Manhattan showroom smaller, busier and more glitzy than other Lutron Experience Centers. View this slideshow.

Coming soon for Xbox LIVE: Instant 1080p VOD, LIVE Party for watching content with friends, Project Natal that puts Wii to shame. View this slideshow.

Four layers of security are in place for Sept. 8-13 event, plus inexpensive transportation and plenty of restaurants and nightlife. View this slideshow.

The Innovative Housing Technology Awards honor the most innovative products, builders and CE pros serving the homebuilding industry. View this slideshow.

Instead of opening a traditional brick-and-mortar showroom, Integrated Environments created a connected home environment inside a motor home. View this slideshow.

The renovated 1921 vaudeville theater that once hosted Charlie Chaplin now offers a “ButtKicking” movie experience. View this slideshow.

NPD Group study finds consumers are enthusiastically spending on outdoor areas. Integrators should match that enthusiasm with outdoor tech marketing. View this slideshow.

Best Western in Rowland Heights, Calif. installs LCD-based systems to appeal to "new generation" of travelers. View this slideshow.

Venues across from Wrigley Field dedicated to watching the Chicago Cubs. View this slideshow.

CE Pro rounds up five electronics retailers that have come back from the dead. View this slideshow.

Company's variety of product offerings, ranging from basic iPod speaker docks to reference-level electronics, fulfill nearly any client’s A/V needs. View this slideshow.

While single-family home starts hit a 60-year low in 2008, multi-dwelling projects dipped only at a single-digit rate. View this slideshow.

Are consumers as "green" as they say they are? A Retrevo study finds consumers reluctant to buy green products. View this slideshow.

Trends, takeaways and trite observations about the CE Pro 100 integration companies. View this slideshow.

Most of the equipment for this home theater had to be brought in by crane. It’s all part of the high-end installation game, says the designer. View this slideshow.

Stylish tabletop audio system lets guests play their iPod audio and video content and access cable and on-demand programming. It represents a trend toward luxury hotels offering better audio/video products. View this slideshow.

CE Pro Readership Study indicates integrators experienced a 9.1% drop in business in 2008; expecting just 6% growth in 2009. View this slideshow.

A builder, inspector and homeowners unite for the Green Life Smart Life LEED Gold project in Rhode Island. View this slideshow.

From the end of the format war to the failings of Circuit City and Tweeter, we remember 2008. View this slideshow.

CEA charts explain why Q4 CE sales forecast was lowered from 3.5 percent to virtually non-existent. View this slideshow.

OnForce report shows continued strength in consumer electronics category for contract installations in Q3. View this slideshow.

Manufacturer’s 54,000-square-foot Carlsbad, Calif. offices allow for more education and tech support for integrators and builders. View this slideshow.

CE Pro rounds up 10 big-box electronics retailers that failed over the years. View this slideshow.

This haunted house is controlled by an HAI system. This installation is so good it’s scary. View this slideshow.

Drilling up or down and fishing cable through insulated walls is an inconvenience, but nothing more. Here are some handy techniques to get it done. View this slideshow.

Integrators installed furniture, a home theater, game room, music room and more at Camp Virginia in Kuwait. View this slideshow.

CE pros share some of their greatest work as well as some of what drives them to be so detail-oriented. View this slideshow.

CEA economists expect Q4 CE expenditures to grow only 3.5% this year, calling this the "most dire situation we’ve seen." View this slideshow.

The Red Dog Spa just outside Cincinnati, Ohio has a NuVo Multiroom Audio System and Toshiba, Samsung and Magnavox flat panels. View this slideshow.

Study says 3.76 million North American households have Fiber to the Home (FTTH) connections. View this slideshow.

eLifeSpaces won the Mark of Excellence award for the Ultimate Home of the Year, Best Distributed Audio/Video and Best Integrated Security. View this slideshow.

The 2008 Innovative Housing Technology Awards received a record number of entries in its eighth year. View this slideshow.

About three-fourths of the technology in the Innoventions Dream Home at Disneyland is "real," but guests can also enjoy some futuristic goodies. View this slideshow.

HP and homebuilder Taylor Morrison also sponsor the 5,000-square foot home, which features some way-out technology. View this slideshow.

The "Build Your Dream Home" station at the back of the Dream Home lets guests learn about the products in the home. View this slideshow.

Tweeter's latest concept store includes guided tours and “Try Me” buttons to enhance consumer experience. View this slideshow.

Paradigm demos latest products and unveils new showroom. View this slideshow.

Integration initiatives, "stud walls," home theater demos, return policy and growing branches highlight efforts. View this slideshow.

Boston's Fenway Park gets retrofitted with solar hot water system, installed by White River Junction, Vt.-based groSolar. View this slideshow.

St. John Group showed new products in a recent visit to the CE Pro offices. View this slideshow.

2,500-square-foot exhibit teaches visitors about green building and sustainable homes. View this slideshow.

The trends and leaders making up the CE Pro 100 for 2008. View this slideshow.

What CE Pro 100 integrators foresee as the biggest challenges in 2008. View this slideshow.

Audio legend demos some of Sunfire's latest products. View this slideshow.

Qsonix is offering dealers a collection of 418 HD Rolling Stones songs. View this slideshow.

Installing Lutron's AuraRA Dimmer Teaches Lesson View this slideshow.

Mark Levinson released the No. 53 monoblock amplifier. View this slideshow.

Domes Audio Video opened its new Design Center in Virginia Beach, allowing visitors to experience the ways to integrate technology into their homes View this slideshow.

The winners of the Mark of Excellence Awards were announced at EHX Spring in Orlando, Fla. View this slideshow.

Envirodashboard displays home’s water and electrical consumption. View this slideshow.

American-AudioVideo installs A/V systems into famous Hotel del Coronado. View this slideshow.

The Blu-ray and HD DVD camps have different expectations, especially coming off of Warner's pre-CES announcement. View this slideshow.

Flat panel displays will be 99% of the TV market by 2015, new research shows. View this slideshow.

The Next-Gen Home at CES '08 featured a connected bed and character actors representing the decades. View this slideshow.

LG introduced a THX-certified plasma and displays with 802.11n wireless connectivity at CES '08. View this slideshow.

Toshiba expresses disappointment in Warner's decision to back Blu-ray, and intros new LCDs at CES press conference. View this slideshow.

The market for custom installation is expected to slow down in 2008, but still maintain double-digit growth. View this slideshow.

We stopped by Savant Systems' facilities in Osterville, Mass. to see their new Rosie products in action. View this slideshow.

EHX Going Green breakfast panelists share ways to green your services, home and business. View this slideshow.

Imperium Smart Systems LLC has won Microsoft’s Ultimate Media Center Installation contest, revealed Wednesday at EHX Fall in Long Beach, Calif. View this slideshow.

M. Rothman introduced new vendors at its annual company celebration. View this slideshow.

There were star-studded performances and splendid celebrations at CEDIA Expo in Denver. View this slideshow.

CEDIA Expo provided many photo opps, from demos to new products to free beer. We've got 'em. View this slideshow.

At CEDIA Expo, the HTSA reception and CEDIA President's receptions drew crowds. View this slideshow.

34 dealers discuss what they would do when a protected line opened up. View this slideshow.

Prepare for CEDIA Expo, Denver and free massages. View this slideshow.

The industry's top instructors offer a few timely education tips. View this slideshow.

Integrators share their creative, unusual and innovative A/V racks. View this slideshow.

AViX recently participated in a concept home that guaranteed press coverage on television and online for all the participating contractors. View this slideshow.

Now the number 2 company in Nortek's Linear Group, OmniMount has outgrown its facilities. View this slideshow.

Horsing around with Phil Calahan. View this slideshow.

More than 100 movers and shakers in the CE and IT integration business convened for the first Digital Convergence Summit. View this slideshow.

CE Pro friend and contributor Derek Flickinger suffered a devastating fire at his Pennsylvania home recently. View this slideshow.

ADT brings CCTV to the Custom Home program, but doesn't stray from its security and safety roots. View this slideshow.

Despite a rash of issues affecting the industry, the custom integration business looks strong. View this slideshow.

Taking a detailed look at the members of the 2006 CE Pro 100. View this slideshow.

The Blu-ray Disc Association Press Conference at CES 2007. View this slideshow.

Covering the HD DVD Promotion Group's press conference on the eve of CES 2007. View this slideshow.

Technology introductions and high demand fuel a bright outlook. View this slideshow.

Chronicling the recent install to the CE Pro editor's house. View this slideshow.

Touring the Next Gen Home, powered by Windows Vista and Lifeware 2.0. View this slideshow.

Charlie Chaplin's ornate 1921 Moorish-style home has just finished a three-year-plus refurbishment project, blending new technology, such as lighting control, home theater and LED lighting, with valuable antiques and classic architecture. View this slideshow.

DC Audio Video Systems' put together this Batcave Home Theater for a retired naturalist. View this slideshow.

Here are six products that stood out from the competition in Demo Alley at EHX Spring 2009 View this slideshow.

HAI wins five awards, EPI Systems Integration wins "TecHome Integrator of the Year" in 2009 Mark of Excellence awards. View this slideshow.

CE Pro editor battles fellow staffers to cover guitar and Harley giveaways, After Hours parties and the Buccaneers' cheerleaders. View this slideshow.

With Autonomic software, users can create their own Pandora music stations via AMX, Crestron, NuVo and other popular control systems -- and integrate them into whole-house scenes. View this slideshow.

Devices that extend HDMI, component video, control signals and 100 Mbps Ethernet over a single, nearly invisible fiber, may resurrect interest in fiber-in-the-home. View this slideshow.

Think you've seen it all? EHX Spring 2009 has new products on display that you didn't see at CEDIA, CES or elsewhere. View this slideshow.

CE Pro rounds up 7 of the latest iPhone models for home automation and control. View this slideshow.

Worst booth babes of CEDIA 2008 View this slideshow.

Which of these booth babes from CEDIA Expo 2008 is your favorite? View this slideshow.

The winning installation belongs to Gordon Van Zuiden, president of cyberManor and an innovator in the custom installation channel. View this slideshow.

The app enables remote monitoring of lighting, temperatures, window shades, thermostats and more. View this slideshow.

RBH has announced its new SX Series of floorstanding loudspeakers and additions to its Signature Series architectural and Destination Audio lines of products. View this slideshow.

The 70-inch CX-70DHD is Runco's largest flat panel. View this slideshow.

CEDIA and ADI unveil seminars that merge classroom education with hands-on training. View this slideshow.

JVC is introducing four new D-ILA high-definition projectors, including two that offer THX Certification. View this slideshow.

HAI Media Center and Home Server delivers automation, CCTV, multizone audio View this slideshow.

Dealers and vendors networked at two big receptions Wednesday night in Denver during the CEDIA Expo. View this slideshow.

Chief has filed a patent for the thinnest universal mounts on the planet, the company says. View this slideshow.

The BD-300, which streams Netflix, will be released in October. View this slideshow.

Set-up is in full gear for the show, which kicks off in less than 24 hours at the Colorado Convention Center. View this slideshow.

RealNetworks and DVD Ripping View this slideshow.

Less expensive than touchscreens, the 100-watt, IP-enabled capacitive touchpanels can be customized to match any decor. View this slideshow.

Sony's new HomeShare HD system is designed to merge home theater and multiroom audio in a single "plug-and-play" affordable system. View this slideshow.

The line includes HT receivers, pre/pros, five- and two-channel amps. Rotel says the line is "most important intro in many years.” View this slideshow.

The LT25 supports 30- to 60-inch flat panels that weigh up to 175 pounds. Also features strength-to-weight ratio "greater than steel." View this slideshow.

Schlage shows Z-Wave locks with Web app View this slideshow.

Zero Surge to introduce Room, Outdoor and Video Alleviators that complement its line of rack mount and standalone products. View this slideshow.

Evidence that the CE industry is hurting View this slideshow.

AES says new speakers 'far outperform what we've been installing' View this slideshow.

Sharp is rolling out two new Blu-ray players and AQUOS LCDs at CEDIA Expo 2008. View this slideshow.

NuVo Renovia powerline audio system View this slideshow.

CEDIA Expo product preview event in New York covers Cat 5 smart baluns and a matrix switcher. View this slideshow.

Sanus chief Jim Wohlford demon­strates the four easy steps of the Elements Screen Care Kit View this slideshow.

Blu-ray, HD DVD and hybrid players invade CEDIA Expo 2007. View this slideshow.

A high-tech donut, a motion-sensing speaker and whacky acoustical panels provide CE pros with pro A/V flexibility. Check out products from Atdec, Turning Technologies, Wireworks, Atlona, SoundTube and Auralex. View this slideshow.

Digital signage: “the next big thing” at InfoComm 09 View this slideshow.

A look at Sharp's booth at InfoComm 09, including new projectors and its Aquos LCD line. View this slideshow.

A look Panasonic's booth at InfoComm 09, including an 85-inch plasma and interactive digital signage. View this slideshow.

Modular A/V system and CAT5e extenders designed for faster installations and high-performance digital content distribution. View this slideshow.

It promises 100,000 hours from its first solid-state LED-based projection system. Meanwhile, it emphasizes that demand for 3-D video is growing rapidly. View this slideshow.

Chief unveils a Whiteboard mount, in-wall power extension system, automated projector lift and more at InfoComm 2009 in Orlando, Fla. View this slideshow.

Sage Series engineered to bring flagship technologies to a broader audience, including lifestyle and two-channel consumers. View this slideshow.

Line includes wireless interconnect, digital lighting controller, wireless occupancy sensor, DMX interface and digitally-addressable ballasts. View this slideshow.

Companies showed off their innovations at the event in New York City, including new HDMI cables and 3D technology. View this slideshow.

Savant continues to push the envelope with a new interface and continued close working relationship with Apple. View this slideshow.

Russound recently released its TCH1 RNET Touchpoint to control RNET multiroom audio systems via iPhone or iPod touch. Here are 10 Russound RNET products. View this slideshow.

No. 1 HDTV brand in U.S. adds models to XVT Series, M Series and E Series, ranging from 22 inches to 55 inches with up to five HDMI inputs. View this slideshow.

The CE Pro 100 highest-revenue-earners indicate their top brands in each of 34 custom electronics categories. View this slideshow.

Money can solve a lot of problems, but it’s not always necessary to spend cash just to complete a job. Here are six affordable products that can help electronics professionals in the field. View this slideshow.

HAI has introduced a new suite of IP-based entertainment products, including the OmniTouch 10p Touchscreen, Home Theater Extender, Automation Studio design software and HAI Camera Server. View this slideshow.

At last, integrate AppleTV with a control system like Crestron for media browsing; supports album art and AirTunes multiroom audio. View this slideshow.

HAI is shipping thousands of smart thermostats and related devices to utility companies; implementing ZigBee Pro Home Automation and Smart Energy profiles. View this slideshow.

The Netflix app is an awesome addition to Media Center and, we hope, the beginning of more good things to come. View this slideshow.

A new iPhone App may help package pool and spa automation with home control. It’s marketable since automation can save in-ground pool owners up to $400 on annual utilities. View this slideshow.

We round up freestanding loudspeakers that are impressing audiophiles and decorators. View this slideshow.

Company says 2009 product line designed to help professional installers fill the role of value provider to their clientele. View this slideshow.

ZigBee remotes from RTI to get two-way communications View this slideshow.

You don't need to spend a lot of money to improve your skills or solve problems out in the field. View this slideshow.

Bob Archer rounds up 22 of the most popular products being used for desktop audio. View this slideshow.

Mitsubishi's 82-inch 3D ready DLP TV headlines the new class of 737 and 837 Series; Unisen LCDs feature 5.1 channel, 16-speaker audio bar. View this slideshow.

The new 600 and 400 custom speakers are designed to save time and money for installers. View this slideshow.

Ten of the most popular products being used in the MDU market. View this slideshow.

A document discovered by CE Pro details a Verizon Home Monitoring Gateway with Z-Wave and a Home Monitor Service that uses an automation and surveillance platform from 4Home. View this slideshow.

The new RDSEA (DVI), OBHD (HDMI), and OBCA (DVI) systems are all shipping. View this slideshow.

Integrators share their impressive installations born from CE Pro's Neat-O stories. View this slideshow.

Sony introduced several products at its line show in Las Vegas. View this slideshow.

Controlling a HomeLogic automation system via iPhone View this slideshow.

BOCS: whole-house video over existing coax network View this slideshow.

Hulu navigation comes to ReQuest media servers View this slideshow.

Universal remote controls aren't just for theaters anymore. Integrators weigh in on their favorite low-cost, two-way universal controllers. View this slideshow.

Adagio Digital Music System features "WorldSearch" for scouring local and online content. View this slideshow.

Connected TVs appear to be the next big thing. Here are 7 models. View this slideshow.

We round up the slimmest TVs that were displayed at CES 2009 in Las Vegas. View this slideshow.

Here are six emerging new products that will help spur on 2009 sales initiatives. View this slideshow.

Manufacturers hope that a renewed interest in music, as well as the benefits of Dolby True HD and DTS Master Audio, invigorate system sales in 2009. View this slideshow.

We round up 10 innovative products on display at CES 2009 in Las Vegas. View this slideshow.

Here are 12 cool things we found in LG's booth at CES 2009. View this slideshow.

We round up 7 of the Blu-ray players unveiled at CES 2009 in Las Vegas. View this slideshow.

We take a look at what Sony's showing in its booth at CES 2009. View this slideshow.

Do things with URC's PSX2 that you could never have imagined: like adding songs to a playlist on the fly, or shuffling the kids' music at the press of a single button. View this slideshow.

We take a look at what Samsung is showing in its booth at CES 2009. View this slideshow.

We took a stroll through Sharp's massive booth on the CES show floor. View this slideshow.

A quick tour of the new Panasonic products on display at CES 2009. View this slideshow.

LG Electronics is launching TVs with Control4 automation built in. View this slideshow.

XT 8 is a mid-sized tower speaker with twin 5-inch woofers and fixed-suspension transducer technology. View this slideshow.

The Profile 2.0 BDP-23FD features a RS-232C interface and KURO Link Picture Mode. View this slideshow.

Samsung unveiled Blu-ray players, LCDs, plasmas and more at CES 2009. View this slideshow.

Sharp's AQUOS BD Series LCDs have side-loading Blu-ray players and four HDMI inputs. View this slideshow.

Meridian adds Cat 5 speakers for communication with Sooloos servers View this slideshow.

Toshiba launches line of Internet-enabled REGZA LCDs, LCD/DVD combos and standalone players. View this slideshow.

LG unveiled a slew of new products during its press conference at CES 2009. View this slideshow.

Here are 10 great gifts that should spread some holiday cheer. View this slideshow.

Microsoft's new Media Center back-end helps developers create products/apps on their own. View this slideshow.

CE Pro editor Bob Archer looks into his crystal ball and examines some products that will excel in 2009. View this slideshow.

eKeypad enables iPhone control of security/automation for Elk's M1 control panel View this slideshow.

CE Pro editor Bob Archer rounds up the best products he saw demoed or reviewed from 2008. View this slideshow.

Colorado vNet has officially launched its much-awaited low-cost Vibe Video System, which stores movies, music and photo collections on a server for instant access from any TV in the home. View this slideshow.

If you're looking to add a Blu-ray player to your system this winter and you need a cheat sheet, look no further. View this slideshow.

From streaming music to high-definition downloads, we round up 5 digital media services. View this slideshow.

Requires Lifeware 2.0.4 or later and offers control of Lifeware-enabled homes. View this slideshow.

CE Pro rounds up 10 A/V products that work for outdoor installations. View this slideshow.

The CE Pro High-Impact Products for 2008 feature products that makes dealers' jobs a little bit easier. View this slideshow.

Envive's movie/music server starts at only $2,795 and boasts useful software features. View this slideshow.

Lifeware tools help with configuration, proposals, marketing View this slideshow.

CommCinema Community Cinema Consultants designs outdoor theaters for corporate events, opulent parties, shopping malls and recreation parks. View this slideshow.

Here are five products to watch for from the Multiroom Awards at EHX Fall 2008. View this slideshow.

We round up seven products that may cause you and your clients to never leave the bathroom. View this slideshow.

We round up five products that may be hidden gems for your company. View this slideshow.

CE Pro rounds up 10 more really expensive A/V products in the industry. View this slideshow.

Mark Tuffy, director of games for THX, offers tips on what video games are best for showroom demos. View this slideshow.

Russound's powerline audio system debuts at EHX View this slideshow.

The Electronic House Expo's (EHX) annual Multiroom Awards (MRAs) highlight the best multiroom audio/video products. We present the finalists. View this slideshow.

A referral-driven network of high-profile, celebrity clients generates $7 million-plus revenues for Audio Video Crafts. View this slideshow.

CE Pro rounds up 13 of the most ridiculous iPod docks. View this slideshow.

Klipsch collaborated with Best Buy on its new five-model Icon V Series View this slideshow.

A step-by-step process for installing a perfectly marked-up system. View this slideshow.

We round up 7 products available for today's connected kitchen. View this slideshow.

CEDIA inducted its first 8 entrants into the Product Hall of Fame at Expo 2008. View this slideshow.

Awards recognize products and companies that contributed "significantly to the personal, service and mobile robotics industry over the previous 12 months." View this slideshow.

Manufacturers flocked to New York to show off their latest products. View this slideshow.

CE Pro rounds up 10 really expensive A/V products on the market. View this slideshow.

Each of the four new speakers employs Revel's waveguide technology and a high-order crossover network. View this slideshow.

CE Pro rounds up 54 of the latest models of freestanding loudspeakers. View this slideshow.

Sony unveiled new LCDs at IFA 2008 in Berlin. View this slideshow.

The 7.1-channel receivers support HD Radio and are XM and Sirius Satellite Radio ready. View this slideshow.

Today, the bad guys can get tripped up in a number of ways. Here are 7 sensors that are tailor-made for the outdoors. View this slideshow.

Who doesn't like a great looking rack? We know you do. Here are 10 innovative solutions to installation problems. View this slideshow.

All three screens at Lord's Cricket Ground in England are controlled by AMX systems. View this slideshow.

CE Pro was recently given an advanced screening of the MM2 technology at Transparent's headquarters. View this slideshow.

Tattoo parlor on L.A. Ink TV series is outfitted with a SpeakerCraft MODE Music System. View this slideshow.

The Ultimate Guide to In-wall/In-ceiling Speakers rounds up 43 of the latest models of in-wall/in-ceiling speakers. View this slideshow.

Rounding up 14 booming subwoofer options for those looking to kick a little bass into their audio system. View this slideshow.

The Agilewaves system can automatically actuate change to alter gas/water/electrical usage to stay within prescribed limits. View this slideshow.

We round up 11 video switchers for your next install. View this slideshow.

The 130-watt-per-channel receivers are THX certified and HTiBs offer 7.1 sound and iPod dock. View this slideshow.

Industry experts share their top content choices to use during a system demo. View this slideshow.

A look at outdoor A/V installations and tips for succeeding outside of the house. View this slideshow.

The iPhone has become a popular way to control home automation and multiroom A/V systems. We round up 7 options. View this slideshow.

In Windows 7, Media Center is all about the TV View this slideshow.

We round up 9 calibration tools that will give HDTV owners the ultimate viewing experience. View this slideshow.

Amplifiers are still some of the most important components in hi-fi, surround sound, or home integration systems. We round up nine. View this slideshow.

Inteset's TeraRAID XV-NAS is a 15-terabyte networked attached storage server with apps for management and sharing of TV content, photos and movies. View this slideshow.

Receivers support 1080p/24p video signals, 1080p upscaling and are Sirius and XM Satellite Radio ready. View this slideshow.

Meridian's M810 video system features a state-of-the-art JVC sourced 4,000 x 2,400 D-ILA chipset and an 850-watt lamp and capable of delivering 10-megapixel resolutions. View this slideshow.

New power products come in innovative and unique designs. View this slideshow.

Sci-fi addict enjoys intergalactic experience with this home theater from Visual Concepts. View this slideshow.

AirRemote for iPhone controls AMX, Crestron, Kaleidescape systems and more. View this slideshow.

Acoustic treatments can improve a home theater's sound and pad your bottom line at the same time. View this slideshow.

Dirt Devil product eliminates need to lug a heavy hose to every spillage site. View this slideshow.

Home Systems won a 2008 Mark of Excellence Award for Best Home Theater. View this slideshow.

We round up 17 green products to consider for your next install. View this slideshow.

Savant increases line card by sevenfold and grows relationship with Apple. View this slideshow.

Screen fabrics affect the picture quality of a projector -- make sure you have the right material for your install. View this slideshow.

We round up 19 remotes to consider for your next installation. View this slideshow.

The Niveus Movie Library was released after completing a four-week Beta period. View this slideshow.

The right tools and equipment can make a difference when you're on the jobsite. Here are 46 you should have when you hit the field. View this slideshow.

Canton has 6 new speakers for its Karat Series. View this slideshow.

Pioneer has announced 4 new receivers, 2 new Blu-ray players, 2 new Kuro plasmas and the first Kuro projector. View this slideshow.

CasaTools new hardware for PC-based multiroom audio. View this slideshow.

MartinLogan, celebrating its 25th Anniversary, unleashed its flagship CLX loudspeakers. View this slideshow.

A roundup of hardware available for 2.35:1 applications. View this slideshow.

The Ultimate Guide to Home Automation rounds up 60 developers of home automation systems. View this slideshow.

Vudu's video download service has expanded its custom presence with its XL box and partnerships. View this slideshow.

We round up 9 of the newest A/V receivers worth checking out for your next home theater installation. View this slideshow.

NuVo, Autonomic Multi-Output iTunes Server at EHX View this slideshow.

AMXhome is a pre-packed solution for AMX dealers. View this slideshow.

Lantic Automation System at EHX View this slideshow.

Lifeware on RTI T2C Remote at EHXS 2008 View this slideshow.

A roundup of screens to spice up your theaters or unique installations. View this slideshow.

An overview of projector mounts and lifts, providing key data and resources to assist integrators in choosing products for their companies. View this slideshow.

Projectors still deliver the best bang for your buck when you want a big-screen picture. Here are 10 to consider. View this slideshow.

Sony shows 21 soon-to-be-launched Bravia LCD TVs at its event in Las Vegas. View this slideshow.

Blu-ray has won the format war. We round up the players you need to know for your next installation. View this slideshow.

At CES, Audio Design Associates, McIntosh and Cary Audio are demonstrating that analog audio still has a place in high performance home theater. View this slideshow.

Sony's first two BD-Live (Profile 2.0) players include the BDP-S350 and BDP-S550. View this slideshow.

Sony's NHS-130C, which includes a Control4 HC-500 and a Middle Atlantic AXS rack, will range from $40,000 to $85,000 installed. View this slideshow.

A guide to fixed, tilt, articulating and motorized flat panel mounts and lifts, providing key data and resources to assist integrators in choosing products for their companies. View this slideshow.

The 8 biggest TVs ever made and shown to a consumer audience are all above 100 inches. View this slideshow.

Planar's PD7060 provides integrators with a competitively priced 720p product. View this slideshow.

Savant Interfaces - CEDIA 2007 View this slideshow.

Whirlpool Central Park Connection Fridge/Freezer from CES 2008 View this slideshow.

Wayne Dalton intros Houseport, an elegant $87 a Z-Wave automation solution for Mac. View this slideshow.

Sideshow products at CES 2008 View this slideshow.

Sony demos Blu-ray's BD Live features, including games and PSP transfer, at CES '08 View this slideshow.

CE companies exhibit at porn show View this slideshow.

UEI's Z-Wave/WiFi NevoS70 remote View this slideshow.

Johnson Controls Touch4 is modified Control4 system View this slideshow.

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Technology behind the superslim JVC LCDs View this slideshow.

Games are getting more advanced, with high-definition graphics and surround sound audio. Here are 8 you need to know about. View this slideshow.

PS Audio's IP-enabled power management products allow users to monitor and control connected devices remotely via the Internet. View this slideshow.

Escient is finally adding DVD capabilities to its server line, following latecomers Kaleidescape, AMX (MAX line), Xperinet, Axonix and others. View this slideshow.

Crestron takes home Innovator of the Year as the CHIPs for 2007 are revealed. View this slideshow.

Not all HDTVs are created equal. Help your customers understand the differences between them. View this slideshow.

Skip the Blu-ray/HD DVD format war! We tell you why it isn't worth jumping into. View this slideshow.

Widgets added on to touchpanels bring Internet options to clients and profits to installers. View this slideshow.

VoIP services can provide recurring revenue opportunities for integrators. View this slideshow.

CE Pro editor Bob Archer picks his top products and demo material from 2007. View this slideshow.

Chief's sliding mount gives placement flexibility View this slideshow.

We round up 101 speakers you should consider for your next installation. View this slideshow.

The 2007 Multiroom Award Winners were led by Russound's E-Series, which took home best product overall. View this slideshow.

We round up 34 of the funkiest speaker designs you'll see today. View this slideshow.

D-Link, Iomega and HomePlug AV products hit ShowStoppers, part of New York's Technology Week. View this slideshow.

3-D gaming, self-identifying content, D-Box motion simulators and game modes all highlighted at CEDIA. View this slideshow.

The new flat-panel mounting and lifting products that we saw at CEDIA Expo. View this slideshow.

Both high-end and accessible projectors and screens made a splash at CEDIA Expo. View this slideshow.

The best multiroom products currently available in the industry, all part of the MRAs. View this slideshow.

Denon Networking Products CEDIA 2007 View this slideshow.

Lifeware control interfaces include Philips remote, thermostats, NuVo, Russound, UMPC View this slideshow.

Microsoft's WebGuide gives remote access to Media Center content, functions View this slideshow.

Runco, Vidikron and Planar CEDIA Expo 2007 View this slideshow.

For connectivity manufacturer Iogear, CEDIA Expo is a platform to showcase several of its new products. View this slideshow.

Pioneer intros Blu-ray, KURO flat panels and a massive receiver at CEDIA Expo. View this slideshow.

SpeakerCraft's MODE Free Wireless Keypad and AccuFit Ultra Slim Speakers View this slideshow.

ReQuest's Freedom, for the iQ Intelligent Music System, adds control, widgets, and tuners. View this slideshow.

We round up 40 in-wall and in-ceiling loudspeaker options. View this slideshow.

Exceptional Innovations' Lifeware Amenities solution for the hospitality industry View this slideshow.

Multiroom video is causing confusion among integrators -- mostly concerning HDMI and HDCP. View this slideshow.

Chief CM6 motorized cabinet doors View this slideshow.

A roundup of the latest bookshelf and floorstanding speaker designs from 44 key manufacturers. View this slideshow.

Sony has announced the TP25, the replacement to its XL3 Digital Living System Media Center PC. View this slideshow.

Elan Intros Ole XL and New VIA!s View this slideshow.

Colorado vNet to add security, climate and CCTV control to audio & lighting. View this slideshow.

Interact TV Telly Interface View this slideshow.

Moneual Imagine Media Center PC View this slideshow.

Niveus Companion Software and SDK View this slideshow.

Piano manufacturer Steinway & Sons intros $150,000 Model-D Music System. View this slideshow.

AMD is working with “one or two” CE-minded system builders to create a “brandless box” that integrators can slap their name on. View this slideshow.

LifeMedia - Inside Lifeware's Media Center PC View this slideshow.

Denon Electronics is introducing a slew of new products this year, including two Blu-ray players, 13 A/V receivers, network-enabled A/V clients and new GUIs for its receivers. View this slideshow.

Fuze Whole-House Media System View this slideshow.

Russound Experience - CEDIA 2007 View this slideshow.

The GSS is a series of tracks that accommodate snap-in power outlets anywhere on the line. View this slideshow.

Hampton Silver Screens offers 3-D, life-like, life-sized custom-made sculptures of film characters his clients choose. View this slideshow.

NuVo Essentia: First Multiroom Audio System with Energy Star rating View this slideshow.

Nexxus Lighting has been issued two new patents related to its LED lighting technology. View this slideshow.

The In-Wall Closed Box (IWCB) Theater speakers have been designed to provide predictable in-wall performance, affordability, wide dispersion characteristics and versatility. View this slideshow.

SE2's Ultimate Home Theater in a Box View this slideshow.

Samsung has released specs for the Duo HD Blu-ray/HD DVD combo player and the company's third gen Blu-ray players. View this slideshow.

Alienware has formally announced its Hangar18: HD Entertainment Center, based on the AMD Live Home Cinema design. View this slideshow.

The Ultimate Guide to Home Automation appeared in the April issue of CE Pro. View this slideshow.

projectiondesign: A New Projector Company with a Rich Past View this slideshow.

We break down the most popular brands used by this year's CE Pro 100. View this slideshow.

HAI appears to be the first manufacturer to exploit fully the two-way capabilities of the Z-Wave wireless control protocol. View this slideshow.

At CES, Digeo showed prototypes of two new high-definition "digital media recorders" (DMR), the Moxi Multi-room HD DMR and Moxi Home Cinema Edition HD DMR. View this slideshow.

Mitsubishi unveiled 17 1080p TVs at its line show, eight LCD flat panels and nine DLP microdisplay RPTVs. View this slideshow.

Lutron makes headlines every time it rolls out a big new product line, but the company has done a lot of little things lately that tend not to get noticed. View this slideshow.

Snell, which has a small but extremely motivated staff, is set to reclaim its place within the loudspeaker industry. View this slideshow.

Onkyo put on a display of its new line of A/V components that pack so many features that the price points seem like misprints. View this slideshow.

As the multiroom audio category grows, new products are helping installers take advantage of opportunities. View this slideshow.

HP has exited the Media Center business with the end of its DEC line. We look back at the company's Media Center products from 2001-2007. View this slideshow.

It could pay real dividends down the road to advise your more cutting edge clients to future-proof their computing hardware appropriately. View this slideshow.

With the profile of today's electronics consumer shifting from enthusiasts to "best-in-class," the way a product looks is as important as the way it performs. View this slideshow.

Savant Systems offered integrators the chance to see its new Linux-based system. View this slideshow.

Based in Exton, Pa., RSD provides certified AMX and Crestron programming for residential applications opting to avoid the tribulations associated with product margin and installation labor. View this slideshow.

The two-line phone system on the Two is compatible with both POTS and VoIP, has WiFi built in, and is primarily for customers of Verizon’s FiOS IPTV service. View this slideshow.

CES 2007 was the first significant showcase of SideShow devices, and we've got the low-down on them. View this slideshow.

How to optimize an off-the-shelf Media Center for media-centric applications. View this slideshow.

AMX is the control system that enables the moon roof to open, the DVD to play, and the radio to blast. View this slideshow.

Roto Rooter, the company famous for cleaning out your sewer pipes, is offer the "Pimped Out John contest." View this slideshow.

By way of the touchscreen, integrators share their clever and quirky solutions to unusual problems. View this slideshow.

A history of Alienware's Media Center products. View this slideshow.

The Rock Box is an Aopen Mini PC running Media Center built into an Icehouse jukebox. View this slideshow.

HDMI offers CE Control (CEC), which enables connected devices to control each other over one wire. View this slideshow.

WSD is a protocol for abstracting the characteristics of a device so that it can be seen and controlled by third-party software. View this slideshow.

Achieving high-quality audio from an entertainment PC. View this slideshow.

Architectural drawings, remote monitoring of systems and purposeful showroom tour make Premiere Systems unique. View this slideshow.

Specialty retailer consolidates car audio and home entertainment to improve market position and meet growth opportunities. View this slideshow.

The vignette-style layout of Stereo Barn's new showroom suits its custom business better than its old two-channel inspired store. View this slideshow.

SoundVision credits its Values, Vision and Mission statements as motivating factors in maintaining a 60/40 equipment-to-labor profitability ratio. View this slideshow.

Desert-based integrator RadioActive AV has maximized its showroom appeal and has formed a remarkable (and profitable) network of tradesmen & contractors. View this slideshow.

Atlantic Home Technologies intends for its now-impressive showroom to drive market expansion. View this slideshow.

AE Systems 2,800-square-foot showhouse cost $1 million to build, but president Randy Vaughan knew he needed it to succeed in residential installation. View this slideshow.

AVI charges its potential clients $150/hour for the designs that, hopefully, will sell the system installations in the end. View this slideshow.

Looking to capitalize on a growing retrofit market, American Home Cinemas created an Experience Center in a shopping center. View this slideshow.

Structured Home Solutions owners use their own home to demonstrate technology for clients. View this slideshow.

State Street Discount's showroom makeover helped energize its audio sales. View this slideshow.

Electronic Systems Consultants uses analytical processes and proprietary software to achieve efficiency. View this slideshow.

Tour SmartHome Solutions' 2007 Designer's ShowHouse in Falmouth, Maine. View this slideshow.

Three purpose-driven rooms in System 7's office space help distinguish it. View this slideshow.

To TLC Home Systems, selective growth means keeping business standards up, stress down and everything else as manageable as possible. View this slideshow.

Quadrant Systems is hoping to double its size from a $5m to a $10m business. View this slideshow.

H & H Lifestyles has a history of evolution. View this slideshow.

Drawing from their past and forming a sound business plan, ACT's principals help it thrive in the suburban Boston and Cape Cod market. View this slideshow.

Headed up by a former athlete, Conundrum Technologies tackles automated systems with a 9-step game plan and plenty of team spirit. View this slideshow.

Savant Living is riding a wave of success in Virginia Beach. View this slideshow.

With jobs averaging $250,000 in the high-end custom market, Elite Audio Video Systems has transformed customer service into an art while providing clients with digital systems that fit their appetite for the extravagant. View this slideshow.

Though spread out across the Northeast, simpleHome interacts like they are all in the same room, all on the same page. View this slideshow.

Integrators that "out-source" their control system programming to PepperDash solely because it does a great job with programming are missing the point. View this slideshow.

After over 30 years at one location in Modesto, Custom TV & Stereo decided that it was time to contemporize. View this slideshow.

A tough economy will weed out companies that don’t adapt, according to executive VP Jim Ristow. View this slideshow.

The key is to make your company name stick in the mind of your audience. View this slideshow.

Fuel surcharges, four-day workweeks and high-MPG vehicles are some of the ways integrators are battling unprecedented gas cost. View this slideshow.

One San Francisco integrator rents showspace as events venue, turning visitors on to home technology. View this slideshow.

Experts weigh in on maximizing revenue from labor, maintaining cash flow and growing with a showroom location. View this slideshow.

Manufacturer showrooms and design centers are popping up as resources for dealers to use for demos. View this slideshow.

Software allows integrators to organize and maintain project information. View this slideshow.

The 19 vehicles submitted for the CE Pro Marketing Awards contest. View this slideshow.

Announcing the CE Pro Marketing Award Winners for 2007. View this slideshow.

The Business Valuation Summit at EHX Fall 2007 brought together top integrators to hear information on their businesses. View this slideshow.

Integrators share their biggest challenges in a man in the aisles interview from CEDIA Expo. View this slideshow.

Cultivating affluent clients requires focusing on a unique showroom, personal sales and strong marketing strategies. View this slideshow.

Industry experts highlight the keys and the pitfalls of effective business cards. View this slideshow.

Selling ESPs that cater to the custom installation industry can be profitable. View this slideshow.

Dealers discuss marketing their work on their vehicles. View this slideshow.

A whopping 80 percent of security dealers surveyed at the Northeast Security & Systems Contractors Expo say their businesses haven’t been affected by the economic downturn. View this slideshow.

Two-thirds of the HTSA's 68 members report lower sales numbers for Q1, but an upbeat mood prevails. View this slideshow.

Four solar panels provide 700 watts of power for 19 hours of off-the-grid home theater entertainment each week. View this slideshow.

Drury University helps Habitat for Humanity build its first LEED Platinum-certified home, complete with solar and radiant heating. View this slideshow.

Alternative energy, luxury selling, healthcare and green electronics are seen as growth markets for integrators. View this slideshow.

What you need to know about IR-illumination capabilities of CCTV cameras, and why the “green” movement makes them a new opportunity for integrators. View this slideshow.

The 8,700-square-foot, four-level luxury showhouse demonstrates custom technology and energy efficiency. View this slideshow.

This integrator shares the story of their recent retrofit after the homeowner was unhappy with the original installer. View this slideshow.

The first annual CE Pro 100 Integrators Summit in Long Beach, California on November 11, 2008 View this slideshow.

This $7 million 11,000-square-foot design center could help Creative Home Theatre meet its superlative goals. View this slideshow.

Thanksgiving is a time to focus on positive trends in the custom electronics industry. We have the rest of the year for gloom and doom. View this slideshow.

The Outdoor Living Spotlight area at EHX Fall is dedicated to showcasing outdoor technology solutions. View this slideshow.

Integrators at EHX Fall share thoughts on EHX Fall's collocation with CES and the economy. View this slideshow.

Attendees of the CE Pro 100 Integrators Summit partied late into the night as part of a gala casino night. View this slideshow.

We hit the floor at EHX Fall 2008 in Long Beach, California. View this slideshow.

A handful of members of the CE Pro 100 hit the links for the opening act of CE Pro 100 Integrators Summit in Long Beach. View this slideshow.

Can anything be creepier than SpeakerCraft's booth show at CEDIA Expo 2008? The thought of Julie Jacobson as Sarah Palin certainly is. View this slideshow.

IDOD Designs has ambitious plans for the inaugural Outdoor Living Spotlight at EHX Fall. View this slideshow.

Distributor M. Rothman shows its appreciation to its dealers by throwing an annual party. View this slideshow.

Schneider plans to lead the way in energy-efficient solutions. View this slideshow.

VARs got a taste of the residential market at D&H's 18th New England Technology Show. View this slideshow.

Regional expo draws hundreds for sales and technical training and exhibits. View this slideshow.

Inside Worthington Distribution's rapidly-growing and new facility in Tafton, Pa. View this slideshow.

CE Pro 100 installers list top five most frequently used brands for 37 categories. View this slideshow.

Home technology is healthy despite a marketplace slump and downturn in new homes. View this slideshow.

At EHX Spring 2008, integrators seemed unaffected by housing crunches and economic woes, while enthusiastic about retrofits and green technologies. View this slideshow.

EHX is underway, and our roving reporters are all over the show finding hidden gems you might have otherwise missed. View this slideshow.

Demo Alley exhibitors prepare for the opening of EHX Spring 2008 in Orlando. View this slideshow.

Touring the Orlando, Fla. factory of Tributaries, a manufacturer of cabling and accessories. View this slideshow.

CEDIA Management Conference stayed classy in San Diego. View this slideshow.

The 2008 BICSI Winter Conference in Orlando in January focused on business success in the telecom or information transport systems (ITS) industry. View this slideshow.

The top integrators honored as finalists for the Mark of Excellence 2008 awards. View this slideshow.

The top products and suppliers honored as finalists in the Mark of Excellence awards for 2008. View this slideshow.

CES is a big show -- if you've been there, you know it. We present all the numbers and facts that you need to know. View this slideshow.

Criteria, a Fla.-based custom installation and design firm, held an exclusive event that featured products from B&W. View this slideshow.

The Central Station Alarm Association held its annual meeting in Hawaii. View this slideshow.

Previewing EHX Fall '07: everything you need to know about the show. View this slideshow.

Previewing the 2nd annual CE Pro Marketing Awards, to be announced at EHX Fall. View this slideshow.

Interactive gaming, accessories, PC systems highlight DigitalLife '07. View this slideshow.

Partnering with CEDIA, Electrograph's Display Technology Experience event has education and product clout. View this slideshow.

Volutone Distributing Co recently hosted its 12th annual golf tournament. View this slideshow.

Bob Schmid, Network Sales, 1954-2007 View this slideshow.

The musical side of the custom installation industry. View this slideshow.

Inside the NAHB Research Center's new product testing laboratory and market research facility. View this slideshow.

Friday Night Lights Control4 Dealer Party at CEDIA 2006 View this slideshow.

Does it pay to invest in tradeshow exhibits? We spoke to five integrators who say ‘yes,’ if the audience includes builders, architects and designers. View this slideshow.

Attendees at the Elan Trio conference spent the time analyzing the implications of several key market trends. View this slideshow.

The sixth annual Home Theater Cruise offered education and entertainment for 350-plus attendees. View this slideshow.

It was just about a year ago that Nortek purchased Panamax and then Furman Sound, bringing these two prominent players in the power conditioning/management space together. View this slideshow.

New Verizon FiOS Interactive Media Guide Challenges Media Centers and Smart TVs View this slideshow.

CEDIA 2006 Universal Remote Control Bowling Party View this slideshow.

There are some technology-related items in the UAE that you won't find in the U.S., as we discovered during the recent Hometech Middle East Expo, sponsored by CEA. View this slideshow.

Sony is taking steps to elevate its Elevated Standard (ES) group of authorized dealers with new protected product lines. View this slideshow.

New construction is booming in Dubai, where the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) sponsored Hometech Middle East, produced by Messe Frankfurt. View this slideshow.

CE Pro visited the company's headquarters to witness some of the advances being made in LED lighting. View this slideshow.

BICSI, a professional association supporting the information transport systems (ITS) industry, held its 2007 Spring Conference in Dallas April 16-17. View this slideshow.

Snapshots from the Spring 2007 Electronic House Expo. View this slideshow.

Serious testing facilities and silly pranks at the company's Austin, Texas headquarters. View this slideshow.

Five Boston area integrators decided that it was worth it to exhibit at RDC. The show is attended by architects, interior designers and builders. View this slideshow.