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Welcome and thankyou for visiting the official Fhrx Studios website. During your stay browse the entire website and check out not only what is new but what is ageing and ancient too. Our news articles often run in conjuction with many other publications as we're regular contributors of various reviews and articles to a whole range of audio / visual publications, both online and in print.
Listed below is the latest incar audio / visual industry news as of Friday 30th July 2010. If you have anything to contribute, please email us.
July / August Random Image Thread Now Online. - 30/07/10
Every six weeks or so we upload random images to our section of Mobile Electronics Australia. This serves to give people an idea of what goes into the installation our of stereos - some behind the scenes imagery as it were. To view these photos just join Mobile Electronics Australia if you're not already a member and visit the July / August image thread by clicking here.
Rainbow Vanadium CS265 Phase Plug Components Here For Auditioning. - 30/07/10
The new Rainbow Vanadium CS265 Phase Plug components are now set up in our audition room. Rainbow is a name synonymous with high quality sound and has been for years. So to see what all the hype is about why not come down sometime armed with a pile of your favorite CD's (or an iPod) for a good listen.
Specials Page Updated - Both New & Used. Free Shipping Included! - 30/07/10
Like clockwork we continuously endeavour to offer customers big savings on various items. Usually this refers to various new products we're running specials on but the specials page is also used for other sales duties such as selling second hand, ex-demo, damaged and salvageable equipment. In addition to always seeking extra floor space we often see customers upgrading their systems. This means you can buy ex-demo stock (belonging to us) and fully tested and warranted second hand stock that once belonged to our customers as well.
To check out what is on the chopping block right now click here. There are also plenty of ex-demo, second hand, damaged and salvageable items are listed as well. See the bottom of our specials page! We also offer free shipping on all orders.
FAQ Page Updated. - 29/07/10
We get asked hundreds of questions a day and so where we can, we try to add the more common ones to the FAQ (frequently Asked Questions) page within this website. It has been updated again today with a door install tutorial on the MkVI Golf. Click here.
Numerous Retail Pricelists Updated. - 19/07/09
The new ARC Audio, DLS, DynAudio, Genesis, Image Dynamics and Monster Cable pricelists are now linked from the products page. Changes to the lists include the removal of older items, the addition of the newer ranges and price revisions all round to reflect the changing exchange rate. For these and various other pricelists, click here.
Rainbow Car Audio - The Prodigal Son Returns. - 01/07/10
After nearly five years respite we've again secured a dealer account for German audio maestros Rainbow! Many of you have been asking about this move for over twelve months now so we thought it high time to deliver.
Rainbow was conceived longer ago than many of us care to remember and since then has gained notoriety for its many stunning component sets and subwoofers. From the 'Sound' and 'Dream' lines all the way up to the mighty 'Reference' series, Rainbow components offer you fidelity, accuracy and clean strong bass that to this day remains largely unrivaled. To read more about Rainbow and to browse the various product lines, click here. We also plan to have the Vanadium component set installed in our auditioning room in the not-to-distant future.
FAQ Page Updated. - 28/06/10
We get asked hundreds of questions a day and so where we can, we try to add the more common ones to the FAQ (frequently Asked Questions) page within this website. It has been updated again today with changes to the 'What system for XXXX dollars' article. Click here.
Zapco is Back! - 26/06/10
Yes after a four year hiatus Zapco is finally back! We now have access to the entire range from amplifiers and signal processors to the incredible component sets.
Just as a little background from the Zapco website; "Zapco is dedicated to the pursuit of audio fidelity. Our prime objectives are to design and manufacture car audio products of unsurpassed quality, to provide unparalleled support and service for these products and to conduct business in a manner that will enhance the quality of life for all involved." To read more about the company itself and to browse the various product lines, Click here.
Optima D35 Group Buy. - 24/06/10
We've received quite a few emails recently asking when we're going to do our next group buy offer, especially after the success of our last one where we churned through over one hundred Dynamat bulk packs!
Seeing as we install Optima D35’s every five minutes here I thought we might as well offer them up to the slab this time around. The Optima D35 yellow top is basically similar to a D34 but with right hand terminals which tend to suit all the non-American out there, from Japanese to European.
Click here for the full technical spec sheet or simply visit the Federal batteries website for more information.
Of course last but not least; how much coin? They usually retail for $449 but if we can get the order up to 20 or 30, we can price them at $300. Email us to take part in this offer. Now this offer is very limited so don't sit around procrastinating.
DLS Scandinavia Components Here For Auditioning. - 20/06/10
The new DLS Scandinavia components are now set up in our audition room so feel free to come down sometime armed with a pile of your favorite CD's (or an iPod) for a good listen. Initial reaction to them is very good, with them being very well received by most thanks to their impressive control and amazing accuracy.
The Annual Sound And Image Award Winners Announced! - 20/06/10
Can you believe a year has passed already!? Once again it’s time for the audio visual cream-of-the-crop to rub shoulders in eager anticipation of nabbing the coveted title of Product of the Year. The 2010 inaugural Australian INCAR Entertainment Sound and Image Awards were certainly not an easy competition to decide either, with the judges panel (of which Fhrx Studios is one) having an extremely tough time deciding; such is the high quality of many audio / visual products presented this year for the awards.
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Grab your copy now for the full run down or click here!
The Mighty E-2 is Finished! - 19/06/10
It's only been completed for just over a fortnight and already people from various forums are emailing me left, right and centre asking for photos of TECHNO; Matt's mighty HSV E-2 (and our latest demo car too just quietly). I'll do the write up at a later stage but for now, here are some photos of the finished product.
Morel Retail Pricelist Updated. - 12/06/10
The new Morel retail pricelist is now linked from the products page. Changes to the list include the removal of some items, the addition of others and price revisions all round. For these and various other pricelists, click here.
Image Galleries Updated. - 28/05/10
We're often asked to upload new images regarding various aspects of installs as opposed to the usual finished 'bling' shots. This includes everything from cable runs to sound deadening - all the stuff that the customer usually never sees. Therefore we have added quite a few new images to both the interest and inspiration photo pages.
Many more install photos can be found in our section of Mobile Electronics Australia too. Note; you must be an MEA member to access this section of the forum so feel free to join up!
Boston updates its calendar wallpaper images. - 13/05/10
In continuing with its monthly tradition Boston Acoustics has produced another calendar / desktop image for you to add to your collection.
Other resolutions and information about Boston Acoustics products can be found on the Boston Acoustics website here.
New Scan-Speak Drivers. - 29/04/10
Not that speaker maestro's Scan-Speak need any introduction but just in case you've been living on another planet
and haven't yet heard of them, this speaker designer / manufacturer out of Videbaek, Denmark is perhaps the largest
speaker manufacturer in the world, supplying electronic companies around the globe. We're happy to announce some
new additions to the Scan-Speak family.
Image courtesy of Audio Junkies.
Aptly named 'Illuminator', these speakers are designed to work alone or in conjunction with other hugely successful Scan components such as the Revelator range. For further information either click here or simply visit the Scan-Speak website.
Dension Stock Now Available. - 27/04/10
Just bought yourself a brand new car and are now thinking of adding an iPod to expand your musical resource pool? Well
look no further than the new Dension products. Depending on your car you can have everything from iPod to complete
multimedia connectivity - all controlled by your factory stereo.
For more information either email us or visit the Dension website.
Free Cable With Any Full System Purchase! - 16/04/10
How's this for an offer; you buy any full system off us and we'll supply the cable absolutely free! These are not
simply off the shelf cable kits either, rather this is actually full cabling to suit your entire purchased system.
See the specials page for more details.
New Hifi & Video Marketing Website Goes Live. - 29/03/10
Hifi & Video Marketing are one of the better known importers in Austrlia, famous for bring in such high end brands as Boston Acoustics, Sunfire, WireWorld and many others.
The new Hifi & Video Marketing (also known as HFVM) website has just gone live. The new website has been totally revamped and includes mountains of images, info, prices and more! To visit the new website click here.
Resonant Engineering (RE Audio) Retail Pricelist Updated. - 11/03/10
The new RE retail pricelist is now linked from the products page. Changes to the list include the removal of some items, the addition of others and price revisions all round. For these and various other pricelists, click here.
Crescendo Retail Pricelist Updated. - 10/03/10
The new Crescendo retail pricelist is now linked from the products page. Changes to the list include the removal of some items, the addition of others and price revisions all round. For these and various other pricelists, click here.
Crescendo Opus 9.6 Components Here For Auditioning. - 06/03/10
The new Crescendo Opus 9.6 components are now set up in our audition room so feel free to come down sometime armed with a pile of your favorite CD's (or an iPod) for a good listen. Initial reaction to them is very good, with them being very well received by most thanks to their impressive control and amazing accuracy.
What guarantee do I have? Why come to Fhrx Studio's? - 22/02/10
Here at Fhrx Studio's we believe in two principles above all others - quality of workmanship and customer care. We take the nessessary time to complete installs neatly, safely and correctly. We're not a cheap company and will never been known as one. We utilise numerous proven methods in ensuring the customer gets exactly what they desire with no damage to their vehicle. For more information regarding this, click here.
CDT CL-6EX Coaxials Win Best Budget Speaker Award. - 13/02/10
CDT is going places, having just taken out the best budget speaker award with its CL-6EX coaxial speakers. And this was no lightweight competition either, with various reputable brands in competition for the top honours.
From the Bestcovery website: Behind the flashy red-painted basket and boutique brand name lies a truly capable coaxial speaker. ‘Build quality’ is an overused term these days, but the CL-6EX speakers have it in spades. To read more of the review click here. Or visit the CDT website by clicking here.
Fhrx Studios Places First and Second At Recent Soundoff. - 07/02/10
We're happy to announce that once again Fhrx Studios vehicles took out first and second place at the sound off held at Lifestyle Store over this weekend just past.
Many thanks to all who attended on the day and a special thanks to Laurence, Sal, the staff at Lifestyle Store and of course the dB Drag crew for putting the day on.
Audison BitOne Processors Back In Stock. - 02/02/10
Proving that again this year it will be one of the hottest sellers, the processing extravaganza that is the Audison BitOne is again in stock after we briefly ran out.
The Audison BitOne gives you the ability to completely adjust every aspect of your sound system allowing you to achieve the best possible linearity, staging and imaging in your vehicle.
For more information see this document.
Micro Precision Pricelist Updated. - 25/01/10
The new Mirco Precision pricelist is now linked from the products page. Changes to the lists include the removal of some items, the addition of others and price revisions all round. For these and various other pricelists, click here.
Earthquake Pricelist Updated. - 22/12/09
The new Earthquake pricelist is now linked from the products page. Changes to the lists include the removal of some items, the addition of others and price revisions all round. For this and various other pricelists, click here.
Boston G3 Series Subwoofers Arrive. - 12/12/09
With the future of the mighty G5 series still up in the air it's good to finally see some new subwoofers from Boston arrive on Australia's shores, hot on the heels of the recent GT series amplifiers. It is widely rumoured that the G5 will actually be superseded by the new G3 range of subwoofers although this rumour is still to be confirmed officially by Boston. So in the mean time we thought we had better get a G3 down here for full testing as evaluation.
Boston are no amateurs when it comes to audio either, being involved with home and car audio for many years. This is from the Boston website: At Boston Acoustics, being typical just isn't part of the plan. Since our founding in 1979, our design and engineering experts have been producing not only legendary sound-but also a whole host of industry milestones. To read further about the company itself click here.
Feel free to visit us here at the shop to see the latest G3 series subwoofers from Boston. You can also visit the Boston website. Feel free to Email Us for further information.
New issue of INCAR magazine hits the stands. - 12/12/09
The latest issue of INCAR magazine is hitting the newstands as we speak. This is one of many publications that Fhrx Studios contribute to each month. This issue sees Paul, Edgar, Marty plus the rest of the gang converting their thoughts to print on everything from components to amplifiers!
Grab your copy now!
Genesis Amplifiers Arrive. - 12/12/09
Many of you have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new Genesis stock. Well the first amplifiers arrived yesterday; being the Profile Ultra two channel and four channel amplifiers.
British based car audio manufacturer Genesis Ice Ltd has been designing high quality components for many years now and during that time have won many awards for many different facets of audio, from design awards for its exceptional Gordon Taylor inspired class A amplifier back in 2007 to the swag of awards recently collected during the EMMA Eurofinals.
Why not visit us here at our studio for a look or alternatively visit the Genesis website. Feel free to Email Us for further information.
Introducing Micro-Precision Speakers. - 10/12/09
For many years now the Australian high-end speaker market has been a little crowded. In order to stand out some companies employ massive marketing machines, saturating the various press with all matter of advertising and claiming all matter of achievements. Other speaker manufacturers approach the market from a different direction - masterfully creating component speakers without all the bling and letting them 'speak' for themselves. Micro-Precision is the epitome of the latter.
Designed by audio mastermind Thomas Hoffmann, Micro-Precision speakers are created in Germany and easily among the best drivers available today. Utilising all matter of exotic materials and employing exquisite design philosophies, they simply need to be heard to be believed. Deep rich bass, crystal clear highs and detail not experienced before.
Micro-Precision components come in various configurations and sizes so why not venture over to the Micro-Precision website to check out the entire range of products on offer. Alternatively; feel free to Email Us for further information.
New Boston Acoustic Amplifiers Have Arrived! - 14/11/09
For those among you waiting to see where Boston goes next with its amplifier development, allow us to introduce the new GT Reference series amplifiers. GT amplifiers use ground-breaking technology and the finest electronics available for outstanding sound quality and reliability. The incorporating features that enhance power and acoustic performance, plus many features that ease installation into your vehicle.
These extremely clean and noise-less amplifiers come in various configurations, ranging from two and four channels right up to a titanic sized five channel. Full retail pricing can be found on our products page and for further information, images and full specs visit the Boston Acoustics website. We also have a GT4100 and GT2300 here for auditioning if people wish to come and have a look at them over the weekend.
Need a Small Amplifier? - 28/10/09
If you're looking a tiny amplifier to run your rear fill speakers or perhaps an extra set of tweeters, why not check out the new Vibe Audio LiteBox series amplifiers?
Various sizes and configurations are available. More information including all the specs can be found on the Vibe website here.
Eclipse CD-5030 back in stock. - 22/10/09
For those of you awaiting the new batch of Eclipse CD-5030s; they're now in stock again.
Just in case you've been on another planet and aren't sure why these decks are red hot at the moment, it's because its asking price belies its impressive feature list, some of which include:
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Free Shipping For All Orders! - 19/10/09
Here at Fhrx Studios we appreciate that many people are caught up in the financial pinch at the moment. So this month we're offering free shipping to anywhere in Australia for all mail orders!
Free shipping coupled with the super specials currenty on add up too massive savings for you! To check out what is on the chopping block right now click here. New items are listed first while ex-demo, second hand, damaged and salvageable items are listed at the bottom. Note; we've cleared out four demo cars recently so there is plenty of equipment to be had from them!
Stinger / CAT / PAC / iSimple Equipment Back in Stock. - 25/09/09
Just a quick news item to let you all know the usual interconnect items are all back in stock including the CAT steering wheel controllers, iSimple iPod solutions, PAC canbus readers and steering wheel controllers etc. So to all of you awaiting stock (especially the whole bunch of you waiting on Stinger blue power cable); it's back in stock.
Vibe Audio LiteAir6 Components Here For Auditioning. - 15/09/09
The new Vibe LiteAir6 components are now set up in our audition room so feel free to come down sometime armed with a pile of your favorite CD's (or an iPod) for a good listen. When you listen prepare to be shocked though because despite having a tiny mounting depth of 45mm the LiteAir6 components easily outdo many within the same price range when it comes to clean and accurate thumping midbass.
Soundoff (Acoustic Control) Retail Pricelist Updated. - 15/09/09
The new Soundoff retail pricelist is now linked from the products page. Changes to the list include the removal of some items, the addition of others and price revisions all round. For this and various other pricelists, click here.
Image Dynamics back in stock. - 14/09/09
Good new for everyone awaiting the arrival of the new Image Dynamics shipment; it has now arrived in Australia. Most Image Dynamics items are now in stock again. Most people have been waiting on subwoofers but other components such as horns have now arrived as well.
For further information and full specifications on the stunning Image Dynamics ranges click here. The full retail price list is on the products page. This pricelist will also tell you which Image Dynamics products are brought into Australia.
New System Kits Available For Various Vehicles. - 14/09/09
Fhrx Studios has been developing system kits for various cars for years now and as components improve we develop them further to enhance performance, compatibility and speed. These kits are priced at various points and fully integrate into your car without damaging anything and without rendering any existing equipment redundant. Depending on which particular system kit you choose (as they obviously vary between car and price) they can include:
- Head unit (radio) with sound processing ability.
- Blue tooth ability.
- iPod ability.
- Visual ability.
- Steering wheel control compatibility.
- Component speakers.
- Sound deadening.
- Amplifier(s).
- Subwoofer(s).
- Enclosure.
- Opel / Holden Astra
- BMW 320i
- Holden Commodore
- Volkwagon Golf
- Mazda 3
Orion And Precision Power Clearance - Everything Must Go! - 09/09/09
Everybody knows who Orion and Precision Power are so we'll not go into that here. What you might not know though, is that the importer needs more warehouse space for the next shipment so us dealers have been instructed to clear the stock any way possible. This means incredible savings for you on many different audio components! Check out the specials here.
DLS Win European Imaging and Sound Association Award. - 07/09/09
EISA are proud to announce that the new DLS Scandinavia series car audio competition grade components have received the award for European incar speaker system 2009-2010, just edging out the very competitive and impressive field of contenders.
EISA, the European Imaging and Sound Association, gives out awards every year for the best and most innovative products in various audio visual categories. For more information on the Scandinavia range, see the DLS website. These speakers are not available just yet in Australia but we're hoping they will be down under soon.
New Vibe Global Website Goes Live. - 29/08/09
English audio giant Vibe has launched its new global website. Vibe have been at the forefront of the audio manufacturing industry for over fifteen years now, offering innovative design and outstanding quality for a great price.
Specialising in bass enhancement and bass enclosure design, Vibes latest product range continues to show the superior design, quality and advanced acoustic innovation for which it has become renowned. To visit the new website click here.
New Range Of Amaron Batteries Available. - 28/08/09
The new range of Amaron batteries are now available in Australia. Amaron Hi-Life batteries are manufactured by Amara Raja Batteries, a division of Johnson Controls. Backed by Johnson Controls, the product is manufactured in India and is primarily designed for harsh and demanding environments. You might not be surprised to learn that Indian roads and climatic conditions are similar to Australian conditions, so the Amaron Hi-Life batteries are ideally suited to our environment and perform extremely well here without destroying your bank account in the process.
Maintenance free Amaron batteries are starting cells ideal for 4WD, marine and automotive use. They feature a flush top, high cold cranking amps, very good amp hour figures and long reserve capacity. They use the latest calcium silver technology and this tends to give them a performance edge over the competitors. For more information on the entire Amaron range click here. If you're not sure which one is best for you then please email us.
Vibe updates its wallpaper images. - 28/08/09
In continuing with the tradition of beautiful girls, even better looking cars and awesome systems, Vibe has produced another bunch of desktop images for you to add to your collection. Below are just two of them:
Other wallpapers and resolutions can be found on the Vibe wallpaper page within the Vibe website.
The New Focal 165KRXS Components Are Here! - 20/08/09
One of the biggest (excuse the pun) hurdles faced by those desiring both high performance speakers and high performance cars is that are more often than not the two are somewhat incompatible. For example; the midrange drivers found in cars such as the VW Golf, Lotus Elise, Toyota Supra, 1 & 3 series BMWs (the list goes on) are very shallow. For years this has meant either costly modifications or slimline speakers. The problem is that when talking slimline drivers you're usually pigeonholed into the cheaper end of the market. Focal have now decided to buck this trend, developing and releasing a slimline version of its famed K2 Power series.
The new 165KRXS feature all the technology and performance that made the mutli award winning K2 Power range famous, but at a fraction of the mounting depth. For more information on these fantastic components click here and follow the links (car audio --> speakers --> K2 Power --> 165KRXS). More high res images can also be found within this part of the Focal website too. Retail price is currently set at $899.
Seas Lotus 'Kickstart Your System' Sale! - 13/08/09
Seas Lotus is a name synonymous with high end audio with those hearing the reference components placing them among the best available for cars today. Along with the distributor we would love for you to experience the pleasure of the Seas sound in your ride so for a limited time we're offering a Reference 12" subwoofer for half price with the any purchase of the reference component set! See the specials page for more information.
Photos of The ARC Audio Signature Edition Amplifiers. - 28/07/09
Whilst we've churned through more ARC Audio Kar-Mini amplifiers than you can poke a stick at since their release at Christmas, we rarely get to install the flagship Signature Edition (a.k.a SE) series. Named so because they bare the signature of their creater, these are among the best automotive amplifiers available. We recently took delivery of a couple more here so naturally we've taken some photos for you all to have a look over.
The Signature Edition amplifier range became reality thanks to the one of the premier engineers in the industry with over thirty years of experience in the world of automotive amplification, mastermind Robert Zeff. The claim is that these are his finest work to date. He has pushed the boundaries of technology with microprocessor control of an analog amplifier. To read further about the exciting Signature Edition series of ARC Audio amplifiers click here. For further photos click here. The full retail pricelist can be found on the products page.
Deka Intimidator Batteries. - 23/07/09
We're often asked to let everyone know when we stumble across something good and this is one of those occasions. As you may or may not know there has been a little shortage of Optima batteries recently and some Odyssey battery models have been somewhat scarce too. As a result we searched high and low for a suitable substitute and have recently been using the new range of Deka Intimidator batteries with great success. Now the use of Deka AGM batteries is nothing new however these new ones are just that little bit improved in all the right areas over previous models.
Basically the good news for us is that they are deep cycle and have the same cranking amps and reserve charge specs as the Optima batteries. The good news for you is that they're somewhat cheaper.
There are a few different models so you might want to get some further infomation from the Deka website. I might also take this opportunity to mention they're on sale at the moment too! Check out the specials page. Forum group buy enquiries are always welcome too of course.
The New Diamond Audio Hex Pro Components Are Here! - 11/07/09
When the original Diamond Audio Hex components were released during the mid nineties audiophiles worldwide immediately fell in love with them. From the crystal clear highs to the accurately thumping lows, their sound was unparalleled. Fast forward ten years and we've witnessed numerous upgrades and improvements make them better and better with each revision. Well the latest flag ship component set is the new Diamond Audio Hex Pro and they're here to auditon.
From the Diamond Audio website; Our new Hex Pro takes everything we have ever learned about loudspeaker development to a whole new level. We start with an improved version of our award winning Hex Cone and our patented TDX Technology and combine that with the new pro crossover for the very best speaker system ever offered for the mobile environment. Period!
For more information on these fantastic components click here. For further photos click here. The full retail pricelist can be found on the products page. We're currently just wearing our new set in so for all those people wanting to audition them here, you're more than welcome.
Interviews With Industry Pioneers. - 25/06/09
It never hurts to pay homage to the legends of our industry. Although Car Audio and Electronics is looking back at its first fifteen years, this article delves back even further.
Four of the original movers and shakers, true giants of the industry, were assembled and given the chance to espouse on the birth of mobile electronics. They are Paul Stary of Audiomobile (bought and sold many times and now gone); Rich Coe of Audiomobile, Alpine Electronics, and now Eclipse; Robert Zeff of Zeff Advanced Product Company (Zapco was purchased by ARPA) and Jim Fosgate of Fosgate Electronics (purchased by Rockford Corp).
To read this fascinating article in full and to learn more about the humble beginnings of what is now a titanic industry adored by millions, click here.