Framingham, MA–The 2004 Distributed Audio Award winners were announced last week in a ceremony at Electronic House Expo in Long Beach, California. The program, which is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association, has recognized 17 products for their innovation, functionality and practicality.
2004 Distributed Audio Award Winners
All-Inclusive Distributed Audio System: $1,000 or more per room
Xantech, MRC88
All-Inclusive Distributed Audio System: Less than $1,000 per room
Sonance, Sonance DAB1
Amplifiers, Controllers & Receivers
Audio Design Associates Inc. (ada), HTR-2400 Home and Theater A/V Receiver
Connectivity Products
On-Q Home, Entertainment Connection Center
In-Ceiling Speakers: $1,000 or more per pair
Boston Acoustics, DSi495
Installation Aids and Accessories
Sencore Electronics, SP295C SoundPro Audio Analyzer
In-Wall Speakers: $1,000 or more per pair
Polk Audio, LC265i with ENC265
In-Wall Speakers: Less than $1,000 per pair
Boston Acoustics, DSi460T2
In-Wall/In-Ceiling Subwoofers less than $1,000
Boston Acoustics, VRiSub85
Multiroom Audio Media Servers
Meda Systems, Inc., Brvo Digital Media Server
Multiroom Audio Source Components
Bose Corporation, Bose Lifestyle BUILT-INvisible AV-18 Media Center
On-Wall Speakers: $1,000 or more per pair
Boston Acoustics, P400
On-Wall Speakers: Less than $1,000 per pair
Klipsch Audio Technologies, Klipsch Reference Series RVX-42
Outdoor Speakers
Niles Audio Corporation, RS8Si Weatherproof Rock Loudspeaker
Racks, Mounts & Enclosures
Middle Atlantic Products, ASR Adjustable Shelving Rack
User Interfaces/Keypads
Remote Technologies Inc (RTI), T2+ Universal System Controller
Wireless/No-New-Wires Transmission Media/Technology
Philips Consumer Electronics, Philips SL400i
Best Overall Distributed Audio Awards Product
Meda Systems, Inc., Brvo Digital Media Server
A panel of five industry experts judged the products to determine the best in category, as well as one overall best product.
