CEDIA Show
‘Home Theaterology’ to Showcase Home Cinema Inspiration at CEDIA Expo 2025
AcousticSmart president Richard Charschan will sell and sign copies of his coffee-table book, Home Theaterology, at this year’s CEDIA Expo.
Home Theater
Integration Guides
Integration Guide to Home Theater Now Available
Home theaters continue to be a core part of the CI business. In this supplement, we talk to top integrators about building the best...
CEDIA Show
StormAudio, PMC, madVR, and Barco Residential Host 15.7.8 Home Theater Demo at CEDIA Expo
Throughout the three-day event, company experts will be on hand to provide in-depth insights and engage with attendees of the SR6 demo.
CEDIA Show
Lumagen Lead Sponsor of 9.4.6 Dolby Atmos Demo at CEDIA Expo 2025
Demo partners include Seymour-Screen Excellence, Digital Projection, NextLevel Acoustics, Trinnov, SPEAKERPOWER, and Valencia Theater Seating.
Audio
Theory Launches AutomatorIP Update to its System Configuration Software
AutomatorIP allows installers to deploy Theory — and for the first time, systems using third-party loudspeakers — in 15 minutes.
Audio
Monitor Audio Introduces Bronze Series 7G
Lineup includes five distinctive models crafted for both 2-channel and multichannel AV.
Behind the Business
High-End Audio Week: Acoustics Made Easier
Created by pro audio professionals, REDIAcoustics takes the guesswork out of creating a great-sounding space.
Features
Total Immersion
An unused basement is transformed into a world-class home theater — and more.
Audio
Marantz Debuts the AV 20 AV Preamp and AMP 20 Power Amp
These are the latest additions to the company’s reference-quality home theater line.
Integration Guides
Projectors and Screens – A Powerful Pair
Projectors and screens provide the most versatile options for bringing the commercial theater experience into the home.
News
Otto System Works Creates One of the First Trinnov WaveForming Home Cinemas in the U.S.
Sommer cable was used exclusively throughout the entire cinema for analog and digital audio interconnects, as well as speaker cables.
News
SVS Chosen as Reference Speaker System for T.H.E Film Festival at Lone Star Audio Fest
System features a multichannel surround sound array with flagship SVS speakers and subwoofers to highlight emerging filmmakers' work.
Features
For the Love of Movie Theaters
A robust commercial cinema environment opens the doors to more opportunities for CI dealers.
News
HTA Reveals New Inspiration Gallery
Showcase of luxury home tech projects underscores the power of working with rigorously vetted, HTA Certified integration firms.
Audio
Sony Announces BRAVIA TV, Home Audio, and Projector Lineups for 2025 — Updated with TV and Audio Pricing
Includes the new BRAVIA Projector 7 and the BRAVIA 8 II flagship QD-OLED.
Audio
SVS Lauches 5000 R|Evolution Series Subwoofers
Models include the first-ever 15-inch driver, dual monoblock amplifier, and a 295 MHz Analog Devices DSP.
Audio
JBL Synthesis Releases the SDP-80 Home Cinema Surround Sound Processor
Includes 36-channel immersive audio support and HDMI 2.1 connectivity.
News
Case Study: Complex Network in a Cinematic Paradise
Pacific Audio & Communications relies on Blackwire Designs network support to streamline Hawaii's first Quantum XDR video wall.
Audio
JBL Synthesis SMA Series Amplifiers Now Shipping
The SMA-4750 and SMA-8300 Class D multichannel DSP amplifiers cater to both high-power and high-channel-count systems.
Features
Outdoor Week Case Study: A Stealth Outdoor Theater in Paradise
San Juan-based integrator Synkros works with Stealth Acoustics to create an outdoor theater that blends in with the magnificent scenery.
News
madVR Labs Adds Jason Dustal as Senior Field Specialist
Brings over 25 years of industry expertise and leadership to the company.
News
Salamander Designs Unveils Manhattan Media Cabinet
Part of the Chameleon Collection, the new cabinet blends style, high functionality, and premium craftsmanship.
News
Case Study: From Unused Space to World-Class Home Theater
Your Digital Concierge uses Snap One’s AV and networking technology to transform an underutilized room into a high-performance home theater.
Features
The Two Types of Luxury
You need to know which of the current perceptions of luxury your client is using.
Audio
Bloomsbury Lab Debuts Two New Screen-Speaker Solutions
Both models deliver sound directly from the screen, ensuring perfect dialog and action placement.
Audio
Review: Sonos Arc Ultra Dolby Atmos Streaming Soundbar
The Ultra moniker indicates this version of the Arc is a new beast rather than just a follow-on.
Audio
ISE 2025: Focal Introduces the Utopia Cinema Range
Includes one 3-way loudspeaker — Cinema LCR — and one subwoofer — Cinema SUB.
Audio
StormAudio Introduces New Decoder Section
The ADEC hardware upgrade is fully compatible with all existing StormAudio ISP models and will be available before the end of Q1 2025.
Audio
ASCENDO to Introduce Ultra-Low-Noise DSP Amplifier at ISE 2025
Solves the problem of noisy, distracting DSP systems that interfere with the home theater experience.
Audio
ASCENDO to Introduce AIA2-10K2 IS Bass Amplifier at ISE 2025
The new bass amp is designed for infrasonic frequencies below 20 Hz down to the single digits.
CES
CES 2025: Hisense Releases Latest Version of Its L9 Trichroma Laser TV
The 2025 L9 Series features Hisense’s TriChroma triple-laser light engine, which reaches 110% of the BT.2020 color space.
News
Salamander Designs Promotes Scott Srolis to President
Company founder Salvatore Carrabba will be taking the role of CEO and remain actively involved in the business as Srolis takes over the daily...
Sponsored
Home Theater Best Practices
Optimizing home theater design with NAD Electronics and PSB Speakers.
Integration Guides
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.
Features
A Luxury Private Cinema State of Mind
A look at the top trends and technologies that are at play in today’s high-end home theaters.
Audio
Sonos Debuts Arc Ultra Soundbar and Sub 4 Subwoofer
Sonos also announced app updates that deliver significant progress in performance and the return of legacy features, with more to come.
Features
Showroom Spotlight — KEF Music Gallery
The speaker manufacturer’s new London-based experience center is designed to reignite people’s passion for listening.
Features
All About AV
The custom installation industry is nothing if not ambitious. Looking back at the industry 20 years ago — filled with audio and video experts...
Audio
Lyngdorf Audio Adds to its Discreet In-Wall Speaker Series
The new D-60 C has the Discreet series’ highest power handling, a high sensitivity and very high achievable sound pressure level.
Features
Home Theater Week: Home Theater to the MAX
Though currently light on content, offering IMAX Enhanced can be great way to differentiate your luxury home cinema business.
Audio
Ascendo Debuts the 10 Passive LED Phantom Voice Speaker
The speaker’s 12-degree wedge shape is engineered to deliver sound coverage in theaters with one to three rows of seating.