MCINTOSH EXPANDS ITS LEGENDARY PROCESSOR LINE WITH THE RELEASE OF MX121 AND MX151 A/V CONTROL CENTERS

– Even More Advanced Home Theater Capabilities, Including 3D Pass-Through,  Maximum Performance from All Advanced Sources; MX121 Offers Wireless Access to Music from Network Devices –

BINGHAMTON, NY, May 11, 2012 – McIntosh Laboratory, a global leader in home entertainment systems that has defined the highest quality in sound reproduction for over 60 years, is expanding its processor line with the debut of two high-performance A/V Control Centers, the MX121 (MSRP: $6,000) and MX151 (MSRP: $12,500). Designed to serve as ultimate-quality “nerve centers” of total home entertainment systems, both units offer advanced features and functionality far beyond those of typical A/V preamplifiers. Both units feature the most sophisticated HD digital audio decoding and HDMI video switching, including 3D Video Pass-Through capability.

McIntosh President Charlie Randall noted: “McIntosh has always been known for our unmatched reputation for the finest music reproduction. With our MX121 and MX151 Control Centers, we’re taking the lead in home theater quality and performance, offering discerning consumers an elegant new way to get the iconic McIntosh experience while deriving maximum benefits from all of today’s most advanced audio and video content sources. Both these control centers offer specific features geared to meet the lifestyle needs of our customers. For consumers looking for the ultimate audio-enhancing processor to complete their dream system, for instance, the MX151’s unequalled audio section and powerful RoomPerfect™ offers the perfect solution. For consumers looking for a unit that will dramatically enhance their enjoyment of both movies and music, the MX121 is an ideal solution.”

Maximum Benefit from All Today’s A/V Content Sources
Both the MX121 and MX151 offer advanced solutions for controlling all today’s advanced video and audio source components, offering users total ease-of-use, straightforward control and picture-perfect operation. The vast array of digital and analog inputs featured in both units can be custom labeled for simplified system operation and matched in volume level for a smooth transition between sources. Both feature built-in Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™ decoding for the latest Blu-ray disc soundtracks. Two channel stereo source materials may be played back in stereo or processed up to a 7.1 multi-channel using Dolby Pro Logic® IIx or DTS Neo:6 decoding. For added flexibility in multi-zone system building, both the MX121 and MX151 offer Dual Zone operation, allowing users to enjoy two audio / video zones of different media simultaneously in separate rooms with program selection and independent control.

MX121 A/V Control Center: Featuring Wireless Audio Streaming
The MX121 A/V Control Center, part of McIntosh’s new “Home Theater Bundle,” moves beyond the features and capabilities of the conventional Home Theater controller with a powerful suite of contemporary features geared toward today’s music lover. It sets high performance home theater with new standards, providing users with an elegant solution for controlling and enjoying the maximum benefits of today’s advanced video and audio source components. Notably, the unit’s built-in wireless streaming feature allows for access of music from local network devices. Additionally, a wired USB input connection allows for music on portable devices to be played back with full size fidelity. To dramatically improve video performance, the MX121 features a robust up-converting video processing engine with advanced HDMI™ capability, ensuring that all non HD video sources are up converted to HDMI output and scaled at up to 1080P resolution. All of the latest audio video film formats are supported including 3D Pass-Through, as well as all legacy source formats such as VCR and even Laser Disk.

MX151: The Ultimate Reference Standard in High-Performance Audio Processing
For consumers with expansive home theaters who want an unsurpassed and even more powerful reference-standard audio processing section, the MX151 is literally without equal. In addition to providing the purest, most realistic audio experience possible from all of today’s content sources, with the most advanced on-board RoomPerfect™ auto-equalization, it includes assignable balanced input and outputs and a dedicated analog phono section, as well as precision-tuned bass and treble tone controls. The MX151 also features a leading edge video processing engine with HDMI 3D
Pass Through capability, as well as Dolby TrueHD® and DTS-HD Master Audio.™

Both the MX151 and MX121 carry on the McIntosh tradition of sonic excellence with exceedingly low noise and distortion performance. Two balanced inputs combine with balanced outputs and a differential balanced audio topology to offer superb low-level linearity. Coaxial and optical digital audio inputs are also provided. An on-screen user interface is menu-driven and intuitive for ease of system set up. An RS232 input offers compatibility with third party remote control systems while McIntosh Power Control Ports enable both units to control an entire McIntosh system from a single hand-held remote.

* ROOMPERFECT is a registered trademark and the ROOMPERFECT logo is a trademark of Lyngdorf Audio A/S.

* Dolby and the Double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

About McIntosh Laboratory
Since 1949, McIntosh Laboratory has been committed to excellence, innovation and quality. McIntosh continues to define the ultimate home entertainment experience for discriminating consumers around the world. Handcrafted in Binghamton, New York, its products deliver powerful performance and superlative engineering. The iconic “McIntosh Blue” Watt Meters have become the recognized symbol of quality audio globally. McIntosh systems are created to share music quality passion throughout generations. McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. is a D&M Holdings company. For more information visitwww.mcintoshlabs.com, or join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mcintoshlabs and Twitter@McIntoshLabsInc. All product and brand names with a trademark symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. All product and brand names with a trademark symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

DISCLAIMER
Statements in this news release that are not statements of historical fact 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, risks of litigation, technological changes, developing industry standards and other factors related to the company’s businesses. The Company reserves all of its rights.

– Maximizing Versatility & Connectivity, New 4” High SlimLine Chassis,

Advanced Network Technologies, Front-Panel Inputs and More –

Mahwah, New Jersey, May 9, 2012 – Marantz, a world leader of advanced home entertainment solutions, today introduced the latest additions to its popular SlimLine Series ofaudio/video receivers. The new models include the 7.1-channel NR1603 (SRP: $649.99) and the 5.1-channel NR1403 (SRP: $399.99) both of which are scheduled to ship this spring.

Content Is King… and the NR1603 is a Crowning Achievement!
The 7.1-channel NR1603 is a completely integrated home entertainment receiver that not only delivers pristine audio and video quality but also incorporates an array of features that provide simple, common-sense solutions for maximizing all the benefits of today’s content-rich consumer market.

Apple’s AirPlay^® is just one of the exciting features that make the NR1603 an invaluable centerpiece to any audio/video system and to the “connected entertainment space” of a networked home. AirPlay allows users to customize soundtracks for their home by unleashing their iTunes music libraries through a Mac, PC or an iPhone^®, iPad^® or iPod touch^®*. The NR1603 also features a front panel USB input for audio and photo playback from most USB-enabled devices. The same connection supports iPod Digital Direct, for improved sound quality from any iPhone, iPad or iPod.

The NR1603 is also equipped with Marantz’s new advanced networking technologies that allow users to access online content such as Internet Radio, Pandora and Sirius-XM**. In addition to these services, thanks to its DLNA 1.5 compliance, users have the option to connect a wide array of DLNA devices for playback through the NR1603. To make the experience intuitive, seamless and straightforward, Marantz’s new GUI features an improved design with richer graphics, multi-platform support and an enhanced feature set promoting faster browsing.

Both the NR1603 and NR1403 feature a front panel HDMI input for the quick and easy connection of HDMI-equipped temporary sources such as cameras, camcorders, and even gaming consoles. Both receivers also include the complete suite of Audyssey enhancements, including MultEQ, Dynamic Volume, and Dynamic EQ. The NR1603 features a 1080 i/p video scaler for higher video quality from all sources, a total of 6 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output.

Like the NR1603, the NR1403 proves itself to be a robust centerpiece for any home theater setup. Equipped with an all-discrete amplifier section custom tuned by Marantz audio engineers, the NR1403 delivers a superior sonic experience, delivering 50 watts through each of its 5 channels. The front-panel HDMI input allows users to quickly and easily connect camcorders as well as iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch to view photos and video or listen to music. The new Graphical User Interface is superimposed on the video source, and provides ease in making adjustments during program playback. When used in conjunction with the optional RX-101 Bluetooth receiver, the rear panel M-XPort, found on all Marantz AV receivers, facilitates audio playback from Bluetooth-enabled devices. Like all Marantz AV receivers, the NR1403 employs M-DAX2 circuitry for improved sound quality from compressed music sources. With improved ease of system setup, the NR1403 also features an auto power off feature, and a total of 6 HDMI inputs, and 1 HDMI output.

Refined Sound Quality, Robust Feature Set and Capabilities
Housed in their sleek new SlimLine chassis, just 4” high, the new receivers are packed with advanced Marantz technologies for refined sound quality. Marantz’s audio heritage is reflected in every aspect of the new SlimLine Series receivers, which deliver a stunning level of musicality, with brilliance in timbre, scale and dynamics. Both the NR1403 andNR1603 are equipped with a full complement of Audyssey audio technologies for immersive, high-quality surround sound. Audyssey MultEQ automatically calibrates and adjusts the loudspeakers to provide optimum sound for the specific acoustics of any listening environment. Thanks to Audyssey Dynamic Volume users can minimize the annoying, unexpected volume changes that can occur within programming and between broadcast channels. Audyssey Dynamic EQ automatically maintains proper tonal balance and surround speaker output at all listening levels.

Key Features in the Marantz NR1603 and NR1403

NR1603

7.1-channel, 50 watts per channel. Airplay^®, new GUI, Audyssey MultEQ, Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ. Ethernet port and DLNA 1.5 compliant, front panel USB and HDMI. Total of 6 HDMI inputs. Multi-zone/multi-source audio, 2 component video inputs/1 output.
NR1403

5.1-channel, 50 watts per channel. Audyssey MultEQ, Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ. Front panel HDMI, total of 6 HDMI inputs. M-XPort.

For more information on Marantz, visit http://us.marantz.com. Become a fan of Marantz on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/marantzamerica or follow Marantz on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/#!/marantzamerica.

*AirPlay requires iTunes 10.1 or later and iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch with iOS4.2 or later. A home Wi-Fi network is required.

**Some services may require a subscription for use.

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About Marantz

Marantz America, LLC is committed to upholding the tradition of technological superiority initiated by founder Saul Marantz. In keeping with this emphasis on quality, Marantz audio and video components are carried only by the nation’s premier audio/video specialty retailers. Additional information is available atwww.us.marantz.com and http://www.facebook.com/marantzamerica. Marantz America, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of D&M Holdings Inc.

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®, 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.  AirPlay, iPhone, iPad, and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.  All other 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 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, risks of litigation, technological changes, developing industry standards and other factors related to the company’s businesses. The Company reserves all of its rights.

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The ultimate mini monitor, the LS50 provides studio quality sound in the home.

Marlboro, N.J. – May 3, 2012 – KEF, the renowned manufacturer of innovative, reference-quality loudspeakers, introduces the new LS50 Mini Monitor speaker – a reinterpretation of the research, design and engineering approach of the legendary LS3/5a using the latest technologies developed at KEF – to commemorate its 50th anniversary celebration.

The LS50 monitor delivers a rich, multi-dimensional ‘soundstage experience’ that is rare in a loudspeaker with such a compact design. Patent-pending acoustic designs, together with state-of-the-art technologies from KEF’s latest flagship Blade loudspeaker, provide the ultimate studio experience – even in the smallest of spaces. At the LS50’s heart beats the highly acclaimed KEF Uni-Q driver array, capable of mastering an exceptional range of dynamic highs and lows over a large listening area.

In the early 1960s the BBC selected KEF drive units and crossover for the original LS3/5a because of KEF’s pioneering approach to new technology. The LS3/5a was an ‘engineers’’ loudspeaker – so is the LS50. The R&D team were given a free hand to build the best small enclosure, irrespective of the usual industrial design constraints. The result is a remarkably accurate and transparent sound.

“The new KEF LS50 mini monitor is a great example of how KEF lead the way in acoustical engineering and design for over 50 years,” said Alec Chanin, president of KEF America. “In one regard, the LS50 pays tribute to a legendary loudspeaker that captured the attention of a country nearly 50 years ago–the LS3/5a. On the other hand, the LS50 demonstrates how KEF has continued to redefine loudspeaker innovations. The LS50 is the ultimate mini monitor and allows listeners to experience sounds they’ve never enjoyed while listening to a rich, multi-dimensional soundstage previously not attainable from such a compact design.”

The LS50 uses KEF’s latest driver technology in the spirit of the original design and incorporates numerous patent pending technological breakthroughs in cabinet construction, baffle shape and port design – all made possible by KEF’s leadership in modern research techniques such as Finite Element Analysis. The cabinet features constrained layer damping to significantly reduce resonances in comparison to regular damping pads, while the baffle  shape has been optimized for smooth on- and off-axis dispersion as well as incorporating a ribbed rear surface to reduce cavity resonance at the rear of the driver. Even the port has been optimized using computational fluid dynamics to offer lower turbulence at high levels. It’s all these small details, combined with the dedicated Uni-Q driver featuring damped Mg/Al alloy metal LF/MF cone and rear vented HF unit, that provide the ultimate in clarity, definition and imaging from a small enclosure.

The KEF LS50 comes in a stunning high gloss piano black cabinet with an elegant rose gold Uni-Q driver. The LS50 retails for $1,499.99 /pair and will be available for pre-order beginning May 3, 2012 exclusively online at www.kefdirect.com.

iHOME HAS THE PERFECT GIFTS FOR OFFICE OR DORM

With June just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of the perfect gift for your Dad and Grad.  Let’s make it easy on you with some great products from iHome!  With a variety of great audio solutions & accessories for today’s favorite portable devices (iPad, iPhone, iPod & Android), iHome makes every second of work, play, travel and sleep more convenient and enjoyable.

WORK

iHome has the answer to those small home offices: the new ultimate executive workstation, the iDM5.  This full-sized QWERTY Bluetooth keyboard works wirelessly with iPad, iPhone and other Bluetooth-enabled devices to make typing a breeze. Built-in speakers pump up your favorite tunes, and pairs with the built-in microphone to transform the unit into a speakerphone for calls or video conferencing.  The iDM5 also boasts 2 USB ports for fast charging of your mobile devices.  Available now, the iDM5 is an advanced workstation at a consumer friendly price of just $129.99.

PLAY

Forget running wires or having Dad take on another home improvement project.  iHome’s next generation of AirPlay speaker systems, the iW2 uses your Wi-Fi network to connect and control your iTunes library through your Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone or iPod, for wireless audio anywhere in the dorm or home.  The iW2 supports USB docking for iOS device charging and music playback.  Available now for $199.

DORM

Dorm life has its own schedule and getting up on time for class can be as challenging as a surprise test.  Be sure they wake up in tune with the iC50 Space Saver FM Stereo Alarm Clock Radio for Android Smartphones.  One of the first docks for the Android platform, the iC50 plays and charges Android Smartphones; includes an FM alarm clock radio; the SmartSlide™ dock fits most tablets and smartphones; and works with the free iHome Sleep alarm app to deliver an advanced bedside experience.  Available now for $59.99.

ON-THE-GO

It’s no longer impossible to find premium headphone audio for under $50!  Introducing the new iB50 Noise-Canceling Headphones w/Volume Control and Pouch.  These hot headphones contain active noise-cancelling technology that eliminate distracting background noise for undisturbed listening. Padded ear cushions add comfort, and the padded & adjustable headband ensure a perfect fit.  The ear cups rotate to fit into the included travel pouch.  Available this month for $49.99.

Jawbone Jambox has the urban hip-hop/ster style and simple Blue-Tooth functionality that has made it a favorite of ours, but it has always lacked the umph in bass and lower mids. Well that has now changed.

Jawbone introduces the Big Jambox. {MSRP: $300} With more powerful precision-tuned drivers and dual passive bass radiators, the one complaint, about the sound, has been addressed.  But that’s not all.  The new Big Jambox has more features than the original. Not only can you connect one Blue-Tooth device, but now you can multi-stream from several Blue-Tooth devices.  And with the bigger size comes a bigger battery.  Up to 15hrs of continuos play. And with a compatiable device, we are assuming an i’ something or other, you get a power meter so you’ll know before the Big Jambox runs out of juice.  A built in 360 degree microphone for live streaming of multi-location meetings. The Big Jambox also has a USB connection, 3.5mm jack, on/off switch and power/charging port.

• One Touch Control to easily answer phone calls
• Dual Mic and AudioIQ2 technology for clear conversations
• Flexible band for easy storage
• Easily connect to iPhone, iPad, Airbook, or any Bluetooth devices

Cons:

• Build quality is a little iffy
• Not exactly HiFi sound quality
• Bluetooth connection can be iffy

The Plantronics BackBeat 903+ is an in-ear with sports ear warp arounds and an elastic band between the two ear sets, wireless bluetooth in-ear earphone that is affordable and offered a well thought out feature set and easily accessible controls.

Most users report that the Backbeat 903+ easily fit in their ear and stay in place while walking and running. The 903+’s come with different ear sizing options. It is important to experiment with the sizes to find what will fit you best. The 903+’s do offer good isolation once a good fit is found. This will also help increase bass performance and overall cohesiveness of the sound.

Remember that these aren’t actually sports headphones so long term exposure so salty perspiration may cause the 903+’s to fail. They aren’t built for that sort of activity.

At Gato Audio we are very pleased to announce the long awaited and very versatile CDD-1 CD player and D/A converter. It has now been delivered to our distributors and their dealers whom are ready to demonstrate its superior sound quality and stunning beauty.

Developing CD players and D/A converters is almost an art form, it takes loads of time and huge amount of patience to master the delicate mix of digital and analogue signal circuits. In the heart of the CDD-1 you will find the Philips CDpro2 mechanism, mounted in 1kg of machined aluminum suspended in a tripod of Sorbothane viscolastic material. A special clamp/lid solution secures and stabilizes the CD while spinning – all in the name of eliminating mechanical resonances.

The asynchronous USB and a coaxial S/PDIF digital inputs, able to accept up to 24bits/192kHz – ensures a extremely versatile use of the CDD-1. High definition music from digital streaming devices, computers or even directly from an iPad, will benefit from the ultra detailed D/A converter and analogue section of the CDD-1.

An ultra low jitter clock signal feeds the sample rate converter and the dual mono, dual differential coupled Burr brown PCM1794 DACs. Carefully selected I/V converters and analogue output stage – both optimized in hundreds of hours of listening and adjusting – ensures a clean, musical and spotless reproduction of the delicate signals.

Again this year Gato Audio will be present at the HIGH END 2012 audio show in Munich, Germany from 3-6th of May. You will find us in hall 3, booth C10, where we look forward to show you our entire range of products together with a few brand new ones…

Visit www.highendsociety.de for further info about the show.

via: Gate Audio

HIGH-VALUE, HIGH-PERFORMANCE NEW DENON® 5.1 CHANNEL
HOME THEATER SYSTEM MAKES IT EASIER AND MORE AFFORDABLE TO
UPGRADE TO AMAZING SURROUND SOUND – RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX!

– 650-Watt System Brings Together Two of the Most Trusted Audio Brands, Denon and Boston Acoustics, in One Powerful Package –

Mahwah, NJ, April 25, 2012 – Denon Electronics, a premier manufacturer of high-quality audio and home entertainment products, is proud to announce the availability of its DHT-1513BA Home Theater System (SRP: $599.99), a powerful yet compact turnkey solution that combines an advanced Denon A/V receiver and amplifier with six acoustically matched Boston Acoustics loudspeakers for a room-filling surround sound experience. Designed for total simplicity of set-up and use, the DHT-1513BA dramatically enhances the enjoyment of movies, music and games right out of the box.

Yoshinori Yamada, Product Manager for Denon core products, noted: “Many consumers today are looking for a way to enjoy truly great and immersive surround sound with their home entertainment – but they don’t want to break the bank to do it. With the debut of our high-value, high-performance DHT-1513BA system, we are making it easier and more affordable than ever to upgrade to an amazing sound experience. As soon as you get this system home, you will be able to enjoy a cinematic and detailed soundstage that’s ideal for movies, music and video games.”

Room-Filling Sound Quality – in a Smarter, Smaller Package
Denon’s DHT-1513BA system features a slimmer, vibration-resistant chassis design twenty percent smaller than previous Denon home theater systems, making it ideal for easy installation in virtually any room. DHT-1513BA offers simple and intuitive ways to incorporate more personal audio/video content from smartphones, digital cameras, via easily accessible front-panel HDMI input.

The powerful DHT-1513BA system utilizes a set of four Boston Acoustics satellite speakers, one center-channel speaker, and one down-firing subwoofer, all optimized for use with one another. The result is a dramatic, expansive soundstage. Notably, the subwoofer features BassTrac circuitry, which delivers tight, precise bass response by eliminating low-frequency distortions. In addition, the speakers feature a diffracting architecture that is designed to fill every corner of the room with great sound.

Premium Audio Technologies Create Convincing Soundstage
The DHT-1513BA’s built-in receiver is outfitted with several audio technologies to ensure an immersive surround sound experience. With equal power amp design, each of the receiver’s five channels is powered by its own discrete circuitry. This allows the receiver to reproduce original sounds more faithfully than those which use integrated circuits. Additionally, thanks to its four HDMI inputs, the system lets users route multiple high-definition devices, including set-top boxes, game consoles and Blu-ray players, directly to their TV. Users can also connect all of their devices to the display with a single HDMI cable effectively reducing cable clutter.

Finally, thanks to its ability to pass through 3D signals from a Blu-ray player, users can enjoy true “future-readiness,” with the assurance that they will be able to enjoy the maximum benefits of today’s emerging 3D video technologies.

For more information on Denon, visit http://usa.denon.com. Become a fan of Denon on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/denonusa or follow Denon on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/denonus.

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About Denon Electronics
Denon is a world leader in the manufacture of the highest quality home theater, audio and software products. Denon is recognized internationally for innovative and groundbreaking products and has a long history of technical innovations, including the development and groundbreaking commercialization of PCM digital audio. Denon Electronics is owned by D&M Holdings Inc.

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 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, risks of litigation, technological changes, developing industry standards and other factors related to the company’s businesses. The Company reserves all of its rights.

DENON® RELAUNCHES ITS CORE A/V RECEIVER LINE WITH EXPANDED 
CONTENT SERVICES, TOTAL CONNECTIVITY AND EASE-OF-USE

- 2012 Line Opens Up New Ways to Maximize Enjoyment of Audio and Video Content from Virtually All Today’s Sources; Introduces Sleek New Chassis Designs & Front-Panel Inputs -

Mahwah, NJ, April 25, 2012 – Denon Electronics, a premier manufacturer of high-quality audio and home entertainment products, is proud to unveil its powerful new core line of audio/video receivers for 2012. Available now, the new line includes the 7.1-channel ModelAVR-1913 (SRP: $579.99) as well as the 5.1-channel Models AVR-1713 (SRP: $449.99),AVR-1613 (SRP: $399.99) and AVR-1513 (SRP: $249.99). All new receivers are designed to provide today’s discerning consumers with accessibly priced options for maximizing enjoyment of audio and video content from all potential sources.

Yoshinori Yamada, Product Manager for Denon core products, noted: “With the launch of our new core AV receiver line for 2012, we are giving more people total simplicity of setup and operation, access to online music content as well as outstanding audio and video capabilities.”

Airplay in Three New Models
Adding even more flexibility and content management, the AVR-1913, AVR-1713 and AVR-1613 feature Apple’s AirPlay®, allowing users to customize soundtracks for their home by unleashing their iTunes music libraries through a Mac, PC or an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch*. All three receivers also feature iPhone, iPad and iPod touch direct connectivity via USB for quick and simple integration into your home audio system.

What Do Today’s Consumers Want? Content, Content, Content!
Denon created its new AVR line from the ground up to meet the needs of today’s
content-hungry digital consumer. Each receiver offers simple and intuitive ways to incorporate more personal audio/video content. In addition to their easily accessible front-panel HDMI input for quick and easy connections of camcorders and cameras, the AVR-1913, AVR-1713 and AVR-1613 each feature a front-panel USB input, allowing users to enjoy digital music from connected devices. All models except the AVR-1513 support AirPlay and are DLNA 1.5 certified.

Meeting the Need for Ultimate-Quality Audio and Video
As with all Denon receivers, the 2012 core line offers users the opportunity to enjoy the highest quality audio and video performance. All new receivers feature an efficient and straightforward short signal path circuit design that ensures optimal audio and video playback by minimizing any signal degradation due to interference.Discerning consumers will also appreciate the fact that all the new receivers above the AVR-1513 feature a full package of Audyssey audio technologies for optimal sound quality. Audyssey Dynamic Volume offers real-time volume adjustment; while Audyssey DynamicEQ improves a system’s surround sound effects at low volume levels. Audyssey MultEQ (in the AVR-1613 and AVR-1913 (MultEQXT in the AVR-1713)) automatically sets speakers (including the subwoofer) to suit the room’s listening environment and the speaker’s characteristics.

New Onscreen Setup Assistant Ensures Phenomenal Out-of-the-Box Performance
Notably, for total simplicity of first-time setup, three of Denon’s new receivers, (AVR-1913, AVR-1713, AVR-1613) feature the company’s acclaimed onscreen Setup Assistant, a straightforward instructional feature that includes language selection, a speaker connection guide, speaker calibration, source setup and simple network configuration.

Summary of Key Step-Up Features in Each Model
Each new Denon receiver is designed with the features and capabilities consumers need to create their ideal home entertainment system, providing the best value possible for every customer and lifestyle. Here is a quick summary of the key step-up features included in each:

7.1-Channel AVR-1913
90W x 7, 6 HDMI Inputs, Analog to HDMI Conversion, 1080P Upscaling, Powered Zone 2

5.1-Channel AVR-1713
80W x 5, 6 HDMI Inputs, Audyssey MultEQ XT, Zone 2 Preout

5.1-Channel AVR-1613
75W x 5, 5 HDMI Inputs, Audyssey MultEQ, Setup Assistant, Network Ready, AirPlay, SiriusXM, vTuner Internet Radio, Pandora, DLNA 1.5, Made for iPod USB Input

5.1-Channel AVR-1513
75W x 5, 4 HDMI Inputs (1 Front), 3D Passthrough, GUI with Overlay, Discrete Amplification

For more information on Denon, visit http://usa.denon.com. Become a fan of Denon on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/denonusa or follow Denon on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/denonus.

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About Denon Electronics
Denon is a world leader in the manufacture of the highest quality home theater, audio and software products. Denon is recognized internationally for innovative and groundbreaking products and has a long history of technical innovations, including the development and groundbreaking commercialization of PCM digital audio. Denon Electronics is owned by D&M Holdings Inc.

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
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Old Lyme, CT – April 17, 2012 – The IE 800 headphones from Sennheiser are the ones with the most innovations per square millimeter. And for precisely that reason, these small in-ear earphones can certainly compete with much larger high-end headphones. They are brimming with groundbreaking ideas to ensure that audiophile music lovers can get as close as possible to perfect sound even when they’re on the move.

When it comes to audio quality, ear-canal phones have been known to come up against their limits in the past. But the IE 800 sets new standards: with its new model, Sennheiser is now rounding off its top segment with a set of genuinely high-end portable headphones. “The sound of the IE 800 can easily compete with that of our high-end portfolio,” said Maurice Quarré, Director Product Lifecycle Management Sennheiser Consumer Electronics. These dynamic in-ear phones offer fascinatingly brilliant trebles, precise bass response and a detailed, lifelike sound image with a frequency response of 5 to 46,500 Hz.

The IE 800 not only boasts innovative technology but also features a modern design and high-quality materials such as the scratch-resistant ceramic housing. Its puristic design language and black/silver finish give it that certain extra. The high-end earphones were developed and designed at Sennheiser’s headquarters in Germany. And the new in-ear earphones will be produced here too.

Outstanding in-ear sound system 
The interior of the IE 800 conceals many small but effective innovations: the centrepiece is Sennheiser’s specially developed Extra Wide Band (XWB) driver. With a diameter of just 7 mm, it is the smallest wide-band sound transducer currently available in dynamic headphones. Its functional principle guarantees distortion-free sound even at high sound pressure levels. “Until now, high-quality in-ear headphones have used so-called balanced-armature multi-drivers,” explained Senior Acoustic Engineer Axel Grell. “Reproducing the entire audio spectrum requires several narrow-band drivers to be operated in parallel. However, this results in very slight jumps and delays in music reproduction.” By contrast, the miniature-sized XWB driver developed by Sennheiser is able to perfectly reproduce the entire audible frequency spectrum and beyond. The advantage: music is played back with crystal clarity and with absolute time precision.

The endeavour to fully exploit the sound potential of the premium headphones led to a further small but highly effective innovation: a vented magnet system. The idea is actually quite simple and was used for the first time on the HD 700 high-end headphones. “The oscillating motion of the diaphragm produces an air flow in the magnet system housing that causes the diaphragm to wobble slightly,” explained Axel Grell. “By positioning two precisely defined vent holes in the housing directly under the magnets, we can cause the air to flow in a specific direction.This minimises the wobbling motion of the diaphragm and reduces total harmonic distortion to less than 0.06 percent.

Innovative dual-chamber absorber
With the IE 800, Sennheiser has succeeded for the first time in solving what is known as the ‘masking effect’. This effect, which has a negative influence on overall sound quality, is due to the way in which our ears work. “The human ear is unable to perceive low-volume frequency components of a sound if there are much louder sounds occurring in a lower frequency range at the same time,” explained Axel Grell. “This means, for example, that very loud low-frequency sounds will ‘mask’ very quiet sounds in the medium frequency range. This is particularly apparent in in-ear headphones. The sealing of the ear canal by the earphones normally causes resonances that result in a peak in the 7kHz to 8kHz range. This has the effect of masking the actual higher-frequency components. Precisely this problem has been overcome in the IE 800 by the use of an absorber. Sennheiser’s patented dual-chamber system absorbs the energy of the resonance, thus preventing any unwanted peaks. As a result, all frequency components – even the finest nuances – in the music material become audible.

Finest wearing comfort
The optimum sound properties of the IE 800 are further enhanced by excellent wearing comfort. The housing is made of scratch-resistant, skin-friendly ceramic, while the ear pads consist of skin friendly silicone. This rules out any risk of allergies or skin irritation. To guarantee a perfect fit, Sennheiser has developed new ear adapters with an oval shape based on extensive international studies in ergonomics. According to their personal preference, users can choose from a selection of oval (SM/ML) and round (S/M/L) adapters. A protective mesh on the ear cushions effectively protects the drivers against dirt contamination.

About Sennheiser
Sennheiser is a world-leading manufacturer of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems. Established in 1945 in Wedemark, Germany, Sennheiser is now a global brand represented in 60 countries around the world with U.S. headquarters in Old Lyme, Conn. Sennheiser’s pioneering excellence in technology has rewarded the company with numerous awards and accolades including an Emmy, a Grammy, and the Scientific and Engineering Award of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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