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CEDIA EXPO/CIX 2025 TO OFFER THE LATEST TECH, EXPERT-LED EDUCATION, AND UNMISSABLE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

SHOW NEWS

CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025: Where the Future Takes Shape

With CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) set to return to Denver, September 4-6, Jason McGraw, Group Vice President and Show Director of CEDIA Expo/CIX, shares some of the top trends and storylines shaping this year’s event as the list of exhibitors continues to prove its strength.

“Denver in September will be an Expo to remember,” says McGraw. “This show is ground zero for the innovations, partnerships, and conversations that will shape residential and commercial integration for years to come.”

8K BREAKS OUT OF THE THEATER

8K is no longer niche—it’s here, and it’s everywhere. With support from the 8K Association and major brands debuting next-gen displays and projectors, such as Digital Production, Sony, and Samsung, CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 will be a proving ground for just how far the technology has come.

In luxury homes, massive 8K video walls are redefining the entertainment experience and doubling as digital art canvases. But the applications go far beyond residential: in education, retail, and

New Exhibitors Reflect Category Expansion, Market Momentum

OUTDOOR TECH THAT EXPANDS THE EXPERIENCE

The lines between indoor and outdoor living continue to blur, and today’s smart homes are expected to deliver seamless tech experiences in both. Top-ofthe-line brands such as Neptune TV and Sol-Lux will be showcasing industry-defining outdoor technology solutions this September.

From 4K/8K outdoor-rated displays to directional

CEDIA Takes New Approach to Expo Education Conference

CEDIA is introducing a new approach to its educational conference at the CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 that

will include cutting-edge classes taught by industry leaders and organized by relevant tracks that meet the needs of today’s industry. Amanda Wildman, an industry expert and integrator, will oversee the curation of the redesigned program in her role as a short-term paid consultant for CEDIA. Popular instructors will include Marc Fisher, Noah Kaplan, Alex Capecelatro, Peter Aylett, Ron Callis, Ed Gilmore, and Toni Sabatino.

Content categories include:

BUSINESS TRACK: ACTIONABLE INFO FOR OWNERS

 Creating a Culture that Rocks!

 How to Build a Showroom

 Go Viral: Using Social Media to Grow Your Business

Reaffirming the critical role that in-person interactions play in advancing relationships and accelerating commerce, more than fifty new exhibitors are joining the 2025 CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX), according to Emerald Expositions. New additions include global brands, mid-sized PEbacked enterprises, and VC-backed startups in the residential and commercial integration realms.

“Business is dynamic, technology is evolving and a host of macro-economic narratives from consumer sentiment, cost of capital, supply chain disruption, and more are shaping 2026 planning for integration businesses,

their customers, and their vendor/partners,” explains Jason McGraw, Group Vice President and Show Director of CEDIA Expo/CIX.

“This expo is at exactly the right time and place, with the right participants to facilitate meaningful conversations and robust commercial strategies.”

This year’s show features strong category growth, with a dynamic mix of new and established exhibitors. In control, Aqara and Atios AG are bringing fresh takes on automation. The lighting and shading category continues

corporate spaces, 8K is powering immersive learning, visualization, and dynamic signage.

Second Annual Pickleball MeetUp Benefiting the CEDIA Foundation

Get ready to serve up some fun at the second annual CEDIA Pickleball Meet-Up!

After last year’s successful outdoor debut, we’re taking it indoors for 2025 at the premier 3rd Shot Pickleball facility in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. This state-of-the-art venue boasts 13 indoor courts, a full bar, ping pong, cornhole, and ample space for both players and spectators.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the game, this event promises fun, fitness, and fantastic networking opportunities. Don’t miss out on one of the most anticipated pre-show events of the year.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 2

CEDIA Pickleball Meet-Up!

2-6 p.m.

3rd Shot Pickleball in Wheat Ridge

SHOW NEWS

CEDIA Town Hall and Members-Only Reception

CEDIA is teaming up with NKBA | KBIS for an exclusive Town Hall at CEDIA Expo/CIX as Daryl Friedman, Global President & CEO of CEDIA, and Bill Darcy, Global President & CEO of NKBA | KBIS, debut and discuss a brand-new joint research project between the two organizations.

Open to all CEDIA Expo/CIX attendees, including CEDIA members and non-members, as well as design and build professionals, you will be the first to access key findings from this comprehensive study on the evolving collaboration between the smart home and design & build communities.

Highlights include:

• What designers and builders need-and expectfrom technology integration partners

• How smart home pros can better align with client

8K Association Maps Wide-Ranging CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 Presence

BOOTH 4501 The 8K Association’s comprehensive plan for this year’s CEDIA Expo/CIX includes sponsoring a new 20- x 30- foot exhibit located in a high traffic area on the show floor. This 8K Pavilion is specifically designed to highlight the entire 8K ecosystem and workflow, from content creation and production to distribution, integration and viewing in the home. All these areas will engage and educate CEDIA Expo/CIX visitors about the potential role that 8K technology can play in the new “giant screen” era of more immersive and super-realistic commercial and residential entertainment and the opportunities this affords both AV specialty dealers and system integrators.

The 8K Pavilion includes more than a dozen partner companies, including new and upcoming 8K hardware from leading manufacturers like Epson, JVC, Kaleidescape and Samsung. It also features a variety of 8K content, including film scanning, film transfers and native films from providers like Warner Bros Discovery, IMAX, and Savage Studios; as well as 8K gaming, documentary and upscaled content from AMD, The Explorers and 4by4. New advancements in 8K processing will also be shown by

technology companies like INTEL and Spin Digital; along with the latest developments in 8K integration and connectivity from specialists like Astro, AudioQuest, AVPro, BZBGear and Panasonic.

Additionally, the 8K Association is working with Emerald to conduct a number of promotional activities throughout CEDIA Expo/CIX, including an opening day press briefing; trade ads; email blasts; social media; and digital signage in the convention center lobby. The 8K Association will also be hosting a series of panel discussions throughout the conference at the 8K Pavilion (Booth 4501). Taken as a whole, all of this represents one of the largest multiindustry presentations in CEDIA Expo history.

According to Juan Reyes, Executive Director of the 8K Association, “Simply stated, our goal at CEDIA Expo/CIX is to underscore why 8K technology provides a more immersive and super-realistic viewing experience and delivers a powerful ‘wow’ factor that goes beyond the reach of 4K. In short, 8K is the first home entertainment platform that combines the best of these new AI-driven concepts, which makes it ideal for the CI channel.”

The CEDIA team will be available all week long to discuss membership and more at Booth 2536

demands through early collaboration

 Top barriers to adoption and how integrators can help overcome them

 Emerging trends in kitchen and bath tech-and how to position your expertise

 Actionable strategies to grow your business

through design & build partnerships

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 3

Members-Only Reception

4:30-5:30 p.m.

Town Hall 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Mile High Ballroom

CEDIA members are welcome to join us for a reception before the Town Hall to kick off the event.

SHOW NEWS

CEDIA Smart Home Awards

FRIDAY, SEPT. 5

CEDIA Smart Home Awards

5-7:30 p.m.

Mile High Ballroom

This year’s CEDIA Smart Home Awards Americas promise to be truly magical, with a theme centered around the enchanted world of smart living. The ceremony will showcase unique and innovative solutions that bring magic to modern living spaces.

The ceremony will not only honor the remarkable achievements within the industry but also provide a platform for networking and inspiration among professionals. Here’s to another year of innovation and excellence in the enchanted world of smart living! For more information, visit cedia.org/awards.

Crestron Sets Pre-Expo Residential Keynote 2025

BOOTH 1901 In the world of highend home technology, evolution is constant, and Crestron is once again setting the pace. On August 27th, ahead of CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, Crestron invites attendees to an exclusive unveiling of what’s next for the Crestron Home® platform.

Join the 2025 Crestron Residential Keynote and get an advanced preview of groundbreaking new products and platform updates that will redefine the Crestron Home experience. From a beautifully reimagined keypad design to a smarter, more intuitive remote and streamlined configuration tools, this is your front-row seat to the next phase of Crestron

New Audio, Lighting Solutions in Coastal Source Spotlight

BOOTH 1918 At CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, Coastal Source is unveiling an exciting lineup of new innovations at Booth 1918 and Destination Outdoors, the immersive outdoor demo space located directly across from the Colorado Convention Center.

Among this year’s highlights is the debut of an all-new product category from Coastal Source that reimagines what’s possible in outdoor sound design. This groundbreaking addition to the brand’s award-winning portfolio promises to transform the way outdoor entertainment is experienced.

Also on demo: the new Bollard 1000 Series, an evolution of the popular 10.0 Series, featuring enhanced clarity, tonal accuracy, and power handling, all while delivering the deep, dynamic bass Coastal Source is known for. The Razor series, the first outdoor on-wall and hardscape speaker line engineered for true HiFi performance, will also be featured, showcasing its ultra-slim, modular design and immersive sound profile.

On the lighting side, attendees can experience EVO, the brand’s most flexible and architecturally refined lighting system to date, alongside the official reveal of a powerful new collaboration with Lutron.

Coastal Source is hosting Destination Outdoors, alongside Lutron, Draper, and Access Networks. This immersive experience brings the outdoors to life with full-system demos, including Central Park Listening Zones and the Lighting Tent, where attendees can explore Coastal Source’s three lighting tiers: Essential, Enhanced, and Premier.

Home. Whether you’re designing, building, or living in a Crestron-powered home, it all starts here. Join the Crestron Residential Keynote here: https:// go.crestroninfo.com/Resi-Keynote-2025-R

Chief Features Tempo Floor Support Mount

BOOTH 3707 The Chief Tempo Floor Support Mount is the next evolution of Chief’s trusted AVSFSS, reimagined through direct customer feedback. Designed to solve the common challenge of uncertain wall construction, Tempo offers a two-column support system that transfers display weight directly to the floor, making it the go-to choice when wall integrity is in question.

Now new and improved, Tempo delivers major upgrades in both aesthetic design and display capacity, all while simplifying the installation process.

SANUS, BOOTH 3707 New at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 Sanus is introducing the VXL7-B2 XL Fixed Position TV Wall Mount for extra-large TVs 65 inches to 140 inches. The new mount is engineered for versatility and strength, featuring an adjustable design that fits most TVs up to 300 pounds. The wall plate extends from 33 inches (84.9 cm) to 52 inches (134.4 cm), accommodating larger TV Vesa patterns up to 1100 x 800. This mount seamlessly integrates a TV just two inches from the wall, blending perfectly with any décor. Constructed on a solid steel frame, this sturdy wall mount ensures TVs are secure and level, providing the ideal viewing experience.

The Race Is On at Somfy

BOOTH 3412 At CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, Somfy invites integrators to Booth 3412 to compete in its hands-on PoE Commissioning Contest, where participants race to configure Somfy’s Sonesse 30 PoE motorized shades with a Control4 system. Using Control4 Composer software, contestants will program dual roller blackout and sheer shades, with live leaderboards tracking the fastest integration times. Prizes and bragging rights are up for grabs in this friendly but fast-paced showdown.

The contest spotlights Somfy’s Power over Ethernet shading motors, which are designed to reduce installation time, simplify integration and eliminate the need for AC wiring. The compact Sonesse 30 PoE, ideal for 8 x 8-foot windows, and the powerful Sonesse 40 PoE, available for up to 13 x 13-foot windows, both deliver quiet, smooth performance and offer LED feedback, soft start/stop motion, and API support for seamless third-party control.

Also on display is the new Glydea ULTRA 50 WireFree Zigbee drapery motor, ideal for today’s resurgence in luxury interiors. It offers touch motion activation, smooth movement, and automatic limit setting capabilities with no wiring required. It supports Ripple Fold, Pinch Pleat, and Accordia styles and is easily programmed via the TaHoma pro app.

Advanced Digital Lighting Innovations at DMF

BOOTH C1320 At CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, DMF Lighting is highlighting two of its most advanced digital lighting innovations: Artafex PhaseX and Artafex Linear. Designed exclusively for the custom integration channel, these solutions deliver the performance, simplicity, and design flexibility modern projects demand.

Artafex PhaseX introduces fully tunable digital white lighting with 0.1 percent dimming over standard two-wire Romex-no special wiring or complex infrastructure required. Integrating seamlessly with DMF’s modular 2” and 4” Artafex downlights, PhaseX enables scalable,

per-fixture control and is natively compatible with Crestron Home. It’s digital lighting made practical, empowering integrators to bring circadian-friendly lighting to every room.

Making its CEDIA Expo/ CIX debut, Artafex Linear is a premium linear lighting solution built for fast installs and beautiful results. Featuring a minimalist 1/2-inch profile, high CRI, and dot-free output, it delivers warm dim or fixed CCT illumination using field-cuttable magnetic segments. A 48V constant current system supports long runs on standard wiring with unmatched consistency.

Skyworth Unveils

Canvas Art TV Line

BOOTH 1033 Skyworth is introducing the Canvas Elite Art TV line, featuring what the company is touting as the world’s largest Art TV at an impressive 100 inches. The Canvas Elite series, available in both 100-inch and 86-inch models combines cutting-edge QD-Mini LED technology with over 1,000 local dimming zones, 144Hz refresh rates, and 2,000-nit brightness for exceptional picture quality in both entertainment and art display modes.

The standout feature of the Canvas Elite line is Skyworth’s proprietary OmniView Matte Screen technology—a three-layer screen innovation that delivers OLED-level performance from Mini LED displays. This advanced screen technology features a Low Reflect Layer that produces deeper blacks and superior contrast ratios, a Gold Grade Anti-Glare Layer that eliminates reflections for perfect viewing in any lighting condition, and a Super True Wide Layer that maintains vibrant, accurate colors across a near 180-degree viewing experience, eliminating color distortion from every angle.

Skyworth is also expanding its original Canvas Art TV line with a new 75-inch model, complementing the existing 55-inch and 65-inch options.

Skyworth’s Canvas Elite 100-inch Art TV

Somfy’s Sonesse 30 PoE motor

DMF Lighting’s Artafex Phase X

Bold Sound. Slim Profile. Unmatched Performance.

Meet Razor by Coastal Source® — the ultra-thin, high-performance outdoor soundbar and on-wall speaker system. Engineered to deliver immersive, high-fidelity sound with less than 4” of depth, Razor seamlessly blends into architectural environments while standing up to the harshest elements. Whether wall-mounted, under-eave, or integrated into outdoor structures, Razor brings exceptional audio to every design.

Experience it live at CEDIA 2025 — and be among the first to demo our full portfolio of outdoor audio and lighting solutions, including all-new product releases debuting at the show.

Speaker displayed above: RZ220 3-Way Razor

Available through authorized dealers and contractors. CoastalSource.com/Razor | 800.719.1996

MyTVArt Offers Motorized TV Covers

BOOTH 946 Bring art and elegance into your home with MyTVArt, the perfect blend of traditional design and innovation. These motorized TV covers transform any flat screen TV into a stunning work of art, adding warmth and style to your space. At the touch of a button, your artwork glides smoothly up or down to reveal or hide your television. The AutoScroller feature allows you to use your existing TV remote or smart home automation system to control the art canvas, with no additional remote needed. Simply turn your TV on or off, and the art responds automatically. For added flexibility and control, a dedicated remote is also included with each product.

MyTVArt offers three custom options to fit your space and style: standalone motorized covers for TVs on stands or swivel mounts; handcrafted wood and deluxe frame upgrades; and builtin solutions for custom wall units.

Designed to integrate beautifully with most TVs, MyTVArt offers custom frames, curated artwork, and true lifestyle enhancement for modern living rooms, bedrooms, or entertainment spaces.

AVPro Global Acquires RTI

BOOTH 1501 AVPro Global Holdings LLC, parent company of AVPro Edge, AudioControl Pro, Bullet Train, ThenAudio, and Murideo, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI), a recognized leader in intelligent home and business control and automation solutions. RTI’s portfolio includes remote controls, automation apps, processors, touch panels, keypads, and AV signal routing solutions.

By uniting AVPro’s expertise in audio and video signal connectivity with RTI’s renowned remote control and automation solutions, the company aims to drive accelerated innovation and deliver a seamless experience for end users. RTI’s engineering expertise will accelerate AVPro’s development of system drivers to integrate its AVPro Edge and AudioControl products with a broad array of third-party automation platforms and brands. In turn, AVPro’s rapid product development and robust manufacturing resources will enable RTI to deliver more impactful products with greater speed and competitive pricing.

“Combining AVPro’s robust product development and manufacturing capabilities with RTI’s advanced control technologies and engineering expertise positions us to accelerate innovation and expand our offerings for our residential and commercial integration partners,” said AVPro Founder/CEO Jeff Murray. “We look forward to welcoming the talented RTI team to the AVPro family and working together to set new standards for connected experiences.”

“Joining AVPro Global represents an exciting opportunity to amplify RTI’s impact in the control and automation market,” said RTI CEO Joe Roberts. “AVPro’s manufacturing scale and development resources will accelerate our product roadmap while ensuring the innovation and quality that RTI customers expect.”

Following its successful integration of AudioControl in 2023, AVPro plans to incorporate RTI’s respected legacy and strong product lines, including RTI and Pro Control branded solutions, into its broader portfolio. This move will expand AVPro’s market presence and deliver enhanced value to residential and commercial integration professionals.

Sony Issues New Flagship QD-OLED BRAVIA Model

BOOTH 2502 Sony Electronics is introducing its new 2025 BRAVIA TVs, bringing even more options to enjoy cinema at home and experience it the way filmmakers intended.

Now available, the BRAVIA 8 II is Sony’s new flagship QDOLED using Sony’s proprietary XR Processor and the latest generation QD-OLED panel to deliver the creator’s vision with unparalleled fidelity. XR Triluminos Max enhances the display of more natural colors while preserving vivid brilliance, ensuring that each color appears just right and optimizing the high color purity and wide color gamut of the QD-OLED panel. The XR Processor features an AI scene-recognition system that detects and analyzes the picture to portray the most realistic display.

Acoustic Surface Audio + turns every part of the screen into a powerful speaker emitting sound from the right place in the scene to create a cinema-like experience.

Sony’s BRAVIA 8 II

TV

SR7 Demo Takes Home Cinema Higher

SR7 A 14.18.10 system valued at over $1 Million, the SR7 demo, located on the show floor in Sound Room #7, lives up to its tagline: “Immersion Without Limitations: Let Your Imagination Go Wild with What a Home Cinema Experience Can Be.”

Christie’s new Eclipse G3 6DLP projector is paired with Seymour-Screen Excellence’s multi-format retractable film screen system with integrated Enlightor-NEO A.T. screen surface at 15 feet (diagonal) in 2.40 with retractable masking. The projector and film screen are complemented by madVR’s Envy Extreme 8 video processor and Panamorph’s new flagship Alpha Pro anamorphic lens.

StormAudio’s Elite 32 Digital AoIP processor manages processing and calibration (which is done using a combination of manual tools and Dirac Live’s exclusive Active Room Treatment technology). Ascendo debuts radically new loudspeaker designs (HALO) for screen channels as well as 64-inch infrasonic subwoofers. Simplified Acoustics taps its new Binary Amplitude Diffusion acoustic panels.

From German seating manufacturer Moovia are three rows of luxury MARBELLA sofa model in Italian wool with Walnut trim.

A private media-only press event is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 5 (Day 2), 8 a.m., at SR7.

Theory Features New PLC Series

Loudspeaker

Controllers

BOOTH 2933 Premium audio brand Theory Audio

Design is launching a new line of amplified loudspeaker controllers at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025. The PLC series, comprised of two 8-channel and two 4-channel models, leverages Powersoft’s patented Class-D amplification topologies, SmartRail energymanagement power supplies, Power Factor Correction, and advanced DSP architecture to bring Theory’s premium sound into complex systems, large venues, and live sound applications. Powersoft’s technology is widely recognized for its outstanding reliability, energy efficiency and pristine sonic transparency achieved through ultra-low noise converters, linear phase FIR filters, and Active

Damping Control.

PLC 4 and 8 channel loudspeaker controllers are compact (only 1RU) but extremely power dense. They are reliable, scalable, provide exceptional sound reproduction and offer advanced DSP capabilities. Add in Theory’s proprietary loudspeaker presets and you get big, clean, high-fidelity, sound for large-venue and portable applications.

The four new Theory PLC loudspeaker controller models include: PLC-4K8 (eight channels x 500W per channel); PLC-8K8 (eight channels x 1,000W per channel); PLC-9K4 (four channels x 2,250W per channel); PLC-16K4 (four channels x 4,000W per channel).

DA-LITE, BOOTH 3707 Da-Lite’s Myriad Electric Screen System offers premium versatility for projection applications. Available in sizes up to 16 feet wide and supporting both 16:9 and 16:10 formats, Myriad Reveal screens, featured at the show, are wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted, and Myriad Conceal are ceiling recessed screens. Both are available with the 16-foot SightLine cable drop feature for a dramatic, floating screen effect. Its tensioned options include HD Progressive 16K and Parallax ALR surfaces and models for tailored installation needs.

PROLUXE LIGHTING, BOOTH 3338 Proluxe

Lighting’s ChromaDMX is the latest advancement in DMX-controllable downlighting. The fourinch small aperture and low-profile housing ensures the downlight can be used throughout any project. Completely field-modifiable, the ChromaDMX can be installed as a static downlight or a hot-aiming downlight with optical lens accessories. The ChromaDMX can produce over 1-trillion color combinations with its stateof-the-art RGB+TW, COB LED technology.

ANY AUDIOOVER-IP

HEAR ANY AUDIO SOURCE ANYWHERE IN THE HOME WITH DM NAX ® AUDIO EDGE DEVICES

DJ-over-IP. Vinyl-over-IP. Laptop-over-IP. And more. This quartet of high-quality audio-over-IP solutions fit any need. Supreme sound. Limitless personalization. Seamless integration with DM NAX streaming amplifiers, speakers, and native Crestron Home® OS control. It’s done with DM NVX

Content. Collaboration. Control.

See it at Booth 1901

WiCT Honors 2025 Legacy Awards Recipients at CEDIA Expo/CIX

Women in Consumer Technology (WiCT) will be announcing recipients of its 2025 Legacy Awards, celebrating seven exceptional women whose leadership and accomplishments are shaping the future of the consumer technology (CT) industry, at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 during the WiCT annual luncheon on Friday, September 5. These honorees represent integration firms, manufacturers, and trade associations. WiCT is introducing a new award category: the Technical Excellence Honoree, which recognizes a woman who has demonstrated exceptional skill, leadership, and innovation in the technical side of the industry.

“This year’s honorees exemplify the outstanding contributions that women are making in the consumer technology space,” said WiCT Founder Carol Campbell. “We are thrilled to bring this celebration to CEDIA Expo/CIX this year, where we can highlight their achievements in front of the industry’s top professionals and thought leaders.”

THE 2025 CLASS OF LEGACY AWARD HONOREES

MICHELLE LUECK

VICE PRESIDENT CLIENT SERVICES, CENTRICITY FOUNDER & PRESIDENT, GRITWORKS

advance their careers. Her leadership has inspired countless professionals to embrace their potential and navigate the challenges of the technology industry with confidence.

SHARI SALLY

VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION (CTA)

CE Tech, Most Influential Buyer, and a recipient of the Carol Campbell Inspirational Award. She is also proud of her contributions to organizations such as Women in Consumer Technology, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Working Wardrobe. Michelle’s passion for business, people, and technology combined with her enthusiasm for audio and video products, has been central to her continued success. Her dynamic career bridges both industries, creating a unique niche. Whether managing suppliers for Aerospace programs or enhancing customer experiences in the Consumer Technology industry, Michelle remains steadfast in her commitment to excellence, creativity, and raising industry standards.

AMANDA WILDMAN OWNER, TRUMEDIA

Michelle Lueck is the Founder & President of Gritworks Consulting, where she partners with organizations to elevate their partnership strategies and accelerate revenue through practical, outcome-driven solutions. With a career spanning over two decades, Michelle is recognized for her expertise in developing sales strategies, implementing impactful training initiatives, and achieving operational excellence, all while fostering mentorship to support her team’s professional growth. Her ability to cultivate enduring partnerships with top-tier clients such as Walmart, Apple, Samsung, Verizon, and Best Buy underscores her commitment to delivering client and customer satisfaction. As a passionate advocate for women, Michelle has served on the Women in Consumer Technology Advisory Board since 2015, actively leads Women’s Connect Circles, and founded SheRoc, an advocacy group focused on supporting women in retail field sales roles. Through these initiatives, she creates meaningful mentorship opportunities, fosters safe spaces for vulnerability and growth, and empowers women to expand their networks and

Shari Sally is the Vice President of Sales and Business Development for the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), producers of CES, the world’s most powerful tech event. She is responsible for exhibit and sponsorship sales for CES representing 4,300+ exhibitors in over 2.5 million net square feet of exhibit space. With over 15 years of experience in the tradeshow industry, Shari started her career at CTA holding various positions within the sales department. Rising through the ranks, she is known for her relationship building and strategic selling having worked with various Fortune 500 companies on creating valuable experiences at the annual CES. During her tenure, CES has grown its footprint by 45 percent. Shari is credited for building the vehicle tech category at CES, catapulting CES to be recognized as one of the most influential auto events of the year. In 2018, she was named one of the inaugural “Women to Watch” by Trade Show Executive magazine.

MICHELLE TROUPE

SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS PA AND SUPPLIER MANAGER, BOEING

Michelle Troupe is a Supplier Integration Leader at Boeing, where she manages suppliers and oversees complex aerospace projects, specializing in audio and video technology integration. Her career began at Definitive, where she spent over 25 years building expertise in vendor management, procurement, accounting, and marketing while delivering exceptional customer experiences in the Consumer Technology industry. Throughout her career, she has been recognized and awarded Powerful Woman in

Amanda Wildman is a passionate innovator and co-owner of TruMedia, a family-owned business delivering advanced home automation, electrical and entertainment solutions across Michigan for over 20 years. With a reputation for excellence, TruMedia specializes in creating customized smart home systems, electrical services and seamless technology integrations tailored to enhance families’ lifestyles. Amanda’s core philosophy centers on designing intuitive and userfriendly smart home experiences. She ensures TruMedia’s solutions blend seamlessly with the heart of every home, offering convenience and sophistication that can be enjoyed by all members of the household. Beyond her entrepreneurial endeavors, Amanda is a driving force in the smart home technology industry. Her impressive volunteer roles with CEDIA (the global association for smart home professionals) include Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, Chair of the Governance Committee, Chair of the Professional Development Advisory Council, and member of the Certification Commission.

WOMAN TO WATCH ELLIE DOHERTY

WESTERN REGIONAL SALES MANAGER, DMF LIGHTING

Passionate about lighting design, lighting fixtures, and lighting control engineering, Ellie utilizes her expertise in intelligent lighting to make

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Performance In-Wall Subwoofer & Backbox

Performance In-Wall Subwoofer & Backbox

The Bass You Crave. The Integration You Demand.

In the pursuit of immersive audio and modern design harmony, today’s listeners expect more than just sound—they expect a truly captivating experience. They want thunderous bass that elevates music, movies, and games without compromising the clean lines of contemporary living. Architectural audio has come a long way, offering discreet, innovative solutions that blend effortlessly into the home. But when it comes to bass—the emotional core of every soundtrack—compromise has long been the standard. Conventional inwall subwoofers often fall short, delivering inconsistent, unpredictable results and underwhelming performance. The walls meant to hide them often limit their potential.

Until now. The Paradigm SFC12-SYS redefines what’s possible, fusing uncompromising lowfrequency performance with elegant, discrete integration. It’s not just about saving space— it’s about elevating sound. No trade-offs. No guesswork. Just the bass you’ve always wanted, precisely engineered and perfectly tuned for the spaces you live in.

Luxury Audio: Five Trends Reshaping the High-End Market

By Guy Hammett, Head of Home Audio, Futuresource Consulting

As the luxury audio market navigates a landscape of economic uncertainty, shifting consumer expectations, and technological innovation, new trends are emerging that redefine what premium sound means in 2025 and beyond. Futuresource Consulting’s latest report reveals how brands are adapting to a more diverse, design-conscious, and digitally connected audience. Here are five key developments that are shaping the future of luxury audio.

ACTIVE LOUDSPEAKERS GO HIGH-END

This trend is not just about convenience-it’s about redefining the listening experience. With builtin amplification and DSP, active loudspeakers offer precision tuning and room adaptation, making them ideal for modern living spaces. Integrators are finding success with these systems in high-end apartments and media rooms, where space is at a premium but expectations for sound quality remain high. Once considered the domain of lifestyle buyers, active loudspeakers are now making serious inroads into the audiophile space. Brands like Focal and Dynaudio are launching ultra-premium models-such as the $70k Diva Mezza Utopia-that combine highperformance audio with sleek, integrated design. This shift reflects a broader trend: consumers want uncompromised sound without the complexity of separates. For luxury buyers, convenience and performance are no longer mutually exclusive.

TARIFFS RESHAPE GLOBAL STRATEGY

Integrators and dealers should be aware of shifting availability and pricing. Brands are exploring alternative sourcing strategies, including domestic chip production and partnerships with non-tariffed regions. This could lead to product delays or spec changes, making communication with clients more critical than ever.

The introduction of new U.S. import tariffs is sending shockwaves through the luxury audio supply chain. While many brands manufacture locally in Europe or the U.S., rising component costsespecially for chips sourced from China-are forcing companies to rethink pricing, sourcing, and market focus. Reciprocal tariffs are also impacting overseas sales. The result: a

more fragmented global market and a renewed emphasis on supply chain resilience.

SOUNDBARS BECOME LUXURY SYSTEMS

These soundbars are increasingly being specified in luxury hospitality projects and high-end multidwelling units. With Dolby Atmos support and seamless integration into smart home ecosystems, they offer a compelling alternative to traditional setups. Designers appreciate their minimal footprint and aesthetic flexibility, while clients enjoy immersive sound without clutter.

Soundbars are no longer just TV accessories. In 2025, luxury soundbars are being positioned as fullyfledged audio systems. With spatial audio, custom finishes, and seamless integration into media rooms, these products are appealing to design-conscious consumers who want high-end sound without the footprint of traditional stereo setups. This evolution is opening new doors for brands in the custom install and interior design channels.

DESIGN AND PERSONALIZATION DRIVE DESIRE

This shift toward design-led audio is creating new collaboration opportunities between integrators and interior designers. Products like B&O’s Beosound A5, available in oak and aluminum finishes, are being selected as much for their visual impact as their sonic performance. Expect more crossover with fashion and furniture brands as audio becomes a central part of lifestyle expression.

Luxury audio is becoming as much about aesthetics as acoustics. Brands like Bang & Olufsen and Devialet are turning speakers and headphones

into collectible design objects, offering limited editions, seasonal colours, and fashion collaborations. This strategy taps into emotional value and lifestyle appeal, helping brands differentiate in a crowded market. Personalization platforms like B&O’s Atelier are also enabling consumers to tailor products to their tastes, an increasingly important factor for high-net-worth individuals.

NEW BUYER SEGMENTS TAKE THE LEAD

The luxury audio market is undergoing a transformation, driven by changing consumer preferences and a broader, more diverse audience. Futuresource’s latest segmentation identifies three distinct buyer personas: Audiophiles, Lifestyle Customers, and Newcomers. Each group engages with the category in its own way. Audiophiles remain loyal to stereo separates and wired headphones, valuing precision and fidelity above all else. Lifestyle Customers prioritize design, ease of use, and seamless integration into their living spaces. Meanwhile, Newcomers, often younger and more digitally native, are driving growth in wireless speakers and vinyl, drawn by the tactile and nostalgic appeal of physical media.

One of the most significant shifts is the rise of female buyers, who now account for 43 percent of vinyl purchasers. This growing influence is encouraging brands to reconsider everything from product design and marketing language to retail environments. As the audience for luxury audio becomes more diverse, integrators and manufacturers who understand these evolving personas and tailor their messaging and solutions accordingly will be best placed to capture future growth.

As the luxury audio market continues to evolve, these five trends highlight the importance of agility, design thinking, and consumer insight. From active loudspeakers to genderinclusive marketing, the future of high-end sound is being shaped by a new generation of buyers and a redefinition of what luxury means in the audio space.

For more information on the Futuresource Home Audio Market report please visit here. Futuresource Consulting’s is also discussing all things audio at its premier audio event Audio Collaborative on Wednesday 12 November. Join us for an insightful day of datarich panels and presentations, plus invaluable networking opportunities. Learn more here.

AMAZING AV EXPERIENCES

FOR THE SPACES WHERE YOU LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY

With solutions for residential and light commercial applications, it’s no wonder Legrand | AV brands remain industry leaders across the globe. We provide dependable infrastructure mounting, storage, networking, video, and power solutions for the spaces where you live, work and play.

Visit us in booth #3707 to explore our products and solutions!

Epson Addresses Immersive Home Entertainment Demands

BOOTH 3009 Demand for big-screen immersive entertainment is rising, and home entertainment is evolving to meet ever-expanding viewing and integration needs.

From its premium Q-Series to the new Pro Cinema LS9000, at CEDIA Expo/CIX, Epson is showcasing a full suite of innovative projection experiences designed to engage and meet the growing needs of customers, integrators and design professionals.

Show attendees will:

 Experience a high-performance, high-value home theater room powered by the Pro Cinema LS9000 and equipped with a budget-matched screen, premium speakers, high-performance AV receiver, and smart home automation and control system components for those seeking affordable luxury.

 Be immersed in bright, highdetailed, 4K HDR content with Epson’s Q-Series. Visitors can expect an in-depth showcase, underscoring key differentiators from other high-end solutions on the market.

 Tour ultra short-throw projection applications, underscoring the power and flexibility of stealth projection, featuring Epson’s QL3000 highlumen projector with the ELPL-X02S short throw lens and the QS100 UST projector paired with a ELPM-B75 wall mount.

Epson also is participating in a panel discussion at the 8K Association booth (4501), underscoring a collective commitment to the future of 8K as the viewing ecosystem evolves.

New Mini OTDR Tester at Platinum Tools

BOOTH C1012 Platinum Tools is featuring its new PTOTDR-100 mini OTDR tester during CEDIA Expo/ CIX 2025, The PT-OTDR-100 is now shipping.

“The Platinum Tools PT-OTDR-100 mini OTDR tester provides a simple to set up and easy-to-use solution for OTDR testing,” says Charles Hoskins, VP of Product Development. “The PT-OTDR-100 includes a 5.5-inch OLED touch screen for easy viewing of cable tests and can save and export your OTDR tests. This unit will perform OTDR tests,

OPM, VFL, and laser source functionality for fiber optic cable, and will also perform continuity testing and TDR for Category cable.”

Additional specifications include:

 Auto Testing with Event Map

 OTDR test range 3m-105km

 Laser Source, OPM and VFL functionality

 OTDR tests exportable as SOR or PDF files

 Includes RJ45 remote for copper cable testing

 Multiple adapters for fiber optic cables included

Bond Brings Smart Control to Infratech Heating Systems

BOOTHS C1120, 723 Bond (Booth C1120) and Infratech (Booth 723) are releasing the Infratech Smart Wall Switch and Smart Wall Dimmer Switch. Featuring Smart by Bond with built-in Wi-Fi technology, these bring smart control to Infratech outdoor heating systems.

From the Bond App or the physical wall switches, users can turn the heaters on-andoff and adjust heat level. Incorporated is an automatic timer for energy savings and safety. Chowmain Software’s updated Control4 Bond driver enables the bi-directional control and feedback. The switches also integrate with virtual assistant applications.

This native integration with Infratech adds heaters to the Bond platform’s growing list of controllable outdoor devices like motorized pergolas, awnings, ceiling fans, shades, and more.

Infratech is demonstrating the Smart by Bond Switches at its booth (C723).

Epson’s Pro Cinema LS9000 projector

Here’s where you go at CEDIA Expo to See

the Bigger Picture

Visit booth #4501 and learn all about the 8K Experience

Thursday Sept. 4

11am Session

Leading Edge 8K Hardware from top executives at Epson, JVC, Kaleidescape, and Samsung

2pm Session

Scanned, transferred and native 8K content from experts at IMAX, Savage Studios, and Warner Bros. Discovery

Friday Sept. 5

11am Session

The latest gaming, documentary and upscaled 8K content from AMD, The Explorers and 4by4

2pm Session

Current and future 8K cable and device integration from Astro, AudioQuest, AVPro, BZBGEAR and Panasonic

Presented by the

Cleerline Unveils Online Patch Cables Configurator

BOOTH 2821 The Cleerline Technology Group is introducing a web-based B to B configuration tool to streamline the ordering process for prefabricated fiber patch cables of any length or quantity. Integrators simply select the desired fiber optic cable, connector style, cable length, and any available options from easy drop-down menus to obtain a quote and complete their order. All cables are tested to exceed industry standards prior to shipping.

Cleerline offers prefabricated patch cables in any length, constructed using their SSF or their BendSafe fibers to significantly improve efficiency on the jobsite. Integrators can choose from multimode or single-mode fiber, add options such as staggered connectors and pull-eyes, making it easier to pull the cables through conduit. Every cable is expertly assembled, polished, and tested to exceed industry standards. Singleended termination is also available, allowing technicians to snake the unterminated end through constricted spaces, with only one end to terminate on the jobsite.

ADI | Snap One Spotlight: Tools, Tech, Support

BOOTH 1512 ADI | Snap One is showcasing its full lineup of manufactured and distributed products at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 to reinforce how the combined business is Even Better Together.

Attendees can explore new and upgraded solutions from brands like Triad, Episode, SunBrite, and Luma, along with live demos from Control4, WattBox, OvrC, and Access Networks. The booth also features third-party innovations from leading brands including Sony, Sonos, Klipsch, Kwikset, Ubiquiti, FX Luminaire, and more.

This year’s focus is on seamless integration where hardware, software, and services unite to create scalable, smarter experiences across entertainment, security, networking, outdoor, and power categories.

ADI | Snap One is highlighting the strength of its connected ecosystem, which now includes more than 20,000 products, thanks to the launch of 500+ new SKUs and the expansion of exclusive brands like Control4 X4 and Lux Lighting.

The company also is spotlighting its continued investment in customers, showcasing tools, support, and innovations that help integrators grow faster, simplify operations, and elevate the end-user experience.

Future Automation Spotlights UCH System

BOOTH C1301 The UniChannel (UCH) sys tem combines a wooden carcass with extruded aluminum side trim profile instead of the traditional all-aluminum construction to create a more flex ible, installation friendly and costeffective pocket shading system.

Unichannel is available in three sizes for single, dualstacked, or dual side-by-side shade installation. This gives you the option to combine multiple shade fabrics (such as sheer and dimout) inside a single pocket. All models feature plaster-over flanges to make it simple to create a neat pocket that blends seam lessly into your ceiling.

The innovative internal aluminum shade mount enables toolless positioning of roller shades, using their “Twist-in” bracket mounting system, with universal compatibility with shades from all the main manufacturers,

Trinnov Sets High Performance Audio Training at CEDIA Expo/CIX

MR208 Trinnov Audio is hosting a full day of highperformance audio training at CEDIA Expo/CIX on Wednesday, September 3. Sessions will be led by Trinnov’s top experts, including CEO and cofounder Arnaud Laborie.

Topics will include WaveForming and bass management, AoIP for immersive applications, and sales strategies for high performance audio. All ses-

sions will take place in Trinnov’s High Performance Audio room 208—the only destination at CEDIA Expo/CIX for hands-on training with active acoustics leaders.

The Trinnov Audio high-performance audio training program is free and open to all CEDIA Expo/CIX attendees. Seating is limited and available on a first-come first served basis. Visit www.

hub.trinnov.com/cedia2025 to view the schedule and add Trinnov training to your calendar.

Once the show floor opens, room 208 will transition from training to product demonstrations; walkthroughs of the all-new streamlined Trinnov UI; and one-one consultations with Trinnov experts. Come to room 208 to discover what’s next from Trinnov, including exclusive product news.

Cleerline’s prefabricated patch cables

ILLUMINATED SHADES

THE FUTURE OF SMART SHADE DESIGN

A first-of-its-kind, three-in-one shade for the ultimate in light control. Lower the textured front shade to enjoy gorgeous, filtered daylight. Lower the room-darkening liner behind the front shade to enhance privacy. Or create a relaxing evening ambiance with the built-in lighting, which illuminates the shade, filling the room with a beautiful glow.

HUNTER DOUGLAS. SHADES LIKE NO OTHER.™

Blackwire Designs Launches VideoWall Pro App for Control4

BOOTH 4108 Blackwire Designs is launching the VideoWall Pro app, a first-ofits-kind application that transforms video wall management within Control4 systems. VideoWall Pro provides an intuitive, single-screen interface for comprehensive control and is compatible with Control4 T4 touch screens, Apple iPhones and iPads, and Android phones and tablets. The innovative app eliminates the need to navigate between rooms, allowing users to manage all aspects of their video wall effortlessly from one central hub.

VideoWall Pro offers features like streamlined control, simplified installation, and versatile layouts. Users can manage audio sources, room volume, and mute controls from a single interface. The app’s broad compatibility enables it to work with many leading video distribution systems, including AVPro MXNet and Just Add Power. Its efficient installation process utilizes standard Control4 bindings, eliminating the need for complex

custom programming and supporting diverse video wall configurations, such as 2 x 2, 2 x 3, and 3 x 3.

The app’s versatility makes it ideal for a variety of applications, including video conferencing, presentations, and digital signage management, with centralized, intuitive control in corporate and meeting rooms.

DarkStar Max 2 USF-FR Projector Screen Leads EPV Showcase

BOOTH 2928 EPV Screens is exhibiting its latest innovation in projector screen technology at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025. Making a bold statement in immersive home entertainment, EPV Screens is set to debut the DarkStar Max 2 UST-FR, a motorized, floor-rising projector screen featuring ceiling light rejecting (CLR) technology, now available in an impressive 150-inch diagonal size.

The DarkStar Max 2 floor-rising screen is equipped with an ambient ceiling light rejecting material that absorbs up to 85 percent of overhead light, delivering superior image brightness and contrast even in brightly lit environments. The CLR material is configured in a tab-tensioned design to ensure a flat and ripple-free projection surface suitable specifically for ultra short-throw (UST) projectors. The screen rises and retracts smoothly with the touch of a button and requires no wall or ceiling installation,

making it a versatile, semi-portable solution ideal for multipurpose indoor spaces. Now available in larger sizes up to 150 inches, this next-generation projection screen brings the “Big Screen” experience into home theaters and large residential spaces.

ProjX360: Built for AV Integration Companies

BOOTH C1360

ProjX360 is a cloud-based, endto-end project management software platform built specifically for the custom AV integration industry. Designed by integrators for integrators, ProjX360 streamlines every phase of your business, from the first client interaction to final project completion and beyond.

Unlike generic software solutions, ProjX360 understands the unique workflows and challenges of integration firms—because it was created by someone who lives them every day. Founder and CEO Doug Greenwald has been in the custom integration industry for over 30 years and still owns and operates his integration company, Creative Sound & Integration, which he started in 2001. His real-world experience drives the platform’s design and ongoing innovation.

ProjX360 starts with powerful proposal and design tools that enable your sales team to create accurate, professional proposals quickly. Once the job is sold, it seamlessly transitions into project management, giving operations full control over scheduling, labor tracking, and team communication.

It also features robust inventory management, detailed invoicing tools (now supporting multiple invoice types and QuickBooks integration), and full visibility across departments.

Doug Greenwald, ProjX360 Founder/CEO

UA SERIES AMPLIFIERS

The UA 2-125 ARC packs 125WPC, eARC, and app-based DSP into a compact, flexible solution for local zone amplification. Experience at CEDIA. Booth #3501

EXHIBITOR LISTINGS

Exhibiting As Booth Number

1Home 733

2N, An Axis company 4133

8K Association 4501

Access Networks 1512

Acoustic Innovations 3416

AcousticSmart, Inc. 3939

Adako C614

ADI Global Distribution 1512

ADI Global Distribution MR 607

Advatek Lighting

�2147

Airzone C716

AiSPIRE/WAC 3343

Alcons Audio SR10

Alfred International Inc 1435

Schlage Lock Company LLC 4036

Allorado 733

Proluxe by American Lighting 3338

Amina Technologies Ltd C701

Amplifier Technologies Inc. C1101

Analog Devices C512

Apex Technologies 4316

Aqara 729

AquaMaster Fountain 440

ARCH PROJETOS, INSTALACOES E COMERCIO DE

EQUIPAMENTOS LTDA 537

Ascendo 4312

ASHB 428

Atios AG C618

Audio Heart Co., Ltd. 1647

AudioQuest 3733

Autonomic Controls Inc. 3933

AVA, Inc. 3729

AVgator Inc 4037

AVPro 1501

AWALL 1733

Azione Unlimited C509

Bad Dog Tools 3030

Barco Residential 3725

Benner-Nawman, Inc. 1147

Bennic and Company C304

DoorBird 1329

Bitel Co., Ltd. 1644

Black Nova Italia Srl 4301

Blackwire Designs 4108

BleedIO C818

BLINDSPACE C312

Bluesound 3425

Bond Home 1120

Brace C412

Bradley Collection, The C410

Brane Audio SR1

BrightVault 2138

Brilliance LED 3848

Brilliant NextGen 3047

BTX Window Automation, Inc. 4404

Burgeree New Tech Jiangsu Co. , Ltd. 2247

BZBGEAR C301

C SEED The Unfolding TV C1105

Cableorganizer.com C710

CAT - California Audio Technology C1101

CEDIA 2536

CEPro / Commercial Integrator / SSI C516

AV-iQ CEPro-iQ Total Tech Summit C316

Chowmainsoft 3547

Clara Shades C1316

Cleanlife 4347

Cleerline Technology 2821

Coastal Source 1918

SmartShowroom360 1637

Comcast 4104

CoolAutomation C913

Core Lighting Group C617

Cornered Audio 4427

Creatrol Intelligence 733

Crestron Electronics, Inc. 1901

Crimson AV C1112

Cutco Gifting 2424

D&H Distributing Company 1723

Daisy 1738

DALI Speakers 3425

Dayton Audio 1433

Deako 4144

Deca-Switchlab dba DSI North America 1137

Deep Sentinel 2819

Dejero C1014

Digital Projection 2509

Displace

Displine GmbH C821

D-Tools, Inc. 3133

Dylan Innovations 1333 Dynamat Inc. 1335 Earthquake Sound Corporation 1926 EDGE Sound Research

STREET LEVEL

Just Video Walls 2143

JVCKenwood USA Corporation 3519

Kaleidescape, Inc. 3107

Kanto Mounts C909

K-array SR9

K-array SR8

K-array 4310

Monitor Audio 3333

Kii Audio C719

Kinetics Noise Control 1626

Kingbee Vans C706

Klus 3936

KNX Association 733

Kordz International 2838

L-Acoustics 4025

Laundry Jet C914

LBI Boyd Acoustical Products 1946

LECEDE 633

Legrand AV 3707

Leon Speakers 1923

Level Home 1639

LG Electronics USA, Inc. MR210 HPA

LiftMaster

�837

Light and Shade Solutions 3746

Light Can Help You 4047

Lighthouse Design Studio 4143

Lighting BOSS 4343

Liteline Corporation 4334

Lithe Audio 1347

Loewe 833

Ltech 1539

Lumagen, Inc. SR11

Luminii 3943

Lutron Electronics Co Inc. 1912

Lutron Electronics Meeting Space C212

madVR Labs SR6

MAG Theatron 4238

Magna Audio 538

Magnetar Audio LLC. 4137

Masimo Consumer 3509

MDT TECHNOLOGIES GmbH 733

Meljac C620

Modern Atomics C1120

Montavue C808

mui Lab, Inc. C414

MyTVArt

�946

NAD Electronics of America 3425

Nationwide Marketing Group C509

NETGEAR 3143

Network Thermostat C809 Nice 3001

NIGHTSCAPING LLC 1048

Ningbo Haishu Huada Sound Equipment Factory 1447

Ningbo Tonwel Audio Equipments Co., LTD 1343

RAM Mounts C518

NTC Tech C404

Oasys C509

ODBMed 1538

Oelo Lighting Solutions LLC 3846

One Firefly LLC 1326

OneVision Resources 3128

OnFILTER 1548

Origin Acoustics 2525

OSD Audio/OSD Black 1543

Overture IAQ 926

Panamorph 4409

Technics MR212 HPA

Paradigm Electronics Inc. 2133

Paul Heath Distributors 948

Neptune TV 3137

Island Router by PerfTech C1202

NEX Media Wall 3147

Platinum Tools C1012

Krix SR12

Playback Distribution 4425

Portal.io C1109

Powerhouse Alliance 1507

PowerShades 1943

Prado America 4309

Pro Audio Technology / Theory Audio Design 2933

Pro Audio Technology / Theory Audio Design MR 202 HPA

Procella Audio

� �4320

PROJETELAS IND E COM LTDA 639

ProjX360 C1306

PSB Speakers of America 3425

Pulse-Eight 4325

PureEdge Lighting 4147

Quantum Media Systems 3107

Quantum Media Systems

Rack-A-Tiers Manufacturing 1443

Ram Commercial 2547

Blustream 2920

Residential Tech Today 435

Rev.io 1747

Ring + eero 3712

Rite-Tech Industrial Co., Ltd. C805

Audioflow | Rithum C1019

Rize Marketing Company 4039

Robbox Robotic Tools 1547

Rodman Drill 4240

Techology/RouterBox 3247

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 2512

Satco Products Inc 1444

Savant

Simpro

Siterwell Electronics Co.’ Limited C916

Bond Advances Home Control on Multiple Fronts

BOOTH C1120 Bond’s new Mate Pro is a universal, water-resistant, 15-channel hand-held remote that brings smart, individual, multi-group, and scheduled control to motorized pergolas, awnings, shutters, and screens without requiring the use of a bridge.

Bond has collaborated with outdoor heating brand Infratech (Booth 723) to integrate Smart by Bond with built-in Wi-Fi into Infratech’s new Smart Wall Switch and Smart Wall Dimmer Switch. From these Bond Home App users can control the heaters.

Bond has natively integrated Smart by Bond RFcontrol technology into BTX Intelligent Fashion’s (Booth 4404) shade and drapery motors. This brings

Shade Innovations Unveils Motorized Window Coverings

BOOTH 2533 Shade Innovations (SI) is making a bold leap in the window coverings market with the launch of Nino 2, its all-new line of motorized window coverings, now powered entirely by proprietary SIdesigned motor and control technology.

The Nino 2 Shade Collection showcases a versatile range of styles—including Roller, Duo Roller, Roman, Cellular, Trapezoidal Cellular, Woven Woods, and Zebra Shades—all meticulously engineered for seamless integration, effortless installation, and fast delivery.

At the heart of Nino 2 lies SI’s Dual Protocol Motor Technology supporting RF, RF/Zigbee, and RF/PoE protocols. Power options include LV, PoE, and SI’s new 3-year lithium motor. SI’s new Zigbee and PE protocols integrate natively on C4. Available in five premium case colors: Clear Anodize, White, Warm White, Black, and Char Brown.

streamlined deployment, Over-the-Air updates, and reduced service calls. At the Modern Atomics exhibit (Booth C1120), Bond is controlling 485, PoE, Zigbee, Matter, and SubGHz motorized shade power distribution units. Bond’s ability to control these various motors through Modern Atomics represents even further progression of the Bond platform.

Bond will conduct Q&A sessions at Draper at Home, BTX, Sol-Lux, Modern Atomics, and Screen Innovations, discussing how to integrate the Bond RF-to-WiFi platform and its many solutions with shades and automation. Overall Bond has 19 partners across the CEDIA Expo/CIX show floor.

Draper at Home Upgrades the Outdoor Experience

BOOTH 3720 During CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, Draper At Home is introducing three new products to increase the performance and convenience of outdoor shades. Draper At Home is showcasing the new solutions as part of Destination Outdoors, located outside and across the street from the show’s main entrance.

The FlexShade ZIP 127 and ZIP XL with Solar Panel mean no digging or tearing up concrete to install outdoor shades, because there is no power

or wiring required. The solar panel maintains a continuous stream of power for the quiet, rechargeable battery-powered motors.

Battery motors are compatible with smart home systems via Bond Bridge Pro, and with the newly available Bond Weather Station, which will also be in action. The newly available Bond Weather Station monitors current weather conditions to make sure the shades are in the right place at the right time.

Bond’s Mate Pro remote

Sony Teases Game-Changing Next Generation Display Technology

Fresh off its BRAVIA 8 II (K65XR80M2) QD-OLED being crowned “King of TV” at this year’s Value Electronics’ TV Shootout — Sony’s seventh consecutive King of TV title — the company is already looking ahead to its next-generation flagship display.

This all-new display panel architecture will feature independent RGB LED backlighting, which isn’t just an evolution of Mini LED technology, but rather a fundamental shift in how TVs deliver light, color, and contrast.

According to Sony’s Technology Manager, JT Austin, the new RGB LED backlighting is the culmination of over two decades’ worth of work and research that began with the implementation of local dimming, dating back to the original Sony Qualia fullarray RGB LED backlit display released 20 years ago. Sony further evolved this technology by implementing its Backlight Master Drive technology in 2016; however, the resulting picture quality improvement from these new displays is so profound, Austin compared it to seeing 4K for the first time.

The new RGB LED backlighting further advances the backlighting control Sony introduced recently in its BRAVIA 9 series, allowing each RGB color to light independently, resulting in high color purity and images with a vibrant, wide color gamut.

While the BRAVIA 9 features 22-bit dimming, the new technology is equipped with Sony’s proprietary advanced backlight control technology, designed to maximize the panel’s advanced characteristics, with a total of 96 bits of processing dedicated to scene-adaptive control. This enables faithful reproduction of delicate hues and subtle gradations of light across every corner of the display, more accurately delivering the content creator’s intent. By individually controlling the brightness of the densely packed RGB LEDs, bright areas and specular highlights won’t be clipped, and will adjust the nuances in dark areas without crushing blacks.

Additionally, with a full array of RGB LEDs instead of the current white or blue LEDs with color filters, the display will deliver dramatic increases in color volume and brightness, covering over 99% of the DCI-P3 color space and approximately 90% of the BT.2020. Austin said this new tech delivers

unprecedented brightness and will be the brightest display Sony has ever released, with the ability to achieve peak brightness levels over 4000 nits, matching the performance of Sony’s BVM reference studio grading monitor. Further, it will be able to reproduce subtle color differences and accurate colors without color shifts.

The new displays will leverage all the advantages of Mini LED in terms of brightness, while also eliminating many of the challenges. Specifically, the new display will dramatically reduce visible blooming, increase contrast, produce better black levels, and greatly improve off-axis viewing. It will also unlock significantly larger screen sizes. Sony wasn’t specific on just how large, but, according to Austin, “It opens the opportunity to expand screen sizes beyond what’s possible with OLED.”

Speaking of OLED, this is not meant as an “OLED killer,” but rather a best-of-bothworlds technology that delivers superior black levels and blooming control than Mini-LED, along with higher brightness and color volume than OLED technology, allowing it to better fill installations where larger and brighter screen sizes are required, and when no-compromise performance is demanded in bright or open concept rooms. Further, its wider

viewing angles make it ideal for large spaces, while still producing reference-level color accuracy that matches the professional reference monitors used by Hollywood studios and colorists.

“The Custom Integration Channel is always at the forefront of performance and innovation,” said Kathleen Thomas, Sony’s Head of Custom Install Channel. “Their customers want the best, and what Sony brings to the table with our unique RGB implementation is a revolution in picture performance. This is the culmination of years of development and technological innovations.”

Driving this next-gen picture will be the latest iteration of Sony’s acclaimed XR processor, optimized for the new RGB LED panel and utilizing AI to cross-analyze hundreds of thousands of picture elements at once to optimize color, clarity, contrast, motion, focal point, and depth.

While the recent “King of TVs” win proves that Sony continues to lead in OLED performance today, the next era of large-screen, high-brightness, coloraccurate TVs is already on the horizon with Sony’s RGB backlight technology.

Unfortunately, you won’t be able to experience it on the CEDIA show floor this year. According to Thomas, “We look forward to 2026 being the year of RGB”, with a launch expected in Spring, so you’ll need to stay tuned. However, staff at Sony’s booth are aware of the new displays and are able to discuss them, so feel free to bring your questions as you look at this year’s top technologies!

Kathleen Thomas, Sony’s Head of Custom Install Channel

Immersive Demos Spotlight SoundTube Audio Solutions

BOOTH C501 At CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, SoundTube Entertainment is offering a hands-on look at some of the most versatile and installation-friendly audio solutions in the industry.

The SoundTube booth features immersive demos and real-world applications of its most in-demand loudspeakers, including architectural and outdoor systems, PoE-powered networked audio, and SolidDrive nearly invisible sound transducers. Integrators will get an up-close look at how SoundTube’s category-spanning lineup delivers performance, flexibility, and reliability for a wide range of installations, from luxury homes to retail, education, hospitality, and beyond.

This year’s booth features two side-by-side theater experiences that demonstrate how integrators can deliver cinematic sound at virtually any price

point. One setup features PhaseTech speakers—an affordable luxury solution that brings high-end performance to budget-conscious projects. The other showcases the precision and realism of dARTS The-

JBL Synthesis Features SMA Amps, SDP-80 Processor

BOOTH 2512 At CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, Harman Luxury Audio is spotlighting the JBL Synthesis SMA Series amplifiers and the new SDP-80 Surround Sound Processor as centerpieces of its exhibit at Booth 2512, showcasing the next evolution in high-performance audio.

Engineered for the demands of modern immersive audio systems, the new SMA-4750 and SMA-8300 amplifiers deliver powerful, efficient Class D performance in a 2RU chassis, with onboard DSP, DANTE/AES67 digital audio networking, and bridgeable channels for maximum flexibility. With up to 750W per channel (SMA-4750) and 300W across eight channels (SMA-8300), these amps are tailor-made for large-scale JBL Synthesis systems, offering precise control, quiet operation, and integration-ready design.

Complementing the amps is the release of the JBL Synthesis SDP-80, a 36-channel reference surround processor built for 8K video and next-gen formats including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, and Auro-3D. With HDMI 2.1 connectivity, room correction, and full system integration capabilities, the SDP-80 delivers the precision and flexibility expected from JBL Synthesis.

ater, a fully calibrated, digitally amplified system for premium home cinema environments. Together, they show what’s possible across the spectrum of home entertainment.

MYKA Mini Linear Lighting Joins Luminii Line

BOOTH 3943 Luminii is presenting MYKA Mini Linear LED Lighting at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 in the Lightening Pavilion, exhibit 3943.

MYKA [pronounced / mahy-kuh/] is Luminii’s high-performance mini linear range engineered for seamless AV integration. As Luminii’s smallest linear square form factor, MYKA features concealed mounting and measures less than half an inch on each side, offering a refined, barely-there aesthetic with its clean profile. With low profiles, precise optics, and high-output capabilities, MYKA delivers consistent, even illumination—ideal for behind screens, shelving, architectural accents, and more.

For applications, MYKA fits seamlessly into spaces where larger fixtures can’t. It supports many scenarios Luminii’s existing linear line does, with added benefits for trickier spaces such as cove lighting in areas with extremely limited depth. This includes alcoves, recesses, or architectural features with minimal clearance for lighting fixtures. For under-cabinet or shelf lighting, MYKA is ideal for extremely shallow cabinets or shelves. Available in multiple color temperatures and configurations.

SoundTube’s booth features two side-by-side theater experiences

Digital Projection Showcases Cutting Edge Imaging Solutions

BOOTH 2509 At Booth 2509, CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 attendees can discover the broad applications of Digital Projection’s comprehensive imaging lineup. From customizable, ultra-bright, pinsharp LED displays to compact yet powerful projection systems engineered for exceptional color accuracy, To best showcase the performance differences of both imaging solutions, Digital Projection will conduct a side-by-side comparison in a special light-controlled space in the booth.

A highlight of this exhibit is Digital Projection’s new state-of-the-art 1-chip DLP projector: the E-Vision 10000i 4K+ RGB Pure Laser Projector. Powered by Texas Instruments’ groundbreak-

ing High-Efficiency Pixel (HEP) DMD, this RGB pure laser projector delivers unprecedented color fidelity and native contrast.

Joining the E-Vision 10000i 4K+ RGB Pure Laser Projector in the demo is a large-scale COB (Chip-on-Board) LED video wall from Digital Projection’s flagship Radiance LED Performance Series. Here, unexposed to bright exhibit hall lighting, attendees will be able to fully appreciate the videowall’s exceptional brightness, color accuracy, and wide viewing angles.

Elsewhere in the booth, additional Radiance LED videowalls in a range of sizes and pixel pitches will be on display.

FORTRESS, BOOTH 2925 At CEDIA Expo 2025, Fortress is introducing the Aspen, designed exclusively for Fortress by Sheba Kwan of Red Theory Design. Fortress Seating is one of the few companies in the industry that manufactures their own chairs. Working with a prime manufacturer, like Fortress, gives the client and the integrator the flexibility to customize the seating anyway they like. Whether it’s following a particular curve in the room, creating a custom design, or incorporating some of our one-of-a-kind accessories, function and design are Fortress trademarks.

Home Theaterology Book Showcases Home Cinema Inspiration

BOOTH 3939 The elegant coffee table book Home Theaterology will again be available from creator Richard Charschan, President of AcousticSmart, at this year’s CEDIA Expo/CIX.

Charschan will be signing and selling copies of the book at the AcousticSmart booth as well as offering other opportunities at partners’ booths and demo areas including:

 Kaleidescape (9/4, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Booth 3107)

 Barco Residential (9/4, 3:45-5 p.m. at press time, Booth 3725)

 Apex Technologies (9/5, 11 a.m.-noon, Booth 4316)

 StormAudio and madVR (both 9/5, 2:15-4 p.m., in front of SR6 and SR7)

 Copies can also be purchased online at www. hometheaterology.net

The book highlights 15 theater projects with wide-ranging designs, from James Bond and Lord of the Rings themed rooms; to ultra-modern designs featuring sharp LED linear lighting; to oddly shaped spaces transformed into stunning end results; to more traditional, classically attractive cinemas; and more.

“Our mission has been successful so far, creating a movement to elevate the home theater experience and educate homeowners, as well as the design, and architecture communities on the immense potential of home theaters,” Charschan says.

Digital Projection’s E-Vision 10000i 4K+ RGB Pure Laser Projector

Integrating Smart by Bond, BTX Returns to the Channel

BOOTH 4404 Texas-based BTX Intelligent Fashion, a 40-year expert in custom window covering manufacturing, makes its re-entrance into the channel with a most compelling proposition.

The brand’s complete line of Roller Shades, Drapery Systems, Roman Shades, Exterior Screens, Skylights, and Exterior Tensioned Systems now integrate Smart by Bond technology.

BTX is the first to incorporate Bond’s groundbreaking RF-control platform into shade and drap-

ery motors, making them the smartest and most capable.

Dealers benefit from streamlined deployment, simplified integration with automation, future-proof product evolution through Over-the-Air updates, reduced service calls, and powerful post-sale BTX support.

End-users enjoy intuitive control experiences, inapp messaging, robust scene customization, enhanced security, improved energy efficiency, and four times longer RF-range (up to 3,000+ square foot coverage).

Just Add Power Enhances MaxColor Line with KVM Control

BOOTH C1309 Just Add Power is featuring its new MaxColor USB 2.0 over IP device (MC-USB). Compatible with Just Add Power’s renowned MaxColor Series, the MC-USB provides local and remote access to all computers on the system with built-in keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) touchscreen, and webcam interface.

Just Add Power’s MC-USB features one USB-C 2.0 on the back, as well as two USB-C 2.0 and two USB-A 2.0 on the front, all connected over an RJ-45 1GbE Gigabit Ethernet LAN port. The company’s award-winning MaxColor 4K60 technology was introduced in 2021 to facilitate the distribution of 4K video content from any source to any screen, enabling businesses to display vivid and

Airzone Expands Aidoo Gateway Line

BOOTH C716 Airzone is showcasing an expanded family of Aidoo HVAC control and integration gateways at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, as well as an integrated smart home HVAC demonstration created in partnership with Lutron.

The expanded Aidoo family makes it easy to integrate HVAC and smart control in a wider range of applications. The Aidoo Pro Hub features a hard-wired Ethernet connection for MDU, hospitality, and other light commercial applications that rely on BACnet for consistent performance. The new Aidoo Zigbee brings AC units into the Zigbee ecosystem, wirelessly connecting to Zigbee 3.0-certified controllers and devices while also functioning as a Zigbee

network repeater. Finally, the Aidoo Pro Fancoil expands smart HVAC control options in retrofit projects, integrating legacy fancoil units with state-of the art smart control.

Integrators can explore how HVAC control fits into the smart home ecosystem with a demonstration featuring Lutron control and lighting, as well as automated “welcome home” and “away” scenes.

detailed imagery across an entire venue. Whether it’s for broadcasting live events, deploying a multiscreen video wall, or creating a specific ambiance with digital artwork, Just Add Power’s MaxColor Series has the flexibility to deliver virtually lossless 4K high-quality visual experiences that elevate any space.

Smart by Bond technology has been integrated in BTX’s shade and drapery motors

Airzone’s Aidoo Pro Hub

Torus Power Celebrates 20 Years of Clean Power

BOOTH 2909 Marking its 20th anniversary, Torus Power is returning to CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 with a powerful message: clean, isolated power is critical to getting the best performance from today’s advanced residential AV systems. At Booth 2909, integrators can explore Torus Power’s full lineup of toroidal isolation transformers and see how they’ve been designed and engineered to dramatically lower the noise floor, enhance dynamics and imaging, and provide superior protection from surges, spikes, and voltage fluctuations.

Great for luxury home theater and high-end home audio systems, the Torus Power RM Series models offer performance, protection, and value in models ranging from 7 Amps to 200 Amps; one of

the most popular models, the RM-20, provides high instantaneous current capability, noise filtering, and comprehensive surge protection—ideal for demanding AV environments.

Also featured: the AVR-2 ELITE Series, designed for installations where voltage stability is essential. This advanced model includes Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) to maintain output within the ideal 120V (+/- 4V) range, even under variable incoming conditions.

Torus Power’s toroidal isolation transformers will also be featured in partner demos, including Quantum Media Systems (Room 207).

SpecOp Secure Launches

New Managed Cellular Service Model

BOOTH 2747 SpecOp Secure is unveiling its Cellular DAS-as-a-Service, the only solution in the CEDIA channel that turns five-figure CapEx into predictable recurring revenue, according to the company. Designed by FCC-licensed engineers and monitored 24/7 by SpecOp’s Network Operations Center (NOC), the turnkey package includes a radio frequency (RF) survey, pre-staged carriergrade radios, carrier approvals, proactive monitoring, and unlimited lifetime support-all for one flat monthly fee.

Unlike traditional “box of parts” boosters or network-based kits, SpecOp’s service fills a critical void: integrators can now deliver carrier-grade indoor coverage without heavy up-front investment or endless callbacks.

“Integrators face pressure to eliminate dead spots and grow RMR,” said Farr Shepherd, President of SpecOp Secure. “Our managed-service model delivers both-rock-solid, FCC-certified coverage in every room and a built-in revenue stream that keeps our partners’ margins healthy.”

New Cloud, SI Features in D-Tools Spotlight

BOOTH 3133 D-Tools is set to debut powerful new enhancements to its award-winning Cloud and System Integrator (SI) platforms at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, delivering advanced tools designed to help integrators improve efficiency, enhance project management, and increase profitability.

Expo attendees will get a first look at the latest updates, which include upgraded inventory, payment, and invoicing capabilities. New inventory features support real-time tracking, QR/barcode scanning, location-based management, automated reordering, and optimized resource allocation across warehouses, vehicles, and job sites.

Also on display will be the latest version of SI, v23, which introduces customizable templates, Gantt chart support, detailed project status tracking, phased approval processes, and flexible payment term options. Enhanced QuickBooks integration makes backend accounting easier with improved estimate linking and job name synchronization.

In addition to live demonstrations and expert guidance, D-Tools is again hosting its always-popular Happy Hour, on Friday, Sept. 5, from 2-5 p.m. Guests can expect refreshments, networking, and a few fun surprises.

Torus Power’s wall-mounted toroidal isolation transformer

ELK E27 Expands Smart Security Integration

BOOTH 1526 ELK Products is expanding smart security and integration with the E27 Alarm Engine, a powerful and versatile security control platform designed to provide seamless integration with leading smart home and automation ecosystems.

Designed for both new installs and system upgrades, the E27 features a hybrid wired/wireless architecture, onboard Wi-Fi and Ethernet, and seamless expansion with a wide range of sensors. The system is configured through ElkConnect, ELK’s intuitive web-based tool that simplifies setup and management. It also supports Z-Wave control for smart locks, lights, thermostats, and more, bridging the gap between security and home automation. The E27’s advanced rules engine allows security events and other system events to trigger smart actions for increased efficiency and responsiveness.

seamlessly integrated technology:

The release of several new drivers has expanded the list of integrations, making the E27 Alarm Engine one of the most versatile security control solutions

available. New integrations for Alarm Engine include Control4, Alfred, Ecolink, Crestron, Elan, Savant, and URC.

Monitor Audio Unveils Vestra Sub Series

BOOTH 3333 The new Vestra subwoofer series is designed to extend Monitor Audio’s independent range of subwoofers within the Home AV and Custom Installation space, extending flexibility for the consumer and integrator by enabling broader speaker/system-matching options and wider flexibility regarding budget.

Vestra Series features three models— the W10, W12 and W15—equipped with high linear-excursion C-CAM drive units and up to 500-watt Class-D amplifiers.

Vestra subwoofers utilize Monitor Audio’s proprietary C-CAM cone technology (Ceramic-Coated Aluminum Magnesium)—a cone technology ideally suited for subwoofers. The properties of C-CAM ensure a more fatigue-resistant, stronger and lighter cone, resulting in far greater pistonic movement under extreme stresses over standard aluminum cones.

Behind the C-CAM cones are powerful new

motor systems featuring triple suspension (W12 and W15), uprated venting and larger, roundwound voice coils made of high purity copper wire.

Seamlessly Integrated Technology in Collaborative Showcase

MR203 At CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, Steinway Lyngdorf, Alchimia, and Basalte are uniting in High-Performance Audio Room 203 to showcase design-forward, seamlessly integrated technology.

Making its North American debut, Alchimia - Bespoke turns architectural materials like ceramic and stone into invisible loudspeakers, displays, and controls. Powered by Lyngdorf Audio electronics, Alchimia-Bespoke is showing the first full-ceramic line source speakers and seamless interfaces-merging design with uncompromised performance.

Steinway Lyngdorf is presenting both its iconic brands, including the new Lyngdorf TDAI-2210 streaming amplifier and the FR-2 speaker, designed for discreet wall placement. A full Lyngdorf Dolby Atmos cinema and select Steinway & Sons audio highlights are also on demo.

Basalte, known for its sculptural Belgian design, brings luxury home automation to life with touch panels, multiroom audio, and the elegant Adelante door phone-all handmade for effortless control and aesthetic impact.

Showcasing

Steinway Lyngdorf, Alchimi and Basalte are teaming up in a collaborative showcase at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025

ELK’s E27 integration group

QMS Offers NextGen Model of Flagship Videowall

BOOTH 3107 (with Kaleidescape) Quantum Media Systems is introducing the latest evolution of its flagship product, the XDR4-8K Extreme LED Wall. Now in its fourth generation, this state-of-the-art videowall brings Hollywood-caliber performance to high-end homes, delivering a visual experience that rivals professional studio screening rooms.

Trusted by major Hollywood studios and used for private content review, the XDR4-8K is engineered to meet the exacting standards of filmmakers while offering home theater enthusiasts a breathtakingly immersive experience. Its stunning image fidelity, marked by exceptional depth, contrast, and clarity, faithfully renders creative intent, elevating every viewing moment.

DCI-compliant and Bel-Air Circuit-certified, the system includes native 8K HDMI processing,

HDR10, 120Hz refresh rate, and full P3 color gamut support. With its 3.5-inch-thin profile, low power consumption, and multi-aspect ratio versatility, it’s designed to integrate seamlessly into luxury interiors.

Visitors to CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 can witness

New Strato E Movie Player at Kaleidescape

BOOTH 3107 The lower cost of entry makes Strato E the perfect option for integrators to introduce customers to Kaleidescape. Strato E is scalable, thus integrators can easily add additional Terra Prime movie servers and Strato E movie players to fit the needs and desires of the customer. The integrator now has a best-in-class media source option for entry-level projects up to cost-no-object installations, making it possible for all projects to enjoy the benefits of content with lossless audio and full reference video quality, improving the overall performance of the installation.

Strato E makes it easy for customers to enjoy Kaleidescape movies at home, on vacation, or bring movie nights to friends and family. With uncompromising picture quality, Strato E plays 4K movies in standard dynamic range, HDR10, and Dolby Vision with superb upscaling of HD and SD quality content to 4K resolution. In addition, Strato E movie players provide lossless audio, maximizing sound quality with a range of downstream audio components. Strato supports multichannel and spatial audio codecs including Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, and DTS-HD Master Audio.

the XDR4-8K in action at Meeting Room 207, where Quantum will present 8K and 4K content on a massive 20-foot-wide display, highlighting the system’s improved grayscale accuracy and color performance. The company also is exhibiting at the Kaleidescape booth.

madVR Labs Spotlights Envy Video Processors

SR6 The madVR Envy Core and Extreme next-generation video processors deliver unrivaled reference-quality visuals for luxury home theaters and media rooms. Both models use AI-powered upscaling and the world’s first AI-based deinterlacing to ensure stunning clarity from all sources. Their award-winning tone mapping, instant aspect ratio control, and intelligent subtitle handling provide maximum convenience, enjoyment, and immersion.

The Envy also features intuitive operation, IP control for screen masking, AVRs, and displays, remote dealer access for customer technical support, fast setup, and a leading 5-year warranty. The Envy Extreme adds MotionAI to eliminate motion judder and provide extraordinary clarity, without the dreaded Soap Opera Effect.

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Kordz: Built for What’s Now. Ready for What’s Next

BOOTH 2838 Kordz is back at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, showcasing professional grade cabling solutions built to meet the current and emerging demands of modern residential AV systems, indoors and out. From HDMI to USB-C to outdoor network cabling, Kordz products are engineered by former integrators to deliver speed, reliability and repeatable results in the field through its unique “Kordzification” design process.

Featured at Booth 2838, the PRO4 HDMI cable range supports full 48Gbps for today’s more demanding installations. Engineered to deliver uncompressed 8K at 48Gbps at distances up to 100m without external power or signal boosters, the PRO4 Active Optical Cable sets a new performance benchmark. This future-ready HDMI cable is also DPL Labs certified.

Kordz is also debuting its PRO USB-C cable range, certified full-featured for USB4 Gen2 up to 3m and USB3.2 Gen2 at lengths up to 10m. These are ideal for expanding AV capabilities across desktops, meeting rooms and home workspaces, and designed and engineered to eliminate the common headaches associated with USB-C installs.

Rounding out Kordz showcase is an expanded line of outdoor-rated network cables, including SlimCat and ONE Series. With options for both above ground and direct burial use and full PoE++ support, they simplify installation in challenging environments with Cat6-rated performance.

Lighthouse Offers CEDIA-Approved Outdoor Lighting Courses

BOOTH 4143 Award-winning landscape and architectural lighting design firm Lighthouse Design Studio is presenting three free one-hour courses on outdoor lighting.

These courses will be presented by Lighthouse Design Studio Executive Director and Lead Designer Tim Ryan throughout the year. Each earns integrators with CEDIA Certifications 1 CEDIA CEU per course. The courses will also be presented at CEDIA Expo 2025. Course times and descriptions are:

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 10:30-11:30 A.M. (ROOM MH 3A)

 Language of Light: Light speaks, even when no words are said. A deep dive into how lighting design communicates emotion, intention and meaning within a space to craft powerful visual experiences.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 3-4 P.M. (ROOM 401)

 Lighting the Way: The Critical 5 of Landscape Lighting Design: Successful landscape lighting is more than just beautiful fixtures; it’s a strategic blend of thoughtful design, durable products and precise illumination delivering exceptional long-lasting systems.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2:30-3:30 P.M. (ROOM 401)

 The Critical 5 of Landscape Lighting Installation: This foundational class explores the five essential components of professional landscape lighting installation that every technician, designer, and project manager should master.

In addition to these three sessions, on Friday, September 5, Ryan will participate in a 1-hour Panel: Smart Outdoor Living: Integrating Technology for Enhanced Experiences, 1-2 PM (Room 401)

MOOVIA, BOOTH 4312 At CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 Moovia is featuring three of its most popular high-end seating options. Sink into comfort with the sophisticated Lyon media sofa or the modern Berlin or classic Chesterfield chairs. Want to experience Moovia in an actual home theater setting? Head over to Sound Room 7 for a powerful demo with three rows of Moovia Marbella sofas, crafted from Italian wool with walnut trim. Every space is unique, and Moovia understands that true luxury means unbridled choice. If you can dream it, Moovia can make it, whether it’s the distinctive lines of a yacht or matching the color scheme of the room with the fabric, customization.

Kordz’ PRO4 HDMI Active Optical Cable

Complete Cinema Solutions Abound at Apex

BOOTH 4326 Apex Technologies returns with a powerful message for integrators: simplicity, control, power, and performance across every aspect of highend cinema integration. The company is showcasing three flagship solutions engineered to solve some of the most persistent challenges in luxury entertainment environments.

Leading the lineup is the Apex Cinema Hub home cinema controller. Offering deep control of DCI and residential AV content, it streamlines setup, playback, and system management, including support for Barco, Kaleidescape, Quantum Media Systems, and more, through a web-based, HTML5 interface and native Crestron touchpanel compatibility.

Apex also is launching the Apex Power Hub, a compact system designed for clean power management and total visibility into the health of AV infrastructure.

Finally, TPI’s Movement system, now exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Apex, redefines audio for direct-view LED displays. Using vertically distributed

Dirac Rolls Out Updated ART Version

BOOTH 1501 This fall, Dirac Live Active Room Treatment (ART) is rolling out to Denon and Marantz devices (among others) with major usability and Quality of Life updates, bringing its powerful acoustic control capabilities to a broader audience.

The updated version is headlined by a more robust measurement algorithm that significantly improves accuracy and reduces the need for remeasurement, capturing higher-resolution impulse response data that enables more precise speaker coordination and tighter control of resonances. A redesigned filter UX further enhances ease of use, making the technology more approachable for everyday users looking to improve their sound experience.

ART is a professional-grade room correction technology that uses Dirac’s patented MIMO platform to coordinate all speakers in a system as a unified acoustic network. It targets the 20-150 Hz range—-where room resonances are most disruptive—and leverages collaborative speaker behavior and precise phase alignment to actively minimize decay times and spatial inconsistencies across listening positions.

speaker arrays and proprietary signal processing, it performs not just as high-performance speaker system, but a design-forward, acoustically advanced extension of the video display itself.

Lumagen, Partners Set Expo Demo Schedule

SR11 With a cinema marquee that reads “Paragons of Home Cinema: Power, Precision, and Perfection,” Lumagen’s SR11 demonstration at CEDIA Expo/ CIX 2025 features:

 Lumagen Radiance Pro 5244 video processor

 Seymour-Screen Excellence 120-inch wide 16:9 TRIM motorized film screen masking system

 Digital Projection E-Vision 10,000i 4K RGB projector

 Trinnov Audio Altitude32 immersive audio processor

 NextLevel Acoustics Cinema Pro LCRs, Cinema 8s, CI-IC44As, and High Velocity 15-inch subs

 SPEAKERPOWER’s new HTR-400x8 elite 8-channel home theater amplifier

 Valencia Home Theater Seating Barcelona Ultimate Luxury Edition Loveseats plus Loveseat Center Tuscany Home Theater Seats elevated on a 7-inch Riser

 SR11 contributors include AVPartners (Video Calibration), Bespoke Cinemas (Audio Room Equalization), Home Theater Gurus (Acoustic Design), Kaleidescape (Movie Platform), Kinetics (Acoustic Panels), Thrillcat Cinema Lab (Video Production), Tributaries (A/V Cables)

“To quote Lumagen’s trademarked phrase, visit SR11 to ‘Hear and See what the director intended’,” says Lumagen, Inc. Founder/President Jim Peterson.

Apex Cinema Hub’s UI interface

Vanco Showcases

Scalable Solutions for Integrators

BOOTH 3920 Vanco International is showcasing new solutions engineered to help integrators deliver premium performance, greater flexibility, faster installs, and fewer service calls on residential and light commercial applications.

From Beale Street Audio, the new BAMX88 and BAMX88-ARC Audio Matrix Processors with DSP offer high-end processing with built-in echo cancellation, noise suppression, HPF/LPF functionality, and an 8-band graphic EQ. The BAMX88 line is ideal for entertainment spaces, houses of worship, and hospitality and meeting room projects. Control is seamless via IR, IP, RS-232, or GPIO, making it easy to integrate into third-party systems while delivering clean, immersive sound.

EVO-IP 2.0 takes AV-over-IP distribution to the next level. Distribute 4K 4:4:4 video, eARC audio, and USB/KVM over the network, with no VLAN setup required. EVO-IP is Dante Enabled, with fiber outputs and videowall/ multi-view support to futureproof the platform for larger homes and evolving needs.

Time to Partner Up With Daisy

BOOTH 1738 Systems integrators looking to grow their businesses, increase efficiency, or finally take weekends off should make a point to visit Daisy at Booth 1738. Daisy invites Expo attendees to learn how becoming a Daisy partner can unlock valuable tools, resources, and support that empower long-term growth. Attendees can connect with Daisy leadership and current branch owners while exploring opportunities and even enter to win exciting giveaways.

Daisy is designed to help integration professionals thrive by delivering centralized services that independent businesses often struggle to access. These include a call center staffed by seasoned techs (even on evenings and weekends), expert sales and marketing assistance to drive leads and conversions, and a powerful operations platform that simplifies

Modern Atomics ‘Powers Up’ with AI Motorized Window Shade Motors

BOOTH C1120 Modern Atomics is demonstrating its growing ecosystem of Aienhanced power distribution units driving 485, PoE, Zigbee, Matter, and SubGHz motors, all smartly controlled by Bond. BTX Intelligent Fashion (4404), Draper at Home (3720), Screen Innovations (2533), and Wolf Drapery (C1120) will all incorporate Modern Atomics in their exhibits.

Reaktor will be powering Somfy RS485 SDN low voltage motors. This is the most used motor brand in indoor and outdoor shades, according to the company.

Neutron (new)—an expanded version of Reaktor—will be powering low voltage shade motors from most popular brands including Matter, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Z-Wave, and Sub-GHz RF or 24V 485.

Collider (new), built upon Reaktor, is a half-rack one-Kilowatt 16 port Gigabit bt++ switch for PoE motors. Key features include redundant AC and Solar power options, power regeneration and storage.

Tokamak (new) is a dual-purpose power supply that will drive 485 and RF motors. If mated with larger Modern Atomics PDUs in large systems (up to 192 shades), it provides the DC power for up to eight PDUs.

workflows and accelerates performance.

To ensure partners have access to top talent, Daisy has also developed a structured recruitment

and training process. The company’s proactive, ongoing service model drives client satisfaction (NPS over 80) and longer-term value.

Modern Atomics’ Neutron

The Daisy team

Vanco’s BAMX88-ARC audio matrix processor

Ascendo Spotlights

Flagship THE28

Sub, Black Swan Speakers

BOOTH 4312 Prepare to be enthralled by Ascendo’s exquisite high-performance luxury audio at Booth 4312. For the first time, Ascendo is showing two of its flagship products—THE28 Sub Pro Passive Squared and Black Swan speakers—in a sublime high-gloss full carbon finish.

The award-winning THE28 Sub is the ultimate combination of unparalleled bass and radical design with a depth of just 30 cm/11.8 inch and the ability to effortlessly reach infrasonic frequencies down to the single digits. Ascendo’s Black Swans combine seductive sound and outstanding musicality with striking sculptural design.

But, that’s not all: Sound Room 7 is featuring a high-performance luxury home theater demo from some of the best brands in home cinema, including a new Ascendo speaker design plus, for the first time at CEDIA Expo/CIX, Ascendo’s behemoth infrasonic subwoofer.

Severtson Features Proteus Series Masking Screens

BOOTH 4140 Severtson Screens is featuring its recently launched Proteus Series projection screens with built-in masking system during CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, Proteus Series screens allow you to quickly and easily switch between 16:9 and 2.39:1 aspect ratios.

The Proteus Series screens allow users to quickly, quietly, and easily transform the screen to accommodate the industry’s most common aspect ratios (16:9 and 2.39:1) without visible gray bars which can distract from the viewing experience, thus providing a perfect clean edge for the most common content formats. With Proteus, you can watch TV programming and sports in 16:9 format without any projection bleed-over or visible gray bars, then switch to 2.39:1 for movies at the simple push of a button.

The Proteus Series features your choice of one of Severtson’s signature USAmade projection surfaces or optical coatings (listed below). All optical coatings also available in micro-perf.

Choices include Cinema White (1.3 gain); Cinema Grey (1.0 gain); Stellar White (1.3-2.6 gain); High Contrast Grey [HCNC] (0.7 gain); Grey Vision (1.32.2 gain); SAT-4K (1.18 gain); TAT-4K (0.93 gain); Bright White AcousticallyTransparent [BWAT] (1.0-1.1 gain); S?Vision 3D GX (1.4-3.0 gain; Severtson’s advanced, water-based optical coating recommended for passive 3D projection).

Hunter Douglas Spotlights Automated Window Treatments

BOOTH 3737 At CEDIA Expo/CIX, Hunter Douglas is inviting dealers to expand their shading offerings-and their margins-by exploring its full portfolio of automated window treatments.

According to data from the Hunter Douglas Custom Integrator Program (CIP), roller shades make up 41 percent of unit sales but generate just 39 percent of revenue. That means the remaining 60 percent of revenue comes from other categories, like elegant sheer shadings, energy-efficient honeycomb shades, and premium Roman shades and shutters.

Design-driven products like Silhouette, Pirouette, and Luminette account for just 10 percent of sales but deliver 17 percent of revenue. Duette Honeycomb Shades offer a triple win: style, smart automation, and potential tax credits up to $1,200. And for luxury clients, Roman shades and hardwood shutters deliver high-end appeal—and strong returns.

Visit the Hunter Douglas booth to join CIP, a program offers exclusive access to motorized solutions, product training, marketing support, and more.

Ascendo’s THE28 Sub Pro Passive Squared

Hunter Douglas’s Pieouette window shadings in a bedroom setting

Sonos Emphasizes Comprehensive Audio Solutions

BOOTH 1908 At CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, Sonos is showcasing its most robust lineup to date, featuring premium audio solutions for residential, light commercial, and builder markets. Key highlights include: Control4 and RTI Integrations: Sonos debuts expanded third-party control with its powerful new search API. Verified by the Works with Sonos program, this upgrade lets users search across multiple streaming platforms from touchscreens by URC, Nice, and now, for the first time, Control4 and RTI.

Arc Ultra Home Theater: Delivering a 9.1.4 Dolby Atmos experience, Arc Ultra introduces Sound Motion technology for massive bass in a compact form. Paired with Era 300 speakers and Sub 4 subwoofers, it creates a stunning home theater system.

Era 100 Pro for Light Commercial: Designed for flexibility, the Era 100 Pro features PoE+ connectivity, precision mounting, and new zone configuration capabilities—ideal for commercial installs that demand wired reliability and scalable performance.

Sonos Pro for Light Commercial: This SaaS platform enables AV pros to deliver their customers commercially licensed streaming content, remote management, and custom audio experiences for multi-site businesses, all from a simple dashboard.

HomeSphere Partnership: Sonos helps integrators tap into the builder market through HomeSphere’s network of 2,700+ pros, boosting project opportunities in new construction.

Wall-Smart Unveils AP Mount for Plenum Installs

BOOTH 4101 Wall-Smart is unveiling a new flush mount designed for safe, code-compliant access point (AP) installation in plenum spaces. Made from the company’s proprietary reinforced plaster and adhering to UL 2043 standards, the mount enables integrators to place APs in areas previously off-limits due to fire safety regulations, offering greater design flexibility without compromising code.

This new mounting solution is available in two sizes and supports installation with either powderbased or premixed drywall compounds. Integrators will appreciate the ability to install the mount using a

Lutron Acquires Orluna LED Technologies

BOOTH 1912 Lutron Electronics has acquired Orluna LED Technologies Limited, a premier United Kingdom-based manufacturer specializing in high-quality architectural lighting fixtures. The acquisition marks Lutron’s first outside North America.

Founded in 2010, Orluna is known for its high-quality downlights, uplights, and surface and track fixtures. Orluna’s sleek, compact architectural fixtures complement Lutron’s advanced lighting, shading, and control solutions for luxury residential and hospitality markets, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and functional precision.

Orluna products are available in Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom, and will continue to be purchased through existing sales channels. Currently, Orluna products are not available for purchase in North America. The company will maintain operations at its U.K. headquarters, ensuring continuity for its existing customer base while benefiting from Lutron’s global reach and resources.

torque-limited screw gun without damaging the plaster surface. Integrated ventilation grilles support passive cooling, helping maintain device performance over time.

For added convenience, a magnetic adapter plate allows the access point to be mounted and tested before insertion into the enclosure.

Thoughtfully designed and engineered for ease of installation and code compliance, Wall-Smart’s new flush mount enables safe, robust, versatile, and nearly invisible integration of access points in both residential and commercial environments.

Sonos’s Era 100 Pro for light commercial applications

Origin Acoustics Ships BLENDS Invisible Speaker Series

BOOTH 2525 Origin Acoustics is now shipping its BLENDS Invisible Speaker Series, delivering premium performance with zero visual compromise.

BLENDS—short for Boundaryless Listening Experience with Natural Depth Sound—redefines architectural audio with powerful wide-dispersion sound from completely invisible wall or ceiling-mounted speakers. Ideal for high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality spaces, BLENDS preserves interior aesthetics while providing immersive, room-filling sound.

The series includes three full-range models (BLENDS803, BLENDS802, BLENDS602), a dual-

NAD Electronics Sets Shipping on Modular Series

BOOTH 3425 NAD Electronics is now taking orders for its groundbreaking Modular Series. Unveiled in Barcelona at ISE 2025 and showcased at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, Modular Series products will start shipping from October.

The Modular Series comprises three cutting-edge products that bring a new level of efficiency and scalability to custom installations. Delivering exceptional audio performance, seamless integration, and several innovative new features in a compact 1/3U width x 1U height form factor, Modular Series is designed specifically to provide integrators with the tools to

panel in-wall subwoofer (BLENDS800SUB), and a reusable install placeholder. All models share identical dimensions, install direct-to-stud, and are compatible with standard enclosures. On-site finishing options include latex paint, light plaster, wood veneer, and more.

Built for design-first projects, BLENDS excels in multi-room audio, surround/ATMOS, and even approved wet-area installations. When paired with Origin PRO Amps, customers receive an unmatched 20-year warranty with five years standard when unpaired.

meet the latest demands of audio system design, in any size or type of project:

 NAD CI S1 SingleZone Streamer: A versatile streaming solution for flawless music playback

 NAD CI SA2-120 BluOS Streaming Amplifier: A powerful amplifier with BluOS integration for high-resolution multi-room streaming

 NAD CI PA4-60 4 Channel Power Amplifier: A robust power amplifier engineered for superior efficiency and scalability

Part of the BluOS ecosystem, the NAD CI Modular Series offers the same seamless interface for highresolution music streaming and multi-zone audio management.

Savant Unveils

GE Proseo Undercabinet Fixture

BOOTH 2519 Savant is introducing GE Proseo Undercabinet Fixtures, a specification-grade lighting solution engineered to deliver evenly distributed light onto the surface of the countertop while working seamlessly within Savant’s smart home ecosystem. GE Proseo Undercabinet Fixtures will be available this month.

GE Proseo Undercabinet Fixtures feature a slim, edge-lit profile and glare-reducing prismatic optics that evenly distribute light on the surface of any countertop without the glare or hot spots typical of most undercabinet or linear tape lighting. The beautifully diffused pools of dimmable, tunable white light and RGB colors elevate any space, and for every occasion, with functionality and style. GE Proseo Undercabinet Fixtures are available in white or black finishes to blend with any decor, and the fixtures are available in three sizes: 12-inch, 18-inch and 24-inch lengths for a perfect fit across any kitchen or bar space. GE Proseo Undercabinet Fixtures install in minutes using captive screws—no disassembly is required, and installation is quick and intuitive.

Savant’s GE Proseo Undercabinet fixture

NAD Electronics’ Modular CI products

CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025

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speakers, weatherproof AV, landscape lighting, and smart grills, CEDIA Expo/CIX will showcase the whole ecosystem of outdoor innovation. Whether for entertaining, relaxing, or enhancing curb appeal, outdoor spaces are becoming high-performance zones. Even outdoor appliances like pizza ovens, grills, and fire features are being networked into the broader control ecosystem, and integrators are stepping in to bring it all together.

THE GARAGE GOES FULLY CONNECTED

Once overlooked, the garage is becoming one of the most integrated spaces in the modern home—and in light commercial settings too. EVs now sync with home networks, launch lighting scenes, and interface with energy management systems. At the same time, garages are transforming into private gyms, workshops, and remote studios, requiring robust automation, connectivity, and security.

At this year’s show, integrators will find tech that ties doors, HVAC, lighting, and surveillance into broader home and business automation from companies like Lutron, Graber, and Airzone.

The garage is a staple of American entrepreneurship (HP, Google, etc.), so you’ll see bootstrapped and VC-backed start-ups at the show debuting their innovations at CEDIA Expo/CIX in Denver this September.

WiCT

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LIGHTING THAT PERFORMS AND TRANSFORMS

Lighting and shading are no longer finish-line features—they’re foundational to the design and integration process.

At CEDIA Expo/CIX, expect to see everything from smart fixtures and human-centric lighting to advanced shading and control protocols that serve both form and function. These systems are being specified for luxury homes, hospitality venues, workspaces, and wellness environments, giving integrators and designers new tools to shape the experience of a space. Expect to see high-performance fixtures, advanced control systems, and designer-grade options from exhibitors like Klus and Lucetta that meet both the aesthetic and technical demands of today’s installations.

SCALABLE SECURITY FOR SMART LIVING AND WORKPLACES

Security has become a must-have in both residential and commercial installations, and it’s growing smarter, sleeker, and more integrated by the day.

From discreet sensors and access control to video analytics and automation triggers, CEDIA Expo/CIX will feature security solutions designed to function quietly in the background while providing robust protection. Exhibitors include Allegion, HoloVision, and Ring. These systems are increasingly tied into AV, lighting, and HVAC controls, offering seamless safety for homes, MDUs, retail shops, and boutique offices alike.

CAROL CAMPBELL INSPIRATION AWARD

JANA STEVENS

OWNER AND PRESIDENT, PHOENIX SYSTEMS

AND LET’S NOT FORGET THE SOUND

Premium audio remains a cornerstone of CEDIA Expo/CIX. Hi-Fi listening rooms, vinyl experiences, and immersive theaters will demonstrate how toptier sound elevates any space, residential or commercial.

Sound is where emotion meets technology, and this year’s show will celebrate it with demo spaces that highlight both innovation and pure listening joy. Many top brands, such as Yamaha, Harman, and L-Acoustics, will offer hands-on demonstrations in sound rooms on the show floor or in dedicated demo rooms, making it easy to hear what’s next.

ONE SHOW, DUAL-MARKET IMPACT

Perhaps most exciting for today’s integration professionals: the increasing convergence of residential and commercial technologies. For system integrators working across both spaces, CEDIA Expo/CIX offers a single destination to explore unified platforms, scalable solutions, and new business opportunities that span the full spectrum of connected environments.

“Systems integration is driven by emerging technology and evolving client expectations,” says McGraw. “This show is where we see the future take shape—from luxury homes to smart offices and everything in between.”

NEW! WICT TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE AWARD

GABI HUGHES

OWNER, EJ FIRE LTD (UK)

lighting easy and exciting for dealers. She is a dynamic, success-driven, and highly motivated professional with extensive experience in all facets of specification and engineering lighting design layouts. Ellie has completed HTSA’s Lighting Levels I, II, and III courses after earning the American Lighting Association’s Lighting Specialist certification. Her experience includes extensive interaction with the design-build community; presenting to architects, builders, and interior designers; and working with homeowners to deliver luxury lighting solutions. Doherty’s 10-plus year career highlights include her position as Director of Sales for the Lighting Division at Powerfull Systems, a Los Angeles-based custom integration firm, Automated Lighting and Shades Specialist with Doherty Design Group and TriPhase Technologies in Indianapolis and her position as a sales representative for the Lutron Electronics’ Serena Shades team.

Jana Stevens, a visionary leader, has shaped the residential integration industry for over four decades. Cofounding Phoenix Systems in 1979, she built the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier home integration company, serving iconic clients like Bill Hewlett and Larry Ellison. Under her leadership, Phoenix Systems pioneered innovations like the AudioAccess product line, now in the CEDIA Product Hall of Fame. After Harman International acquired Phoenix Systems in 1993, Jana repurchased the company in 2000, becoming one of the first women to independently own an integration firm. Her suggestion “Why don’t you start a trade association” inspired her husband Chris and his friend Tom Doherty to create CEDIA. A mentor and advocate, she helped form WiCT and played a pivotal role in advancing professional collaboration, mentorship, and standards within the industry.

Based in the U.K., Gabi Hughes is the Director and Lead Engineer of EJ Fire Ltd (or Avinity) and a leader in bespoke technology integration and lighting control solutions.

With over 25 years of working in the AV and Electrical industries, Gabi boasts eclectic involvements in some key projects around the world. These include Coldplay’s record-breaking “Music of the spheres” world tour and live stream from Buenos Aires; the design and installation of bespoke home cinema and smart home solutions within the U.K.; and in marine projects in New Zealand and Europe, to name a few.

In addition to running her own business, Gabi volunteers on CEDIA’s CIT and IST exam panels. Having just been voted onto CEDIA Certification Committee for 2025, she will join a small group of individuals from all over the world who work in the industry and are giving their time to develop CEDIA’s future education strategies and direction.

Smarter Power Starts with SurgeX CONNECT

BOOTH 3507 AMETEK SurgeX is marking the official launch of its SurgeX CONNECT cloud-enabled power management and remote monitoring software at CEDIA Expo 2025. From executing simple reboot commands to lifting the lid on advanced analytics, SurgeX CONNECT allows integrators to take control of their installations’ power quality from anywhere in the world, streamlining multi-site power management.

SurgeX CONNECT features an improved intuitive dashboard allowing integrators to safeguard AV installations remotely. By reducing the need for on-site diagnostics and service visits, SurgeX CONNECT helps integrators cut operational costs while delivering faster, more reliable support to clients. The software allows partners to manage and monitor compatible SurgeX devices, as well as diagnose power quality issues, all from a single centralized hub.

The secure SurgeX CONNECT platform enables users to monitor, toggle, reboot, and control outlets and devices remotely, helping integrators meet power quality and sustainability requirements across project sites.

Leon Showcases Integrated AV Solutions

BOOTH 1923 Leon Speakers returns to CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 with a compelling lineup of residential AV solutions that balance high-performance technology with elevated design. At Booth #1923, attendees will find a wide range of products thoughtfully engineered to enhance the overall aesthetic of living spaces while meeting the performance expectations of modern homeowners.

The exhibit features a mix of custom-fit display frames, sleek indoor and outdoor speakers, and innovative concealment options that hide technology in plain sight. Designed for media rooms, home offices, open-concept spaces, exterior entertainment areas, and more, each product is built to integrate seamlessly with architectural elements and interior décor.

Driven by a design philosophy that places equal importance on visual appeal and AV performance, Leon creates solutions that are meant to inspire. These are not just functional components-they’re crafted elements that contribute to the overall experience of a room.

Residential integrators looking to collaborate with architects and designers will find Leon’s offerings especially relevant.

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Education Conference

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 Your Next Stage: Succession Planning and Retirement

 Along with the return of Leslie Shiner’s “business transforming” course: Three ways to improve profitability.

TECHNICAL TRACK: LEARN THE LATEST FROM THE BEST

 Lessons Learned from the Trenches

 Smart Install Success—The 5 Brand Blueprint

 Win the Rack Race: Learn How the Pros Do It in Real Time

 Other subjects include the return of popular courses on audio, home theater, as well as introductory courses for new integrators.

DESIGN & BUILD TRACK: BUILD YOUR BUSINESS WITH DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS

 Designer & Integrator Relationships....make sure everyone WINS!

 Lessons learned from a Frank Lloyd Wright Project

 Invisible Innovation: Integrating Hidden Technology into Design

 Think outside the boxes.... Technology can be Beautiful

FUTURE

FOCUS TRACK: FIND OUT WHAT’S NEXT: BEFORE YOUR COMPETITION

 Robotics in the Home...Today!

 The (Very) Latest on A.I. and How the Newest Tools can Transform Your Business

 Resimercial: Learn how Resi Integrators Expanded into Light Commercial

 Along with the return of Rich Green’s popular, “Future Technologies: The Latest from Silicon Valley”

“The CEDIA Education Conference isn’t just an event; it’s a highlight of the year for smart home professionals who want to up their game. As the industry continues to evolve at lightning speed, so does our commitment to empowering integrators with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration they need to lead the charge,” said CEDIA Global President and CEO Daryl Friedman. “I am grateful to Amanda for serving as a consultant in this assignment to reimagine 2025’s conference. She is uniquely qualified as an accomplished integrator, life-long learner and teacher, and CEDIA champion.”

Visit www.CEDIAexpo.com for details and important dates to register for both the CEDIA Education Conference and CEDIA Expo/CIX.

New Exhibitors

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to expand with solutions from BTX Window Treatments, Folio, Deako, and others focused on efficiency and design.

Audio remains a standout category with exhibitors like Brane Audio, Kii Audio, Mag Audio, and NextLevel Acoustics delivering premium sound experiences. In the video market, BZB Gear and MyTVArt demonstrate new ways to integrate visual technology. Security also sees momentum, led by SimpliSafe, Siterwell Electronics, and Tailwind. Infrastructure and installation solutions are wellrepresented in mounting, components, and accessories, with innovations from Hang Smart TV, FabricWall, and Robbox Robotic Tools. For the outdoors, Jet Living Products and Neptune TV bring durable performance to exterior spaces. And on the operations side, Brace, WeQuote, and Cogent360 showcase tools that help integrators run smarter businesses.

Commenting on the expo, Cathy You, Senior Vice President of Global Business and Strategy, Aqara explains, “As a pioneer in smart home and IoT technologies, we see CEDIA Expo/CIX as a

platform for elevating our brand, demonstrating our products and solutions, building our channel, listening to feedback, and learning from industry peers.”

Echoing this sentiment, Mariam Rogers-Walker, Senior Director of Community Sales, LiftMaster, adds, “LiftMaster, powered by myQ technology, makes smart access control simple and secure for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. CEDIA Expo/CIX is a key forum for exchanging knowledge and new perspectives in smart home technology, and we look forward to engaging with dealers and customers at the show and sharing our latest innovations in access control technology.”

JB Lierre, International Sales & Business Development Director, Kii Audio, agrees. “For custom integrators seeking to differentiate themselves with world-class sound and installation simplicity, CEDIA Expo/CIX is the place to be. At this year’s show, Kii Audio will demonstrate how our fully active, DSP-driven Kii SEVEN systems deliver pinpoint accuracy, effortless room adaptation, and plug-and-play integration, helping dealers accelerate sales, streamline install workflows, and exceed client expectations.”

September 4-6, 2025 • Denver, CO

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David McGee CONTENT MANAGER

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Nicole Schiling, Heather Tatrow PRODUCTION MANAGERS

Nicole Cobban HEAD OF DESIGN

John Staley ON-SITE PHOTOGRAPHER

ADVERTISING SALES

Adam Goldstein MANAGING VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES, B2B TECH

John Casey, Janis Crowley, Zahra Majma, Deborah Rosenthal, Andi Tureson

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Amanda Darman-Allen SVP, MD, B2B

Carmel King VP, GLOBAL HEAD OF CONTENT, B2B

Anthony Savona MD, CONTENT, AV

Tom Sikes GLOBAL HEAD OF SALES, B2B

Adam Goldstein

MANAGING VP OF SALES, B2B TECH

Allison Markert VP, GLOBAL HEAD OF STRATEGY & OPS, B2B

Andrew Buchholz VP, Product & MARKETING, B2B

Mark Constance HEAD OF PRODUCTION US & UK

Nicole Cobban HEAD OF DESIGN, B2B

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