We were surprised by the performance of these budget friendly ANC wireless over ear headphones. With the iConnects ICANCPRO it’s all about the details, with 40mm drivers, a slim zip-up … The post Reviewing the ICANCPRO Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) Headphones appeared first on CanadianCarStereo.com ..read more

We are excited to review the Soundstage SS500.1v2 amplifier. It’s a great choice to add some more output to your vehicle’s sound system. This amplifier is compatible with most factory-installed … The post Soundstage SS500.1 Amplifier Review – How Good Is It? appeared first on CanadianCarStereo.com ..read more

In the early part of 2020, I lost three major 12-volt lines Hertz, Audison, and Connection. I honestly thought after twenty-five years in Car Audio; I might have to make … The post How Powersports Saved My Business – A 12-Volt Rep’s Journey appeared first on CanadianCarStereo.com ..read more

In this edition of CanadianCarStereo.com, I wanted to cover portable radar detectors.  You might be thinking, that’s the most boring category in your store, but who can use and benefit from … The post Do Radar Detectors REALLY Work? appeared first on CanadianCarStereo.com ..read more

In the early part of 2020, I lost three major 12-volt lines Hertz, Audison, and Connection. I honestly thought after twenty-five years in Car Audio; I might have to make a change. These brands are very OEM and premium audio upgrade centric. They do audio very well, but the speaker and amplifier upgrade market has become very crowded lately. This “new to us” product came available in the name of MTX.  Old School Blue Thunder Subwoofers Everyone has stories about these subwoofers that never died or an amplifier that they still have today, 20+ years later. I honestly thought they got sold to ..read more

In this edition of CanadianCarStereo.com, I wanted to cover portable radar detectors.  You might be thinking, that’s the most boring category in your store, but who can use and benefit from a radar detector…everyone from soccer moms, students, automotive enthusiasts, and professional drivers, etc.  With the current landscape, people are getting out and exploring new remote areas in their state or province in unprecedented numbers. Just look at your favorite social media platform. You might have noticed this trend, and so has law enforcement. When you are on the way to work ..read more

In this edition of CanadianCarStereo.com, I wanted to cover portable radar detectors.  You might be thinking, that’s the most boring category in your store, but who can use and benefit from a radar detector…everyone from soccer moms, students, automotive enthusiasts, and professional drivers, etc.  With the current landscape, people are getting out and exploring new remote areas in their state or province in unprecedented numbers. Just look at your favorite social media platform. You might have noticed this trend, and so has law enforcement. When you are on the way to work ..read more

  K40 Electronics’ Platinum100 portable radar & laser detector offers first-ever remote control options, longer range with LNA receivers, more customizable options, and “plug-in” Laser Defuser integration. September 05, 2020, Elgin IL—K40 Electronics, a premier manufacturer of award-winning, high-performance automotive radar and laser protection systems, has introduced the Platinum100 Series portable radar & laser detectors. The Platinum100 is engineered to be the best, customizable speeding ticket defense available with over 40 years of cutting-edge product focus ..read more

In a past article, “Give Them Something Alexa Can’t”, we talked about why people are buying from Amazon and some strategies to combat them. But during these times, people have had a lot of time to reflect on the future of their business. Let’s identify the one thing that Amazon does well, products for every customer, and price point! But That’s Not my Customer… I sat in on a recent industry Zoom call regarding “Identifying Holes in Your SKU Selection in Your Store” by Ben DelGrosso. He has an interesting take on inventory management. He asked store owners/managers to look at each category ..read more

  Over the holiday season, I had what most couples have – a huge “honey-do” list! Like most people, I just grin and bear it, but the most amazing thing happened, Alexa took my money! I hate shopping at this time of year, but Alexa took my pain away this holiday season. This got me wondering “if retailers can’t get my money, why is Alexa?” Alexa, Take My Pain Away! During the holidays I installed an Alexa Dot, ok maybe I just plugged it into the wall and downloaded an app, to run my Christmas tree. I traveled the three blocks to my local big-box retailer, bought a three-pack of plug-in out ..read more