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November 21, 2025
 
 
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New Tech Week: When “Good Enough” Won’t Cut It
New Tech Week: When “Good Enough” Won’t Cut It
By Richard Litofsky, Co-Founder and CEO, madVR Labs Step into an audio/video showroom today, and it’s hard not to be impressed. Modern displays, including high-end flat panels, projectors, and video walls, often look better than ever straight out of the box. Many ship with factory calibration modes that are reasonably accurate, sometimes even excellent by historical standards. But for professional integrators working at the top of the market, “good good” isn’t the finish line. It’s now the starting point.
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New Tech Week: Best of Show Awards at CEDIA Expo 2025 Winners
New Tech Week: Best of Show Awards at CEDIA Expo 2025 Winners
Get a closer look at the 53 products that impressed our judges and took home the prize.
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ARC vs. eARC: Upgrade Your Audio
Simplify your audio connections with HDMI® technology. ARC is perfect for reliable sound in commercial settings like bars and classrooms, supporting Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1. For home theaters, eARC is the standard, delivering uncompressed, object-based formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Learn how to get the true cinema sound experience!
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Former ‘CE Pro’ Editor Bob Archer Joins KMB Communications
Former ‘CE Pro’ Editor Bob Archer Joins KMB Communications
Veteran journalist will collaborate with KMB’s roster of clients to develop content strategies, thought leadership opportunities, and brand amplification programs.
Full Story: Residential Systems (11/20)
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Darrin Thurston Named Chief Technology Officer at Legrand | AV
Formerly VP and GM of Vaddio and Luxul, newly established C-suite role advances company's growth strategy.
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Grimani Systems Introduces Epsilon-S Slimline Subwoofer
Provides big sound in a hidden presence.
Full Story: Residential Systems (11/20)
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URC Announces Integrations With BluOS, HEOS, and WiiM
Across BluOS, HEOS, and WiiM, URC delivers a unified approach to music control.
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2026 Residential Systems Picks Awards Early-Bird Entry Discount Ends Tonight
2026 Residential Systems Picks Awards Early-Bird Entry Discount Ends Tonight
If your product was launched since the last CES show in January 2025, or if you’ve brought game-changing upgrades or new features over the last 12 months, we would love to see your product at the show for consideration of winning an award.
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Nominations Now Open for Residential Systems 2026 ISE Best of Show Awards
Nominations Now Open for Residential Systems 2026 ISE Best of Show Awards