Metra’s Installer Institute produces its first video Training Series

tsunamionline — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:54:10 +0000

Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics, the Installer’s Choice as the leading manufacturer of car stereo dash kits for 65 years, also has led the industry in education for the past 18 years through its Installer Institute.

Now for the first time, Metra’s has produced a 14-set video Installer Institute Training Series for do-it-yourself car stereo installers.

“The video series is much more in-depth than other training videos or hot rod TV shows,” says Jason Anderson, director of the Installer Institute and narrator for the video series. “It’s great for do-it-yourselfers and those who work in the industry, but it’s not a substitute for our certified 10-week course.”

The videos cover general and advanced installation of head units, amps and speakers; navigation, security and remote-start systems; enclosure design and construction; router techniques; fiberglass and plexi-glass techniques; welding; motorization; door panel and dash modifications; painting interior panels; and trunk customization.

“We cover the latest and greatest techniques and tools,” says Anderson, a master-certified installer, former shop manager and Installer Institute graduate. “For example, we show what welding can do for safety and strength, cost-saving ways to custom paint interior panels, and the latest router techniques.”

The training series utilizes the resources of the Installer Institute that includes Anderson and two other instructors who are master-certified installers through the MECP – three of only 100 master-certified installers nationwide.

The entire Installer Institute Training Series of 14 DVDs is just $595, or $49 for individual DVDs. To order, call a Metra sales representative at (800) 221-0932 or visit Metra Electronics online at www.metraonline.com/videos.aspx . Based in Holly Hill, Fla., Metra Electronics, is the global leader in car stereo dash kits and auto sound accessories.

Metra features new Icarus home theater line at CES

tsunamionline — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:11:27 +0000

Holly Hill, Fla. – Metra Electronics, the world leader in manufacturing innovative auto sound and home theater accessories, will feature its latest brand at CES: Icarus home theater accessories.

Icarus provides a full line of economical home theater accessories such as:

A full range of HDMI products, cables and accessories;
Interconnects, couplers, powered extenders, splitters, adapters;
Wall plates of various configurations for all types of installations including HDMI and Keystone-style wall plates and a full line of inserts;
Economical Speaker wire, RG6 and CAT5/6 with connectors and tools;
iPod™ and Mp3 accessories; network products and speakers;
Screen cleaners and surge protectors.

All of the items in the catalog can be easily arranged in store displays and have options for custom dealer applications.

Based in Holly Hill, FL, Metra Electronics is “The Installer’s Choice” for auto sound accessories, and is the parent company for other leading consumer and professional installation brands as Axxess, Install Bay, Raptor, and Tsunami.

Visit us at CES at the Metra booth, 2411. For more ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at www.metraonline.com or call at (800) 221-0932.

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Metra’s Installer Institute produces its first video Training Series

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