You’d think a 2012 Audi would come loaded with technology, but CSD Audio still has the ability to upgrade this hot hatch with even more bells & whistles.
Pioneer’s AVIC-Z130 Flagship navigation unit was installed in the dash, bringing a world of new technologies.
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This beautiful South Jordan home came pre-wired for sound and television throughout the entire home as well as a dedicated Home Theater room in the basement. A Mitsubishi 55″ LED TV was mounted above the fireplace along with several other flat panels in several rooms of the home. 24 in-ceiling speakers were installed throughout the home and are controlled by keypads with LCD screens in each of the rooms. Downstairs in the theater, we used a 106″ fixed wall screen and a Knoll projector. Signal comes via a Pioneer Blu-Ray player and 7.1 channel receiver that upscales all sources such as Wii or Xbox360 to full HD. Jamo on-wall speakers supply the mid & high frequencies in the room and a Velodyne 12″ subwoofer provides impactful bass.
There are many manufacturers that make ‘dash kits’ for B5, B6 & B7 Audi A4 & S4. These plastic kits do a good job of holding your aftermarket head unit, but don’t match the quality fit & finish of the rest of your Audi interior. CSD Audio can build you a 1 off custom dash piece that fits your radio opening perfectly, matches the factory texture & color and gives you a cleaner, more polished looking installation worthy of this fine German Automobile. For 02-08 A4/S4, we will even retain the chrome accent piece from the stock stereo to further enhance a custom OEM appearance.
ASWN Architects needed a high quality HD screen to showcase their portfolio for potential clients. We selected this 60″ Samsung for its great looks as well as incredible picture. The screen has a very clean look to it and is only just over 1″ thick. It was a perfect fit! We also added a wireless keyboard and mouse to control the system from the rear of the room.
If you love music, you need to hear this car. Even if you’re not in the market for new equipment, even if you like to shop somewhere else, the audio system in this car will open your eyes to what’s truly possible in bringing high fidelity audio to an automotive environment. Schedule a time to stop by and take a no obligation listen to this system… you’ll be glad you did! Call travis @ 801.960.2999 or contact me via email to set up a private listening session.
The system delivers stunningly realistic sound through Focal Utopia Be no. 7 component speakers in the front doors & a-pillars, a JL Audio 13″ Shallow subwoofer flush mounted in the rear quarter panel and is powered by three Italian built Mosconi amplifiers installed in the floor.
The goal of this system was to create a listening environment that would re-create the feeling of listening to a great 2-channel music system in your home. Along with great sound, I needed to retain this wagon’s ability to haul cargo to my home theater job sites or take my dog to the park. I also really like the cosmetics and feel of the factory Audi interior and wanted to make the new system blend in as much as possible. This system accomplished all of these goals and performs better than even I had hoped. But, you don’t have to take my word for it. Come take a listen today!
Misty loves her music. We loaded this Jeep up with all the latest and loudest components from Pioneer. The control center of this system is Pioneer’s AVH-P6300BT with built in DVD, iPod Video playback, Ap Mode and Bluetooth hands free phone, GEX-P920XM module, and ND-BC4 back-up camera. Under the rear seat, we stashed two Pioneer amplifiers, the GM-D7500M pushes two JL Audio 10″ W3v3 subs and GM-D9500F to power the D-Series 5-1/4″ components in the front and coaxials in the sound bar above. This jeep is the complete package and absolutely rocks!
The 03-07 Honda accord presents quite a few challenges when it comes to replacing the stock stereo… and even more if a ‘double din’ touch screen is desired. CSD Audio accepted the challenge, building a custom dash adapter that fits below the climate controls where there was previously a storage compartment.
A lot of people ask me… “What does CSD stand for?”
Originally I started out as Custom Speaker Designs. I designed and built tons of crazy loud subwoofer enclosures, and other custom speaker cabinets. I changed the name to CSD Audio when i started to offer a full line of home theater & car audio electronics and installation services.
This project I just completed took me back to the old days… when people really wanted it LOUD! Starting with loudspeaker performance modeling software, I get with the customer, discuss his or her musical tastes and goals, and begin to design a speaker system to match. Every custom design I create is one-off for that particular person and boy this thing got busy! If you’ve never heard Rick Astle’s “Never Gonna Give You Up’ at 145 decibels… you haven’t lived!
I enjoy projects like this when they come along. Mike was looking to make a substantial improvement to the Bose system in his Speed3, but uses his car to haul things for his business, and couldn’t give up any trunk space. I built him a custom fiberglass woofer enclosure INSIDE his spare tire which housed one of Pioneer’s Shallow 12″ woofers. We also added a bass knob in the dash to allow him to fine-tune the music to his exact tastes on the go. Mike now has a car that sounds awesome, retains 100% of the cargo room and still has easy access to his spare tire.
***UPDATE***
This is the great part about designing a system from the ground up for each customer. Mike’s buddy loved this system so much, he wanted one of his own. The design goal was simple… “Make it louder than Mike’s!” Cool. Cargo space was just as important to Blaine so we stuck with Pioneer’s shallow 12″ subwoofer, only doubling the quantity and designing a custom vented enclosure to wring every ounce of performance out of this system. Even with 2 woofers and the custom box, we only lost 4″ of cargo room in the rear. The box also has a Speakon quick disconnect system so the box can be quickly and safely removed to free up the rest of the hatch for hauling stuff.
That’s right folks! Focal makes what is considered to be among the finest loudspeakers on the market today. Their Utopia line is the benchmark by what most other high-end speaker systems are judged. And they’re now available at CSD Audio along with the full line of speakers and amplifiers from this French manufacturer.
From MobileElectronics.com:
“I’ll begin by stating that the ‘Kit No.7 3-Way Active’ set with 3-inch midrange drivers was probably the best – as in most impressively natural, accurate and articulate – sounding speaker set I’ve come across”
You’ll be able to audition these very speakers soon in the CSD Audi – Stay tuned for details on that one.
Check out their full lineup here:
www.focal-america.com
More info coming soon on these beautiful Italian amplifiers…
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May 13, 2011 – Torrance, CA – Travis Pendley, a mobile electronics installation professional at CSD Audio in Sandy, UT, has been named to Mobile Electronics Magazine’s Top 100 Installers list for 2010 – 2011. The Top 100 list is compiled each year from nominations by factory and independent sales and customer service representatives from the mobile electronics industry.
“The magazine’s job is to highlight the best examples of businesspeople and installation professionals in our industry, in order to create the standard that thriving specialist retailers and installers should aspire to,” said Solomon Daniels, editor-in-chief of Mobile Electronics. “The Top 50 Retailers and Top 100 Installers lists reflect those who work hard to represent the best our industry can offer. They have been recognized by their peers with this award and we are proud of them”
Posting over 50 quality installation images on Pioneer’s FitFoto Website, CSD Audio was chosen by 12voltnews.com as this week’s FitFoto Friday winner. The Article shows off work I’ve done for 3 good customers of mine; Alex, Scott & JR.
Pioneer has some of the best sounding and best performing gear at any price point, from Stage 1 to their top end Stage 4 which I hope to be offering through my shop very soon.
CSD Audio has been able to develop a solid partnership with Pioneer and is grateful for all the support they’ve given through the years including two Sound Build-Offs, The International Consumer Electronics Show, and the Outfit My Store contest.
Read the full FitFoto Friday article here!