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Klipsch Debuts Flagship Reference Premiere Speakers at CES 2015

INDIANAPOLIS, IN AND LAS VEGAS, NV – JANUARY 5, 2015 – LV CC, CENT RAL HALL,
BOOTH 10428 -

the debut of its Reference Premiere series at the 2015 International Consumer Electronic s Show
(CES). The 10 new passive loudspeakers serve as the Company’s flagship Reference speaker line
and bring the latest in advanced acoustic engineer ing and industrial design to t he le gendary
Reference name.

The Reference Premier e series consists of three floorstanding speakers (R P-280F, RP-260F and
RP-250F), two monitors (RP-160M and RP-150M), three center chann el sp eakers (RP-450C, RP­440C and RP-250C), and two s urr ounds (RP-250S and RP-240S).

paired with Tractrix Horn-loaded LT S t w eet er s c ombines for speaker effi ci enc y that is highest in its
class. Unique materials have been applied in the ongoing p ur suit of ultra-low distortio n design. The
horn’s outer layer is silico n-based rubber, which eli m inates resonance of the horn housing,
improving detail and resolution.

Each model, with exceptio n of the sur r ounds, is available in ebony or cherry wood grain polym er
finish with a brushed black polymer veneered baffle and spu n copper woofers. The sur rounds are
available in the brushed bl ack polymer veneer finish only . Removable cloth-woven grilles attach
magnetically for an elegan t t r ansit ion from powerful showstopper t o discrete performance pie ce.

“We have a singular mission for the Reference Premiere series, which is to blow the doors off the
expectations of our loyal f oll ow ing,” said Mark Casavant , senior vice president of product
development for Klipsch. “This new lineup delivers the ultimate realism and intimacy associat ed with
the live music experience. It’s an outstanding new experience that will stun au diophiles and music
lovers alike.”

Klipsch, a leading global speaker and headphone manufacturer, announced today

All Reference Premiere loudsp eakers feature proprietar y
90°x90° Hybrid Tractrix® Horn technology coupled with
Linear Travel Suspensio n ( LTS) t itanium tweeters to
produce the most effective r elease of sound waves for
clean, natural listening e xperiences. The LTS tw eeters
have been a hallmark in the prev ious Reference
generations and ensure minimized distortion for e nhanced,
detailed performance. Reference Premiere speakers fully
embody the ideals of Klip sch design philosophy: low
distortion, high efficienc y, flat frequency response, b r oad
dynamic range and contr olled directivity.

Providing remarkable low -frequency response with m in imal
cone breakup or distort ion are the speakers’
Cerametallic™ Woo fers. The r edesigned woofers are
coupled with ceramic mot or structur es—a design that when

Reference Premiere speakers cover U.S. MSRP price points ranging from $800 to $1,350 for a pair
of floorstanding spea kers, $500 to $600 for a pair of monitors, $450 to $650 for a center channel,
and $325 to $450 each for surrounds.

Klipsch is demonstrating two concept Reference Premiere 5. 1 s ystems at CES—one that supports
playback of Dolby Atmos
with WiSA

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technology. Dolby Atmos makes sound come alive from all directions, includi ng

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soundtracks incorpor at ing overhead object bases audio and a second

overhead, to fill the home theater with astonishing clarit y, power, detail, and depth. Klipsch speakers
have been preferred by many movie theatre installations supporting Dolby Atm os given their high­efficiency, low distortion and controlled directivity. Klipsch is bringin g this ground-breaking
achievement and its advanced cinema expertise to the home theater environment.

The WiSA-enabled Reference Premiere system showcas es a wireless high resolution, interoperable,
multi-channel audio system, which eliminates the need for a traditional A/V receiver. As a Wireless
Speaker & Audio Association (WiSA) member, Klipsch supports the association in pro m ot ing t he
broad adoption of WiSA product interoperability.

The Reference Premier e series is available for dem o at Klipsch’s CES booth in the Las Vegas
Convention Center’s Central Hall at booth 10428 and will be available for purchase t hr ough
authorized retailers and Kl ipsch.com in January 2015. For more information about Klipsch at CES,
please visit http://CES.Klipsch.com. For more on the brand and its products, v isit www.klipsch.com

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About Klipsch Premium Speak ers
For over 65 years, Klipsch has designed premium spea ker s for those who are passionate about
great sound. Company founder Paul W. Klipsch started t his le gacy in 1946, and it continues t oday
with sheer commitment t o innovation and delivering t he w or ld ’s most powerful, detailed and
emotional sound reproduction. Today, the brand’s di verse product portfolio en compasses home
theater, professional cinema, installed whole-ho use contracting, commercial, computer speakers,
soundbars, wireless portable speakers and headphones. A s one of the first U.S. loudspeaker
companies, Klipsch cont in ues to be the high-performa nce brand of choice for audioph iles and home
theater aficionados aroun d the world. Klipsch Group, Inc . is also a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX
International Corporatio n ( NA SDAQ: VOXX).

About Dolby Atmos

Dolby Atmos delivers capt iv ating sound that places and moves specific sounds anywher e in the
room, including overhead, to bring entertainment al i ve all around the audience. Since its introduction
in the cinema in 2012, Dolby At mos h as been embraced by all the ma jor Hollywood studios, 11
Academy Award® winning directors, and 23 Academy Award-winning sound mixers, among others.
Now, entertainment enthusiasts are able to enjoy Dolby Atmos in their h ome theaters. For more
information on Dolby At m os, please click here

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About the WiSA Association
Established in 2011 and headquartered in San Fran cisco, California, the Wireless Speaker & Audio
(WiSA) Association is an indust r y group dedicated to bringing the industry’s only fully inter operable,
high resolution, multi-channel wireless audio capability to consumer and pro fes sional products. The
Association is responsible for developing technical specifications, performing interoperability
compliance testing of WiSA-certified products, sup porting members with mar ket ing campaigns and
promoting the broad adop tion of WiSA product interoper ability. For more information about the WiSA
Association, visit www.wisaassociation.org

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