Elan automation, Hikvision security cameras, Doorbird video doorbell and Mighty Mule motorized gates welcome visitors and protect this Home of the Year award-winning smart home.

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.

At ISC 2017, Core Brands touted Proficient Audio and Gefen; URC and RTI (Pro Control) showed security-friendly home-automation; Luxul and other CEDIA-oriented companies also chased high-volume security dealers.

Yamaha's latest subwoofers, the NS-SW050 and NS-SW100, are powered by 50-watt amplifiers and incorporate the company's Twisted Flare Port technology

Yamaha's WXAD-10 offers wireless music playback with Bluetooth and Airplay, but how does it measure up against Google's Chromecast Audio?

The YAS-706 Soundbar from Yamaha includes a wireless subwoofer and the ability to integrate into a wireless MusicCast whole-house audio network.