Ecko Unltd. Named As CES Innovations 2012 Design And Engineering Award Honoree

MIZCO International’s EckoUNLTD. product marketing division today announced that it has been named an International CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for its new Spray™ Bluetooth speaker. Products 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.

The Spray is the newest addition to the Ecko UNLTD.SOUND line of powerful, stylish mobile audio products from MIZCO International. It is the ultimate Bluetooth speaker for use with iPods, iPhones, iPads, laptops and PCs, and all Android, BlackBerry and Windows smartphones. With two full-range high-output 40mm drivers delivering 3W each and two 45mm passive radiators, it can fill a room with high-fidelity audio or bring music to the outdoors thanks to the high-capacity Li-Ion battery that provides up to 10 hours of play time.

Utilizing Bluetooth 2.1 technology the Spray pairs with any Bluetooth device up to a maximum range of 30 feet, includes a built-in microphone that enables hands-free calling with any Bluetooth cell phone and has a 3.5mm line input for direct connection to any music player or smartphone. The Spray’s dome twists to control volume and skip to the next or previous song, and the Spray’s nozzle is a button that controls the play/pause and call functions.

The Spray has a high gloss black finish and includes a high-density metal grille. The high capacity Li-Ion rechargeable battery is user-replaceable, so owners can carry spare batteries to provide virtually unlimited playtime.

Graffiti has played an important role in Marc’s creative vision ever since he first glimpsed the vibrantly painted subway trains rumbling through New York City. In designing a Bluetooth speaker that looks and feels like a Spray paint can, he is sharing a part of his history and paying homage to those artists who came before him.

“Marc Ecko and Mizco have brought a new level of fashion, function and features to the consumer electronics industry with the Spray, giving consumers the chance to hear the colors sound can make, and we are proud to have that recognized by the CEA,” said Steve Kops, Executive Vice President of Sales for the EckoUNLTD. line at MIZCO. “The EckoUNLTD. line of mobile device accessories will continue to grow and introduce today’s consumers to Marc’s unique fashion style.”

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.

EckoUNLTD.’s Spray 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.

Marc Ecko Inspired *ecko unltd Product Line Debuts at CES 2011

The first wave of Marc Ecko inspired consumer electronics accessories from Mizco International’s DIGIPOWER division made their debut at CES 2011 with the formal introduction of the *ecko unltd brand and the UNLTD.SOUND series of high performance, innovatively designed and affordably priced in-ear and over-the-ear headphones. The entire product line is now shipping to dealers nationwide, according to DIGIPOWER President Maurice Mizrahi.

“Today marks the start of an exciting new chapter in the history of consumer electronics accessory marketing,” Mizrahi said today. “For the first time a leading force in contemporary art, design, fashion, and multi-media is putting his name and his design influence on a line of consumer electronics that is destined to create a retail sensation. Mizco is proud to join forces with Marc Ecko as he brings his unique vision and compelling style to our industry.”


Today’s introduction of the new UNLTD.SOUND product line is the first wave of products to be introduced over the next six months. By summer 2011, the UNLTD.SOUND series of headphones will be joined by the UNLTD.POWER series of portable power solutions for digital imaging products and the UNLTD.ESSENTIALS series of Ecko inspired smartphone accessories.

The UNLTD.SOUND product line is comprised of a total of seven in-ear and over-the-ear headphone models carrying suggested retail prices that range from $9.99 to $59.99. The entire product line is available for immediate delivery to dealers.

At the top of the line, the new FORCE collection of over-the-ear headphones carry an MSRP of $59.99 and are available in Gold, Graffiti White, and Camo Grey. The iPod/iPhone compatible stereo headphones feature noise reduction, mega bass, unlimited sound, reinforced construction and frame, and a satin carry bag. Performance specifications include a 38mm speaker diameter, impedance of 32 OHMS, maximum input power of 200mW, frequency response of 10Hz to 22kHz, 3.5mm gold plated plug, and a 1.2m cable. (Pictured at left)

Next in the line is the new RAGE series of iPod/iPhone compatible stereo headphones featuring built-in noise reduction. Available for a suggested retail price of $49.99 in Camo Green, Ecko Red, and Silver, these over-the-ear headphones also feature mega bass, unlimited sound, reinforced construction and frame, as well as a satin carry bag. RAGE performance specifications include a 38mm speaker diameter, 32 OHMS of impedance, maximum input power of 200mW, 10Hz to 22kHz frequency response, a 3.5mm gold plated plug, and a 1.2m cable.


Available at an MSRP of $39.99 is the new MOTION series of over-the-ear stereo headphones featuring noise reduction. Available in White, Red, or Gold, the MOTION headphones all feature motion bass and unlimited sound, compact foldable construction and a lightweight frame, and a satin carry bag. Performance specifications includes a 40mm speaker diameter, 32 OHMS of impedance, 300mW of maximum input power, a frequency response range of 20-20,000 Hz, a 3.5mm plug, and a 1.2m cable. (Pictured at right)

Available in Black, Red, Camo Green, and Gold, the new iPod and iPhone compatible over-the-ear PULSE stereo headphones, with built-in noise reduction, feature strong bass and unlimited sound, smooth construction and frame, and a satin carry bag. Performance specifications include a 40mm speaker diameter, 32 OHMS of impedance, 300mW of maximum input power, a 20-20,000 Hz frequency response range, a 3.5mm plug, and a 1.2m cable.

Then there’s the new over-the-ear IMPACT collection, available in Graffiti, Black, and Camo Blue. These $24.99 MSRP iPod/iPhone compatible stereo headphones with built-in noise reduction deliver impact bass and crisp sound and feature a durably constructed frame and satin carry bag. Performance specifications include a 40mm speaker diameter, impedance of 32 OHMS, 300mW of maximum input power, a frequency response range of 20Hz to 22kHz, a 3.5mm plug, and a 1.2m cable.

For in-ear headphone enthusiasts, the line includes two models: BOLT and CHAOS (pictured). Both are available in White, Red, or Black and are iPod and iPhone compatible. For its suggested retail price of $19.99, BOLT headphones come with a strong durable nylon cord, a satin carry bag and three silicone gel caps. They deliver mega bass and volume control, are stereo with noise reduction, and feature a 3.5mm gold plated stereo connector. The $9.99 retail priced CHAOS line deliver deep bass and a clear sound.

About Marc Ecko Enterprises

Marc Ecko Enterprises is a full-scale global fashion and lifestyle company with reported sales of over $1.5 billion in 2009 and approximately 1,000 employees worldwide. Over the past 17 years, the group of companies that comprise Marc Ecko Enterprises (MEE) has grown to include: Ecko Unltd., the largest young men’s brand in better department stores today; Eckored, a young women’s brand both identified by the ‘World Famous Rhino’ logo; Marc Ecko Cut & Sew, a contemporary menswear line; Zoo York, the first and largest east coast action sport brand; Marc Ecko Entertainment, an interactive entertainment and videogame unit; and Complex Media LLC, a publishing and new media division.

About Mizco International

Headquartered in Avenel, New Jersey, Mizco International is one of the world's fastest growing suppliers of mobile phone headsets and accessories, as well as imaging and iPhone power solutions. Founded in 1990, Mizco markets products under the Cellular Innovations, DIGIPOWER, iEssentials and Travelocity brands. The company currently offers more than 1,000 products through a global dealer network. For more information on Mizco and its product offerings call 1.800.266.4026 or visit www.mizco.com.