In our series of #CEDIAShares blogs, we’re talking with exhibitors about the hottest technologies and trends they’re looking to see at CEDIA Expo 2024.
Q&A with Jim Garrett, senior director, product strategy & planning at Harman Luxury Audio Group.
Why CEDIA Expo 2024?
We look forward to CEDIA Expo 2024 because it serves as the premier gathering for home technology professionals, including manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and integrators. This event offers Harman a valuable platform to showcase experiential demos of the latest solutions across our brands: JBL, JBL Synthesis, Arcam, and Revel. It allows us to engage with key players in the custom-integration space, strengthening existing partnerships, and creating new business relationships.
What is the most exciting trend you expect to see at the show?
At CEDIA Expo 2024, we expect to see immersive audio take center stage. Innovations and advancements in multi-dimensional sound experiences are likely to captivate attendees with marquee demonstrations on the show floor. These developments will enhance the realism and immersion of home entertainment systems, setting new standards for audio performance and elevating the overall user experience. We’re excited to showcase Harman’s latest offerings, demonstrating how our cutting-edge audio solutions can transform any home environment into a high-fidelity, immersive audio haven.
What will you focus on at the show?
At CEDIA Expo 2024, we’re excited to showcase the latest solutions from our Harman Luxury Audio Group brands, reaffirming our reputation as ‘The Home Theater Experts.’ Our focus will be on presenting a comprehensive range of JBL and JBL Synthesis products that cater to every price point, from entry-level to the ultra-high-end. Attendees can look forward to two active JBL Synthesis theater demonstrations: an affordable smaller-scale system and a premium large-scale system. We’ll be previewing the forthcoming JBL Synthesis SMA Series multichannel amplifiers, featuring versatile Class D amplification and powerful built-in DSPs for custom loudspeaker tuning. The SMA-8300 and SMA-4750 models are optimized for residential applications and deliver exceptional power while minimizing rack space. Additionally, we’ll demonstrate our newly announced JBL loudspeakers and AV electronics, including the Stage 2 Series loudspeakers and “Modern Audio” (MA) Series AV receivers.
We’ll also highlight Arcam’s award-winning Radia Series, including the flagship SA45 and SA35 integrated amplifiers and the ST25 streaming audio player. Revel loudspeakers, including our award-winning Performa Beryllium, will be showcased with our Arcam hi-fi and AV products to show how these brands can create a variety of solutions for our customers.
We are looking forward to CEDIA Expo 2024 and meeting with our existing and potential new partners to discuss how we can grow our businesses together.
To learn more, check out Harman Luxury Audio Group in booth #2512 at CEDIA Expo 2024 and visit https://www.harmanluxuryaudio.com/.
