CEN

CEN, car audio and technology specialist in Nottingham

CEN presents itself as a British specialist in car audio and security, also active in home, outdoor and photography technology. The company runs an online shop from the cen.uk domain and offers free delivery in mainland UK, as well as an installation service in Nottingham. Its catalogue is organised into four main areas: Car, Home, Outdoor and Photography, complemented by a specific Dash Cams section.

Car audio and electronics

The car area covers amplifiers and digital sound processors (DSP), speakers and subwoofers, radios and infotainment systems, reversing cameras and all wiring and installation accessories. Featured products include mono, 2, 4, 5 and multi-channel amplifiers, digital sound processors, tweeters, coaxial and component speakers, mid-range speakers and woofers, subwoofers and their enclosures, as well as vehicle-specific solutions. The radios section includes units with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Single Din and Double Din formats, retro radios and reversing cameras. The installation and wiring section covers installation kits, interfaces and adaptors, power distribution, RCA and wiring cables, USB cables, line drivers/converters, bass remote/controllers, aerials and antennas, speaker grilles, pods and collars, soundproofing and Bluetooth receivers. Vehicle security is also offered.

Home audio and high resolution

In the home sphere, CEN sells bookshelf, floorstanding and active speakers, home cinema systems, DACs and streamers, hi-res players, CD players and transports, headphones and accessories, as well as audio interconnects, subwoofer cables, HDMI and streaming cables, and cartridges and styli. Brands in this section include Anker, DJI, Shanling, Bluetti, Goldring, QED and Q Acoustics.

Portable power, outdoor and photography

The Outdoor division includes portable power stations, power bundles, solar panels, expansion batteries, power accessories, powered coolers, home backup and off-grid living solutions. It also covers smart watches, item trackers, hi-res players, headphones, marine audio (amplifiers, stereos, speakers, subwoofers, tower speakers and accessories), vehicle tech (jump starters, battery chargers, tyre inflators and tools, lithium batteries and NOCO accessories) and caravan and motorhome tech. Brands mentioned in this area are Anker, Amazfit and NOCO. The photography section covers cameras, drone cameras, action and 360 cameras, gimbal cameras, filters (CP, mist, VND and ND), base plates and systems, LiteChaser accessories, camera straps, mounts and tripods, memory cards, slings and bags and their accessories, with brands such as DJI, PolarPro, Peak Design, Moment and Lexar.

Dash Cams

The dash cam catalogue is organised by number of channels (1, 2, 3 and 4 channels) and by resolution and features (4K, 2K, 1080p, cloud connected and with Sony Starvis sensor). Accessories include battery packs, CPL filters, hardwire kits and cables, mounts and sticky pads and microSD cards. Brands in this category include Viofo, BlackVue, FineVu, Nextbase and Thinkware. The company also offers a dash cam installation service, with the option of parking mode by installing a kit.

Services and installation

CEN provides installation services, radio repairs, audio upgrades, vehicle security and dash cam installation. Installation is carried out in Nottingham and the website includes a gallery of recent installations. It also has a Vehicle Fit Finder and a blog with news, guides and technology tips. The company presents itself as a leading UK specialist in car audio and security, with more than a decade of activity and free delivery in mainland UK.

Location and contact

Phone: 0115 924 0666 · Email: sales@cen.uk