LIBRATONE LIVE NAMED AS CES BEST OF INNOVATIONS DESIGN AND ENGINEERING AWARD HONOREE 2012

New York, November 8, 2011 - Libratone today announced that it has been named an International CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for its Libratone Live product entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 32 product categories.

Libratone, a brand known in Europe for its high-end sound systems, recently launched the Libratone Live into the US. Libratone Live boasts exceptional sound and design and with  Apple's AirPlay® users can stream songs from their iTunes music libraries on Mac or PC, as well as music stored on their iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, through their Wi-Fi networks. The Libratone Live allows for versatility due to its smaller size which is heightened with quality hand-picked materials including Italian cashmere, chrome, wood and selected acoustic materials. Libratone Live allows for big sound with minimalistic design without clumsy, clunky speakers. One is all you need.

Liberation is a reoccurring theme for Libratone as they encourage a life without cables, without clutter and most importantly surrounded by great sound. Users can enhance the Libratone experience with the Libratone App, which allows for the customization of the FullRoom feature, enabling you adjust sound to fit any room.

"We are honored to receive this honor from the Consumer Electronics Association and having them recognize our dedication and mission in having high quality materials, top of the line design and exceptional sound - all in one source." stated Soeren Louis Pedersen, CEO of Libratone Inc. "We recently launched in the US and will continue to bring our unique style with hand-picked materials to all we do".

The prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards are sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, the producer of the International CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, and  have been recognizing achievements in product design and engineering since 1976. The Best of Innovations honor is awarded to the products with the highest judges' scores and will be featured in the Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase at the 2012 International CES.

Libratone's Live will be displayed at the 2012 International CES, which runs January 10-13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Honorees will also be displayed at CES Unveiled: the Official Press Event of the International CES from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, January 8 in the Venetian Ballroom of the Venetian.

The Innovations entries are judged based on the following criteria:

• Engineering qualities, based on technical specs and materials used
• Aesthetic and design qualities
• The product's intended use/function and user value
•  Unique/novel features that consumers would find attractive
• How the design and innovation of the product compares to other products in the marketplace

Products chosen as an Innovations honoree reflect innovative design and engineering of the entries. Examples may include the first time various technologies are combined in a single product or dramatic enhancements to previous product designs.

Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering honoree products are featured on www.CESweb.org/Innovations, which lists product categories, as well as each product name, manufacturer information, designer, description, photo and URL.

The Libratone speakers are now available at Apple Online in Europe and US. For more retailers visit www.libratone.com/buy

About Libratone

Libratone is a Copenhagen-based audio company that creates sound systems for today. That's it.

Our approach is three-headed: Wireless technology, hi-fi quality, and Scandinavian design - in one sound source.

Our goal is to play music from iPad, iPhone and iPod touch devices worldwide and to deliver an alternative to clumsy stereo systems and the wire-havoc they wreak. All without compromising the sound experience.

Trademark acknowledgements

iTunes, AirPlay, iPod, iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

Libratone and FullRoom are registered trademarks of Libratone A/S.