By Henry Clifford I recently scheduled a dinner for design-build thought leaders here in Richmond and invited a group of designers, architects, and builders to spend an evening together. Some of the invitees I knew well, so connecting with them was relatively straightforward. A quick email or text was enough. The people I didn’t know, though, proved to be a very different challenge. I sent out direct emails, but reaching out cold in 2025 is nothing like it used to be. Gone are the days when you could simply pick up the phone and make contact. Most of us (including me) now block calls from unknown numbers, and with the latest iOS updates, the same is true for text messages. Unless a sender is already in your contacts, their messages often never surface.

By Anthony Savona The majority of dealers have their end of their fiscal year match the end of the calendar, and though we have barely entered fall, now is a good time to make a plan for the remaining months. Take it as a cautionary tale from this admitted procrastinator…

This year’s theme, Push Beyond, challenges visitors to leave the ordinary behind and embrace a new standard of excellence.

AWALL products are now available to dealers through all 70+ PowerHouse Alliance distributor member locations.

The advisory board will provide strategic insights and recommend solutions for advancing AVPro’s growth and market impact.

The new D-5 IC N is part of Lyngdorf Audio’s Discreet Series, designed for custom installations in home cinemas, media rooms, and living rooms. Its key features are a low-resonance MDF enclosure to ensure the best sound quality and an angled, adjustable tweeter, which allows the sound to beam from the ceiling towards the listening area. The D-5 IC N replaces the former D-5 IC in-ceiling model, while “N” stands for a narrower enclosure to fit tighter spaces.

All Denon and Marantz AVRs currently equipped with Dirac Live Room Correction and Dirac Live Bass Control also support Dirac Live Active Room Treatment.

New integration expands control and automation with a certified third-party module from Chowmainsoft.