JML Audio Opens New Facility!

JML Audio, the same guys that brought you the kickass Lexus IS300 and boomin' boat we covered not too long ago, have recently moved into a new state-of-the-art facility. I consider St. Louis my hometown, and in all my years living there and working in the car audio industry, I can tell you that nothing compares with their new facility.  Joshua and crew pulled out all the stops when designing their new digs. The tools, the shop layout, it's all focused on providing the best possible experience for both the customer and the installer. The grand opening will officially take place in May, but they're still open for business and they welcome anybody who wants to come check out the new location. There's still a little bit of light construction going on, but as you can see from the pics that follow the jump, this place is ready to rock!

Pretty Perfect IS300 with Plenty of Punch Inside & Out

Josh and the guys at JML Audio just wrapped up a pretty damn impressive install in a 2002 Lexus IS300. First off, this is no show queen. In the end, the owner wanted a car that was "trackable, showable, and daily drivable". The car is loaded with a complete Clarion multimedia/navigation system with all the trimmings, Dynaudio speakers with custom grilles, Zapco amps mounted on a custom steel rack, Treo subs in custom-fit fiberglass enclosures, and Stinger wiring to tie it all together. But don't go thinking this is an all-show-no-go enthusiast car.... This Lex sports a turbocharged 2JZ motor, standalone Motec M4 engine management system, a HUGE front-mount intercooler, and pumps out about 540hp at the wheels!

A lot of the underhood work was already completed when it arrived, but JML cleaned up some of the previous work and, along with the full ICE install, put in over 300 hours of custom work. So not only did they create an amazing install (pics after the jump), but they also changed out dash lighting, worked on the turbo's wiring, fabricated a custom gauge pod and a battery housing, and added a set of beautiful Recaro racing seats. In the end, the customer was elated with the amazing work JML performed, and for good reason. Check it out for yourself - pics after the jump!

This Boat Goes up to 11... Maybe Even 12!

For a typical boat owner, four coaxial speakers and a CD player is considered enough. People who want more might add an amplifier and a set of tower speakers, then call it good. But the guys at JML Audio in St. Louis, MO got a customer who wanted to be able to turn his 26' Sea Ray boat all the way up to 11, so Joshua Landau and his team designed and integrated a system which includes a laundry list of awesome gear. The boat is packing five Zapco amplifiers, two Clarion CD players, dual Clarion audiophile CD changers, two iPods, a pair of Clarion satellite radio tuners, a Microsoft Xbox, 16 Dynaudio and Treo speakers and a 19" LCD monitor. A little over the top? Sure. But what else would you expect from one of the top 100 installers and top 50 audio retailers in the US?

Click the images to jump to JML's site for more info and pics