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Screen Innovations Lives up to its Name at CEDIA Expo 2021

Meeting the needs of its dealer base, SI displayed a new range of electronics, as well as its new Zen 2 motorized shade cassette and Maestro outdoor screen material.

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The new $449 Sonos Beam Gen 2 will be available on Oct. 5. The soundbar offers a wealth of technologies, including Dolby Atmos and HDMI eARC.

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Proficient Landscape Speakers & Subwoofers follow Protege Rock Series as Nortek Control expands outdoor audio with 13 new options in one month.

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DMF Lighting Spotlights Flexible, Integrator-Friendly Downlight Solutions at CEDIA Expo 2021

In CEDIA Expo debut, DMF Lighting discusses decades’ worth of lighting experience, shows adjustable housings/trims, dealer resources, DMF Promise & more.

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LG DVLED Extreme Home Cinema Display for Residential Use Unveiled

Sold only through CE pros, LG DVLED Extreme Home Cinema offers 16:9 displays from 81 to 325 inches, and UltraStretch videowall units in 32:9.

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ClearOne 2021 Re-Connections Dealer Tour

ClearOne's Re-Connections Tour features a number of product demonstrations and the company's 36-foot ClearOne Tour Bus.

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At CEDIA Expo 2021 AudioControl showcased its latest whole-house amplifiers and home theater products.

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