Over 15,200 Attend CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo 2024

Despite ever-increasing travel and logistics costs as a potential obstacle for many, CEDIA Expo 2024 and the co-located Commercial Expo (CIX) 2024 attracted combined registration essentially on par with last year’s events.

For this year’s tradeshows and conference, held Sept. 4-7 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, the expos report drawing total registration of 15,200+ industry professionals.

That is down slightly – a 2.1% dip – from 2023, which had 15,541.

This year’s numbers reported do not include verified attendance figures, but like last year nearly one-third of registrants were first-time attendees – 31% in 2024 vs. 32% in 2023, which was also staged in Denver.

The busy show floor at CEDIA Expo and CIX featured nearly 400 exhibitors including 90 first-time exhibitors. In 2023, the shows had 340 exhibitors, so approximately a 15% bump. Last year saw 94 debut exhibitors. Read More >

Resources for Integrators Impacted by Hurricanes Helene, Milton

In response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton that impacted portions of the Southeastern U.S., CE Pro outlines key relief resources available to integrators, manufacturers and other business owners. The article covers a range of support options from public entities, including financial aid, disaster recovery assistance, and other programs designed to help businesses recover.

Integrators are encouraged to explore government-backed disaster relief programs and stay connected with industry organizations that offer guidance. Read More >

Bluesound Explores ‘Hi-Fi Ignorance’ in Today’s Streaming Landscape at NYC Node Launch Event

At Bluesound's NYC launch event for the updated Node streamer, the company tackled consumer misconceptions about hi-fi audio. The event highlighted how many music listeners are unaware of the sound quality differences between standard streaming audio and high-resolution, lossless formats.

Bluesound’s goal is to educate consumers about the advantages of high-fidelity music and how its new Node device, with its ease of use and advanced technology, offers an affordable entry into hi-fi listening. Read More >

Colton Forth Brings an All-New Approach to Multiroom Audio

Tired of the complexities and high costs associated with multiroom audio systems? Colton Forth, co-founder of Juke Audio is here to change that. The company's streaming amplifier offers a simple, affordable way to enjoy music throughout a user's home.

Forth says the company believes that multiroom or whole house audio is still best done through a wired solution. By connecting wired speakers to the amplifier, users can easily stream their favorite tunes from popular apps like Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora and more. The product is marketed as a cost-effective and simple-to-use wired whole-house audio solution featuring an all-in-one multiroom streaming amplifier used for powering, wirelessly controlling, and streaming to wired speakers across up to eight rooms.? Read More >

Ed Note: Richard Charschan Gives Us a Textbook Example of What Makes This Industry So Great

Home Theaterology: The Art of Creating the Perfect Home Theater, is Richard Charschan’s ode to a common industry passion and the kind of incredible projects he’s seen as president of?AcousticSmart Home Theatre Interiors, which collaborates with integrators worldwide on theater projects of all types including themed rooms such as a Lord of the Rings cinema.

“We do whatever we can to optimize the home theater, both for audio/video and also to achieve the look that the clients want,” he told Senior Editor Bob Archer in a recent CE Pro Podcast. “Sometimes it’s a very simple, very clean room that looks almost like a living room and sometimes it can be very unique, modern. Other times a client can have an inspiration from a theater they went to as a child.” Read More >

CE Pro Review: Moon by Simaudio 791 Preamplifier and 761 Amp

Simaudio’s latest products are designed to balance the usage scenarios of modern media consumption with the ability to play legacy content without compromising sound quality. Like other Simaudio products, the 791 Network Player/Preamplifier and 761 Amplifier feature the company’s familiar contemporary industrial designs, and respected high levels of construction and craftsmanship.

Historically, Simaudio has designed and manufactured reference-quality components and the 791 Network Player/Preamplifier and 761 Amplifier continue the company’s legacy.

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Opinion: Human-Centric Lighting?is THE Way to Light for Modern Needs

Human-centric lighting, rather than circadian lighting, prioritizes the user experience by considering individual preferences and behaviors, promoting well-being and comfort in various environments. This approach not only enhances mood and productivity but also adapts to the dynamic needs of occupants throughout the day. Dive into the nuances of this lighting strategy and how it can revolutionize spaces in both residential and commercial settings. Read More >