SoundStream's 15,000 Watt Monster

The guys over at FloridaCarAudio grabbed a shot of this new monster SoundStream amplifier. According to SoundStream, this huge mother-of-all-amps puts out a whopping 15,000 watts RMS and is designed for the serious SPL competitor (no kidding?!). Specs and details are still not available, but they've promised to keep us in the loop. We'll let you know all the deets as soon as we find out and we'll also try to get our hands on some more pics and few close-ups as well. You can check out the original post and an additional picture over at FloridaCarAudio.

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Scosche Makes Bluetooth Simple

Scosche is known throughout the industry as a leader and innovator in installation accessories and vehicle-specific car audio installation parts, not to mention their expert technical support and R&D team. But another area where Scosche has recently excelled is the Bluetooth accessory industry. The BlueLife line from Scosche is a collection of pretty unique, easy-to-use, easy-to-install accessories that won't break the bank getting you connected. The collection includes anything from feature-packed OEM Bluetooth adapters that add Bluetooth functionality and mobile phone control to your OEM radio, to home audio solutions, and even extremely simple and universal interfaces.

One of the newest additions to the Universal line of BlueLife products is the DIYBRH. Designed for newer OEM and aftermarket radios with front auxiliary input jacks, the DIYBRH is a simple solution that adds wireless audio and handsfree cell phone capabilities to your ride. Powered by the standard 12-volt outlet (cigarette lighter socket) in your car, ....

(More info and pics after the jump)

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Takata CSW: A Heads-Up Display at Your Fingertips

What you see here is a pretty bad-ass concept developed jointly by Navigon and Takata. If you've followed this blog, you'd know that the new Navigon 7100 is one of the most cutting edge and sexy PND's (Portable Navigation Devices) for 2008. But Takata is a name you've probably never heard before. Takata is pretty well-known in the OEM automotive industry and develops little things like airbags, seat belts, fabrics, steering wheels, and other automotive safety devices.

Well in a small corner of Navigon's CES booth, was the display you see here. I was able to get a little bit of information out of the Navigon guys, but they weren't allowed to divulge much more than what was on the show display. So what is this funky steering wheel, what does it do, and why is it so special?
Click through at the jump to find out and to check out more pics!

New Diamond Audio Hex Pro: Honeycomb Goodness

Personally, I thought the new Diamond Hex flat woofers were pretty sexy, but Diamond stepped it up a notch with these all-new Hex Pro components. I spoke with Brian over at Diamond and he broke it down for us:
    "The new HP650 HEX PRO component system utilizes Diamond Audio's patented TDX motor system. This unique design combines a high energy neodymium magnet and an integrated heat-sink to provide one of the most efficient and how power motor systems available on a speaker of this caliber. The 2.5" light weight voice coil is attached to a linear spider and the companies famous HEX cone. The HEX cone provides a greater weight to strength ratio than any other cone material commercially available today...."

Follow the jump to read the rest of Hex Pro breakdown and to check out a bunch of great pics.

America, F%$K Yeah!

Well, we're almost done posting up all the new gear from CES, but somehow I overlooked this little gem. From the guys that brought you the all-Pink series of amps, subs, and speakers comes another specific niche to celebrate-- those who love the good 'ol US of A. InPhase offers these unique subwoofer enclosures, boldly displaying the Stars-n-Stripes in all their glory and a chromed port to add a little flair (c'mon, what's America without a little bling?). Now, I have to be honest, this isn't quite my style, but it definitely is unique and I'm sure somebody out there would rock these with pride. What's more American than the freedom to rock out?? (Well, as long as it's within legal limits, that is...)