In this episode of the SQOLOGY Podcast, Klifton Keplinger and Michael Myers are joined by special guest Mark Bruno. Mark shares his origin story in car audio, his time at Eclipse during its peak years, and the real-world lessons that shaped how he builds and tunes today. The conversation covers competition mindset, “run what you brung” versus last-minute changes, what separates top money-round cars, and why consistency is harder than people think when conditions, judges, and formats vary.

This episode is sponsored by ResoNix Sound Solutions, providing engineered sound treatment designed to reduce noise and resonance and create a stable foundation for serious sound quality systems. Learn more at resonixsoundsolutions.com.

This episode is also supported by SVR XV (Steel Valley Regional 15), taking place July 17-19, 2026 at the WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, West Virginia. Registration for the Top 48 competitor field is currently full. For more information, contact Larry Chijner or Richard Papasin, and follow the Steel Valley Regional Facebook group for updates on organization registration, announcements, and availability.

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