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Power and Energy Systems Remain Sparse on Lighting Projects (Despite Their Importance)

CE Pro’s 2026 Lighting & Shading Deep Dive unveils underrepresented technologies on lighting projects, and why integrators may yet have come to adopt them.

Lighting & Shading Deep Dive 2026

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Lighting and Shading Are the Darlings of the CI Channel. Do They Have Any Downside?

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Are Feelings of Price Pressure in Lighting & Shading Really Just an Education Issue?

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Designers, Architects More Frequently Turn to CEDIA Expo/CIX for Understanding CI

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Week in Playback: The Case for a Home Integrator, Bose Buys StreamUnlimited

Peel back the noise of the news week with a relaxing spin through some of custom integration's biggest developments.

News June 14

K-array keystone KST110 subwoofer in a residential setting

K-array Announces Dragon and Keystone Products for Discreet Architectural Audio

Respectively, the compact source loudspeaker and architectural subwoofer aim to address the challenges of delivering strong sound in more restrictive environments.

News June 12

Brian Ackerman of Aaudio Imports on the importance of routers for AV

The Surprising Component Behind Streaming High-Performance Audio and Video

Beyond audio, beyond video, there’s one piece of equipment that in today’s age of media consumption that can force high-end gear to deliver low-end results.

News June 12

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The Case for a Home Integration Professional

Luxury homes, custom homes, and high-mid-range homes increasingly feature advanced systems that deliver elevated experiences but require professional orchestration.

News June 11

Juke Audio Launches AudioMate Wireless Transmitter for TVs, Turntables and Subwoofers

Juke Audio's new AudioMate wirelessly connects TVs, turntables and other local sources to its multi-room audio systems for $249.

News June 11

Inventory Asset Management on D-Tools Cloud

D-Tools Launches Inventory Asset Management for D-Tools Cloud

The update adds many new features and data points aimed introducing full asset lifecycle tracking into the D-Tools Cloud ecosystem.

News June 11

Garmin’s Thin Subwoofers Offer Sleek Sound in an Inconspicuous Package

The JL Audio Pavilion is an 8-inch subwoofer has been built with a shallow mounting depth able to find a home in both indoor and outdoor environments.

News June 10