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Audiovox Adds New Sirius Satellite Radio System for Vehicle and Home Application

'Systems Include a Receiver/Car Kit Combo, a Second Car Kit and a Home Unit'

LAS VEGAS, and HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Jan. 5 -- LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, 2006 CES, Audiovox Booth 11006-10506 -- Audiovox Corporation today unveiled their Sirius Satellite Radio system about which Tom Malone Senior VP, Sales said, "We have been successful with Sirius Systems from their inception, and the expansion of these new models, reflects how positive we feel about the trend toward satellite radio and what it can mean to our distribution base."

With the eminent arrival of shock-jock Howard Stern to the Sirius network in 2006, there has been a marked increase in subscriptions for Sirius service. "Satellite radio sales for Audiovox have been very strong this year and we believe that these new Sirius products should keep that momentum going," said Malone. "Our new receiver/car kit combo has features that enhance the satellite radio experience, like a large 5-line display and "Game Alert" which prompts you when your favorite NFL or other sports teams are being broadcast on Sirius."

The main Audiovox Sirius system features a Plug 'n Play Receiver and Car Kit (SIRCMB5) with an MSRP of $99.99, an optional second vehicle kit (SIRCK5) for $39.99 and an optional Home Kit (SIRHK5) for $39.99. All models utilize brackets instead of docks, a feature that, Malone feels, will appeal to dealers and their customers. "The brackets have a sleek, low profile, making them cosmetically appealing wherever they are installed," he said.

  The new Sirius Satellite Radio models are:

  -- Receiver/Car Kit Combo SIRCMB5: featuring a digital wireless FM
     transmitter with frequency selection throughout the FM band, Game Alert
     which prompts you when your favorite NFL or other sports teams are
     being broadcast on Sirius, Game Zone that lists all of the play-by-play
     games and scores by league, 5-line display to easily view all program
     content, "S" Seek which allows the user to capture and store their
     favorite programming (Artist/Song, Sports Team or Traffic City) and
     alert you when the content is playing and Jump Button which gives you
     In and Out access to local traffic. Remote control included.. MSRP:
     $99.99

  -- Second Car Kit SIRCK5: Sleek, low-profile mounting bracket, featuring
     power adapter, roof-mount antenna with 21-feet of cable.  (Available
     3.5mm jack to male RCA connector for integration into the vehicle audio
     system via Aux-In). MSRP: $39.99

  -- Home Kit SIRHK5: featuring AC power adapter, window sill antenna with
     21-feet of cable, audio output with 6-feet of RCA cable and weighted
     metal base.  MSRP: $39.99.

Audiovox Corporation is a leading international supplier and value added service provider in the consumer electronics industry. The Company conducts its business through subsidiaries and markets mobile and consumer electronics products both domestically and internationally under several of its own brands. It also functions as an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) supplier to a wide variety of customers, through several distinct distribution channels.

Audiovox Electronics Corporation (AEC), the company's wholly owned subsidiary is a recognized leader in the marketing of automotive entertainment, vehicle security and consumer electronics products. The company is number one in mobile video and places in the top ten of almost every category that it sells. Among the lines marketed by AEC are its mobile electronics products including mobile video systems, auto sound systems including satellite radio, vehicle security, and consumer electronics products such as portable DVD players, flat-panel TV's, extended range two-way radios, multi media products like MP 3 players, and home and portable stereos. The company markets its products through an extensive distribution network that includes power retailers, 12-volt specialists, mass merchandisers and an OE sales group. The company markets products under the Audiovox, Jensen, Acoustic Research, Advent, Code Alarm, Terk, Vogel's and Prestige brands. For additional information, visit our web site at www.audiovox.com.