Subwoofers can enhance most sound systems, whether they be separate components, a simple soundbar, or even outdoor. Here are some of the more recent models to hit the market.

The decision concludes a successful multi-year collaboration in licensing and marketing between the two companies.

The turnkey package includes a radio frequency survey, pre-staged carrier-grade radios, carrier approvals, proactive monitoring, and unlimited lifetime support.

The serial entrepreneur, author, and endurance athlete is expected to deliver a high-energy, inspirational keynote to independent retailers.

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By Guy Hammett, Senior Market Analyst at Futuresource Consulting The last decade has brought an unassuming yet powerful evolution to high-end audio. While change in this sector can sometimes seem slow-moving, closer observation reveals a market that has steadily redefined itself. It is embracing new technologies, tapping into broader design methodologies, and understanding evolving consumer expectations.

By Todd Sutherland, Sutherland AV Marketing We all know that subwoofers play a crucial role in handling low-frequency content, and the presence of subwoofers in music playback systems is hardly a new concept. However, not all subwoofers are created equal, and their contributions to a music system can often leave music fans disappointed with the result.

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It’s back for 2025 — the Best of Show awards program that celebrates the best custom installation and home entertainment technology launches at CEDIA Expo! Residential Systems, TWICE, and What Hi-Fi? will once again have judges on-site to examine each of the entries and bestow honors on the most deserving.

Outdoor tech has become a huge business for integrators and features a rapidly growing ecosystem. In this supplement, top integrators reveal how they show clients all their yards can become.

This special issue is designed to assist custom installers who are just venturing into the world of lighting and offer some advice for those who continue to navigate this lucrative product category. It features some of the top experts and companies in the lighting and CI worlds, many of who are giving presentations and exhibiting at Lightapalooza 2025.