Polk Audio Announces New Line Of After-Market Multimedia Loudspeakers

Two Models Feature Digital Inputs

27-Jun-00

Polk Audio, Inc., a leading manufacturer of home and auto loudspeakers, 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 Audioís first generation multimedia speakers earned critical acclaim for their audio quality. The second-generation line features greatly improved performance, significantly lower prices and digital inputs (two models). Two of the models are five-piece, surround sound systems.The second generation AMR line of multimedia speakers consists of five models: AMR-150 - Five-piece subwoofer/satellite surround system- Two S/PDIF digital inputs as well as analog inputs- Compatible with all multi-channel digital and analog soundcards- Twoñway shielded front satellites with 3-inch midrange and 0.5-inch dome tweeter- Shielded surround satellites feature 3-inch full-range driver- Wall mount bracket supplied for surround satellites- Wood enclosure powered subwoofer features patented Power Portô venting technology for superior bass response with low port noise and distortion- Total system power: 57 watts continuous average (RMS), 114 watts peak- MSRP $169.95AMR100- Three-piece satellite/subwoofer system - S/PDIF digital input as well as analog input- Compatible with all digital and analog soundcards- Twoñway shielded satellites with 3-inch midrange and 0.5-inch dome tweeter- Wood enclosure powered subwoofer features patented Power Portô venting technology for superior bass response with low port noise and distortion- Total System Power: 41 watts continuous average (RMS), 82 watts peak- MSRP $109.95AMR90- Five-piece Sub/Sat surround system- Compatible with all multi-channel analog soundcards- Four shielded satellites with 2-inch full-range driver- Powered subwoofer with vented wood enclosure and 4-inch shielded driver- Wall mount brackets supplied for rear satellites- Total system power: 40 watts continuous average (RMS), 80 watts peak- MSRP $109.95AMR70- Three-piece satellite/subwoofer system with analog inputs- Full-range satellites with 3-inch shielded driver- Powered subwoofer with vented wood enclosure and 4-inch shielded driver- Total system power: 22 watts continuous average (RMS) 44 watts peak- MSRP $79.95AMR50- Three-piece satellite/subwoofer system with analog inputs- Full range satellites with 2-inch shielded driver- Powered subwoofer with vented wood enclosure and 4-inch shielded driver- Total system power: 19 watts continuous average (RMS) 38 watts peak- MSRP $59.95AMR50, 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 U.S. and Canada and direct on Polk Audioís Web site, 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. 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 U.S. and Canada.

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