SIRIUS adds ECLIPSE to Its Premier Retail Brands

Manco · 01-08-2004, 11:55 PM

SIRIUS ADDS ECLIPSE TO ITS PREMIER RETAIL BRANDS

ECLIPSE Headunits to be SIRIUS Compatible in 2004

CES, LAS VEGAS & NEW YORK - January 8, 2004 - SIRIUS (NASDAQ: SIRI), known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and premium sports entertainment to cars and homes across the country, today announced a partnership with ECLIPSE by FUJITSU TEN, the premier independent retail specialist brand. ECLIPSE in-dash headunits will be SIRIUS compatible in 2004, and the company will also manufacture a SIRIUS receiver that will combine with these units to offer consumers SIRIUS' combination of 100% commercial-free music, news, sports and original programming.

"We're thrilled to have ECLIPSE join us as a partner," said Joseph P. Clayton, President and CEO, SIRIUS. "The addition of ECLIPSE represents potentially tens of thousands of new in-dash headunits. Plus, they are recognized as being the premier brand for independent retail specialists such as Car Toys and The Good Guys. Having ECLIPSE as part of our team reinforces SIRIUS' belief in the power of retail brands, and the strength of the independent retail channel."

"We're stepping up behind SIRIUS because we believe they are the premier brand in satellite radio," said Ray Windsor, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for ECLIPSE. "Since we represent the premium brand in mobile electronics, partnering with SIRIUS is a natural."

mch · 01-09-2004, 12:27 AM

Does anybody know if Eclipse has a web site? I can't find one.

vasu · 01-09-2004, 06:05 AM

i'm such an electronics dork i actually knew this one off the top of my head:

http://www.eclipse-web.com/

clockcalibrator · 01-09-2004, 08:38 AM

It's Fujitsu Ten. They are huge. They make radios and computers for Toyota.

Joshua Clinard · 01-09-2004, 11:28 AM

Another great hardware brand added to our lineup.

BenDee · 01-09-2004, 12:14 PM

Are they related to Fujitsu heavy industries, who(IIRC) is the main owner of Subaru?

mch · 01-09-2004, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by clockcalibrator

It's Fujitsu Ten. They are huge. They make radios and computers for Toyota.

Yep. I thought they might sell units that look like their Toyota units or fit properly into the dashboard. Instead, it has that same aftermarket "chrome dials with blue lights and a black LED screen" look that they all do.

jxw0215 · 01-09-2004, 03:46 PM

Pretty good news, Eclipse is one of the best in car audio.

ptb351 · 01-09-2004, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jxw0215

Pretty good news, Eclipse is one of the best in car audio.

Certainly my favorite

Subroc · 01-09-2004, 06:25 PM

THE best. haha

MrChad · 01-10-2004, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Subroc

THE best. haha

I think NOT, Nakamichi is THE Best.
They have some of the most high end reciever systems you could ever want.

www.nakamichi.com

The Interpreter · 01-10-2004, 10:44 PM

Matter of opinion.

I take it votes for Spark-O-Matic will not be taken seriously?

Subroc · 01-11-2004, 11:24 AM

So I forgot about Nakamichi, whoops

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As far as brands you can go to a store and buy easily, Eclipse is the best. (I've always wanted a Nakamichi though)

ptb351 · 01-11-2004, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Subroc

So I forgot about Nakamichi, whoops

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As far as brands you can go to a store and buy easily, Eclipse is the best. (I've always wanted a Nakamichi though)

I have used most brands and definitely prefer eclipse. I haven't used or heard a nak yet though. Everybody pretty much says they make excellent sounding stuff, but the reliability isn't always great.

I would love to check out the CD400 or CD700 though...mmmm

skynet · 01-11-2004, 07:02 PM

My sys I am puttin in my truck might have to wait but what do ya guys think of what I got well want so far. Eclipse AV8533, Focal 165K3, U.S. Amps TU-4630