Hercules Unveils XPS Ultra Slim Speaker Line

Cole Smithey

Hercules Unveils the XPS Ultra Slim Speaker Line

The Hercules XPS 2.0 40 Slim and XPS 2.1 40 Slim Bring Elegant, Slender Style to Your Desktop this Winter Season

NEW YORK, NY – (Sept 29, 2009) –

Hercules, a specialist in IT devices and accessories expands its successful XPS branded multimedia speaker line with the new XPS 2.0 40 Slim and XPS 2.1 40 Slim Speakers.
This modern system delivers sound clarity and style with a black
lacquer finish. Among current speakers on the market, the XPS 2.0 40
Slim also offers the slimmest design available. This aesthetic
achievement is combined with a genuine technical advance that very few
other 2.0 satellites have, a slim appearance with clear and pure
sound. For those who enjoy a greater output power and maximum bass
response, the Hercules XPS 2.1 40 Slim speakers featuring two
satellites with a powerful subwoofer is the perfect match. Ideal for a
contemporary home and just in time for the holiday gift giving season,
the XPS 2.0 40 Slim will be available for the SRP of $34.99 and the XPS 2.140 Slim will be available for SRP $59.99 in early November 2009.

Hercules XPS 2.0 40 Slim

Finally,
an ultra-slim speaker solution that matches the trend of slim PCs, the
new XPS 2.0 40 ultra slim speakers bring harmony to your home and to
your ears. Less than 2 1/2” wide and 9 1/2” tall, the XPS 2.0 40 Slim
blends in with your interior décor elegantly and subtly providing you
with more work space and less clutter. The speaker fabric used and
striking black lacquer finish highlighted by a touch of aluminum color
give a “Techno Deco” look matching the latest trends in computer
designs. Hercules has specifically adapted their technology so that the
slender shape of the XPS 2.040 Slim is integrated with perfectly clear
sound previously achieved only through bulkier sound systems. The
speakers are also magnetically shielded so as not to disturb anything
in its surrounding environment. Designed with a high-quality speaker
grille fabric, they offer a total power of 5 watts RMS, 10 watts at
peak.

Hercules XPS 2.1 40 Slim

Combining
elegance with quality, the XPS 2.1 40 Slim model includes two
magnetically shielded satellites with the same refined and ethereal
design. Its subwoofer, crafted entirely of wood, ensures a powerful
bass presence. The subwoofer also features an extremely fine-grained
finish, inspired by high-end audio system subwoofers. With 32 watts RMS
(8 watts per satellite + 16 watts for the subwoofer), the
XPS 2.140 delivers homogeneous, perfectly balanced sound, for a truly
great listening experience, whether listening to music or watching
movies on a computer.

The Hercules XPS 2.0 40 Slim and XPS 2.1 40 Slim
both come with a mini wired remote control, featuring a volume control
knob, headphone jack and a handy line in input, allowing users to
directly connect an MP3 player. Both are compatible with PC, Netbooks,
Mac®, MP3 players, CD/DVD players, TV sets and game consoles.

For more information visit www.hercules.com

Art influenced by Technology:
Inspired
by the design of Hercules’ XPS 2.0 40 Slim, Parisian artistic designer
and painter/colorist, Amylee, has created ‘Trend tableaus’ which depict
the convergence of consumer technology and style trends. Amylee melds
a distinctive blend of colors and materials on her canvases, all of
which are entirely handcrafted, with a vibrant fashion and pop-inspired
style. For more information on Amylee, please visit: www.amyleeartdesign.com

About Guillemot Corporation:
Guillemot
Corporation is a designer and manufacturer of interactive entertainment
hardware and accessories. The Group offers a diverse range of products
under its Hercules and Thrustmaster brand names. Active in
this market since 1984, the Guillemot Corporation Group is currently
represented in 11 countries, including France, Germany, the United
Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Belgium, Holland, Hong-Kong,
Romania and Italy, and distributes its products in over 30 countries
worldwide. The group's mission is to design high-performance and
user-friendly products to improve the satisfaction of users of
interactive digital entertainment solutions.

www.guillemot.com

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