Effective Jan. 6, 2020, Frank Sterns will join Sound United as its senior vice president of commercial operations – Americas.

Following news of its pending acquisition of Onkyo Corp.’s consumer audio division, Sound United engaged custom integrators, resellers and reps at its 1st North American Dealer Conference, held in New Orleans.

Sound United brands Marantz and Denon announced two new models for their respective slimline and X-Series AVRs. Marantz's NR1510 and NR1710, and Denon's AVR-X1600H and AVR-X2600H all come with sub-$1,000 price tags.

Dow Electronics recently brought dealers and vendors from its 13 state territory to a special event in Bowling Green, Fla. for education and relaxation.

All patent-infringement claims have been settled by Sonos and Sound United (DEI Holdings), parent company of Denon and HEOS.

Sonos seeks injunction and double damages for D&M's ‘willful infringement’ of Sonos patents in the Denon HEOS line. Judge invalidates another D&M patent.