For Immediate Release RapidRun™ Wins Prestigious Consumer Electronics Award For 2006 Revolutionary RapidRun™ Honored with 2006 CEA HomeTech Mark of Excellence Award for Best Structured Wiring Distribution Device Dayton, Ohio April 18, 2006 – The revolutionary modular cabling system RapidRun™ has just received a 2006 Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®) TechHome Mark of Excellence Award. RapidRun was named Best Structured Wiring Distribution Device during the recent 2006 Spring EHX Show. This marks the second major award for RapidRun™ which was also named the 2005 Audioholics Product of the Year. The award establishes RapidRun as a major component in the audio/video industry and legitimizes Audioholics’ claim that it will “likely revolutionize the custom installation industry.” Winners of CEA’s Mark of Excellence Awards are recognized as industry leaders in custom electronics products, services, and installations, who are instrumental in changing the shape of the connected home. "The Mark of Excellence Award is a validation of months of hard work, inventiveness and faith in our understanding of marketplace needs," quoted Gary Hess, Impact Acoustics Director of Product Development. "The RapidRun system is a breakthrough product for us, and for the industry. Being recognized by the Consumer Electronics Association for this work demonstrates that we are on a path to success, a path that will help the industry, the integrators and our brand to reach for even higher goals and even greater performance." With instant switching and terminating, RapidRun™ lets the installer quickly change the signal carried across its wire. Choose from eight termination options: HD15, 5-BNC, 5-RCA, 4-RCA, 3-RCA, 3-RCA plus S Video, 2-RCA plus S Video, or 3-RCA YRW. How It Works: The RapidRun™ system consists of two types of base cables called Runners™ and a collection of eight different termination ends, or BreakAways™, in the form of Flying Leads or Decora® compatible wall plates. Upon a Runner being installed, a user can select the BreakAway for the desired signal type and connect it to the Runner (a process that takes less than 10 seconds!) The exclusive AnyAngle locking connector design enables perfect termination in seconds with lossless signals. Why It’s Revolutionary: If the system changes and a new signal is needed, simply changing the BreakAway transforms the RapidRun system into an entirely new conduit carrying a different signal type. With eight different BreakAway configurations available and the ability to mix-and-match for custom applications, RapidRun is able to master any system as it evolves. Cuts Installation Time: RapidRun is also unique in that it cuts installation time and eliminates the need to install new cabling as a system evolves. Runners feature pull caps that can withstand 15lbs of pressure, enabling easy pulling, while still being flexible enough to fit through a 3/4" conduit with a 90-degree sweep. Upon installing a Runner, there is no need to splice wires to put on connectors or spend time soldering ends. And you don’t need to tear apart walls just to install a new cable should the desired signal type change. Just connect or change the desired wall plate or Flying Lead to the Runner and the job is done, fast and easy. For more information regarding RapidRun please visit RapidRun.com. More information concerning CEA and the Mark of Excellence Awards is available on CEA’s website at CE.org. About CEA and The Mark of Excellence Awards: With over 2,100 corporate members, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. The 2006 Mark of Excellence Awards were presented by CEA TechHome at the 2006 Spring Electronic House Expo (EHX). The award for Best Structured Wiring Distribution Device recognizes whole house distribution products that support multiple communication platforms as related to the cabling and infrastructure within today's digital home. Enhancement in twisted pair, RF, IP, and/or audio and video content is a main criterion for the visionary winner of this particular category. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org. Contact: Konstantin Khitrik Impact Acoustics Marketing Manager (877) 283-9737 x393 kkhitrik@impactacoustics.com ###