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OSD Audio Ships Much Anticipated 8” Wireless Outdoor Rock SpeakersBrea, Calif., July 1, 2011 — OSD Audio, a Southern California-based manufacturer of whole-house audio products, announced the official release of the OSD-WR800 rock speaker pair. One of only a handful of 8” wireless rock speakers on the market, the OSD WR800 will have an introductory price of $299.95. “There are a few models similar to our new 8” wireless rock speaker but they’re priced much higher than the WR800, “ notes” Tim Leahy, OSD Audio’s Director of North American Sales. “Our goal was to create a bigger more accurate sound utilizing the advantages of a wireless connection. This speaker is the ideal combination of performance and value.” The OSD-WR800 all-weather wireless rock speaker is an easy and effective way to bring sound outdoors without having to run wires directly from the source. Utilizing the 2.4 GHz-2.48 GHz frequency, which is less likely to experience interference from other wireless devices like cordless phones, the WR800 boasts a range of up to 300 feet (unobstructed) and easily connects to iPods, MP3 players, A/V receivers, computers, or other source equipment. The heart of the OSD-WR800, however, is its beefy 8" polypropylene cone woofer with butyl rubber surround for superb bass response, a feature often lacking in wireless speakers. Combined with 50W power handling, the OSD-WR800 is poised to become one of the best selling wireless rock speakers on the market. ”Getting good audio in open spaces can be a real challenge,” concludes Leahy. “We’re fortunate, however, to have a lot of experience in building outdoor audio products. The WR800 is the new flagship in our extensive wireless speaker lineup.” This system comes with a pair of rock speakers, 2.4 GHz transmitter, AC adapter, AC power supply for the main speaker, remote control with 80ft range (unobstructed), speaker wire to connect the two speakers, and a choice of two audio cables depending on the source you choose. MSRP is $499.95 with a special introductory sale price of $299.00.The WR800 is available in either canyon brown or granite grey. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OSD Audio Releases Line Matching Amplifier TransformerAn industry first and truly innovative product, the OSD MTR-500 converts an 8-ohm amplifier output to 70V/100V, making it ideal for situations that require running multiple pairs of 70V speakers to a single 8-ohm amplifier.Brea, Calif., March 28, 2011— OSD Audio, a Southern California-based manufacturer of whole-house audio products, announced the release of MTR-500 70V/100V Amplifier/Transformer. A unique problem-solver for consumer and commercial applications, the MTR-500 coverts an 8-ohm amplifier to a 70V/100V amp, thus allowing multiple pairs of 70V speakers to be run to a single amplifier. “A lot of folks don’t know about the OSD Audio MTR-500 Amp/Transformer but it’s a great product,” notes Dustin Hodges of OSD Audio. “Its main application is to take a typical 8 ohm amplifier and turn it into a 70V amplifier, which could be vey useful for commercial, residential and even pro audio installations.” Hodges points our different scenarios where the MTR-500 would be helpful, for example expanding a business or retail establishment where more speakers must be added to the existing audio system. By connecting the MTR-500 amp transformer to the inputs of the existing 8-ohm amp, the installer can run additional 70V speakers with transformer taps without having to add another amp. The output of the MTR becomes a high impedance or 70V transformer. Customers who wish to add 8-ohm speakers can purchase the OSD Audio 70V Commercial Distribution Line Transformer or the weather-resistant version for outdoor use. “The MTR-500 lets you connect up to eight pairs of 70V speakers without worrying about impedance issues,” says Hodges. “ Simply connect all the speakers and set the transformer taps to the proper amount of power needed and boom, you now have a 70V system.” Features include a maximum power handling for bridge connection of 500 Watts, internal constant voltage transformers, extensive short circuit and overload protection, and a rugged metal chassis. The MTR-500 retails for $129.95. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OSD Audio Releases First Outdoor Speaker for Dog LoversThe weather-resistant, life-sized OSD-DS850 German Shepherd speaker produces high quality audio for backyards and patios and can withstand even the harshest conditions.Brea, Calif., December 10, 2010 — OSD Audio, a Southern California-based manufacturer of whole-house audio products, is shipping their much-anticipated OSD-DS850 German Shepherd speaker. Targeting pet, gardening and audio enthusiasts, the extremely realistic German Sheppard speaker uses a specially designed enclosure and built-in sound port to provide excellent audio coverage even in large yards and patios. “We’re used to designing speakers in all kinds of shapes and sizes,” says Chris Mirsch, product specialist at OSD Audio. “A lot of our customers love pets as much as they love their music so our German Sheppard speaker is dedicated to them.” Building on the company’s wildly successful line of rock, frog and planter speakers, OSD Audio is pushing the boundaries of speaker design with shapes that cater to niche markets. In spite of its whimsical canine shape, Mirsch emphasizes the sturdy build quality and high end components that allow the OSD-DS850-DOG speaker to produce superb sound in any outdoor environment. Inside the weather-resistant enclosure is a 6.5" polypropylene cone woofer with sealed voice coil as well as a ½" coaxial polyamide dome tweeter. Rated at 150 Watts, the OSD-DS850-DOG speaker will easily provide rich sound coverage in areas as large as 800 square feet. “This speaker so realistic looking that when people come into our office they often think it’s a real German Sheppard,” says Mirsch. “We always get a kick out of their expressions. This is a really fun product.” The OSD-DS850-DOG has an introductory price of $299.50 with free shipping and two year warranty. Other dog breeds are currently in production. About OSD Audio Based in Southern California, OSD Audio manufactures whole-house audio products, including in-wall speakers, amplifiers, volume controllers and a variety of outdoor speaker systems. We are a family of audio enthusiasts comprised of engineers, product designers, sales, marketing, and administrative staff dedicated to providing the best products at unbeatable prices with world class customer service. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OSD Audio Adds Low Cost HDMI Cable to Product LineupThe on-line retailer offers consumers a less expensive alternative for CL3-rated HDMI cable. Brea, Calif., November 15, 2010—OSD Audio, a Southern California-based manufacturer of whole-house audio products, is officially shipping a full line of high quality HDMI cable. Priced well below retail packaged brands, OSD certified 1.3/1.4 HDMI cables claim the same bandwidth and performance levels as much pricier cables. “Unfortunately, a lot of people overpay for HDMI cables,” explains Eugene Lee of OSD Audio. “What they’re really paying for is expensive packaging and a lot of marketing hype. Some manufacturers and retailers will convince a customer that a higher priced HDMI cable will give them higher transfer rates and a better picture quality. The fact is that certified HDMI cable has the same bandwidth and transfer rates, so more expensive cable doesn’t translate to better picture quality.” OSD Audio offers V1.3 or V1.4 versions of HDMI cable packaged as Value or Premium lines. The economical Value line includes a durable gold-plated internal shield, corrosion-resistant 24K gold contacts, supports 1080p resolution and has a 10.2Gbps transfer rate. The Premium version includes the same features but uses a nickel-plated black metal housing for extra durability. Both Premium and Value lines include V1.3 and V1.4 cable which supports 1440p for 3D TV applications. “We don’t make any exaggerated claims about our cable,” concludes Lee. “We simply tell customers the truth and let them be the judge.” Prices range from as low as $1.99 for 3ft V1.3 Value to $119 for 100ft Premium 1.4V HDMI cable. About OSD Audio Based in Southern California, OSD Audio manufactures whole-house audio products, including in-wall speakers, amplifiers, volume controllers and a variety of outdoor speaker systems. We are a family of audio enthusiasts comprised of engineers, product designers, sales, marketing, and administrative staff dedicated to providing the best products at unbeatable prices with world class customer service. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OSD Audio Releases 70V Amplifier for Commercial ApplicationsIdeal for restaurants and retail stores, the price-friendly and flexible OSD-PA90 provides 8-ohm and constant-voltage outputs (70V and 100V) as well as three signal source inputs with independent volume control. Brea, Calif., November 12, 2010 — OSD Audio, a Southern California-based manufacturer of whole-house audio products, announced the release of the OSD-PA90 commercial amplifier. Intended primarily for commercial audio systems where multiple speakers need to be run from one amplifier, the OSD-PA90 features 70V, 100V, or 8 ohm outputs as well as three microphone input connections with independent volume control for CD players, radios, MP3 players, iPods, etc. With power handling capability of 60 Watts into 8 ohm output mode with less than 1% THD+N, installers can connect up to 10x 70V speakers (tapped in at 5 Watts each). Paired with OSD Audio’s 70V commercial in-ceiling and omni speakers, the OSD-PA90 is ideal for background music and paging for retail stores and commercial buildings as well as outdoor venues like amusement parks. Because the OSD-9070V AMP is a high impedance system, long cable runs do not significantly affect the output as they would in a common low impedance speaker system and the OSD-PA90 includes overload, over-heating and short-circuit protection. The OSD PA90 commercial amplifier allows users to adjust the output volume, treble and bass with control knobs located on the amp’s front panel. When potential short circuit, over-heating, or overload is sensed, the protect function is automatically engaged, the OSD-PA90 will mute, and the red LED will illuminate. The OSD-PA90 is priced under $150 and is available now. About OSD Audio Based in Southern California, OSD Audio manufacturers whole-house audio products, including in-wall speakers, amplifiers, volume controllers and a variety of outdoor speaker systems. We are a family of audio enthusiasts comprised of engineers, product designers, sales, marketing, and administrative staff dedicated to providing the best products at unbeatable prices with world class customer service. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OSD Audio Releases 2-channel Amp Priced under $100Part of the company’s popular Pro Series, the OSD-AMP120 amplifier maintains key features and a budget-friendly price tag. Brea, Calif., October 5, 2010— OSD Audio, a Southern California-based manufacturer of whole-house audio products, announced the release of the OSD-AMP120 amplifier. Promoting it as a truly high quality 2-channel amp that breaks the 100 dollar price barrier, the company expects the AMP120 to sell particularly well over the holiday season. “Money is tight for a lot of people so we set out to build an amp that’s big on features but really price friendly,” explains Eugene Lee, OSD Audio product manager. “Customers who purchase our amps love the sturdy, built like a brick construction, and the AMP120 incorporates a lot of high end features at a price anyone can afford.” According to the company, the OSD-AMP120 can be used as a remote amplifier, single zone amp, rear channel amp for Dolby Surround sound systems, or in any listening zone where more power is needed. The unit includes 50W RMS per channel with bridgeable outputs for 150 Watts RMS as well as 2 stereo inputs and one auxiliary output. “The price is attractive but this is a seriously well built product,” notes Lee. “We’re very proud of the OSD Audio amplifier lineup at all price ranges and we’ll even ship the OSD-AMP120 to customers for free.” About OSD Audio Based in Southern California, OSD Audio manufacturers whole-house audio products, including in-wall speakers, amplifiers, volume controllers and a variety of outdoor speaker systems. We are a family of audio enthusiasts comprised of engineers, product designers, sales, marketing, and administrative staff dedicated to providing the best products at unbeatable prices with world class customer service. SPECS OSD-AMP120 50 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohm loads with .02% THD+N 60 watts RMS per channel into 4 ohm loads with .02% THD+N Maximum 8 ohm stereo output power at 1% THD+N: 60W Maximum 4 ohm stereo output power at 1% THD+N: 75W Maximum 8 ohm Bridged-Mono output at 1% THD+N: 160W Input needed to reach full output: 1.4v Frequency Response: (20Hz-20kHz)+1dB, -0.5dB; (5Hz-65kHz)+/-3dB Signal to Noise Ratio: 107dB (A-Weighted) Dimensions: 2.9"H x 16.5"W x 9.25"D Weight: 9.6 lbs 2-year warranty Power Consumption 500 Watts (all channels driven) Dimensions 2.9 x 16.5 x 9.25" (73.66 x 419 x 235mm) Weight 9.6 lb (4.35 kg) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OSD Audio Announces Heavy-duty Rock Speaker for Outdoor AudioPriced at half the cost of competing brands, the new dual voice coil rock speaker with extra large cone woofer brings superior sound quality to backyards and gardens. Brea, Calif., October 7, 2010 — OSD Audio, a Southern California-based manufacturer of whole-house audio products, announced the release of the OSD-RS850TT single rock speaker. Priced under $200, the RS850TT uses dual voice coils to deliver both left and right channels from a single speaker and offers landscapers and gardening hobbyists a natural, space-saving alternative for outdoor sound. Extremely sturdy and weather-resistant, the RS850TT blends easily into the most meticulous yards and gardens and is particularly well suited for pond areas, rock landscapes or anywhere a natural rock would be found. Advanced features include separate dual tweeters mounted at 18° angles for optimum stereo sound dispersion and an 8" injection-molded, carbon fiber filled, polypropylene woofer cone, which is extremely rigid for tight bass response and extremely low distortion. Because there are no walls to reflect sound, achieving good audio in open spaces can be difficult. OSD Audio’s rock speakers are built with these factors in mind and include features that enhance sound quality such as high power handling and low frequency response for excellent bass. The RS850TT is built to last and has been tested under extreme weather conditions. This incredibly realistic looking rock speaker will enhance the look of any garden, patio or yard. MSRP $189.50 (single speaker). Available in canyon brown and granite grey. About OSD Audio Based in Southern California, OSD Audio manufacturers whole-house audio products, including in-wall speakers, amplifiers, volume controllers and a variety of outdoor speaker systems. We are a family of audio enthusiasts comprised of engineers, product designers, sales, marketing, and administrative staff dedicated to providing the best products at unbeatable prices with world class customer service. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OSD Audio Offers New Trimless Line of In-ceiling/In-wall SpeakersDestined to be a favorite with interior designers and customer installers, the virtually invisible OSD ACE Trimless line offers performance levels that rival traditional high end box speakers. Brea, Calif., October 5, 2010—OSD Audio, a Southern California-based manufacturer of whole-house audio products, announced their new Architectural Ceiling Element (ACE) Trimless Series of in-wall/ceiling speakers. These elegant, flush-mount speakers blend effortlessly into any interior and deliver astonishing performance levels due in part to larger Kevlar woofers. The line includes the flagship OSD-ACE950, a powerful 9” in-ceiling speaker that installs in a standard 8” housing. With a high SPL rating and bass response that rivals movie theaters or very expensive box speakers, the ACE950 is ideal for dedicated home theaters and can handle 225 Watts of power. Other features include a 1” pivoting aluminum tweeter and 2-position front-mounted ±3dB bass and treble switches that allow installers or end users to tailor the sound. Other models include the OSD-ACE750 7" ceiling speaker with the same size housing as a standard 6.5” speakers and the OSD-ACE750 LCR 7" trimless center channel with the same size housing as the regular 5.25". Both include sturdy Kevlar cone woofers, pivoting aluminum tweeters and 2-position front-mounted ±3dB bass and treble switches. The OSD ACE series uses extremely thin trims (0.15") and micro-flange grilles that are attached by powerful magnets for quick and easy installation. Each speaker can be painted and matched to the size of a customer’s recessed lighting for a super clean installation. The OSD ACE Trimless line is backed by a 10-year warranty. MSRP for the OSD-ACE950 is $199.50 (pr); OSD-ACE750: $149.50 (pr) and OSD-ACE750 LCR: $149.50 each. About OSD Audio Based in Southern California, OSD Audio manufacturers whole-house audio products, including in-wall speakers, amplifiers, volume controllers and a variety of outdoor speaker systems. We are a family of audio enthusiasts comprised of engineers, product designers, sales, marketing, and administrative staff dedicated to providing the best products at unbeatable prices with world class customer service. |
