The Grand Finals of the 2026 AEA 12th Car Audio World Championship was successfully held at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an), jointly organized by CIMP and AEA International Auto Tuning Association. As a key concurrent event of the “2026 Greater Bay Area International Automotive Tech and Art Festival” and AutoEcosystems, the competition received strong support from strategic partner German IE, and event sponsor DIBEISI Audio.
The event is one of China’s most influential benchmark events in the car audio tuning sector. The AEA Car Audio World Championship has long been committed to building a professional and open platform for technical competition and industry exchange. This year’s competition continued its tradition of high standards and professionalism, while showcasing the vitality and top-tier craftsmanship of China’s car audio tuning industry through an unprecedented scale of participation and intense on-site competition, promoting the market’s professional and artistic development.
Hundreds of Competition Cars Gathered as Participation Reached a New Record
This competition attracted 100 top-tier modification car audio vehicles from across China. Built by domestic tuning specialists, each vehicle combined technical expertise with aesthetic design, representing the highest level of car audio tuning in China today. Emerging talents and experienced expert competed on the same stage, delivering intense and exciting battles. The event created a lively atmosphere and attracted many car audio enthusiasts who came specifically to observe and exchange insights, making it one of the industry’s premier annual event.
Intense Competition to Crown The Annual Top Car Audio Tuning Masters
The competition was divided into three categories based on tuning investment and system configuration: the RMB 100,000 Category, the RMB 500,000 Category, and the Unlimited Category. After rigorous preliminary selection and a final showdown, the judge conducted a comprehensive evaluation based on frequency response, dynamic performance, tonal balance, and overall sound quality to select the winners in each category. With exquisite craftsmanship and stunning sound performance, the award-winning vehicles received full recognition from both the audience and the judges. The list of winners is as follows:
Unlimited Category Winners
500,000 RMB Category Winners
100,000 RMB Category Winners
The visitors were able to closely view the craftsmanship and installation details of the modified vehicles, while also experiencing the sound performance of audio systems with different tuning styles and market positioning. From entry-level enthusiast setups to ultra high-end systems, the event showcased the diverse approaches and unlimited possibilities of car audio tuning, further strengthening the connection between the competition and car audio enthusiasts.
The AEA 12th Car Audio World Championship Grand Finals 2026 served as a showcase of the achievements made in the car audio tuning sector over the past year, as well as a grand celebration of car audio culture. As China’s car audio market continues to mature, AEA will continue to leverage its platform strengths and industry-leading role to support industry innovation and help more people experience the unique appeal of car audio tuning. Special thanks to strategic partner German IE, event sponsor DIBEISI Audio, and advertising sponsors Ningbo Datong Electronic Cable Co., Ltd. and Huiteng Acoustics - SharkWire for their strong support.
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