Peerless-AV Shows DesignerSeries Wall Mounts at CEDIA

Peerless-AV’s new DesignerSeries Universal Ultra Slim Articulating Wall Mounts are some of the thinnest wall arm mounts on the market. The SUA771PU is designed exclusively for 42″-90″ ultra thin displays, it features a dual-arm construction, internal cable management, and an innovative adapter plate design. For displays measuring 37″-65″, you’d use the SUA761PU. For slightly smaller […]

Peerless-AV Shows DesignerSeries Wall Mounts at CEDIA

Origin Acoustics Celebrates One-Year with Aluminum Domination

Launching the industry’s first ever in-wall and in-ceiling aluminum speakers, Origin Acoustics says that they actually get better sound from them than using MDF or plastic ever did. Founder Jeremy Burkhardt addressed all the attendees of first press conference held here at CEDIA Expo 2015 in Dallas, by explaining that, even though many industry pundits […]

Origin Acoustics Celebrates One-Year with Aluminum Domination

BenQ Claims Cinematic Quality In the Home

BenQ America today introduced its new line of home theater projectors: the HT2050, HT3050 and HT4050. Designed to bring the big screen experience into the living room, the projectors leverage the Rec. 709 HDTV standard to accurately reproduce what BenQ calls “Cinematic Color” to the home. With native HD 1080p resolution (1920×1080), the lineup has […]

BenQ Claims Cinematic Quality In the Home

Middle Atlantic Invents New Way to Mount AV Gear

Middle Atlantic Products is set to demo a variety of creative mounting and cable management solutions designed to accommodate the trend toward small devices and free up room for more rackmount equipment. At CEDIA, integrators are getting a firsthand look at a range of accessories — including patented shelves and the innovative Lever Lock Internal […]

Middle Atlantic Invents New Way to Mount AV Gear

Epson Unveils New Line of Premium Ultra-Bright Pro Cinema Projectors

Epson today unveiled an expanded line of Full HD 1080p Ultra-Bright Pro Cinema Projectors, the Epson Pro Cinema G6970WU, Pro Cinema G6570WU, Pro Cinema 4855WU, and wireless Pro Cinema 1985. Featuring up to 6,000 lumens of color brightness and 6,000 lumens of white brightness, Epson’s latest projectors can literally be placed anywhere as they are […]

Epson Unveils New Line of Premium Ultra-Bright Pro Cinema Projectors

Salamander Releases New Home Seating Line

Salamander Designs has added a new seating line branded the Isabella Collection. The Isabella Collection is a premium, handmade, modular seating line with features like cup holders, motorized, manual or non reclining backs in a range of materials including a variety of leathers and select matching or contrasting piping. And they’re guaranteeing a 15-Day Quick-Ship […]

Salamander Releases New Home Seating Line

Middle Atlantic Granted Power Protection Patent

Middle Atlantic Products today announced that its Series Protection technology has been awarded a U.S. patent. Middle Atlantic claims that their Series Protection system is engineered with non-sacrificial and non-degrading protection to ensure system reliability by effectively absorbing surges without contaminating the system ground. It safeguards against both under- and over-voltage events, with automatic recovery […]

Middle Atlantic Granted Power Protection Patent

SunBriteTV Intros 4K/UHD Outdoor 84-Inch TV

At CEDIA, SunBriteTV has announced its entry into 4K UHD with two new outdoor televisions. The rugged 84-inch Pro Series model (SB-8418UHD), with the company’s largest screen size to date, and the slimmer 55-inch Signature Series unit (SB-5574UHD) are among the first 4K-enabled weatherproof televisions available on the market. The 84” makes it two outdoor […]

SunBriteTV Intros 4K/UHD Outdoor 84-Inch TV

DISH Grows Partners in Custom Install Program

At CEDIA this week, DISH announced integration with Key Digital and Logitech, as well as partnerships with Middle Atlantic Products and D-Tools. Key Digital adds DISH to Compass Alliance Partner program: Key Digital has added DISH to its Compass Alliance Partner program with the development of a two-way driver for the Hopper. The two-way driver […]

DISH Grows Partners in Custom Install Program

Middle Atlantic Intros Value-Priced UPS Backup Power

In an effort to provide integrators with backup power protection for a broader range of project requirements (aka: cheaper), Middle Atlantic Products is introducing the Select Series UPS at CEDIA. This collection of competitively priced UPS products features compact form factors and IP capability, and joins the company’s Premium Series UPS products. At the heart […]

Middle Atlantic Intros Value-Priced UPS Backup Power

Pro Control Announces New Z-Wave Lighting Control Solutions

Pro Control recently introduced an all-new line of Z-Wave lighting control solutions. The new Pro Control lighting control solutions utilize Z-Wave RF technology, creating a wireless network that integrates with Pro Control’s home automation systems via the Pro.zwi Z-Wave interface module. Designed for both new construction and retrofit installations, the product line consists of light […]

Pro Control Announces New Z-Wave Lighting Control Solutions

CEDIA Re-Brands Itself

CEDIA today announced a new brand strategy and visual identity that members will experience for the first time onsite in Dallas at the CEDIA 2015 show. “CEDIA 2015 provides a unique opportunity to showcase the brand identity and bring it to life for so many of our members,” said Vin Bruno, CEDIA CEO. “From our […]

CEDIA Re-Brands Itself

URC to Debut New Lower Cost Handheld Interface in TRC-820

CEDIA Expo is the backdrop for the introduction of URC’s latest Total Control handheld interface, new TRC-820. Programmable using URC’s Accelerator, the TRC-820 is designed to work with all URC System controllers. Dubbed “affordable” by URC’s announcement to rAVe, TRC-820 is Wi-Fi based (the first of URC’s entry-level controllers to not be 2.4 GHz). Using […]

URC to Debut New Lower Cost Handheld Interface in TRC-820

Stewart Filmscreen to Debut Home Version of LuminEsse ‘Edgeless’ Fixed Frame Wallscreen at CEDIA

Stewart Filmscreen will introduce its new LuminEsse at CEDIA – a fixed frame wallscreen system to the custom AV installation market. The LuminEsse fixed frame front projection wall screen has been sold through their commercial AV group for almost a year, but has not yet been shown to the residential AV market. Using an edgeless […]

Stewart Filmscreen to Debut Home Version of LuminEsse ‘Edgeless’ Fixed Frame Wallscreen at CEDIA

AudioControl Launches Architect Amplifiers

AudioControl unveiled its new series of multi-channel distributed audio amplifiers, the Architect ‘P’ Series, at CEDIA this week. These new models are available with 12 or 16-channels and have over 100 watts per channel RMS into 8 ohms or 200 watts per channel RMS into 4 ohms, all channels driven. Additional adjoining channels can be […]

AudioControl Launches Architect Amplifiers

RTI Ships WK2 Water-Resistant In-Wall Keypad

Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) today announced that it is now shipping its water-resistant WK2 in-wall keypad. Designed with an all-glass exterior, the innovative keypad has a sleek, contemporary look, while giving integrators the ability to extend control systems to zones where moisture may be present. Combining modern styling and custom control, the WK2 features a […]

RTI Ships WK2 Water-Resistant In-Wall Keypad

We are LIVE at CEDIA

We are here in Dallas, TX for the HomeAV industry’s mega-show, CEDIA Expo. This is the first time it’s been back in Dallas for over 20 years and, so far, all indications is that this show will break every record it has ever had. For example, there are a record number of exhibitors – over […]

We are LIVE at CEDIA

The DaVinci Group Launches Upgraded In-Ceiling Speakers

The DaVinci Group will launch a series of updated in-ceiling speakers under its Vanguard Dynamics brand. The new models are part of its popular Edgeless Design Series and represent a what they describe as a significant upgrade over previous versions of the same speaker models. The updated product series includes three new 6½-inch models: the […]

The DaVinci Group Launches Upgraded In-Ceiling Speakers

Dynaudio Unveils New Emit Speaker Series

Dynaudio is debuting its new Emit loudspeaker range at the 2015 CEDIA Expo. With this new range, Dynaudio creates an entry-level product line. The models in the new Dynaudio Emit series include: Emit M10: compact bookshelf loudspeaker with 14 cm mid/woofer; $750.00 per pair Emit M20: compact bookshelf loudspeaker with 17 cm mid/woofer; $950.00 per […]

Dynaudio Unveils New Emit Speaker Series

Stewart Filmscreen Launches Screen Packages

Stewart Filmscreen will debut a new initiative, Stewart Standard Solutions, at CEDIA Expo 2015. Standard Solutions streamlines the process for selecting Stewart Filmscreen’s most popular screen systems, and offers financial benefits to integrators for choosing from the preset menu of products. The Standard Solutions product list includes one fixed frame wall screen, Luxus Deluxe Quick […]

Stewart Filmscreen Launches Screen Packages

Proficient Launches Dealer-Focused Product and Brand Announcements at CEDIA 2015

At this week’s CEDIA Expo in Dallas, Core Brands will debut Proficient Signature architectural speakers and a revamp of its existing Proficient Protege speaker line. This will create new opportunities for installing dealers while staying within the Proficient brand. The Proficient Signature portfolio of ten architectural speakers builds on the success Proficient achieved with its […]

Proficient Launches Dealer-Focused Product and Brand Announcements at CEDIA 2015

ESP/SurgeX Intros Envision, New Monitoring and Analytics Tool for Integrators

ESP/SurgeX’s new Envision is a power diagnostics system that measures and records power conditions and presents detailed data in live or date-stamped reports. As integrators and electricians diligently work together to complete a job, Envision provides energy data that can be used to accurately identify the source of common electrical issues the first time around, […]

ESP/SurgeX Intros Envision, New Monitoring and Analytics Tool for Integrators

Wisdom Audio Intros SAGE CINEMA SERIES Loudspeakers at CEDIA

Targeting high-end media rooms and private cinemas, Wisdom Audio is introducing an entire new range of models dedicated to hidden installations behind projection screens and fabric walls. Following up on the Wisdom Series LS3i & LS4i Line Source models for private cinemas, the Sage Cinema Series consists of five models — three Line Sources and […]

Wisdom Audio Intros SAGE CINEMA SERIES Loudspeakers at CEDIA

Artison Intros WiSA-Powered Nano Backpack Audio Hub

Artison today announced something called the Nano Backpack (WiSA Powered) — a compact, thin audio hub. Measuring a 1″ x 9″ x 9″ (H/W/D), Backpack is aimed at enabling wireless home theater audio, whether it is mounted on the wall, behind a flat panel display or in the wall. Three internal 100-watt Class D amplifiers […]

Artison Intros WiSA-Powered Nano Backpack Audio Hub

Séura Debuts Storm 84-inch Outdoor TV

Séura has added an 84-inch TV to its Storm line of sleek outdoor televisions. With 4K UHD native resolution, the new 84-inch Séura Storm is designed for use in non-direct sunlight, and claims a 450-nit panel brightness with an anti-glare coating. All Séura outdoor TVs are built to thrive outside year-round, regardless of climate or […]

Séura Debuts Storm 84-inch Outdoor TV

Parasound to Debut Expanded ZoneMaster Custom Installation Amplifier Line at CEDIA

Parasound has expanded its ZoneMaster custom installation amplifier line with the introduction of three new models. The six-channel Parasound ZoneMaster 650, four-channel ZoneMaster 450, and two-channel ZoneMaster 250 use the same 50-watt bridgeable amplifier circuits, offer the same quality sound, and deliver the same high levels of dependability as the company’s ZoneMaster 1250 Universal 12-channel […]

Parasound to Debut Expanded ZoneMaster Custom Installation Amplifier Line at CEDIA

AudioControl Launches New Dolby ATMOS Concert AVR-7 & AVR-9 Receivers

AudioControl today announced the launch of their new 7.1.4 Concert AVR-7 and Concert AVR-9 receivers with Dolby ATMOS, 4K, HDMI 2.0a, HDCP 2.2 and introducing DIRAC LIVE FOR AUDIOCONTROL. The AVR-9’s 7 x 200 watts per channel theater amplifier is designed as the high-end home theater amp. The Concert AVR-7 also includes the same high […]

AudioControl Launches New Dolby ATMOS Concert AVR-7 & AVR-9 Receivers

Christie Extends Vive LA Series Loudspeaker Lineup with LA2 Line Array and LA3S-3ohm Speakers

Christie today extended its Christie Vive Audio solution with the introduction of the LA2 premium screen channel loudspeaker and the LA3S 3-ohm premium surround channel loudspeaker. Both products are expected to be available in November. The LA2 Line Array completes the family of LA (Line Array) speakers for use in screen channel applications by completing […]

Christie Extends Vive LA Series Loudspeaker Lineup with LA2 Line Array and LA3S-3ohm Speakers

Nexus 21 Introduces Speakeasy Poker Table with Disappearing Bar

Display lift company Nexus 21 just launched the lift-activated Speakeasy Poker Table, a nifty product that presents a new revenue opportunity for CE integrators. The Speakeasy offers guests not just a poker table, but also a concealed whiskey and spirit bar that comes up from the center of the table. It will debut at CEDIA […]

Nexus 21 Introduces Speakeasy Poker Table with Disappearing Bar

Transformative Engineering’s Intros HDBase-T Matrix

Transformative Engineering has introduced the HDM-4×2, a four-source, two-display HDMI matrix switch with a local HDMI output and remote HDBaseT output that they claim is capable of switching 4K signals (buyer beware, as there are no 4K compatibility specs for color bit depth). The local output is Audio Return Channel (ARC) enabled, and the remote […]

Transformative Engineering’s Intros HDBase-T Matrix

Bryston Launches Model T Cinema Reference In-wall Loudspeaker

Bryston today introduced its Model T Cinema “reference” home theater in-wall loudspeaker. By leveraging the design of the Model T floor-standing loudspeaker, Bryston has developed an architectural speaker system for dedicated home theater rooms. In order to achieve the desired performance goals from an in-wall speaker system, Bryston is using seven drivers in a three-way […]

Bryston Launches Model T Cinema Reference In-wall Loudspeaker

Extron Intros 4K Signal Regenerators

Extron’s new HD 4K 110 Series are simply one input, one output signal regenerators that are designed to guarantee signal integrity for HDMI sources with marginal or poor quality output. The signal regenerators are HDCP compliant, and support computer and video resolutions up to 4K, including 1080p/60 with Deep Color. Designed to recondition signals at […]

Extron Intros 4K Signal Regenerators