Rapid Radio - Car Audio & Radar Detectors

04/05/2026

Full Helix Audio upgrade into this Ferrari 812sf

Featuring the new Helix V-Eight Ultimate DSP Amplifier
Helix Amplify 201X to drive the Subwoofer
Helix Pure, i5 and i7 series Speakers in the cabin
Helix 10" Subwoofer in a custom fabricated enclosure

Epic sound quality to match this Supercars performance 👌

01/02/2026

Probably an accident. Perhaps a house being transported wouldn't fit...?

22/01/2026

The Genevo Max NZ radar detector vs the NZTA Halo mobile "safety" camera trailer. Captured on Auckland's motorway near Greenhithe, this test firmware is giving 650 metres of warning. This Genevo Max is loaded with test firmware, one of many versions we've trialled since the cameras first rolled out in July 2025. Getting the cameras was only part of the hard work that went into this - reducing the false alerts to near-zero is equally important.

Firmware will be released before the end of January, 2026.

21/01/2026

Latest Helix C Four Amplifier just dropped, incredible specs with made in Germany quality and reliability in one awesome package...
Award winning Class AB rated at 4x150Wrms @ 4Ohms, 220Wrms x4 @ 2Ohms, 440Wrms x2 @ 4Ohms bridged.
Frequency response 15Hz to 80,000Hz
Signal to noise ratio 112dB
THD < 0.007 %

11/12/2025

The giant DMX-7212xds from Kenwood.

06/12/2025

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In only a few months after its market launch, our HELIX V EIGHT DSP ULTIMATE received two major industry accolades: At first, it was honoured with the EISA Award in August. And now, it’s named PRODUCT OF THE YEAR 2026 in the DSP-AMPLIFIER Category. The latest, „ultimate“ version of our reknowned V EIGHT DSP impressed the Car & HiFi jury with its next-generation DSP amplifier architecture, advanced signal-processing features and innovations such as the bidirectional Audio Interface „USB PerfectStream“, setting a strong benchmark for the next HELIX era.

More information:
https://www.audiotec-fischer.de/en/helix/amplifiers/next/v-eight-dsp-ultimate

30/11/2025

WIN A UNIDEN R8NZ RADAR DETECTOR.

Report the Mobile Safety Camera’s locations in Auckland, Monday through Wednesday. (1st, 2nd & 3rd of December)

Mobile Safety Cameras are the NZTA SUVs and trailers.

BluLink will be hosting the Uniden engineers in Auckland next week testing the new mobile safety cameras.

Simply report the location on the day. Any reported locations that can be found and used for testing will go into the prize draw for one Uniden R8NZ shipped the following week to the lucky winner.

Send accurate Auckland locations to [email protected] including your name and contact details.

PLEASE NOTE: The competition and prize is run by BluLink, NOT Rapid Radio. We're not testing this time.

05/11/2025

Half a dozen new speed camera locations for New Zealand (sorry, safety cameras, of course). These locations include some amazing scenic tourist areas in the lower South Island, too.

The first set of point to point cameras are expected to start enforcing speeds from December 1 on Matakana Rd in Warkworth.

30/10/2025

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That the HELIX V EIGHT DSP ULTIMATE has been honored with the EISA Award in the "In-Car DSP Amplifier" category right at the beginning of its market presence is a milestone achievement. As the completely re-engineered, „ultimate“ successor to our highly acclaimed HELIX V EIGHT DSP, it takes the concept of an all-in-one multi-channel amplifier to a new level. Every detail – from the powerful 8-channel output stage and the integrated 14-channel DSP to its expanded connectivity and refined signal processing – has been meticulously designed to deliver exceptional performance and outstanding sound quality. The result is not merely an evolution, but a statement of ambition and a commitment to redefining what multi-channel DSP amplifiers can achieve.

More information:
https://www.audiotec-fischer.de/en/helix/amplifiers/next/v-eight-dsp-ultimate

14/10/2025

Final test phase of the Genevo Max NZ on mobile "safety" cameras.

If you see a RAV4, Xtrail, or trailer speed cameras today (Wednesday), let us know! Anywhere in Auckland.