BEST Awards Winners Named at CEDIA Expo 2009

CE Pro has announced the winners of its inaugural BEST (Best Electronic Systems Technologies) Awards here at CEDIA Expo 2009 in Atlanta.

With more than 200 products entered into the contest, the BEST Awards recognize the most noteworthy new products and technologies.

The winners were selected based on the following criteria:

• Creativity
• Innovation
• Incorporated equipment
• Obstacles overcome
• Aesthetics
• Lifestyle benefits

All entries are highlighted in the CEDIA Guide, which you can download here, and the winners will be featured in the October issue of CE Pro.

An awards presentation will take place later today between 4-6 p.m. at CE Pro Headquarters (booth 1119)

Here are the winners. Click here to view the winners and descriptions.

Home Theater

A/V Preamp/Processor/Switcher/Amplifier/Receiver
Crestron DM-MD8x8

Flat-Panel TV
Runco Crystal Series CX-OPAL47

Media Servers
Crestron ADMS-BR

Mount/Lift
Chief FUSION Micro-Adjustable Mounts

Projection Screen
Stewart Filmscreen Director's Choice 2.0

Projector
Runco CineWall CW-95DHD

Source Components
Sony BDP-CX7000ES

Loudspeakers

Floorstanding / Shelf Loudspeaker Over $1000
Meridian DSP5200 Active Speaker

Floorstanding / Shelf Loudspeaker Under $1000
PSB Image Series T5 Tower Loudspeaker

In-Ceiling Speakers - Over $1000
Sonance Cinema Series LCR1/SUR1

In-Ceiling Speakers - Under $1000
Eaton A-BUS Direct Speakers

In-Wall Speakers Over $1000
Wisdom Audio Sage Series L150i

In-Wall Speakers Under $1000
Totem Acoustic TRIBE In-Wall Series

On-Wall Speaker
Leon Speakers Horizon Series 212 Ultra Thin

Single-Chassis Surround Loudspeaker
B&W Panorama

Subwoofer
Paradigm RVC-12SQ In-Wall Subwoofer
Velodyne Acoustics SC-600 IW

Multi-Room Audio/Video

All-Inclusive Multi-Room Audio System
NuVo Renovia

Multi-Zone Amplifier
AudioControl The Director Model D3200

Multi-Zone Receiver
Pioneer Elite SC-27 A/V Receiver

No New Wires Transmission Technology
Russound Collage Media and Intercom

Remote/Local Source Input
Autonomic Controls Apple TV Control Module

Control and Automation

HVAC Integration System/Connected Thermostats
Vantage Controls Energy Management Solution

Integrated Security System/Module/Device
Black & Decker Home Connect Technology

Keypads, Controls, Remotes & IR Extenders
Crestron TPMC-3X

Lighting Controls & Accessories
URC Lighting by Lutron

Multi-Room Touchscreen
Savant Systems ROSIE Surface Kit
Universal Remote Control MX-5000 Two-Way Color Touch Screen Remote

Whole House Control
CineTouch CineTouch v.7.1 Software for AMX

Household Enhancements/Accessories

A/V Cabling
Advanced Wire Group Universal Locking HDMI Cable
Arlington Industries Recessed Low Voltage Mounting Bracket

Automated Shade Control System
Lutron Electronics Sivoia QS Wireless

Central Vacuum
Electrolux Central Vacuum Systems BeamQ PowerTeam with EasyReach Hose

Dedicated Intercom
Broan-NuTone NuTone NM Series Intercom Systems

Digital Phone System
Ooma Telo

Gaming Accessories
Salamander Designs JumpSeat Ottoman

Home Networking Device
Wilson Electronics SignalBoost DB Pro

Outdoor A/V
SunBriteTV 5500HD 55-Inch All-Weather Full HD 1080p LCD

Power & Thermal Management Accessories
Exact Power (Middle Atlantic Products) PowerCore Transformer System

Structured Wiring System
Homepath Products eXapath In-Wall Cable Pathway System

Other Accessories

Accessory
TRUFIG Custom Installations Kits

Business Operations

Software Application
D-Tools SI5.5

Tools, Testing & Calibration

SpectraCAL Sencore ColorPro by CalMAN