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August 28, 2026
 
 
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More Than Movies
More Than Movies
By Ben Goff Immersive music has come a long way in a short space of time. What started out as a bit of an experiment is now a proper production format, backed by the streaming platforms and taken seriously by artists, producers, and labels. For those of us designing and installing rooms, that hands us something valuable: a genuinely new reason for a client to invest in a proper multichannel listening space.
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Stop Settling for Mediocre Meetings
Stop Settling for Mediocre Meetings
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By Haley Patterson The difference between a mediocre meeting and a great one isn’t how much gets discussed — it’s how much gets solved. That’s exactly why EOS includes a tool called IDS: Identify, Discuss, Solve. 
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Join top retail and CPG leaders at Shoptalk Fall in Nashville (Sept 29-Oct 1). Secure the lowest ticket rates today to connect with decision-makers, shape your 2027 strategy, and discover retail's next big moves. Book your spot now!
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CEDIA Expo Update
 
2026 CEDIA Shares
Previews of what these exhibitors will be focused on at CEDIA Expo 2026.
 
 
 
 
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Last Chance: Best of Show Awards at CEDIA Expo 2026 Entry Deadline is Tonight
 
Last Chance: Best of Show Awards at CEDIA Expo 2026 Entry Deadline is Tonight
It’s back for 2026 — 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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CEDIA to Reveal Latest Industry Research at CEDIA Expo
CEDIA Town Hall, sponsored by Sony, to reveal robust industry data.
Full Story: Residential Systems (8/27)
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CEDIA Expo Panel Prepares Integrators for the Next Five Years
Execs from leading brands to map the future of custom integration in a Smart Stage session.
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Origin Acoustics Unveils New Loudspeakers, Subs, and Amps Ahead of CEDIA Expo 2026
The expanded lineup gives dealers greater freedom to solve the room without compromising performance or design.
Full Story: Residential Systems (8/28)
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Yamaha Debuts Two New Compact Streaming Audio Components
New WXA-70A streaming amplifier and WXC-70A streamer combine audiophile sound, advanced streaming, TV connectivity, and multi-room flexibility in a compact design.
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Hunter Douglas Introduces New Control Option and Adds 42 Fabric Styles
PowerView Tap offers simple, direct control of a single shade or group of shades through a three-button Up, Stop, and Down interface.
Full Story: Residential Systems (8/27)
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PS Audio Begins Shipping New PMG Signature Series M800 and M400 Amplifiers
Both monoblock power amplifiers operate in Class A mode for much of their operation.
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Solve the Fear Before You Sell the Feature
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Solve the Fear Before You Sell the Feature
By Katye McGregor Bennett When technology brands and integrators talk to one another, the conversation often starts with performance. Better networks. More reliable power. Cleaner audio. Smarter control. Greater flexibility. More robust infrastructure. Higher bandwidth. Better interoperability. Easier service. All of that matters, but adjacent trades may not be evaluating technology from the same starting point. They may not be asking, “What is the most advanced solution?” They may be wondering, “Is this going to disrupt the project?” And that difference matters.
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