The SEMA show in Las Vegas isn’t just about the latest speakers, amplifiers and subwoofers. The event last week was also a chance for audio brands to demonstrate what their equipment can do in some seriously impressive vehicles. We’ve already taken a look at the 30,000W AudioControl VW ID. Buzz, with more than 60 speakers and subwoofers, a tractor from Alpine, Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) from Stinger, restomod muscle cars from Dynamat, and a stunning 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II packed with Rockford Fosgate.
But what else was on show? Here are six more standout builds packed with audio equipment.
One of the biggest attractions on the Garmin/JL Audio stand was this rather gorgeous blue 1965 Chevrolet C10, built by 110 Customs.
The truck combines classic American pick-up styling with some serious engineering, including a supercharged LT4 engine and custom chassis. But the attention to detail doesn’t stop with the bodywork. The interior features an extensive JL Audio installation, with custom speaker placement and trim work designed to make the equipment part of the overall aesthetic.
A motorised bed set-up adds an unusual touch, and there are waterproof M6 marine speakers installed on the outside of the body, perfect for outdoor events. The cabin system includes C7 component speakers, W3V3 and W7AE subwoofers, with one sub installed in the centre console, and a selection of JL Audio amplifiers. There’s also a bespoke control panel with four large buttons for volume and track selection, arranged around a central joystick, with an in-dash touchscreen offering additional control when needed.
It’s a great example of how a high-end audio system can become part of a vehicle’s design rather than simply being bolted on afterwards.
JL Audio’s car audio range is distributed in the UK by Horn Distribution.
Ground Zero brought some serious custom-car presence to its SEMA stand with a 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible built by Fish Designz.
The German audio brand was keen to highlight the quality of the build, and it’s easy to see why. The car has plenty of visual impact, with the sort of detailing that makes it worth stopping for a closer look.
Subtle lighting showcases the Ground Zero components, while intricate carved metal trim and an intriguing paint job help draw in the crowds.
Ground Zero products are distributed in the UK by Midbass Distribution.
Not every SEMA build needs a V8 under the bonnet. JBL’s custom stretched Squatch 1706 was one of the more unusual vehicles at the show – a high-performance golf cart with a cartoon-ish look that wouldn’t seem out of place in an episode of The Simpsons.
The bright green machine features a custom paint job by Wraps R Wack, while GEM Cars Modified also played a part in the build. Multiple RallyBar XL soundbars are mounted at the rear of the main cabin, while the rest of the vehicle gets an equally extravagant treatment, with lighting and custom details.
It’s certainly not your average trip around the golf course. JBL’s car audio products are available through UK retailers including Car Audio Direct and CEN.
PowerBass shared its SEMA stand with Image Dynamics, but it was a rather striking 1963 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz that stole the spotlight.
The car, a collaboration involving JD Designs and Zamz Audio Inc, took home an award for its trim work, recognising the craftsmanship that has gone into the interior. It’s a fitting showcase for a brand whose products are designed to be part of ambitious custom installations.
PowerBass has a range of car and marine audio products available in the UK through Safe and Sound Essex.
MTX brought a seriously imposing 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Widebody to its SEMA stand, built by FabricatedLV. The car combines muscular widebody styling with a suitably dramatic audio installation.
Behind the front seats, beneath the roll cage, is a row of MTX amplifiers, while a discreet touchscreen sits ahead of the gearstick. But one of the more unusual touches is reserved for the rear: flashing lights turn the back of the Camaro into a proper show display.
MTX is distributed in the UK by Celsus UK.
Orion arrived at SEMA with a brand-new Ford F-750 demo truck, and it certainly wasn’t playing things quietly. Wrapped in a custom design by 0208 Graphics using STEK film, the truck features a timeline of the Orion brand along its lower bodywork. It’s been transformed into a rolling showcase for Orion products, with a huge speaker array mounted behind the cab and enough audio hardware to make even the most ambitious boot installation look rather modest.
The real spectacle comes when the various compartments are opened up. The rear doors of the cab reveal a neon-lit chamber, housing 18 XS Power lithium batteries and an array of Orion HCCA equipment. Meanwhile, a huge enclosure at the rear, accessed through a large swinging door, houses 107 speakers and subwoofers, including HCCA 10in neodymium drivers and 12 15in XTR Pro subwoofers. The installation also incorporates Orion’s NHP, XDK4 and TN1 components.
Two custom-built XTR amplifiers are also part of the installation, with the entire system fitted by DW Car Audio. It’s an unapologetically over-the-top demonstration of what Orion’s high-performance audio equipment can do – and quite possibly one of the loudest things on the show floor.
Orion doesn’t currently have official UK representation, but its products can still be found through online retailers, including Amazon.
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