Seiki Reveals Technology Partnership With Bongiovi Acoustics

BERLIN, Sept. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- (IFA 2014) – As part of its ongoing product development plans to introduce new technology and improve overall quality of its display products, Seiki (www.seiki.com), a leading brand in the HD and emerging 4K Ultra HD display market, today announced its partnership with Bongiovi Acoustics, LLC, that will integrate the company's patented Digital Power Station (DPS) technology to every upcoming HD and 4K Ultra HD TV models.

The Seiki product development team is currently working with Bongiovi Acoustics team of audio engineers, programmers, software specialists and application specialists to introduce DPS technology by Q1 2015.

"Led by music industry legend Tony Bongiovi, Bongiovi Acoustics stands as one of the chief innovators in the music and motion picture recording industries for introducing technology that improves audio quality," said Chris Ng, deputy general manager at Seiki. "That same technology will now be available for Seiki customers to enjoy in our television products. When implemented, Bongiovi DPS technology will introduce a new level of audio quality rarely experienced at the price level of Seiki HD and 4K Ultra HD TVs."

"We're thrilled to be able to work with Seiki to bring their customers the very best in audio performance and create an enhanced listening experience," said Tony Bongiovi, managing director at Bongiovi Acoustics.

Prototype Seiki TV models featuring Bongiovi DPS will be demonstrated for the first time at IFA 2014 global trade show (Sept. 5 to 10) held in Messe Berlin, Germany. The Seiki brand will be showcased at the Tongfang Global exhibition booth located at Hall 25/105.

Bongiovi Acoustics DPS represents a genuine breakthrough in audio processing. The unique and powerful digital audio signal processor was developed by a team of audio engineers with more than 40 years of experience in the music and motion picture recording industries. Audio is digitally restored in real time, adding missing harmonics, improving clarity, presence, and bass resonance.

Additional benefits of the Bongiovi DPS digital audio signal processor include:

• Performance enhancements of audio system with audible results found in more costly systems
• Automatic volume control eliminates unwanted volume spikes during commercials
• Maximum audio efficiency in "acoustically hostile" high noise environments
• Greater control and a broader range of EQ capability
• Maximum reproduction of any signal source within the audio range of 30-15K+ cycles
• Speaker recognition and signal source adjustment to maximize speaker performance
• Improved audio intelligibility at very low volume levels

The Seiki HD and 4K Ultra HD TV models featuring Bongiovi DPS technology will be available through online and brick-and-mortar retailers, and suggested retail pricing will be announced closer to product availability.

About Bongiovi Acoustics (www.bongioviacoustics.com)
Bongiovi Acoustics is an operating entity of Bongiovi Media & Technology, Inc., a privately held company with offices at 649 SW Whitmore Dr., Port Saint Lucie, FL. The company generates revenues through licensing of its technology, joint ventures with strategic partners and also through sales, licensing, distribution and production agreements within the audio industry.

About Seiki
Seiki (pronounced "SAY-key") represents a new way of thinking in consumer electronics. Seiki offers straightforward, reliable digital entertainment experience that is affordably priced and backed by comprehensive customer support.

Featuring a one-year replacement warranty, Seiki markets a full range of high-definition LED televisions with 4K Ultra HD and Full HD 1080p resolutions. Seiki 4K Ultra HD TV was recognized and presented with the ninth annual POPULAR MECHANICS' Breakthrough Awards as one of the top ten products setting benchmarks in design and engineering today.

The company also markets an audio product line that includes multi-channel stereo sound bar solutions and portable Bluetooth^® speaker models. Seiki products are available at select authorized national in-store and online retailers. For more information about Seiki and its complete list of North American retail partners, please visit www.seiki.com.

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