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DVD Player With Karaoke Feature, Powered Subwoofer, Four Tower Speakers and Center Speaker Included for Complete Theater-Like Audiovisual Experience at Home |
| TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS
WIRE)--April 22, 2003-- Aspire Digital debuts the AD-1100PLUS, the first value-priced
complete receiverless home theater system, which includes the new AD-1100 DVD player with
progressive scan and added karaoke feature, robust surround-sound tower speakers and
powered sub-woofer. At a special launch price of $399.99 (MSRP $459.98), the AD-1100PLUS is a complete home theater solution for value-minded consumers who do not already have a receiver or DVD player connected to their television and want high-quality audio playback with a minimum financial commitment. The AD-1100 player delivers superior-quality playback from a multitude of media, including DVD, CD, CD-R/RW, CD+G, JPEG and MP3. Progressive Scan, Dolby 5.1 audio output, Dolby Digital AC-3 decoder and DTS digital audio output combine to provide expansive sound and crisp images. The unit includes 4:3/16:9 display conversion and parental lock settings. The AD-1100 includes both NTSC and PAL formats for worldwide compatibility. Optical and coaxial outputs are provided for higher speed digital processing. The addition of a karaoke feature and two microphones is an enhancement that will provide hours of fun for family and friends. A specially formatted CD+G disc is included, providing consumers an introduction to Karaoke and a start to their song collection. The player's sleek design, brushed-aluminum finish, bright display and compact footprint make it an attractive addition to any decor. The system is designed to be simple to set up and easy to use. Robust Tower Speaker Surround System Operates Without Receiver The AD-100TR tower speaker set includes floor-standing front and rear tower speakers and a center speaker totaling 650 real watts (impedance 8 ohms, speaker frequency response 250Hz-20kHz, subwoofer frequency response 20Hz-250 Hz). The AD-150PSC subwoofer powers the entire speaker system, providing 5.1 Dolby digital audio output directly from the AD-1100 DVD player. Remote controls and speaker cables are included. Together, the AD-100TR speaker set and AD-150PSC powered subwoofer provide audio quality that rivals systems costing much more. Speaker Set Also Available as Standalone Receiverless Home Theater Solution The AD-100TR tower speaker set with AD-150PSC Powered Subwoofer is also available as a standalone receiverless home theater solution for consumers who already own a DVD player for $299.99 ($330 MSRP). About Aspire Digital Aspire Digital designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells innovative home entertainment products for the consumer electronics market. The company focuses on providing consumer- and prosumer-level home entertainment products of high quality, incorporating the best technology available, at a reasonable price. Aspire Digital products are available at Etronics, B&H, Tiger Direct, Target.com and AspireDigital.com. For additional information, contact Aspire Digital, 1606 Lockness Place, Torrance, CA 90501. Phone: 310/856-0630. Fax: 310/856-0634. Email: info@aspiredigital.com. Web site: www.aspiredigital.com. Contact: Aspire Digital
Maria Chang, 310/856-0630, ext. 111
maria@aspiredigital.com
or
KPR, Inc.
Barbara Evans or David Kaye
818/368-8212
barbara@kprinc.com or dave@kprinc.com
Source: Aspire Digital |
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