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Retailer Recommendations


Laketown Speed and Sound of Draper, Utah, likes Kenwood’s KDC-X395 eXcelon USB/CD Receiver — “It’s at a good price point and includes a 2-year warranty; a good deal considering it’s an Excelon series product.”


Sound on Wheels in Rock Hill, S.C., likes Phoenix Gold’s R65CX Coaxial Speaker — “We have been pushing the PG line because AAMP of America is really trying to protect this line. It also allows us to get higher margins than any other line that we carry because it is not on the internet.”


Performance Audio Las Vegas likes Hybrid Audio’s Imagine I61-2 6.5-inch speakers — “For the first year of business we really pushed Hybrid Audio as a high-end line in our store. Now, customers come in asking for it.”


Yorkville, N.Y.-based Custom Sound likes


Compustar’s C600-S Remote Starter — “Though we have had a mild winter on the East Coast, our sales have been brisk. Compustar is the best remote starter on the market. They are one of the few brands that offer a dealer everything.”


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Heard From the Industry


Jimmy Bradfield (works for Marketing Professionals) is friendly and not pushy. He knows the products he reps as well as those he does not. He works on the relationship with his dealers which leads to the dealers’ eagerness to support his lines. He is also very patient and helpful when factory assistance is needed. — Eddie Aguilar, Audio Express of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas


We have the best staff we have had in years! Not saying that things are perfect, but with a good staff, a lot of the other issues either go away or are not as bad.


— Greg Tackett, Greg’s Custom Audio, Video & Car Stereo, Pikeville, Ky.


Hugh Kennedy at Davis Distributing knows what I do and do not want to carry. He also keeps me up-to-date with new products and promotions. I know that is his job but he takes it to the next level, always going the extra mile for us. If I have questions that he can’t answer he will call the manufacturer for me. I do most of my business with him because of this. — Josh Mojica, GNC Customs, Goshen, Ind.


I can always use more pointers on marketing to get more customers in our shop. What are the five best ways to get your phone ringing and five best ways to get customers to step foot in your shop? — David Stein, Harvey’s Tint Alarm & Stereo, Lake Worth, Fla.


18 Mobile Electronics February | March 2012


Car Stereo Guys of Santa Barbara, Calif., likes JVC’s KD-R530 CD Receiver — “The customer gets iPod and iPhone control in a great-looking unit at less than $100, and you can add Bluetooth. It’s price effective, looks great and always works.”


Marietta, Ga.-based Sound Sensations likes Pioneer’s AVIC-Z130BT Navigation AV Receiver — “Navigation is our best-selling category, and even though this is Pioneer’s flagship product, the price is very competitive.”


Xtreme Sound of Cincin- nati likes Code Alarm’s CA5051 Remote Start / Keyless System — “It’s a hot seller in remote start season, and the warranty is good.”


Trax Customs in Boise, Idaho, likes Digital Designs’ 510 10-inch subwoofer — “It’s got a shallow mounting depth, perfect for bigger truck boxes that are under seats.”


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