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DENVER, CO, September 13, 2006 - Today at the
CEDIA EXPO in Denver, Colorado (Booth #579), Cambridge SoundWorks®
introduced a new component HD Radio tuner that will retail
for under $300. Using Cambridge SoundWorks' new SoundWorks
Tuner 850HD, a custom installer can create affordable, up-to-date
systems that include the superior fidelity and enhanced programming
of HD Radio technology. The SoundWorks Tuner 850HD retails
for only $299.99 and will be available for purchase in November.
Cambridge SoundWorks is a wholly owned subsidiary of Creative
Technology Ltd (Nasdaq: CREAF).
"The custom installer community is a perfect fit for HD Radio
technology. The customer base is willing to invest in high
quality media, and can appreciate the difference between average
and excellent audio and video," said Rob Mainiero, general
manager of Cambridge SoundWorks. "Our new SoundWorks Tuner
850HD provides HD Radio at a tremendous value, and is targeted
at owners of existing or custom-installed systems. Many of
these consumers appreciate HD Radio's fidelity and programming,
but can't or won't pay $1,000 or more to add this feature
to their systems."
The SoundWorks Tuner 850HD comes configured for rack mounting
and features 3 signal outputs (2 digital and 1 analog) for
maximum installation versatility. An easy-to-use infrared
remote control is included for "line of sight" control. In
addition, the tuner features a vocabulary of commands to support
remote user interface panels common in custom installation.
In addition to its "F" connector input for FM, the SoundWorks
Tuner 850HD includes a sensitive external AM antenna on a
generously long signal lead, allowing placement away from
local sources of AM interference.
"We are very pleased to see a high-quality manufacturer like
Cambridge SoundWorks meeting the rising consumer demand for
HD Radio products with these new, high-end digital radio receivers,"
said Peter Ferrara, president and C.E.O. of the HD Digital
Radio Alliance. "The Alliance's mission is to accelerate consumer
awareness and demand for this technology, and Cambridge SoundWorks
is now fully engaged in that process by enabling the most
discerning audio consumers to discover HD Radio's crystal-clear
sound and exciting new programming."
Complementing its HD Radio tuner, Cambridge SoundWorks also
introduced a new addition to its high performance table radio
family, the SoundWorks Radio 820HD stereo table radio. Cambridge
SoundWorks' award-winning audio performance, intuitive controls
and efficient digital technology provide the perfect platform
to enjoy HD Radio technology and its programming in a beautiful
design that fits nicely on a table top. Special attention
was paid to the SoundWorks Radio 820HD to ensure the best
possible reception of HD Radio broadcast. A unique-in-class
telescoping antenna supports the FM band, while a generously
large internal ferrite antenna supports the AM band. As a
result, the SoundWorks Radio 820HD will consistently deliver
all HD Radio's great new features: FM channels with near-CD
quality sound, AM radio with FM-quality sound, and extra HD2
multicast channels featuring expanded formats. Users can also
access up-to-the-minute text information, such as artist and
song IDs, traffic alerts, sports scores and more. All with
no monthly subscription fees required.
Pricing and Availability
The SoundWorks Tuner 850HD and SoundWorks Radio 820HD will
retail for $299.99 each. They will be available for purchase
in November at Cambridge SoundWorks' retail locations, www.cambridgesoundworks.com,
or by calling 1-800-FOR-HIFI.
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