What exactly is a receiver?

A receiver is a combination of three components: an amplifier, a control center and an AM/FM tuner. A receiver is the center of the system, where all audio and video components and speakers will be connected and controlled. A receiver amplifies the sound, receives AM/FM stations, selects a source for listening and/or viewing (CD, DVD, Tape, etc.) and adjusts tone quality and other listening preferences. There are many receivers to choose from, including stereo and multichannel home theater receivers. Your decision should be based on how you will use the receiver.

For example, if you enjoy listening to music more than watching movies, you probably won't want want a multichannel receiver. A stereo receiver and a CD or DVD player and two speakers would be a better choice.

JL Audio M-Series Amplifiers for Marine Applications!

JL Audio has come out with the new M-Series Amplifiers. They are small in size, but compete with the best of the best!

Amazingly small in size, but huge in audio performance, the JL Audio M-Series amplifiers are the perfect solution for space-conscious installations or for anyone seeking affordable excellence in a mobile amplifier. JL Audio's exclusive NexD™ switching technology achieves total amplifier efficiencies exceeding 80%, which means far less heat and less strain on your vehicle's electrical system than a conventional large amplifier. This efficiency advantage, combined with state-of-the-art microelectronic components allows us to use very compact unitary cast alloy heat sinks. As with their more expensive MHD siblings, the M-Series also deploy our Advanced Thermal Rollback System to completely eliminate annoying thermal shut-down events. Beneath every M-Series amplifier's removable control cover, you will find studio-grade signal processing with fully variable crossover filters.

Also included are our noise-killing, differential inputs with remote level control capabilities via the HD-RLC remote level control (optional). Some might just see a small amplifier… But, for those who appreciate great audio, M-Series amplifiers reveal something huge.

I hope you didn't miss one of the coolest events to happen in Tulsa if you love cars and sound!!  Car Toys put on quite a show with an awesome tent sale and crazy prices on all types of equipment, there were competitions ranging from a buffalo wing eating contest with the help of Twin Peaks, to SPL competitions.  There were numerous competitions to enjoy including:

• SQL Judging
• SPL Judging
• Show & Shine
• Raffle

Also, SQ installation and Installation seminar.  These two events had it all!!  I hope you didn't miss 'em.

Check out these event videos: 

JVC KD-R810

JVC's premium CD Receiver with Bluetooth

JVC KD-R810 Overview

Bluetooth Wireless Technology Dual USB/CD Receiver with Front Aux Input, USB 2.0 for iPod/iPhone, External Mode for iPhone and iPod touch, Seperated Variable Color Display, and Satellite/HD Radio add-on capability

• MOS-FET 50W x 4 (20W RMS x 4)
• TI/Burr-Brown 24-bit DAC
• 3-Band Parametric iEQ
• Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology*1 (USB Bluetooth(R) adapter included)
• (Phone Book Access Profile, Phone Book Transfer, Hands-Free Call, Audio Streaming, Switching 2 Cell Phones, Compatibility Check Mode)

Features

• MOS-FET 50W x 4 (20W RMS x 4)
• TI/Burr-Brown 24-bit DAC
• 3-Band Parametric iEQ
• Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology*1 (USB Bluetooth(R) adapter included)
• (Phone Book Access Profile, Phone Book Transfer, Hands-Free Call, Audio Streaming, Switching 2 Cell Phones, Compatibility Check Mode)
• Front/Rear Dual USB Ports (WAV/MP3/WMA/iPod & iPhone Audio)
• USB Audio for iPod/iPhone etc.
• 2-Way Control for iPod/iPhone*2 (Headunit/iPod or iPhone)
• 2 Connections for iPod/iPhone
• External Mode for iPod/iPhone – Listen to audio from your favorite Applications such as Navigation voice commands, YouTube, Games, Internet Radio, etc.
• MP3/WMA/WAV*3 Compatible with ID3/WMA Tag (CD/USB)
• HD Radio Ready(R)*4
• SAT Radio Ready
• HS-IVi Tuner
• Loudness Control in 3 Patterns
• 2.5V Line and Subwoofer Output Level
• 3 Pre-Output Terminals (Front + Rear + Subwoofer)
• Subwoofer Control
• Front AUX-IN
• Full Dot LCD
• Separated Variable-Color
• *1 Available functions depend on cell phone.
• *2 Compatibility with 2-way control for iPod/iPhone differs by model.
• *3 Not available on CD.
• *4 KT-HD300 required