KnowledgeFest
Twice the Gear at
KnowledgeFest
From Long Beach to Indianapolis, this year’s February and March KnowledgeFest extravaganza revealed lots of new advancements in technology and product line upgrades in both audio and safety equipment.
Product / Service: Mat’s Pro Audio Main Features: The Hi-Fi 6150D six-channel amplifier is manufactured in Jupiter, Florida. Channels five and six are overbuilt, allowing the installer to take it down to a one-ohm load. At the one-ohm load, 1,000 watts is available in that pair of channels. The amp can be used for any application. MSRP: About $1,099, with a three-year factory warranty. Ship Date: Now shipping.
Product / Service: Directed Viper DS4+ Remote Start and Security Main Features: The customer can control the product using an app. The system is smart enough to recognize the user’s phone and will lock and unlock automatically. The company is leveraging Bluetooth technologies and adding capabilities with new software that was introduced in January 2019. Another addition is 4G, speeding up response time between the app and the system. Costs vary. Ship Date: Now shipping.
14 Mobile Electronics April 2019
Product / Service: Cadence / Oncore XW Series Subwoofers Main Features: Subwoofers come in 12- or 15-inch, dual-two, dual-fours, built for sealed, ported or infinite baffle enclosures. The product provides 1,500 watts RMS. Fully reconable. Cadence offers lower-cost options sold to dealers and distributors, while Oncore is a dealer-direct line with territory restrictions. MSRP: Costs range from $999 to $1,599. Ship Date: Now shipping.
Product / Service: Install Armor Main Features: First revealed at KnowledgeFest Long Beach, Install Armor will have 22 different pieces available that the technician can use to protect the car from head to toe. The first items available are seat covers and floorboard covers for the driver and passenger side. The pair of seat covers and floorboard covers is $149.99, and can be preordered via www. kingpinuniverity.com.
