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Exhibit 10.1

                       COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LEASE AGREMENT

THIS LEASE, made and entered into this September 1, 2002, by and between Scenic
Properties, Inc., "Lessor", and SLS International, "Lessee".

In consideration of the respective performance by the other of all the following
terms, conditions and covenants contained herein during the term of this Lease
and any extension or renewal thereof, Landlord and Tenant do hereby agree as
follows:

WITNESSITH:

That the Lessor hereby leases unto the Lessee and the Lessee hereby takes from
the Lessor, as Lessee, the following premises situated in the City of
Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.

That space located at 3119 S. Scenic Unit C-I, Springfield, Missouri.

For a term of one (1) year commencing on September 1, 2002 and terminating on
August 31, 2003, unless an agreement is reached for an extended term.

1. The rental of said property during the term of this lease shall be $4650.00
per month, the first month's rent payable at the execution of this agreement and
subsequent month's rent payable in advance on the 1st day of each and every
month during the term of this lease.

2. A security deposit in the amount of $0.00 will be payable at the execution of
this agreement. See para. 5i

3. The Lessor covenants and agrees:

         (a) That it had good title to said premises and good right to make this
         lease and that it will discharge any liens or encumbrances thereon in
         accordance with the terms hereof.

         (b) That it will put the Lessee in possession of said premises and the
         Lessee, paying the rent and keeping all other covenants and condition
         by Lessee to be performed, shall peaceably hold and enjoy the premises.

4. The Lessee covenants and agrees:

         (a) To pay the rent at the time and in the manner provided for. Rent
         incurred or past due the 5th is subject to a $100 late fee plus $5 per
         day late fee, with the default clause not waived.

         (b) Lessee agrees at its own cost and expense to keep and maintain the
         interior of the demise premises, including overhead doors, plumbing,
         electrical and heating now located on the premises or which may
         hereafter be placed therein; and , to replace any improvements which
         may be destroyed or removed from the premises during the term hereof by
         the Lessee of due to their intentional acts. All interior maintenance
         will be the Lessee's responsibility and expense.

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         (c) To use said premises for the purpose of operating a ___ business
         and no other, unless the written consent of the Lessor is first
         obtained.

         (d) To maintain in good condition the interior of the leased premises
         and to do all interior decorating and maintenance at the expense of the
         Lessee.

         (e) Not to make any structural changes, alterations or re-decorations
         of the interior without submitting the proposed plans to the Lessor and
         obtaining its written consent. Any repairs, maintenance, or major
         renovation by Lessee will be required to have Lien release from
         contractor for the protection of Lessee and Lessor.

         (f) To keep all glass replaced in the leased premises and to carry
         plate glass insurance for the benefit of both Lessee and Lessor.

         (g) Not to place any sign or signs upon said building without first
         obtaining the written consent of the Lessor. Signage must comply with
         the city code and must not damage building.

         (h) To keep clean all walks and grounds adjacent to the leased
         premises.

         (i) To permit the Lessor to enter the premises during business hours
         for the purpose of inspecting the same or any other lawful purpose.

         (j) Not to assign this lease or sub-let the property or any part
         thereof without first obtaining the written consent of the Lessor, such
         consent not to be reasonably withheld.

         (k) To surrender said premises at the end of the term of this lease in
         as good a condition as received, ordinary wear and tear accepted;
         Lessee agrees that at the termination of the tenancy, that any holding
         over by the Lessee shall be considered a tenancy from month to month
         and subject the Lessee to the provision of the Missouri Unlawful
         Detainer Act.

         (l) That if any default shall be made in the payment of rent or any
         part thereof, or any other payment provided for herein, at the time
         provided, or of, after Ten (10) days written notice setting forth the
         default, default shall continue by the lessee in the performance or
         observance of any other covenant, agreement or condition herein
         contained to be performed by Lessee, or if Lessee shall be dispossessed
         or shall abandon or vacate the premises, or shall be become bankrupt or
         shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, the Lessor shall
         have the right to re-enter and take possession thereof to the Lessor,
         at which time all rights of the Lessee shall cease and terminate, but
         nothing herein contained shall affect the Lessor's right to the rental
         for the term specified. Upon taking possession hereunder, the Lessor
         may at its option terminate and end this lease by giving the Lessee
         written notice thereof or the Lessor may re-let said property and the
         Lessee shall be liable for and will pay , as it accrues, the difference
         in rental for the balance of the term.

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         (m) The Lessee agrees to pay the Lessor, in addition to all the other
         items mentioned in this lease, a reasonable attorney fee and court
         costs in the event the Lessor resorts to litigation for violation of a
         covenant or condition of this lease, or for possession of the premises
         or for rent due hereunder.

5. It is mutually agreed:

         (a) If, during the term of this lease, and except as otherwise set
         forth herein, the building on the demised premises is damaged to the
         extent it is wholly untenantable, the Lessor may at its option
         terminate the lease by giving written notice thereof with Fifteen (15)
         days after such damage and prepaid rent from the date of such damage be
         refunded.

         (b) In case the building is damaged but not rendered wholly
         untenantable, the rent shall abate proportionately until the building
         is restored and the Lessor shall restore the same as promptly as
         possible, provided, however, that if restoration is not accomplished
         within One Hundred Twenty (120) days, the Lessee may, at its election,
         terminate the lease by giving the Lessor Fifteen (15) days written
         notice of its intention to do so.

         (c) In the event said premises or any part thereof are overflowed by
         reason of storm, flood or sewage water, or for any cause of reason
         whatsoever, such flooding shall not be cause for terminating the lease,
         nor shall Lessor be liable or responsible for any loss or damage which
         Lessee may suffer as a result thereof.

         (d) In case of destruction of the premises as aforesaid and neither
         party shall terminate the lease, the Lessor shall restore the same with
         all reasonable speed and for that purpose shall have the right to enter
         the premises for such restoration.

         (e) Any notice required to be given may be given by certified mail to
         the last known address of the parties.

         (f) No waiver of any forfeiture by acceptance of rent or otherwise
         shall waive any subsequent cause of forfeiture or breach of any
         condition of the lease.

         (g) Neither the Lessor nor the Lessee nor their employees will park
         their personal or business automobiles directly in front of the
         business buildings owned by the Lessor in order that the parking space
         most convenient for customers will be available for customers at all
         times. Parking space in front of the building is considered essential
         to the good of all tenants.

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         (h) That the Lessor shall not be liable in any manner for any claim,
         loss, damage or injury from any cause whatsoever arising from any act
         or omission or commission on the part of the Lessee, their agents or
         employees during the term of this lease, and the Lessee shall save
         Lessor harmless therefrom.

         (i) The lessee had deposited with the Lessor, concurrently with the
         execution of this lease agreement, the sum of $0.00 as security
         deposit. Upon termination of this tenancy, the Lessor may retain so
         much of said lease deposit as is necessary to discharge any of the
         Lessee's obligations under this lease, including, but not limited to,
         damage to the premises, or clean-up of the premises. Any amount not so
         utilized shall be returned to the lessee. This lease deposit shall not
         be in lieu of any rental payment, nor may it be used by the Lessee as
         payment of all or any part of the rent, without the written consent of
         the Lessor.

6. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Missouri.

7. This agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their respective
heirs, successors and assigns.

8. That the Lessee will take care of their own trash and janitorial services.

9. Lessee shall not bring or store any hazardous substances on the premises.

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                ADDENDUM TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LEASE AGREEMENT

To the Lessee's knowledge, (1) neither the Subject Property nor the Lessee is in
violation of, or subject to, any existing, pending or threatened investigation
by any governmental authority, under any Environmental Law (herein so called and
herein after defined), (ii) the Lessee has not, and is not, required by an
Environmental Law to obtain any permits or licenses to use any of the Subject
Property, and (iii) the Lessee has made inquiry in to the previous uses and
ownership (the Lessee being the First tenant and occupant) of the subject
Property, and after such inquiry, has been disposed of, incorporated in, or
released on or to the Real Property or the Improvements.

For purpose of this Agreement, the term "Environmental Law" shall mean and be
defined as any federal, state (MO DNR) or local law, statute, ordinance, or
regulation pertaining to the health, industrial hygiene or the environmental
conditions on, under, or about the Subject Property, including without
limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability
Act of 1980 ("CERCLA") as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601 et seq., and the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 ("RCRA"), 42 U.S.C. Section 6901
et seq., A/K/A Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 ("SARA").
For purposes of this agreement, the term "Hazardous Substance" shall mean and be
defined herein as those substances included within the definitions of "Hazardous
substances", "hazardous materials", "toxic substances", or "solid waste" in
CERCLA< RCRA< SASA< and the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C.
Section 1801 et seq., and in regulations promulgated pursuant to such laws,
together with such substances listed in the United States Department of
Transportation Table (49 CFR 172.101 and amendments thereto) or by Environmental
Protection Agency (or any successor agency) as hazardous substances (40 CFR part
302 and amendments thereto) together with such other substances, materials, and
wastes which are or become regulated under applicable local, state, or federal
law or the United States government or which are classified as hazardous or
toxic under federal, state, or local laws or regulations, and together with any
materials, waste or substance which is (A) asbestos, (B) polychlorinated
biphenyls, (C) designated as a "hazardous substance" pursuant to Section 311 of
the Clean Water Act, 33 USC Section 1251 et seq., (33 U.S.C. Section 1321) or
listed pursuant to Section 307 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. Section 1317).
(D) explosives, or (E) radioactive materials.

Hazardous Substance Prohibited. Lessee shall not at any time during the Term of
the Lease allow the storage, disposal, discharge, burial, incineration, or use
of any Hazardous Substances on the Demised Premises.

Flammable Liquids Prohibited. Lessee shall not at any time during the Term of
this Lease allow the storage inside any building or structure of the Demised
Premise of any flammable liquids, including gasoline, diesel, or kerosene.

Waiver of Claim Against Lessor. In the event of the discovery of a Hazardous
Substance at any time during the term of the Lease, Lessee agrees to waive any
and all claims against Lessor for damages or losses which it sustains as a
result of its inability to use the Demised Premises as a result of the discovery
of a Hazardous Substance.

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The representations and warranties herein contained shall be true and correct on
the date of the lease Closing and shall survive the Closing and continue in full
force and effect notwithstanding the Closing and consummation of the lease
contracted for herein, and the obligation of the Lessor to close this
transaction is expressly conditioned upon said representation and warranties
being true and correct on the date of Closing of the lease.

IN WITNESS WHEROF, the parties have hereunto set their hands the day and year
first above written.

                                            SLS International

                                    By:     _________________________________
                                            John Gott

ATTEST:

By:________________________

                                            Scenic Properties, Inc.

                                    By:     _________________________________
                                            Jeanne JenkinsEXHIBIT 10.20

                          SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
                               COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

MCQUERTERGROUP, a corporation,      )       CASE NO. GIC 799833
                                    )
             Plaintiff,             )       STIPULATED JUDGMENT
                                    )
         v.                         )
                                    )
SLS INTERNATIONAL, INC., a          )       Judge:            Janis Sammartino
Delaware Corporation, and DOES 1-10 )       Dept.             71
Inclusive,                          )       Trial Date:       None Set
                                    )       Complaint Filed:  November 12, 2002
             Defendants.            )

                    SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE
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         This Settlement Agreement and General Release (the "Agreement") is made
this 1st day of April, 2003, by and between McQuerterGroup and SLS
International, Inc. ("SLS").

         WHEREAS, a dispute has arisen concerning a determination of the amount
of money owed by SLS to McQuerterGroup; and

         WHEREAS, McQuerterGroup has filed suit against SLS in the Superior
Court of California, County of San Diego, Case No. GIC 799833 (the "Action");
and

         WHEREAS, SLS filed an answer and affirmative defenses denying all
allegations of wrongdoing or liability in the Action; and

         WHEREAS, SLS continues to deny all allegations of wrongdoing and
liability in the Action; and

         WHEREAS, the parties desire to settle and compromise their case as set
forth in this Agreement;

         NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, including the
payment, promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereby agree as
follows:

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A.       AGREEMENTS TO SETTLE AND RELEASE CLAIMS.
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         1. McQuerterGroup, on its own behalf and on behalf of its predecessors,
successors, attorneys, and assigns, as well as all former or present partners,
associates, officers, directors, shareholders, owners, employees, insurers,
reinsurers, subrogees, accountants, and agents thereof, hereby agrees to release
and forever discharge SLS, their predecessors, successors, attorneys, assigns,
and partner professional corporations, as well as all former or present
partners, associates, officers, directors, shareholders, owners, employees,
insurers, reinsurers, subrogees, accountants, and agents thereof, of and from
all causes of action, claims, suits, claims for sums of money, contracts,
controversies, agreements, costs, damages, judgments, disputes, and demands
whatever, in law or equity, whether known or unknown, which McQuerterGroup, its
predecessors, successors, attorneys and assigns, as well as all former or
present partners, associates, officers, directors, shareholders, owners,
employees, insurers, reinsurers, subrogees, accountants, or agents thereof, have
had, now have, or claim to have against SLS, its predecessors, successors,
attorneys, assigns, and partner professional corporations, as well as all former
or present partners, associates, officers, directors, shareholders, owners,
employees, insurers, reinsurers, subrogees, accountants, or agents thereof, in
connection with, relating to or arising from any of the causes of action,
claims, facts, or subject matters which were alleged or could have been alleged
in this Action.

         2. SLS, on its own behalf and on behalf of its predecessors,
successors, attorneys, assigns, and partner professional corporations, as well
as all partners, associates, officers, directors, shareholders, owners,
employees, insurers, reinsurers, subrogees, accountants, heirs, legatees,
administrators, executors, and agents thereof, hereby agrees to release and
forever discharge McQuerterGroup, its predecessors, successors, attorneys, and
assigns, as well as all

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former or present partners, associates, officers, directors, shareholders,
owners, employees, insurers, reinsurers, subrogees, accountants, and agents
thereof, of and from all causes of action, claims, suits, claims for sums of
money, contracts, controversies, agreements, costs, damages, judgments,
disputes, and demands whatever, in law or equity, whether known or unknown,
which SLS, their predecessors, successors, attorneys, assigns, and partner
professional corporations, as well as all partners, associates, officers,
directors, shareholders, owners, employees, insurers, reinsurers, subrogees,
accountants, heirs, legatees, administrators, executors, or agents thereof, have
had, now have, or claim to have against McQuerterGroup, its predecessors,
successors, attorneys, and assigns, as well as all former or present partners,
associates, officers, directors, shareholders, owners, employees, insurers,
reinsurers, subrogees, accountants, or agents thereof, in connection with,
relating to or arising from any of the causes of action, claims, facts, or
subject matters which were alleged or could have been alleged in this Action.

B.       COVENANTS NOT TO SUE.
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         3. McQuerterGroup and its related individuals and entities set forth in
Paragraph 1 of this Agreement, to the maximum extent permitted by law, agree and
covenant not to sue or bring any action in law or equity, including any action
in any court or arbitration forum, whether by original process or demand,
counterclaim, cross-claim, third-party process, impleader, claim for indemnity
or contribution or otherwise against SLS, its predecessors, successors,
attorneys, assigns, and partner professional corporations, as well as all former
or present partners, associates, officers, directors, shareholders, owners,
employees, insurers, reinsurers, subrogees, accountants, and agents thereof, in
connection with, relating to or arising from any causes of

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action, claims, facts, or subject matters which were or could have been alleged
in this Action, other than a claim concerning any breach of this Agreement.

         4. SLS and its related individuals and entities set forth in Paragraph
2 of this Agreement, to the maximum extent permitted by law, agree and covenant
not to sue or bring any action in law or equity, including any action in any
court or arbitration forum, whether by original process or demand, counterclaim,
cross-claim, third-party process, impleader, claim for indemnity or contribution
or otherwise against McQuerterGroup, its predecessors, successors, attorneys,
and assigns, as well as all former or present partners, associates, officers,
directors, shareholders, owners, employees, insurers, reinsurers, subrogees,
accountants, and agents thereof, in connection with, relating to, or arising
from any causes of action, claims, facts, or subject matters which were or could
have been alleged in this Action, other than a claim concerning any breach of
this Agreement.

         5. SLS consents to judgment being entered against it in the event of a
breach of this Agreement.

         6. SLS is given 3 days to cure before it is deemed to be in breach of
this Agreement.

C.       PAYMENT.
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         7. SLS hereby covenants and agrees to pay McQuerterGroup the sum of
Sixty Thousand dollars and no cents ($60,000.00) in the following manner:

            o $5,000.00 per month, payable on the first of each month, beginning
              with April 1, 2003 and continuing up to and including eleven
              consecutive months, or February 1, 2004.

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            o a total of $5,000.00, paid in SLS speakers to be shipped within
              three business days of the later of (a) the execution of this
              Agreement or (b) McQuerterGroup's written notice to John Gott of
              the speakers it is ordering.

            o The speaker trade value will be assessed at 50% of the retail
              value.

D.       PRESENTATION OF STIPULATION TO COURT.
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         8. Andrea Kimball shall present to the court in this Action an agreed
order to: (1) dismiss this Action with prejudice; and (2) require each side to
pay its own costs, and shall undertake any other measures necessary to secure
dismissal of this Action in accordance with the terms hereof. The parties
mutually agree to cooperate reasonably in obtaining any court order needed to
effectuate the dismissal of this Action. Andrea Kimball may file this agreed
order ex parte and send a copy of the entered agreed order to counsel via
facsimile.

E.       NO ADMISSION OF LIABILITY.
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         9. The parties hereto acknowledge and understand that this Settlement
Agreement is made in order to compromise and settle disputed claims between and
among all parties, so as to avoid further time-consuming litigation, and the
burden, inconvenience and expense associated therewith, and without admission of
any liability or wrongdoing by any party hereto with respect to any matters that
are the subject of this Action.

F.       REPRESENTATIONS CONCERNING AUTHORITY AND ASSIGNMENTS.
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         10. Each of the parties represents and warrants that its respective
signatory, whose signature appears below, is duly authorized to execute this
Agreement on its behalf. Each party further represents and warrants that it is
the owner of all claims asserted by it and released by it that are covered by
this Agreement and that it has not assigned or otherwise transferred and will
not assign or otherwise transfer any such claims to any other person or entity.
The parties

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represent and warrant that no person or entity other than themselves has any
interest in the claims, obligations, actions, demands, rights, costs, expenses,
compensation, or causes of action for damages or other relief referred to in
this Agreement or in this Action.

G.       CONSTRUCTION.
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         11. This Agreement has been the subject of negotiations between
McQuerterGroup and SLS. It has been and shall be construed to have been drafted
by all the parties to it, so that any rule of construing ambiguities against the
drafter shall have no force and effect.

         12. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
California.

H.       FINAL AND COMPLETE AGREEMENT.
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         13. This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding of
the parties with respect to the matters discussed herein, supersedes all prior
agreements and understandings between the parties on these particular issues, is
intended to be a binding agreement between the parties and shall not be changed,
modified, amended, extended, terminated, waived, or discharged except by an
instrument signed in writing by all the parties hereto. Additionally, the
consideration recited herein is the full, complete and entire consideration for
this Agreement, and there is to be no further consideration to be exchanged by
any party hereto.

         14. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall
be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one of the same
instrument. Signed facsimile counterparts of this Agreement shall be binding.

I.       SEVERABILITY.
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         15. If any term, provision, covenant, or condition of this Agreement is
held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable,
the remainder of the provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall
in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated.

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J.       HEADINGS.
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         16. The Headings and captions used in this Agreement are used for
reference only, and do not modify or construe the undertakings or obligations of
the parties hereof.

K.       NUMBER AND GENDER OF WORDS.
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         17. Whenever herein the singular number is used, the same shall include
the plural where appropriate and vise versa, and words of any gender shall
include each other gender where appropriate.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement effective
as of the date first written above.

MCQUERTERGROUP                          SLS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

By: /s/                                 By: /s/
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