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 SOUNDFREAQ PARTNERS WITH THE NOVOGRATZ TO LAUNCH A LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION OF SOUND RISE, A WIRELESS BEDROOM SPEAKER & ALARM CLOCK Three New Versions of Sound Rise are Available Now in Limited Quantities, Shipping in Time for Father’s Day JUNE 8, 2015 – LOS ANGELES​
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Soundfreaq​
, maker of the critically acclaimed line of wireless speakers, is continuing the collaboration with husband­and­wife design team, Robert and Cortney Novogratz, to launch three new versions of Soundfreaq’s award­winning wireless bedroom speaker and alarm clock, ​
Sound Rise. ​
The new versions of Sound Rise ­ ​
Plaid Freaq​
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Field Freaq and Sea Freaq ­ ​
combine The Novogratz’ unique designs with one of Soundfreaq’s most popular and successful products. The limited edition speakers are currently available at ​
Soundfreaq.com​
for $99 and are ready to ship in time for Father’s Day. The Novogratz Collection for Soundfreaq matches The Novogratz’s funky style with Soundfreaq’s track record for offering products with smart features, impressive audio quality and the convenience of Bluetooth streaming. The design and color palette of the new limited edition collection of Sound Rises make them an especially great gift for any music­loving dad. “We’ve been fans of the Novogratz for years and we’re thrilled to continue this collaboration with Bob and Cortney to bring their unique style into more homes,” said Matthew Paprocki, co­founder and creative director of Soundfreaq. “Adding their design aesthetic to our Sound Rise takes it to the next level and makes it a statement in any bedroom or even office.” “Plaid Freaq, Field Freaq and Sea Freaq were inspired by Timber Cove Inn, a new hotel in Sonoma, CA that we’re currently re­designing,” said Robert and Cortney Novogratz. “Our fans really loved Sound Rise Flower Freaq, which was the limited edition speaker we designed for Mother’s Day. When we saw such a positive response, we knew we had to offer something just as cool for dads.” First unveiled at CES 2014 and named a CES “Best of Show” finalist by ​
iLounge​
, Sound Rise maintains the classic features found in old­school alarm clocks, but with much improved functionality and added features to enhance today’s modern lifestyle. Sound Rise streams award­winning audio via Bluetooth and is equipped with a universal USB power port, allowing users to charge their smartphones with ease. Sound Rise also offers dual alarms with weekday/weekend settings and gradually increasing volume, allowing users to wake up gently to the radio, music or alarm chime. Sound Rise’s upright design reduces the size of its footprint, taking up less room on valuable nightstand real estate. It’s also built with adjustable display settings that ranges from extra bright to total blackout for those who don’t want any light coming from their alarm clock. Sound Rise’s display is also designed with a custom font that optimizes readability without filling a room with excess light. Sound Rise includes a special dedicated button to use either as a sleep timer to fall asleep to music for a set period of time or as a nap timer to nap for 15, 30, 60, 90 or 120­minutes. For product images and one­sheets please go to:​
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www.soundfreaq.com/press​
. About Soundfreaq (www.soundfreaq.com) Soundfreaq is a global co­op of craftsmen – designers and engineers – with deep expertise in consumer electronics and a passion for great sound. By working outside the limitations of a traditional corporate structure, Soundfreaq is able to develop products from the ground up that deliver premium sound for a wireless world and provide maximum value to consumers. All Soundfreaq speakers stream audio wirelessly, making every product compatible with today’s and tomorrow’s wireless devices. The company has been honored with multiple awards for its highly praised wireless speakers, including the “Mashable Choice” award in 2013, “Best in Show” from iLounge at CES 2012 and 2013 and “Gear of the Year” from WIRED Magazine in 2011. Twine International and LA­based creative incubator Goodhatch created Soundfreaq in November 2010. About The Novogratz (​
www.TheNovogratz.com​
) For more than twenty years, Robert and Cortney Novogratz, The First Family of Design, have developed and designed many unique properties all across the globe, rebuilt (from the ground up) entire city blocks, and turned funky into fabulous, with every detail considered and executed with the utmost taste, confidence and luxury. Creating sumptuous, well­designed spaces from wrecks and empty lots, crafting distinctive architectural details throughout, forging exclusive techniques and finishes, then decorating each room with rare collectibles (both high and low) is the specialty of THE NOVOGRATZ. Together, this couple wears all the hats in developing and executing their striking aesthetic. The couple and their family of seven children (Wolfgang, Bellamy, Tallulah, Breaker, Five, Holleder, Major) currently live in the hills of West Hollywood, California. # # # Soundfreaq Media Contact: Natalie Yallouz [email protected] (818) 851­0416 The Novogratz Media Contact: Damiano DeMonte [email protected] (845) 642­9566