Bringing joy with Sonos, Lutron, Kaleidescape and more: Some of the latest home-technology products to ring in a happier new year. Don't forget the power protection.

Theory Audio Design, the new sister company to PRO will debut in Sound Room 14 at CEDIA Expo 2018 in San Diego, with a range of in-wall/on-wall loudspeakers, soundbars, subwoofers and amplified loudspeaker controllers (ALC).

Now that we have at least three good immersive audio platforms -- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D -- there's no excuse for a good home theater to skip object-oriented sound. Here are 16 components to choose from.

Senior editor Bob Archer highlights 12 products from companies like Sony, Origin Acoustics, Triad, Dish and Just Add Power that stood out on the CEDIA 2017 show floor.

As immersive audio formats like Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D come to home theater, dealers should be prepared to demo the new formats to customers. PRO Audio Technology president Paul Hales offers a few pointers.

Known for its large architectural loudspeakers, Pro Audio has introduced its compact SCRS-6c-iw loudspeaker, which produces full bandwidth at low volume levels.