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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
COMPANY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN ITS QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10Q FOR THE
QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 26, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<NAME> BOSTON ACOUSTICS, INC.
       
                             
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