Interoperability, audio innovations, lighting, energy and design are just some of the key trends for integrators at CEDIA Expo in Denver Sept. 10-14.
Jason Knott
Jason Knott is Data Solutions Architect and Evangelist for D-Tools. He is the former Editor-in-Chief of CE Pro. He can be reached at [email protected].
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Over 1,000 Thiel Loudspeakers Available in Liquidation Auction
More than 1,100 Thiel Aurora speakers, along with TM3 and TT1 loudspeakers, are available via liquidation auction with no reserve minimum bidding.
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Best Buy’s Q1 revenues for fiscal year 2020 rise 1.1% despite effect of tariffs. Total Tech Support program offers better understanding of customer behavior.
Sonnen ecoLinx to Anchor New Illinois Sustainable Community
Battery storage company sonnen’s ecoLinx will be the centerpiece of ‘Wildwood of Marengo’ passive home community. $700K homes represent sonnen’s third sonnenCommunity in U.S.
Crestron Partners with Domotz for Remote Management
Crestron has formed a partnership with Domotz that will give integrators greater visibility to their installed devices to reduce truck rolls, improve service, and open the opportunity for service agreements.
CTA’s Gary Shapiro Rails on ‘Isolationist’ Trump Tariff Policy
CTA CEO Gary Shapiro tells Fox Business Network that new 25% tariffs hurt American companies and will slow 5G adoption. Manufacturers begin raising prices.
Experts Offer 5 Tips to Improve Your Audio Demos
Harman’s ‘Art of Listening’ panel offers 5 high-performance audio demo tips, including pre-demo discussion, playing digital audio vs. analog, and playing songs with wide dynamic range.
Intuitive Interface Is Key to Lighting, Energy Storage/Management Systems
As energy battery storage systems and IP-controllable lighting gain momentum, Savant advises integrators to use interfaces that allow their clients to take full advantage.
10 Ostentatious Loudspeakers from 2019 High End Munich Audio Show
Fashionable designs make these stylized loudspeakers works of art from Once Music, Stein Music Pro, Avantgarde Acoustic, MartinLogan, Cabasse, Doacoustics, AQ, and Odeon Audio. Which ones would you sell?
Paradigm, Anthem, MartinLogan Brands Sold to Original Owner
Original owner Scott Bagby, along with John Bagby, have secured 100% ownership interest in 3 audio brands.
CE Pro 100 Integrators Remain Optimistic in 2019 Despite Market Plateau
CE Pro 100 integrators are reacting to the current economic state with measured enthusiasm, anticipating 12.7% percent revenue growth in 2019.
Software Yields 35% Boost in Employee Productivity
iPoint helps Stereo Planet in Bend, Ore., cut inventory by $100K, write proposals 10-times faster, and increase per-employee output by nearly $100K.
