Audio
Resolution Acoustics to Demonstrate at Capital Audio Fest
Resolution Acoustics will bring its comparison demonstration to Rooms 312 and 314 of Capital Audio Fest 2015, held August 28–30, in Rockville, MD.
Technology
Technology
DISH Adds Control Integration for Hopper
DISH has completed the integration of its Hopper DVR with control modules from leading home automation system providers, AMX by HARMAN, Crestron, Pro Control,...
Technology
Leviton Integrates BitWise and Omni Automation Platforms
Leviton customers can now integrate Omni security & automation control systems into BitWise BC1, BC2, and BC4 audio/visual control systems.
Technology
TiO Releases TiO Connect Integration Platform
Version 2.1 of TiO, the first release to support TiO Connect, the platform for communicating with systems and devices outside the TiO ecosystem.
Connectivity
Just Add Power Adds New 3G Ultra HD over IP Transmitters and Receivers
These transmitters and receivers work in conjunction with a standard gigabit managed Ethernet switch to distribute 4K/UHD and HDCP 2.2 encrypted content, as well...
Connectivity
Arlington Creates 8×10 Steel TV Box for Commercial Installations
Arlington’s 8x10 steel TV Box is a flexible solution for flat-screen TV installations in new or retrofit work.
Technology
AVAD Adds Philips hue to ‘Works with Nest’ Lineup
This new addition to AVAD’s lineup of products creates extensive personalization options dealers to offer their customers.
Connectivity
Parks Associates Study: Opportunities in Connected Home Market
The firm’s 360 View Update: Competition in residential security analyzes competition for residential security services between traditional players and new players from the telecom...
Connectivity
Niles Auriel Multi-Room Audio Controller Links Homeowner to Whole-Home Automation
The homeowner started small with a basic control system but quickly learned the limits of his choice when he couldn’t connect his Sonos system...
Audio
CasaTunes Adds Leviton Audio Entertainment System Support
The Leviton Hi-Fi 2 Audio System enables users to enjoy music in multiple rooms with hard-wired reliability and clarity that's skip-free and not subject...
Technology
Sony Pictures to Release Classic Films in Dolby Atmos
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) will add two classics from visionary director Luc Besson to the Supreme Cinema Series with the addition of "The...
Technology
How E3 Will Influence the Work You Do
Leaving this year’s E3, I was mixed with a bit of both disappointment and excitement.
Product Reviews
Monitor Audio Controlled Performance Series Speakers
We all know that it is proverbially impossible to have one’s cake and eat it too.
Technology
Platinum Tools 8-in-1 Ratcheted Driver Now Available
Small, tough, and fully ratcheted, the 8-In-1 Stubby is ideal for cramped spaces.
Audio
Melco’s High Definition Music Library Now Available in U.S.
The purpose-built network music storage system requires no network setup.
Technology
Fibaro Shipping Home Center 2 in U.S.
Home Center 2 is the centerpiece of the company's total connected home ecosystem.
Technology
ClareVue Lighting Now Shipping
The line includes master and accessory dimmers and switches, plus receptacles and programmable keypads that network together.
Technology
Thermal Management: The Key to System Performance
The “Final Frontier of System Performance,” is the need to proactively plan and control the thermal environment of your installations through passive and/or active...
Technology
Elite VMAX Dual Screen Offers Alternating HDTV and Widescreen Projection
Elite Screens Inc. has launched its VMAX Dual Series, an electric projection screen that contains a pair of alternating materials with either a 16:9...
Connectivity
Digital Horizons Upgrades Residential AV Control
Working to retrofit an existing AV system with a wide assortment of existing equipment spread throughout a 10,000-square-foot residential space is not an easy...
Connectivity
Video Storm Releases NetPlay Video Mobile Streaming, VRX020
Video Storm has released the new mobile streaming feature for NetPlay.
Audio
Vanguard Dynamics Expands Amplifier Line
The DaVinci Group has added two audio amplifiers to its Vanguard Dynamics line.
Connectivity
Tripp Lite Expands Line of PDU Ethernet Switch Combos
Merging a PDU and unmanaged network switch into a single 1U device, the new models offer 12 outlets and 24-Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Audio
Marantz Launches All-in-One M-CR611 Music System
Marantz has launched its new M-CR611 network CD receiver with streaming and digital media features.
Audio
Flexson Creates Sound-Optimizing Desk Stand for SONOS PLAY:1
The expanded line of solutions for SONOS PLAY:1 joins Flexson’s range of more than 75 accessories, all engineered for every SONOS product.
Technology
Worldwide 4K TV Shipments are on the Rise
Global TV sales rose by three percent in 2014 to reach 235 million units, with trade value up to $94 billion, according to a...
Technology
Wolf Cinema Launches Business and Commercial Products Division
Wolf Cinema PRO light engines are packed with a wide range of installation capabilities, including multiple primary lens options and ample image offsets.
Audio
ADI Launches New Mobile Websites for Canada, Puerto Rico
The mobile versions of the websites allow dealers to shop and order with ADI from a smartphone or tablet.
News
Tyco Security Products, Alarm.com Partner on Interactive Services
Tyco Security Products has expanded its strategic global partnership with Alarm.com to enable smart interactive services for both the residential and small-to-medium commercial market.
Technology
URC Adds Two-Way Control Module for KNX
URC has introduced a two-way control module that allows Total Control products to be installed in a KNX environment.
Audio
Denon HEOS Adds Rdio
Denon Electronics has partnered with Rdio, a global music streaming service available in 85 countries.
Technology
SI Adds Acoustically Transparent Weave to Zero Edge Flex Projection Screen
Screen Innovations (SI) has updated its Zero Edge FLEX frame style and added the company’s Maestro White and Maestro Gray acoustically transparent, woven, screens.
Technology
Séura Expands Storm Ultra Bright Series With 65-Inch Outdoor TV
Luxury technology solutions manufacturer Séura has added a 65-inch TV to its Storm Ultra Bright line of outdoor televisions.
Technology
On Controls Offers IP-based Control of Apple TV in 4.2 Release
On Controls' 4.2 software revision allows users to update their On Controls iOS app from the Apple Store and Android app from Google Play...
News
Channel Vision Extends Warranty on Select Systems
The new extended warranty applies to audio systems purchased with Channel Vision speakers, as well as to Channel Vision IP and analog surveillance products.
Technology
KanexPro 4K Ultra HDBaseT Matrix Switchers Support 4K Resolutions
New solutions to provide integrators with the hardware to deliver video distribution solutions that dispense 4K content throughout the home, education, or corporate atmosphere.
Audio
AudioControl Gives More Control to The Director Series Network Amplifiers
The Control4 allows users to discretely control key functions of The Director amplifiers.
Connectivity
Tripp Lite Introduces the First Rack-Mounted Air Conditioning Unit Designed to Cool IT Equipment
Tripp Lite, a manufacturer of power protection and connectivity solutions, has introduced a market first, a rack-mounted air conditioning unit specifically designed to cool...
Connectivity
Legrand Introduces Dual-Band, 802.11ac Wireless Access Point
Legrand has introduced the DA1104, a new 802.11ac wireless access point designed for the increasing bandwidth demands found in today’s connected homes.
Audio
Integra Adds First Two AVRs With Both Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
Three new Integra audio/video receivers bring the opening price point for Dolby Atmos surround decoding to $800 from a previous $1,000 and include the...
Audio
HiFiMAN HE400S Full-Size Planar Headphone Now Available
The HE-400S full-size planar magnetic headphones are now available from headphone and portable-audio product maker HiFiMAN.
Audio
GoldenEar Dual-Plane SuperSub XXL Subwoofer to Ship in August
GoldenEar’s new SuperSub high-performance, compact subwoofers incorporate a patent-pending driver and sub-bass radiator topology