Rian Steffens, Onkyo USA’s eastern business development manager, speaks with host Johnny Mota about new products ranging from speakers, AVR(s), turntables, and of course, Dolby ATMOS. They also talk about updating your old “man cave,” what’s popular in the “lady cave,” where you can find these products (in places where you’d not normally see), and […]

Barco Residential made its debut at CEDIA Expo 2014 and they’ll be back in a bigger way in Booth 1310 at CEDIA Expo 2015 next week. Not only do they have a live theater this year, but they’ve also designed the booth to be a “lifestyle” environment. They’ll even show you how you can re-imagine […]

BTX Technologies announced today that it is introducing HDMI cables (fiber-based) for 4K applications in a variety of lengths from 5 meters to 100 meters. These new fiber-based assemblies are considered lightweight and work in tight spaces, like floor boxes, and include EDID transmission.  They support high definition (1080p) and ultra-high definition (4K) video, deep […]

FX Luminaire just launched its new new Luxor CUBE, a hardwired module that allows the Luxor controller to zone and dim other brands of low voltage and line voltage light fixtures. In addition to controlling carriage, entry pillar, and holiday or bistro lights, the CUBE even allows control of water feature pumps, automatic gates, and […]

INDIANAPOLIS (September 30, 2015) – CEDIA has announced Luke Dixon of Imagine That Audio and Video as the 2015 Humanitarian Award recipient for his work on the Lone Survivor Foundation Crystal Beach Retreat Facility. The Lone Survivor Foundation Crystal Beach Retreat Facility provides all-expenses-paid educational and therapeutic retreats for service members, veterans, and their families, […]

Torus Power announced its new TOT AVR Series of toroidal isolation power transformers this month, with models also available for use in Continental Europe (TOT AVR CE) and the United Kingdom (TOT AVR UK). The TOT AVR Series builds upon Torus Power’s successful, compact and competitively priced TOT Series of Toroidal Isolation Transformer products, but […]

Just Add Power will debut (3G) Ultra HD over IP transmitters and receivers with built-in 4K scaler at CEDIA. According to Just Add Power (and these are big claims), 3G Ultra HD over IP can simultaneously deliver multiple sources of 4K content with HDCP 2.2 from HDMI 2.0 devices, as well as 1080p and lower content from […]

The ’90s were all about home theaters. But, let’s face it, that market is dying a rapid death. In some areas, thanks to the 1 percent mantra, having a home theater isn’t an indicator of family-fun, it’s more of a sign of braggart. But, having a smart home is a badge of environmental courage. Smart […]

This month Apple lifted the curtain on its new Apple TV, dubbed, oddly enough, The New Apple TV. Since then, many of us in the AV business and media have spent time parsing the specifications, guessing at the hints Apple has dropped about its capabilities, and pondering the implications it’s going to have on living […]

We are better — thanks to companies like Sonos and Apple, to be frank — but not there, yet. Hey, at least one of those companies does exhibit at CEDIA Expo. Let’s be honest, the custom home integration market is still, way, way too complicated. But, is it a people problem or a product problem. […]

Spiral Groove today announced the availability of its new top of the line Spiral Groove SG1.2 turntable, which incorporates a host of upgrades from the previous SG1.1. The SG1.2 features a new platter, isolation feet, damping material and various other parts and, according to Spiral Groove, an improved magnetic platter levitation system to deliver significantly […]

Classé has announced the expansion of its Sigma series adding a mono amplifier. The Sigma MONO is rated at 350W into 8 ohms and 700W into 4 ohms. A special pass-thru feature allows the input signal to be forwarded to a second amplifier for bi-amplifying or to drive a subwoofer amplifier. This allows the amplifiers […]

Transformative Engineering (TE) has introduced the HAI-1 Audio Injector, a patent-pending device that allows the user to substitute audio in an HDMI signal path. Typical applications include injecting the center channel information so a TV’s speakers can be used as the center channel. Another use may be injecting a local microphone pre-amp signal in an […]

CEDIA has announced that Vincent Bruno, former Crestron marketing exec, will join CEDIA as CEO next month. CEDIA announced the search for a CEO earlier this year following Executive Director Don Gilpin’s decision to step down. Bruno brings a deep knowledge of the industry to the role of CEO. For the last seven years, Bruno […]

Dubbed b3pro, a new company is an alliance of companies formed to help integrators with business tools, advice and group deals. b3pro (building better businesses) fills a hole that they say exists in the market to help with services — not products. Billed as a one-stop shop for all non-product-related business services that owners need […]

Over the past few years, UHD TVs have been a mix of HDCP 2.2 and 1.4, 300MHz and 600MHz — even to the point of varying by port. AVPro has developed a new test tool, the Murideo Fresco SIX-G, for the AV integration market to confirm HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compliance at the 18 […]

Channel Vision will debut an integrated audio matrix that features control over Wi-Fi from a Smartphone, tablet or computer and allows more integration options into other whole house audio systems than previous models. Channel Vision’s A4403 Integrated Audio Matrix includes four inputs and up to 16 output zones. Each input zone features a separate TOSLINK […]

Atlona told rAVe today they started shipping two new HDMI over HDBaseT signal extender kits for long distance transmission spec’d to handle 4K/UHD capability and HDCP 2.2 copy protection pass-through: The AT-UHD-EX-70C and the AT-UHD-EX-70. Both models were announced earlier this year at ISE 2015 in Amsterdam. Providing 70 meters (230 ft.) of signal extension, the […]

CEDIA has named J. Robert Stuart, co-founder of Meridian Audio Ltd. and Inventor of MQA, as this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Stuart will be recognized at the annual CEDIA Awards Celebration at CEDIA EXPO on October 17, 2015.The CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has exhibited outstanding, creative, innovative, and visionary leadership in the growth […]

SnapAV’s Episode Signature group just released their fanciest speakers to date – the 1700 line. The 1700 series offers architectural in-ceiling, in-wall, surround and soon-to-be released LCR speakers, so each individual customer can build the ultimate movie or music experience. While the in-walls and in-ceilings will transform the way you hear music, the 1700 surround […]

LynTec today announced it has added three new circuit count panels to its RPC line of remote-control breaker panels. The new panels make it possible for LynTec customers to add more circuits to their designs in the same horizontal wall space to control a greater number of components, as needed.Taking advantage of a change in the National Electrical Code […]

They say that imitation is the best form of flattery. The new Google OnHub looks, well, almost identical to the Amazon Echo — both are cylindrical towers. Google’s is a Wi-Fi hub that’s designed to be a central controller for everything Google-owned or “approved” that can keep you entertained through your TV (or Android phone […]

DISH has completed the integration of its Hopper DVR with control modules from leading home automation system providers, AMX by HARMAN, Crestron, Pro Control and RTI. This development allows dealers to speed the installation process by leveraging auto-discovery tools that quickly identify the presence of Hopper and Joey receivers within a customer’s home network. In […]

TANNOY has introduced new CMS & CVS Retrofit Adapter Kits to speed up installation of TANNOY ceiling loudspeakers inside existing back-cans from third party manufacturers or, in other scenarios, utilizing existing ceiling cutouts that were sized for other loudspeakers. By using the Retrofit Kits, installation contractors can change to TANNOY while minimizing additional installation time […]

James Loudspeaker has announced the addition of the MQ84/MQ84A mid/high frequency modules to their Mavericks home theater lineup. The Mavericks speaker system was specifically developed for home theater applications, delivering what they claim as ultra-wide bandwidth and extremely low distortione. The MQ84/MQ84A is a 4-way loudspeaker available either with a built-in passive crossover (MQ84) or with an optional external […]

Araknis Networks (part of SnapAV) manufacturers IP-enabled AV products that it says are commercial-grade routers, switches, and wireless access points aimed at professional installers of home and pro systems. “For the average installer, networking can seem very intimidating,” says Ayham Ereksousi, Category Manager for Araknis Networks. “In a typical installation, there are multiple devices that require high-speed connectivity – […]

CEDIA has announced that Bill Skaer will be inducted into its prestigious Fellows program, which honors longtime CEDIA members and volunteers who have contributed significantly to the association’s success. “Bill has been a dedicated champion of the industry and CEDIA from the onset,” said Larry Pexton, CEDIA Chairman. “He is widely recognized by his peers and CEDIA staff […]

INDIANAPOLIS (August 12,2015) – CEDIA EXPO is the epicenter of the future home experience providing attendees the opportunity to prepare and understand the trends that will drive the future of the industry and their business. The vision of the future extends from the opening keynote, to the show floor, the classroom, and beyond. “We always […]

INDIANAPOLIS (August 17, 2015 ) – CEDIA has announced that Bill Skaer, dedicated CEDIA volunteer, past board member, and recipient of CEDIA’s Lifetime Achievement award will be inducted into its prestigious Fellows program, which honors longtime CEDIA members and volunteers who have contributed significantly to the association’s success. “Bill has been a dedicated champion of […]

Araknis Networks® products were engineered to deliver quick, reliable performance in any environment. Through their newest commercial-grade routers, switches, and wireless access points, they have streamlined the networking process for professional installers and consumers alike. Araknis Networks is the property of Charlotte-based SnapAV, a designer, manufacturer and exclusive source of more than 1,800 electronic home […]

Resolution Acoustics, known as a manufacturer of acoustic-treatment systems, is shipping its new patent-pending Towers, made in the US. Before-and-after room measurements have proven that the Towers positively affect broadband frequencies down into the mid-20Hz range, dramatically reducing the time decay of fundamental and harmonic frequencies, lowering the modal peaks and bringing up the dips […]

CEDIA EXPO is the epicenter of the future home experience providing attendees the opportunity to prepare and understand the trends that will drive the future of the industry and their business. The vision of the future extends from the opening keynote, to the show floor, the classroom, and beyond. “We always want attendees to leave […]