New Stinger MFDs are not just for Jeeps with Matt Palumbo, plus AudioControl's new EPICENTER bass restorers and EPIC Series products

About this episode

Matt Palumbo discusses new Stinger multifunction displays and AudioControl's latest bass restoration products.

Matt Palumbo from Stinger and AudioControl returns to the studio fresh off a vendor training with Crutchfield's sales advisors — and he brought a lot of new stuff to talk about. JR and Huffy get the full update on the Stinger HORIZON12 multifunction displays (MFD), including new direct-fit kits for GM trucks (2014–2018 and 2019+) that bring the same clean, factory-look integration that made Jeep owners love these units. Matt also discusses the new EPICENTER PRO and EPICENTER Micro PRO from AudioControl— same beloved bass-restoration tech, now with user-friendly controls on top and some fun new flexibility for the more adventurous installer. From there, the guys dig into AudioControl's brand-new EPIC Series amps, speakers, and subwoofers built to pair perfectly with the EPICENTER experience. The EPICX subwoofers in particular got a serious workout during development — including a nightly drive-home stress test the manufacturer may or may not have survived — and the results speak for themselves. Plus, the loaded EPICX V-Series enclosures feature a surprisingly clever customizable panel that Matt actually wrapped in his hotel room the night before we recorded. Enjoy the episode…

People in this episode

Hosts: JR, Huffy

Guest: Matt Palumbo

Topics covered

• car audio
• multifunction displays
• bass restoration
• audio equipment
• product updates

Keywords

• Stinger
• AudioControl
• HORIZON12
• EPICENTER
• car audio

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stinger, AudioControl

Products: HORIZON12, EPICENTER PRO, EPICENTER Micro PRO, EPIC Series, EPICX, EPICX V-Series

Places: GM

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