Sony increases its lead over Integra from the previous year, and the order of the top three companies (Sony, Integra, Marantz) remains the same as past years.

In a tight cluster, Integra leads but is followed closely by Marantz, Anthem, Classé and McIntosh.

Thinking about giving in and going the soundbar route? These 25 versatile speakers offer a wealth of features that support their integration into the modern home.

New company RAYVA will offer pre-designed home theater solutions made up of products from CEDIA manufacturers, engineered for integration and packaged for installation by home theater pros.

Home of the Year Gold Winner for Home Theater ($75,000 - $150,000). As the last phase of an extensive renovation, a high-end home theater lands on a third-floor office space.

Adding more speakers to a room can confuse the human brain, so manufacturers discuss the best way to acoustically treat a home theater for object-based surround sound.