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Polk’s VM Speakers Sound As Polished As They Look

Versatile Speaker Selection Features Narrow Baffles For Easy Placement, Theater-Size Performance

LAS VEGAS, NV, January 7, 2008 – Polk Audio today announced that its new VM Series of loudspeakers, originally introduced at the 2007 CEDIA Expo, is shipping as of this month.

Polk designed the VM Series to bring equally impeccable standards of performance and aesthetics to any room. Consisting of one floorstanding model and two wall/stand/shelf-mounted models, VM Series models feature Narrow Baffle Geometry in satin-finished, extruded aircraft aluminum cabinets.

"The VM Series gives consumers an amazing amount of versatility," said Al Baron, Polk Audio’s Product Line Manager for the VM Series. "Their narrow profiles help them blend with, rather than dominate almost any decor, while the miniscule [4¼"] depth of the wall/shelf-mounted models make them the perfect complement to Plasma displays. Contrary to their physical design, however, their sonic output is huge.”

All three VM Series models feature Polk's proprietary Dynamic Balance™ mineral-filled polypropylene drivers and 1" ferro-fluid–cooled anodized aluminum tweeters. All three models are magnetically shielded.

The tall, slender (49" H x 6" W x 6" D) floor-standing VM30 (MSRP $1,149.95 each) features two separate acoustic chambers. The upper chamber contains two 4" midrange drivers and a 1" aluminum dome tweeter. The lower chamber has four 4" bass drivers and four critically tuned 4" planar bass radiators, giving the slender speaker far greater driver area than a 10" driver, while keeping the motor strength-to-mass ratio high. The net result is faster, more efficiently controlled bass.

At half the height of the VM30, the 25 ¼" H x 5 7/8" W by 4 ¼" D VM20 (MSRP $529.95 each) is an ideal on-wall companion to flat-panel displays. By pairing a 1" aluminum dome tweeter with two 4" mid-woofers and two 4" planar radiators, the small loudspeaker delivers startlingly powerful full-range sound. Wall/shelf mounts are included, and floor stands or table cradles with tempered glass bases are available.

The 11" H x 4 1/8" W x 4 ¼" D VM10 (MSRP $329.95 each) can be used as L/C/R or surround speakers, making it an ideal complement to the VM30 and VM20. It incorporates two 3" mid-woofers and a 1" aluminum dome tweeter. Wall/shelf mounts are included and a handsome stand with tempered glass base is available for table or shelf mounting. Whether used in pairs, mixed and matched for multi-channel systems, or purchased as complete systems with Polk's DSW MicroPRO subwoofers, the VM Series loudspeakers deliver visually stylish, musically powerful sonics to any room.

About Polk Audio

Polk Audio is an award-winning designer and manufacturer of high performance audio products and the largest audio brand of Directed Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ, DEIX). Founded in 1972 by three Johns Hopkins University graduates, Polk Audio holds over 50 patents for advances in audio design and technology. Polk's products include loudspeakers and electronic components for home, auto and marine applications, the first satellite radio home component tuner, the world's first audiophile-grade active IP-addressable loudspeaker, the first THX Ultra2 Certified in-ceiling loudspeaker, and I-Sonic-the first entertainment system to include HD radio, XM Connect & Play capability and a DVD player. Polk products are available through authorized specialist consumer electronics retailers worldwide. For more information and the location of a Polk retailer or distributor in your area visit the www.polkaudio.com or call us at 1-800-377-7655 (USA and Canada). Outside of North America call +1 (410) 358-3600.