Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching and that also means that Black Friday and Cyber Monday is also around the corner. This year in particular will be a very different one from all the previous years we have done the two biggest shopping days of the year because of the pandemic.

But where (and when) exactly did the terms “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” come from?

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Black Friday dates back to Philadelphia in the 1960s where newspapers in the state used the term to describe the massive frenzy of crowds at stores and the congestion of traffic that happens on the day after Thanksgiving. The crowd frenzy was paralleled after the original “Black Friday”, which was a stock market panic on September 24, 1869, where the price of gold collapsed due to then-President Ulysses Grant’s interference on the scheme of three investors: Jay Gould, James Fisk, and President Grant’s own brother-in-law, Abel Corbin.

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Cyber Monday, however, is a much newer term that was coined by Ellen Davis of the National Retail Federation and Scott Silverman, and was used as a marketing term for the Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday here in the United States. It was created as a digital counterpart to Black Friday to encourage people to do online shopping and has rapidly become the biggest ecommerce event in the US, whereas Black Friday is more of a brick-and-mortar sale event. 

However, with the pandemic happening right now, Black Friday will probably shift to a bigger online event than it was before rather than doing the traditional in-store sales retailers have done in previous years. So definitely watch out in the coming weeks for upcoming deals and bundles for Black Friday and Cyber Monday at onlinecarstereo.com and subscribe to our newsletter to receive weekly promotions and save tons of cash!

We always strive for customer satisfaction when you buy from us here at Online Car Stereo, but sometimes, one might have problems with their purchase and decide to return it. We have one of the best hassle-free return policies out there. If by some reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, unused/uninstalled items can be returned within 60 days.

Making a return is pretty easy!

• Contact us. To start a return, call 1-310-526-8635 and chat with our helpful and friendly customer service representatives. We can also be reached through email at  [email protected] for any questions.
• Get an RA (return authorization). If you call us at our contact number, a customer service representative will be able to assist you through your options and help set up a return authorization. You can also request a return authorization online through email at  [email protected].
• Pack returned items carefully. Returned items should be new and in their original packaging, complete with all the original accessories, manuals and warranty card. We care about the safety of the items so we overbox most of the products to protect them during shipping.
• Attach the shipping label. You will receive a UPS Authorized Return Service shipping label along with a return authorization number. Remove or mark out the original labels, then securely tape the new return shipping label to the package.
• Give the package to UPS. Take it to any official UPS drop-off site. To search for drop-off locations nearest you, call 1-800-742-5877 or visit www.ups.com.

Online Car Stereo will send a “return received” notice through email detailing that the returned item has been received. An additional email will also be sent following the completion of the return process.

There are also important details to consider when doing a return.

Refund or exchange. You can either choose an exchange or a refund according to the amount of the item you purchased. Refunds will be issued to the same credit card, debit card, gift certificate, or other form of payment that was used in the original transaction. The refund or exchange process for items usually gets processed within three business days after we receive the returned item, as we normally conduct additional testing and evaluation. Additionally, depending on the financial institution, the refunded amount will take about 3-5 business days to reflect back on your account.

Shipping costs. Return shipping costs are deducted from your refund or exchange.

For most returns, Online Car Stereo can issue you a UPS Authorized Return Shipping (ARS) label for a flat fee.

New condition. All returns for refund will be subject to a 10% restocking fee (and higher if the item is used/abused). Online Car Stereo may refuse a customer return or charge a higher restocking fee when the returned item is not NEW. Conditions that will lead to refused returns or be charged a higher restocking fee include:

• When the returned item has a different serial number than what Online Car Stereo originally shipped.
• When there are missing parts or the original packaging has been damaged or tampered with.
• When there is damage due to the package being improperly packaged for return shipment.
• When there is physical damage from drops, spilled liquid, or mishandling.
• When the product has been installed or has attempted to be installed and was removed from the original packaging.
• When the item has any signs or indication of it being installed, with scratches, or other signs of use such as physical markings, screw holes, etc.

Freight shipping: Items like Boxes and Large subwoofers may require special freight shipping, and they usually cost more to return. An Online Car Stereo representative will be able to help figure out the exact shipping cost of freight items when setting up the return.

**Online Car Stereo does not accept any returns for Rims, Tires and finance orders. Only exchange or store credit will be granted.

International shipping: UPS ARS labels are not valid for international shipping or shipping on US territories. The customer is responsible for any international shipping charges or duties.

We here at Online Car Stereo will always be committed to give you the best customer service we can possibly give. Always visit us at onlinecarstereo.com to check out our wide array of products and subscribe to our newsletter to receive weekly promotions and save tons of cash.

Massive Audio has been an industry leader in high performance audio products since 1999, and today we are going to talk about one of their super high powered midrange speakers -- the Massive Audio M8C.

Massive Audio M8C is part of the M Series Closed Back Midrange Speakers. They are designed for high SPLs (sound pressure levels, in case anybody’s wondering) without needing an enclosure of any kind. These audio speakers outdo most higher priced midrange speakers in the market today. It is an 8-inch speaker that features an 80 Watts RMS power range with a maximum of 300 Watts, 8 Ohm, 98dB, and a frequency response of 550HZ - 6KHz.

Also, the M8C isn’t limited to being used as a car audio speaker -- it can be used for pro audio and DJ speakers due to its High Grade Ferrite Magnet force for high sensitivity and accurate sound reproduction, thus producing GREAT sound quality.

If you are worried about these speakers crackling and blowing out over time because of cheap quality, FEAR NOT! The M8C is a heavy duty midrange speaker that is guaranteed to last. They use a heavy gauge steel basket, a reinforced paper cone and custom cloth surround.

With a high quality construction, great sound and long-lasting performance, these midrange speakers are a perfect fit for almost any car installation including BMW, Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Honda, Hyundai, Lincoln, Buick, Fiat, Cadillac and many more.

All in all, the Massive Audio M8C is going to be the best “bang for your buck” midrange speaker with its excellent sound quality at an affordable price. Keep in mind that the M8C is sold individually. Check it out at Onlinecarstereo.com for more information and you can also subscribe to our newsletter to receive weekly promotions and save tons of cash.

Kicker Marine Speakers

The Kicker Marine Speakers is sure to take your boating experience to the next level! You can choose between three different sizes -- the 4-inch, 8-inch and 6x9 speakers that come in both charcoal and white grilles so you can easily match the theme of your audio setup with the theme of your boat. 

What makes them different from Kicker’s standard CS or KSC speakers? Marine speakers have a motor that is completely encased in the basket so it is completely sealed. The wires that connect to the amplifier are gold-plated instead of tin to ensure it is water-tight and safe from corrosion. Gold-plated wires do a lot better with corrosion resistance. The Kicker Marine Speakers’ grilles have a built-in drainage port to prevent standing water.

The Kicker KM Series Speakers have an awesome LED light display and you get to choose between seven colors:

• Red
• Magenta
• Green
• Lime green
• Blue
• Blue-white
• Aquamarine

Want to amp up the cool? There is a controller unit (KMLC LED controller), sold separately, that unlocks 20 colors and 19 lighting modes. Isn’t that awesome?

Kicker Marine Subwoofers

Kicker Freeair (45KMF102, 45KMF124 and 45KMF104) Marine Subwoofers and KM Subwoofers (45KM104, 45KM124, 45KM122) need no enclosure, so you can mount these versatile subwoofers nearly anywhere. You can choose between the 10 and 12-inch marine subwoofers that were tested for salt/fog and UV exposure, meeting or exceeding ASTM standards, so you can be assured that these bad boys are completely weatherproof. They have a completely sealed motor structure and locking/sealed terminal cover to make it splash-proof, and a tough Santoprene® surround.

Much like the marine coaxial speakers, there are optional LED grilles (sold separately) for KM Subwoofers. They also come in seven selectable LED colors. They also can be controlled by the KMLC LED Controller (also sold separately) for 20 colors and 19 different lighting modes to jazz up your already cool party!

Kicker Marine Amplifiers

Kicker KXMA400.2 and KXMA400.4 are marine amps that feature conformal coated circuit boards to protect the heart of the amp from water damage. All the power terminals meet stringent ABYC/NMMA standards and the thick gasketing protects the control cover from unwanted moisture. The aluminum chassis is also UV treated for extra-long life.

Included with the amps is a wireless remote that goes way beyond being a simple bass knob. You can control as many as four KXM Mono amplifiers simultaneously, plus the bass channel of the five-channel amplifier. You can monitor and adjust vital functions of the amp such as clipping, gain, bass boost and more.

These Class D amplifiers deliver as much as 1,200 watts of power -- while requiring an incredibly small footprint.

The amps also have a specially designed gain control that lights up when the perfect input signal is detected from your radio. An adjustable 24dB crossover is featured on the marine amplifiers, as does 18dB of KickEQ+™ bass boost.

Since you're already here, you might want to check out our ongoing Kicker promotions so you can save tons of cash!

Wāvtech linkD

Don’t let Wāvtech linkD’s small appearance fool you. A versatile little box with a dual personality, it is an active, high output/low impedance line output converter that is designed to work well with factory audio systems. It can also function as a high output voltage line driver that can deliver over 10V RMS of output at less than 50 ohms.

One of Wāvtech linkD’s many features is an auto turn-on via DC-offset or Audio Signal Detect. With this, the unit can be turned without the need of a remote wire and can generate a +12V output to turn on the amplifier or other aftermarket devices in your system. This makes it a great choice for upgrading an OEM audio system. It also has selectable ground isolation, locking detachable power/speaker input terminals, professional grade panel mount RCA’s and a compact aluminum chassis with detachable mounting tabs.

Wāvtech link4

The most flexible 4-channel LOC available today, Wāvtech link4 can directly accept 4-channels of input and give you 4-channels of output.  It can also accept 2-channels of input and give you 4-channels of output.  If you input 4-channels, you can sum them down to 2-channels of output and pass through another 2-channels for retained sub level control. To top it all off, it even has a  3.5mm Auxiliary Input so you can add your phone or other portable devices to the system. 

The link4 also has their “Patent Pending” Multi-Function Remote Level/Source Control that can adjust your subwoofer output level, the volume of the auxiliary source or serve as a Master Volume Control for your entire system, which is especially useful in OEM systems where speed sensitive volume dependent equalization is present. The link4 also has variable gain adjustments with clip LEDs can help the signal level under control and distortion-free. Like the linkD,the link4 also has selectable ground isolation, locking detachable power/speaker input terminals, professional grade panel mount RCA’s and a compact aluminum chassis with detachable mounting tabs.

Wāvtech link6

One of the most common aftermarket car audio systems is a front, rear and subwoofer set-up, and Wāvtech link6 is the perfect tool for the job.  It can provide front, rear and subwoofer outputs for your aftermarket amplifier/s by getting its input from your factory stereo’s front and rear speaker leads. While some factory audio systems will require summing when adding aftermarket amplifiers because no full range signal is present, the link6 combines the sum of the frequencies present, providing the full range signal amplifiers needed.

The link6 also has a multi-function remote that provides four unique configurations based on the specific application requirements of your system for added flexibility. It can work as a subwoofer level control for fine tuning the amount of bass in your system, or as a master volume control in more complex installations.

Always visit us at onlinecarstereo.com to see more Wāvtech products we offer. You can also subscribe to our newsletter to receive weekly promotions and save tons of cash.

Summer is almost over out off-roading is still very much alive with enthusiasts. As we still quarantine ourselves to fight the spread of the Covid19 virus, we find ourselves enjoying the outdoors more and more because we feel it’s safer with open fresh air. A lot of the places to enjoy off-road and cross country are open and it is a great time to take advantage of some of the promotions happening here at Onlinecarstereo.

Fuel Off-Road and XD Series Wheels is considered by many as a major player in the off-road sport world. They manufacture using over 25 computer controlled machining centers running around the clock to apply engineering know-how and accuracy. Both brands have their own set of designs that cater to various customer preference. These are manufactured in California from blank wheels to the box. Each design appeals to a particular vehicle that everyone will love.

On the other hand, MSA Off-Road provides a huge catalog of different designs for your off-road vehicle as well. Every model is designed and field tested in their headquarters in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and Texas. They are the very few who have retained hand inspection of paints and insert bolts to maintain a high quality of standard in every wheel they sell.

Checkout our newly arrived off-road wheels and enjoy summer before it ends.

• Moto Metal MO97021067324N
• XD Series XD84221067318N
• XD Series XD84221067718N
• XD Series XD77821067712N
• XD Series XD84221035718N
• Fuel D56418907350
• Fuel D57520002650
• Fuel D71120009847
• Fuel D62020009846
• Fuel D61020009845
• Fuel D53820009847
• Fuel D60620009847
• Fuel D62720002647
• XD Series XD85121035418N 
• Fuel D68720908450
• Fuel D57520902650
• Fuel D64520009846
• Fuel D61120909857
• XD Series XD84722068418N
• Fuel D57620002647
• Fuel D64620909857
• Fuel D62120909857
• Fuel D64620909849
• Fuel D61622009846
• Fuel D69620908457

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Today’s feature product is the JL Audio VX600/2i Class D amplifier. This high end amp simplifies great sound for your setup. It combines the JL Audio’s proprietary advanced NexD2 switching amp technology with an integrated, full-featured digital signal processor. The result is a clean and high fidelity sound. The class D build makes this unit very stable and power efficient. The size was made ultra-compact for easy storage and concealment.

The VX600/2i provides 300 watts RMS x 2 at 2 ohms; or 180 watts RMS at 4 ohms. There are 3 levels of tuning: Basic, Advanced and Expert. There is a clipping indicator to avoid distortion and allow fine tuning with fully adjustable low, high and bandpass filters.

Instead of the traditional knobs, JL designed the VX600/2i to be controls either thru PC, tablet or phone using the JL Audio TUNS app that has an easy-to-use UI and makes it very convenient in configuring your sound.

Overall, the VX600/2i provides premium sound with its excellent build quality encompassing JL Audio’s high quality car audio engineering.

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Kenwood’s answer to the wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto war for head units is the DNR876S. It is equipped with built in navigation and a Bluetooth connection feature for hands-free calling and music streaming using Spotify , Pandora and iHeart Radio. For users who are subscribed to satellite radio, this unit is SiriusXM ready as well as iDatalink ready for integrating your vehicle’s settings into the receiver. With this, you will be able to view tire pressure, door opening, headlights and  more to your stereo.

With the newest smartphone technology mainly from Apple and Android manufacturers, the DNR876S is compatible with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, either wired or wireless. This means you will be able to control your smartphone thru the head units and even launch and use various apps.

Depending on the smartphone you are using, you are able to place a call or text by using voice thru Siri or Google Voice. While travelling, users will be able to take advantage of Google or Apple Maps and even Waze for directions with live traffic information. The DNR876S can also control you playlist in your favorite music player apps and even display album art thru the screen. One special feature of this Kenwood unit is the ability to mirror the screen of your Android smartphone. These include playing YouTube or Netflix movies right on your stereo.

This receiver can play various types of music formats from MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC, and DSD music files. It also captures high definition radio with its HD Radio tuner and has a 13-band graphic equalizer for customizing your sound and even DSP and bass boost controls which compensate for exterior noise.

Overall, the DNR876S is promising and delivers the right features for the car audio enthusiast in you and with its 6.95” touchscreen display; you will surely enjoy your drive anywhere. Check it out at Onlinecarstereo for more details. You can also subscribe to our newsletter to receive weekly promotions and save tons of cash.