ELKHART, Indiana - October 2003 - Crown International has released an IQ Network software application for Pocket PC-compatible devices. Called "Pocket IQ," this free application allows audio control of TCP/IQ-based networks to be controlled with the convenience of a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant). 

Stephen Morris, Director of Marketing for Installed Sound, Touring and Cinema markets for Crown commented: "This new application makes the IQ Network even more flexible and user-friendly. With Pocket...

ELKHART, Indiana - October 2003 -- Crown International announced today the launch of the newly revamped website for IQ Networks, www.iqaudiosystems.com. Unveiled today with a fresh new look, the site reflects the company's move to provide more comprehensive information and support to IQ Network users. 

The completely redesigned site offers simplified navigation, enhanced features, and valuable resources for learning about how to implement IQ Networks, and for support of existing systems. New sect...

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ELKHART, Indiana - September 2003 -- HY-PHY PRODUCTIONS, INC. of Cookeville, Tennessee recently chose CTs amplifiers, featuring Crown's patented Class-I technology, to power the United States leg of a tour for Heavy-Metal artists Iron Maiden, Ronnie James Dio and Motorhead. A total of 88 CTs 3000 amplifiers (that's 264,000 watts) are powering the Front Of House and monitor systems. CTs was chosen over popular touring amplifier ma...

ELKHART, Indiana - August 2003 -- Crown International recently announced that it has received ISO 9001:2000 certification of its Quality Management System. Crown President Blake Augsburger stated, "This achievement is evidence for our customers and partners that Crown takes quality seriously. Our Quality Management System was designed to keep us on track as we develop and market products and services that are of the highest quality, and that exceed our customer's expectations. Senior leadership ...

SINGAPORE - August 2003 -- Electronics and Engineering Pte Ltd (E&E Pte Ltd) recently installed the audio-visual system in the Anglo-Chinese School's (ACS') new campus. They specified Crown MA-2402, MA-3600VZ, CE 1000, CE 2000, and CE 4000 amplifiers for the project. Working with Singapore's leading audio consultancy company, Acoustics Consultants Pte Ltd, E&E installed systems in three venues: the Concert Hall, Drama Theatre and Auditorium.

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NASHVILLE, Tennessee, USA - July 2003 -- Crown International is introducing its new Xs Series power amplifiers at the Summer NAMM trade show in Nashville. Designed with mobile DJs, musicians and regional tour companies in mind, the Xs 500, 700, 900 and 4300 offer compact, lightweight, 2U designs along with very aggressive price points.

"The Xs Series is Crown's first full amplifier line for the retail market featuring a Crown- designed switch-mode power s...

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana - February 2003 - Jon E Gee, best known as the bass player for John Mellencamp's legendary rhythm section, has joined the ever-growing list of high-profile bass players endorsing Crown International's K2 power amplifier as a live and studio performance tool.

Gee, who has also played with Ted Nugent and shared the stage with Kid Rock, James Taylor and Mick Jagger to name a few, uses an Ashley SC-40 preamp and, along with his K2, has a DOD three-way crossover and Yamaha 31-ban...

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 ANAHEIM, California - January 2003 -- Crown International has now rolled out improved versions of its popular XLS Series power amplifiers. Designed with hard-working DJs and musicians in mind, the newly re-engineered XLS 202, 402 and 602 offer compact 2U (instead of 3U) designs, lighter weights, and lower price points than their predecessors.

"To be able to offer XLS in a package that requires less rack space and is lighter, cooler looking, and even more...

ELKHART, Indiana - January 2003 -- Scott Robbins has rejoined Crown International to once again serve as the company's vice president of sales. The announcement came from Blake Augsburger, Crown International president, to whom Robbins reports.

"We're extremely pleased to have Scott back in the Crown family," Augsburger remarked. "His 13 years of experience with Crown, three of which were spent as our VP of sales, make him an invaluable resource to this co...

ELKHART, Indiana - January 2003 -- Few voices in the pop world are as easily recognized and cherished as Art Garfunkel's. From classic Simon & Garfunkel hits like 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', 'Mrs. Robinson' and 'Sounds of Silence' to new material like 'Bounce', 'The Thread' and 'Perfect Moment', Garfu...

Detroit's Emagine Entertainment partners with two Harman Pro brands
to create the world's most technically advanced cinema audio system

NOVI, Michigan - January 2003 -- Troy, Michigan-based Emagine Entertainment very recently opened a new $18-million, 3900-seat cineplex in the nearby metropolitan Detroit suburb of Novi. Featuring 18 screens and numerous amenitie...

WOLFSBURG, Germany - December 2002 -- The world's first audio system utilizing the new Ethernet-based IQ Network protocol, dubbed "TCP/IQ," was recently unveiled at Volkswagen Arena. The new 30,000 seat arena, home field for the VfL Wolfsburg soccer team, boasts numerous innovative architectural features for soccer, and is intended to quickly establish itself as a premier venue for both national and international competition. However, the city also wanted the venue to accommodate other events su...