News

Sonance executives will soon crisscross the country, reconnecting with dealers and reps.

Oxmoor has reached an agreement with Crutchfield, the catalog and online electronics retailer, to offer a DIY ZON audio system.

Genelec has added two new active subs to its home theater line.

Dolby Pro Logic II decoding technology is now incorporated into more than 15 million products worldwide.

Crestron has joined IESNA and LIRC, two key lighting industry groups.

Vutec recently tapped Electrograph Systems to distribute its screens and masking accessories.

Speco Technologies has launched a high-end outdoor speaker line.

New warranty replaces ALTx volume control for free.

Directed Electronics has expanded its sales network for a/d/s/ products.

Atlanta, GA--Meridian America will host an event at Definitive Audio on April 2 featuring audio legend Bob Stuart.

Norwood, MA--Atlantic Technology president and CEO, Oscar Ciornei, has resigned to pursue new opportunities. Peter Tribeman, Atlantic Technology's chairman and founder, will resume his...

Orlando, FL--SIM2 Sleco USA has added the HDMI digital input to its DOMINO DLP-based projector line.

Ballston Spa, NY--ReQuest Multimedia has debuted its latest AudioReQuest software, v1.9.2.

Tempe, AZ--InstallEdge.com is now offering online ordering direct from the company's warehouse.

Hanover, Germany--With Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, developers can now create consumer DVD-authoring software apps for mastering DVD soundtracks in 5.1 discrete surround sound from...

Dallas, TX--Less than one-third of U.S. households with dial-up Internet service are interested in upgrading in the next 12 months, suggesting a significant decline...

Jupiter, FL--DH Labs will be the sole distributor of Audio Philosophy audio components within the US.

Ballston Spa, NY--ReQuest Multimedia has appointed numerous independent reps to support its efforts in southern and western territories.

Portland, OR--According to a new review by Quixel Research and Home Theater Research Group (HTRG), advanced TVs surpassed the $4.3B mark in 2003.

New York, NY--On March 16, just hours after Thomson officials announced that they were closing their Marion, Indiana, television picture-tube plant, the factory burst...

Rockleigh, NJ--Crestron is now shipping its C2N-TXM XM Satellite Radio Tuner with two-way feedback to and from the control system.

Los Angeles, CA--Sony Electronics has introduced a new multi-room, multi-zone A/V distribution system and controller designed exclusively for custom installers.

Carlsbad, CA--Linear LLC has acquired OmniMount Systems of Phoenix, Arizona, a designer and supplier of A/V equipment mounting solutions for both residential and commercial...

Northridge, CA--The U.S. Patent Office has allowed the first two Universal Powerline Bus (UPB) patents from Powerline Control Systems.

New York, NY--The Home Entertainment Show East will be held in the The New York Hilton from May 20-23, 2004.

Mountain View, CA--Kaleidescape has joined forces with Crestron to offer seamless system integration.

Indianapolis, IN--Marcus Buckingham and Results Based Leadership will be onsite at the 2004 CEDIA Management Conference, March 24-27 in Huntington Beach, CA, facilitating sessions...

New Orleans, LA--ConnectedHearth.com is a new website that allows subscribers to monitor and control their home systems via the Internet from any remote location.

New York, NY--Residential Systems magazine has launched the RESI Awards, honoring the finest achievements in industrial design of residential products.

Bakersfield, CA--M.D. Manufacturing, the designer and manufacturer of whole-house central vacuum systems, has launched the Home Automation/Central Vacuum Survey--along with the prize of round-trip...

Ambler, PA--Crystal View has introduced Sound-Art, a custom bezel that integrates a Snell loudspeaker system into its CVP-43 and CVP-50 plasma displays.

Los Angeles, CA--Gemstar-TV Guide International and Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. have inked multi-year licensing agreements giving Pioneer and its subsidiaries the right to incorporate...

Overland Park, KS--Induction Dynamics and S3i Sound will jointly market SolidDrive, a technology that turns semi-rigid and rigid surfaces such as walls, ceilings, glass...

Ridgefield Park, NJ--Samsung Electronics is making its DLP line more affordable. The line is now available for prices starting at $3,199.99--a $500 lateral reduction.

Union City, CA--Runco International is now featuring an array of new enhancements in various video products, including the CL-710/710LT, VX-1000ci, VX-4000ci and VX-5000ci.

Cincinnati, OH--NuVo Technologies, a designer and manufacturer of automated home audio distribution products, has created an alliance with RSB Marketing and Sales to serve...

Haverhill, MA--Snell Acoustics has unveiled its new Series 7 with a modern aesthetic combining wood and metal trim to fit within a wide range...

Redwood City, CA--Maxx is now shipping its new 5050 50-inch plasma display (MSRP $8,995) and the Mustang II Pluss video projector (MSRP $7,995).

Coatbridge, Scotland--Scottish-based loudspeaker manufacturer Tannoy has merged its marketing and PR department activities in the U.K. and North America to ensure coherent presentation of...

Ft. Lauderdale, FL--AVAD will sponsor The New American Home demonstration house at the 2005 International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida, next January.

The continued building boom is great news for custom installation firms and builders alike. And, as homeowners place greater emphasis on integrated a/v systems,...

Benicia, CA--As previewed at the January Consumer Electronics Show (CES), NHT will soon unveil its first speaker system incorporating digital signal processing (DSP).