Robert Archer

Bob is an audio enthusiast who has written about consumer electronics for various publications within Massachusetts before joining the staff of CE Pro in 2000. Bob is THX Level I certified, and he's also taken classes from the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) and Home Acoustics Alliance (HAA). Bob has also served as the technology editor for CE Pro's sister publication Commercial Integrator. In his personal time beyond his family, he's studied guitar and music theory at Sarrin Music Studios in Wakefield, Mass., and he also studies Kyokushin karate at 5 Dragons and Brazilian jiu-jitsu at Binda Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

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Wiim Amp is now Roon Ready Certified

Wiim Amp is now Roon Ready Certified

WiiM, a global technology company offering premium smart home experiences through affordable connected AI products, has announced the WiiM Amp has received the Roon Ready certification from Roon Labs. The WiiM Amp, launched in November 2023, is the brand’s first...

TCL Bolsters its Partnership with the NFL

TCL Bolsters its Partnership with the NFL

TCL, a popular consumer electronics brands, has announced an extension of its multi-year partnership with the NFL, bringing the NFL FAST channel and AVOD programs to TCLtv+, its rapidly growing streaming service. The NFL Channel on TCLtv+ marks the most comprehensive...

Legrand’s Vantage Brand adds Vantage Voice Control

Legrand’s Vantage Brand adds Vantage Voice Control

Legrand's Vantage Lighting Controls has announced Vantage Voice. The new voice control option adds voice control capability to the Vantage InFusion System controller through Amazon Alexa and is now available in the Design Center 4.8 software update. "Many homes are...

Keith Shindoll Joins K-array USA Sales Team

Keith Shindoll Joins K-array USA Sales Team

K-array USA, has announced the appointment of Keith Shindoll as sales manager for the Western United States region. In his new role, Keith will be responsible for raising brand awareness and driving sales growth for K-array in the high-end residential and commercial...

Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group Starts Strong

Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group Starts Strong

With an array of new vendor and service partners and a strong founding class of member companies, Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group is off to a fast start in 2024. While the group spent the bulk of its first year laying a strong foundation, Executive Director Chris...

Mike Detmer Named COO of AVPro Edge

Mike Detmer Named COO of AVPro Edge

AVPro Global Holdings, LLC, parent company of AVPro Edge, AudioControl Pro, Bullet Train, Murideo, and Then Audio audio/video distribution products, has announced the appointment of Mike “Sparky” Detmer as chief operating officer (COO). Detmer will report to Jeff...

Panasonic Earns 2024 ENERGY STAR Award

Panasonic Earns 2024 ENERGY STAR Award

Panasonic Eco Systems North America, division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, has announced that it has received the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the 14th time. “We are...

Samsung SmartThings, Signify Expand Partnership

Samsung SmartThings, Signify Expand Partnership

Signify, a developer of lighting solutions, and SmartThings, Samsung’s global connected living platform, will expand their partnership to make it easier for users to enjoy TV entertainment with surround lighting. For over a year consumers have been able to connect...

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