Residential System articles from February 2006
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Residential System articles from February 2006
First-Time Parents.(Editorial)
February 1, 2006 ... Byline: Jeremy J. Glowacki
You'll have to excuse me this month if my column lacks its usual snap and insightfulness, but I'm in the midst of an exercise in sleep deprivation following the birth, last month, of my first child.
Before the arrival of my wonderful daughter, Ella Dale, I...
DS2 Goes Live at CES.
February 1, 2006 ... Las Vegas, NV-Bringing the future of home entertainment to the floor of the Consumer Electronics Show, Design of Systems on Silicon (DS2) showcased its award-winning 200 Mbps powerline communications (PLC) technology with a live networking demo.
Designed to show the power of PLC today,...
CEDIA Supports Bill 245.
February 1, 2006 ... Indianapolis, IN-The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has said that Indiana consumers and their state economy would benefit from technological advancements in the delivery of broadband voice, video, and data when Senate Bill 245 is signed into law.
Senate...
Inteset to Support Intel Viiv Technology Platform.
February 1, 2006 ... Hanover, MA-Inteset, makers of advanced home entertainment systems with Windows Media Center Edition 2005, has aligned their newest systems with the Intel Viiv technology platform technologies that were announced at CES earlier this month.
"The specifications of the Intel Viiv...
Samsung to Ship First Mass-Market Blu-ray Player.
February 1, 2006 ... Las Vegas, NV-Samsung Electronics formally kicked off the era of Blu-ray last month at CES, as it demonstrated its BD-P1000 Blu-ray disc (BD) player.
The new device will let consumers take full advantage of high-definition displays, playing content at native 720p or 1080i video ...
GE Security Names New VP for Networked Solutions.
February 1, 2006 ... Bradenton, FL-GE Security has named Dave Griffith as vice president, sales and marketing for networked solutions.
He will work with residential, commercial, real estate, builder, and auto dealer market integrators and dealers to help them combine the power of integrated technologies for...
MusicGiants to Offer HD 5.1 Digital Music Downloads.
February 1, 2006 ... Las Vegas, NV-During CES last month, MusicGiants announced plans to offer 5.1-channel high-definition audio files as part of its MusicGiants Network premium music download service in 2006.
MusicGiants is the first commercial download service offering high-fidelity music files, including...
Atlantic Technology Taps New Director of Marketing.
February 1, 2006 ... Norwood, MA-Loudspeaker manufacturer Atlantic Technology has promoted Steve Feinstein to director of marketing from his previous position as manager of product development.
"This is a well-deserved promotion," Tribeman said. "Steve has done a remarkable job over the past three years....
OmniMount Adds to Staff.
February 1, 2006 ... Phoenix, AZ-OmniPoint has promoted Bill Muster to general manager of consumer products and has appointed Martha Brooke as national sales manager, CI products. In his new position, Muster will be responsible for maintaining OmniPoint's customer service reputation, while Brooke will be...
Monster Cable, Alchemy2 Strike Deal.
February 1, 2006 ... Ventura And Brisbane, CA-Monster Cable has signed a deal to supply U.S. sales and market support for a range of products issued by startup brand, Alchemy2.
The initial product range includes four models, two of which provide a solution for lip sync error, one digital jitter reduction ...
Bruce Terrell, 1947-2005.
February 1, 2006 ... Miami, FL-Bruce Terrell, 58, co-owner of MAG Sales/C&E Marketing, died on Friday, December 23 from a sudden heart attack. Terrell's wife of 32 years, Viviane, survives along with his mother Mary, sister Trish, and brother Michael.
Terrell teamed up with business partners Allen Lundy in...
In Brief...
February 1, 2006 ... Fortress Seating has moved to larger facilities to increase productions needs. The new address is 11969 Arrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739. Phone: 909.483.6092 or 800.873.2828, and fax: 909.483.6166.
Auralex Acoustics was featured on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, last...
Peerless Completes Partnership with Vantage Point and Grant's Appliance.
February 1, 2006 ... Chicago, IL-Peerless Industries and fellow mounting manufacturer Vantage Point have inked a strategic distribution agreement to combine their individual strengths in the consumer and commercial markets.
Unveiled at CEDIA EXPO 2005, Vantage Point's reputation in the consumer stream will...
Antex's XM-3000 TriplePlay XM Receiver -- "It definitely solves a lot of issues".
February 1, 2006 ... Byline: Kevin Kevner
How long have you been a dealer for the manufacturer of this product?
We have dealt with Antex for four years now. We have been using all kind of different products prior to the XM world that we are into.
Does this system offer features that are beneficial...
ReQuest's N. Series Digital Music System -- "It solves some of the needs...of some of our clients that other manufacturers can't seem to do".
February 1, 2006 ... Byline: John Clancy
How long have you been a dealer for the manufacturer of this product?
At least five years.
Does this system offer features that are beneficial for custom installers?
Yes. It offers easy integration to other control systems such as Crestron and AMX.
...
CES 2006 in Review -- Some Good News, Some Bad News...and Some Just Plain News About Products and Technology at the Show.(Chronology)
February 1, 2006 ... Byline: Michael Heiss
Don't you hate it when you're talking with someone, and the conversation starts with "...I've got some good news...and some bad news?" When you hear that, there is that unmistaken sinking feeling that the bad news might outweigh the good, even though that isn't...
CES '06 Snapshot: Introducing the Tightly Integrated Home.
February 1, 2006 ... Byline: Margot Douaihy
It takes a walloping storm to bring a braggart like Las Vegas to its knees; the city was built expressly to pull teeming masses to the middle of the desert, and keep them there. But the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) cripples the city, year after year, with its...
Creme de la Creme -- Products that Rose to the Top During the Trade Show Cycle.
February 1, 2006 ... We have come full circle again. Another trade show season has passed, leaving behind an embarrassment of riches in every category from cables to media servers, marking the growth and innovation that drives the custom installation industry. What follows are an editors' selection of the...
Consultants In Partnership -- Residential Systems Contractors, Architects, Builders, and Interior Designers Learn to Work Together Toward a Common Goal.
February 1, 2006 ... Byline: Kirsten Nelson
Shopping for a home today is less an exercise in square footage than something more akin to a visit to an electronics store. The customer is relying on the salesman-the builder or architect-to inform them about the various built-in technical features of the most...
Sound Science -- Why Acoustically Treating Home Theaters Should Be on Your Priority List.
February 1, 2006 ... Byline: Llanor Alleyne
When it comes to home theater acoustics, ignorance is certainly not bliss. More now than ever, custom installers are faced with the task of bridging a living space with the technical requirements needed to make it function as a full-fledged entertainment venue...
The Convenience of IP -- Why Internet Protocol is Great for Home Entertainment System Control, but Even Better for Content Delivery.
February 1, 2006 ... Byline: Herman Cardenas
It's taken a couple of years for the industry to come around, but now most major makers of distributed home A/V and lighting systems offer control interfaces based on IP (Internet Protocol) technology. And well they should: the cost and convenience benefits of...
Faithful Reproduction -- How BBE Technology Helps Deliver Improved Home Audio Performance.
February 1, 2006 ... Byline: Scott Sylvester
It's been described by professional audio journals as the "most hearable advance in audio technology since high fidelity itself." Music celebrities such as Aerosmith, Jackson Brown and Joe Santriani have heralded BBE sound processing as a must-have tool in the ...
Video to Go.
February 1, 2006 ... Byline: Gordon van Zuiden
One of the major trends forecasted for 2006 is the legal transport of high-quality, premium video content from stationary in-home devices (like personal video recorders) to portable media devices (like the new Apple video i-Pod and the next wave of portable...
TTE Describes Digital TV with Intel Architecture.
February 1, 2006 ... Las Vegas, NV-TTE Corp. previewed a new television concept at the 2006 CES using Intel architecture and Hillcrest Labs' Spontaneous Navigation technology. According to the company, the continuing convergence of the computer and the TV and the growing trend for networked homes, compelled TTE...
Time to Upgrade.
February 1, 2006 ... Byline: Carl Easton
The recent decision by DirecTV to use XM Radio channels as their music station selections brings to mind an interesting observation about our industry. It seems we can no longer remain fixed in our ways of custom design installations implemented by unique designers...
Lutron Appoints Sales VP.
February 1, 2006 ... Coopersburg, PA-Lutron Electronics' David Weinstein, formerly sales director, window systems, has taken the newly created roles of sales vice president, market development. In his new role, Weinstein will be responsible for sales of Lutron shading systems, leading that business to its next...
Awards Changes.
February 1, 2006 ... Byline: Bill Skaer
By now, all CEDIA members should have received information describing the changes to the CEDIA Designers' Awards. I know we all receive so much mail and some of it gets set aside for our review when we get a moment. The problem is that it's hard to find that moment...
Calendar of Events.
February 1, 2006 ... Integrated Systems Europe 2006
February 1-3, 2006
Brussels, Belgium
Installer Level I Review & Exam
February 1, 2006
TAG, Atlanta, GA
Installer Level I Review & Exam
February 3, 2006
ADI, Raleigh, NC
CU On the Road
February 8-11, 2006
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A Year in Repose.
February 1, 2006 ... Byline: Deborah Kassof
When the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) merged with the Professional Audio Video Retailers Association (PARA) there were many people who didn't believe it would be a successful merger. As we march into 2006, I believe that many people, the members of the...
Threats to CI's Future.
February 1, 2006 ... Byline: Richard Riehl
According to the current HDTV timetable, December 2006 will be end of the transition to digital television. Whether you believe in HD fairies or not, displays have definitely changed. For CI installers, these pricey displays have been a driving force in our sales....
DBL Distributing Reports Strong Growth in 2005.
February 1, 2006 ... Scottsdale, AZ-DBL Distributing Inc. has reported that its revenues for 2005 increased 30 percent over 2004. Throughout 2005, DBL signed new distribution agreements with Philips, Daewoo, JVC, Protron, Microsmith, Marsh Sound Design, Astar Electronics, EasyMount, HiFi Works, and Christie,...