X Rocker Pro-Series and X Rocker 4.1 Offer a Mix of Wireless Capabilities, True Surround Sound and Patented Audio Force Modulation (AFM) Technology for Gaming, Home Entertainment and Music Immersion
New Orleans, LA — 7 January 2008 — Ace Bayou, the leading designer and manufacturer of sound furniture, will be unveiling its new X Rocker Pro-Series and X Rocker 4.1 chairs, the most innovative sound system chairs for gaming at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January. At the show, Ace Bayou will also be showcasing its extremely popular X Pedestal Wireless Home Theater Chair and Wireless Evolution Chair, all part of Ace Bayou’s Xfunctional platform of media furniture.
Featuring the company’s uniquely designed, patented AFM technology, the Xfunctional products carefully use the space inside each product to amplify sound, increase sound quality and enhance the user experience. This line of high-quality, sophisticated sound-system-in-a-chair products seamlessly connects with the most trendy media devices such as an iPod, PS3, Wii, Xbox360, PSP, DVD players, offering users a new level of media immersion.
“What started with a handful of sound system rockers has now expanded into a full line of home furniture with high-quality, built-in sound systems from office chairs to desks and storage boxes,” said Rick Davis, Vice President, Ace Bayou Corporation. “Offering a surround sound experience and wireless capabilities is a significant milestone for our Xfunctional line and we are thrilled to be debuting these new chairs at CES this year.”
X Rocker Pro-Series
With a futuristic game inspired design, the new patented X Rocker Pro-Series provides a 4.1 sound system including four built-in speakers and a subwoofer. Offering brand new wireless capabilities, combined with Ace Bayou’s core AFM technology, the X Rocker Pro-Series offers a whole new media experience, doubling the power of Ace Bayou’s traditional X Rocker chair. The sleek X Rocker Pro-Series incorporates adjustable armrests and a padded headrest and allows users to daisy chain multiple chairs to each other, as well as to any of Ace Bayou’s new state-of-the-art sound furniture products, for the ultimate gaming experience.
X Rocker 4.1 True Surround Sound
Ace Bayou will also be debuting its X Rocker 4.1, a true surround-sound rocker. This unique fiber optic surround-sound chair incorporates the popular features of the original X Rocker but with true surround-sound takes gaming to a new dimension. With its 4.1 surround-sound system and AFM technology, the X Rocker 4.1 vastly improves the user experience while enabling users to play video games more effectively. Designed to provide players with a better sense of direction through specific audio clues, the X Rocker 4.1 transforms games like Halo when players can hear their enemies approaching from behind or from the side. The X Rocker 4.1 also has removable speakers and can be daisy chained for full interactive, gaming experience.
Other Xfunctional Products
Along with the X Rocker Pro-Series and X Rocker 4.1, Ace Bayou will also be showcasing other popular products from their Xfunctional line all of which include a 2.1 sound system with two forward-facing speakers and subwoofer as well as Ace Bayou’s exclusive AFM technology:
– X Pedestal Wireless Home Theater Chair
– $199.50, Available at Brookstone
– Chrome Finish Trumpet Base, Silver Adjustable Arms
– Rocks and Swivels
– Slim Line European Frame Design
– Foldable Design For Easy Transport And Storage
– Black Vinyl, Fire Retardant Foam-Filled, Wood/Metal Frame
– Product Dimension Size (inches) — L31″ X W 23″ X H 37.5″
– Evolution Wireless with Battery Pack Chair
– $149.99, Available at Target
– 900 MHZ System
– Wireless Control Panel and R/X (receiver)
– 3 Channel Select
– Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery (transmitter), “AAA” Battery-Powered R/X
– Padded Metal Arms, Collapsible Design
– Black Vinyl, Fire Retardant Foam-Filled, Wood/Metal Frame
Audio Force Modulation Technology
Ace Bayou developed its patented Audio Force Modulation (AFM) technology using the volume of space inside its Xfunctional furniture as well as the frame. Built specifically for the Xfunctional line of products, Ace Bayou incorporates the speakers and the ported power subwoofer into the frame.
For users, the AFM technology delivers a vibration audio experience transferring the rumbling sound of an adjustable powered subwoofer into the backrest of the furniture, providing a full range of multi-sensory entertainment. With AFM technology, every experience is intensified, whether it is rocking to music, watching a movie or feeling the pounding action of gaming.
About Ace Bayou
Ace Bayou is the market leader in designing and manufacturing innovative lifestyle furniture, including its revolutionary line of sound furniture products, corner-stoned by its Xfunctional media furniture. Ace Bayou initially started the ‘niche’ of sound chairs and is largely responsible for creating the now widely accepted market segment. Over the past 10 years, the demand for products has grown by over 800 percent and continues to expand. Ace Bayou provides customers with value-based products by implementing cost reduction strategies through innovations in assembly, manufacturing processes and logistics. With its quality sound furniture line as its flagship product line, Ace Bayou is also the leading beanbag manufacturer in North America, the largest supplier of juvenile video rockers and recliners and successfully serves a variety of other markets in the lifestyle furniture, pet products and durable medical goods sectors. For more information visit www.acebayou.com
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Media Contacts
Julia Burgon
Coltrin & Associates for Ace Bayou
212-221-1616 ext. 124
julia_burgon@coltrin.com
Jetmira Karanxha
Coltrin & Associates for Ace Bayou
212-221-1616 ext. 125
jetmira_karanxha@coltrin.com
