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Al & Ed's Autosound Navigates a Sizzlin' Summer Sweepstakes for an All-'N-One 'Souped-Up' Spectacular With 'ALL-N1'

Leading Mobile Electronics Specialist Gears Up Summer With More Than $100,000 in Prizes, Including a Sizzlin' 2004 'ALL-N1' Scion xB

VAN NUYS, Calif., July 26 -- Al & Ed's Autosound, California's largest mobile electronics and communications specialist, is cranking up the heat this summer with the "ALL-N1" Sweepstakes Spectacular. More than $100,000 in prizes will be given away, including a grand prize drawing of a fully-equipped 2004 Scion xB, complete with a state-of-the-art Pioneer AVIC-N1 system that integrates audio, video, navigation and vehicle performance information into an "ALL-N1" unit and "souped-up" with an additional Al & Ed's custom professional installation of the latest Pioneer components.

To make this super sweepstakes even hotter than August in Death Valley, 15 lucky winners will each receive a Pioneer AVIC-N1, while more than 100 people will win a $500 gift card toward the purchase of an AVIC-N1 system at any one of the 27 Southern California Al & Ed's locations.

"The summer months have always been the prime season for the California car culture to flourish and since 1954, Al & Ed's has always hit the season full-throttle to give Southern California travelers the hottest and most advanced products," said Al & Ed's own "Mr. Mobile Electronics," John Haynes. "And with fun programs like the 'ALL-N1' Sweepstakes, everyone has the chance to cruise in a customized ride by the best in the business."

To create the super sweepstakes grand prize, Al & Ed's installers first started with a floor model Scion xB and then installed a state-of-the-art AVIC-N1 system. Next, an extreme audio system was added to support the style and function of the modern system, beginning with a brand new Pioneer amplifier to give the sound system a kick of power, then new Pioneer subwoofers for an extra boost of bass to get the car bumping and finally, new Pioneer speakers to bring the system altogether, crowning the "ALL-N1" to its namesake.

Registration forms for the hottest summer sweepstakes this side of the Sahara are available now at all Southern California Al & Ed's locations and at www.al-eds.com. The sweepstakes simmers to a halt on September 3, 2004 and all entries must be received by September 2, 2004. Weekly winners will be drawn at random. Official contest rules and restrictions apply, and can be viewed online at http://al-eds.com/.

ABOUT PIONEER'S AVIC-N1

Revolutionizing mobile navigation and entertainment systems, the AVIC-N1 is designed to excel in four key areas: Navigation, entertainment, system performance and safety. Each of these areas is not new individually, but it is a first to have them all together in one integrated system. Whether it's locating one of the 12 million points of interest on the navigation system, having the kids settle down to watch their favorite DVD right where they left off from the previous ride, monitoring the automobile's performance from speed and slope indicator to measuring the G-forces of acceleration, braking and cornering, or even accessing the rear-view camera image, the AVIC-N1 will turn the smallest trip to the store into an expedition of excitement. For more information, visit http://avic-n1.com/.

ABOUT AL & ED'S AUTOSOUND

Founded in 1954, Al & Ed's Autosound has grown to become the largest mobile electronics and communications specialist with more than 27 Southern California stores. As a recognized leader in the mobile electronics industry, Al & Ed's Autosound has been an instrumental partner in the pioneering of innovations such as FM radio for cars, cassette players for cars and the first car alarms, and is viewed within the mobile electronics industry as a barometer for the industry in Southern California. Additionally, the company is ranked as one of the top 500 franchising opportunities in the world, according to Entrepreneur Magazine. The Entrepreneur Magazine 2004 Franchise 500 rankings additionally ranked Al & Ed's as the #3 franchise in the "Miscellaneous Automotive Products and Services" category and 430th overall. For more information, visit www.al-eds.com.