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Philips is to launch a digital headphone system combining a HiFi corded headphone with an innovative amplifier module, The Philips DolbyTM Digital headphone, the SBC HP1500 to create an unparalleled personal home entertainment experience.

Using Dolby Digital technology, the SBC HP1500 allows consumers to enjoy sound as never before, without disturbing others, when listening to a Dolby Digital or DTS soundtrack, the experience replicates a five-speaker set-up. The Philips headphone amplifier can transport the listener to the heart of the action, surrounded by the sounds of danger and excitement. From jet fighters taking off and cars racing past, right down to whispering voices and the most subtle sound effects that add a new and involving dimension to movie enjoyment in the home. Exactly the same applies to music listening, whether from MP3s or CDs played on the sound equipment.

 Pure HiFi headphone
The headphones featured in the SBC HP1500 system deliver a sound quality that's second to none. Created by Philips' in-house acoustic and design experts, the acoustically optimized design provides the best possible audio performance. Philips ensures a comfortable fit by its unique headband mechanism, which adjusts automatically to the shape of the consumers’ head. The headphone will have a perfect fit no matter what shape and size preferred. The ergonomic ear shells, covered with velvet ear cushions, optimize the wearing comfort even better.

 For consumers who prefer the freedom of a wireless headphone, Philips is also introducing the SBC HD1500, a Dolby Digital wireless headphone with transmitter, giving the freedom of enjoying that sound experience without the limitation of cable and in a pure digital quality.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

 For more press inquiries please contact:

Laura Bekke

Philips Consumer Electronics

Communications Department

Tel: +31 20 5977916

Fax: +31 20 5977910

Email: Laura.Bekke@philips.com

Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands is one of the world's biggest electronics companies and Europe's largest, with sales of EUR 31.8 billion in 2002. It is a global leader in color television sets, lighting, electric shavers, medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, and one-chip TV products. Its 166,000 employees in more than 60 countries are active in the areas of lighting, consumer electronics, domestic appliances, components, semiconductors, and medical systems. Philips is quoted on the NYSE (symbol: PHG), London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and other stock exchanges. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter