Acoustic Research Launches AirPlay Audio System

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International CES, Center Hall, Booth 10404-10415 -- Acoustic Research (AR), a wholly owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX), today unlocks the wireless potential built into virtually every iPad®, iPhone®, and iPod® touch, with their AirPlay Audio System. Now your iTunes® playlists can get high quality AR sound and stream your music wirelessly. Simply plug in the AR audio system to any 12-volt outlet, connect it to your WiFi network and instantly stream music wirelessly from any iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch in your network. The AR system keeps control in the palm of your hand as you continue using your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch to control the music.

"Acoustic Research has a history of design, innovation and technology, and our new AirPlay audio system continues this tradition," stated David Geise, President of Audiovox Accessories Corporation. "AirPlay is a proprietary protocol suite developed by Apple and licensed to partners like us that allows wireless streaming of audio, video, and photos, together with related metadata between devices over a Wi-Fi network.  In addition to adding AR quality sound, we've designed a great looking, high style piece that is simple to set up."

The AirPlay Audio System by Acoustic Research is better than traditional docking and other wireless devices because you can control your music from your Apple iOS device, giving you freedom as a full-function User Interface (UI) remote. It also allows you to get music from multiple Apple devices.  iTunes music libraries are capable of playing music away from the PC and it is simple to use (no pairing, always ready).  You get high quality audio over Wi-Fi, with no use of dongles. You can also link up multiple audio speakers through your house and stream/control your audio files from any room in your home. The ARAP50 will be available in the spring of 2012, with a suggested retail price of $199.99.

"The AirPlay Audio System not only lets you hear your music libraries everywhere and anywhere in your home, it also delivers unsurpassed AR quality sound," said Geise. "This powerful AR audio system can turn any user into the 'house' DJ."

The Acoustic Research brand is marketed by Audiovox Accessories Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corp. (NASDAQ: VOXX).

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About Audiovox Accessories Corporation (AAC)

Audiovox Accessories Corporation (AAC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX), a leading, global supplier of premium speaker systems, consumer electronics products and consumer electronics accessories.   The Company is the number one, premium high-end loudspeaker company in the world, the number one universal remote supplier and is also a recognized leader in the marketing of connectivity and antenna products.   Its extensive distribution network includes power retailers and all of the big box stores as well as many of the country's largest home improvement chains.

Audiovox Accessories Corporation (AAC) possesses a strong brand portfolio and its products ranks among the top ten in almost every category in which they sell.  Brands include RCA®, Jensen®, Terk®, Acoustic Research®, Advent® and SURFACE.

Headquartered in Carmel, IN and with offices in Canada, AEC has a robust international footprint through Audiovox Germany with multiple locations in Europe. For additional information, please visit our Web site at www.voxxintl.com and click on RCA or Acoustic Research for specific product info.

About VOXX International Corporation:

VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX).  The Company that began as Audiovox over 45 years ago has morphed into a worldwide leader in many automotive and consumer electronics and accessories categories, and now into premium high-end audio.  The Company's brands hold leading market positions across a wide-spectrum of consumer and automotive segments.

Today, VOXX International is a global company ... with an extensive distribution network that includes some of the world's Fortune 500 companies and an international footprint in Europe, Asia, Mexico and South America, and a growing brand portfolio, which is now comprised of over 30 trusted brands including Audiovox®, Klipsch®, RCA®, Invision®, Jensen®, Acoustic Research®, Jamo®, Energy®, Mac Audio®, Magnat®, Heco®, Schwaiger®, and Oehlbach®.  The Company continues to drive innovation throughout all of its subsidiaries, and maintains its commitment to exceeding the needs of the consumers it serves.  For additional information, please visit our Web site at www.voxxintl.com.

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