Boston Acoustics and Gateway Introduce the Boston DigitalTheater 6000.PEABODY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 1998-- A complete, surround sound An audio recording and playback system that uses five or more channels plus a subwoofer channel. See 5.1 channel and 3D audio. system with Dolby Digital 5.1 decoding now available on Gateway PCs and Destination digital media computers Boston Acoustics, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :BOSA), a leading manufacturer of high performance speaker systems for home, car and computing environments, and Gateway (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :GTW GTW Gateway, Inc. (stock symbol) GTW Global Trade Watch GTW Grand Trunk Western (railroad) GTW Gatwick Airport GTW Global Trading Web (Commerce One B2B-platform) ), a leading global direct marketer of PC products, today introduced the Boston DigitalTheater 6000-- a complete Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound system created specifically for use with computing and home theater systems. The DigitalTheater 6000 is a completely integrated digital surround sound system. The system includes five sonically matched satellite speakers and a subwoofer A speaker that reproduces the lower end of the audio spectrum. A subwoofer system may include a crossover circuit which switches frequencies at approximately 100Hz and under to the subwoofer, while passing the rest of the signal to the main speakers. , all driven by a powerful, actively-equalized six-channel amplifier. A universal remote control is also included. The DigitalTheater 6000 accepts the S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital InterFace) A serial interface for transferring digital audio from CD and DVD players to amplifiers and TVs. S/PDIF is typically used to transmit PCM and Dolby Digital 5.1, but is not tied to any sampling rate or audio standard. digital audio output (Dolby Digital or linear PCM (1) See phase change memory. (2) (Plug Compatible Manufacturer) An organization that makes a computer or electronic device that is compatible with an existing machine. ) of a computer or home DVD player and two analog inputs, and eliminates the need for a separate receiver. The center channel speaker houses a Dolby Digital and system status LED display, plus the infrared remote control See IR remote control. receiver. Two satellite speakers are used for the left and right front channels and two are used for the left and right rear surround channels. The subwoofer uses Bostons' long-excursion 6.5-inch bass driver in a compact, dual-chambered bandpass enclosure. It's advanced design delivers deep, clean bass down to 50Hz by incorporating a sealed chamber for precise driver control and low distortion, and a vented chamber to concentrate the output in the low bass region. The pre-programmed universal remote control operates the DigitalTheater 6000, as well as 376 different models of TVs, VCRs and cable boxes. All DigitalTheater 6000 speakers have MagnaGuard magnetic shielding to prevent television picture interference or accidental disk erasure ERASURE, contracts, evidence. The obliteration of a writing; it will render it void or not under the same circumstances as an interlineation. (q.v.) Vide 5 Pet. S. C. R. 560; 11 Co. 88; 4 Cruise, Dig. 368; 13 Vin. Ab. 41; Fitzg. 207; 5 Bing. R. 183; 3 C. & P. 65; 2 Wend. R. 555; 11 Conn. . "We're very pleased with this most recent collaboration between Boston Acoustics and Gateway. The DigitalTheater 6000 opens up Dolby Digital surround sound to virtually any kind of listener, from PC users to home theater enthusiasts. The difference in the digital audio experience is simply amazing," stated Boston Acoustics CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Andy Kotsatos. "The DigitalTheater 6000 fits the philosophy of our Destination line and the convergence market," said Bill Graber, marketing manager for Gateway's Destination DMC DMC Devil May Cry (video game) DMC Detroit Medical Center DMC Darryl McDaniels (rapper) DMC Destination Management Company DMC Del Mar College (Corpus Christi, TX) product line. "It confirms Gateway's commitment to provide our clients with high-performance, high-value audio solutions." The New DigitalTheater 6000 system is available to Gateway clients immediately. The DigitalTheater is the fourth Boston Acoustics sound solution offered by Gateway. The other Boston Acoustics products offered by Gateway are the Boston Acoustics MediaTheater, MicroMedia and the recently introduced BA635. About Boston Acoustics Founded in 1979, Boston Acoustics, Inc. (NASDAQ:BOSA), is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high performance speaker systems for home entertainment, automotive after market and computer environments. The company does not license its products or name, but manufactures its speakers systems to exacting standards with proprietary R&D tooling, state-of-the-art robotics and quality assurance testing. Boston Acoustics recently reported fiscal 1998 year-end net sales Net Sales The amount a seller receives from the buyer after costs associated with the sale are deducted. Notes: This amount is calculated by subtracting the following items from gross sales: merchandise returned for credit, allowances for damaged or missing goods, freight up 64% to $82.4 million from $50.3 million, and net income up 75% to $9.6 million from $5.5 million. Corporate headquarters are at 300 Jubilee Drive, Peabody, MA, 01960, USA. The company can be reached at 978.538.5000. Please visit http://www.bostonacoustics.com for online information. About Gateway Gateway, Inc. (NYSE:GTW), a Fortune 500 company founded in 1985, is a leading global direct marketer of PC products. The company has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Ireland and Malaysia, and employs more than 13,000 people worldwide. Gateway products and services consistently win top awards from leading industry publications. Revenue for the year 1997 was $6.3 billion. For further information you can visit Gateway at http://www.gateway.com. For further information on the Destination digital media computer convergence products, contact Gateway at 1-800-GATEWAY, visit the Destination Web site at http://www.destination.com, or for a live demonstration, visit a Gateway Country store nearest you. Destination is a registered trademark, and Gateway is a trademark of Gateway 2000, Inc.
CONTACT: Boston Acoustics
Stephanie Kellar
978-538-5166
stephanie.kellar@bostonacoustics.com
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