SONANCE 'SONALINQ™' NEW ONLINE ORDERING, TRACKING SYSTEM FOR DEALERS FEATURING 24/7 PHONE-IN HELP DESK, GOES LIVE TODAY

First Custom Install Company To Offer Dealers Secure Account Info, On-Line Ordering and Support Anytime, Anywhere Dealers Have Internet Access

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., (June 2, 2003) - Offering custom installation dealers a new level of service, efficiency, and flexibility in conducting business, Sonance, the leader in architectural audio, has announced that SonaLinQ™, the company's new online ordering and tracking system, goes live today for all authorized dealers. The service includes the industry's first 24/7 telephone help desk.

First announced as a company initiative at CEDIA Expo 2002, SonaLinQ allows authorized dealers to securely manage all aspects of their business with the company, including entering orders, viewing current credit status and payment history, and allowing easy credit card payment of open invoices. Dealers can also access the company's most up-to-date technical data and product catalog information.

"We have always been an industry pioneer: in developing product, in being a founding member of CEDIA, and in providing dealers with the marketing tools and training they need to be successful," said Chip Brown, Sonance CEO. "Being the first custom installation company to offer our dealers direct online access to their accounts provides more value to our dealers. It amplifies our commitment to them and to helping them run successful businesses. Developing and implementing SonaLinq required a multi-million dollar investment, and shows once again what distinguishes Sonance from the competition. No one is doing as much as we are to increase our dealers' efficiency and productivity and make them more responsive to their customers."

Brown said that while other companies offer online access to reps and distributors, Sonance is the first custom install company to offer it to dealers. Needing only Internet access and an assigned username and password, dealers can place and check orders, track shipments, and manage their accounts, including making credit card payments, at any time.

SonaLinQ is backed by the industry's first customer support desk that offers help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via a new toll free number: (866) 853-HELP (4357). All calls will be answered by a live person, who will then transfer the call to an appropriate Sonance employee.

Dealers involved in SonaLinQ beta testing have been enthusiastic. "I found it very easy to negotiate through," said to Carol Cornish of Dallas Sight & Sound in Addison, Texas. "It's fairly intuitive and allows you to access some things from multiple locations, which eases my workload. I can't wait to start using it for real."

Frank Barbieri of Litchfield Stereo in Goshen, Conn., agreed. "It's wonderful! I love it! The SonaLinQ website has surpassed my expectations; there will be so much information available to me."

SonaLinQ can be accessed from Sonance's Web page: www.sonance.com , or directly at http://login.sonance.com . SonaLinQ uses PeopleSoft financial and supply chain software to help Sonance's customer network operate business conveniently, smoothly and efficiently. Authorized users are asked to contact their Sonance sales representative for a username and password in order to begin conducting online business.