Research-fueled acoustic enhancements, smaller footprints and a more streamlined aesthetic highlight updates made to Paradigm’s popular speaker series.

Toronto, Ontario – August 16, 2011 – Paradigm proudly announces Monitor Series 7 loudspeakers for music and home theater — a complete redesign of the lineup, technologically and aesthetically. While faithfully preserving the natural acoustic signature of Monitor Series speakers, this generation offers critical sonic refinements through the introduction of Paradigm Reference design and technology in spades. A cleaner, more linear aesthetic rounds out the new package.

Paul Wojciechowski, Manager of Product Development says: “The goal for Monitor Series 7 was to further improve acoustic integrity while presenting a more streamlined aesthetic within a (slightly) smaller footprint, particularly on the floor standing speakers and center channels. “7” is a direct response to today’s consumers’ desire for a good size without sacrificing good sound.” In a nutshell says Paul, “We wanted the highest possible performance in the smallest physical envelope while maintaining the important Paradigm affordability difference.”

Monitor Series 7 design highlights:  

• NEW! Self-aligning magnetic grille design. Honeycomb interior corner architecture ensures a more spacious and transparent sound since the new architecture prevents sound capture in grille corners … acoustic integrity remains in tact whether speakers are played with grilles on or grilles off.
• NEW! Complete baffle redesign:

• ¾˝ MDF baffles across the board for further increased solidity and cabinet resonance reduction; A cleaner, fastener-free front-panel aesthetic; Magnetic baffle design makes it easier to remove should servicing ever be necessary; Baffle has been FEA-optimized to remove resonances and vibrations and critically tuned to the rest of the cabinet.
• NEW! Elegant plinth (base) provides stability for the narrower floor standing footprints and a stylistically cleaner, less intrusive alternative to outrigger feet.
• NEW! 20% overall reduction in model footprints – floor standers and center channels.
• NEW! Monitor 7 is a new size and a 3-driver model (vs. 4 drivers in previous iterations) covering the spectrum through a tweeter, mid/bass and bass driver with audible improvements in sensitivity and extension.
• NEW! Monitor 11 is now the size of the original Monitor 9 v.6 but a 5-driver model (vs. 4 drivers in previous iterations) covering the spectrum through a tweeter, dedicated midrange driver and three bass drivers with audible improvements in sensitivity and extension
• NEW! Two new center channels have been introduced to replace the original CC-190, CC-290 and
  CC-390 – the new centers are known as Center 1 and Center 2 and both acknowledge acoustic refinements over earlier center channels including decreased footprints to better fit today’s a/v furniture sizes.
• NEW! Monitor Surround 1 has replaced the ADP’s of the previous Monitor Series and Surround 2 featuring revised design and technology in keeping with the way sound is being mastered and mixed in today’s recording studios.

Trickle-Down Technology from Paradigm’s Reference lineups includes:

• 1˝ S-PAL satin-anodized pure-aluminum dome tweeter (vs. titanium in earlier versions):
  • Waveguide design offers improved high-frequency dispersion
  • Mesh guard offers added protection for the dome tweeter
• S-PAL^™satin-anodized pure-aluminum cones (vs. injection-molded co-polymer in earlier versions):
  • New lightweight foam-rubber surround geometry (from Studio Series) with exceptional damping   properties and much higher excursion capability
  • New high-temperature voice coils (aluminum or copper) wound on Kapton^® formers
  • Large ferrite magnets; super neodymium magnets in Monitor 11 dedicated midrange driver
• Carbon-infused co-polymer polypropylene bass cones with motor structures tweaked as per bass/mid drivers
• Greater sensitivity and deeper bass extension on floor standing models and center channels

Paradigm’s Director of Marketing, Mark Aling is most enthusiastic about this new lineup of value priced high-performance Paradigm speakers: “Monitor Series 7 goes further in terms of aesthetics, technology and design than almost any speaker series update we’ve done in our history. Our track record of producing high-value high-performance speakers is reinforced yet again with the launch of this fabulous new Monitor generation. For those who want real, concrete, audible value for their audio dollars, it won’t get better than this affordable new generation.”

Monitor Series 7 is available in Black Ash and a new Heritage Cherry finish. Surrounds are in Black. Model lineup and estimated US FMV pricing for the series is as follows:

Atom Monitor:        $199
Mini Monitor:          $279
Monitor 7:               $449
Monitor 9:               $599
Monitor 11:             $799
Center 1:                  $379
Center 3:                 $599
Surround 1:            $279
Surround 3             $399

For more information on Paradigm, please visit www.paradigm.com.

About Paradigm

Innovative design, advanced materials, in-house manufacturing, and state-of-the-art engineering have made Paradigm an international leader in speaker design. With more than 250 industry awards for audio excellence and numerous rave reviews from around the world, Paradigm is committed to being at the leading edge of speaker technology and consistently achieving the ultimate in sound for music and home theater. 

The ElectroMotion^™ C2 and FX2 introduce Compact Folded Motion technology to  center and surround channels, giving electrostatic speaker loyalists the opportunity to go 5.1 and beyond.

Lawrence, KS – August 2011 – MartinLogan, The Great American Speaker Company, is proud to announce the availability of two new ElectroMotion^™ home theater speakers, the ElectroMotion C2 center channel and the ElectroMotion FX2 surround. Electrostatic and compact Folded Motion^™ thin film transducer technologies appear for the first time in non-floor standing speakers with the C2 and FX2. Sonically matched with the ElectroMotion ESL speaker, the combination provides an articulate and powerful electrostatic surround sound experience.

To provide a superlative soundstage, the EM-C2 center channel and EM-FX2 wide-dispersion surround channel speakers feature the next evolution of Folded Motion technology. MartinLogan’s larger, low distortion Folded Motion™ XT tweeter boasts a radiating surface 40% larger than those found in their award-winning Motion^® Series products. Add in a Dynamo 1000 subwoofer or two, and MartinLogan ElectroMotion sound can be enjoyed in a 5.1, 7.2 or any other speaker array.

ElectroMotion C2
Priced at $799.95 (US), the EM-C2 center channel provides a detailed, articulate, and authoritative center channel audio presence. Sized similar to a traditional audio/video receiver the EM-C2 is designed to fit discretely within any standard audio-video cabinet. The EM-C2’s balanced dual 5.25-inch high-excursion, doped fiber-cone woofers are seamlessly blended with the Folded Motion XT tweeter by a high-precision, advanced topology audiophile-grade crossover network. The EM-C2 is rated at 94dB.

ElectroMotion FX2
Priced at $649.95 each (US), the EM-FX2 surround speakers feature dual Folded Motion XT tweeters in a wide-dispersion array ideally suited for surround channel applications. A single 6.5-inch doped fiber-cone woofer provides powerful low-frequency extension. Available in either black or white, the EM-FX2 is designed to corner mount, wall mount or angle-wall mount for versatile surround sound placement in any room.

The ElectroMotion Series also features convenient push-style speaker terminals, adapted from MartinLogan’s award-winning Motion Series, with curved inserts that help guide speaker wire effortlessly into place. The terminal’s rubber end caps are removable to accommodate banana plugs.

The ElectroMotion C2 and FX2 are available now at high-performance audio retailers worldwide.

For more information about ElectroMotion Series products, please visit www.martinlogan.com/electromotion.

Since 1983, MartinLogan has handcrafted high performance electrostatic speakers. Their award-winning designs, advanced technologies, and outstanding customer service have long made MartinLogan’s amazingly detailed speakers a must have for home theater and music lovers around the world. Located in Lawrence, Kansas, MartinLogan’s dedicated in-house design and engineering team carefully creates each speaker to provide unparalleled sound reproduction along with industry leading aesthetics.

– High Performance Models Are Visually Reminiscent of Traditional Speaker Designs, with Legendary Boston Audio Engineering for Unparalleled Sound –

August 8, 2011 — Boston Acoustics®, Inc., world-renowned manufacturer of high performance loudspeakers, today announced the introduction of its Classic Series II Speakers, delivering the very best in classic loudspeaker design along with the ultimate combination of value, performance and style. The new Classic Series II Speakers available in Black Walnut finish, provide discerning listeners an excellent foundation for enjoying either a multi-channel home theater system or a stereo-only music system.

New Boston Acoustics Classic Series II models include: the CS 260 II 6-1/2” 2-Way Floorstanding Loudspeaker (SRP: $199.99), CS 225C II 2-Way Dual 5-1/4” Center Channel (SRP: $199.99), CS 26 II 2-Way 6-1/2” Bookshelf (SRP: $149.99), CS23 II 2-Way 3-1/2” Compact Bookshelf (SRP: $99.99), and CS Sub10 II 100-watt 10″ Down-Firing DCD Subwoofer (SRP: $299.99). In addition, Boston Acoustics is offering a complete CS 2300 II 5-channel surround sound system (SRP: $579.99), consisting of four CS 23 II Bookshelf speakers and a CS 223 II Center Channel.

Phil Cohn, Senior Vice President, for Boston Acoustics, noted: “Boston Acoustics has a strong rich history in the traditional “box‟ speaker business, and our new Classic II Speakers will continue to offer consumers a great-sounding, entry-level solution. Based on the success of the original Classic speakers, the new Classic cabinets have a refined industrial design that will satisfy modern tastes for impeccable audio performance, as well as the desire for classic styling. Our new Classic Series II speakers are without question one of today‟s best performance-value propositions.”

Multi-Channel Home Theater or Stereo-Only Music Systems
For over 3 decades Boston Acoustics‟ unwavering commitment to deliver superior and innovative audio solutions of exceptional value lives on. Like all Boston Acoustics products, the new CS models are packed with Smart features that allow consumers to experience pure, rich sound reproduction of all their music and movie soundtracks. Smart features include:

• Kortec® Soft Dome Tweeters for crystalline high-frequency sound. Kortec is a polyester woven dome with a special stiffening agent creates a tweeter with the high frequency extension typically associated with metal dome tweeters, but without the harshness that is a property common to most metal domes.
• Advanced graphite-injected woofers featuring Deep Channel® Design (DCD) for more bass from less amplifier power. DCD drivers make the most of the available amplifier power by using a deeply grooved pole plate that enables the voice coil to travel farther, for greater output without bottoming.
• Acoustically tuned ports, adding to the deep rich bass frequency response.
• 5-way gold-plated binding posts for hookup flexibility and to ensure purity of signal transfer in all speaker connections.
• MagnaGuard® magnetic shielding to prevent video interference.

About Boston Acoustics
Founded over 30 years ago, Boston Acoustics is a world-renowned leader in high-performance loudspeakers, tabletop products, and advanced car audio systems. The company‟s “Play Smart®” approach is reflected in its product design, which allows customers to enjoy high-performance audio while expressing their personal style and tastes. For more information on the company‟s full range of advanced products, please visit BostonAcoustics.com.

About D&M Holdings Inc.
D&M Holdings Inc. is a global operating company providing worldwide management and distribution platforms for premium consumer, automotive, commercial and professional audio and video businesses including Denon®, Marantz®, McIntosh® Laboratory, Boston Acoustics®, Snell Acoustics, Escient, Calrec Audio, Denon DJ, Allen & Heath, D&M Professional and D&M Premium Sound Solutions. Our technologies improve the quality of any audio and visual experience. All product and brand names with a trademark symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of D&M Holdings, Inc. or its subsidiaries. For more information visit www.dm-holdings.com.

DISCLAIMER
Statements in this news release that are not statements of historical fact may include forward looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of the company. We wish to caution you that such statements are just predictions and that actual events or results may differ materially. Forward looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties surrounding competitive and industry conditions, market acceptance for the company’s products, ability to meet targeted product release dates, risks of litigation, technological changes, developing industry standards and other factors related to the company’s businesses. The Company reserves all of its rights.

At CEDIA EXPO booth 3765, KanexPro is launching a brand new, ultra-fast 4×1 HDMI Switcher (HDHEACSW4) with support for Ethernet and Audio Return Channel (HEAC). Engineered with InstaPort ™ Technology, SI’s & consumers will no longer experience a four to seven second delay – and a long black screen – when switching between source devices connected to their projectors or HDTVs. The technology enables immediate access to content by reducing HDMI port switching time and perform the HDCP authorization routine immediately upon connecting the device.

As an added feature, this switcher provides ARC- Audio Return Channel, which allow televisions with built-in tuners to transmit audio from the TV to an A/V receiver. Perfect for old and existing A/V receivers that does not support ARC. HDTV resolutions up to 1080p/60 with 12-bit Color depth and PC resolutions up to 1920×1200 are maintained together with stereo or multi-channel digital audio. Ideal for system integrators and installers who are looking to implement fast, reliable HDCP switching with HEC-HDMI Ethernet Channel & ARC – Audio Return Channel. The feature sets of this product match the needs of corporate and pro-home entertainment projects. Whether designing a series of audio-visual systems in a corporate boardroom or creating the most installer-friendly home-theater environment.

For more information, please visit us at www.kanexpro.com Booth 3765

About KanexPro™
Leveraging our core strength in professional A/V products, KanexPro carries a complete selection of A/V connectivity needs. When planning digital installations you will find that we carry a broad line of A/V connectivity products enabling you to broadcast, extend, split, or multiply HD signal transmissions; simply and cost-effectively.

KanexPro is a registered trademark. All other trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

The USB Theater Sound Xperience adapter with DTS technology provides a complete audio-processing package for simulating surround sound with stereo headphones or speakers.

Foothill Ranch, Calif. – July 6, 2011 – IOGEAR, a leader in convergence through connectivity products, announces the USB Theater Sound Xperience (GUADT51), the first USB audio adapter with DTS^® Surround Sensation | Headphone^™ technology. Connecting directly to a computer’s USB 2.0 port, the IOGEAR USB Theater Sound Xperience simulates a surround sound experience on stereo headphones or speakers.

Utilizing a transparent vacuum tube-style design — a classic look for audio enthusiasts — the USB Theater Sound Xperience takes two-channel (stereo) audio and processes it with DTS Surround Sensation | Headphone technology to give the effect of sounds occurring outside the boundaries of two channels. Audio cues such as special frequencies, volume intensity and time delay help create the USB Theater Sound Xperience.

Audio that is already encoded in 5.1-channels gains more life with the LFE (low frequency effect) mixing, which enables low frequencies to be mixed with front channels for superior performance. The result is a three-dimensional wall of DTS virtual surround sound that exceeds the limitations of just two channels.

Three proprietary DTS Surround Sensation technologies are present in the IOGEAR USB Theater Sound Xperience:

• Voice Clarification Technology: Enhances the signal clarity to improve the audio quality of dialog derived from Blu-ray Disc™ or standard DVD
• Bass Enhancement Technology: Restores the perception of fundamental low-frequency tones by dynamically augmenting harmonics, yielding improved bass performance without the additional hardware costs of adding a subwoofer
• Soundstage Expansion Technology: Broadens the soundstage and creates a phantom center channel for improved clarity and audio crispness

The USB Theater Sound Xperience offers music and movie modes that optimize the listening experience for music or dialogue and sound effects driven content. Two 3.5mm jacks are provided for stereo microphone-in and stereo headphone-out connection.

“Consumers who use their computers for watching DVDs and listening to music can provide a significant boost to audio performance with the IOGEAR USB Theater Sound Xperience,” said Bill Nguyen, senior marketing manager for IOGEAR. “Sometimes having five speakers or $500 headphones is not practical, so we created a surround sound alternative.”

Brian Towne, executive vice president and chief operating officer, DTS, Inc., added, “Simply put, sound matters to consumers who are enjoying content across many devices, especially their computers. With the recent availability of IOGEAR’s USB audio adapter, consumers will finally experience the immersive and spacious sound that they’ve always wanted from their PC devices.”

The USB Theater Sound Xperience retails for $39.95 US MSRP and is available from Shop.IOGEAR.com, Amazon.com and other online retailers now.

Chula Vista, CA (June 10, 2011) – Wait till the music lovers hear this. Soundcast Systems, developer of high performance wireless audio systems and products, announces its new OutCast 3.4 multi-room, multi-source wireless speaker system with subwoofer just in time for summertime home and outdoor entertaining. Your music affordably enjoyed wherever you are—with no wires!

Wireless is in. Affordable is in. Portable is in. iPod/iPhone access and control is in. So Outcast 3.4 is in! The new system is destined to be the most utilized speaker you’ll ever own, and Soundcast is happy to shout its hefty claim.
OutCast 3.4’s technology lets you easily access and enjoy up to 3-sources of your favorite music in up to 4 separate areas of your home or business. Heck yes, listen both in and outdoors!

The OutCast 3.4 has a powerful wireless broadcast range of up to 300-feet. Clear, precise transmissions easily travel through walls, doors, floors, ceilings and roofs. You enjoy rich, multi-directional, uninterrupted sound anywhere and anytime.

Additional features include:
• Tri-amplified, high-definition audio reproduction w/DSP
• Long-range, interference-free wireless technology
• Internal battery provides 10-to-20 hours of wireless music (+/- power level)
• Easy to use backlit top panel keypad for control

You set the stage and command performance with the built-in smart control system. In addition to allowing 3-source music selection and control for your iPod/iPhone/MP3/PC or Mac personal music library, take advantage of Pandora, Rhapsody, iTunes, Radio, HD Radio, Cable Music and even legacy audio sources for the receivers’ zone 2 output. Like magic, music you choose is sent to each Soundcast 3.4-equipped listening area (zone).

Mal Hollombe, president of Soundcast Systems, said, “We’ve tested the product, and the verdict on Outcast 3.4 is in—it’s a winner. Outcast 3.4 wireless is the smart way to go. It’s an affordable, perfect solution for music everywhere without wires. And, once the customer has experienced the sound performance, it will be a deal-closer.”

Visit Soundcast Systems website to view the complete line-up of multi-room, multi-source 3.4 wireless products at www.soundcastsystems.com.

ABOUT SOUNDCAST SYSTEMS
Located in Chula Vista, California, Soundcast is a market innovator and leader in wireless audio systems for consumer residential and commercial development applications. Soundcast uses the renowned high-tech frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) bulletproof technology that continually searches for open channels and connects instantly to avoid interference from other products. Soundcast wireless products perfectly deliver a far-reaching (up to a 350-foot range) of pure, clean and crisp audio transmission through walls, doors, floors, ceilings and even outdoors. With Soundcast Systems, don’t’ let the party stop where the wires end.

For additional information about Soundcast and its innovative products, please visit www.soundcastsystems.com or contact: 1 (619) 591-0126

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Velodyne, the world’s leading manufacturer of powered subwoofers, has bolstered the distribution network for its Chrysalis line of subwoofers through several recent distribution partnerships throughout North America.

Among the new distributors for Velodyne’s Chrysalis brand include Allnet Distributing (Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Kentucky), Big Dog Distributing (Atlanta, Ga. and Nashville, Tenn.), Bursma Electronic Distributing (Michigan, Ohio and Western Pennsylvania), Cardinal Sales (New York City) and Pacific Cabling Solutions (British Columbia, Canada).

“All great professional installers know that no home entertainment system is complete without a great subwoofer,” said Bruce Hall, president of Velodyne Acoustics. “With our recent distribution partnerships, installation professionals now have greater access to our Chrysalis brand of products, providing them even more opportunities to provide their customers with the best combination of price and performance in subwoofer technology.”

Chrysalis subwoofers are driven by Velodyne’s 28 years of technology advancements, delivering a powerful home theater experience. Available in a wide array of sizes, styles and price points, each subwoofer provides excellent bass performance for movies and music.

Chrysalis’ Starfire Series, available in 6.5” (with an 8” passive), 10” and 12” models, produces deep, accurate bass that gives a dynamic lifelike quality to any home entertainment setting. The Chrysalis Photon Series delivers powerful bass in the form of a small subwoofer. These tiny, yet accurate subwoofers include 8” and 10” models. The remote controlled BassMatrix Series subwoofers allow users to customize their listening experience by selecting digital presets. The InstallAdvantage Series offers an affordable, easy-to-install in-wall subwoofer with matching amplifier.  The IA Series includes one-touch, auto-EQ room bass correction along with a remote control with four bass presets for music, movies and games.

For more information on Chrysalis by Velodyne, visit http://www.chrysalisacoustics.com.

About Velodyne

Velodyne Acoustics, Inc., founded in 1983, is universally recognized as the leading manufacturer of high-performance, low distortion powered subwoofers at all price levels. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, the company’s technically innovative audio products are available through a select group of authorized dealers, custom installers, and distributors worldwide. For more information visit www.velodyne.com.

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Descended from the acclaimed CLX^™ loudspeaker, Theos features advanced XStat^™ electrostatic technology along with greater bass performance, more visual transparency and flexible set-up options.

Lawrence, KS – May 23, 2011 – MartinLogan, The Great American Speaker Company, announces it is now shipping Theos; the most affordable hand-built electrostatic speaker with real wood finishes and custom bi-wire capable binding posts. Theos features a passive 8-inch high excursion woofer and an ultra-low turbulence down-firing bass port providing detailed bass down to 43Hz. New hand-rubbed, real wood finishes and flexible set-up options also enhance the Theos appeal.

The 9.2-inch wide by 44-inch tall XStat electrostatic transducer (speaker panel) on the Theos required careful mechanical engineering to achieve MartinLogan’s distinct 30-degree controlled dispersion pattern. To accomplish this, MartinLogan engineers reduced the gauge thickness of Theos’s steel stators, which not only achieves the desired arc, but also drastically increases the visual transparency of the panel.

Borrowing from the name of MartinLogan’s Chief Audio Technologist, Joe Vojtko, the Theos uses Advanced Vojtko^™ Filtering. This proprietary audiophile quality network is hand-built using precision point-to-point wiring, polypropylene capacitors, massive air-core coils, and a custom wound toroidal audio transformer.

Theos also features a fully passive woofer in a bass reflex design and custom bi-wire capable binding posts giving audio enthusiasts the highest level of flexibility in amplifier selection and connectivity—from single wired solid state systems to vertical or horizontal bi-amplified tube installations. For ease of installation, Theos also features a low-voltage DC power supply that eliminates the need for a traditional, heavy IEC power cord.

Theos’ state-of-the-art features include:

• CLS^™ XStat^™ electrostatic transducer

• Ultra rigid AirFrame^™

• Fully passive design

• 8-inch aluminum cone woofer in a bass reflex design

• Precision built Vojtko^™ crossover network boasting advanced ML topology

• Custom bi-wire toolless binding posts

• Custom ETC^™ spikes

• Real wood finish options

Initial shipments of Theos will be offered in three hand-rubbed real-wood finishes including black ash, dark cherry, and zebrawood. Custom finishes are also available through authorized dealers.

US retail price is $4,995 per pair for standard finishes.

For more information, please visit www.martinlogan.com/theos. MartinLogan is also active in social media and can be found on Twitter, Flickr, Facebook and Youtube.

About MartinLogan, Ltd.

MartinLogan, one of the most respected names in audio, is located in Lawrence, Kansas. The speaker systems, incorporating MartinLogan’s patented CLS (Curvilinear Line Source) XStat high-resolution electrostatic technology and Folded Motion transducers, range in price from $199.95 each to over $30,000 a pair (U.S. Retail). The subwoofer systems range in price from $495 to $3,495 (U.S. Retail).

KEF, the renowned manufacturer of innovative, reference-quality loudspeakers, will have several products, including the KEF T Series and Universal Wireless System, prominently featured in an upcoming episode of DIY Network’s popular show, Man Caves.

Hosted by licensed contractor Jason Cameron and former NFL great and current Fox Network NFL analyst Tony “The Goose” Siragusa, each episode of Man Caves features a complete transformation of an ordinary living space into the ultimate, one-of-a-kind “refuge” from every-day life for one lucky man. During the show, Cameron and Siragusa offer viewers’ tips and ideas on how to create a similar entertainment setting for themselves with do-it-yourself instructions for all homeowners.

In episode No. 704, DIY’s Man Caves crew creates a personal “hip hop paradise” out of an unfinished area of a home for a busy father who works as a DJ and helps produce music for hip hop artists in his spare time. To give the homeowner the best in sound, performance and style, Man Cave turned to KEF for the latest in loudspeaker technologies. KEF contributed an array of products, including T301 ultra-thin flat panel loudspeakers, a T2 subwoofer, a KHT3005SE home theater system, and a KEF Universal Wireless System.

“We were thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute to this project,” said Alec Chanin, president of KEF America. “KEF products are designed to deliver the ultimate listening experience, but at the same time, our products deliver that certain ‘cool’ factor that is perfect for any ‘man cave’.”

Episode No. 704 of Man Caves will air Friday, May 20^th at 8 p.m. with an encore showing on Saturday, May 21^st at 3 a.m.

For more information on KEF and the products seen on DIY Network’s Man Caves, visit http://www.kef.com/us

About KEF

KEF, a division of GP Acoustics, is a UK-based company that has earned a reputation as the premier manufacturer of stunning, audiophile-quality speakers for modern home theater, hi-fi and custom installation applications. KEF products, distributed around the world, have won awards on both sides of the Atlantic. KEF is a brand name long associated with style, quality and technical innovation. Founded in 1961 by a British electrical engineer named Raymond Cooke on the banks of the River Medway, KEF is driven by a passionate belief in the power of innovation and quality. Still occupying the same riverbank site, KEF remains passionate about its patented, proven technologies such as Uni-Q^® and ACE^®. These characteristics, traditions and, above all, quality, secure KEF’s reputation as a world class manufacturer of the best speakers in the world.

About KEF America, Inc.

KEF America, a division of KEF Audio, offers loyal North American audiophiles a line of innovative speakers and components unmatched in the industry for quality and innovation. Headquartered in Marlboro, New Jersey, KEF America shares the same guiding principles as its British counterpart: ground-breaking design, exceptional sound and an unshakeable commitment to excellence. For additional information about KEF and its award-winning products and unique technology, please visit www.kef.com.

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The Great American Speaker Company is giving away three pairs of the new ElectroMotion ESL speakers as part of a contest called, “Ask Professor Vojtko.”

Lawrence, KS – April 12, 2011 – In an effort to promote better understanding of audio technology and set-up, MartinLogan is running a contest from April 1 to May 30 encouraging people to submit questions to Chief Audio Technologist Joe Vojtko who will provide answers in a video response. Questions will be voted on and the top three question askers will earn a pair of ElectroMotion ESL speakers.

The word “Votjko” is more than just the last name of an audio genius. “Professor” Joe Vojtko has actually been a part of the MartinLogan engineering team for over 20 years, his name immortalized in product cut sheets around terms like proprietary Vojtko^™ filtering technology and Vojtko^™ crossover topology. Joe Vojtko’s DNA is in every MartinLogan electrostatic speaker shipped.

What’s the best location for a subwoofer in a 15 x 15 square room with a 5.1 speaker arrangement? How high on the wall should I mount my bookshelf speakers? What’s the difference between an electrostatic and a cone-based speaker? These are common questions that a local Best Buy rep may not have an answer to since high-fidelity audio performance is dependent on a myriad of factors, something MartinLogan engineers know better than most. Professor Vojtko’s responses will offer insight into the pursuit of sonic perfection.

Participation in the contest is 100% free and easy with no purchase required. Those who are interested can browse over to the Ask Professor Vojtko page on the MartinLogan website where they can submit and vote on the top questions (up to once per day) for Professor Vojtko to answer. Winners will be notified by phone or email from information provided during the submission process.

A video example of how Professor Vojtko will answer questions is available on the MartinLogan Youtube channel: Professor Vojtko, Episode 1 – Crossover and Amp Ratings.

For more information on MartinLogan, please visit www.martinlogan.com.

About MartinLogan, Ltd.

MartinLogan, one of the most respected names in audio, is located in Lawrence, Kansas. The speaker systems, incorporating MartinLogan’s patented CLS (Curvilinear Line Source) high-resolution electrostatic technology and Folded Motion transducers, range in price from $199 to $30,000 (U.S. Retail). The subwoofer systems range in price from $495 to $3,495 (U.S. Retail).