JBL Car Audio PH holds first-ever Tunefest

In-car audio enthusiasts and installers showcased their set-ups at the JBL Car Audio Philippines’ first-ever Tunefest.

Held at the rooftop parking of O-Square 2 in Greenhills Mall, San Juan City last November 11, the event — inspired by the glory days of weekend and late-night meets — served as a nostalgic affair for gearheads and audiophiles.

The event’s main program is the JBL Car Audio Competition, wherein a total of 15 participants contended under three main categories namely Stadium (premium JBL line), Open Stage (all JBL product lines), as well as Sound and Style (special category for the Club and ClubSQ range).

In addition, JBL Car Audio Philippines gave special awards at the program: People’s Choice Awards, Mayor’s Choice Awards, and Special Style Awards.

Below are the official winners in the competition:

Stadium Category

• Champion: Mickey’s Autosound 
• First runner-up: MSO Audio 
• Second runner-up: SimpleSound 

Open Stage Category

• Champion: Natune Car Audio 
• First runner-up: David’s Street Sound 
• Second runner-up: Team Car Center 

Sound and Style Category

• Champion: JC Car Audio 
• First runner-up: Team Car Center 
• Second runner-up: David’s Street Sound 

Mayor’s Choice Awards

• Stadium: SimpleSound 
• Open Stage: Audio Essential 
• Sound and Style: JC Car Audio 

People’s Choice Awards

• Stadium: SimpleSound 
• Open Stage: ZT Car Accessories 
• Sound and Style: Audio Essential

The entries fielded were judged on-site by judges who were trained under the European Mobile Music Association: Adison De Ocampo, Bong Matias, Dong Matias, Arvin Ramos, Martin De Costa, and Peter Gaw.

On the other hand, Style awards were selected and judged by Bryan Revilla of Manila Street Chronicles (MSC), Jonathan Chio of Bumper2Bumper Car Show, and Kevin Carlos of Stance Pilipinas/Manila Fitted. 

Group, communities, and personalities also graced the JBL Car Audio Tunefest such as Grupo Toyota, Miata Club Of The Philippines, Nissan Kicks E-Power Club, FJ Cruiser Club Of The Philippines, Porsche vehicle owners, Buzzhype Motorsport, BanaweBoy, EverSince Street Club, among others.

It also received support from some of the biggest automotive marques in the country — BMW, BYD, Changan, Chery, Ford, GAC, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, and Subaru — which gave event goers the chance to check out their respective displays.

In addition, attendees also saw the country's first JBL Arena set-up outfitted into the Toyota GR Yaris of Franz Gaw. MSC also presented its Porsche Cayenne off-road build that is slapped with a full JBL ClubSQ system and Basspro Go portable subwoofer.

Sonax also offered exclusive event trial promotion of its new Ceramic Series product line.

Photos from JBL Car Audio Philippines

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