At CES, Pioneer introduced their latest multimedia units, the AVH-P4000DVD (pictured above) and AVH-P5000DVD. It comes standard with all the usual features. iPod Direct control, connectivity to portable music players, USB compatible devices and satellite radio. You also get a rear audio/video auxiliary input as well as a front mini jack auxiliary audio/video input for quick connectivity.
Supports various formats, from DVD video discs, DivX® video content, iPod video, and other sources through the A/V inputs, for video. To CD-R/CD-RW and DVD-R/DVD-RW recorded with MP3, WMA and AAC compressed audio files, for Audio
Don’t like the blue illumination? Well you have 111 other colors to choose from with the p4000DVD. The Double DIN AVH-P4000DVD usports a 6.1-inch screen, while the bigger brother Single DIN gets a motorized 7-incher, both of the touchy-feely kind.
The AVH-4000DVD and AVH-P5000DVD will be available in March with a suggested price of $500 and $650 respectively.
Read on for pictures of the p5000DVD and the full press release.
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Renamed and Re-Rated! Do not be alarmed, you still get all those goodies one has come to expect from a JL Audio A-Series amplifier.
All power ratings for the new G-Series amplifiers are based on the “industry standard” rating method (14.4V supply voltage with less than 1% THD+N, all channels driven).
My Favorite of the Bunch, the G-Max is summed up as having the following, making it slightly better then the A1800 of late:
G-MAX
1200 Watt Class D Monoblock Subwoofer Amplifier
Continuous Power @ 14.4 V:
600W x 1 @ 4 ohm; 1200W x 1 @ 2 ohm
THD at Rated Power:
<1% THD, 20 Hz - 250 Hz
S/N Ratio**:
>90 dB referred to rated power
Frequency Response:
10 Hz – 250 Hz (+0, -1dB)
Damping Factor:
>500 @ 4 ohm / 50 Hz; >250 @ 2 ohm / 50 Hz
Dimensions (L x W x H):
15.75 in. x 9.25 in. x 2.50 in. (400 mm x 235 mm x 63.5 mm)
No release date or prices are available as of thus yet. We will keep you posted though!! Stay Tuned!
For the Specs on the whole G-Series, all Six of the, Read on!
Continue reading ‘Was A, now G - New and Improved G-Series Amps from JL’
At CES, Pioneer introduced the two latest additions to their GM-series Amplifiers, both mono Class-D’s. feature block-style terminals that allow power and speaker cables to be securely connected to the amplifier without the use of crimped-on spade terminals.
The GM-D7400M and GM-D8400M digital mono amplifiers, intended for powering large subwoofers, use digital technology that make them 80-95 percent more efficient than conventional class A/B amplifiers. Due to the increased efficiency, the physical size of the new amplifiers was also reduced by 45 percent, making them more compact and easier to install.
As far as specs are concerned, what your money nets you are 400 watts @ 2ohms, with the D7400M, and 600 watts @ 2ohms with the D8400M. Both with variable low pass filter with a range of 40-240 Hz.
It seems Slim Subwoofers and Compact and Stackable Amplifiers are making even more headway into the12v market. Prices for these two babies as well as the four Other GM-Series A/B Amplifeiers start at $100, and end at $300. That’s a price any wife of a 12v lover can live with!
Read on for the full press release and additional pictures.
Continue reading ‘Pioneer Digitalizes their Class-D GM-Series Amplifiers’
Question my 12v Fan, can you check your MySpace with your Navigation unit? No? You don’t get e-mail on it either? Perhaps take pictures? Shame!
Pretty soon, all the navigations of tomorrow will just be tiny portable touchscreen all-in-one computers, which technically Clarion’s new MiND is. MiND features a 5.3″ wvga lcd touchscreen, capable of 800 x 480 pixels of bliss. Access to 12vblog.com via browser and WiFi built in, and built on a Linux OS. It even has a built-in Camera on it. The only thing this thing can’t do is place calls…. technically, but with built in Bluetooth and Microphone, it can through your phone. Oh yea, did we mention it does the whole Navigation thing too?
Other specifications include:
- Intel Menlow (Based on Silverthorne processor and Poulsbo Chipset)
- 256MB DRAM
- 4GB Flash Memory for Storage
- WiFi
- GPS Antenna/Receiver
- Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery
- Amplifier
- Speaker
- Headphone Jack
- 3G Data Module (Future Capability)
- Mobile WiMAX (Future Capability)
The price?? We’d like to know as well. By far, this just might be one of the most all-inclusiveportable navigation units we’ve seen thus far. We’ll keep you posted on any updates.
For additional information and pictures, read on!
Continue reading ‘Clarion’s MiND - Half Nav, Half Amazing!’
Picky about your cd players? Well leave it to Pioneer to suit (or confuse you more) with a dizzying array of choices to choose from. At this year’s CES, Pioneer has introduced 12 new CD Players in both their Pioneer and Premiere lines. Their top of the line double-din, pictured above, is the FH-P8000BT, which features a OEL three line display.
Pioneer single CD players also include these additional key features:
• Built-In USB Control – for iPods, USB memory devices and other portable storage (flash drives) devices with a USB connection. BLUETOOTH® Wireless Technology – hands-free cellular phone operation, automatic phonebook transfer, and Advanced Echo Cancellation feature.
• Auxiliary Input – a mini-jack port for quick connection of any portable device.
• HD Digital Radio Ready - DEH-P7000BT, DEH-P700BT, FH-P8000BT, and FH-P800BT have built-in HD Radio control.
• Satellite Radio Ready – Most of the models are XM and SIRIUS satellite radio ready, giving consumers a choice in service.
Pioneer as added lots of iPod compatibility enhancements, including:
• Alphabetical Speed Search allows the user to quickly scroll through long lists of artists, albums, and songs titles. The speed search can be performed by accessing its first letter in the title.
• iPod Passenger Control gives the option for passengers to browse and select music directly through the iPod player itself.
• Link Search let users view all the content by the currently playing artist (similar to the artist folder function on an iPod).
Read on for the full press release and additional pictures.
Continue reading ‘Pioneer comes out swinging in 2008 - Drops 12 new CD Players’
Stinger is starting 2008 fresh! They not only have given their site a desperately needed update (which still could use a lot more tweaking), they also have shipped the full 2008 PRO and HPM line, which should be available at your local reseller. All the goodies to choose from can be seen here via the 140+ pages that is Stinger’s new 2008 Catalog.
Read on for the full press release and pics!
Continue reading ‘Stinger Unleashes Entire 2008 Stinger PRO and HPM Products, Catalog, and Updates Site!’
All you loaded subwoofer system loving guys, has JL Audio got a treat for you! That being Six new W3v3 Ported Subwoofer Systems. Above we have the square-back design that’s standard with the dual loaded systems.
And the fearsome Six:
Rear-Firing, Single-Woofer Models:
HO108RG-W3v3: Single 8W3v3, ported enclosure, 250W, 4 ohm
HO110RG-W3v3: Single 10W3v3, ported enclosure, 500W, 4 ohm
HO112RG-W3v3: Single 12W3v3, ported enclosure, 500W, 4 ohm
Square-Back, Dual-Woofer Models:
HO208G-W3v3: Dual 8W3v3, ported enclosure, 500W, 4 ohm
HO210G-W3v3: Dual 10W3v3, ported enclosure, 1000W, 4 ohm
Ported Truck Wedge
CP108TG-W1v2: Single 8W1v2, ported enclosure, 150W, 4 ohm
The CP108TG-W1v2 is built in a new FlatWedge design, which can be seen here.
Read on for more pictures and information.
Continue reading ‘JL Locked and Loaded - Six New W3v3 Ported Subwoofer Systems’
Slim is IN my friends! And Pioneer wants in on some of the slimfastness too. Introducing the latest from Pioneer, the TS-SW301 (12-inch) and TS-SW251 (10-inch) shallow subwoofers, measuring at only 3.5-inches deep. Recapture back you trunk space, the recommend sizes is anywhere from 0.35 cu. ft. all the way up to a whooping 1.0 cu. ft. for the TW301.
Too lazy to build your own box, Pioneer is one step ahead of JU! (pictured below)
Pioneer has also created the TS-SWX310 “ready-to-play” subwoofer enclosure pre-loaded with one 12-inch TS-SW301 subwoofer. The enclosure is made of reinforced medium density fiberboard (MDF), wrapped in high-quality black carpet with an embroidered Pioneer logo. The TS-SWX310 will be available in March 2008 with a suggested price of $250.
Some innovative features that Pioneer added include: an “air suspension control system” which rids the need for a traditional spider, and a stamped metal “fin-shape” directional basket which reduces the “loading effect”.
You won’t have to dig TOO deep in your pocket either for these babies. They will only cost you $140 for the 10″er and $20 more for the 12. They are expected to be available January 2008, so get em while they’re hot!
For more pics and the full press-release, Read on!
Continue reading ‘The Skinny on Pioneer’s new Slim and Shallow Mount Subs’
Sony has added the NV-U73T and U83T to their portable navigation offerings, which are available to pre-order right now as we speak. The U83T (pictured above) sports a 4.8″ touchpanel widescreen display, with the smaller sibling, the U73T (pictured below), getting a 4.3″er. The main feature difference between the two is the Bluetooth Handsfree capability and POSITION Plus is standard on the 83T. What is POSITION Plus you say?
In addition to the SiRF Star III GPS chip, POSITION Plus includes a pressure sensor, gyro sensor and an acceleration sensor. The nav-u device uses these additional sensors to calibrate where drivers are so they can safely plan ahead and won’t miss turns coming out of tunnels or from in-between tall buildings.
Other features shard by both units include a Text To Speech capability, Gesture Command, and access to Real Time Traffic Information channel.
Pre-order price for these units are $499 and $349 respectively. They are slated to be available on or around 02/22/2008. Looks wise, this unit sure is a beauty
Read on for additional pictures and the full press release.
Continue reading ‘Sony refreshes it’s Nav-U GPS line - Adds NV-U73T and NV-U83T’
JL Audio will be releasing the rather attractive entry level oriented amps, the Total Mobile Audio (TMA for short) T2 Series amplifiers.
Features:
• A powerful new look featuring a black mesh insert and an all-new heat sink design finished in TMA’s signature gunmetal finish.
• An eye-catching TMA diamond-cut logo badge.
• Upgraded, captured wire connectors for power, ground, remote and speaker connections are now standard on all models
For all the models and specifications available and additional pictures, read on!
Continue reading ‘JL Serves-up Entry Level Amps - Total Mobile Audio T2 Series’
