CE Pro contributor Fred Harding of Capitol Sales checks out Puls Audio's 25-pound PA360, a 2.1-channel indoor/outdoor speaker featuring Bluetooth wireless and 8-hour battery, and looking a lot like another popular outdoor speaker tower.

Upgrading its all-in-one multiroom solution, Denon HEOS now offers four zones of high-resolution audio playback on its HEOS Drive.

RIVA Audio’s multi-room wireless ‘+’ WAND Series distinguishes itself from Sonos with open API, Hi-Res Audio, immersive sound, and margins for integrators; retails at $249 and $499 price points.

Norway high-performance audio manufacturer Electrocompaniet will introduce its ALNA series, part of its EC Living line of wired OR wireless whole-house audio, at CEDIA 2017.

Integrators prefer hardwired audio systems for performance and reliability, but wireless is king due to flexibility, lower cost and reduced disruption during installation process.

Home automation leader Crestron to offer Sonos products through buying portal; strengthens relationship with national dealer events and app-within-app.