Monster Presents The World's Only SPEED-RATED HDMI[TM] CABLES

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Monster® "Advanced for HDMI" Cables allow consumers to experience
the ultimate quality and performance of their High-Definition home
entertainment components

New Speed-Rated Cables Offer Demonstrable Difference in High-Def
Image Quality

Monster, the world's leading manufacturer of high-end cables,
accessories and power conditioning products, is proud to present the
world's first and only speed-rated HDMI[TM] cables. The introduction
of the Monster® Speed Rated HDMI Cables is accompanied by a consumer
"Need for Speed" education campaign the company is launching in order
to help clear up consumer confusion about the quality differences and
benefits of speed-rated HDMI cables.

According to Noel Lee, Head Monster, much of the consumer
confusion about HDMI cables stems from the advent of HDMI 1.3
Category 2 standards with even higher speed capabilities than
conventional HDMI. Most important to understand, he notes, is that
speed is dramatically affected by cable length. He says, "Consumers
and installers alike have many questions about HDMI cables such as
'What speed of cable is necessary for the best of today's video
displays and sources?' 'Should I buy the cheapest cables or the
highest performance cables?' 'What is the performance of long-length
HDMI cables?' People also wonder whether their HDMI cable will have
adequate bandwidth for their application, as well as what will be the
requirements for higher bandwidth intensive components in the
future."

Great Performance Even With Long-Length Cables

Lee notes that as HDTV displays get larger, people are positioning
their flat-screens further and further away from source devices, and
screen resolution and color depth can be degraded by using long
lengths of low-quality HDMI cables. Monster is committed to staying
at the leading edge of technology advances in cables and to creating
products that exceed current specifications, providing great
performance even at long lengths. This commitment reflects the
company's 28-year history of building quality cables and its
portfolio of over 100 cable and connector patents. Additionally,
Monster's new speed rating and performance system makes it easy for
consumers to know their cable will deliver the very best performance
when used with today's most advanced home entertainment components as
well as those of tomorrow.

Five Different Levels of HDMI Performance

To help answer these questions and bring a new level of quality to
HDMI viewing, Monster is launching its new line of Speed Rated HDMI
cables with five different levels of HDMI performance, including
Standard Speed, High Speed, Advanced High Speed, Ultra High Speed,
and Ultimate High Speed

As additions to the M Series® line, Monster's highest performance
cable will be designated Ultimate High Speed and will feature
advanced new technologies that maintain its incredible performance,
even over long lengths. If you want to future-proof your system,
there is nothing faster or better available. Model name for these
Ultimate High Speed cables is: Monster's M1000 HD

The Ultra High Speed cable is ready to deliver not just everything
available today but all the amazing technologies that are right
around the corner. Model names for these Ultra High Speed cables are:
Monster's M850 HD and MC 1000HDex

Advanced High Speed cables are for those who want better
performance from today's technologies, such as advanced color and
lossless audio. Model names for these Advanced High Speed cables
are: Monster's M650 HD and MC 850HD

High Speed cables deliver today's high definition picture and
sound at a price everyone can afford. Model name for the High Speed
cables is: MC 750HD

Standard Speed cables offer entry-level high definition connection
for HDTV buyers on a budget. Model name for the Standard Speed cable
is MC 550HD

All of the cables in the Core and M Series line will be clearly
identified with the Monster Speed Medallion System and Performance
Bars on the package. The performance bars will identify cables as to
their capability with higher refresh rates, advanced color, and other
HDMI features, prominently on the packaging.

Monster offers higher and lower price points with the new Monster
advanced for HDMI.

Speed-Rating Guarantees Optimum Audio and Video Performance
Monster HDMI speed ratings provide consumers the confidence that
their HDMI cables will deliver a guaranteed level of bandwidth and
high definition performance.

Monster's Cable for Life Replacement Offer

Monster's advanced speed-rated HDMI cables are designed to bring
out the best of today's high-definition home entertainment devices,
as well as those of tomorrow. To back up this promise, Monster's
1000 level cable in all lines will carry Monster's Cable for Life
replacement offer, so if the cable is ever outstripped by the
technologies of the displays or sources, Monster will replace the
cable at no charge.

Local Prices Available from Your National Distributor or through
the Contacts below.

ABOUT MONSTER

Monster, under its Monster Cable brand, is the world's leading
manufacturer of connectivity solutions for high performance audio,
video, car audio, computer, console and computer gaming, professional
audio and sound reinforcement. Monster, under its Monster Power®
brand, is also the leading manufacturer of high performance AC power
line conditioning and protection products for audio/video systems.

Explore the world of Monster at www.MonsterCable.com

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