kind of deals their favorite stores are going to offer. Even if you do not want to brave the large mall crowds, you can still save by shopping online with Sonic Electronix! Our wide selection of consumer electronics makes it easy to find the right gift for everybody on your shopping list.
CD Players:
JVC has a great in-dash head unit that is sure to please! The KD-AVX40 has a 3.5” LCD monitor and will playback CD’s, DVD’s, and multiple other files. This unit even has built-in Bluetooth technology to support hands-free calling when paired with a compatible Bluetooth phone. A cool and unique feature is that this head unit has proximity sensors. The screen is black and when as you move your finger near the screen, it turns on the display.
Kenwood’s KDC-MP738U CD Receiver has multiple features and an easy-to-use interface. The KDC-MP738U CD/MP3/WMA Player has a USB Input for direct connectivity with an iPod. With this connection, you can listen to all of your favorite music while driving! Not only is there a USB input, you can even expand this head unit with the option for Bluetooth, Satellite Radio and HD Radio. This CD player would be great gift for your son or daughter because it provides all of the best options without including a distracting (and potentially dangerous) LCD screen.
Car Speakers:
A top performing car audio system must contain high quality aftermarket car speakers. The Rockford Fosgate Punch P1653 is a 6-1/2” full-range speaker with an integrated concealed crossover. This simplifies mounting and reduces the time spent on installation, which is a big plus when you want to see how loud they can go! These are a must for anyone with a good taste in music.
Car Alarms:
Do you know someone who has a system without an alarm to protect it? The Viper 7900 is a security car alarm system that will surely protect that investment. It features remote start and keyless entry with an OLED 2-Way remote. This car alarm is the perfect Christmas gift for anyone concerned with losing their system to theft.
We have multiple items to choose from this holiday season. From speakers to home electronics, we have got you covered!
In case you missed the previous post, I will be reporting live from the SEMA Show all day today. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the SEMA Show is the premier car specialty products convention in the world. In my previous post from earlier today, I promised that I would tell you all about the Scosche brand’s exhibit. Without further ado, here are my thoughts on the Scosche booth: the first thing you see is their back wall, which is decked out with all of their fine installation accessories. Of course, you can’t miss the two fabulous show cars on display–a 2008 Subaru STI and the crown jewel of their exhibit, a custom-designed Nissan Cube (video footage after the jump).
The Nissan Cube was jaw-dropping. As soon as I glanced at the cargo area behind the backseat, I couldn’t believe my eyes. The cargo area was rigged with two illuminated rotating cubes, each loaded with a 10″ EFX subwoofer. At this point I was already blown away, but that wasn’t all. The Nissan Cube had amplifiers mounted in the floor panels! That’s right, Scosche put an amplifier into the floorspace in front of each seat for a total of four amps mounted in the floorboard! They used plexiglass to seal the amplifier in place so that passengers can look down under their feet and see the amplifiers below. The Cube had a custom white with an orange paint job with the EFX logo painted on the sides of the vehicle. Scosche loaded the door panels with EFX speakers to complete the EFX theme. Scosche’s Subaru STI was pretty impressive as well. The STI had a nice audio system, including a special plexiglass box in the back, which housed an EFX subwoofer. The see-through box gave this vehicle’s system an extremely clean look and was the highlight of the vehicle.
Video of the 2009 Nissan Cube at SEMA 2009:
I also made my way outdoors and browsed through some of the specialty custom show cars on display. There are literally thousands of cars here, so I have yet to see them all, but just in the last hour or so I have seen countless gems. Two of my favorites include a 2008 Chevy Avalanche designed with a Guitar Hero / Rockband theme and a bright yellow Mustang loaded with top of the line KICKER car audio products.
Be sure to check back as we will continue to provide live blogs, photos and videos from the hottest automotive show in the world, the SEMA Show in Las Vegas!
Hello loyal readers, I’m checking in from Las Vegas, home of the annual SEMA Show convention, the world’s largest automotive specialty products event. As I type, I am literally surrounded by competition cars loaded with the finest car audio products on the market! Check back today for updates, I will be periodically live-blogging throughout the day today.
All of the industry leading brands such as KICKER, Pioneer, and Alpine are on-site displaying their fantastic show cars loaded with aftermarket audio equipment. KICKER’s black Ford Mustang featured oversized midwoofers custom-mounted in the front door panels. This created a sound equivalent to having subwoofers mounted in the door panels, which as you can imagine, really ratchets the bass up a notch! The KICKER reps also showed us their marine speaker bass tube concept designs, which are essentially KICKER speakers custom-designed for bass tube enclosures. This concept enables you to safely mount KICKER speakers on your boat.
The Scosche booth was pretty amazing as well, I will provide more on that later today. Stay tuned as we will be posting exclusive videos, photos, and tidbits to help give you an in-depth look at this awesome event. SonicElectronix TV host Seth Wilde will also be hosting on-camera interviews with the top car audio manufacturers. More updates to come!
Kicker has always displayed a commitment to providing exceptional care and service, even after selling their products. Their latest promotion reflects their dedication to customer satisfaction, as they have decided to provide an additional one-year extended warranty with the purchase of a Kicker installation kit at the time of a Kicker amplifier purchase. They are so convinced that Kicker wiring kits will enhance both the lifespan and performance of your new amplifier that they are willing to offer an extended warranty with the purchase of a Kicker install kit. Kicker wants you to equip your system with their wiring products so that you can experience the best quality sound and reliability from their world class amplifiers. All you have to do is purchase one of their well-made install kits with a Kicker amplifier, and your gear will be backed by an additional one year warranty guarantee.
There are multiple installation power kits that can be used with your new amplifier. They can be paired with any of our 2008 ZX Kicker amplifiers with the correct gauge size.
Since we are Kicker authorized dealers, we are able to offer you this amazing deal. But be sure to act quickly, as this offer will only be available for a limited time. After you purchase the qualifying kit and amplifier, you will need to register them on the Kicker website with your original sales receipt and amp serial number. After you complete the registration process, the Kicker support team will be able to add an additional one year warranty credit to your account. Also, in the rare case that you experience any problems with the products, the Kicker customer support team will be more able to assist you with your specific product info on file.
The inaugural Sonic Electronix social network contest has come to an end, and it has resulted in not only three, but four prize winners! Due to the overwhelming response from our users, we decided to add a 4th place prize to our original top 3 prizes.
This free contest required users to either follow us on our Sonic Electronix twitter page and RT a message, or subscribe to our YouTube channel, SonicElectronixTV. After the contest ended on October 5, 2009, we randomly selected the top 4 winners from the list of followers and subscribers.
Introducing the winners of the Sonic Electronix Social Media Sweepstakes:
1. rodneyj14
Congratulations to rodneyj14 on winning the beautiful JVC KW-AVX810 Double DIN head unit. This car stereo includes a built-in 7″ LCD touchscreen and can play all of your favorite DVD’s, MP3’s and CD’s. JVC has designed this head unit with tons of terrific expandability options. You can add Bluetooth, HD radio and much, much more.
2. vcguitar185
Coming in at second place is YouTube user vcguitar185. He wins a fabulous pair of Woodees IES-W100B Headphones with a built-in microphone.
3. Psyfertech
At third place, we have twitter follower Psyfertech. He wins a complete Tsunami AMP48-RCA dual-amp installation kit. This amp kit has all the parts you need to perform an amp install! Congratulations Psyfertech!
4. rogertruss
And finally, kudos to rogertruss, the winner of the fourth place bonus prize, a pair of Woodees IES-W101B portable headphones! These distinctive headphones are made with wood for superior sound quality.
Thanks to those of you who participated in this contest, and stay tuned, there are more free contests coming soon at SonicElectronix.com.
You can watch our video announcing the contest winners below:
I am here to pass along a great deal to you. Right now, we’re offering a 20% off coupon on select Rockford Fosgate full-range and component speakers. Not only do you get a great set of Rockford Fosgate speakers, but you are getting them for 20% off! This offer can mean a savings of up to $40.00 on select Rockford Fosgate speakers. Where else can you find a great deal like that?
Aftermarket speakers are a must if you are upgrading the sound system in your vehicle. I spend much of my time in my car driving to and from work so I, of course, want a great system to keep me occupied during those long drives. I listen to different genres and types of music, from classic rock to hip-hop, so I needed a pair of auto speakers that would do the job in that sound environment. A few months ago I decided to splurge on a pair of Rockford Fosgate speakers. And there is a definite sound difference from the stock speakers that were in my vehicle before.
To achieve the right sound, you will first need to determine your vehicle’s speaker size. There are many different sizes to choose from, such as the P1692 6” x 9” Full-range speakers and the P1653 6-1/2” 3-Way speakers. Full-range speakers, also called coaxial speakers, are perfect for basic applications. Looking for something with a little more power? The P1652-S 6-1/2” Punch Series component speaker system has a concealed crossover in the basket and separate tweeters.
No matter which set of speakers you decide to buy, you will be getting great value with this limited time offer. Now you can rock & roll with Rockford without breaking the bank!
We the people of SonicElectronix.com, in order to create a more perfect shopping experience, hereby pronounce a California sales tax reform! That’s right, we’re offering free shipping on all orders over $10 shipped within California to help offset the California sales tax. Since our headquarters are located in California, the state government requires us to charge sales tax on any order shipped within California. This sales tax is a fixed percentage based on the order value.
To help reduce costs for our Californian customers, we are issuing a CA sales tax reform of sorts: free shipping on all orders shipped over $10 within California! Please note this offer excludes freight orders and televisions larger than 42″ provided that they do not have an existing free shipping offer. Other terms and restrictions may apply. This is an exclusive offer for residents of California. If you are a Californian, you can learn more about this special offer as you browse our website.
Remember, items coming from our warehouse in Valencia, CA will reach you within 1-2 days! So even though this offer is for free ground shipping, it’s almost like getting free next day air or 2nd air shipping from a big box retailer. In this economy, that’s almost unheard of! California customers, make sure that you cash in on this deal soon, as this offer is available for a limited time only.
Enter now to win great prizes in the Sonic Electronix Social Media Sweepstakes! This contest is free to enter! Three grand prizes will be awarded based on a random selection of entries. First prize is a fabulous JVC KW-AVX810 Double DIN head unit. This head unit has a 7″ LCD touchscreen with DVD, MP3 and CD playback. The second prize is a pair of Woodees IES-W100B Headphones. The headphones include a built-in microphone. Finally, third prize is a Tsunami AMP48-RCA complete dual-amp installation kit.
How do you enter the contest? There are two ways to enter. If you want to increase your chances of winning, enter both ways and we’ll count both entries! The first way to enter is to simply subscribe to our YouTube channel, SonicElectronixTV. The second way to enter is through Twitter. Follow @sonicelectronixand tweet this phrase: I just followed @sonicelectronix for a chance to win a free car stereo product! More info at: http://www.twitter.com/sonicelectronix
When the contest ends we will randomly select three entries as the winners. The results will be posted on both Twitter and Youtube, as well as on our contest page. Winners will have 30 days to claim their prize by emailing newsletter@sonicelectronix.com with “Contest Winner” in the subject line.
The SonicElectronix.com Social Media Sweepstakes ends October 5, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. (Pacific Standard Time). Prizes are non-exchangeable and non-refundable. Items are covered by the warranty outlined on the respective product page. SonicElectronix.com is not responsible for any lost packages or incorrect shipping addresses. The Sonic Electronix Social Media Sweepstakes is limited to US residents only. If you want to learn more, view the contest rules for more details.
Here at SonicElectronix.com, we strive to offer the best customer service possible. Part of customer service is having the knowledge to answer questions that customers have about products. In order to accomplish this, training sessions are held on a regular basis to augment the knowledge of the SonicElectronix.com staff. Recently, representatives from Kicker Car Audio came to our building to provide training on all of the Kicker products out there!
They began their training with a brief history of Kicker, explaining that it was started in 1980 when the founder Steve Irby developed the first full-range speaker box made specifically for the car. In 1986, Kicker released both the Competition woofer, known as the original small box woofer, and the Freeair woofer, which was designed specifically for free air applications. By 1992, Kicker introduced the first Kicker Solo Baric subwoofer. One year later they released their first fully regulated power supplies and amplifiers. Kicker continued devising innovative products and in 2000 the world’s first Kicker Solo-Baric L7 square subwoofer was released. As they developed more and more products, the Kicker technology advanced more and more. Such technology includes the unpiloted, stitched surrounds, extended pole pieces, T and L cut top plates, Inverted Structural Dome (I.S.D.), perimeter venting, and the S.P.A.I.R re-cone kit.
Before talking about their full line of subwoofers, they explained the principle of having a square subwoofer. Like many ingenious innovations, the principle behind the design is pretty simple. Square subwoofers provide the most cone area for the size of the speaker box baffle. On average, a square subwoofer has about 25% more cone area than a round subwoofer of the same size. More cone area means that the subwoofer is able to move more air and thus it will produce more bass.
After talking about some of the incredible technology that goes into making a Kicker sub, the Kicker representative began to talk in detail about each of their products. It was an unbelievably informative training session. They were able to answer every single question despite the fact that our representatives asked some pretty detailed questions! We learned about the three major square subwoofers: the Solo X, the L7, and the L5. These square woofers are created with unique specifications to maximize their performance. The Solo X is Kicker’s competition and extreme woofer. The Solo X includes a S.P.A.I.R. re-cone kit, which allows you to maintain and repair the cone throughout the lifetime of the sub. The L7 is the original square subwoofer and Kicker’s best selling square subwoofer. The L5 is Kicker’s most affordable square subwoofer and provides 70% the performance of the L7, but for a fraction of the price. Both the L5 and L7 subs are available in preloaded boxes that Kicker manufacturers specifically for these subs. They are finely tuned to the specs of the enclosed woofer and provide the best sound for that woofer.
Along with the square subs, we also learned about the round woofers. The Kicker CVX is the best performing round subwoofer and is essentially a round L7. New to the 2009 Kicker line-up is the Solo Classic, which produces the same amount of bass in only half of the space. Next we discussed the CVT subwoofers. The CVT line features subs in a variety of sizes, which makes it easy to find the proper fit for your install application. Then we learned about the Comp VR (CVR). The CVR is Kicker’s best performing “value” subwoofer. When enclosed in a ported box, the Kicker CVR is able to produce some big bass! Lastly we learned that the Kicker Comp is the industry leading subwoofer and bestseller. They are highly efficient subs with moderate power and big Kicker bass. The Kicker woofers use a SoloKon cone that is ultra strong and injection molded to enhance the sound of the woofers. With a Kicker subwoofer, loud bass is practically guaranteed!
After completing subwoofer training, we began to discuss the full line of Kicker speakers. At first we discussed the newest QS and RS speakers. The QS components are Kickers premium speaker system and use Kickers most advanced technology and engineering to create the ultimate sounding speaker. The crossover on the QS speakers use an asymmetrical design and a Zobel Impedance correction network to spread the response across the entire speakers; bandwidth. The crossover also integrates an Illuminated protection circuit, as well as Mylar caps and air core inductors. Judging from the demonstration, the QS speakers sound absolutely phenomenal. We were just getting started though. After learning about the QS speakers, we began to discuss the high-end RS series speakers. Apparently the RS speakers have been redesigned for 2009 and use a lot of the same technology and engineering as the QS. The main differences between the two are the materials and the crossover. The RS features a slightly simplified version of the QS crossover, but it still has all of the necessary features of a high-end speaker. Finally, we briefly talked about the KS and DS series speakers. We learned about the polyswitch tweeter protection on the KS speakers and the perfect OEM upgrade for the DS series speakers.
After discussing subs and speakers, we were ready to learn about amplifiers. This was one of the highlights of the training. We got to see the amplifiers inside and out. We learned what makes a Kicker amp a Kicker amp. The quality and precision that goes into each and every amplifier is second to none. We were most impressed with the thorough quality control involved in the production of ZX amplifiers. Each and every ZX amp is tested before it leaves the factory. The spec sheet that is included in each amp tells the tested RMS wattage of the amplifier and each one is underrated. This way, when a customer purchases a ZX amplifier, they are getting more than what they paid for!
After finishing the major categories, we moved to more specialized fields like marine technology. In fact, the Kicker power sports line includes but is not limited to marine series speakers, subs and amps. We learned that Kicker now refers to the marine series as the power sports series because these items are completely designed to withstand harsh conditions in general and not just in the boat. Power sport models are made to work perfectly on boats, jeeps, ATV’s, patios, in the backyard, and even zambonis! The Kicker Power Sports amplifiers, speakers, and subwoofers are perfect for any application that might require a more durable and protected item.
Next we learned about Kicker’s mobile audio products. The Kicker experts taught us all about the SoundGate iPod and Zune accessories. The Kicker CORE system is designed to provide playback of your iPod in your car. All of the cables are included, making it easy to get started. The CORE also provides 5V USB charging. These systems will allow playback from the iPod itself and can even connect and play video from the iPod! Next we discussed the SoundGate iO series, a new way to integrate your iPod and other audio source to your car via Bluetooth! The plug and play system allows for Bluetooth audio, handsfree communication, and music streaming. It is still in the development stages and has yet to be released, but it will be the ideal solution for adding Bluetooth and navigation voice guidance to vehicles that are not suitable for aftermarket in-dash head units. It would make an excellent addition to classic cars!
The last thing we were trained on was the home and portable line. This includes Kicker headphones and their iPod shelf systems. The headphones include high performance ear-buds and an active style “on-the-ear” headphone. The ear buds produce incredible acoustic sound quality given their slight dimensions. These headphones are perfect for the on-the-go listener. The active style headphones are made for those that live an active lifestyle and need a headphone that will stay on the head. Beyond that, we learned about iPod docking shelf systems such as the iK500. Based on the demonstration, this system provides iPod playback through loud and clear speakers that fill the entire room with music. For those that enjoy a Zune as opposed to the iPod, Kicker makes the ZK500, which is similar in features but designed to dock and play the Zune.
We here at SonicElectronix.com were impressed with the training seminar and we are blown away at the quality of Kicker products. The Kicker representatives were extremely knowledgeable and knew everything about their products. Kicker is definitely a high quality company that takes as much care of its products as they do their customers.
Introducing the Sonic Electronix YouTube Channel, SonicElectronixTV! To access our product videos, visit our YouTube profile. Your host Seth Wilde presents some of the top amplifiers, subwoofers, other car stereo products from our website. These videos make the online shopping process more interactive than ever before. Use our channel watch a video of a subwoofer “thump” before you buy it! See a head unit in action before you make your purchase!
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Here is sample video of the Kicker 09S12C4 Solo-Classic:
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