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What happens when you reconnect with a car audio legend after nearly 30 years? Pure audio magic! Dan Herrington, former co-owner of Car Tunes II and IASCA World Finals champion, takes us on an unforgettable journey through the golden era of car audio competition and beyond.

Starting with his early days at San Diego Auto Sound in the early 1980s, Dan shares how his obsession with overcoming the physics of car audio led him to create some of the most innovative sound systems of the era. The centerpiece of our conversation is Ray Brodeur's legendary 1993 Honda Accord—a vehicle Dan spent two years perfecting with groundbreaking techniques like flat copper ground conductors, motorized subwoofers, and custom-machined adjustable tweeters. This wasn't just any competition vehicle; it was a masterclass in sound engineering that defeated international competitors to win the IASCA World Finals.

But Dan's story doesn't end with car audio. The same principles that made him a champion competitor inspired his next venture: Proclaim Speakers, revolutionary spherical home speakers filled with sand that earned rave reviews at prestigious audio shows like CES and Stereophile. With the same attention to phase, balance, and placement that defined his car audio work, Dan created $26,000 speakers that audiophiles couldn't resist—until the 2008 financial crisis brought his manufacturing dreams to an abrupt halt.

Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just discovering the world of sound quality, Dan's insights remain as valuable today as they were decades ago. Listen now and discover why physics is physics, why simplicity often trumps complexity, and why the pursuit of perfect sound never truly ends. Ready to be inspired by a true audio pioneer? This episode is your front-row seat to excellence.

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