Press Release: NetStreams’ StreamNet Technology Selected by Three Industry Leaders for IP Speakers

PRESS RELEASE

DENVER, CO – September 5, 2007 – NetStreams, the global leader in networked audio/video distribution based on Internet Protocol (IP), announced today that Triad and Sonance have chosen to license its’ patent-pending StreamNet technology to develop IP Speakers, and that Polk Audio would broaden its line of IP Ready speakers. Triad and Sonance’s IP Speakers will embedd StreamNet technology in the product, while Polk Audio’s IP Ready Speaker line additions will accept a StreamNet card (sold separately). NetStreams' patent-pending StreamNet technology enables manufacturers to deliver a complete audio and video distribution system over TCP/IP networks. StreamNet technology provides an end-to-end all digital solution with A/V signal synchronization, automatic device discovery and configuration, remote access for control, and software upgrades. All three companies will be demonstrating StreamNet Connected or StreamNet Ready speakers at the CEDIA Expo.

“Triad, Sonance, and Polk Audio are all market leaders and for them to choose StreamNet technology to bring to market their IP Speakers is a resounding
endorsement of NetStreams’ technological leadership in audio distribution over TCP/IP,” said Kevin Reinis, NetStreams’ President and CEO. “IP-Based Multi-Room Entertainment is the wave of the future and only NetStreams’ StreamNet technology provides it today.”

StreamNet technology was developed by NetStreams to optimize transmission of audio over an IP network. StreamNet enables speaker manufacturers to transform what is today an audio rendering device into an audio distribution system without adding any specialized new components to their product portfolio, the only addition is a network switch, available from many networking manufacturers. This truly creates a new category for the speaker manufacturer, linking them tightly into the application value chain instead of being the passive box at the end of a lot of very expensive electronics and wiring.



Triad will add the StreamNet technology to its entire line of speakers in Q1 2008, and all speakers will carry the StreamNet Connected logo. “We’ve explored many potential solutions on the market and we chose to license NetStreams’ StreamNet technology for three compelling reasons,” said Larry Pexton, President of Triad Speakers, Inc. “First, there’s no question that the future of our industry is directly tied to IP networks . . . every component will soon have an IP address and NetStreams is leading the way by providing the ultimate in audio performance with their StreamNet technology. Second, by embedding StreamNet technology, we’re able to deliver exceptional performance by eliminating passive filters and replacing them with active DSP-Based crossovers. Finally, our StreamNet Connected IP-Based speakers can be controlled from any third party control system on the market.”

Sonance will begin developing a line of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers for use in IP audio distribution systems. The products will be brought to market in 2008 and will be compatible with both NetStreams’ audio distribution systems as well as control systems from other vendors. “We believe IP audio distribution provides many benefits in the custom installation environment and we expect it to grow rapidly in acceptance. Sonance is excited to partner with NetStreams, a leading innovator in IP distribution of audio/video, to develop this technology for our loudspeakers,” said Shawn Sugarman CEO of Sonance.

StreamNet Connected IP Speakers and the NetStreams’ DigiLinX distributed architecture make for a very environmentally efficient solution – possibly the most environmentally efficient Multi-Room Audio system on the planet. The total system including the StreamNet modules therefore contains approximately 5.1 lbs of copper and contributes about 20.4 lbs of carbon dioxide gas to the environment. A similar analog system contributes some 200 lbs of carbon dioxide or about 10x more than the StreamNet connected system.

“Polk Audio was the first to market with two IP Ready Speaker models in 2006, and we are pleased to announce that we will be shipping two additional IP Ready Speaker models: the SC80ipr in-ceiling model and the SC85ipr in-wall models in November,” said Al Baron, product line manager for Polk Audio. “When the NetStreams’ SpeakerLinX SL250 is attached to these products, the speakers will deliver a level of performance not seen before at that price point.” The two new IP Ready products will carry the StreamNet Ready logo and will feature a switch to bypass the passive crossover when the StreamNet card is inserted. Both models will replace the current SC80 and SC85 models in the Polk Audio line up.

Visitors to the CEDIA show can see all manufacturers IP Speakers on display in their booth as well as the NetStreams booth (#930).

About StreamNet
NetStreams' patent-pending StreamNet technology enables licensees to deliver complete IP-based audio/video distribution solutions over TCP/IP networks. StreamNet technology provides an end-to-end IP ecosystem for plug-n-play connectivity, A/V signal synchronization, high performance A/V reproduction, automatic device discovery and configuration, network control, and more. All products that carry the ‘StreamNet Connected’ logo are interoperable, enabling easy integration of audio/video and control products from multiple manufacturers. StreamNet provides a stable, easily expandable platform and toolset for future products and new applications. StreamNet enables manufacturers to deliver the future of A/V and IT convergence today. For more information, visit http://www.streamnetconnected.com.

About NetStreams
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NetStreams delivers the Ultimate IP A/V Experience by distributing high definition audio and video over TCP/IP networks. NetStreams' products, designed for commercial and residential use, offer unprecedented levels of performance, functionality, simplicity, reliability, and expandability. By combining audio/video content, meta-data and control signals into one stream and incorporating industry standards, NetStreams solutions are a smart investment. NetStreams is enabling the future of IP A/V – today.

For additional information on NetStreams and its innovative products, please visit http://www.netstreams.com.


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