OEM manufacturer for brands like JBL and Russound, Astrosound will launch its own architectural speaker brand for professional integrators called Heritage Acoustics.

CEDIA keynoter John Penney of 20th Century Fox sees an opportunity for integrators as TV industry melds advertising and subscription-based business models as cord cutting abounds.

Dish Network enables integrators to capture cord-cutter clients with its AirTV Player for SlingTV. Its new SlingStudio product enables dealers to live stream cool projects or create instructional videos.

Vanco to demo new Spot for Dot amplification system for Amazon Echo Dot at CEDIA Expo 2018. Evolution HDMI-over-IP, Beale Street Audio and Pulse amplifiers also showcased.

Sound United plans new lineup of products from Denon, HEOS, Marantz, Polk, Definitive Technology and Classé Audio at CEDIA Expo.

Sonos partners with Sonance on in-wall, in-ceiling and outdoor speakers; launches new dealer portal, early access to products and improved communications with integrators.