Cypress, Calif., - (January 7, 2008) - Clarion Corporation of America introduces an all-new product line-up of amplifiers in 2008. The family of amplifiers feature similar cosmetics from entry level to high end and technologically enhanced features.

Clarion's new full-line of amplifiers offer overwhelming power packaged into a compact body with a smaller footprint for easier installation. Their all-new sleek cosmetics are very lavish and they have the technology and power to back up those good looks. Clarion amplifiers are G/H and A/B class and include three mono amplifiers, three two-channel and two four-channel amplifiers. This broad selection makes it easy to design a system at any price point.

Clarion's DPX Hybrid series feature Class G/H technology to deliver maximum power whenever it is desired. By regulating the power supply voltage according to the input signal, this allows for the efficiency of a Class D amplifier with the sound quality of an A/B design. The DPX2251 offers 180 watts of power by 2 channels and the mono amplifiers the DPX1851 and DPX11551 offer 850 and 1550 watts of power respectively.

Top-of-the-line features in the DPX series include: integrated electronic crossovers, speaker level inputs, and gold plated RCA connectors. Clarion brings the recording studio to your ride. The DPX Hybrid series amplifiers achieve first in class performance and are reduced in size, allowing for more flexible installation.

The APX Illuminated series have very luxurious styling with a blue-lit Clarion logo and precision machined finish. Clarion's APX amplifiers allow for constant stable music playback by flexibly handling multiple speaker impedances. The APX series also features an all-new side cooling system, variable bass boost and adjustable subsonic filter to provide balanced sound, while delivering a powerful acoustic space yet maintaining pure sound quality.

The APX amplifier products offer, 60 and 90 watts of power by 2 channels, 60 and 90 watts by 4 channels and 300 watts by 1 channel.

"Our new amps have cutting edge styling and are feature rich," states Augustin Leung, Clarion's Senior Product Planning Manager. "Our all-new designs offer more power, more compact housings for easier installation, along with many innovative features."

Clarion's amplifiers have awesome efficiency for multiple power levels. All Amplifiers will be available in early 2008.

Products and features include:

DPX Series:

DPX11551 MSRP $699.99

850 Watts x 1 @ 4 Ohms
1550 Watts x 1 @ 2 Ohms
Variable Bass Boost
Input Voltage Sensing
Precise Frequency Selector
Gold Plated Connectors
Speaker Level Inputs
Dimensions:
16 3/4" x 10 1/8" x 2 3/8"
DPX1851 MSRP $499.99

460 Watts x 1 @ 4 Ohms
850 Watts x 1 @ 2 Ohms
Variable Bass Boost
Adjustable Low Pass Crossover
Gold Plated Connectors
Speaker Level Inputs
Dimensions:
13 5/8" x 10 1/8" x 2 3/8"
DPX2251 MSRP $449.99

180 Watts x 2 @ 4 Ohms
250 Watts x 2 @ 2 Ohms
500 Watts x 1 Bridgeable
Variable Bass Boost
Input Voltage Sensing
Precise Frequency Selector
Gold Plated Connectors
Speaker Level Inputs
Dimensions:
12 1/4" x 10 1/8" x 2 3/8"

APX Illuminated Series:

APX2181 MSRP $349.99

90 Watts x 2 @ 4 Ohms
150 Watts x 2 @ 2 Ohms
320 Watts x 1 Bridgeable @ 4 Ohms
Mixed Mode Operation
Fully Adjustable Crossover
Variable Bass Boost
Input Voltage Sensing
Precise Frequency Selector
Gold Plated Connectors
Speaker Level Inputs
Dimensions:
10" x 10 1/8" x 2 3/8"
APX4361 MSRP $499.99

90 Watts x 4 @ 4 Ohms
160 Watts x 4 @ 2 Ohms
320 Watts x 2 Bridgeable @ 4 Ohms
Mixed Mode Operation
Fully Adjustable Crossover
Variable Bass Boost
Input Voltage Sensing
Precise Frequency Selector
Gold Plated Connectors
Speaker Level Inputs
Dimensions:
12 1/4" x 10 1/8" x 2 3/8"

APX Series:

APX1301 MSRP $299.99

300 Watts x 1 @ 4 Ohms
400 Watts x 1 @ 2 Ohms
Variable Bass Boost
Adjustable Low Pass Crossover
Gold Plated Connectors
Speaker Level Inputs
Dimensions:
11 7/8" x 11" x 2 ¼"
APX2121 MSRP $159.99

60 Watts x 2 @ 4 Ohms
90 Watts x 2 @ 2 Ohms
Variable Bass Boost
Fully Adjustable Crossover
Gold Plated Connectors
Speaker Level Inputs
Dimensions:
7 7/8" x 11" x 2 ¼"
APX4241 MSRP $279.99

60 Watts x 4 @ 4 Ohms
90 Watts x 4 @ 2 Ohms
Variable Bass Boost
Fully Adjustable Crossover
Gold Plated Connectors
Speaker Level Inputs
Dimensions:
11 7/8" x 11" x 2 ¼"

About Clarion:

Clarion Corporation of America, headquartered in Cypress, California, is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Clarion Co. Ltd., which joined the Hitachi-group companies as a consolidated subsidiary in 2006. Clarion Corporation of America ranks among the top 150 North American OEM Suppliers and is recognized by an independent research firm for the highest customer satisfaction for 6CD radios in new vehicle's sold in the U.S. Clarion, an international leader in mobile electronics since 1940, conducts research, development, engineering, design, manufacturing, sales and marketing of vehicle entertainment, navigation, rear vision, communications and security products for the automotive, marine and recreational vehicle environments. Clarion has over 10,000 employees worldwide and 12 factories in 10 countries, with marketing and sales affiliates in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia. Clarion is located on the Web at www.clarion.com.