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                                                                    Exhibit 10.9

                              EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

THE UNDERSIGNED:

1.   CSAV EUROPE B.V., a private company with limited liability, incorporated
     under the laws of The Netherlands, having its registered office in The
     Netherlands, hereinafter to be referred as "CSAV", for these purposes duly
     represented by Mr. Scott Gill:

and

2.   MR. PAUL FEENSTRA, born on 27 October 1969, and residing at Liempde
     (Bremhorst 4, 5298 WL), The Netherlands, hereinafter to be referred as "Mr.
     Feenstra".

HEREBY DECLARE TO HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

ARTICLE 1 EMPLOYMENT TERM, TERMINATION

1.   Mr. Feenstra entered this employment as of September 1 2005 in the position
     of Europe Vice President of CSAV;

2.   This employment agreement is entered into for a definite period of 36
     months and will end by operation of law on September 1 2008 without prior
     notice being required.

3.   This employment agreement may be terminated prematurely by either party in
     writing at the end of a calendar month with due to observance of the
     applicable statutory notice period.

4.   The first two months following the date of employment shall be a trial
     period. During the trial period either party shall have the right to
     terminate the agreement with immediate effect.

ARTICLE 2 DUTIES

1.   The work duties as a Europe Vice President entail among other:

     -    Defining and executing sales and marketing strategies for the major
          European markets

     -    Participating as a senior management team member of the global
          company, CSAV Inc.

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     -    Calling on customers throughout Europe and defining their support
          requirements for the U.S. based product divisions

     -    Building and managing the appropriate sized team to drive profitable
          sales growth throughout the region

     -    Other duties as assigned or required

2.   A detailed overview of Mr. Feenstra's tasks and responsibilities will be
     mentioned in the document Job Profile.

3.   In his position Mr. Feenstra shall report to Mr. S. Gill (CEO CSAV).

4.   As Europe Vice President Mr. Feenstra will devote his full productive time,
     skills, energy, knowledge and his best efforts during the employment term
     to his duties. Moreover Mr. Feenstra will faithfully and diligently
     endeavour to the best of his ability to the best interests of the company
     during the employment term.

5.   Mr. Feenstra will be based in CSAV's office in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
     He however undertakes to travel within The Netherlands and abroad for the
     performance of his duties.

ARTICLE 3 WORKING HOURS

1.   The basic hours of work are 40 per week.

2.   On the account of Mr. Feenstra's position he will also be expected to work
     at such other times as may be required by the needs of CSAV or the nature
     of Mr. Feenstra's duties and for which Mr. Feenstra will not be entitled to
     receive any additional remuneration.

Article 4 SALARY / BONUS

1.   CSAV shall pay Mr. Feenstra a fixed monthly salary of E10.300 gross to be
     paid in equal monthly instalments into Mr. Feenstra's bank account in
     accordance with the general practice of the company. The total fixed yearly
     salary inclusive 8% holiday allowance and 13th month pay amounts E144.000
     gross.

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2.   In addition to his base salary under article 4.1 Mr. Feenstra will
     participate in the company's bonus plan, still to be defined and based on
     qualitative and quantitative objectives, with a potential up to 30% of the
     total fixed salary exclusive of holiday allowance and 13th month pay. For
     2005 a bonus of 30% of the pro rated fixed yearly salary exclusive of
     holiday allowance and 13th month pay will be granted to Mr. Feenstra.

3.   In addition to his base salary and bonus Mr. Feenstra will be entitled to
     an initial stock option grant of options of 400 shares in Chief
     Manufacturing Holding Corporation that will be vest over the life of this
     employment agreement. The terms and conditions of those stock options are
     covered under a separate stock option grant and stock purchase agreement
     with Chief Manufacturing Holding Corporation.

4.   CSAV will pay the obligatory wage taxes and social and insurance premiums
     under Dutch law.

5.   Parties have agreed to study the possibility of integrating a wage savings
     plan ("spaarloonregeling").

ARTICLE 5 HOLIDAYS

For each full calendar year that the employment continues, Mr. Feenstra shall be
entitled to 30 holidays. Holidays will be determined by Mr. Feenstra after
consultation with CSAV.

ARTICLE 6 PENSION

A pension scheme applies to Mr. Feenstra. This scheme includes surviving
relative - and orphan pension arrangements. At least a defined benefit scheme is
agreed upon as well as a cost coverage of 75% by the company. The final choice
of insurance company and overall costs of a possible transfer of the current
pension scheme into a private pension scheme will be studied by parties.

ARTICLE 7 HEALTHCARE INSURANCE

CSAV shall contribute 50% of the annual premium for health insurance, inclusive
labour - disabled - and disabled gap-insurance.

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ARTICLE 8 BUSINESS GOODS / REIMBURSEMENT FOR BUSINESS EXPENSES

1.   Mr. Feenstra will receive a company lap top, mobile phone and blackberry
     handheld for the performance of his duties. The costs of mobile phone and
     blackberry handheld shall be paid by CSAV, and private usage is allowed.

2.   Mr. Feenstra will be reimbursed for his home office telephone lines
     (inclusive fax and internet), whereby 50% of the subscription and 100% the
     dedicated office lines are reimbursed.

3.   During the employment, Mr. Feenstra is authorized to incur reasonable,
     ordinary and necessary business expenses in the performance of his duties,
     such as travel and accommodation costs, in accordance with policies
     established by CSAV. Mr. Feenstra shall account to CSAV for such expenses,
     and CSAV shall pay or reimburse Mr. Feensta against submission of bills if
     these expenses exceed the monthly expense allowance of E300 net.

ARTICLE 9 COMPANY CAR

1.   CSAV shall provide Mr. Feenstra with a company car for the purpose of his
     duties on the basis of full operational lease. The total operational lease
     allowance, including all insurance, fuel and maintenance expenses is E2000
     per month. The car can be used as well privately.

2.   All expenses related to the use of the car shall be paid by CSAV, with the
     exception of parking and speeding fines.

3.   In the event that Mr. Feenstra does not actually perform his duties or in
     the event he is ill for a period longer of than 3 months CSAV reserves the
     right to reclaim the company car.

ARTICLE 10 ILLNESS

1.   In the event of Mr. Feenstra's disability on account of illness or an
     accident CSAV shall continue to pay salary according to the provisions of
     section 7:629 of the Dutch Civil Code with a maximum of 100% of Mr.
     Feenstra's gross monthly salary during the initial 52 weeks and with a
     maximum of 70% of Mr. Feenstra's gross monthly salary during the subsequent
     52 weeks.

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2.   The payments of CSAV during illness are subject to deduction of benefits to
     be received by CSAV under Dutch social security laws and/or benefits of
     and/or claims in respect of loss and income vis-a-vis third parties in
     connection with said disability. If Mr. Feenstra requires some time in the
     latter case to enforce his claims, CSAV shall pay his salary by way of
     advancement during said period. If CSAV so desires, Mr. Feenstra shall
     transfer his right to damages in the amount of the loss of income to the
     company against final payment of the amount received by him until that
     moment by way of advancement

ARTICLE 11 SIDE ACTIVITIES

During his employment agreement Mr. Feenstra shall not be permitted to perform
any paid or unpaid activities without prior written approval of CSAV.

ARTICLE 12 NON COMPETITION

1.   During a period of 12 months after termination of the employment -
     regardless of the manner in which and the reasons for which the employment
     agreement is terminated - Mr. Feenstra shall not be permitted, without the
     previously obtained written permission of CSAV, in The Netherlands, France,
     Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy or Belgium, to:

     a.   in any way, either directly or indirectly, be employed by or involved
          with, whether or not salaried, any person, institute, company or
          enterprise which conducts activities which are competitive with to
          those of CSAV, or which have any interest therein, with regard to
          furniture and mounting hardware for audio video equipment;

     b.   maintain business contacts, either directly or indirectly, in any way
          with relations of CSAV, except from those who were clients from
          Philips and Sagem during the period Mr. Feenstra was employed by these
          companies.

2.   For each month the clause mentioned in article 12.1.a of this agreement
     will remain effective Mr. Feenstra shall be entitled to an amount equal to
     1/3 of his gross monthly salary exclusive of holiday allowance and 13th
     month.

3.   If CSAV decides that Mr. Feenstra shall be unfairly prejudiced by the non
     competition clause, CSAV will give Mr. Feenstra a notification stating that
     the clause will no longer remain effective or that it will be restricted to
     a certain period and / or certain activities.

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ARTICLE 13 CONFIDENTIALITY

1.   Mr. Feenstra shall throughout the duration of this agreement and after this
     agreement has been terminated for whatever reason, refrain from disclosing
     in any manner to any individual any information of a confidential nature
     concerning CSAV and other companies affiliated with CSAV, which has become
     known to Mr. Feenstra as a result of his employment with CSAV and of which
     he knows or should have known to be of a confidential nature.

2.   Mr. Feenstra shall in connection with the termination of his employment
     deliver all material, which belongs to CSAV, among other, copies in Mr.
     Feenstra's possession. Mr. Feenstra is under no circumstances entitled to
     keep or retain material or effects, even if he may have claims against
     CSAV.

ARTICLE 14 PENALTY

1.   In the event of a breach of the provisions of articles 11, 12 and 13 Mr.
     Feenstra shall forfeit to the benefit of CSAV, without any prior notice or
     judicial intervention being required, an immediately payable penalty of
     E10.000 for any such breach, to be increased by E1.000 for each day that
     any such breach shall continue, and without prejudice to the right of CSAV
     to demand compensation of the entire loss in lieu of the penalty.

2.   Payment of the penalty referred to in these article shall not discharge Mr.
     Feenstra from his obligations resulting from these articles.

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ARTICLE 15 FINAL PROVISIONS

1.   This agreement is governed by and interpreted in accordance with the
     articles of Dutch law.

2.   Any dispute arising from or connected with this agreement will be
     exclusively adjudicated by the competent court in The Netherlands.

As agreed upon and drawn up in duplicate:

at __________ on September ____ 2005    at Friday on September 16th 2005


                                        /s/ P. Feenstra
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                                        Mr. P. Feenstra


CSAV Europe B.V.


/s/ Scott Gill
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Mr. Scott Gill