Resources

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Home Theater Best Practices

Optimizing home theater design with NAD Electronics and PSB Speakers.

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Guide to Subwoofers – Lower Frequencies for High-End Sound

Properly spec’d and placed subwoofers impact whatever is played through them — be it movies, music, or video games.

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Best of Show Program Guide for CEDIA Expo 2024 Now Available

We are pleased to honor the exceptional products that were exhibited at CEDIA Expo 2024.

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Innovation at Lutron Shines Fresh Light on Shades

Margaret Block, Luxury Shades Business Development Manager at Lutron, discusses the role of shades in AV integration, several new product features, and practical advice...

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The Role of Gaming Audio in AV Integration for Residential and Commercial

Whether in the home or an eSports arena, game play audio is important.

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Integration Guide to Video Over IP Now Available

Sending video throughout a home has never been more important, and thanks to the latest innovations, it has also never been easier. In this...

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Why Integrators Choose BluOS

Reliability and versatility are just two reasons why it has become the go-to multi-room audio ecosystem for dealers.

2024 Integration Guide to Whole-Home Audio

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The Integration Guide to Whole-Home Audio is Now Available

In this special supplement, we speak with top dealers and manufacturers about the latest tools available and how they present them to clients.

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What Makes Sony’s New BRAVIA Projector 9 and BRAVIA Projector 8 Shine

Residential Systems sat down with JT Austin, Sony Electronics' Technology Manager, Home Entertainment, and Jeff Goldstein, head of sales for Sony's CI channel, to...

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Selling Home Theaters – Riding the Wave

Keeping up with the latest home theater trends — and the rolling popularity — are key to making the sale.

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Resi First Look with John Sciacca – Skyworth USA Lifestyle Products

Take an in-depth look at the Clarus Outdoor TV, Companion Portable Display|Google TV, and the Canvas Art TV.

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Resi First Look with John Sciacca – Luxul AP-3064 WAP

Go beyond the four-color packaging and see what this new WAP can do.

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Resi First Look with John Sciacca – Anthem MRX SLM Compact AV Receiver

Get an up-close look at this versatile immersive audio component.

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Resi First Look with John Sciacca – SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf Speaker

John Sciacca is back with another of his unique unboxing videos — this time featuring the new SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf speaker.

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Understanding HDMI Technology Requires Ongoing Integrator Training

HDMI LA vice president of marketing Brad Bramy interviews CEDIA tech consultant David Meyer.

How To Discuss Lighting Control with Your Homeowner Customers

Ricardo Benucci, senior manager of lighting business development at Lutron, discusses how luxury home custom installers and dealers can offer lighting control as part...

2024 Residential Systems Custom Distributor Guide

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The Residential Systems 2024 Custom Distributor Guide is Now Available

Hear from executives at major CI distribution companies.

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Selling Shades: Are You Leaving Money on the Table?

If you’re already in your client’s home installing a whole house system, lighting control, or entertainment systems, and you haven’t pitched shading, then indeed,...

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The Integration Guide to Outdoor AV is Now Available

In this special supplement, we speak with top integrators and manufacturers about the current trends in outdoor electronics and how they present them to...

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Integration Guide to Selling Lighting Fixtures Now Available

This guide features advice from integrators who have already invested in lighting fixtures as to how they are pitching it to trade partners and...

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AV Integrators Take Note: AVRs, Soundbars and eARC Elevate the Game Play Experience

High-quality sound for video games and music has never been more accessible.

Guide to Projection Screens – Screen Innovations

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Choosing a Projection Screen – Seeing is Believing

To make the most of today’s high-quality projectors, you need to choose the right screen for the job.

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Are MDU Installs Right for You?

Multidwelling units are on the rise and can be serviced with CI products and skillsets.

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Keeping Up With the Home Network

Manufacturer services help integrators face challenges as network demands increase and the technology continues to evolve.

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Elevating Outdoor Entertainment

Improving the backyard with Furrion Aurora Sun Series Outdoor Smart TV and Landscape Speaker Systems.

Resi First Look With John Sciacca – Juke+

This is not your typical unboxing video…

Resources

Introducing the Residential Lighting Best Practices Guide

Produced by Residential Systems in Cooperation with Lightapalooza

Integration Guide to Selling Shades 2024

Integration Guides

The Integration Guide to Selling Shades Now Available

Dealers are finding shades to be a very lucrative market — the trick is to find out what clients want and guide them to...

Integration Guide to Selling Projectors 2024

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Integration Guide to Selling Projectors Now Available

Top integrators reveal how they present the latest generation of video projectors to their clients.

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Integration Guide to Buying Groups eBook is Now Available

Buying group executives reveal what dealers need to do to remain competitive and successful in the current market.

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The Integration Guide to Video Over IP Now Available

Top installation pros discuss how they set up successful Video-over-IP systems.

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Introducing ARCAM’s New Radia Series

New integrated amplifiers, CD player, and streamer blend British heritage with cutting-edge design.

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Creating a Grander and More Immersive Entertainment Experience for Your Customer

Sony Electronics' product technology manager of Home Entertainment and Sound, Robert Brennan, discusses buying trends and how CI's can leverage consumers' desire for an...

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Integration Guide to Business Software — Minding the Business

Custom integrators have several high-powered options when it comes to business software that can help with everything from proposals to client support.