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'Home Theater In-a-Box' System Now Features DVD Audio, Dolby(R) ProLogic II and More

MegaTheater packages will now start at $549.99 with the entry level, MegaTheater 505, a product that NBC Today Show's Corey Greenberg called, one of the "best products of the year" when introduced last year. Featuring a new DVD/tuner console, the MegaTheater AVS550, MegaTheater packages now include DVD Audio playback. The added DVD Audio capability allows users to enjoy the rapidly growing selection of high-resolution, ultra high-fidelity DVD Audio discs in 5.1 surround or ultra high-fidelity (24bit/192kHz) stereo. Dolby ProLogic II decoding has also been added to further enhance surround sound performance.

The MegaTheater AVS550 also features functionality for CD, VCD, JPEG and MP3 playback, as well as a digital AM/FM stereo tuner with 20AM/20FM presets.

"When we introduced MegaTheater last year, it became one of our most popular sellers, as well as one of our most positively reviewed lines," said Michael Sullivan, president of Cambridge SoundWorks. "Our added features truly offers users the best in-home 'movie theater' experience from a Home Theater in-a-Box offering in this price range."

S-video inputs have been added to the AVS550 to enable users to hook up additional sources, while also offering improved picture quality. The new unit has both optical and coaxial digital inputs, allowing up to two digital sources to be connected. Also, the sleek, platinum-tone DVD/tuner console has been reduced in size.

MegaTheater packages include a front panel headphone jack with separate volume control, progressive scan component video outputs and a multi-source learning I.R. remote control.

Cambridge SoundWorks' MegaTheater line delivers the simplicity and compact size of all-in-one systems, while also providing a level of flexibility and performance normally found in larger, higher-priced, more complicated component systems.

Each ready-to-go MegaTheater system matches the AVS550 DVD/tuner console with a 450-watt BASH® digital hybrid amplifier system. These are paired with ultrahigh-quality speakers from Cambridge SoundWorks' Newton Series(TM). The four systems vary in that they use different grades of main, center and surround speakers, such as smaller MC50s at the entry level to the high performance MC300s and S300s at the ultrahigh-end.

Pricing and Availability

The Cambridge SoundWorks MegaTheater line is available directly at Cambridge SoundWorks' retail locations, on the Internet at www.cambridgesoundworks.com, or by calling 1-800-FOR-HIFI. It is also available at Fry's Electronics, J&R Music and Computer World and Amazon.com.

     MegaTheater 505:            US $549.99
     MegaTheater 510:            US $749.99
     MegaTheater 520:            US $949.99
     MegaTheater 530:            US $1,149.99

About Cambridge SoundWorks

Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. manufactures over 70 different models of home- stereo, home-theater, multimedia speakers and assorted electronics products. It sells its award-winning stereo speaker products and sound systems, as well as other brands of high-performance audio and video products direct to the consumer through its retail stores, online at www.cambridgesoundworks.com and through its catalog and Call Center operation at 1-800-FOR-HIFI. Cambridge SoundWorks has partnerships with some of the country's leading consumer electronics retailers where its products are also sold, including Fry's Electronics, J&R Music and Computer World and Amazon.com. Cambridge SoundWorks products are also sold globally via parent company, Creative Technology Ltd. - - the worldwide leader in digital entertainment products for PC users.

About Creative

Creative (Nasdaq: CREAF) is the worldwide leader in digital entertainment products for users of the personal computer and the Internet. Famous for its Sound Blaster® sound cards and for launching the multimedia revolution, Creative is now driving digital entertainment on the PC platform with products like its highly acclaimed NOMAD Jukebox. Creative's innovative hardware, proprietary technology, applications and services leverage the Internet, enabling consumers to experience high-quality digital entertainment -- anytime, anywhere.

This announcement relates to products launched in the United States of America. The product names, contents, prices and availability are subject to change and may differ elsewhere in the world according to local factors and requirements.

Cambridge SoundWorks, MegaTheater and Newton Series are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. or Creative Technology Ltd in the United States and/or other countries. All other brand names and products mentioned herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby recognized as such.