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SoundTube 31 Series Speakers Get IP Ratings

With their IP64 and IP54 rating certifications, dealers can use SoundTube's 31 Series speakers to meet a number of outdoor audio installation requirements.

News October 20

HEOS Drive; a Unique 4-zone Whole Home Audio Distribution System

Designed by custom integration specialists for custom integration professionals, HEOS Drive is a unique 4 zone whole home audio distribution system with a Class D, 8 channel amplifier, 8 channels…

News October 20

CEDIA 2015 Video: Somfy Motorized Window Coverings Integrate into Home

Go inside the Somfy booth at CEDIA Expo 2015 with this video interview.

News October 19

Differences between Tesla Powerwall vs. Rosewater Energy Hub

RoseWater Energy Storage Hub v. Tesla’s Powerwall: How Do They Differ?

CE Pro contributor Wayne Ortner responds to the question of whether or not Tesla's Powerwall has made the RoseWater Residential Energy Storage Hub obsolete following his article from CEDIA Expo…

News October 18

Peerless-AV Offers Up New Outdoor Soundbar, Mounts, Trip to Daytona 500

Peerless-AV signs deal to supply more than 700 outdoor TVs and mounts for Daytona National Speedway. New active soundbar enables greater outdoor sound range vs. passive soundbars.

News October 15

MantelMount Brings Fireplace-Mounted TVs Down to Eye Level

Accommodating flat panels up to 80 inches, MantelMount enters competitive category with features that include lowering and swiveling TVs for better viewing; company looking for dealers and distributors to add…

News October 14

Origin, Sonos, Arcam Show Impressive Audio Components at CEDIA

Sonos' newly redesigned Play:5 incorporates six drivers, a new industrial design, and through the use of the company's TruePlay room equalization technology dealers can automatically adjust the sound quality of…

News October 14

Integrators Rank Low in Consumer Trust Study as Buying Source

Parks Associates survey shows that integrators are sixth most trusted type of contractor to purchase smart home equipment from, even polling behind online-only etailers. Gulp!

News October 13

Excellence Compels Recognition: Time to Nominate CE Pro Masters

CE Pro Masters nominations are being accepted for career CE folks who quietly moved up the ladder of success over the past decades and made an honest living, but haven't…

News October 12