Bang & Olufsen closing dealer accounts a few years after launching U.S. custom-install business for premium audio, video and home-automation systems.

Suppliers in niche categories, including Luxul, Bluesound, Logitech and others, recognized for their tech support, customer service and marketing assistance.

For six years, the WiSA Association has struggled to achieve critical mass for its wireless surround-sound technology, but new member Xbox could change the game, so to speak. Meanwhile, WiSA needs a better website .

At CEDIA 2017, the home-technology industry's big show, exhibitors showcased fresh audio/video designs that blend with the environment ... or stand out as works of art.

Via its B&O Play subsidiary, Danish manufacturer Bang & Olufsen is the latest manufacturer to take on the wireless multiroom audio market with its highly designed $599 Beoplay M5. Also, Lenbrook Americas named U.S. distributor.

CE Pro Product Editor Bob Archer picks the 12 products that stood out to him most at CEDIA 2016, from 4K and HDR to audio and monitoring services.