Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) announced today it has completely updated and upgraded its remarkable 700 Series line of loudspeakers, the line just below their renowned 800 Series Diamond, with no fewer than eight new models. And, as you might suspect, with this new 700 Series the company borrows liberally from the superior technology of its flagship 800 Series.
Masimo Names Blair Tripodi as Replacement for Former Sound United CEO Kevin Duffy
Tripodi to Head New Masimo Consumer Division
Masimo, a medical products company that acquired Sound United in February 2022, announced on Monday that it is naming Blair Tripodi as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its new Consumer division. At this time, the Masimo Consumer division consists almost exclusively of the Sound United business. Tripodi moves into the role originally given to former Sound United CEO Kevin Duffy, although Duffy was offered the title of President.
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[Read more…] about Masimo Names Blair Tripodi as Replacement for Former Sound United CEO Kevin DuffyCrestron Home to Hit CEDIA EXPO with ‘Deep Roster of New Solutions’
Creston Electronics announced today its plans for the upcoming CEDIA Expo show in Dallas at the end of the month. The company says they will have a big showing for their Crestron Home ecosystem and a “deep roster of new solutions” that integrators are going to want to see.
Learn more on the CEDIA Expo plans for Crestron Home
[Read more…] about Crestron Home to Hit CEDIA EXPO with ‘Deep Roster of New Solutions’Hunter Douglas Adds Innovative Power Options to PowerView Gen 3 Automation
Hunter Douglas, one of the leading makers of custom window treatments, announced this week a couple of really interesting new additions to their PowerView Gen 3 Automation line – a cool internal Rechargeable Battery, ideal for retrofit installations, and the PowerView+ Gen 3 Automation wired solution, perfect for new construction projects. The company says that these new options are both consistent with PowerView Gen 3’s principles of installation simplicity, performance reliability, and system scalability.
See more on these additions to the Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen 3 line
[Read more…] about Hunter Douglas Adds Innovative Power Options to PowerView Gen 3 AutomationFirst PrepTECH Grads Hit Dallas Market; Company Seeks More Sponsors
PrepTECH, a for-profit workforce service company that finds, vets, trains, and places new entry-level techs into the custom integration space, has had its first graduating class enter the industry in the Dallas market. A “pilot” or proof-of-concept initiative, the company says it was quite successful and a great learning experience for them – as well as for their participating students and the industry.
Now the company is looking to scale the concept.
Learn more about PrepTECH…
[Read more…] about First PrepTECH Grads Hit Dallas Market; Company Seeks More SponsorsIs Sonos a Patent Infringer? U.S. Int’l Trade Comm Launches Investigation
The tables have apparently been turned on Sonos, Inc. which now finds itself the subject of an investigation into alleged patent infringement by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC). The agency decided to launch an investigation of Sonos after receiving a complaint from Alphabet, Inc.’s Google division. There is one simple question: is Sonos a patent infringer?
Learn more about the USITC investigation of Sonos
[Read more…] about Is Sonos a Patent Infringer? U.S. Int’l Trade Comm Launches InvestigationConsumers Say Health & Wellness is a Priority; Market to Hit $1 Trillion by 2025
Even though consumers report rising financial insecurity as inflation rages on, the Fed keeps raising interest rates, and the economy begins to slow, they say they intend to continue to prioritize spending on health and wellness – a new priority since the onslaught of COVID-19 – according to new research from Accenture. This is potentially good news as more in the custom integration industry look to offer various residential health and wellness solutions as part of a whole-home residential or commercial installation.
See why consumers say health & wellness is a priority
[Read more…] about Consumers Say Health & Wellness is a Priority; Market to Hit $1 Trillion by 2025Acoustic Energy Loudspeakers Names Fidelity Imports as U.S. Business Partner
London-based Acoustic Energy Loudspeakers Ltd., announced today it has appointed growing high-end specialty distributor Fidelity Imports as its “exclusive new business partner for the US market.” Fidelity will take over full responsibility for sales and support of its line throughout the U.S.
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[Read more…] about Acoustic Energy Loudspeakers Names Fidelity Imports as U.S. Business PartnerHow You Can Thrive in the High-Performance Stereo Music System Segment
A Guest Post by Keith Dowd, Vivid Audio
Is it possible for a speaker company that doesn’t sell architectural speakers, or home cinema speakers, or soundbars, or outdoor landscape speakers – to grow and thrive in today’s market? I would argue that YES, it is very possible. And it is equally possible for dealers to thrive in the segment as well, if they are willing to take just a few simple steps. I make that argument based on my direct experience in the high-performance stereo music system segment in my role as U.S. Brand Director for Vivid Audio.
You might ask…how is this possible? Read on to find out…
[Read more…] about How You Can Thrive in the High-Performance Stereo Music System SegmentSupply Chain Recovery Threatened by New COVID Lockdowns in China
Like being forced to watch a rerun of a movie you never liked in the first place, China is back to closing major cities around the country as a new round of COVID infections has emerged. China continues to maintain a “zero-COVID” policy of government-ordered aggressive measures designed to stamp out any new outbursts of coronavirus infections. But the impact of this policy is disastrous to the local and global economies – threatening to snuff out the recent signs of a recovery in the supply chain.