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--900MHz Wireless Surround Sound Headphones Feature Dolby®Digital Technology For Theater-Like Sonic Accuracy--

Beginning later this month, AR will ship the first 900MHz Wireless Surround Sound Headphones with Dolby® Digital technology.

AR's Wireless Surround Sound Headphones (Model AW791) combine a Dolby® Digital processor and surround sound headphone technology for personal movie enjoyment. With a signal-to-noise ratio of over 70dB and over 35dB stereo separation, the 900MHz Wireless Surround Sound Headphones offer ultra-quiet performance that is critical for experiencing the subtle elements in any movie soundtrack or surround audio recording.

``Until now, 900MHz headphones offering virtual surround sound could not replicate the precise imaging of a Dolby® Digital soundtrack,'' said Joe Forget, Senior Product Manager - Wireless Audio Products, Recoton Corporation. ``However, AR's Wireless Surround Sound Headphones utilize a Dolby® Digital processor and a Surround Sound headphone technology that produces imaging and sonic detail virtually identical to that of a movie theater or a live musical performance. Combined with the benefits of being wireless, our Surround Sound Headphones allow movie fans to enjoy their favorite films, without sacrificing the Dolby® Digital experience.''

AR's Wireless Surround Sound Headphones employ the same Dolby® Digital processor that is found in a receiver, amplifier or DVD-V player. When used in conjunction with a virtual surround sound algorithm, imaging is virtually identical to that which is heard in a home theater with 5.1 channels.

To complete the package, Acoustic Research developed a new 900MHz technology that offers a full signal-to-noise ratio of 70dB, with 30dB stereo separation, far exceeding the previous industry standard of 55dB for a 900MHz wireless product.

Easy Operation/Impeccable Sound

AR's Wireless Surround Sound Headphones are easy to operate. The transmitter's Input Select Switch allows users to choose among three separate audio inputs, making the headphones compatible with both digital and analog audio/video equipment. The 900MHz signal transmits up to 300 feet, through walls, floors and ceilings. The Channel Select Switch makes it easy to alter transmission frequencies to maximize reception when other 900MHz products are present. High-capacity Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable batteries power the headphones and are recharged each time the headphones are placed on the transmitter. The Ni-MH batteries hold the charge for more than six hours at a time without the memory effect of Ni-CD batteries.

In addition to offering sonic accuracy, the Wireless Surround Sound Headphones are as comfortable as they are precise. Swiveling, oversized earcups make adjustment easy for maximum comfort, so that even an epic-length feature won't leave listeners feeling fatigued.

AR's Wireless Surround Sound Headphones are packaged with a premium AR® optical cable with Toslink® connectors, a 7V AC power supply, and three AAA Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries.

The Wireless Surround Sound Headphones will ship in late January at a suggested retail price of $299.99.

AR/Acoustic Research® is a brand name of Recoton Corporation, a subsidiary of Recoton Corporation. Recoton Corporation is a global leader in the development and marketing of consumer electronic accessories, audio products and gaming products. Recoton's more than 4,000 products include highly functional accessories for audio, video, car audio, camcorder, multi-media/computer, home office and cellular and standard telephone products, as well as 900MHz wireless technology products including headphones and speakers; loudspeakers and car and marine audio products including high fidelity loudspeakers, home theater speakers and car audio speakers and components; and accessories for video and computer games The Company products are marketed under three business segments: Accessory, Audio and Gaming. Accessory products are offered under the AAMP®, Ambico®, Ampersand®, AR®Acoustic Research®, Discwasher®, InterAct® Jensen®, Parsec®, Peripheral®, Recoton®, Rembrandt®, Ross(TM) ,SoleControl®, SoundQuest and Stinger brand names. Audio products are offered under the Advent®, AR®/Acoustic Research®, HECO(TM), Jensen® , MacAudio®, Magnat®, NHT® (Now Hear This), Phase Linear® and Recoton®, brand names. Gaming products are offered under the Game Shark®, InterAct® and Performance(TM) brand names.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ``Dolby'', ``Pro Logic'' and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

Safe Harbor Notice - This press release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of l995. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical earnings and those presently anticipated or projected. Such statements speak only as of the date made. Please refer to the Company's current Form 10-K and other SEC filings.

Editors' Note: For product images and loans, contact Adam Sohmer, Magnet Communications, 212/367-6812, asohmer@magnetcom.com, or Jennifer Ryan, Magnet Communications, 212/367-6837, jryan@magnetcom.com. Images may also be downloaded from: http://www.recotonimages.com/part.asp. Enter the product model number to search the database.

Contact:

     Magnet Communications
     Adam Sohmer/Jennifer Ryan, 212-367-6812/6837
     asohmer@magnetcom.com/jryan@magnetcom.com
     or
     Recoton Corporation
     Len Davi, 407-333-8900
     ldavi@recoton.com