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Earth-Friendly Portable Audio System Made from Sustainably-Sourced Materials with Exceptional Sound and in a Small Package
19 November 2012 - The House of Marley, a collection of premium quality, earth-friendly personal audio and lifestyle products, today announced the availability of the ChantTM portable audio system. The MARLEY ChantTM, from the brand's Jammin' Collection is available for purchase at HMV and other selected retailers for a MSRP of £49.99.
The MARLEY Chant portable audio system has been uniquely designed to make taking your music with you easier than ever before, with a custom-fit canvas sleeve including a carabiner for easy attachment to your backpack or bag. The Chant also continues with the sustainable initiatives of The House of Marley by using recycled plastic components, natural bamboo and earth-friendly packaging.
"We thought about what people want out of a portable audio system, not just in terms of the practicalities of size but also in terms of our unique MARLEY style and character. The Chant delivers exceptional audio quality in a compact and unique design, perfect for active people who want to share their music wherever they are, but also incorporating both our values and our commitment to the planet," said Rohan Marley, on behalf of The House of Marley.
At just 15.24cm high by 12.7cm wide the MARLEY Chant includes one full-range driver and one passive radiator for bass reinforcement and an internal rechargeable battery, which can be connected and charged via USB. The music system also includes a 3.5 stereo input which allows connection to thousands of music devices, including iPod/iPhone/iPad devices.
The House of Marley audio products, including the newly available Chant, are fitted with the MARLEY "Signature Sound," incorporating more than 30 years of audio expertise into the design of the acoustics of their audio products. It is the goal of The House of Marley to produce audio products with smooth, powerful bass, mids with stunning presence, and an energized high-end that brings songs to life. Each product undergoes custom tuning to deliver the most realistic and powerful performances possible.
The House of Marley, besides expanding on its MARLEY audio line, will stay true to its lifestyle roots by introducing watches, bags and other earth-friendly accessories in the near future. The House of Marley donates five per cent of annual profits to1Love.org, the global movement sparked by the Marley family that provides funding to charities and causes focused on youth, planet and peace.
Products from The House of Marley are currently available at selected retailers in more than 20 countries across North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East, with planned expansion into 30 more countries by 2013.
About The House of Marley:
Working together for a better world, The House of Marley was created from the belief in Bob Marley's vision of "One Love," offering a range of earth-friendly, innovative audio electronics and lifestyle products that adhere to the Marley family core values: equality, unity, authenticity, sustainability and charity. The House of Marley donates five per cent (5%) of its annual profits to 1Love.org. The epicentre of a global movement, 1Love.org is dedicated to spreading Bob Marley's message of unity and peace by lifting up a new generation of "young gongs" to strike the hammer for charities, causes and ideas that can change the world.
Learn more at www.thehouseofmarley.com, join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheHouseofMarley, and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/HouseofMarleyUK.
Visit the Marley Family's primary website at www.BobMarley.com and join the Official Bob Marley Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/BobMarley. Learn more about other Marley Family ventures by visiting Marley Beverage Company at www.MarleyBeverages.com, Marley Coffee at www.MarleyCoffee.com, and 1Love.org at www.1love.org.
