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International Consumer Electronics Show

2001 Las Vegas, Nevada
By Yvonne Liu
Photography by Chris Fesler
Mercedes Benz S500 Passenger Side Front View
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Xtant’s X-series amp... 
   
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Xtant’s X-series amplifier
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Memphis Audio “Memphis... 
   
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Memphis Audio “Memphis Bell” amplifier
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Award-winning Alpine Multimedia... 
   
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Award-winning Alpine Multimedia Manager
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Limited-edition Octane amplifier... 
   
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Limited-edition Octane amplifier by Phoenix Gold
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DEI’s Studio 8-inch Neodymium... 
   
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DEI’s Studio 8-inch Neodymium mid-bass component system
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Rainbow Car Audio component... 
   
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Rainbow Car Audio component set
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Kenwood compass and weather... 
   
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Kenwood compass and weather band tuner
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Pioneer’s in-car DVD... 
   
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Pioneer’s in-car DVD player unit
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Rockford Fosgate RFX9400 CD... 
   
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Rockford Fosgate RFX9400 CD player with MP3 capability
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Q Logic custom kick panel... 
   
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Q Logic custom kick panels
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Blaupunkt Honolulu CD50 color... 
   
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Blaupunkt Honolulu CD50 color receivers
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Bazooka Pro2O water-cooled... 
   
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Bazooka Pro2O water-cooled bass tube with integrated amplifier

The super tradeshow also addressed a topic near and dear to us MAXsters’ hearts—the future of automotive technology. The panelists of the Digital Car Revolution Supersession featured four of the industry’s top executives: David Acton of General Motors/OnStar; Patrick Lavelle of Audiovox Electronics; Jack Withrow of Daimler/Chrysler; and Albert Wong of Clarion. Discussing the impact of today’s technologies on consumers’ lives, and possible applications not yet realized by both the OEM and aftermarket automotive industries, the panel also identified key technologies and applications that could explode onto the automotive consumer market within the next five years. Among those listed were satellite radio and television, telematics, location-based e-commerce, and advanced obstacle detection and safety applications.

As for the 12-volt stuff you want to see here and now, you can bet your Hippo lighter that companies such as Audiobahn, Xtant, Pioneer, Blaupunkt, Alpine, Kicker, JL Audio, and Jensen were present to introduce the various subwoofers, head units, amps, and cables that will inundate the car audio market in the months to come. We’ve put our heads together and picked 20 products which we think will knock your socks off (Or not.—MAX). Until next year’s event, and without further adieu, welcome to the MAX world of mobile electronics.


Mercedes Benz CLK Research
Mercedes Benz CLK Finding a fuel efficient automobile today is easier than ever. Check out the Mercedes Benz CLK buyer's guide providing information on car specs, reviews and fuel economy. The 2009 CLK is equipped with a V6 engine, generating 268 horsepower, and it has a 8 star frontal impact rating for the driver and a 8 star frontal impact rating for the passenger. You also might want to research the Porsche Cayenne and the BMW M5.

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