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By Jason McGraw, Group Vice President and Show Director of CEDIA Expo/CIX In today’s increasingly connected world, the demand for intelligent, seamless home environments continues to rise. However, not every project starts from a blank slate. Many residential AV integrators find themselves stepping into homes with existing AV, electrical, and security infrastructures that were often installed years ago by different contractors, with varying levels of sophistication and integration. While it may seem easier to suggest starting fresh, working with existing systems presents a strategic opportunity.
By Anthony Savona With apologies to John Lennon, that headline came to me the other day as I was going through that morning’s various newsletters in my inbox, and, like many of you, I had quite a few. Of course, we all subscribe to a bunch — for today’s multifaceted, ultra-targeted information needs, the newsletter is pretty much the perfect delivery tool.
Home theaters continue to be a core part of the CI business. In this supplement, we talk to top integrators about building the best system for the designated space — including challenges and how to overcome them.
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 | Introducing Lumaris Downlights from Lutron
Bring the comfort of intelligent, upscale lighting to finished ceilings and existing cans with this family of tunable white downlights. Available as 4" or 5/6" downlight, and with black and white trims. |
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CEDIA Expo Update
Arnaud Laborie, CEO, Trinnov Audio, gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 exhibit.
Doug Greenwald, founder, ProjX360, gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 exhibit.
Ken Hoffman, CEO, Quantum Media Systems, gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 exhibit.
Jimmy Paschke, VP sales and marketing at Apex Technologies, gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 exhibit.
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 | Sales Reimagined: Delivering Real Impact
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Today's News
Will show its new soundbar and latest AV receiver, along with some commercial solutions.
Also leads three business education sessions.
Will also be part of Lumagen’s ‘Paragons of Home Cinema’ in SR11.
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 | Meet Retail's Best at Shoptalk Fall!
Join our Hosted Meetup at Shoptalk Fall to connect with top retail suppliers in curated, double-opt-in meetings. It's your chance to build powerful partnerships and unlock real business value, fast, focused, and face-to-face in Chicago! Get tickets. |
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Technology Update
New tool streamlines quoting, ensures accuracy, and simplifies the lighting design process for AV integrators.
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