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Vehicle security systems have been around nearly as long as cars themselves. Believe it or not, a pair of inventors from Oregon patented the world's first car alarm device clear back in 1918. The technology has come a long way over the last 99 years, and the price has also come down so dramatically that nowadays anyone can afford a security system for his or her car. Interestingly enough, however, most people still don't realize all the different ways security systems actually benefit their ow …

Product Spotlight Compustar PRO T11If you want the best the Compustar PRO T11 is the remote controller for you. The PRO T11 can be configured to Remote Start, or a Remote Start with Security System combo. You can also add the Drone app from Compustar for unlimited range within the continental US as well. The Pro T11 remote is water resistant at a IPX-7 rating. What does that mean? It means your remote can be under 3ft of water for up to 30 minutes and still be A-OK! The T11 a …

Cars are a necessary part of life for the vast majority of Americans. We rely on them for work, for play, and for anywhere else that life takes us. Along the way we will inevitably have some company, be it from our favorite musicians, radio shows, or audio books, and that's why car audio services in Omaha are more popular than ever before. Some folks know their car's audio systems inside and out, fine-tuning everything themselves, and some people aren't really interested in learning more than …

The holidays are nearly here, so chances are you've already done quite a bit of shopping for those friends and family members who made your "nice" list. Some loved ones are easier to shop for than others, though, because their passions may be a little outside of your personal expertise. After all, how do you surprise them with something they'll love when you don't know the first thing about their hobby? If your first impulse was to get online and look for advice, we've got two pieces of great …

There are few things more satisfying than picking out the perfect holiday gifts for our family and friends. That said, figuring out what that perfect gift might be can be a daunting task—do you go with something fun, or something practical? It seems like the best presents hit that sweet spot of offering both, and that's why this holiday season we're seeing such a huge surge in interest for remote car starters.Considering their functionality it's not tough to figure out the practical appeal of …

As we enter the holiday season it's time to start picking out the perfect presents for the important friends and family in your life. Giving the perfect gift can be its own reward, but finding that ideal present can also be a little daunting. After all, if you don't share the same passions and hobbies as the intended recipient, how can you be sure to get them something they will be genuinely excited about? By listening to the experts, of course! Here at Stereo West Autotoys we have plenty of sug …

The new Fix86 from JL Audio gives consumers the choice to use their factory radio and still add concert sound to their vehicle. The FiX86 "Fixes" your factory radios limitations and adds a front rear and subwoofer output for a 4 or 5 channel amplifier to be added giving the customer a great starting point for a excellent car audio experience.  So how is the Fix86 different? The Fix86 not only takes all the speaker outputs from your factory stereo and puts them through a DSP for combini …

With Pioneer as a main 12v Sponsor the Annual Ice Cream Cruise of 2016 was the best turnout yet!With over 2000 cars lined up on the track for Saturdays Car Show event, great weather of just 80 degrees and sunny, and great food vendors lined up to feed the masses, the event proved to be "a great success".We are VERY excited & proud to announce this years beneficiary of Ice Cream Cruise merchandise proceeds - Youth Emergency Services of Omaha! We love what they do for our community, and hope t …

The annual Ice Cream Cruise is set to Kick off at 2pm today!Tons of great cars, loud music on stage, giveaways, and specials at the Stereo West Autotoys Tent all day long!You can check out our specials online too right here !

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Stereo West announces its BOGO 1/2 price speaker and subwoofer sale today.Purchase any regular priced or sale priced speaker and get the second at just 1/2 price.This promotion is always a huge hit each and every time it is ran. Consumers can use the extra savings to upgrade to better speakers, purchase MESA MAT to make their speakers sound even better, or just take advantage of the huge savings. Either way you go its a definite win and a great time to pick up some new speakers for your ride.You …

JL Audio is showing its first marine head unit at he CES show in Las Vegas this week.Now available at SWAT here.The new head unit MediaMaster MM100S does not include chip amplifiers, as used in most marine source units. Instead it uses “audiophile quality” preamp-level audio circuits in an 8-channel architecture with 4V RMS outputs.The design allows system building flexibility for four zones including a subwoofer zone. This allows separate volume control for three areas aboard the …

Get Apple CarPlay for the Vehicle you Already OwnWe spend hours each day using our iPhones to make calls, listen to music, get directions, and text our friends and family. If you’re like most Americans, who drive an average of 101 minutes per day, a large portion of that iPhone usage happens in your car. So why not take the iPhone interface you already know and seamlessly integrate it into the car you already own? Well Apple asked the same question and their answer is the easiest, safest, and m …

Focal announced it is now shipping new FLAX coaxial speakers.New models are the PC165F, a 6.5-inch coax and the PC130F, a 5 1/4-inch version.The speakers are made in France, as is their Flax cone, which creates a neutral sound without coloration.For the tweeter, an inverted aluminum/magnesium inverted dome is used for smoothness and definition.Specifications for the new speakers are 70 watts nominal and 140 watts maximum power handling with a sensitivity of 92dB.Shipping en route to SWAT! …

Save a Bike. Buy a Backup CameraSee our complete lineup of backup cameras here.It’s Monday morning and as you’re backing out of the driveway you hear that obnoxious tell tale bump! that lets you know you’ve just hit the neighbor’s trash can again, or the scooter your son left out the night before. You’re a safe driver but you just couldn’t see those things through your standard rear-view mirror.The New Backup Camera LawHitting a trash can or a scooter is one thing but a backup camera is a c …