OZARK, Mo., May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SLS International, Inc. (AMEX: SLS), the leading provider of premium quality sound systems for professional (recording studio, concert, etc.), cinema and home entertainment markets, announced today that it has launched the new Q-Line Gold System at 618 Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) stores through the country. Best Buy is North America's number-one specialty retailer of consumer electronics, personal computers, entertainment software and appliances The Q-Line Gold Home Theater System, co- developed with 26-time Grammy award winner Quincy Jones, turns a home theater into an entertainment experience. The System, which is available at Best Buy for $799, was dubbed "the latest advancement in sound since the stereo," by Mr. Jones. The timing of the Q Line Gold System product offering in Best Buy stores coincides with its product debut on the series finale of "The Apprentice," the popular reality show which stars Donald Trump and is produced by Mark Burnett Productions in association with Trump Productions LLC. The series finale is scheduled to air on June 5th. "We are excited to be able to distribute the Q-Line Gold Home Theater System through America's leading electronics retailer," said John Gott, Chairman and CEO of SLS. "The timing is ideal, as it coincides with a high- profile appearance on the Apprentice, and recognition by leading industry publications such as Sound and Vision Magazine, which recently profiled the product favorably. We believe that the System will allow the mass consumer market access, for the first time, to a cutting-edge sound system which is both best-of-breed and affordable. The distribution through Best Buy represents an important step in taking the success that we have had among discriminating commercial customers to the consumer marketplace." The Q Line Gold Home Theater Surround Sound System features 4 bookshelf satellite speakers and one center channel speaker, all utilizing SLS International's PRD100 Planar Ribbon Drivers and woven Kevlar midrange drivers. To meet today's demanding low frequency requirements, SLS has included a high excursion, self-powered subwoofer delivering accurate and controlled bass. A multi channel Dolby Digital/DTS surround sound receiver powers the system with 110 watts per channel featuring a built-in room balancing algorithm, component video throughput with video up scaling, on screen display, and a universal remote control. The system also includes a matching progressive scan DVD player that supports most of the industry standard formats including MP3. About SLS: Based in Ozark, Mo., SLS International, Inc. is a 30-year-old manufacturer and developer of new proprietary patent-pending ultra-high fidelity Ribbon Driver loudspeakers, patented Evenstar Digital Amplifiers and sound systems for the commercial, home entertainment, professional and music markets. SLS has perfected the ribbon-driver technology enabling their loudspeakers to achieve exceptional inner detail and accuracy with 20% to 30% less distortion of typical compression driver and dome tweeters. SLS speakers and systems are used in high-profile venues such as NBC/MSNBC's 2002 and 2004 Olympics studios, the Recording Academy's Grammy Producers SoundTable events, and for the NAMM winter show, providing sound in the AVID Technology booth just to name a few. For more information, visit http://www.slsaudio.com/. Safe Harbor: Matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking Statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may," "intend," "expect" and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations of the Company and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with the impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting the Company and its operations, markets, product, and distributor performance, the impact on the national and local economies resulting from terrorist actions, and U.S. actions subsequently; and other factors detailed in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. DATASOURCE: SLS International, Inc. CONTACT: Andrew Hellman, CEOcast, Inc. for SLS International, +1-212-732-4300 Web site: http://www.slsloudspeakers.com/ http://www.slsaudio.com/

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