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History In 1980, KICKER Audio invented the high-performance stereo enclosure market when company founder and President Steve Irby developed the Original KICKER®, the first full-range speaker box designed specifically for automotive use. From the day we put the power to that first KICKER, Livin’ Loud® has always been the KICKER way - staying one step ahead of the pack, driven to create components that consistently raise the world's expectations for stereo performance. As a continually evolving brand, KICKER reaches new heights in 2008 with the development of its first home audio product – digital stereo systems specifically for iPod® and Zune™ media players. As it has striven for excellence on the road the past quarter-century, KICKER will work to become a future driving force under the roof as well. KICKER Audio products are designed and manufactured by Stillwater Designs, headquartered in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The firm began in 1973 as a two-person operation, hand-building professional sound and musical instrument speaker systems for churches, auditoriums, and entertainers. Building upon the success of the Original KICKER, the company concentrated on the car audio market, applying the same research and design skills that made its first product so successful to the development of a complete line of high-performance components for car audio. What was once a company with two employees in a single-car garage is now a corporation with 220-plus employees in facilities totaling more than a quarter-million square feet. High-performance car audio products sold under the KICKER brand name include: SoloX™, Solo-Baric®L7, Solo-Baric L5, CompVX, CompVT, CompVR®, and Comp™ subwoofers; KICKER Sub Boxes loaded with Solo-Baric, Comp VX, CompVT, CompVR, and Comp subwoofers; WX-Series and ZX-Series power amplifiers; SS-Series component systems, midbass drivers, and tweeters; RS-Series component systems; KS-Series component systems and coaxial speakers; DS-Series component systems and coaxial speakers; KICKER Marine subwoofer, sub box, amplifiers, component systems, coaxial speakers, and long-throw tower system; KICKER Full-Range Boxes - Two-way, full-range enclosed speaker system; KICKER Signal Processors/EQs; and KICKER Audio Accessories. High-performance home audio products sold under the KICKER brand name include: iK500 and ZK500 digital stereo systems for iPod and Zune media players. In September, 2006, Stillwater Designs acquired auto connectivity provider SoundGate, the respected manufacturer of high-quality audio interfaces and other OEM integration products. While strengthening each brand within the mobile electronics industry, the acquisition of SoundGate secured the ability to integrate KICKER systems into the new technologies available in automobiles today and in the future. KICKER and SoundGate products are currently sold by approximately 1,500 Authorized Dealers in the United States. These locations are served by 15 manufacturers’ representative firms. Export sales are managed through a network of distributors serving over 2,000 dealers in approximately 50 countries. KICKER speakers, amplifiers, signal processors, and SoundGate interfaces are developed by a design team headed by Irby. This hands-on approach from the highest level of management, matched with an energetic workforce of talented individuals in all areas of the company’s operations and an innate ability to create truly musical components, has been the reason for the company’s remarkable success. As audio continues to evolve, KICKER and SoundGate will continue to be on the industry’s cutting edge, pushing the limits of audio design technology, performance, and integration in the quest for ultimate sound. Kenwood USA is a leading developer and manufacturer of consumer electronics and communications equipment. Founded in the United States in 1961, Kenwood USA is the largest sales subsidiary of Kenwood Corporation of Japan and is recognized by consumers and industry professionals for providing products known for quality, performance, and value. Kenwood USA has a reputation for bringing important new products to the consumer electronics market. The company built the first audio/video amplifier for home theater back in 1981. Kenwood also created the first anti-theft car cassette deck that could be slid out of the dash; the first with an automatic broadcast sensor system and automatic noise reduction; the first with 24 presets; and the first polypropylene speaker cones. Over the years, Kenwood engineers have invented dozens of new technologies later copied by others. Kenwood Communications, based in Suwanee, GA, maintains a leadership position in North and South America for mobile and portable two-way radios and custom systems. Upon entering the U.S. radio equipment market in 1975, Kenwood Communications quickly became known for its devotion to quality, which created immediate demand and credibility for the professional land mobile radio products introduced to American business and government buyers in 1983. Kenwood land mobile portables, mobiles and custom systems are acknowledged to be a top choice in the world market, particularly by first responders, and are a trusted supplier to business and industry. In addition, Kenwood's dominance of the amateur radio market has been recognized in the U.S. for more than 30 years. Kenwood amateur radio products are the number one choice for ham operators who are on the forefront of civilian emergency response. Today Kenwood USA has taken a leading role in developing market-driven products and continues to operate as one of the largest manufacturers of personal entertainment and communications equipment in the world. It is a central Kenwood belief to listen to the market and develop exacting products that address customers' needs at the highest possible value. Garmin is founded on the principles of innovation, convenience, performance, value, and service. Our co-founders Gary Burrell and Dr. Min Kao, display our innovative products in the lobby of our Olathe, Kansas, world headquarters. What began as a brainstorming session of a handful of engineers around a card table in 1989 has evolved into a worldwide collaborative effort of thousands of colleagues. Garmin’s goal, as it was then, remains simple: To create navigation and communication devices that can enrich our customers’ lives. Our innovative products span various areas of interest, including automotive, aviation, marine, fitness, outdoor recreation and wireless applications. A member of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), Garmin International exemplifies growth for everyone involved – consumers, employees, investors and retail partners. The secret to our success isn’t even that much of a secret. From the time that the founders focused on selling their first product using GPS (Global Positioning System), Garmin has hired and surrounded itself with creative minds and passionate spirits. The power of “Vertical Integration” Garmin is thriving because we take pride in the cooperative environment that stems from vertical integration — we design, manufacture, market and sell our products ourselves. During any given conversation about a product, you’re likely to find engineers, designers, product testers, artists, writers and salespeople sharing their thoughts. Investing in innovation has been central to Garmin’s success. The original handful of employees in 1989 grew to a work force of 1,000 just 10 years later. That number doubled within four years and eclipsed 4,000 by 2006. In 2007, Garmin’s worldwide work force topped 7,000 and showed little sign of slowing amid expansion in Europe and Asia. In touch with the world We design our products with the customer in mind. Sidestepping the stress of navigation or travel begins with easy-to-use menus, logical options and intuitive features. * Automotive products help drivers reach their destination effortlessly while getting the most out of the journey * Marine units supplement detailed charts with essential data * Aviation technology provides everything pilots need at a glance * Fitness devices make every step of the workout more efficient. * Outdoor recreation options are available for hikers, campers and geocachers * Wireless applications bring the power of GPS to your smart phone Whether in their rental car or at a retail store, first-time Garmin users quickly realize the wealth of information that can be packed into a compact, portable unit. The Garmin mindset We don’t just design and sell products, we embrace the lifestyles. From aviation to marine, automotive to fitness, wireless solutions to outdoor recreation, Garmin employees are in the air, on the water, in the woods, behind the wheel and on the run. And we’re always thinking of ways to adapt and improve. At Garmin, you never know how the next great idea will be born. But you know it’s coming soon. About Alpine Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., is the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics, founded in 1978. Alpine is the only manufacturer specializing in mobile multimedia, an integrated system approach incorporating digital entertainment, security and navigation products for your mobile entertainment. As a consolidated subsidiary of Alps Electric Co., Ltd., one of the world's premier manufacturers of electronic components for computer, communications and car electronic equipment, Alpine is the specialized supplier of quality mobile electronics systems. Alpine strives to answer the demands of consumers and automakers for high-quality, competitively priced products. The company utilizes leading edge, digital technology in pursuit of excellence in sound reproduction. With the vision of combining music, visual images and information, Alpine's Mobile Multimedia systems exceed concept expectations for a new kind of driving experience for the next century. Environmental Policy Our aim is to reconcile the often contrary goals of environmental friendliness and business efficiency by keeping our operations With headquarters in Merrimack, New Hampshire, Raymarine Inc. is dedicated to the design, manufacture and distribution of the highest quality marine electronic products and services to the worldwide recreational and light commercial markets. Raymarine's success is built on the shared principals of excellence in engineering, product innovation and uncompromising attention to product quality and service. Hundreds of thousands of boaters put to sea every day, safe with the knowledge that they have the accuracy and performance of Raymarine at their fingertips. Whether it be stand-alone units or fully integrated systems, Raymarine understands boating and what it takes to make it safer, easier and more enjoyable for everyone. Our commitment to the marine industry spans over 80 years of product development and boasts a comprehensive range of products from GPS chartplotters and VHF radios to HD Digital fishfinders, instruments, radar, autopilot, satellite television, software systems and more. Recognized for its innovation, Raymarine is uniquely able to deliver new and exciting technologies never before applied to the recreational marine market. With almost 25 years of experience in mobile technology, KVH Industries is recognized as one of the world’s premier manufacturers of products that offer: * Access to live mobile media ranging from satellite TV to telephone and high-speed Internet for vehicles and vessels, and * Guidance, stabilization, and navigation solutions for military and commercial applications. Mobile Communications We believe that there is an increasing demand for mobile access to live media and information on the move. Our goal is to connect mobile users to the satellite TV, communications, and Internet services they wish to use while on the go. Our award-winning TracVision® and TracPhone® products offer: * A family of solutions for the mobile consumer, supporting boats, cars, recreational vehicles, and soon commercial airliners * In-motion passenger entertainment via high-powered regional satellite TV services and our fully stabilized antenna technology, * Reliable mobile satellite communications around the globe, * Our powerful mini-VSAT Broadband satellite communications service * The benefit of strong relationships with other industry leaders, including DIRECTV, Microsoft, and Inmarsat, and * A commitment to quality customer support through our Certified Support Network (CSN), an international network of skilled technical dealers and support centers. Defense, Guidance, Stabilization, and Navigation We offer a portfolio of digital compass- and fiber optic gyro (FOG)-based systems that meet the rigorous requirements of military and commercial customers for precision guidance, stabilization, and navigation. Our defense products include precision FOG-based systems that help stabilize remote weapon stations, gun turrets and radar units, as well as provide guidance for munitions. Our FOGs are also used in commercial applications like industrial robotics, optical stabilization, autonomous vehicles, and remotely operated submersibles. In addition, our TACNAV® tactical navigation systems that provide uninterrupted navigation and pointing information for a broad range of military vehicles. Our systems offer: * Stabilization and guidance for remote weapon systems and torpedoes; gun turrets, optical targeting systems, radar, and communication antennas in both the military and commercial markets, and * Field-proven, continuously available navigation for combat and combat support vehicles participating in operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Balkans, and elsewhere, * Integration and aggregation of data from on-board systems, both for the crew and vehicle commander, as well as for communication with digital battlefield systems, friendly units, and command centers.

Custom Audio by Chris located in Lewisville is renown for their custom work in Marine, Auto and Home audio and video.Custom Audio and Video does Marine, Auto and Home Electronics and Custom Installations.
We use top of the line products such as Kicker, Kenwood, Garmin, Alpine, and Raymarine.
Custom Audio by Chris specializes in underwater and marine interior lighting. This means in one stop you're going to get quality sound and the best in appearance lighting on the market.

Mobile direct tv for your rv or yacht.For you guys with bigger boats and RV's, we do Trac-Vision which is Mobile Direct TV.

A great picture all the time whether underway or anchored alone in a cove somewhere.







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