Clarion Launches An All-New Amplifier Product Line

Clarion Launches An All-New Amplifier Product Line

Awesome Efficiency and Power Levels From Mild to Wild

GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of mobile entertainment systems, introduces an all-new family of amplifiers in 2006. The family of amplifiers feature similar cosmetics from entry level to high end and technologically enhanced features.

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Clarion's new full-line of amplifiers include three mono amplifiers, three two-channel and two four-channel amplifiers. This much selection makes it easy to design a system at any price point. Similar heatsinks allow various Clarion amps to be installed in the same system resulting in an integrated system.

"Our new amps have cutting edge styling and are feature rich," states Ralph Dominguez, Clarion's Senior Product Planning Manager. "Our all-new designs offer more power, have new LED indicators and built-in bridging capability, along with many other innovative features."

Clarion's DPX amplifier line includes strappable amps, DPX11500 and DPX1800 for up to 1500 watts. Auto impedance matching, means no switches or settings are required, it is automatically detected. Full range performance with low current draw, the DPX2250 is ideal for vehicles with limited electrical systems compacts and subcompacts.

The APX amplifier products offers, 60 or 90 watts of power by 2 channels, 60 or 90 watts by 4 channels and 300 watts by 1 channel.

Clarion's amplifiers have awesome efficiency for multiple power levels. All Amplifiers will be available in February 2006.

DPX11500 Features: M.S.R.P. $599.99
* Hybrid Mono Amplifier
* 1,500 Watts x 1 Channel in 1 -or 2-Ohm Load
* Crossover Slope
* Precise Frequency Selector
* Adjustable Phase Switch
* Variable Bass Extender
* Subsonic Filter
* Gold-Plated RCA Connectors
* Power MOS-FET Switching Transistors

DPX1800 Features: M.S.R.P. $499.99
* 800 Watts x 1 Channel in 1- or 2- Ohm Load
* Crossover Slope
* Precise Frequency Selector
* Adjustable Phase Switch
* Variable Bass Extender
* Subsonic Filter
* Gold-Plated RCA Connectors
* Power MOS-FET Switching Transistors

DPX2250 Features: M.S.R.P. $449.99
* 125 Watts x 2 Channels
* Crossover Slope
* Precise Frequency Selector
* Adjustable Phase Switch
* Variable Bass Extender
* Gold-Plated RCA Connectors
* Power MOS-FET Switching Transistors

Clarion's APX Series has all-new cosmetics, more power and new LED indicators.

APX1300 Features: M.S.R.P. $279.99
* 300 Watts x 1 Channels Continuous Power Output
* Gold-Plated RCA Connectors
* -12dB/Oct. Crossover Slope
* Bass Extender
* Power MOS-FET Switching Transistors
* Speaker Level Input

APX2120 Features: M.S.R.P. $209.99
* 60 Watts x 2 Channels Continuous Power Output
* Gold-Plated RCA Connectors
* -12dB/Oct. Crossover Slope
* Bass Extender
* Bridgeable Channel Modes
* Power MOS-FET Switching Transistors
* Speaker Level Input

APX4240 Features: M.S.R.P.$269.99
* 60 Watts x 4 Channels Continuous Power Output
* Gold-Plated RCA Connectors
* -12dB/Oct. Crossover Slope
* Bass Extender
* Bridgeable Channel Modes
* Power MOS-FET Switching Transistors
* Speaker Level Input

APX2180 Features: M.S.R.P. $299.99
* 90 Watts x 2 Channels
* Bass Extender Control (0~15dB @ 45Hz)
* Adjustable High/ Low Pass Crossover
* Mixed Mode Operation
* Built-in Bridging Capability
* MOS-FET Output Design
* Speaker Level Inputs

APX4360 Features: M.S.R.P. $449.99
* 90 Watts x 4 Channels
* Bass Extender Control (0~15dB @ 45Hz)
* Adjustable High/ Low Pass Crossover
* Mixed Mode Operation
* Built-in Bridging Capability
* MOS-FET Output Design
* Speaker Level Inputs

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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Source: Clarion Corporation of America

CONTACT: Angela Flynn of Clarion Corporation of America,
aflynn@clarion.com, or +1-248-991-3236

Web site: http://www.clarion.com/

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