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Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate P2V2-65

Rockford Fosgate revamped its entire Punch Series speaker lineup and launched it at SEMA 2025. Rather than the good, better, best arrangement of previous years, they’ve created different tiers of installation application solutions. We looked at the P1V2-65 coaxials a short while ago. Now it’s time to check out the P2V2 convertible speaker sets. Let’s dive in with a close look at the 6.5-inch P2V2-65 solution.

Punch Series Speakers

The new Punch Series starts with the P1V2, an array of three-way coaxial designs for those who want a high-performance upgrade that uses Rockford Fosgate know-how to maximize performance and value. The P2V2 series includes seven convertible component speaker sets and a set of stand-alone tweeters. Sizes include 6.5-inch, 6.75-inch, 6×8-inch, and 6×9-inch models, with many available in regular and high-output designs. We’ll check out the HO series another time. For now, let’s look at what’s likely to be one of the most popular sets – the P2V2-65.

The P2V2-65 is a 6.5-inch component speaker set that includes two woofers, two 3/4-inch tweeters, and a set of passive crossover networks. Power handling is rated at 75 watts continuous and 150 watts maximum. Efficiency is an impressive 88 dB SPL at 1 watt, measured at 1 meter.

Rockford Fosgate P2V2-65 — The new P2V2 speakers can be installed in coaxial or component configurations

Punch P2V2-65 Performance-Enhancing Features

The woofers are based on a 15% glass-fiber-reinforced PA66 Nylon chassis that includes integrated terminals and cooling vents under the spider mounting plateau. The hexagonal six-spoke design carries down to the protective cap on the magnet. If mounting depth is an issue, this cap can be removed to shorten the overall height from 2.5 inches to 2.26 inches. Rockford Fosgate reports that significant work has gone into optimizing the basket to fit as many vehicles as possible.

The woofer cone is molded from mica-reinforced polypropylene. The addition of the mica mineral improves thermal stability and rigidity and helps control resonance. A Santoprene rubber surround is chemically bonded to the cone for reliability. As you would expect from a premium Rockford Fosgate transducer, the surrounds feature the Vertical Attached Surround Technique (VAST) 2.0 geometry to increase the driver’s effective cone area dramatically. Rather than the surround lying flat on top of the mounting flange, it’s bonded vertically to the basket’s inner edge. The result is a cone area increase over typical woofers of more than 20%, improving efficiency and bass output.

At the base of the cone is a 1.25-inch-diameter vented Kapton voice-coil former. The winding has a nominal impedance of four ohms. A fatigue and tear-resistant Nomex spider serves as the woofer’s primary source of compliance. The tinsel leads are sewn to the spider to ensure silent, reliable operation.

Convertible Speaker Design

The tweeters included in the kit have an inverted 3/4-inch design with a Tetolon synthetic fiber dome. The tweeters can be flush-mounted using a 1.5-inch hole saw in a panel as thin as 3/8-inch. External -12 dB/octave passive crossovers with -3 dB attenuation are included for component installations. If you choose, you can convert the P2V2-65 set into a three-way system by adding the P3V2-25 2.5-inch midrange speaker set.

What makes the Punch P2V2-65 and its brethren unique is the ability to install the system as a component with the tweeter up in the door, dash, or A-pillar. Alternatively, the phase plug in the center of the woofer can be removed using the provided tool, and the tweeter can be locked in place. Copper spring contacts integrated into the basket ensure a reliable connection.

Rockford Fosgate’s Interchangeable Locking Mechanism (I.L.M.) ensures the tweeter, or phase plug, stays securely in place. Now, you can run one set of P2V2-65 in the doors and dash, and a second set as rear speakers in the back doors or parcel shelf, all from the same part number.

A few extra notes. The P2V2-65 kit is designed to be hidden behind factory speaker grilles. However, Rockford Fosgate offers the GF-65 flush-mount or GS-65 surface-mount grille sets if your installer needs to protect the woofers. Rockford Fosgate is so confident about the durability of these new speakers, they upgraded their standard warranty up to a two-year warranty that backs the kit against manufacturing defects.

Upgrade Your Car or Truck with Punch V2 Convertible Speakers Today!

If you are looking for a speaker set with impressive features and fantastic value, drop into a local authorized Rockford Fosgate retailer today and audition the new P2V2-65 or its 6.75, 6×8 or 6×9 cousins. You can find an authorized retailer near you using the locator tool on the Rockford Fosgate website.

Be sure to stay connected to Rockford Fosgate as they continue to roll out new products over the next little while by following them on Facebook, Instagram and, of course, YouTube. We know there’s much more to come!

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To Get Better Sound, Do I Need to Replace My Factory Source Unit?

Not all that long ago, upgrading the performance of your car audio system required that you replace the factory source unit. The industry had dozens of premium CD receivers with state-of-the-art signal processing and high-end digital-to-analog converters. The popularity of these source units and the audio systems that could be built around them was not lost on automakers.

Slowly, technologies like Bluetooth audio streaming and hands-free calling, USB support for digital audio files, and direct smartphone control have become the norm when you purchase a new vehicle. On the audio side of things, automakers have partnered with companies like Panasonic, Bose and Harman to provide expertise in configuration and tuning to elevate the performance of factory-installed systems dramatically.

If you go shopping for a new vehicle, you may notice that the radio is no longer a single component in the vehicle. Some manufacturers spread audio control and information display across three locations in the vehicle. Replacing the radio simply isn’t an option in many applications.

For those of us who want to upgrade our sound systems, the philosophy and process have changed a great deal. If we can’t replace the radio, can we get great sound? Thanks to ongoing research and innovation, the answer to that question is a resounding “yes.” Let’s look at how this is accomplished.

Fix What’s Broken

Factory Source Unit — Factory speakers are a weak link in an automotive audio system.

The source unit in a modern vehicle usually has most of the features and functionality we need. Smartphone integration solutions like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, well-tuned Bluetooth hands-free, and a backup camera are very common. Where most audio systems suffer is in the amount of power they have available and the speakers.

Not having enough power means that when you turn the volume up past a certain point, the signal begins to distort. Not only does this sound bad, but it delivers additional energy to the speakers and can damage them. It has been said that you can never have too much power. In terms of ensuring the signal going to the speaker is clean and undistorted, this statement is perfectly true.

The second issue is the speakers that automakers use. Even in premium branded systems with names like Lexicon, Bose, Boston Acoustics or JBL, the speakers are, at best, mediocre. Sure, there are some exceptions, but on average, they lack the accuracy, detail, excursion capabilities and power handling of a quality aftermarket speaker.

If you want to improve the performance of your factory sound system, add more power and have better speakers installed. The recipe is really just that simple.

The Steps to Success

The first step your local mobile electronics retailer will take is to determine how best to integrate with the factory radio. In some cases, this is as simple as connecting the speaker wires from the back of the radio to speaker-level inputs on a new amplifier. If the factory stereo system includes an amplifier, then a line level converter may be required to reduce the voltage to something that the new amp can use properly.

If you have a more-advanced factory audio system that includes equalization, crossovers and signal delay, the integration process requires hardware between the factory amp and your new high-power amplifier. Several companies have developed processors that will undo much of the tuning built into these amps and provide a full-bandwidth signal that your installer can use to build the new system.

Another option is to use a factory amplifier replacement module. These devices accept the audio signal from the radio and, in most cases, capture volume control information from the vehicle’s CAN bus. The output of these replacement modules works just like an aftermarket radio – we have a full-bandwidth signal that can be used to drive new amplifiers.

Advanced System Integration

At the highest levels of factory audio system integration are systems that include upmixers. An upmixer is a device that takes the stereo audio signal from your radio, iPhone or CD and converts it to multiple channels. In most cases, this includes left, center, right, left rear, right rear and subwoofer signals. Why do automakers implement upmixers? When tuned properly, your music will sound great from every seat in the vehicle. Both the driver and passenger will hear a performer recorded at the center of the stage from the middle of the dash.

To integrate with these systems, it’s often best if we keep the factory signal processing in place, then add a digital signal processor (DSP) between the factory amp and the new high-power amplifiers. The DSP lets us fine-tune the frequency response of the system so the new speakers can produce an amazingly accurate and lifelike listening experience.

Speaker Upgrades

As we mentioned, it is important to upgrade the speakers in your vehicle to achieve an overall improvement in sound quality. Premium speakers provide smoother frequency response, extended bandwidth (they play lower and higher in the frequency spectrum), increased power handling and louder volume. If you are going to add amplifiers, then it only makes sense to ensure your speakers will be able to make use of that newfound power.

Speaker shopping can be somewhat difficult. Listening to speakers on display boards doesn’t always provide a sense of what those speakers will sound like in the vehicle. A close look at the speaker design, research into the brand’s reputation and a thorough understanding of speaker technologies may prove to be a better way to shop.

One problem with this approach is marketing. No matter the quality of a new speaker, every manufacturer wants people to think that their products are the best. Filtering the genuine features from the marketing fluff can be difficult. Work with your retailer to find a solution that sounds great, fits your budget and works with your application.

System Installation

If only installing mobile electronics equipment were as easy as setting up a new microwave. We can’t simply plug it in and turn it on. Wires have to be run, connections have to be made and equipment has to be mounted. Budget for these requirements before you go shopping. The performance of a new speaker in your vehicle depends as much as on how it is installed as on its design.

If you are changing speaker sizes, you will want plastic adapters instead of wood to eliminate the chance of damage due to water infiltration. You will want high-quality interconnects to ensure noise can’t creep into the system. You will need large-gauge power wire to deliver current to your new amplifiers efficiently. Talk to your retailer about the products and processes he uses.

It’s Not Over Yet

The last step of the installation process is to tune the system. Even the addition of a subwoofer requires proper tuning. The installer should confirm that the output of the sub is combining acoustically with the rest of the speakers in the vehicle. The sensitivity of the amplifier should be set so the systems have excellent overall balance and won’t distort when the volume is turned up.

At the top end of the spectrum, systems with new DSP units require that each channel of the sound system be tuned to provide smooth frequency response. Having the right channel a little brighter or more laid back than the left will cause the location of a performer or an instrument to seem to move around the vehicle as its frequency content changes. We want everything to be stable and naturally balanced. Budget for at least an hour or two of tuning to ensure you are getting everything you can from your upgrade.

Enjoy Better Sound

Upgrading your sound system with new amplifiers and speakers is a great way to increase maximum volume, reduce distortion, and improve imaging and staging. The process most certainly doesn’t require a new source unit, but it does take some planning. Work with your local mobile electronics retailer to design an upgrade for your sound system. The experience will truly let you enjoy your music in a way you have never heard before.

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Product Spotlight: KICKER KEYLOC

There are a dozen or so high-quality line output converters available to help your installer integrate an amplifier into a factory-installed audio system. That said, most of them are simple devices that do nothing more than adjust voltage gain and perhaps apply some equalization to the signal. KICKER’s KEYLOC is a unique solution because it features a built-in digital signal processor that undoes equalization, delays, and all-pass filters applied to the factory signal. The goal is to establish a clean signal that you can build on. Let’s check out the outstanding KICKER KEYLOC.

Basic Features of the KICKER KEYLOC

Let’s start with the basics. The KEYLOC is a two-channel line output converter that can accept up to 10 volts of signal in low-level mode and an impressive 40 volts in high-level mode. In low-level mode, the KEYLOC presents a 60-ohm load to the driving amplifier. Many factory-installed source units and amplifiers will go into protection mode without a proper load. External resistors are available from KICKER if needed for high-level operation. The maximum output of the KEYLOC is 10 volts.

The KEYLOC measures 5.5 by 2.75 inches in footprint and is 1.375 inches thick. A Molex connector on the left side includes two speaker input channels, power and ground connections, and remote turn-on and remote output wiring. The remote output activates automatically when the KEYLOC detects a DC offset voltage on the input speaker wires, enabling an aftermarket amplifier to turn on. There are a pair of RCA output jacks on the right side of the chassis to feed your new amplifier.

The top panel of the KEYLOC features two stereo potentiometers and a display with five LEDs. The pots are for adjusting input sensitivity and output voltage. The LEDs indicate power and are part of the signal testing and KEY processing features of the KEYLOC.

KICKER KEYLOC — The LED display on the front panel of the KEYLOC provides your installer with information about frequency response and correction processing.

Audio Analysis Tool

Depending on the design of your factory audio system, it might be difficult to find a full-range signal. The Low, Mid, and High LEDs on top of the KEYLOC can be used with the provided pink-noise test track to determine whether you have a full-range signal. The Low indicator illuminates when there is sufficient audio information in the 20 Hz to 200 Hz range. The Mid indicator monitors 200 Hz to 2 kHz, and the High LED monitors audio above 2 kHz. If you are missing low- or high-frequency information, the KEY processing will not produce a full-bandwidth signal for your new equipment.

The KEY to Audio Excellence

The KEYLOC uses KICKER’s patent-pending KEY algorithm to analyze a special audio test signal. The signal includes sine sweeps, pink noise, and impulses, which reveal frequency response, signal delay, and all-pass filter processing. Once measured, the KEYLOC applies its own signal processing to eliminate these attributes from the audio signal. The result is a flat frequency response signal that will allow new speakers, amplifiers, and processors to sound amazing. The process is fully automated and takes between two and 10 minutes to complete. Your installer can even temporarily bypass the correction to demonstrate how much the system has improved thanks to the KEYLOC.

Why You Need the KICKER KEYLOC

Factory-installed audio systems are typically designed to extract the best possible performance from inexpensive speakers. As such, radios and amplifiers include signal processing such as equalization, delays, and all-pass filters to create an optimized listening experience. Don’t be fooled: this processing is present even in simple “radio-only” systems and isn’t exclusive to premium systems with complex multi-channel amplifiers.

The goal of upgrading a car audio system is, of course, to make it sound better. As such, you are likely to add subwoofers and new speakers to the vehicle. The equalization that worked with the factory speakers is not likely to be ideal for the higher-performance options you’ve chosen. Eliminating factory processing with a product like the KICKER KEYLOC is crucial to achieving great sound in your car, truck, or SUV. The KEYLOC is also great for motorcycles, side-by-sides, and marine applications.

Visit a KICKER Dealer Today

When it’s time to make your vehicle’s stereo sound better, drop by an authorized KICKER retailer to find out whether the KEYLOC is needed to undo the signal processing built into your factory-installed audio system. You can find an authorized KICKER retailer near you using the Dealer Locator on the KICKER website.

Be sure to follow Kicker on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to keep up with the latest product releases from our friends in Stillwater.

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Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate Punch P1V2-65

If there is a single word that car audio enthusiasts associate with the brand Rockford Fosgate, that would be “Punch”. From the early Punch amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers, this legendary name invokes music that hits hard with a signature sound that fanatics have grown to love. Fans have been waiting for the next generation of car audio gear from Rockford Fosgate and since the company recently announced a complete redesign of their famous Punch Speaker line, we wanted to check it out. In particular, we’ll look at the P1V2-65, better known as the Punch P1 6.5” coaxial.

Design of the Punch P1V2-65 Speakers

The new Punch speakers are grouped differently from the outgoing models. The P1 series that we’ll examine first is a series of coaxial three-way speakers available in sizes ranging from 2.5 to 6.75 inches, including 3.5, 4, 5.25, 6.0, 6.5, 6×8, and 6×9. Yep, that’s something for almost any door, dash, pillar or parcel shelf on the road. The P1V2-65 is a 6.5-inch three-way coaxial set that includes a pair of drivers, mounting screws and spade terminals.

Starting from the top down, we find a glass-fiber-reinforced nylon basket with a unique hexagonal, six-spoke design. Those who pay attention to performance-enhancing features will note that the design is open under the spider mounting plateau, allowing for linear cone travel and enhanced cooling. The P1V2-65’s power handling is rated at 75 watts continuous and 150 watts peak.

The mounting flange features what Rockford Fosgate calls their Auto Fit Architecture, which features a Factory Location Woofer Ring (F.L.W.R.) for easy fitment in OEM mounting locations. The goal here is to ensure the woofer bolts into your doors with no need to drill new holes. The drivers are 2.5 inches deep, but the magnet cover can be removed to reduce the depth to 2.22 inches when required.

The new Punch P1V2-65 speakers are based around glass-fiber-reinforced Nylon baskets.

Woofer Design Features

The woofer cone is attached to the basket with VAST 2.0 technology. The Santoprene rubber surround is as large as possible, resulting in these drivers having about 25% more effective cone area than competing solutions. This means more bass and improved efficiency. The cone is made from mica-reinforced polypropylene. The mica mineral enhances damping and thermal stability. The cones have a curvilinear shape for additional rigidity and resistance to resonance. The curvilinear design isn’t just for looks, as this feature significantly improves the dispersion of the audio for better sound quality. Interestingly, the surround is injection-molded (chemically bonded) directly onto the cone to ensure a reliable connection and predictable mass. The elimination of glue at this joint dramatically improves driver-to-driver consistency.

At the base of the woofer cone is a vented Kapton former. The driver has a nominal impedance of four ohms, making it compatible with all factory and aftermarket source units and amplifiers. A linear Nomex spider handles compliance. The tinsel leads are sewn to the spider to ensure they don’t add noise at high power levels.

Tweeters Bring the Details

As we mentioned, the Punch P1V2-65 is a three-way speaker. As such, it has a pair of tweeters. The main tweeter has a diameter of 0.75 inches and features an inverted 0.75-inch Tetolon® dome design. The super-tweeter has a diameter of 0.375 inches and sits near the edge of the main tweeter in a configuration called Tru-Sight™, similar to the eye-sight configuration of a hunting rifle. The super-tweeter uses a polypropylene dome design.

So, why add a super-tweeter? As we’ve explained many times, all speakers become directional at high frequencies. That frequency depends on the cone diameter. With a 0.75-inch tweeter, sounds above about 13 kHz will be quieter off-axis to the speaker. Since most car audio installations have us listening to the speaker’s output (as you’d find in a door) at 60 degrees, adding a super-tweeter to fill in those upper frequencies will ensure you can always hear your music.

The crossovers for the tweeters are integrated into the basket. Rockford Fosgate refers to this as their Internal Concealed Crossover (ICC+) design. They use a cap for each tweeter to provide a 6 dB/octave roll-off.

Premium Features Deliver Big Sound

The features of the new Rockford Fosgate Punch P1V2 drivers are truly impressive. Excellent materials, intelligent design and thoughtful execution should combine to make these an affordable high-performance solution. Not to mention, Rockford Fosgate spent considerable time ensuring the sonic signature lives up to the PUNCH legacy. To learn more about P1V2 speakers, visit a local authorized Rockford Fosgate retailer. You can find a shop near you using the locator tool on the Rockford Fosgate website.

Be sure to follow Rockford Fosgate on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to keep up with all new product releases coming this year.

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Choosing the Best Car Starter Remote

Under the hood, most remote car starters are very similar. Most brands offer two or three different controllers and allow the shop you work with to bundle those units with different remotes, providing varying levels of range and features. In this article, we partnered with the industry-leading remote starter manufacturer Compustar to explain the different options available to consumers. Here’s a simple guide to make choosing the best remote car starter easy.

Shopping for a Remote Car Starter

The shop you choose to install a remote starter is just as important as the hardware and remote you select. Working on modern cars and trucks isn’t as easy as it was decades ago. A modern starter needs to communicate with the engine management system, vehicle body control modules, and factory-installed security systems to function correctly. Making the proper connections and executing the correct programming are tasks best handled by an expert.

If you shop for the lowest-priced remote starter, the chances of issues down the road are exponentially higher than if you choose an expert shop that takes pride in professional installation.

Forego the urge to shop over the phone—visit retailers in your area instead. You’ll quickly get a sense of who is professional and who you should avoid.

1. Remote Start Range

The most significant difference between car starter key fobs is their range. Most modern factory-issued key fobs have a range of a few hundred feet. This means you can likely start your car from across a small parking lot, but you might not be able to start it from inside a store.

Aftermarket fobs range from 1,500 feet to three miles under ideal conditions. It’s better to think of these offerings as power levels. For example, the Compustar CS-925S starter system remote is rated to provide up to 1,500 feet of range. This remote provides two to three times as much power as a factory remote, often doubling or tripling the effective range.

Best Car Starter — The affordable Compustar CS925-S remote starter includes remotes rated for up to 1,500 feet of range.

At the opposite end of the spectrum, some remotes are rated for two to three miles. If you work in a large building, you’ll want the added power of these solutions.

2. Number of Buttons

Remote car starter fobs are available in two styles based on the number of buttons: one-button and multi-function.

One-button remotes are a good choice if you will continue to carry a factory remote that includes a trunk release button. The factory remote often serves as the vehicle’s key and is required to start the car or truck.

Multi-function remotes have four or five buttons that provide dedicated access to locking/arming, unlocking/disarming, trunk release, remote start, and auxiliary functions. The number of buttons on a remote doesn’t define its quality or range—only the number of functions you have access to.

3. One-Way and Two-Way Remotes

Another key feature to consider is whether you want a one-way or two-way remote.

With a one-way remote, you send a command to the vehicle by pressing a button. If the car is in range, the command will be executed. If you are too far away, nothing happens.

With a two-way remote, any command sent by the remote and executed by the vehicle is confirmed back to the remote. The remote will beep and flash an LED or icon to notify you. You’ll get confirmations for locking, unlocking, remote starting, and other features.

As a subset of two-way remote options, you can pick from LED or LCD visual indicators. An LED remote will have at least one, often three LEDs that flash to indicate when a command has been executed.

An LCD remote is considered the highest-end option. These remotes use a small LCD screen with icons to show what commands have been executed and the status of your vehicle. For example, a lock symbol on the remote confirms that the vehicle executed a lock/arm command.

4. Battery Type

All remotes require a battery to function. The most common type is the CR2032 coin cell. These three-volt batteries are compact, inexpensive, and typically provide more than a year of service in one-way remotes and many months in two-way remotes. It’s a good idea to purchase an extra battery when you buy the remote so you’re prepared when it wears out.

Many premium remotes have a built-in lithium-polymer or lithium-ion rechargeable battery. These remotes include a Micro-USB or USB-C port for charging. Under normal use, these two-way LCD units last three to five months between charges. Charging only takes a couple of hours and can be done from any powered USB port—even in your vehicle while driving. One tip: it’s best to limit the charge current to these cells. Using a 500 mA wall charger will maximize battery life.

5. Weather-Proof Designs

Some remotes, like Compustar’s flagship models, have a full IPX-7 waterproof rating. Basic remotes are typically water-resistant. If you’re prone to dropping your keys or leaving them in your pocket on laundry day, consider a waterproof solution.

6. Warranty

When shopping for a remote starter, it’s essential to understand the warranty coverage offered by your retailer and the hardware manufacturer. In most cases, the brain or controller is backed by a lifetime warranty. Additionally, these components should be reprogrammable if you plan to use the hardware in another vehicle with a new harness.

Remotes typically come with a one-year warranty, but premium options, such as Compustar’s PRO Series, offer a three-year warranty for added peace of mind.

Finally, don’t forget to ask about the warranty on labor or workmanship. Many reputable shops provide a lifetime warranty on their installation work, ensuring your remote starter continues to function reliably for years to come.

7. Smartphone Control Options

Another option is a smartphone control solution such as Drone. Drone works with an app on your phone that communicates with a small transceiver in the vehicle via the local cellular network. The app allows you to lock, unlock, remote-start, and control auxiliary features, and confirm commands within seconds.

There is a small monthly charge for the cellular service. Retailers can explain available features and service plans, including vehicle tracking and geofencing.

Note: Because Drone and similar services rely on the internet and cellular networks, always carry a regular key fob as a backup in case these services go down. You don’t want to be locked out.

Pick the Best Remote for Your Use Case

When shopping for a remote car starter, your Product Specialist should ask where you park your vehicle relative to where you’ll be when you want to remote start it. If you work in a large manufacturing plant, hospital, or warehouse, you’ll want a long-range remote. If you only start your car in the driveway, range is less critical.

The discussion should also cover features such as trunk/hatch/tailgate releases and power-sliding doors on minivans. Multi-function remotes are ideal for applications that require more than just locking, unlocking, and starting.

Giving your car or truck a few extra minutes to warm up not only makes your commute more comfortable but also allows the engine to operate with warmer coolant and oil, reducing friction and fuel consumption. A remote car starter also makes a great holiday gift—just make sure you pick the best remote for the recipient’s needs.

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Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate P2V2-65

Punch Series Speakers

Punch P2V2-65 Performance-Enhancing Features

Convertible Speaker Design

Upgrade Your Car or Truck with Punch V2 Convertible Speakers Today!

To Get Better Sound, Do I Need to Replace My Factory Source Unit?

Fix What’s Broken

The Steps to Success

Advanced System Integration

Speaker Upgrades

System Installation

It’s Not Over Yet

Enjoy Better Sound

Product Spotlight: KICKER KEYLOC

Basic Features of the KICKER KEYLOC

Audio Analysis Tool

The KEY to Audio Excellence

Why You Need the KICKER KEYLOC

Visit a KICKER Dealer Today

Product Spotlight: Rockford Fosgate Punch P1V2-65

Design of the Punch P1V2-65 Speakers

Woofer Design Features

Tweeters Bring the Details

Premium Features Deliver Big Sound

Choosing the Best Car Starter Remote

Shopping for a Remote Car Starter

1. Remote Start Range

2. Number of Buttons

3. One-Way and Two-Way Remotes

4. Battery Type

5. Weather-Proof Designs

6. Warranty

7. Smartphone Control Options

Pick the Best Remote for Your Use Case

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Punch P2V2-65 Performance-Enhancing Features

Convertible Speaker Design

Upgrade Your Car or Truck with Punch V2 Convertible Speakers Today!

Fix What’s Broken

The Steps to Success

Advanced System Integration

Speaker Upgrades

System Installation

It’s Not Over Yet

Enjoy Better Sound

Basic Features of the KICKER KEYLOC

Audio Analysis Tool

The KEY to Audio Excellence

Why You Need the KICKER KEYLOC

Visit a KICKER Dealer Today

Design of the Punch P1V2-65 Speakers

Woofer Design Features

Tweeters Bring the Details

Premium Features Deliver Big Sound

Shopping for a Remote Car Starter

1. Remote Start Range

2. Number of Buttons

3. One-Way and Two-Way Remotes

4. Battery Type

5. Weather-Proof Designs

6. Warranty

7. Smartphone Control Options

Pick the Best Remote for Your Use Case

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