Audio Briefs

Staff -- TWICE, 7/23/2001

SmarterMall Promos Maxon

KANSAS CITY, MO.— Topaz3 (Maxon) is offering its TruTalk FRS radios and Legacy ProLine professional two-way radios through the SmarterMall Web site at a discount of up to 20 percent. The SmarterMall is a new site which offers MasterCard cardholders special discounts for online purchases. The Web site was launched this month and is hosted by SatisFusion of Long Beach, Calif.

Rosen Bows Headphones Designed For Children

EUGENE, ORE.— Rosen introduced new child-sized headphones for its ClearVue and InVue mobile video overhead consoles. The adjustable RF headphones have a suggested retail price of $61.25.

Kenwood Airs Excelon Ads

LONG BEACH, CALIF.— Kenwood has produced the first TV commercial for its Excelon car audio brand. The 60-second spot called "Ground Zero" is airing on local cable and broadcast TV and allows customized dealer tags. The ad, a spoof of a top secret weapons test, is aimed at 16-year-old to 24-year-old males.