Crystal View™ Debuts Sound-Art, A Plasma Display Loudspeaker Solution Featuring Snell Acoustics Technology

Provides Stylish Plasma Display Audio Solution That Eliminates The Need For Separate Front Loudspeakers

LAS VEGAS, NV, JANUARY 8, 2004 - Crystal View has introduced Sound-Art,
a custom bezel that transforms their CVP-43 and CVP-50 plasma displays into
complete audio-video solutions that will satisfy home theater enthusiasts and interior designers alike.

Serving as an attractive extended bezel, Sound-Art integrates a high-end loudspeaker system that provides the custom installer with a unique audio-video plasma display package that previously has never before been available from one manufacturer.

The Crystal View CVP-43 HD and CVP-50HD plasma displays are both available with the Sound-Art solution for suggested retail price of $12,995 and $16,995 respectively. A clear-coated, black gloss finish is standard, however a wide range of custom colors and finishes, including a selection of real wood veneers, are also available.

Sound-Art is the result of collaboration between Crystal View and Snell Acoustics and features a no-compromise, 2-way loudspeaker design. Each side of Sound-Art integrates two 5.25-inch woofers and a 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter, arranged in a D’Appolito Array, named for Snell’s chief engineer. The result is full range performance from 70Hz to 20kHz at levels up to 103dB, using amplifiers from 25 to 150 watts.

Sound-Art’s frame matches the 3- 7/8ths depth of the Crystal View plasma display panels. The frame is machined from a solid block of furniture grade,
MDF wood. The speaker enclosures use Snell’s Quiet Box technology, where inner and outer cabinet layers sandwich a damping layer of Noise Killer™,
for a high level of structural integrity and smooth bass response, even at loud volumes.

Crystal View, which unveiled Sound-Art during their December 2003 New England dealer-training event, reported extremely positive feedback from both sale reps and dealers. John Brusa, of ImageTech Home Theater Systems in Framingham MA says, “Sound-Art better enables us to sell a client on transforming a small room into a home theater, especially if the homeowner or interior designer doesn’t want speaker components on the front wall.”

Crystal View Sales and Marketing VP David Wolff says, “Crystal View has always strived to provide the best home theater video products. Sound-Art represents the best possible audio solution to perfectly complement our plasma products and is guaranteed to please both the interior design-conscious homeowner and home theater enthusiast alike. Now, everybody wins.”

Snell Acoustics Sales and Marketing VP Bob Graffy added, “We have been looking into plasma speaker solutions for a while, and have found the thin, architectural approach to be lacking. This is the first product that offers impactful, theater-like performance. What a beautiful way to make real speakers disappear!”

Sound-Art will be prominently displayed at the 2004 CES in the Snell Acoustics booth (number 16421) located in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Company Background
Crystal View was formed in June 2002 by Gary Guidi, President of HI-REZ Projections- a company that has been specializing in CRT projector service
and remanufacturing since 1992, and David Wolff, former General Manager of Vidikron of America- a company that sold high quality front projection systems. Crystal View presently markets CRT and single lens DLP front projection systems and plasma displays.

In September 2002, Crystal View acquired the Madrigal Imaging brand from The Harman Consumer Systems Group and continues to service and provide new products to Madrigal Imaging dealers. For additional information about Crystal View, phone the company toll-free at (888) 523-6300 or visit them on the web at: www.crystalviewinc.com.