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The honor is the latest in a series of accolades for products featuring the PFT* transducer's performance and form factor advantages

In speaking about the award, Mr. KW Lee, Philips Chief Engineer (Electro-Acoustical), Philips Audio Development, Philips Consumer Electronics commented, "With the introduction of SACD, Philips was looking for a transducer (tweeter) that could extend the bandwidth of the high frequencies further than the normal 20KHz.  Level 9's Planar Focus Technology (PFT*), incorporating the company's signature lightweight moving membrane, fully realized the technical requirements that are needed for SACD applications.  And, because of their ultra- thin design form, PFT transducers also provided the LX 8000 series speakers with a beautifully designed enclosure."  He added, "The system performs brilliantly, without suffering the inferior sound quality of other flat panel speakers."

Jack Fatum, President of Level 9 Sound Designs, Inc. said "This is another remarkable accomplishment for Level 9* and our PFT solution.  Philips is one of our industry's most successful innovators.  Their recognition of PFT transducers as the best choice for this award winning product is a real honor.  Our entire company is proud of the relationship we have with Philips and of the contribution that our PFT transducers have made to their winning of this most prestigious award."

Sleek in design and superior in performance, Philips' MX5900SA offers exceptional sound matched with excellent picture for total music and movie immersion, to bring the ultimate entertainment experience into the living room.  Philips' KW Lee added, "Level 9's ribbon tweeter, which is based on PFT technology, has become the trademark for Philips SACD/DVD home entertainment systems."

The Innovations Awards program recognizes products that exhibit excellence in design and engineering.  The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) endorses and acts as advisors to the program.  The honorees were announced in mid-December with products on display at the Las Vegas Hilton during the2003 CES Show.

About Level 9 Sound Designs Inc.

Level 9* Sound Designs is the world's leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of Planar Ribbon flat panel loudspeakers.  Each Level 9ä product features a Best-In-Class price/performance package combined with the company's exclusive Planar Focus Technology (PFT*).   Audio systems with Level 9Ô branded technology are distributed by Monsoon®.  In addition to a full range of speakers for the multimedia and home markets, Level 9ä also designs and sells PFT Planar Ribbon Transducers for OEM applications as well as fully integrated speaker systems.

Level 9 products have garnered significant awards and recognition from leading publications, retailers and customers alike.  Its award-winning systems, featuring the company's exclusive Planar Magnetic technology, are hallmarked by an intense lifelike soundstage with a high degree of accuracy and detail.

Level 9 is based in Richmond, British Columbia and is a wholly owned subsidiary of EASTECH Group, one of Forbes Global Magazine's top "Best under a billion * 200 companies for 2002" and a leading designer and manufacturer of audio, video and Internet appliances.  EASTECH product and corporate information is located on the Internet at www.eastech.com Monsoon product information is located at www.monsoonaudio.com

Press Contact:

Troy Ruscheinski
Level 9 Sound Designs Inc.
troy@level9sound.com
Tel: 604-504-5286