Clarion's 2006 Audio Source Units Have an All-New Look and Feel with the Same Great Sound You Expect

GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 5, 2006 -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of mobile entertainment systems, introduces all-new base level audio source units. The source units feature sound enhancement features such as Z-Enhancer and Magna Bass EX.

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Clarion's introductory model DB165 features 180 Watts of maximum power output, 2-channel RCA outputs and even has a detachable faceplate.

Clarion's DB265MP offers the same power rating, display and sound enhancement features as the DB165 but with the addition of MP3 playback capability. "Our new source units have a refreshingly sleek all-new appearance," states Ralph Dominquez, Clarion's Senior Product Planning Manager.

  Clarion's 2006 all-new source units will be available in early 2006.

  XA311 AM/FM/Cassette Player With C-Bus Control         M.S.R.P. $129.99
  -- 160 Watts of Maximum Music Power (40 Watts x 4 Channels)
  -- Green Segment LCD Display
  -- Auto Reverse Cassette Player
  -- Magi-Tune Tuner with 20FM/5AM Presets
  -- Rotary Volume Knob
  -- Z-Enhancer
  -- 2-Channel RCA Output
  -- C-Bus Control of Optional CD Changer

  DB165 AM/FM/CD Controller                              M.S.R.P. $199.99
  -- 180 Watts of Maximum Music Power (45 Watts x 4 Channels)
  -- High Contrast Negative LCD with 13 Segments x 8
  -- CD Receiver with CDR/RW Playback
  -- Magi-Tune Tuner with 18FM/6AM Presets
  -- Z-Enhancer
  -- Magna Bass EX
  -- 2-Channel RCA Output
  -- Active Screen Savers

  DB265MP AM/FM/CD/MP3 Controller                        M.S.R.P. $219.99
  -- 180 Watts of Maximum Music Power (45 Watts x 4 Channels)
  -- High Contrast Negative LCD with 13 Segments x 8
  -- CD Receiver With Built-In MP3 Playback
  -- Magi-Tune Tuner with 18FM/6AM Presets
  -- Z-Enhancer
  -- Magna Bass EX
  -- 2-Channel RCA Output
  -- Active Screen Savers

  ADB340MP AM/FM/Cassette/CD/MP3 Double Din Controller   M.S.R.P. $479.99
  -- 200 Watts of Maximum Music Power (50 Watts x 4 Channels)
  -- Flip Down Control Panel with LCD Display
  -- Graphic Screen Savers
  -- CD Receiver With Built-In MP3 Playback
  -- Full Logic Cassette with Auto Reverse
  -- 18FM/6AM Presets
  -- Magna Bass EX
  -- 3 Band Graphic EQ
  -- 2-Channel RCA Output
  -- Auxiliary Input
  -- Active Screen Savers

  About Clarion:

Clarion Corporation of America has its headquarters in Gardena, California and is a subsidiary of Tokyo based Clarion Company Ltd. ranked among the top 100 Global OEM Suppliers by Automotive News. Clarion, an international leader in car audio and electronics since 1940, is positioned as the number one independent car audio manufacturer. Clarion conducts research, development, engineering, design, manufacturing, sales and marketing of vehicle entertainment, navigation, communications and security products for the automotive and recreational vehicle environments. Clarion has over 9,000 employees worldwide and 24 factories in 10 countries, with marketing and sales affiliates in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia. Clarion is located on the Web at http://www.clarion.com/ .

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