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July 11, 2025
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The town of Marbella on the Costa del Sol, Spain.
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By Henry Clifford We recently rented a beach house in Marbella, Spain, with some close family friends. It was easily the most beautiful beach house I’d ever seen and almost seemed too good to be true. Sure enough, things started to go sideways the moment we arrived.
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CEDIA Expo Update
SoundTube gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 exhibit.
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Thousands of compelling technologies from top manufacturers and distributors will be on the scene in Denver from Sept. 3-6.
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Today's News
Progressive CI now represents the Harman Luxury Audio Group brand portfolio in Michigan, the Ohio Valley, Indiana and Kentucky, the Mid-Atlantic, Northern California, MINK, and the Pacific Northwest.
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Demo to feature Trinnov WaveForming and ASCENDO Immersive Audio subwoofers in Raleigh, North Carolina, from August 1-3.
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Future Best of Show at CEDIA Expo 2025 logo
It’s back for 2025 — the Best of Show awards program that celebrates the best custom installation and home entertainment technology launches at CEDIA Expo! Residential Systems, TWICE, and What Hi-Fi? will once again have judges on-site to examine each of the entries and bestow honors on the most deserving.
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Technology Update
The new program features a streamlined two-tier structure to better support projects of any size and at any stage of the process.
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The Doorbell Camera Hub G410 combines AI-powered security with a Matter smart home hub.
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By Anthony Savona The newest Crestron experience center is on the third floor of the New York Design Center, and it is just one of the many companies in the building that collectively offer everything interior designers need to create luxury homes for their clients. After a day of looking at rugs and countertops and cabinets and furniture, clients must appreciate the chance to visit a space that takes care of them and shows how convenient a home can be.
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Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets.
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By Anthony Savona As a lifelong fan of the New York Mets, I am as surprised as anyone to look to them for exemplary leadership advice. The Mets are the perennial underdogs, even with the second-highest payroll in MLB. And, sure, they are in first place now, but Mets fans are conditioned to wait for that other shoe — and their place in the standings — to drop.
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New eBook: The Integration Guide to Outdoor Tech
Outdoor tech has become a huge business for integrators and features a rapidly growing ecosystem. In this supplement, top integrators reveal how they show clients all their yards can become.
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