iHOME EXPANDS AIRPLAY LINEUP WITH RELEASE OF iW2 SPEAKER SYSTEM

Whole Home Audio Solution Using Wi-Fi Instead of Wires

 

RAHWAY, N.J., March 14, 2012 – Making it a snap to have music in every room of the house without tearing through walls to run wire,iHome today announced that on April 1, 2012 their AirPlay speaker line will expand with the release of the iW2 Wireless Speaker System with AirPlay^®.  When placed within a Wi-Fi network, iHome’s latest Wi-Fi enabled speaker system seamlessly connects to offer an affordable option for achieving premium whole home audio with simple turn-key set up.

 

“Many whole home audio systems require a significant investment from consumers and, until recently, a certain level of technical skill as well,” said Evan Stein, Director of Marketing, iHome.  “Easy to set-up, the iW2 offers a cost-effective entry into the world of wireless home entertainment without sacrificing quality or functionality.”

 

The iW2 is an app-enhanced AirPlay wireless speaker system that uses your Wi-Fi network to connect and control your iTunes library, and provide wireless audio anywhere in the home.  The iW2 has a USB port for charging and music playback from your iPad, iPod and iPhone with any iPod USB sync cable and dock.  SRS Trubass sound processing custom tuned to two full-range speaker drivers delivers exceptional audio.

 

Music fans can embrace a wireless music system today as the iW2 will be available for purchase April 1 at Best Buy, Crutchfield and select Target stores, and at iHomeAudio.com for $199.99.  For detailed product information, please visit http://www.ihomeaudio.com/iW2BC/.

 

About iHome

iHome was established in 2005 as a division of SDI Technologies to develop and market iPod compatible audio products.  The first iHome product introduced, the iPod Clock Radio, was an exceptional success that became the top-selling iPod accessory for the year, and firmly established iHome as the premier brand in the iPod electronics market.  Since then, iHome continues to be the #1 brand in iPod/iPhone/iPad clock radio and speaker systems according to NPD data and has been at the forefront of design with a growing lineup of award-winning iPod-compatible audio products that includes alarm clocks, clock radios, portable and home speaker systems, and headphones, as well as new licensed lines of computer accessories and New Balance sport/fitness headphones.

 

Acknowledged for its innovative features, unique designs, and advanced technology, iHome has garnered several prestigious industry awards including CES Innovations Awards, numerous Editor’s Choice Awards and iLounge’s “2011 Clock Radio Speaker of the Year.”

 

iHome supports its franchise with national print, broadcast and online advertising campaigns, and the company’s products can be found worldwide in 70 countries or on the web at www.ihomeaudio.com, on Facebook(facebook.com/iHome), or follow @iHome on Twitter .