3DsoundSurge Press Release: Pioneer Elite Continues Tradition of Superior Audio/Video Technology With Product Introductions at CEDIA

Pioneer Elite Continues Tradition of Superior Audio/Video Technology With Product Introductions at CEDIA

MINNEAPOLIS, CEDIA BOOTH #187, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. unveiled new projection televisions, speakers and home theater systems today at the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) Expo at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Most of the new products carry the Pioneer Elite brand name, recognized for its commitment to excellence in audio and video technology. Pioneer's Elite products are sold only through specialty retailers that provide consumers with the education and assistance required to establish a state-of-the-art home entertainment system. The new family of Elite products give home theater enthusiasts more options to create an entire system with Pioneer products.

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    On display at Pioneer booth #187 at the CEDIA Expo will be:

     -- A demonstration of Microsoft's Windows Media Audio Pro and Windows
        Media Series 9 technology.
     -- The revolutionary new Pioneer Digital Sound Projector.  This single
        speaker with 254 drivers creates the illusion of multi-channel sound
        that previously required numerous speakers placed throughout a room.
     -- Reference big-screen projection televisions with an enhanced lens
        system for superb picture quality.  The widescreen projection
        televisions, available in 53-, 58- and 64-inch screen sizes, offer
        digital connectivity through a DVI port.
     -- The first-ever home theater system under the Elite brand.  In addition
        to a DVD-Audio/SACD Multi DVD player, the system is the first home
        theater product to make use of the organic electroluminescent display
        technology.

"During the past 24 years, the Pioneer Elite brand has developed a reputation for bringing the very newest technologies to market in exceptionally high-quality products. The products introduced at CEDIA will not disappoint," said Craig McManis, vice president of marketing for the Home Entertainment Division of Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

Pioneer's Home Entertainment Division is the leading manufacturer of plasma and projection televisions, DVD players and DVD recorders, A/V receivers, CD players and CD recorders, speakers and other audio and video accessories. Its focus is on the development of new digital technologies including Digital Network Entertainment. The company markets its products under the Pioneer and Pioneer Elite brand names. When purchased from an authorized dealer, consumers receive a limited warranty for one year with Pioneer products and two years with Pioneer Elite products.

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif., and its U.S. Web address is www.pioneerelectronics.com . Its parent company, Pioneer Corporation (NYSE: PIO - News), is a leader in optical disc technology and a preeminent manufacturer of high-performance audio, video, computer and cable television equipment for the home, car and business markets. Pioneer Corporation focuses on four core business domains including DVD, display technologies, Digital Network Entertainment(TM) and components. Founded in 1938 in Tokyo, Pioneer Corporation and its affiliates employ more than 31,000 people worldwide. Its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: PIO - News).

For further information, please contact Aaron Levine of Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., +1-310-952-2401, alevine@pioneer-usa.com; or Julie Jaqua, +1-323-761-7405, jjaqua@gcigroup.com, for Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

Source: Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.