VISTA, Calif., April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Directed Electronics, Inc., , holds number one market share positions in premium home theater loudspeakers, consumer branded vehicle security and remote start systems, and aftermarket satellite radio receivers. Directed is also a major supplier of mobile audio and video whose portfolio of well-known brands includes Polk Audio, Viper, Definitive Technology, Python, Clifford, Orion, Precision Power, Autostart and Astroflex. The company announced today that affordable new Directed Video all-in-one overhead monitors with built-in DVD players are now shipping to authorized Directed Video retailers worldwide.

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According to James Turner, Product Category Director for Mobile Video, "The rugged and reliable new Directed Video OHD800B and OHD1020B overheads feature pivoting grade A widescreen LCD panels, a slim slot load DVD player, USB and SD readers, 2 fold-flat wireless headphones, 2 AV inputs and 1 AV output, and a built-in FM transmitter. Outfitting the family car with video for the summer travel season has never been more affordable." MSRPs for the 800B and 1020B are just $449 and $549. For more details and a store locator, please visit http://www.directed.com/.

About Directed Electronics

Headquartered in Vista, California, Directed Electronics is the largest designer and marketer in North America of premium home theater loudspeakers, consumer branded vehicle security, vehicle remote start and convenience systems, and the largest supplier of aftermarket satellite radio receivers based on sales. Directed is also a major supplier of mobile audio and video systems and has exclusive rights to market and sell certain SIRIUS-branded satellite radio receivers and accessories to Directed's existing U.S. retailer customer base. In the home audio market, Directed designs and markets award-winning Polk Audio(R) and Definitive Technology(R) premium loudspeakers. Directed's broad portfolio of security products, remote start, hybrid systems, GPS tracking, and navigation systems are sold under leading brands including Viper(R), Clifford(R), Python(R), Astroflex(R) and Autostart(R). Directed's mobile audio and video products include speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, video screens and digital media players, sold under its Polk Audio(R), Orion(R), Precision Power(R), Directed Audio(R), Xtreme(R) Directed Video(R), Directed Mobile Media(R) and Automate(R) brand names. Directed was founded in 1982 and markets its broad portfolio of products through many channels including leading retailers and specialty chains throughout North America and around the world. More information is available at http://www.directed.com/.

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CONTACT: Kennedy Gammage, Corporate Communications Manager of DirectedElectronics, Inc., +1-760-599-1325; or Investor Relations, John Mills orAllyson Pooley, both of Integrated Corporate Relations, +1-310-954-1100, forDirected Electronics, Inc.

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