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Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Polk Audio Introduces miDock(R) Portfolio, a Compact Portable Speaker System for SIRIUS Satellite Radio's Stiletto

Polk Audio Introduces miDock(R) Portfolio, a Compact Portable Speaker System for SIRIUS Satellite Radio's Stiletto

BALTIMORE, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Polk Audio, a Directed Electronics brand (NASDAQ:DEIX) , today announced the Polk Audio Designs miDock Portfolio (model number SLPTD1) for SIRIUS Satellite Radio's Stiletto portable radios. A compact portable speaker system powered by either the included AC adapter or AA batteries, the miDock Portfolio is compatible with all SIRIUS Stiletto models, including Stiletto 10, Stiletto 100, and the exciting new Stiletto 2. It will start shipping to SIRIUS retailers in October with an MSRP of $129.99.

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Featuring legendary Polk Audio acoustics with a rugged, handsome industrial design, the miDock Portfolio allows SIRIUS subscribers to listen to Stiletto's stored or live content virtually anywhere. The miDock Portfolio for Stiletto folds flat and comes with a protective case making it easy to use while traveling. Listeners will enjoy the natural and well balanced sound from the high resolution micro speakers. When powered by the AC adapter, the miDock Portfolio charges Stiletto even while playing, and you can control your Stiletto with an included remote control. You can connect another audio device to your Portfolio via the auxiliary input.

The Polk Audio Designs miDock Portfolio for Stiletto comes with a Windowsill Antenna, AC Adapter, adapters for different Stiletto models, and a soft protective carrying case. For more information and a retailer locator, please visit http://www.polkaudio.com/ or http://www.directedsirius.com/

About Polk Audio

Polk Audio is an award-winning designer and manufacturer of high performance audio products and the largest audio brand of Directed Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ, DEIX). Founded in 1972 by three Johns Hopkins University graduates, Polk Audio holds over 50 patents for advances in loudspeaker design and technology. Polk's products include loudspeakers and electronic components for home, auto and marine applications, the first satellite radio home component tuner, the world's first audiophile-grade active IP-addressable loudspeaker, the first THX Ultra2 Certified in-ceiling loudspeaker, and I-Sonic -- the first entertainment system to include HD radio, XM Connect & Play capability and a DVD player. Polk products are available through authorized specialist consumer electronics retailers worldwide. In March, Polk Audio announced a trademarked new brand called Polk Audio Designs, which is used for mass-appeal products distributed through a wider network of retailers. For more information and the location of a Polk retailer or distributor in your area visit the http://www.polkaudio.com/ or call us at 1-800-377-7655 (USA and Canada). Outside of North America call +1 (410) 358-3600.

About SIRIUS

SIRIUS, "The Best Radio on Radio," delivers more than 130 channels of the best programming in all of radio. SIRIUS is the original and only home of 100% commercial free music channels in satellite radio, offering 69 music channels. SIRIUS also delivers 65 channels of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data. SIRIUS is the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, NASCAR and NBA, and broadcasts live play-by-play games of the NFL and NBA, as well as live NASCAR races. All SIRIUS programming is available for a monthly subscription fee of only $12.95.

SIRIUS Internet Radio (SIR) is a CD-quality, Internet-only version of the SIRIUS radio service, without the use of a radio, for the monthly subscription fee of $12.95. SIR delivers more than 80 channels of talk, entertainment, sports, and 100% commercial free music.

SIRIUS Backseat TV(TM) is the first ever live in-vehicle rear seat entertainment featuring three channels of children's TV programming, including Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network, for the subscription fee of $6.99 plus applicable audio subscription fee. SIRIUS products for the car, truck, home, RV and boat are available in more than 20,000 retail locations, including Best Buy, Circuit City, Crutchfield, Costco, Target, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, RadioShack and at shop.sirius.com. SIRIUS radios are offered in vehicles from Audi, Bentley, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep(R), Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercury, Maybach, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Rolls Royce, Scion, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Hertz also offers SIRIUS in its rental cars at major locations around the country.

Click on http://www.sirius.com/ to listen to SIRIUS live, or to purchase a SIRIUS radio and subscription.

Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance with respect to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. are not historical facts and may be forward-looking and, accordingly, such statements involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Accordingly, any such statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Among the significant factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed are: our pending merger with XM Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc. ("XM"), including related uncertainties and risks and the impact on our business if the merger is not completed; any events which affect the useful life of our satellites; our dependence upon third parties, including manufacturers of SIRIUS radios, retailers, automakers and programming providers; and our competitive position versus other audio entertainment providers.

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Source: Polk Audio

CONTACT: Kennedy Gammage of Directed Electronics, +1-760-599-1325, or
Sal Resendez of SIRIUS Satellite Radio, +1-646-313-2405

Web site: http://www.polkaudio.com/


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