Marine Audio — Tunes-N-Tint

Tunes-N-Tint’s Award-Winning History

November 13, 2017 By Staff

If you are in the Lakeland, Florida, area, then you have undoubtedly heard of Tunes-N-Tint. Our mobile enhancement business has been serving Central Florida for years. We thought it would be interesting to give our clients some insight into the history of the company and outline some of the services we offer.

Location History

Tunes-N-Tint started as a mobile installation company in Tampa in 2000. After much initial success, we decided in 2001 that it was time to open a retail facility to provide our clients and staff with a way to experience our products and services before purchasing. We grew quickly and had to find a second location for increased storage.

The next step was to open a second location in Lakeland in 2007. The Lakeland store also grew quickly, resulting in opening a third location in central Lakeland in 2009, and then a South Lakeland location in 2011.

In 2012, we made a significant change. We spun off the Tampa location into a separate company, changed our name to Tunes-N-Tint and consolidated the Lakeland locations into our single state-of-the-art store at 4980 US Highway 98N.

With ample parking, well-equipped installation bays and a showroom that features modern interactive displays, our current location is well-known as one of the top automotive accessory and restyling centers in the area.

Staff Training and Certification

A business is nothing without its staff. We have employed more than 100 technicians over the years and they have all been certified by the Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP) program – the only nationally recognized program of its kind in our industry. Currently, all of our technicians are both MECP-certified and have their Automotive Service Excellence (ASE ) A6 Electrical and Electronic Systems accreditation. Almost all of our team members, including management and sales staff, share this same training.

Over the years, we have been part of the MERA, ICE, ME, CEA (now CTA), IWFA and MESA professional organizations. We are active in various industry groups and regularly collaborate with other successful retailers to expand our knowledge and service offerings.

Products and Services

While our name tells our clients about our most popular services, we are indeed a one-stop-shop for most automotive accessory, styling and entertainment upgrade solutions. Our showroom is equipped with individual displays that highlight our core offerings.

Our services include:

Car Audio/Speakers
OE Integration
Subwoofers
Power Sports/Motorcycles
Marine Audio
Mobile Video
Window Tinting
Custom Vehicle Graphics
Truck Accessories
Lighting Upgrades
Accent and Accessory Lighting
Interior and Upholstery Upgrades
Aftermarket Wheels
Train Horns

Investment in Facility Equipment

To be able to work efficiently, we have invested a great deal of money in equipment for our store. We have an in-house CNC-controlled laser cutter and a 3D printer and scanning system. Our woodworking area is equipped with a large table saw, multiple router stations, a wide variety of router templates and a complete dust collection system.

Since we began tinting in 2001, we have used computerized cutting to ensure each piece of window film fits your vehicle perfectly. We were one of the first companies in Florida to use computerized cutting. We also have an interactive display that demonstrates the thermal properties of the different films we offer.

Our Brand Partners

While installation and fabrication equipment and skills are paramount to providing our clients with exceptional upgrade solutions, our product partners are equally important. We have chosen brands for their balance of performance, value and reliability. Some of our key partners are Rockford Fosgate, JL Audio, Kenwood, Kicker, Pioneer, Viper, 3M and Rhino Linings.

Industry and Peer Recognition

We have been chosen as one of the Top 50 retailers by Mobile Electronics magazine for 10 years. We have made the Top 12 many times, several of our team members have been on the Top 50 and Top 12 lists for installers, and member of our team was voted as Rookie of the Year by Mobile Electronics magazine in 2016. We also won the coveted Best Store Presentation award in 2015.

Our team and facility were recently featured in an issue of Mobile Electronics magazine with a group photo on the cover. We have received “The Recruiter” award from MESA and were one of the charter (first three) members of the Gold Group as well as the first member from Florida.

Visit Tunes-N-Tint Today!

If you are in Central Florida and looking for the best value and performance in mobile enhancement solutions, we invite you to visit Tunes-N-Tint in Lakeland. Our sales team would be happy to develop a solution that meets your needs. For more information about any of our products or services, give us a call or send an e-mail using our online contact form. We look forward to serving you.

Product Spotlight: JL Audio PS-650-VeX

June 16, 2017 By Staff

At Tunes-N-Tint in Lakeland, our clients like to take their music with them everywhere they go. With the JL Audio PS650-VeX enclosed speakers, we have brought great tunes to our clients’ motorcycles, dune buggies, ATVs, 4-wheelers, side-x-sides and boats – on just about any vehicle with a roll bar to take you just about anywhere you would want to go.

JL Audio PS-650-VeX in Two Colors

JL Audio offers these speakers in two color choices: titanium black for your ATV/UTV and white for marine use, and both look just great. They come standard with very cool blue LED lighting, making them stand out in your installation. They are in a compact polymer enclosure that offers big sound in a smaller pod than many others on the market, making them perfect for a roll bar that is already crowded with other accessories.

Built Tough for the Waves or the Trail

These speakers are made from a durable injection-molded polymer and built tough for the rigors of a rough trail or choppy waves. They have multiple mounting options and are on a secure swivel mount for a lot of flexibility on any vehicle. They are rated to withstand all the mud, dirt, water and dust that you may encounter. Take them anywhere you want to go and in any kind of weather!

How Do They Sound?

These enclosed speakers are designed and built by the audio experts at JL Audio – one of the most respected audio companies on the planet. They feature a poly cone woofer and a smooth, silk dome tweeter for clean, accurate highs. They handle 225 watts of peak power and 60 watts RMS – and sound great with a good amplifier. They have a frequency response of 100 Hz to 25 KHz for a full range of sound (although JL does suggest including one of their subs for the ultimate in sound quality).

Come on by Tunes-N-Tint and let our staff of sales and installation experts show you what we can do to get you great sound with the JL Audio PS650-VeX speakers on your powersports vehicle, or click here for more information.

Tunes-N-Tint is your Powersport Customization Destination

June 5, 2017 By Staff

Tunes-N-Tint in Lakeland is a one-stop-shop for all of your powersport customization solutions. While we are well known for our audio system installations, adding something unique to your golf cart, ATV, side by side, personal watercraft or Slingshot can make it a lot more fun. Here are a few of the fun and out-of-the-ordinary projects we have completed over the past few summers.

High-Efficiency LED Lighting Upgrades

Being able to see, and having others see you, is important when driving at night. We offer LED headlight and light bar upgrades for on- and off-road vehicles. Our LED headlight bulb upgrades offer as much as a 50% improvement in light output over standard incandescent bulbs. Our light bars are ideal for off-road adventures and can provide illumination up to a mile away. LED lighting systems provide incredible light output while minimizing the load on your vehicle’s electrical system.

Vehicle Accent Lighting Sets the Mood

Our accent lighting solutions include LED strips with red, green and blue diodes. A controller will let you choose from thousands of different color combinations to suit your mood or to match the theme of your vehicle. We can install accent lighting under your vehicle, under your seats or under your dash. Motorcycles look great when accented with a little extra lighting. We also offer headlight halo upgrade solutions.

The Perfect Picnic Companion

We have had several clients ask us to install electric coolers on their golf carts. These coolers are powered by the vehicle’s electrical system and can keep sandwiches, snacks and beverages cold on even the hottest summer days. We were recently asked to install a small BBQ grill for a client, so don’t be shy with your requests.

Electronic Accessories Add Convenience and Fun

If you need a way to keep your smartphone charged, let us add a powered USB port to your golf cart or ATV. We can even install one in the storage bin of your personal watercraft or on the fairing of your motorcycle. Last summer a client asked us to install a set of train horns on his golf cart – we knew that was going to be fun!

Music Makes the Summer Sound Better

Tunes-N-Tint is best known for our audio systems installations and upgrades. We can handle anything from a new radio or set of replacement speakers to a full-blown sound system with multiple speakers, amplifiers and subwoofers. Speaker pods from companies like JL Audio make adding music to a side by side or four-wheeler easy. We can even install an audio system on your personal watercraft or golf cart.

We use products that are designed for outdoor applications. These speakers and source units can handle getting wet and won’t chalk, fade, crack or turn yellow even after years of exposure to the sun. Our installers take their time to ensure every electrical connection is secure and protected from the elements. Your system will sound just as good years from now as it does when we complete the installation.

Florida’s Powersport Customization Headquarters

If you have a unique or fun idea and aren’t sure who can help, drop into Tunes-N-Tint in Lakeland and talk with a member of our sales team about your powersport customization request. We would be happy to work on a solution with you. If you can ride it or drive it, we can find a way to make it cooler!

For more information about our products or services, call us at 863-614-1164 or send us an e-mail using our online contact form.

Making Fishing Trips Fun with Marine Audio Upgrades

May 1, 2017 By Staff

Here at Tunes-N-Tint in Lakeland, our experts know how to get you the best sound in your car, truck or boat. You have probably heard some great-sounding ski and pleasure boats out on the water, but did you know we can get you some great marine audio upgrades for your fishing boat as well?

Take Your Entertainment with You

Fishing can be a great way to spend a day off, enjoying being out on the water and trying to land that big one. As exciting as it can be when the fish are biting, there can also be times when there isn’t much going on. Taking some tunes and entertainment with you can make your time on the water more fun. It can be as simple as a tuner and a couple of speakers to enjoy the ballgame while you are out, or a great-sounding system to enjoy your favorite playlist.

Lots of Marine Audio Upgrade Options

You can simply go with Bluetooth directly into an amplifier or invest in a variety of source units that can add AM/FM tuners – and even the ability to receive XM satellite radio for longer excursions offshore. There are gauge-style source units with built-in power, and complete media centers that can be the heart of as complex a system as you would like. We have options from Kicker and JL Audio for any type of a system you could want, built for great sound and reliability in the marine environment.

Speaker Options for Your Fishing Boat

If maximum sound quality is most important to you, then check out the M and MX series from JL Audio. They start with a great-sounding 6.5″ coaxial designed for great sound, easy installation and the ability to stand up to the salt water, humidity and UV rays of the marine environment. You can upgrade to a larger 7.7″ version, and there are even components with separate tweeters and crossover networks for more of an audiophile system. There are a variety of enclosed systems if there is no place to install a speaker, and you can finish your system off with a marine-grade subwoofer. The KM series from Kicker have proven to be popular with our clients with great-sounding marine-grade speakers that add LED lighting to accent the look of your system and provide a variety of colors for backlighting those early morning or late evening fishing excursions.

Marine-grade Amplifiers for the Ultimate System

Many of the source units have a decent amount of built-in power for a pair or two of marine speakers, but if you want to get into multiple speakers, components or subwoofers, then you would want to upgrade to a good-quality marine-grade amplifier. We have amplifiers from both JL Audio and Kicker that are built for the marine environment and will hold up to humidity, heat and salt water. They are quite compact and don’t take up much room. They have a super-efficient design and work well with the limited electrical systems on many boats.

Come on by Tunes-N-Tint and let our experts show you the marine audio upgrades that are available for your pleasure or fishing boat, or click here for more information. You can make your time on the water even more enjoyable with your favorite tunes.

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