3DsoundSurge Press Release: Polk Audio Announces New Line of After-Market Multimedia Loudspeakers

Polk Audio Announces New Line of After-Market Multimedia Loudspeakers

Two Models Feature Digital Inputs

June 1, 2000, Baltimore - Polk Audio, Inc., a leading manufacturer of home and auto loudspeakers, today unveiled the second generation Active Media Reference (AMR) line of high performance self-amplified multimedia speakers. The new AMR products are designed to bring high fidelity audio performance to home computers and any audio source that has a headphone jack, such as portable MP3 and CD players. Polk Audio’s first generation multimedia speakers earned critical acclaim for audio quality. The second-generation line features greatly improved performance, significantly lower prices and digital inputs (2 models). Two of the models are 5 piece, surround sound systems.

The second generation AMR line of multimedia speakers consists of five models:

AMR-150

Five-piece Sub/Sat surround system
Two S/PDIF digital inputs as well as analog inputs
Compatible with all multi-channel digital and analog soundcards
Two–way shielded front satellites with 3" midrange and ½" dome tweeter
Shielded surround satellites feature 3" full-range driver
Wall mount bracket supplied for surround satellites
Wood enclosure powered subwoofer features patented Power Port™ venting technology for superior bass response with low port noise and distortion
Total System Power: 57 Watts Continuous Average (RMS), 114 Watts Peak
MSRP $169.95

AMR100

Three-piece satellite/subwoofer system
S/PDIF digital input as well as analog input
Compatible with all digital and analog soundcards
Two–way shielded satellites with 3" midrange and ½" dome tweeter
Wood enclosure powered subwoofer features patented Power Port™ venting technology for superior bass response with low port noise and distortion
Total System Power: 41 Watts Continuous Average (RMS), 82 Watts Peak
MSRP $109.95

AMR90

Five-piece Sub/Sat surround system
Compatible with all multi-channel analog soundcards
Four shielded satellites with 2" full-range driver
Powered subwoofer with vented wood enclosure and 4" shielded driver
Wall mount brackets supplied for rear satellites
Total system power: 40 Watts Continuous Average (RMS), 80 Watts Peak
MSRP $109.95

AMR70

Three-piece satellite/subwoofer system with analog inputs
Full-range satellites with 3" shielded driver
Powered subwoofer with vented wood enclosure and 4" shielded driver
Total system power: 22 Watts Continuous Average (RMS) 44 Watts Peak
MSRP $79.95

AMR50

Three-piece satellite/subwoofer system with analog inputs
Full range satellites with 2" shielded driver
Powered subwoofer with vented wood enclosure and 4" shielded driver
Total system power: 19 Watts Continuous Average (RMS) 38 Watts Peak
MSRP $59.95

AMR50, AMR70 and AMR90 will be available in late June 2000. AMR100 and AMR150 will be available in August 2000. Polk AMR multimedia speakers will be sold through Polk retail channels in the US and Canada and direct on Polk Audio’s website, www.polkaudio.com. Selected models of the AMR Series will also be available as options in Hewlett Packard's Pavilion PC configure-to-order program.

About Polk Audio:
Polk Audio is an international manufacturer of home, car and multimedia loudspeakers with headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland. Polk Audio has been the exclusive supplier of multimedia speakers for Hewlett Packard Pavilion PCs since 1997. Polk Audio speakers are sold in over 50 countries, and in high-quality specialist retail locations throughout the US and Canada.

Contact::
Paul DiComo (410) 764-5201
pdicomo@polkaudio.com