Infinity Systems Introduces Prelude® Forty Ultimate-Performance Loudspeaker at CEDIA Expo 2008

WOODBURY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At CEDIA Expo 2008, Infinity Systems announced the introduction of its Prelude^® Forty, its new flagship loudspeaker that combines striking design with exceptional sound quality. Created to commemorate the company’s 40th anniversary, Prelude Forty features unique slim-profile styling, and incorporates the most advanced Infinity^® engineering innovations available to achieve extraordinary musical realism.

The Prelude Forty has a sleek, elegantly proportioned tapered and curved design, and will be available in three attractive finishes: high-gloss black, real-wood cherry and rosewood.

To achieve its superior sonic accuracy and musicality, the Prelude Forty employs multiple, proprietary Maximum Radiating Surface™ (MRS™) flat-panel drivers utilizing exclusive Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm (CMMD^®) material; an improved CMMD tweeter with frequency response that extends beyond 40kHz; dual side-firing CMMD woofers; premium-grade internal components; and many additional enhancements.

In addition to numerous sonic benefits, the MRS driver’s tall, narrow shape allows the Prelude Forty to have a much narrower width and slimmer profile than do conventional loudspeakers.

The Prelude Forty offers an ideal combination of natural vocal and instrumental reproduction, a smooth, accurate tonal balance both on- and off-axis, precise imaging across a three-dimensional soundstage, and wide dynamic range. It is created to satisfy demanding audiophiles and design-conscious consumers alike.

The Infinity Prelude Forty loudspeaker will be available in September 2008 at a suggested retail price of $6,000 each.

About Infinity Systems

Infinity Systems is a unit of Harman International Industries, Incorporated (www.harman.com). Harman International designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment products for the automotive, consumer and professional markets, and maintains a strong presence in the Americas, Europe and Asia, employing more than 11,000 people worldwide. The Harman International family of brands includes AKG^®, Audioaccess^®, Becker^®, BSS^®, Crown^®, dbx^®, DigiTech^®, Harman Kardon^®, Infinity^®, JBL^®, Lexicon^®, Mark Levinson^®, Revel^®, QNX^®, Soundcraft^® and Studer^®. Harman International’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “NYSE: HAR.”

Infinity, Prelude, CMMD (patent nos. 6,327,372 and 6,404,897), AKG, Audioaccess, Becker, BSS, Crown, dbx, DigiTech, Harman Kardon, JBL, Lexicon, Mark Levinson, Revel, QNX, Soundcraft and Studer are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries.

Maximum Radiating Surface (patent pending), MRS, Constant Acoustic Impedance and CAI are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

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