Best Buy to Begin Offering Directed's Polk Audio Brand in June 2008

BALTIMORE (Map) - BALTIMORE, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Polk Audio, a Directed Electronics brand (Nasdaq: DEIX), today announced that a wide selection of the company's home audio entertainment products will soon be available at more than 900 Best Buy locations throughout the U.S.

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Jim Minarik, President and CEO of Directed Electronics, commented, "We have been very pleased with the performance of Polk Audio since our acquisition of the company in 2006. This opportunity with Best Buy greatly expands the market presence of Polk's marquee brand through one of the most exciting retailers in the history of home entertainment. This expansion also complements our existing product offerings at Best Buy and strengthens our leading position in the home audio market."

Polk's upcoming TSi Series high performance/high value loudspeakers, as well as PSW powered subwoofers, select RM Series models, and the award-winning new SurroundBar(R) 360 DVD Theater two-piece system will arrive this coming June at Best Buy stores across the United States and online at http://www.bestbuy.com. Additionally, the Polk I-Sonic(R) Entertainment System 2, with iTunes(R) Tagging for HD Radio(R), will be featured in select Best Buy locations.

"From the company's beginning in 1972, Polk Audio has been famous for designing and marketing audio products that offer a demonstrably higher level of performance, but at real-world price points," commented Jim Herd, President of Polk Audio. "Our product line offers superior performance for consumers who demand a better home theater experience, making Polk Audio the perfect complement to Best Buy's tremendous selection of flat-panel TVs and other home entertainment products."

About Directed Electronics

Headquartered in Vista, California, Directed Electronics (Nasdaq: DEIX) is the largest designer and marketer in North America of premium home theater loudspeakers, consumer branded vehicle security, vehicle remote start and convenience systems, and the largest supplier of aftermarket satellite radio receivers based on sales. Directed is also a major supplier of mobile audio and video systems and has exclusive rights to market and sell certain SIRIUS-branded satellite radio receivers and accessories to Directed's existing U.S. retailer customer base. In the home audio market, Directed designs and markets award-winning Polk Audio(R) and Definitive Technology(R) premium loudspeakers. Directed's broad portfolio of security products, remote start, hybrid systems, and GPS tracking systems are sold under leading brands including Viper(R), Clifford(R), Python(R), Astroflex(R) and Autostart(R). Directed's mobile audio and video products include speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers and video screens, sold under its Polk Audio(R), Orion(R), Precision Power(R), and Directed Video(R) brand names. Directed was founded in 1982 and markets its broad portfolio of products through many channels including leading retailers and specialty chains throughout North America and around the world. More information is available at http://www.directed.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 audio 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. 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.

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