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"We are pleased to support Cirrus Logic's CS493xxx-CL family with our Spatializer Natural Headphone technology," says Spatializer's Chairman and CEO Henry R. Mandell. "Until now, high quality virtual surround processing for headphones required a tremendous and often unrealistic amount of processing bandwidth. The result was expensive processors and high priced algorithm royalties, which discouraged widespread use throughout most A/V Receiver lines. Spatializer is now offering an affordable, yet impressive solution that is suitable for the high volume, mainstream consumer electronics market. Cirrus Logic's CS493xxx-CL family is the leading DSP for the A/V Receiver market and we are pleased to again partner with them to deliver our value added and bottom-line building virtual audio solutions."

Spatializer Natural Headphone is the ideal solution for all headphone applications. The algorithm down-mixes 5.1 channel surround sound into a natural quality sound effect over headphones. A well-defined center image allows for crystal clear presentation of dialogue, while the other surround channels immerse the listener in an enveloping audio experience. One innovative feature is Spatializer Virtual LFE(TM) (Low Frequency Effects), which creates the impression of subwoofer frequencies that are usually lower than the minimum frequency response capability of most headphones. The result is a more dramatic listening experience, with greater impact, particularly through inexpensive or low quality headphones. User adjustable reverberation also allows for customizable headphone effects. Different listeners often require different levels and types of reverberation to achieve a natural sounding presentation. By making this user definable, listeners can set a custom-tailored effect according to their listening tastes.

"Spatializer's Natural Headphone technology leverages the 493xxx-CL family's extraordinary sonic realism to deliver a compelling product for digital entertainment consumers," says Lew Paceley, marketing vice president, Crystal Products Division, Cirrus Logic.

"Spatializer has been a leader in providing the 'de facto' standard for virtual surround sound to the DVD player market," says Mandell. "Now, we are in position to replicate our DVD market success in the A/V Receiver market. With our extensive distribution network in the Far East that can quickly and efficiently demonstrate the powerful audio enhancement benefits of our technology, we are confident that this will be a successful product."

About Spatializer

Spatializer Audio Laboratories Inc. is a leading developer, licensor and marketer of next-generation technologies for the consumer electronics, computing and entertainment industries. The company's advanced audio technology is incorporated into consumer electronics audio, video and DVD products from global brand leaders including Toshiba, JVC, Panasonic, Hitachi, Samsung, Acer, Sharp and SANYO, in PC multimedia systems and peripherals from Apple and Labtec, in silicon from Matsushita, Texas Instruments, Cirrus Logic, New Japan Radio Corporation, Zoran, Motorola, LSI, Genesis Microchip and Acer Laboratories Inc, and in MP3 players such as SANYO and embedded with RISC cores from MIPS Technologies. Spatializer stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol: SPAZ. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with marketing offices in Tokyo, Japan. Further information may be obtained from the company's web site, www.spatializer.com , Spatializer's SEC filings, and by contacting the company's Investor Relations Department at 408-296-0600 or by writing to investor@spatializer.com.

Safe Harbor Act Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain information in this background news release, including the comments by Mr. Mandell in this press release are forward looking statements that are based on management's belief, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to management. While the company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances that the company's financial goals will be realized. Numerous uncertainties and risk factors may affect the company's actual results and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the company. These uncertainties and risk factors include, but are not limited to the continued need for additional capital, dependence on new technology and intellectual property, dependence on the PC and consumer electronics industries, dependence on product shipments of third-party licensees, competition and pricing pressures, and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

NOTE: Desper Products Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Spatializer Audio Laboratories Inc. Spatializer® is a registered trademark and Spatializer Natural Headphone(TM) is a trademark of Desper Products Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright (C) 2002 Spatializer Audio Laboratories, Inc.

SOURCE: Spatializer Audio Laboratories Inc.