Once seen as simple background music solutions for modest commercial spaces, in-ceiling speakers have undergone a remarkable transformation. Today, they’re precision-engineered essentials, seamlessly integrated into high-performance AV systems. To unpack how far in-ceiling loudspeakers have come—from technological breakthroughs to what the future holds—we spoke with three industry experts: Ashish Barje (Harman), Justin O’Connor (Bose Professional) and Daniel Saenz (AtlasIED). Also in this issue, our VoiceBox column turns the mic to a thought-provoking panel discussion on “The Role of AV Solutions in Cybersecurity for Work Environments,” held on Day 2 of InfoComm Asia. Our Installation column highlights how Christie’s GS Series 1DLP laser projectors are powering a captivating new upgrade at the Chaoyang Paleontological Museum in Liaoning Province.