CAR ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURERS:

	Audiobahn Car Audio: Audiobahn, the brand of choice for such car audio connoisseurs as Xzibit, Vince Carter, Chingy and DJ Lady Tribe, is proud to celebrate its 10th Anniversary in the mobile entertainment business. Over the past decade, Audiobahn has brought you some of the most cutting-edge products for your in-car entertainment needs.
	Bazooka Car Audio: Through the process of experimentation -- and mostly divine inspiration -- the Bazooka subwoofer speaker system, with the innovative, patented Bass Tubes enclosure design, was born. Not only would the Bazooka become the cornerstone product of SAS during the next decade of its phenomenal growth into a multi-million dollar a year entity, the product would also create an entirely new product category in the Consumer Electronics Industry.
	Bose Electronics: Bose® professional sound systems are custom-designed for an audio experience unique to your business or venue
	JVC Car Audio: In consumer products, JVC offers high definition displays, digital video camcorders, home theater systems, audio components and systems, portable audio products, satellite television receivers, DVD players and recorders, digital storage devices, audio and video accessories, car audio/video products and recording media.
	Kenwood Car Audio: Kenwood, home of Kenwood Car Stereos, Home Electronics, Amateur Radio and Land Mobile Radio.
	Kicker Car Audio: Kicker is a major car electronics provider and is considered to be one of the leader companies when it comes to subwoofers and amplifiers.
	Pioneer Car Audio: Pioneer works with optical disc and display technology and software products and is also a manufacturer.
	Sony Car Audio: Sony is a considered to be a major car electronics provider specially when it comes to car stereos and cd players. They are well known for their quality products.
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