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November 19, 2025
 
 
Residential Systems SmartBrief
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New Tech Week: Design-Centric Tech – Meant to be Seen…Except When It’s Not
New Tech Week: Design-Centric Tech – Meant to be Seen…Except When It’s Not
By Karen Mitchell Today’s tech has to work flawlessly and should look good while performing, or not make an appearance at all. Homeowners and interior designers, knowing that tech is an integral part of the project, are on the hunt for devices that enhance the right look.
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New Tech Week Review: Sony BRAVIA 8 II QD-OLED and BRAVIA Theater Quad
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By John Sciacca After living with the BRAVIA 8 II and watching hours of real-world movie and broadcast content, this display earns its “King of TV” crown.
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ARC vs. eARC: Upgrade Your Audio
Simplify your audio connections with HDMI® technology. ARC is perfect for reliable sound in commercial settings like bars and classrooms, supporting Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1. For home theaters, eARC is the standard, delivering uncompressed, object-based formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
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Nominations Now Open for Residential Systems 2026 ISE Best of Show Awards
Nominations Now Open for Residential Systems 2026 ISE Best of Show Awards
Now accepting entries, Residential Systems’ Best of Show at ISE 2026 awards program is being held in conjunction with six of our industry-leading Pro Audio and AV titles, including Installation, AV Technology, Mix, Systems Contractor News, Sound & Video Contractor, and Tech & Learning. Entry Deadline: January 16, 2026
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Daisy Launches Five New Franchisees
“Daisies” will soon be blooming in Central Mountains, Colorado; Houston, Texas; Phoenix, Arizona; and Tampa, Florida.
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AWA Reps to Represent Coastal Source Throughout the Upper Midwest
AWA will serve as its full line sales representative in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, Kentucky, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
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Technology Update
 
Kaleidescape Announces Mini Terra Prime Movie Server
Features 8 TB internal solid-state storage, which is enough to store approximately 125 high-bitrate Kaleidescape 4K movies.
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ARCAM Radia+ Integrated Amps Now Shipping in North America
A5+, A15+, and A25+ models offer elevated performance, expanded connectivity, and next-gen Bluetooth.
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Klipsch Introduces ProMedia Lumina Computer Speakers With LED Lighting
The ProMedia Lumina features enhanced acoustics, updated controls and connectivity, customizable Light Modes, and a Carbon wood-grain vinyl finish.
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Vivint Releases New Outdoor Camera Pro (Gen 3)
New outdoor security camera combines RADAR and artificial intelligence with premium components and enhanced camera tuning.
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Salesforce integrations are powerful—and exposed. Attackers target APIs, abuse OAuth, and inject malicious payloads. On December 3rd at 3PM EST, join Salesforce and Veeam for a webinar on building secure, adaptive systems that safeguard customer data even when threats break through. RSVP today!
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