Remember the old saying “Less is more?” , well with this head-unit it does seem to be the case. The Panasonic CQ-RX122W has been so successful it been manufactured for a third year running, yes it is a very basic unit but for a lot of people this is exactly what they are looking for! With its robust removable face-plate, Front AUX and easy-to-use controls it is the ideal head-unit for anyone to use and even the most technological illiterate could use the CQ-RX122W with ease. Features Include MOS-FET High Power Amp (50w x 4 Max) SQ3 (3 Band Sound Quality) 18FM and...
As times are changing a lot of us are now leaning towards double-din head units with DVD players. Some of us are doing this so they can entertain their children while on long road-trips, others because they need/want reversing cameras without the need of an extra screen. I am going in this direction myself, well more so because I seem to have a fetish for things with touch-screens. The Pioneer AVH-2450BT has all of this covered! Not only is this unit a DVD player with a 5.8″ Touch Panel, front AUX and front USB. It also has the ability to...
Small dollars for a big car alarm If you are looking for a good, affordable car security system you can’t do better than the AVS 3010+ at the stand out Abtec price of only $299 installed*. This car alarm is gaining something of a cult following with our customers as it ticks so many of the right boxes without the hefty price tag: Champagne tastes on a beer budget? You’re not going to miss out on any security features with two immobiliser circuits, a dual stage shock (impact) sensor and battery back-up siren (which continues to sound...
The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Alpine is the old Lamborghini posters of the mid 80’s, in some ways they are just like a Lamborghini with their sleek looks, easy to use controls and raw but beautiful power. They have never made dramatic changes to the way they look and has always had that sound quality that you would expect from a company that used Lambo’s to advertise their head units! The CDE-133EBT is Alpine’s most advanced Bluetooth head unit, featuring all-new Bluetooth hardware for seamless connection to many of the very latest Bluetooth enabled mobile phones. The...
When it comes to powering your speakers & sub-woofers in your car audio set-up choosing the right amplifier can be quite a task. JBL has made this choice easier with there JBL GTO Series Amplifier range. For Running your components or loudspeakers there is the JBL GTO1004 600-Watt 4 Channel Full-Range Amplifier with built-in variable eletronic Crossover and variable Bass boost. This is the perfect amp for getting the best out of your components/loudspeakers. 75W RMS x 4 @ 2 Ohms 55W RMS x 4 @ 4 Ohms 360W RMS x 1 (Bridged) @ 2 Ohms 225W RMS x 1(Bridged)...
One of the most concerning things in today’s news is the increasing rate of car thefts. I myself have had people attempt and succeed in stealing in one of my cars and it has to be one of the most gut wrenching feelings anyone could feel, this Blog is not about my personal experience but about how to make the right choices in securing your car’s and where to go for installation. When it comes to choosing what type of alarm is needed for your car it can pay to ask your insurance provider how many stars are needed for your car...
As a few of you out there know, we at Abtec NZ have been working on a little SPL car. The car started off as a Toyota Vitz RS and soon had a cage fitted and rear stripped to accommodate a couple of wild animals in the spare time of the driver/owner. At some point someone made a decision to turn this little shopping trolley into a SPL car and what a great decision that was too! Not only is it a small hatch-back with small airspace, it also has enough room (being half stripped) in the back to...
When it comes to High End Component Speakers there isn’t much out there that comes close to the Digital Designs DD-AW6.5s Component Speakers. These components are so high end I could buy a cheap car with the price value, but this is not the point here. Remember the old saying “You get what you pay for” ? Well this is the case with the DD-AW6.5s Components, the sound quality is nothing but AMAZING! Back when our MD had his Mitsubishi EVO X he wasn’t happy with the factory system, so out came the factory 6″ speakers and in went the DD-AW6.5s components....
Have you been thinking about fitting reversing aids to your car? There has been huge growth in this area over recent years and there are now so many affordable options for after market reversing sensors, cameras and monitors. The first thing to decide is what brand to buy. Always choose an established and reputable company with a warranty and service protocol. That way you can be sure that you can add to the system or replace just a part at a later date f required. We use and recommend the Safety Range from AVS Car Security – the products are...
