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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 Thursday 2nd July 2009. If you have anything to contribute, please email us.
Specials Page Updated - Both New & Used. Free Shipping Included! - 02/07/09
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. New items are listed first while ex-demo, second hand, damaged and salvageable items are listed at the bottom. For a limited time we're also offering free shipping on all orders!
Digital Designs Stock Arrives! - 01/07/09
SPL behemoth Digital Designs needs no introduction. Everyone knows of them and many people have had the pleasure (or displeasure) of hearing and feeling them! As you know the distributor has changed and we were eagerly awaiting new stock. Well the wait is over and the stock is here!
Taken from the Digital Designs website: DD drivers are among the most unique items to be found anywhere in the audio market. It is the goal of DD to create the finest products possible. We are dedicated to the ultimate performance of the product no matter the lengths required of the design or manufacturing process. We are a vertically integrated, one stop shop, we design and manufacture our own products. We keep our eyes on one goal, performance, and go to whatever lengths necessary to achieve that goal. To read on click here.
We're having a special to celebrate the arrival of the Digital Designs back to our shores. See the specials page for more details. Full retail Australian pricing can be found here.
Focal Power Series Amplifiers Are Back In Stock. - 01/07/09
The the new variants of the Focal Power series amplfiers have arrived and the good news is that they look exactly the same as the old ones. We were concerned for quite a while there that the outer case design was going to be different but Focal has seen the light and retained the original outer case meaning they match with the older ones. The internals have been somewhat revamped though and this sees them outputting more power with less distortion.
There are numerous models availble in various configurations from the smaller FP2.75 right up to the titanic Dual Monitor/ For further information and specifications, click here.
Focal Pricelist Updated. - 01/07/09
The new Focal 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. Spare parts and individual components are also listed at the bottom.
Free Shipping For All Orders! - 01/07/09
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!
New issue of INCAR magazine hits the stands. - 30/06/09
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 iPods to the annual Sound and Image awards!
Grab your copy now!
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.
Digital Designs Pricelist Updated. - 25/06/09
The new Digital Designs 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.
ARC Audio Pricelist Updated. - 12/06/09
The new ARC Audio 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.
FAQ Page Updated. - 12/06/09
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 'how to' articles for the Volkswagen Golf. Click here.
Vibe & FLi Pricelists Updated. - 11/06/09
The new Vibe and FLi pricelists are 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.
The Annual Sound And Image Car Audio Award Winners Announced! - 09/06/09
Yes once again it’s the time of the year where the contenders that are the cream-of-the-crop in mobile entertainment get to walk the red carpet in anticipation for the coveted prize of Product of the Year. It seems like it was only yesterday INCAR magazine were going through the arduous task of selecting last year’s Awardees for the inaugural stand-alone Australian InCar Entertainment Awards. Well, here they are again and this year’s outstanding products didn't make the judge’s decisions any easier.
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Grab your copy now for the full run down or click here!
Phass Finally Back In Australia. - 05/04/09
Many haven't had the pleasure of witnessing Phass since their last major appearance in various competition cars during the 2005 sound season (where they won more often than not). Since then we've been seeing them haphazardly but with no official importer in Australia the fabulous Phass sound slowly became all but a myth to most. The great news now though it that Phass now have an Australian distributor and naturally Fhrx Studios are one of the first to become a Phass dealer again!
For those not well versed in Phass and its history, it was originally born put of an audiophile's pursuit for the perfect sound. Today, that passion for music and the pursuit of perfect sound continues to be the company's foundation and the biggest influence behind every new Phass product. Read more about the impressive history of Phass here. The full retail Australian price list can be found here.
Now only select products are being offered in Australia so please consult the retail pricelist for further information. All other Phass components can be ordered in if required, you just need to shoot us an email.
Cerwin-Vega Stock Arrives! - 04/06/09
Legandary status is something rarely achieved in the car and home audio industries. However Cerwin-Vega is one such manufacturer that has achieved just this, developing and offering many ranges of superb audio products. The good news for us is that the latest eagerly awaited shipment of Cerwin-Vega stock has now arrived on our shores.
From the Cerwin-Vega website: For close to 50 years, the name Cerwin-Vega has been synonymous with excellence in every area of the audio experience. This reputation has been established by pro audio professionals, hifi enthusiasts and mobile audio fans that recognize the high performance value which is Cerwin-Vega. Dedicated to the pursuit of achieving ultimate realism in the reproduction of the live performance. Cerwin-Vega’s customer loyalty is second to none and has reached nearly cult like status. As a result of this acceptance Cerwin-Vega has grown from a small group of engineers headed by the legendary Gene Czerwinski into one of the foremost loudspeaker companies.
Diamond Audio Stock Arrives! - 03/06/09
Good news everyone; the new Diamond Audio shipment has fianlly hit our shores and the first products are being installed and shipped around the country as you read!
Diamond Audio have been around for many years and its award winning components, subwoofers and amplifiers are among the best in available on the market today. So if you're looking for high quality components then Diamond Audio is a definite for your audition list. Despite concentrating primarily on high end audio, Diamond Audio also caters to the entry level market too, utilising a lot of the technology found in the higher end components to produce some of the best sounding factory upgrades to hit the market.
Diamond Audio & Cerwin Vega Pricelists Updated. - 01/06/09
The new Diamond Audio & Cerwin Vega pricelists are 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.
Introducing the DynAudio Esotar2 Series Components. - 16/05/09
DynAudio; like it needs an introduction. However just in case you've been living on another planet and don't know about the speaker genii that are DynAudio click here to find out more. Now we're not here to harp on about DynAudio's qualifications. Rather; we're extremely happy to announce the brand new range of Esotec2 speakers have hit our shores and are ready to rock!
The new Esotar automotive loudspeaker series represents the highest level of incar music reproduction and not just for Dynaudio either. These are among the best drivers in the mobile audio world. The Dynaudio Esotar system, properly installed, will undoubtedly set new performance benchmarks.
From the DynAudio website; "All three completely new Esotar automotive separate drivers feature the highest level of Dynaudio transducer technology and deliver the best in-car sound quality ever offered from the company. High quality materials, meticulous production quality, and precise fit and finish mated to Dynaudio’s most advanced technology results in a stunning sonic performance, allowing listeners to experience music like never before. To read more about these stunning speakers click here.
Image Galleries Updated. - 15/05/09
We are often asked to announce when we upload new images (even before the articles themselves are written) so without further ado; check out page five of the photo galleries for the latest images. The articles for these cars are being written right at this moment.
Bass Solutions For Small Spaces. - 22/04/09
Want bass but don't have the space? Well Focal has the solution. The BUS series active enclosures are designed to slot into those tight spaces and provide you with clean and powerful bass. Unlike many of the slim line subwoofer enclosures, Focal has invested a fair bit of research and development into these ones so they sound smooth, controlled and linear.
Available in two sizes, the BUS20 is equipped with an 8" subwoofer while the BUS25 is armed with a large 10" subwoofer. Both enclosures come with a powerful built-in amplifier so all you need to supply is the signal. If you want more information on these innovative powerhouses then click here. They retail at $479 and $599 respectively. Please email us for our price on them.
Boston updates its calendar wallpaper images. - 21/04/09
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.
Exciting New Products From Eclipse. - 09/04/09
Finally; the wait is nearly over with news of the exciting new Eclipse line-up now filtering through to the Aussie dealers. Some of the more note worthy developments are:
- AVN726EA - double DIN 7" monitor with navigation (AVN600 replacement)
- AVN4400 - double DIN source with 4.3" portable navigator (AVN2210p replacement)
- CD5030 - CD receiver with B/T and USB (CD3200 replacement)
- SW8010 - 10" high performance subwoofer (SW8000 replacement)
- SW8212 - 12" high performance subwoofer (SW8200 replacement)
Pricing is not quite available just yet but for further information on the new Eclipse range click here.
RE Audio Back In Australia. - 03/04/09
Well it's been a while but audio experts RE Audio are finally back in Australia!
Just as a little information, RE Audio was founded by audio enthusiasts, for audio enthusiasts. They understand the uses (and often abuses) in autosound and engineer products for the real world. RE Audio products have the finesse and sound quality to please the most discriminating audiophile, yet the durability to stand up to the extreme abuses of SPL competition.
At RE Audio their passion drives them to design the products that they want to use themselves. With a huge range of powerful subwoofers and component sets available there is something to suit everybody! For further information on the stunning RE Audio range why not visit the RE Audio website. Full retail Australia pricing can be found here.
Introducing Cactus Sounds. - 03/04/09
An exciting new range of car audio products has entered the market called Cactus Sounds. From modest beginnings in Europe Cactus Sounds has grown into an established car audio company, nowadays supplying quality car audio worldwide.
Cactus Sounds is no stranger to the competition scene either, smashing various records around the world. With a huge range of shockingly powerful subwoofers and amplifiers, there is a component for you no matter what you pain threshold...er... desire is.
For further information on the products, why not visit the Cactus Sounds website? The full retail Australia Cactus Sounds pricelist can be found here.
Technical Information Sheet for the Audison BitOne. - 03/04/09
If you're one of the many searching the net for more in depth information regarding the BitOne processors, look no further. Simply click here for all the information you need.
To reiterate; the Audison BitOne is a complete digital sound processing suite that offers eight individual, fully assignable outputs. In other words; you assign each channel its function be it a tweeter, subwoofer, midrange, midbass, component set, co-axial or anything in between. You can even have multiple subwoofer outputs if you're into SPL! Each of these outputs is line driven and once assigned can be manipulated by utilising a thirty band parametric equaliser, fully adjustable crossover and time alignment functionality - for each individual channel!
Getting information into the unit couldn't be easier either. The BitOne has high level inputs (i.e. speaker level), low level inputs (i.e. RCA) and even an optical input so whatever you're using as a source, be it a factory radio or the latest double DIN DVD player - you can marry it up to the BitOne without drama. In summation; the Audison BitOne give 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.
New System Kits Available For Various Vehicles. - 01/04/09
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
AMG Audio to Distribute Digital Designs in Australia. - 24/02/09
AMG Audio recently announced that it has secured the exclusive distribution rights for Digital Designs Car & Home Audio in Australia. In a short space of time Digital Designs have built up a strong and loyal following around the world by manufacturing products that meet their goals of exceptional performance and the highest build quality, as a result DD subwoofers and amplifiers have built an enviable reputation as the brand to have if you want to get loud - whether that be in the lanes of a DB Drag event or amongst your friends.
With a huge range of subwoofers, amplifiers and speakers available there is something to suit everybody! For further information on the stunning Digital Designs range or just to place an order, please contact us.
New Hifonics Australia Website Goes Live. - 13/02/09
The Australian importer of US car audio behemoth Hifonics has launched its new look website. Technical information on Hifonics can be found in addition to images, contact details, dealer listings and all matter of other information.
To visit the new website click here.
Fhrx Studios Victorian Bushfire Appeal. - 10/02/09
You would have to be living on another planet to not have noticed the utter devastation that is unfolding down in Victoria at the moment. The various bushfires have gutted the state just south of us and many, many people require a helping hand. On that note; we're appealing to all of our customers for any and all spare dollars you may have. Here at Fhrx Studios we're doing our own very minute part but we need your help to send what money we can too our neighbours south of the border. We're asking you to lend a helping hand by donating what ever you can to the Victorian bushfire appeal. This appeal fund has been instigated by Victorian premier John Brumby and is currently working hard to support the numerous families that have been decimated by this disaster.
Remember that blood donations are also required. You can organise this by contacting the Red Cross Blood Bank.
Alternatively, donations can be made direct by contacting 1800 811 700.
The Fhrx Studios 200SX is Up For Sale. - 02/02/09
Well i've been procrastinating for nearly a year now on whether to sell the 200SX (as these days it's hardly ever used) and I feel now might be the right time. Naturally this saddens me somewhat but at the same time the prospect of starting a new project is exciting too. I'm advertising it both on our website and on Mobile Electronics Australia before anywhere else because ultimately it's a stereo car despite some other mods being undertaken. I'd rather see it go to an avid sound enthusiast rather than an out'n'out rev head, so to speak.
The car itself was purchased brand new from Nissan in June 2001 and has been regularly serviced by me every five thousand kilometers. The asking price is $22000 without the system or $35000 with the system complete. This is somewhat less than what you would actually pay for the system installed so it's a bargain for you sound quality buffs out there.
For more information on the car itself including servicing, mechanical and body information, please email me. For a much more in-depth explantion of the system and the work that went into its creation, see here.
ARC Audio 'KAR-Mini' Series Amplifiers Arrive. - 18/12/08
If you're looking for a small high end amplifier to run your system you're options are somewhat limited. This has been the case for a some time now. Sure there are plenty of smaller amplifiers on the market today but often a quick browse through the important specs will leave you wondering where the serious high quality ones have gone. Well the Robert Zeff inspired ARC Audio KAR-Mini range not only address this problem but well and truly solve it.
The KAR-Mini amplifiers are minute in physical size only, packing quite a serious punch. There are three types available:
- KS 125.2Mini (2 x 75 watts or 1 x 250 watts @ 4 ohm) RRP$699
- KS 125.4Mini (4 x 75 watts or 4 x 250 watts @ 4 ohm) RRP$999
- KS 500.1Mini (1 x 500 watts @ 2 ohm) RRP$999
For more information please email us or see the ARC Audio website.
Dynamat Release Mega-Pak! - 16/09/08
Just when you thought you'd see enough Dynamat to sink a ship, Dynamat release the Mege-Pak! This industrial-sized pack contains nine 24" x 48" flat sheets of Dynamat Xtreme for a total of 72 sq. ft. For complete coverage on rear decks, doors, floors and trunks.
Retailing for $600, the Mega-Pak (p/n #10465) is essentially two bulk packs but it's cheaper to buy one Mega-Pak than two bulk packs! For further information on these monsters visit the Dynamat website. Please email us for our pricing.
New Vertex Standard Equipment Now Available. - 10/09/08
If you're someone waiting for the new range of Standard Horizon CB radios, commercial transceivers, plotters and fish finders, then you'll be happy to hear the wait is now over - the new Vertex Standard ranges are now on Australian shores and ready to ship.
For further information on all the Vertex Standard ranges, visit the website here. Please email us for pricing.
New Crossfire Website Goes Live. - 03/09/08
Multi award winning US car audio giant Crossfire has finally launched its new look website. Badly requiring a re-vamp since late 2006, the new website has been totally redesigned from the ground up and includes information and specs for most Crossfire products. Crossfire is one of the more respected audio manufacturers in the competition world, holding numerous records in both SQ and SPL sides of competition worldwide. To visit the new website click here.
Photos of The New Polk Audio PA1100.5 Amplifier. - 27/05/08
From the first initial rumours to the images now circulating, we have been constantly bombarded with questions about the new Polk Audio amplifiers and more importantly when they will be available. Well they're here now and we've taken some photos for you to look at.
Designed to accommodate almost any system layout, there are many different models to choose from. To read further about the exciting new Polk amplifiers click here. For further photos click here. The full retail pricelist can be found on the products page.
Photos of new Hifonics Equipment. - 27/05/08
Although mainly kept to whispers, there has been much idle chatter regarding US Audio giant Hifonics returning to Australia, especially after enjoying so much success throughout the nineties. Well the whispers are true and they're back!
The Hifonics legacy is built on some of the most famous and high performance amplifiers in the history of car audio. Using the latest in innovative Super D-Class digital chip technology in its Brutus series amplifiers, Hifonics has dramatically changed car audio amplifier design and redefined consumer performance and value expectations. To read further about the exciting new Hifonics range click here. For further photos click here. The full retail pricelist can be found on the products page.
Photos of The New Image Dynamics IDQ10V.3 Subwoofer. - 26/05/08
For all of you waiting eagerly for the release of the version three Image Dynamics IDQ subwoofers, the wait is over. We just received our first order and naturally snapped some photos to upload so you can have a look at these fantastic subwoofers.
The third version of the famous IDQ series subwoofers is the true balance of power and grace. They've redefined performance for small enclosure subwoofers providing articulate and detailed bass with proper tonal accuracy at even extreme volume levels. They provide the incredible dynamic impact necessary while attaining extreme low frequency extension from the smallest of enclosure sizes. For more information on these fantastic subwoofers click here. For further photos click here. The full retail pricelist can be found on the products page.