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Learn more at resonixsoundsolutions.comGet ready for SVR XV (Steel Valley Regional), taking place July 17-19, 2026, at the WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, West Virginia. SVR is a cornerstone sound quality event known for a competitive field, experienced judging, and a strong focus on craft and community. Many thanks to Larry Chijner for SVR’s support of The SQOLOGY Car Audio Podcast.SQOLOGY exists to document the pursuit of better sound, preserve the culture of sound quality competition, and keep meaningful conversations alive across seasons, regions, and generations.\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":243.8,"endTime":252.7,"type":"company","title":"Alpine","url":"/glossary/alpine","quote":"...this was an Alpine F1 system with the full blown system. And I'm like, wow, okay. 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