Vann's Press Releases

Recent Press Releases -- Updated October 3, 2011

Vann’s Welcomes Bowers & Wilkins

Vann’s Welcomes Bowers & Wilkins to Their Online Electronics Store and Announces Pricing and Availability of Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air, Zeppelin Mini, MM-1, P5 and C5

Vann’s and Vanns.com are proud new partners with Bowers & Wilkins and now carry the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air, Zeppelin Mini, MM-1, P5 and C5 at Vann’s online electronics store - http://www.vanns.com.

“B&W is loved by audio enthusiasts for their accurate playback of music-honoring the musician's original intent,” said Rob Standley, Director of Sales and Merchandising for Vann’s and Vanns.com.

(PRWEB) September 08, 2011

Vann’s announced today that they are a proud new partner with Bowers & Wilkins and the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air, Zeppelin Mini, MM-1, P5 and C5 are officially available for sale at Vann’s online electronics store - Vanns.com. These highly regarded multimedia speakers, ipod docks, over-ear headphones, and in-ear headphones are available now for sale nationwide. The Zeppelin Air sells for $599.99, the Zeppelin Mini sells for $299.99, the MM-1 sells for $499.99, The P5 sells for $299.99, and the C5 sells for $179.99. All products feature Vann’s free ground shipping.

“B&W is loved by audio enthusiasts for their accurate playback of music-honoring the musician's original intent,” said Rob Standley, Director of Sales and Merchandising for Vann’s and Vanns.com. “Their Multi-media products sit in the middle of this heritage and the convergence of digital technology, offering fantastic sound, elegant design and ease of use.”

Both Vann’s and Bowers & Wilkins have long-standing histories that date back to the 1960s. It’s a great match for both companies to partner together, B&W being an award-winning leader in creating audio technology and Vanns.com being an award-winning online electronics store with a great selection of audio products to choose from.

Strong demand for the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air, Zeppelin Mini, MM-1, P5 and C5 caused Vann’s to select the mix of products they chose. These products are crucial to the direction that audio is heading today.

Kevin Elliott, Vann’s Audio Buyer, stated, “I'm very excited about our new partnership with Bowers and Wilkins, and to have the ability to offer their multimedia products to our valued customers. From the innovative Zeppelin Air dock featuring the latest in AirPlay technology, to the brand new C5 in ear headphones, B&W is committed to providing outstanding quality and performance, and Vanns is proud to be one of their selected partners.”

Key features of the Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin Air iPod Dock are: 

1. Apple Universal docking port 
2. Apple Airplay technology 
3. USB streaming capable for PC and Mac 
4. Power output: 2 x 25W (tweeter) / 2 x 25W (midrange) / 50W (subwoofer)

Key features of the Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin Mini iPod Dock are: 

1. Apple Universal docking port 
2. USB streaming capable for PC and Mac 
3. Power rating: 2 x 18W 
4. Speakers: 2 x 3" full-range

Key features of the Bowers and Wilkins MM-1Multi-media Speaker are: 

1. 4 x 18W amplifier power output 
2. 38Hz to 22kHz frequency range 
3. Advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) 
4. USB streaming

Key features of the Bowers and Wilkins P5 Over-ear Headphones are:

1.  Closed back for noise isolation 
2. iPhone compatible remote control 
3. Two 40mm drivers 
4. Frequency range: 10Hz to 20kHz

Key features of the Bowers and Wilkins C5 In-ear Headphones are: 

1. In-ear design with noise isolation 
2. iPhone compatible remote control 
3. Two 9mm drivers 
   
4. Frequency range: 10Hz to 20kHz

About Vann’s, Inc.

Vann's, an audio, video, and appliance specialist based in Missoula, MT, has been serving Montana since 1961. Vann's, Inc. consists of five retail stores (located in Billings, Bozeman, Flathead Valley, Hamilton and Missoula), and an e-commerce site at http://www.vanns.com. Vann's strives to provide a best-in-class customer experience and became a 100-percent employee-owned company in 2005.

Top Headphones for 2011 - As Selected by Vanns.com

A list of the Top Headphones for 2011 as selected by Vanns.com (http://www.vanns.com). These are the best headphones of 2011 according to Vanns.com staff. The list includes in-ear headphones, on-ear headphones, earbuds, headphones with control talk, around ear headphones, and headphones with microphones for using with your cellphone calls. Great summary for a tech or shopping article on headphones - one of the most popular categories in consumer electronics at this time.

Missoula, MT (PRWEB) July 26, 2011

Vann’s., Inc. (Vanns.com) announced the top headphones for 2011 according to their staff today. The selection includes in-ear headphones, on-ear headphones, earbuds and more from great brand like Klipsch, Sony, Bose, and Monster Cable Beats by Dre. All of the selections, featured in a Vann’s Blog here -http://blog.vanns.com/top-headphones-for-2011/ , are available directly onhttp://www.vanns.com/audio/headphones.

Headphones are currently one of the hottest categories in consumer electronics with a huge variety to choose from. Often it’s a difficult process to find what’s best in each sub-category of headphones and well as in each price range of headphones. Vann’s list spans a wide selection of types and prices for headphones. A full assortment of headphones are available on vanns.com.

Vann’s first choice was the Denon AHNC800 OVer-the-ear noise caceling headphones. According to Vann’s Headphone Buyer, Kevin Elliott, “these are the gold standard in over-ear noise canceling headphones.” The Denon AHNC800 over-the-ear headphones use a large, 42mm Neodymium magnet to create a large frequency range, and hybrid material housing make sure the sound doesn’t take on unwanted coloration. Two microphones built into the outside and inside of the headphones allow them to analyze noise both within and without to generate canceling signals, making sure that the sound one hears is only the sound coming from the headphones. Finally, comfortable soft protein leather ear pads, and headphones modeled in 3D to best fit the contours of a users head make sure one can listen for hours.

“If you’re searching for a set of headphones with great consumer reviews you have to check these out”
said Kevin Elliott, Vanns.com’s headphone buyer.

He was referring to Vann’s second choice of the Klipsch Image X10i In-ear headphones/headset with 3-button remote. These headphones are one part reference-quality headphones and one part advanced, iPod-compatible headset. They feature a high-performance Klipsch design that includes full-range, bass-reflex micro-speakers in each of the Image X10i’s earpieces to serve up exceptionally full and dynamic audio, as well as a three-button in-line control with built-in microphone that allows for hands-free calling and seamless integration with the iPods voice-activated functions. The X10i includes five different-sized pairs of silicone earpiece tips for optimal comfort and noise-isolation.

Vann’s other selections include more than one pair of the super popular Beats by Dre line of headphones along with headphones from Sony, Bose, NuForce and more.

The full list of the Top Headphones for 2011 from Vanns.com is:

Denon AHNC800 Over-the-ear noise canceling headphones - $348.95 
Klipsch Image X10i In-ear headphones/headset with 3-button remote - $349.00 
Monster Cable White On-ear Beats by Dr. Dre studio high definition headphones - $299.00 
NuForce NE-700X in-ear headphones - $65.00 
Klipsch Image S4i Black In ear headphones/headset w/ 3-button remote - $99.00 
Monster Cable On-ear Beats Solo headphones with microphone - $199.00 
Bose IE2 audio headphones - $99.95 
Sony MDRPQ2 over-the-ear headphones - $49.99 
Pioneer SE-NC31C-K Noise canceling in ear headphones - $99.00 
Klipsch Image S4 Black Piano black and silver in-ear headphones - $79.00

For more information about each of the headphones on the list and Vann’s full headphone offerings, visit:http://blog.vanns.com/top-headphones-for-2011/ or http://www.vanns.com/audio/headphones.

About Vann’s, Inc. 
Vann's, an audio, video, and appliance specialist based in Missoula, MT, has been serving Montana since 1961. Vann's, Inc. consists of five retail stores (located in Billings, Bozeman, Flathead Valley, Hamilton and Missoula), and an e-commerce site at http://www.vanns.com. Vann's strives to provide a best-in-class customer experience and became a 100-percent employee-owned company in 2005.

Media Contacts: 
Vann’s 
Kevin Elliott 
Audio Buyer 
(406) 532-6703 or kevin.elliott(at)vanns(dot)net

Vann’s 
Matt Ranta 
Marketing Manager 
(406) 532-6720 or matt.ranta(at)vanns(dot)net

University of Montana Business Professor Joins Vann's Board of Directors

MISSOULA, MONT -- Vann's, Montana's largest independent appliance and electronics dealership, announced the appointment of Cameron Lawrence, Ph.D., to the Vann's board of directors. Dr. Lawrence currently serves as the Poe Family Faculty Fellow in the School of Business Administration at the University of Montana.

"Cameron brings a wealth of knowledge in information systems management and technological integration to Vann's," said George Manlove, president and CEO of Vann's, Inc. "He will be a terrific director, and we're excited and honored that he has chosen to serve as a trustee on Vann's Board."

Dr. Lawrence's expertise in the strategic use of technology and management of complex IT infrastructures will be a valuable addition to the Vann's board. He has also been actively involved in a wide array of business projects such as technology startups, consulting, and commercial real estate. In his academic career, Dr. Lawrence has been honored for his teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and his work has been published in leading Management Information Systems journals. He earned his Ph.D. from the London School of Economics.

"I look forward to integrating the lessons learned by the company's management team into my teaching. Of equal importance, I welcome the opportunity to provide a fresh perspective to senior management regarding the company's strategy and the management of its technological assets," Dr. Lawrence says.

Dr. Lawrence joins current Vann's board members: chairman George Manlove, ex-officio member Pete Vann, Paul Nisbet, and William Honzel.

Consumer Electronics Daily News Honors Vann's With West Coast Dynamic Growth Award For 2006

MISSOULA, MONT -- Consumer Electronics Daily News announced that Vann's, Inc., Montana's largest independent appliance and electronics multi-channel retailer, will receive the West Coast Dynamic Growth Award at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 8, 2007. CEDN's Editor-In-Chief Lee Oser selects the winners. He said, "We chose Vann's to receive our Dynamic Growth Award for the western United States out of respect for the wonderful results the company has achieved over the medium term and for its long-term contributions to its community. Vann's is demonstrating that concern for its customers, whether in the stores or online, along with respect for traditional American values of hard work and honesty, command results in the consumer electronics marketplace."

CEDN, an online daily newsletter with a nationwide readership of about 10,000, reports on issues in the consumer electronics field. CEDN presents the Dynamic Growth Award when a business exhibits solid medium-term growth, innovative business practices, and community involvement. There are two award winners for 2006; Vann's represents the West Coast, and Electronics Expo, based in New Jersey, represents the East Coast. George Manlove, Vann's President and CEO, commented about receiving national recognition, "We've worked hard to grow our business profitability in a very competitive environment, while maintaining our passion for customer service. Vann's has created a unique, innovative business model that is working quite well. Our loyal employee-owners deserve a lot of the credit for our continued success."

Since 1961, when Vann's started as a single retail location in Missoula, MT, the company established a precedent for growth. Over the next 37 years, Vann's steadily expanded, adding five retail locations throughout Montana. Advancements didn't stop there, though. In 1998, the company launched an e-commerce component. Vanns.com has grown continuously since its inception. A new state-of-the-art national distribution facility opened in Lolo, MT, in 2005, to meet online consumer demand. In addition to the e-commerce focus, Vann's also applies innovative retail trends to their showrooms. This summer, a completely redesigned lifestyle retail showroom opened in Bozeman, MT, offering live test kitchens and home theater set-ups.

Manlove added, "We're honored to receive national recognition from Consumer Electronics Daily News for our accomplishments. Vann's has great pride not only in our 46-year heritage, but in our significant business relationships in the major appliance and electronics industry."

To learn more about Vann's Inc. or the Dynamic Growth Award, please contact George L. Manlove, President and CEO at 406-541-6005, or go to www.vanns.com.

About CES

CES is an annual trade show for manufacturers, retailers, engineers, corporate buyers, government leaders, financial analysts, and the media in the consumer electronics field. Some of the most influential members of the consumer electronics community -- this year Bill Gates and Michael Dell -- are featured as keynote speakers. Awards receptions at CES, like the one sponsored by Consumer Electronics Daily News, recognize outstanding performance by industry members.

About CEDN

Published and distributed for over 30 years at CES in Las Vegas, CEDN's distribution numbers at that event reach 50,000. Recently, CEDN also became available as an emailed and online publication. About 10,000 consumer electronics industry members are daily readers, and an extra 1,000 receive the publication weekly.