May 13, 2014 – San Diego, CA—Bay Audio, an engineering driven manufacturer of premium loudspeaker solutions for A/V integrators and specialty dealers, has announced the appointment of Aaron Gutin as VP of Sales and Marketing for North America. Gutin will be showcasing Bay Audio’s premium selection of architectural loudspeakers, custom soundbars, home theater solutions and outdoor loudspeakers to top A/V dealers and technology integrators throughout the region.

Born in New York City but raised in southern New Jersey, Gutin’s love for music and the audio industry began early in life. He kicked off his career in Hi-Fi retail and custom integration in the greater New York area before moving to Los Angeles. Gutin then applied his passion and CE industry savvy over a highly successful seven years with Access Networks, which he guided from a small, southern California IT firm into an industry leader in enterprise-grade networking technology for the automated home. In his new position at Bay Audio, Gutin brings a decade of experience and a bird’s eye view of the CI channel. “The opportunity to join the Bay Audio family at this moment in our industry’s evolution is extremely intriguing,” Gutin stated. “With market indicators continuing to report an increased interest in sound quality amongst consumers and the burgeoning proliferation of high resolution audio formats taking shape, I am confident that the future holds great things for a premium loudspeaker brand such as Bay Audio.”

In his role as VP of Sales and Marketing, Gutin will be responsible for establishing and managing relationships with independent sales rep firms as well as key dealers, new product launches and tradeshow activities. At CEDIA Expo 2014, Bay Audio will unveil groundbreaking new products for the custom integrator including the PTM⁺ home theater solution. “Bay Audio represents an ideal opportunity to make the most of Aaron’s diverse skillset, his passion for great sound and his overall enthusiasm and energy,” reported Bay Audio CEO Ira Friedman.

About Bay Audio: Founded in 1998, Bay Audio is a premium supplier of custom loudspeaker solutions based in San Diego, CA. Bay Audio’s innovative solutions rely upon the marriage of quality components with practiced techniques. Our engineers are constantly looking for new materials and manufacturing methods to deliver the best possible sound and overall value. The Bay Audio team works diligently with audio/video integrators and interior designers to produce custom loudspeakers that conform to a home’s design elements – so you see the décor, not the technology. Ultimately, Bay Audio delivers visually elegant speaker solutions without losing sight of that one most important quality in consumer audio—truly great sound. www.bayaudio.com