After the success of the Sopra N°2 loudspeaker created as a special edition for the 10th anniversary of Focal and Naim joining forces, Focal has applied the expertise acquired on this exclusive finish to launch a collection of new Sopra finishes for 2023. These changes will only affect Sopra N°2 models. The prices for the finishes are $10,999 USD each…
On the heels of opening registration in November to anyone in the custom electronics industry, Lightapalooza 2023 has also signed on 25 of the most well-recognized lighting exhibitors, with more expected to be announced. The one-of-a-kind educational event will be held February 20-23, 2023, at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa. Lightapalooza 2023 has been designed to provide a…
Today the JVC DLA-NZ9 has been crowned the King of Long Throw Projectors at the annual Projector Shootout® Evaluation event, hosted by Value Electronics, a leading independent Audio/Video retailer in Westchester County, N.Y. Participating projectors included: EPSON, LG and Sony. Masters of Ceremonies for the 2022 event is industry expert Philip Jones of Projector Reviews. Phil Jones owns ProjectorReviews.com with his…
Today LG HU915QB has been crowned the King of Ultra Short Throw Projectors at the annual UST Projector Shootout® Evaluation event, hosted by Value Electronics, a leading independent Audio/Video retailer in Westchester County, N.Y. The LG CineBeam HU915QB Projector is the total premium package for integrators and customers alike, offering a suite of CI-centric features, astonishing immersion with a 3-channel…
SurgeX, a leader in advanced power protection, analytical software, remote monitoring, and cloud solutions, today announces a distribution partnership with Starin, a Midwich Group company and value-add distributor of pro AV products for the U.S. market. Effective immediately, Starin will offer the full spectrum of SurgeX power protection and monitoring solutions, as well as support for SurgeX product specification, system design,…
Hunter Douglas announces its latest portfolio expansion for two of its most popular shade styles. The debut of Silhouette Halo Shadings, along with new fabric and hardware options for Luminette Privacy Sheers, deepens the customization and design opportunities available to custom integrators through the robust Hunter Douglas portfolio – complemented by the award-winning PowerView Gen 3 Automation system. The new…
The Z-Wave Alliance, the Standards Development Organization (SDO) dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave technology, today announces the newly elected Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors. Effective immediately, the updated roster of roles and representatives from across the connected home and IoT industry is as follows: The past two years has driven impressive growth in the smart home industry. Data is…
ProSource, the largest specialty and consumer-electronics merchandising group in the United States, has announced changes to the organization. “The team at ProSource takes great pride in serving our members and vendor partners,” says Jim Pearse, President of ProSource. “I am excited to announce important changes in our organization and structure.” ProSource welcomes Jim Kozicki to the team. Kozicki joins the…
We are looking to recognize some of the most innovative smart home products on the market. Winners will be picked by our editorial team and the winners will receive their award at KBIS in Las Vegas on January 31. There is no limit to the number of nominations that an individual (or company) can submit. However, the nomination should represent an…
The 60th edition of PrimeTime will be packed with Texas-sized buying, education and networking opportunities for independent retailers, rent-to-own dealers and custom installers.