April 9, 2025 | Volume: 22 | Issue 7

rAVe HomeAV Edition

Hi everyone! In our newsletter this time, Lee Distad writes about a few aphorisms he’s used in the past and how some of them really don’t apply to our industry. For instance, “pressure makes diamonds.” Is that always the case with deadlines in our industry? Read more here.

Also, don’t miss the latest news that includes a new golf simulation package from BenQ and Carl’s Place, a projector from AVPro Edge, a new JBL amplifier and more.

Steph Beckett

Managing Editor, rAVe [PUBS]

COLUMNS

Here’s the Latest From the Blogsquad.

‘Pressure Makes Diamonds’ — and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves About Deadlines [Lee Distad]

I’m sure some rAVe readers know me as “the guy with all the aphorisms.” To be fair, not all of them are aphorisms — some are metaphors, others are […]

EVENTS

Registration Now Open for LAVNCH WEEK 11: A Reimagined Virtual AV Event

LAVNCH WEEK 11 is back with a completely reimagined format, and registration is now open. Taking place April 22–24, this three-day virtual event delivers a dynamic mix of education, product announcements and expert insights designed to highlight the latest trends and innovations in the AV industry.

PRODUCT NEWS

What You Need to Know.

BenQ and Carl’s Place Just Introduced a Pre-Configured Golf Simulation Package

HARMAN JBL Releases HDMI 2.1-Capable SDP-80 Home Cinema Processor

HARMAN Luxury Audio Group has announced the JBL Synthesis SDP-80 home cinema surround […]

AVPro Edge Debuts iOS and Android App to Control MV-41 Multi-Viewer in the Home

AVPro Edge has launched the STILE app, giving users control over the AVPro Edge MV-41 multi-viewer processor and all connected sources via iOS and Android […]

Epson Debuts QS100 Ultra Short Throw 4K Laser Projector for Home Use

Lutron Athena Lighting Control Gets Smaller, Smarter and a New Cloud-Based UI to Manage It

Lutron introduced new products to its Athena commercial control system, including smaller […]

HARMAN Luxury Audio Group Ships the JBL Synthesis SMA Series Amplifiers

HARMAN Luxury Audio Group announced that the JBL Synthesis SMA Series amplifiers are now available in North America. Designed for residential cinema […]

SAVANT Now Integrates with ClimateMaster Heat Pumps

Meyer Sound Debuts ASTRYA Screen Channel Loudspeaker for Theaters/Large Venues

Meyer Sound has introduced ASTRYA, a new flagship self-powered cinema screen channel loudspeaker […]

INDUSTRY NEWS

What’s New in HomeAV.

Hunter Douglas Details CI Learnings from Its Custom Integrator Program (CIP)

Hunter Douglas has released new data from its Custom Integrator Program (CIP), providing insights into buying trends in the custom integration (CI) channel. The […]

CASE STUDIES

Real World Examples.

Here’s How Networked- and PoE-Speakers Make Prati Italia’s Food Taste Better

Prati Italia, an upscale contemporary Italian restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida, recently upgraded its audio system with the SoundTube DSM-16 Dante […]