Volume: 23, Issue: 9 — May 6, 2026

Latest headlines: Peyton Scheele on e-waste, sustainability and AV, plus news from Savant, Dirac, Coastal Source, SoundTube and more  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­    ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  

May 6, 2026 | Volume: 23 | Issue: 9

rAVe HomeAV Edition

Hi everyone! Happy May! This month, we’re taking a look at a lot of audio solutions in the HomeAV space. There is definitely a running theme within this newsletter, with solutions from Coastal Source, Dirac, Sennheiser, SoundTube and more. 


Also within, check out the latest column from Peyton Scheele, all about e-waste, sustainability and where our industry fits in. Of course, there is plenty of e-waste at the consumer electronics level, but AV contributes too. What is happening and what can we do about it? Read her piece here.


Enjoy! 

Steph Beckett

Executive Editor, rAVe [PUBS]

COLUMNS

Here’s the Latest From the Blogsquad.

AV Industry Faces Growing E-Waste Challenge as Sustainability Efforts Expand [Peyton Scheele]

As global e-waste continues to grow by millions of tons each year, the AV industry is under mounting […]

PRODUCT NEWS

What You Need to Know.

Home Acoustics Alliance Launches HAA Link Audio Calibration Software

SAVANT Announces Integration With Schlage Wi-Fi Smart Locks

Savant has announced an integration with the Schlage Encode family of smart Wi-Fi deadbolts. Savant […]

SoundTube Entertainment Launches Cherry Bomb Galaxy Outdoor Bollard Speaker with Built-in Subwoofer

SoundTube Entertainment announced the launch of its Rockustics Cherry Bomb Galaxy, a high-performance outdoor bollard speaker designed to full-range […]

Kwikset Aims to Enhance Bathroom Privacy with New Halifax Occupancy Indicator Lever

Dirac Announces Audio Solution Dirac Spaces

Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac announced the launch of Dirac Spaces, an audio solution designed to recreate the acoustic properties of real-world […]

Coastal Source Announces Release of Three Press Fit Marker Fixtures in Its EVO Platform

Coastal Source today introduced the addition of three Press Fit Marker fixtures […]

ADI Debuts Episode Ryff-Enabled 4-Zone Streaming Preamp

Sennheiser Launches HD 480 PRO Closed-Back Headphones

Sennheiser announced the launch of its closed-back headphones for studio and live environments, the […]

INDUSTRY NEWS

What’s New in HomeAV.

Z-Wave Alliance Announces Spring Summit Schedule

Z-Wave Alliance announced its schedule of events for the Z-Wave Spring Summit 2026. The event will take place May 27-29, 2026, in Vienna, Australia. The event […]

Kwikset and ButterflyMX Announce Integration of UNITE Electronic Locks With Access and Security Platform

Kwikset has announced an integration with ButterflyMX, connecting Kwikset’s […]

Blackwire Designs Partners with Kidde to Distribute Ring-Integrated Smart Alarms

Blackwire Designs has announced a strategic partnership with Kidde to carry Kidde’s latest line of Ring-integrated smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. 

CEDIA Appoints Andrea Harvey as Director of New Department

CEDIA announced the creation of a new Design & Build Outreach department and appointed Andrea Harvey as director. The company said the creation of the […]

CASE STUDIES

Real World Examples.

Coastal Source and D’Asign Collaborate on 10,000-Square-Foot Florida Keys Property

A newly built residence on Duck Key in the Florida Keys was built and designed by D’Asign Source, who […]

MEDIA

Videos We Think You’ll Love.

Niko Talks About Motiv Sense3 Keypad

HDL Automation Showcases Buspro Smart Home Solution

Screenint Reveals RAFFAELLO TENSIONED Screen for Commercial and Residential
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