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Harnessing Rep Power
"The best reps know what their CUSTOMERS EXPECT and because of this, can afford to take the time to work on their business"
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LCR Placement Fundamentals
A Back-To-Basics Look At Theater Front Speakers Layout When it comes to home theater room setup, there is nothing more fundamental than choosing proper...
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CEDIA’s Remedy for the Financial Freefall: Invest in Education, Share Best Practices, Explore Retrofits
The Bureau of Economic Analysis stated this week that consumer spending, which was anemic for the past two quarters, sharply declined in the...
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RealNetworks Cites Kaleidescape in Hollywood Lawsuit
RealNetworks , most popularly known for digital music service Rhapsody and digital media player software, RealPlayer, didn't get much of...
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Fesco Rewards Dealers at Queens NY Event
Brooklyn-based Fesco Distributors' second-annual Expo welcomed more than 1,000 dealers to do business, demo new products, and network.
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National Study Finds Plasma TV Owners Happy
Nearly 100 percent of plasma TV owners report being satisfied with their sets.
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CEDIA Opens Up
As I searched for a song on iTunes I thought of the exciting developments that made this year's CEDIA EXPO (my eighth) the most...
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Where the Chips Fell at CEDIA EXPO 2008
In the mind of many die-hard home theater pros Ive talked with over the past year, the biggest news in the chip world, i.e....
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Tech Review #7: Pulling and Supporting Cabling
Residential Systems' latest, exclusively online, technical tutorial this month focuses on the essential skill of pulling and supporting cable.
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A New Approach to 802.15.4
Among the products that will flood the exhibition halls of CEDIA EXPO next month in Denver, Crestron is confident that its new crop of...
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Tech Review #6: HDMI
Residential Systems latest, exclusively online, monthly tech tutorial from custom install expert Todd Adams of DI Partner explains the ins and outs the often-misunderstood...
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PSB Introduces New Affordable High-End Line
While sales for invisible, architectural audio continue to grow around the world, interest in boutique, two-channel loudspeakers remains high. This was again proven at...
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Utility Companies Address Energy Woes
Last week at the Waldorf-Astoria, The Edison Electric Institute held a spirited panel discussion on ways energy providers and consumers can work together to...
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Upper Middle Class Households Targeted for Internet-Connected TV Devices
Scottsdale, AZ — The target connected digital living room consumer household has household income between $100,000 and $150,000, according to recent research by MultiMedia...
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EST Reference Manual Available at EXPO
Reference manual can be found at the CEDIA Store in Denver.
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B&O Strengthens Luxury Appeal
On New York City's Renwick Street, just west of Hudson, towers a new architectural marvel. It is the very first residential property to feature...
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Luxury is Always in Style
Creating a memorable experience for a client is an awesome accomplishment whether its through individual efforts or the outcome of many people in a...
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The NPD Group: Consumer Awareness for Blu-ray Rising
Challenges still remain for adoption of next-generation ...
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Tech Review #5: Grades of Cabling
Residential Systems latest, exclusively online, monthly tech tutorial from custom install expert Todd Adams of DI Partner explains the differences between various grades of...
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Retrofitting In-Wall Speakers
Unique challenges to overcome when installing in-wall speakering in existing homes.
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PMA: 3LCD is Front Projector Market Leader
Lead grows to nine share points, extends across all major channels in U.S.
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Savant Conference Report
"Savant" comes from the French word for "knowing." While waiting for the coffee to kick in this morning, I realized that this etymology anchored...
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Mandate to Innovate – Catching Up with Sunfire
After all the white papers and experiments, after all the PhDs on the science of sound, do we know why we hear what we...
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Tech Review #4: Notching and Drilling
Residential Systems latest, exclusively online, monthly tech tutorial from custom install expert Todd Adams of DI Partner focuses on the basics of notching and...
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PMA Survey Reveals Top-Rated Projector Brands
Annual Dealer Survey is a source of unbiased ratings of large-screen display manufacturers.
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Hi-Fi in the iPod Era: Behind the Scenes at Snell Acoustics
Snell Acoustics is a rare breed. During 32 years of operations, the Massachusetts manufacturer has remained innovative without sacrificing quality or craftsmanship. I had...
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Sony Tops February Consumer Video Display Sales
According to Pacific Media Associates, Sony's KDL-40V3000 LCD display was a hit with consumers during February 2008.
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CEDIA Boot Camp — From Technophile to Technician
You've just hired a motivated employee to fill a technician role. One problem: he's never set foot on a jobsite.
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Tech Review #3: 75-Ohm Coaxial Cabling
Residential Systems latest, exclusively online, monthly tech tutorial from DI Partner's Todd Adams focuses on the fundamentals of 75-ohm coaxial cabling.
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Working with Inspiration
Selling inspires. It inspires sales people who revel in the close and take satisfaction in fulfilling the needs of their customer. It inspires the...
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Calibrating Theater Sound
Un-calibrated audio and shortcomings of your room often make it difficult to create a great home theater experience. A few simple adjustments, however, will...
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Nuevo Runco — A Postcard from Cabo
Runco's annual Mexico Getaway provides a retreat for the manufacturer's top-performing dealers, as well as reassurance about a new post-Planar acquisition corporate culture.
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Tech Review #2: Twisted Pair Cabling
Part 2 of Residential Systems' exclusively online, monthly tech tutorials focuses on the basics of twisted pair cabling. Click above for a free, downloadable...
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Video Calibration
Calibration professional, Pat Bradley, offers a condensed tutorial for tuning your customer's video display.
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Back to the Future
While teleportation wasnt on the menu of the Future Technology Forum at last weeks CEDIA Management Conference in San Diego, I was still amazed...
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Crestron’s Green Technology White Paper
Crestron's new white paper, Intelligent Efficiency: Crestron Makes Life Greener, is designed to provide dealers and integrators with valuable tips, techniques and case studies...
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Third HD Format Competes with Blu-ray and HD DVD
Industry pundits think the new HD VMD format will be a serious challenger to Blu-ray and HD DVD.