The Xplod(R) Sound Expression Showcase Features Sony's New 2007 Xplod
In-car Entertainment and Marine Products
LAS VEGAS, SEMA Booth #11066, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Start your
engines -- Sony's mobile electronics showroom at the Specialty Equipment
Market Association's annual tradeshow features spankin' new 2007 Xplod and
Marine products, plus PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment
system where attendees can view a demo of Gran Turismo(TM) HD, inside a
fully-laced Scion xA. Sony's centerpiece Scion is one of 24 customized
rides parked near 14 new Xplod products on display. Sony Xplod equipment is
featured in 59 vehicles at the show.
In It to Win It
"This year, we added two outdoor sections," said Brennan Mullin,
general manager for mobile electronics at Sony Electronics. "Combined with
our indoor showroom, we have the largest square footage in the North Hall.
We've got something for everyone -- from the SPEED Channel's "Street Tuner
Challenge" Mustang to a vintage low rider."
All My Friends Know the Low Rider
Sony has announced a new Team Xplod member, Marco Patino, whose first
Sony vehicle has prime real estate in the street-themed section of the
Xplod showroom. His 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport is an authentic low rider
classic with its lay-and-display hydraulics and multiple wheels and tire
combinations. With four Xplod amps and three pairs of two-way speakers,
this car's boomin' audio system will knock you down. Patino served as the
features editor of Lowrider magazine for 15 years and is an old-school
builder with several magazine covers under his belt.
Cars with Attitude
Team Xplod members Shawn Bennett and Rodney Findley are back in the
booth this year showcasing their new cars: a 2006 Porsche Cayman S and a
Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty. Using Xplod GTR amps and specialty speakers in a
3-way component system, Bennett lays the audio quality on thick in his
Porsche Cayman, which contains the only Vortech supercharger specially
designed for the Cayman S. Findley unveils his Dodge Ram with Xplod audio,
including three component systems, four 12-inch subwoofers, and four
amplifiers.
Pump up the Volume
Sony has unveiled its new GT Series component speakers, the perfect
complement to the GT Series head units. Four new models, XS-GT6935A (6 x
9-inches), XS-GT1625A (6.5-inches), XS-GT1325A (5.25-inches) and XS-GT5725A
(5 x 7-inches) feature sleek new designs and high sound quality. Pricing
starts at about $60 for the XS-GT1325A and XS-GT5725A speakers and about
$80 for the XS-GT6935A speakers. The GT Series speakers will be available
in January.
Additionally, Sony has introduced its new capless subwoofers. Besides
delivering low frequency bass, the new subs also feature a new capless
design on the back, giving more style options for car audio builders and
designers. The XS-L154P5B subwoofer (15-inch), XS-L124P5B subwoofer
(12-inch) and XS-L104P5B subwoofer (10-inch) will be available in January
and will be priced at about $90, $110 and $170, respectively.
Size Does Matter
The Scion features some of Sony's hottest new Xplod products, unveiled
at SEMA. The Sony slim subwoofers and amplifiers take up less room and are
a great fit in both pick-up trucks and sports compact vehicles. With ten
new small amps, six subs and two-way speakers, a component system and the
head unit with Bluetooth(R) capability, the Scion is outfitted in the
latest audio gear.
By Land or Sea
Outside of door 21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Sony's "toy
world" showcases a ski boat and off-road vehicle decked out with Sony
marine head units, subs and amps. The new splash-proof head unit is
installed and on display in the ski boat. Visit toy world for a
demonstration of the new marine splash-proof head unit subs and amps in the
Malibu Wakesetter or visit the Sony booth (#11066) to see Xplod slim subs
and amps and nav-u(TM) (NV-U71T) with real-time traffic (service
subscription required, sold separately). For information about these
products, visit http://www.sony.com/Xplod.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!
Sony reinforces its leadership role in car audio and portable
navigation as an official sponsor of the National Hot Rod Association for
the second consecutive year. Sony Electronics has signed up to remain the
title sponsor of the NHRA Xplod Sport Compact Racing Series for 2007. This
year's racing events, including eight standalone and three PowerAde events,
will take place at designated NHRA sites nationwide. For a complete list,
please visit: http://www.nhrasportcompact.com/.
Contact:
Linda Barger
Sony Electronics Inc.
linda.barger@am.sony.com
William Byrne
Burson Marsteller
will.byrne@bm.com
SOURCE Sony Electronics
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Related links:
http://www.sony.com/Xplod
http://www.nhrasportcompact.com/
CONTACT:
Linda Barger of Sony Electronics Inc.,
+1-858-942-2986, linda.barger@am.sony.com; or William Byrne of
Burson Marsteller, +1-312-596-3555, will.byrne@bm.com, for Sony
Electronics Inc.
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