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CEDIA Revitalization Continues as New Administration Rethinks Education

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Entrance to CEDIA Expo

See What Education CEDIA has Planned for Expo 2022

In a special briefing for the media, new CEDIA Vice President of Education and Training Amanda Beckner revealed the organization’s upcoming program for this year’s CEDIA Expo coming this Fall. It was instantly clear that Beckner, formerly involved with AVIXA education, completely understands both the importance of and the unique demands of education in a technical association.

It was also clear that the Association is taking a fresh look at ways to elevate CEDIA’s education to the next level. And that is a good thing.

See what Beckner shared about CEDIA education and show plans

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Welcome to Strata-gee!

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Information, Insights & Bright Ideas to Help You Build a Better Strategy

If this is your first visit to Strata-gee, let me thank you for taking some of your valuable time to learn more about this website and to discover what I hope will become a valuable resource for you. Strata-gee was launched officially back in 2012, but unofficially it goes back even further than that – with our archives holding posts from all the way back in 2009. It’s a rich library of compelling content…all at your fingertips.

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Russound Previews an Array of New Products at ISE 2022

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Russound app

Russound, a designer/developer/manufacturer of innovative audio products for the integration channel, launched an array of new products for 2022 at ISE (Integrated Systems Europe) 2022 earlier this month at the Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain. These interesting new products include a new series of landscape and rock speakers; a new, next-generation Bluetooth source kit; and a new “ultimate” Android touchscreen.

Learn all about the Russound ISE product launch preview

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In Note to Dealers on Supply Chain, Crestron Says It’s in a ‘Better Position’ Than Ever

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Crestron at Expo 2015

For the last two and a half years, many industries have struggled with supply chain issues – especially Tech. During that period of time, I’ve heard over and over from integrators who were furious at one company or another for failing to deliver on their open orders. I’ve heard expletives hurled at pretty much every brand in the industry…including Crestron.

Now, in a letter to dealers from Crestron Chief Operating Officer Daniel Brady, dealers are being told that the company is “in a better position now than ever before.”

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AKM Fire Update 3: Yet Another Step Towards Recovery, Co. Launches New Flagship Chip

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New AKM AK4499EX flagship DAC

Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM), part of the Asahi Kasei Corporation, and one of the world’s most significant providers of integrated circuits, particularly digital-to-analog converters (DACs) and analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), launched a new flagship stereo DAC at the IPS/High End 2022 Show last week in Munich, Germany. It is yet another notable milestone in the company’s long journey to recovery after the horrific impact of the signal event of the pandemic supply chain disaster in 2020 – a massive factory fire that destroyed a key production fab, first reported in our industry by Strata-gee.

But…can the company recover quickly enough to make a difference?

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Sales of Newly Constructed Homes Collapse in April; Odds of Recession Tick Higher

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sales of newly constructed homes collapse

Sales of newly constructed homes virtually collapsed in April in a double-digit decline that surprised economists and added to the growing evidence that the housing market is entering a downturn. This downturn in housing adds to growing concerns of a recession, as it comes on the heels of the tech industry decline, and new retailer warnings of slackening demand and supply chain driven cost increases.

See the surprising numbers out of the housing market today

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April Housing Starts Decline Again; Builder Sentiment in Steep Slide in May

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housing starts off in April; Builder sentiment slides
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In yet another sign of a slowing economy, April residential housing construction starts declined for the second straight month in a row. At the same time, the Housing Market Index, a key gauge of homebuilder confidence, collapsed in May.

See what’s going on in with housing starts & builders

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Snap One Fiscal 1st Qtr Results Show Good Revenue Growth, But a Net Loss

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Snap One cover photo

At the end of last week, Snap One Holdings Corp. released the results of their fiscal 2022 first quarter, a period which ended April 1, 2022, with comparisons to the same quarter last year, which ended on March 26, 2021. The company showed good revenue growth in the quarter but is still dealing with a net loss – albeit less of one than in 2021.

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Onkyo Bankruptcy – New Owner Premium Audio Company Addresses Latest News

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Onkyo products still sold by VOXX despite Onkyo bankruptcy
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On Monday, I received a note from Premium Audio Company regarding my post on the bankruptcy of Onkyo Home Entertainment Co. Ltd. In this note, the company sought to get the message across that the Onkyo bankruptcy has nothing to do with them and that the Onkyo brand lives on under the guidance of its new owner, Premium Audio Company, a subsidiary of VOXX International.

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