Mobile Electronics

CSD Audi v3 – Powered By Focal, Mosconi

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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!

Rockin’ Rock Crawler

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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!

CSD Audio – Back to its roots

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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!

A Tale of two 3’s

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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.

Focal Speakers, Mosconi Amplifiers – Now @ CSD

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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…
mosconi-system.it

Travis Pendley Named as Top 100 Installer in USA

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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”

View the full press release

CSD Audio – Among the best in the USA

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CSD Audio has been nominated as one of the Top 50 Car Audio retailers in the USA! In addition, Travis Pendley, Owner of CSD Audio has made the list of the Top 100 Installers in the country. The nominations were made by Mobile Electronics professionals; distributors, manufacturer sales reps and industry insiders who understand the value of service & expertise.

At CSD Audio, I truly believe bigger isn’t always (or often) better. My customers have experienced the benefit of the personalized service received here and the Mobile Electronics industry across the country is taking notice. Call Travis @ 801.960.2999 to see what CSD Audio is all about!

Mobile E Top 50

Torrance, CA – April 28, 2011 – CSD Audio in Salt Lake City, UT has been selected as one of the nation’s top mobile electronics retailers by Mobile Electronics magazine, a prominent trade publication serving the mobile electronics industry. The list of the Top 50 is published in the magazine and announced previously on the magazine’s twice-weekly e-newsletter and on its website.

“Specialty retailers have to consistently overcome a variety of obstacles, from large chain stores and local competitors, to the internet and the ever-looming challenge of OEM integration,” says Solomon Daniels, editor of Mobile Electronics magazine. “Yet, the retailers of the Top 50 continue to innovate in their businesses and stay on top of the changes, while at the same time, putting the needs of their customers first.”

Once per year, Mobile Electronics polls the direct sales personnel of the vendors that service retailers – in addition to independent sales representatives that service vendors on behalf or retailers – on which retailers excel in their field. Retailers who make the list receive industry recognition through the magazine and a wall certificate to share with their customers.

“We ask sales reps because they are the people who know the retailers best in terms of how they manage sales, take are of customers and interact with their respective communities,” Daniels added. “The reps visit their stores and interact with the owners and staff one-on-one.”

In addition to the recognition, each retailer qualifies for the coveted Retailer of the Year award, Given out by the magazine.

Bugeye WRX

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There’s something about the old bugeye wrx that I just love. Now, this one’s even cooler. Alex bought this WRX a few days ago with tons of work done to the engine & suspension. Now all he needed was audio & video to match. We took out the dreary factory CD player and replaced it with the AVH-P2300DVD in dash DVD/USB/iPod receiver from Pioneer. I love the interface on this unit ad it looks perfectly at home in the dash of this Subaru with its ability to change color to match the lighting scheme of the interior. Soon he’ll be getting speaker & subwoofer upgrades to finish off his great looking & sounding system.

You don’t need a high end vehicle for high-end service

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Most of my install galleries feature large, custom installs in expensive vehicles. In the Salt Lake valley, there’s really nobody better than CSD Audio. But great service doesn’t need to break the bank. Whether you drive a Ford or a Ferrari, you can expect friendly, professional, honest service… regardless of the size of your installation.

This super clean ’97 Ford F250 is a great example. Alecs wanted better sound on a budget, so we added a Pioneer DEH-4300UB with USB Ipod Control, Pioneer D series speakers in the front, and G series in the back. It’s a quick, but substantial upgrade to the factory audio system… all for under $400.

Arthur’s Infiniti G35 Coupe

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An incredible sounding vehicle that still has enough room in the trunk for Arthur’s golf clubs. 2 Amps, 2 Batteries, 2 10″ Subs, 4 6″ midbass drivers and a set of components up front give this car incredible detail and impact! We ordered a special dash bezel from japan to accommodate the aftermarket stereo and retain the stock navigation system. This kit now houses a double DIN DVD screen… two times the video & two times the fun!

John’s Audi R8

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The goal of this project was to add some extra functionality and safety to this R8, keeping the wires and components totally out of sight. After the project was completed, there was really nothing inside to look at. Mission accomplished.
On the outside, though, there’s a whole lot of beauty to behold.
Special thanks to Jordan Wadsworth for the photos!

Patrick’s legacy GT filled with Morel Speakers & Genesis Amps

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Morel Elate Speakers & Genesis Series III Amplifiers in Patrick’s ’08 Subaru Legacy GT
This system was designed to provide an amazing listening experience while maintaining the cosmetics of the Subaru interior. 3 Genesis amplifiers, an Audison BitOne processor and Stinger 2 Farad capacitor are all hidden in a compartment under the floor, keeping them out of cargo areas as well as out of sight from would be thieves. We kept the factory radio in the dash to preserve the factory cosmetics and mounted the dash controller for the BitOne in a pocket above the clock. Custom fiberglass enclosures holding Morel Ultimo SC 12″ subwoofers were molded into the rear quarter panels to add great low end to the system while maintaining the cargo space for a couple sets of golf clubs. Thorough treatment of the vehicle with sound deadening material, careful placement of speakers, active crossovers, 1/3 octave EQs for each channel and digital time alignment of each individual speaker all combine to create incredibly realistic sound, natural vocals, smooth highs, and tight punchy bass.

We rounded off the install with a Viper Responder LE 2-way remote start and security system with Smart Start. This customer can arm, disarm and start his vehicle from anywhere in the world!

Italian Beauties

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Raise your hand if you hate speeding tickets! I do too. Ferraris are all about performance and speed. Radar and Laser guns aren’t. To help win this war I installed discreet radar detection systems on several Ferraris with laser shifting technology. At a glance, the cars look totally stock, but these babies are equipped with the tools to fight the man.(Always drive responsibly.)

JR’s Porsche Carrera

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JR’s Posche Carrera 4
We’re just gettin started with this one here, folks. First off, we added an AVH-P3300BT in dash multimedia receiver to update the technologoy in this porsche. The 3300BT adds DVD, iPod video, USB, SD playback as well as syncs with your smartphone via Bluetooth. In-Car connectivity at its finest. It even has an ‘ap mode’ feature to allow you access to many of your iPod/iPhone applications through the CD-IU50v cable. To get this new unit to fit, the dash had to be modified, climate controls relocated and custom trim bezel was fabricated to make this new unit look like it came that way from the factory. Up next, JR plans to add a 13″ woofer behind the back seat to provide this sporty coupe the low bass that the factory Bose system just can’t provide. Stay tuned!

**Update 09/08/2011**
We added the subwoofer today and totally transformed the Bose system into something quite impressive. While we could have gone with a fiberglass molded enclosure, budget was a concern so I designed a simpler version built entirely of MDF and finished with black carpet and factory matched tan vinyl. Very simple, very clean, and great sound.

You don’t have to join the dark side to magically start your car..

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Every year the Super Bowl usually sets a new record for number of viewers. This year raked in a pretty amazing 111 million viewers, but not everybody tunes in to catch the game — the commercials that debut have a history of being almost as entertaining as the game itself.

The commercial took the top spot this year was Volkswagen’s “The Force” commercial, featuring a kid dressed as Darth Vader attempting to use the Force to move and control objects with his mind, and in the end “succeeding” by starting his father’s new Passat. Dear ol’ dad simply used his remote start car starter from the kitchen window, but the kid’s reaction to succeeding is priceless (although his many failures in the beginning are pretty amusing too).

Yoda uses a Directed SmartStart

Shortly after the spot aired, a spoof of the commercial was released on the interwebs that featured Yoda harnessing the power of the Force (and a Direct Electronics SmartStart) to start a Camaro. Darth’s dad may be able to start the car from his kitchen window, but thanks to his smart phone-powered SmartStart, Yoda can start his car from just about anywhere in the world.

Here’s the original vid…