Marantz Selects Spatializer N-2-2 For Its New Line Of DVD-Video Players

Spatializer Audio Laboratories announced today that Marantz has incorporated Spatializer N-2-2(TM) into its new line of DVD-Video players. Three models, DV-4000, DV-7000 and DV-18 will begin shipping worldwide in the first quarter 2000. This design win represents both the first license of Spatializer technology by Marantz and is yet another major global DVD brand to adopt Spatializer's N-2-2 technology which is fast becoming the de facto virtual surround sound standard in the DVD market.We are very pleased to welcome such a venerable brand as Marantz as a new member of the Spatializer family,"" stated Henry R. Mandell, Spatializer's interim CEO. ""Marantz has built its reputation over many years as a manufacturer of high quality consumer electronics. We are honored to have been selected as the new provider of virtual surround sound for their next line of DVD players. We look forward to building our relationship with Marantz by offering superior audio solutions worthy of the Marantz brand name.""Mr. Katsumi Shimoguchi, Vice President, General Manager, AV Division of Marantz commented, "" We were very much impressed by the virtual surround sound effect provided by Spatializer N-2-2. Spatializer N-2-2 delivers a natural and expansive surround sound effect without the need for several speakers spread over a large area. With such a fine effect from just two front speakers, and with many of our customers not owning multiple surround sound speaker systems, we believe N-2-2 is an important value added feature. We are very pleased to be working with Spatializer and look forward to a long, mutually beneficial relationship.""About Spatializer Audio LaboratoriesSpatializer Audio Laboratories, Inc. is a leading developer, licensor and marketer of next-generation technologies for the consumer electronics, computing and entertainment industries. The company's advanced audio technology is incorporated into consumer electronics audio, video and DVD products from global brand leaders including Toshiba, JVC, Panasonic, Hitachi, Mitsubishi, Samsung, Sanyo, Goldstar, Emerson, Zenith and Proton and in PC multimedia systems and peripherals from Apple, Dell, Gateway, Hewlett Packard, Sony, Fujitsu, Seiko-Epson, NEC, Micron and Labtec.About MarantzMarantz Japan Inc. is one of the leading providers of premium AV products, which cover widely the audio-visual market. These include Marantz brand audio equipment and audio-visual products jointly developed with Philips, in addition to professional-use equipment such as portable recorders and CD recording equipment. The company has a world wide sales network.

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