This year’s nominees for top industry awards share their advice. “I’ve learned that every setback has value. When a design doesn’t work out as planned, it often leads to an improved method or new product idea. My advice is to document your process, share your knowledge and never stop refining your workflow. A good friend of mine, Bobby Gately, once said, ...

Ken Koga’s technical, fantastical and unique journey through decades of car audio is highlighted by friends and colleagues who made his career colorful, successful and memorable. Words by Jamie Sorcher Talking with Ken Koga is like hyper-speed travel through a 12-volt time warp—the names, products, experiences. Koga is a 45-year industry veteran, with claims to 50 Grand Prix awards and ...

Overcoming integration challenges. Words by Cabe Sipes When I started in the car audio industry, things were much simpler. It wasn’t uncommon to go to an audio shop and find one or two installers who weren’t there for a career—just a normal job like fast food or retail while attending school. That’s because car audio was straight-forward when it came ...

This Ferrari’s new audio system complemented its curvy design, accenting its beauty while maintaining OEM look and feel. Submitted by: Angel Rivera, Sr., Laketown Speed and Sound, Draper, Utah The owner of this 2007 Ferrari F430 came to Laketown Speed and Sound to inquire about the shop’s experience with exotic vehicles, according to Angel Rivera, Sr. “It was perfect timing ...