WESTBURY NATIONAL RAISES ITS GAME WITH INSTALLATION OF JBL PROFESSIONAL LOUDSPEAKERS AT SEARS CENTRE

ORLANDO, FLORIDA, March 15, 2007 — Utilizing the power and accuracy of JBL Professional PD Series loudspeakers, Westbury National Show Systems designed and installed the audio system at the new Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL. The 11,000-seat arena opened in October 2006, and has already hosted concerts by Bob Dylan and Duran Duran. The Sears Centre is also the new home of the Chicago Hounds (United Hockey League), the Chicago Storm (Major Indoor Soccer League), the Chicago Shamrox (National Lacrosse League) and the Chicago Slaughter (Continental Indoor Football League).

Taking an eclectic approach that has become popular in arenas and stadiums around the world, Westbury National specified an audio system that utilizes the interoperability of JBL Professional loudspeakers across various product lines. The audio system at the Sears Centre features various loudspeaker models from JBL’s PD and AE Series.

The seating area of the Sears Centre is arranged in a horseshoe pattern, to which Westbury National designed the system accordingly. Four clusters of three JBL PD5212/64 loudspeakers were placed along the north and south sides, while two clusters of two were hung in the northwest and southwest corners. Additionally, two clusters of three PD5212/64’s are located on the west end of the arena. Two clusters of four PD5212/95 loudspeakers cover the ice surface. Lastly, there are four pairs of JBL ASB6128V subwoofers arranged on the sides. The entire system is powered by Crown I-Tech and CTS Series amplifiers, with processing handled by BSS Soundweb London.

According to Andrew Foord of Westbury National, the system has performed flawlessly. “Not only were we able to accurately predict the sound of the PD Series loudspeakers when testing the system, but that sound has not wavered in performance since the install was completed,” he said. “The reliability and ease of installation of the JBL loudspeakers was a very significant factor in the success of this project.”

For more information on Westbury National Show Systems, please visit www.westbury.com or call 416-752-1371.

About JBL Professional:
Headquartered in Northridge, California, JBL Professional is the world’s leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of professional loudspeakers for recording and broadcast, musician, cinema, touring sound, commercial sound and contracting applications. Celebrating its 60th Anniversary in 2006, JBL Professional is the proud recipient of the 2005 Technical GRAMMY® award. JBL Professional is part of the Harman International network of professional and consumer audio companies. For complete product and company information, go to the JBL Professional website at www.jblpro.com.

About the Harman Pro Group:
The Harman Pro Group (www.harmanpro.com) is the world’s largest provider of professional audio products and system solutions for commercial sound, contracting, tour sound, recording and broadcast, musician, portable PA and cinema applications. The Group is headquartered in Northridge, California and includes industry leaders AKG Acoustics, BSS Audio, Crown International, dbx, DigiTech, JBL Professional, Lexicon, Soundcraft, and Studer. The Group is part of Harman International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE: HAR), a leading supplier of high-quality, high fidelity audio products and infotainment systems for the automotive, home and professional markets.