Cambridge SoundWorks Expands Award-Winning Line of High-Performance Table Radios; Introduces HD Radio, Stylish Music Systems with iPod/MP3 Player Connectivity and Feature-Rich AM/FM Radios.DENVER -- Cambridge SoundWorks Cambridge SoundWorks is an North Andover, Massachusetts based consumer audio manufacturer and retailer. The company is a subsidiary of Creative Technology Ltd.. History Cambridge SoundWorks was founded in 1988 by Henry Kloss, an audio engineer and businessman. (R), an innovator and leader of the high-performance table radio category, today announced the most comprehensive expansion of its award-winning product line ever with the introduction of five new radio models, on display at the CEDIA CEDIA Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association CEDIA Cloned Enzyme Donor Immunoassay CEDIA Century Diamond EXPO in Denver, Colorado (Booth #579). The Company unveiled its first stereo radio using HD Radio(TM) technology, the SoundWorks(R) Radio 820HD. Also being introduced are two complete personal music systems that can connect to an iPod, ZEN, or other digital audio players, the SoundWorks Radio 735 and SoundWorks Radio CD 745; and a compact and stylish monaural See monophonic. AM/FM AM/FM Amplitude Modulation / Frequency Modulation AM/FM Auto-Mapping/Facilities Management radio, the SoundWorks Radio 705. The Company also introduced a ground-breaking component HD Radio tuner for under $300. All of the new products will be available for purchase in October and November. Cambridge SoundWorks is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Creative Technology Ltd (Nasdaq: CREAF CREAF Creative Technology Ltd (stock symbol) CREAF Centre de Recerca Ecològica i Aplicacions Forestals ). "Today's introduction of our new family of high performance table radios marks one of the most comprehensive launches in our history and continues our tradition of innovation in the category," said Rob Mainiero, general manager of Cambridge SoundWorks. "Our new line covers the full spectrum of price and technology, for casual listening or an audiophile-grade experience. Cambridge SoundWorks has a product that delivers just what you're looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. , from a fun and friendly, compact monaural table radio to personal music systems with iPod and ZEN connectivity to tabletop or component HD Radio." Crystal-clear Reception of HD Radio Broadcasting The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. The SoundWorks Radio 820HD is a stereo table radio that provides an ideal platform to enjoy crystal-clear reception with HD Radio(TM) technology and programming. The SoundWorks Radio 820HD was specifically designed to ensure the best reception possible of HD Radio broadcast. A unique-in-class telescoping antenna supports the FM band, while a generously large internal ferrite fer·rite n. 1. Any of a group of nonmetallic, ceramiclike, usually ferromagnetic compounds of ferric oxide with other oxides, especially such a compound characterized by extremely high electrical resistivity and used in computer memory antenna supports the AM band. As a result, the SoundWorks Radio 820HD will consistently deliver all HD Radio technology's great new features: FM channels with near-CD quality sound, AM radio with FM-quality sound, and extra HD2 multicast channels featuring expanded formats. Plus there's up-to-the-minute text information, such as artist and song IDs, traffic alerts, sports scores and more. All with no monthly subscription fees. True to Cambridge SoundWorks' heritage, the SoundWorks Radio 820HD is an acoustic marvel, sounding remarkably smooth and clear. It will even fill up a larger room with rich sound, yet it is compact enough to fit easily on a small table. A convenient auxiliary input allows owners the benefit of hearing their MP3, CD, DVD player A stand-alone device that plays DVDs. It contains a DVD drive and the electronics to decode the digital video. The device may play only manufactured DVDs, or it may be able to play DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs. DVD players are cabled to a TV or home theater system for display. , or PC playback reproduced with the same degree of clarity and accuracy. Retail price: $299.99. Available: November. Component HD Radio Tuner for Less than $300 The SoundWorks Tuner 850HD is a ground-breaking, component HD Radio tuner that will retail for under $300. Using Cambridge SoundWorks' new SoundWorks Tuner 850HD, a custom installer can create affordable, up-to-date systems that include the superior fidelity and enhanced programming of HD Radio(TM) technology. The SoundWorks Tuner 850HD comes configured for rack mounting and features 3 signal outputs (2 digital and 1 analog) for maximum installation versatility. An easy-to-use infrared remote control See IR remote control. is included for "line of sight" control. In addition, the tuner features a vocabulary of commands to support remote user interface panels common in custom installation. In addition to its "F" connector input for FM, the SoundWorks Tuner 850HD includes a sensitive external AM antenna on a generously long signal lead, allowing placement away from local sources of AM interference. Retail price: $299.99. Available: November. Complete, Personal Music Systems with iPod, ZEN Connectivity The SoundWorks Radio 735 and SoundWorks Radio CD 745 offer consumers complete personal music systems with the convenience and capability of attaching a dock for iPods, ZENS or other MP3 players, an AM/FM radio, CD/MP3-CD player (745 only), and more. For iPod users, a dock is included in the complete bundle and will charge the player when connected. A single remote which controls radio functions as well as iPod Navigation is also provided. The ZEN dock is available separately. Both models feature an AM/FM tuner with superb reception, display of RDS (1) (Remote Data Services) A set of programming interfaces from Microsoft that enables users to update data on the Internet or intranets from their ActiveX-enabled browser. information (when available) and 24 presets. The SoundWorks Radio CD 745 plays standard CDs or MP3-encoded CDs. The radios' convenient "AUX (AUXiliary) The DOS name for the first connected serial port. See DOS device names. See also A/UX. " input enables users to connect other audio sources. Programmable bass and treble controls adjust tonal balance for personal tastes. The radios also feature dual alarms for those who want a superior clock radio. The SoundWorks Radio 735 and SoundWorks Radio CD 745 reproduce music at its best - whether listening to digital music stored on an MP3 player, AM/FM radio, or CD/MP3-CDs. The SoundWorks Radios use Cambridge SoundWorks' award-winning, signature 2.1 speaker design, including built-in powered 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. . Driven by a frequency-contoured amplifier, the subwoofer provides deep and accurate bass response that no other table radio can match. Retail price: $299.99; $399.99, respectively, for complete iPod bundle. Available: October. Feature Rich AM/FM Radio From the kitchen or bedroom to the dorm or den, the monaural SoundWorks Radio 705 has a contemporary design that makes it look right at home virtually anywhere. While the controls are simple and intuitive, its performance is pure high-tech. The SoundWorks Radio 705 features a Cambridge SoundWorks custom-designed speaker element housed in a sturdy molded enclosure, supported by a flared bass vent. Its sound has the wide range and accuracy that are the hallmarks of all Cambridge SoundWorks radios. Both the FM and AM tuners in the SoundWorks Radio 705 feature high sensitivity and selectivity. Integral FM and AM antennas combine convenience with performance. A convenient AUX in jack makes the SoundWorks Radio 705 the ideal high fidelity high fidelity n. The electronic reproduction of sound, especially from broadcast or recorded sources, with minimal distortion. high playback unit for MP3, CD, DVD players, PC playback and more. It is also bedroom friendly; easy to use in the dark and can turn off on its own with its 30 minute SLEEP timer A sleep timer is a function on many modern televisions that shut off the power after a preset amount of time. The setting is usually made either from the remote control or the television menus. They are intended to allow viewers to watch as they fall asleep. feature. Retail price: $119.99. Available: October. Availability The new SoundWorks Radios will be available for purchase in October and November at Cambridge SoundWorks' retail locations, www.cambridgesoundworks.com, or by calling 1-800-FOR-HIFI. About Cambridge SoundWorks In addition to manufacturing over 70 different models of home theater An audio/video entertainment center that has a large-screen TV and hi-fi system with three speakers in the front (left, right and center) and left and right speakers in the rear. Starting in the early 1990s, video inputs were added to stereo receivers and preamplifiers. and multimedia loudspeakers, high performance radios and assorted audio products, Cambridge SoundWorks focuses its retail operations on home theater solutions, custom installation and is a leader in offering personal digital entertainment products including the widest array of MP3 players. The company sells its award-winning line through its retail stores, online at www.cambridgesoundworks.com and catalog operation at 1-800-FOR-HIFI. Cambridge SoundWorks has partnerships with some of the country's leading consumer electronics retailers, including Fry's Electronics Fry's Electronics is a specialty retailer of software, consumer electronics, computer hardware and household appliances with a chain of superstores headquartered in Silicon Valley. Starting with one store located in Sunnyvale, California, USA, the chain now boasts sales of $2. , 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. Famous for its Sound Blaster A very popular family of sound cards from Creative Labs. In the days of DOS, Sound Blaster was the de facto interface for gaming sounds. Monaural Sound Blaster cards were introduced in 1989, and stereo cards followed in 1992 (Sound Blaster Pro). (R) sound cards and for launching the multimedia revolution, Creative is now driving digital entertainment on the PC platform with products like its highly acclaimed ZEN portable media players. 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 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The name of this country. The United States, now thirty-one in number, are Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, . 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 and SoundWorks 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. |
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