The Top AV and Smart Home News Stories of 2025
CE Pro looks back at the news and announcements that helped define the custom integration industry in 2025.
News December 29
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20 Audio Streaming Devices for Modern Listening Fun
Products from companies that range from Bluesound and Sonos, to Wiim and KEF offer a variety of ways…
News October 8
AVR-S270BT HT Receiver from Denon Delivers Affordable Surround Sound for $399
Denon rates its new receiver to produce 70-watts-per-channel into 8 ohms, while providing features such as HDMI ARC,…
News October 1
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December 16
Marantz, Denon Now Incorporate Dirac Live ART Room Correction
Denon products to incorporate the technology include the AVR-X6800H, AVR-X4800H, and AVR-X3800H, and Marantz products that offer the…
Briefs October 1
HEOS Refresh Celebrates Decade of Whole-House Audio Entertainment
Keeping up with the latest home audio trends, the whole-house audio platform has been updated with features that…
News September 17
Despite Economic Doldrums, M&A Activity Paints Bullish Picture for CI Industry
Major brands are merging to expand capabilities and streamline offerings. From AVPro and RTI to Resideo and Snap…
News July 21
Must-Have Turntable Accessories that Foster Long-Term Analog Audio Happiness
Analog audio has a broad range of products spanning everything from record cleaning brushes and record cleaning machines…
Products May 29
Marantz and Denon add Dirac Live to More Products
The new software update enables support for both the Limited and Full versions of Dirac’s room correction platform.
Briefs May 29
Dirac ART Available in Denon and Marantz Components
Sometime later in 2025 some Denon and Marantz components that currently support Dirac Live Bass Control will have…
Briefs May 20Latest Products
