ELEVENTH ANNUAL EHX WRAPS UP WITH NEW IN-HOME TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Arlington, Va., March 31, 2010

– The Electronic House Expo (EHX) 2010 concluded Saturday, March 27, drawing nearly 3,500 industry professionals to education sessions and a display of the latest custom electronics products. The eleventh annual EHX, produced by EH Events and sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association’s (CEA®) TechHome Division, ran March 25-27 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

More than 125 home technology companies, including nearly 20 Florida-based exhibitors, participated in the event. Manufacturers and distributors of home health technology, smart energy, commercial, digital media and custom electronics were all featured.

During the CEA TechHome Division Breakfast CEA’s Shawn DuBravac, chief economist, and Steve Koenig, director of industry analysis, presented the 8th Annual State of the Builder Technology Market Study, and focused on the importance of installer and builder relationships. The need for builders and home appraisers to acknowledge the value of in-home electronics was discussed at length. Participants brainstormed ways that the installer community could raise appraisal values for home technology, and ideas for how to overcome builders concerns over technology. The resounding answer was that installers need to get in on the ground level with builders, establish relationships before construction, and join sales meetings.

Attendees were also able to take advantage of the CE Pro Super Sessions at EHX. Successful business models, emerging technologies, new applications, lead generation strategies, target profit margins and tips for success were all discussed. Veteran integrators shared their first hand experience during the Dealer-to-Dealer Panel Sessions throughout the duration of the show. Demo Alley was once again a vibrant area and favorite amongst attendees as exhibitors demonstrated their latest audio and video technologies. The manufacturer training sessions allowed attendees to interact directly with manufacturers to discuss new product releases, specific product training, technical training, trouble shooting and sales and marketing tips.

EHX’s 2011 dates are: EHX@CES at the 2011 International CES, January 6-9 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and EHX Spring 2011, March 17-19, 2011 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

About EHX and CE Pro
Now in its 11th year, Electronic House Expo (www.ehxweb.com) provides the custom electronics industry with leading education and training opportunities and offers a cutting edge Expo Floor with the latest tools and technology. Produced by CE Pro, EHX Spring is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), CEA’s TechHome Division, CEDIA, and the Alarm Association of Florida (AAF). CE Pro (www.cepro.com) is the leading content provider for the custom electronics industry, and EHX brings together this same dynamic audience of custom electronics integrators, retailers and allied trades to interact with leading suppliers of audio/video entertainment, digital convergence, networking and communications, comfort and control, and security and electrical products.

About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $165 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

CES on the Hill
April 20-21, 2010, Washington, DC
Digital Patriots Dinner
April 21, 2010, Washington, DC
LA Games Conference
April 29, 2010, Los Angeles, CA
CEA Line Shows
June 22-23, 2010, New York, NY
2010 SINOCES
July 8-11, 2010, Qingdao, China
2010 CEA Industry Forum
October 17-20, 2010, San Francisco, CA
i-stage
October 18, 2010, San Francisco, CA
Digital Hollywood Fall
October 18-21, 2010, Santa Monica, CA
CES New York Press Preview featuring CES Unveiled @ NY
November 9, 2010, New York, NY
Future of Television East
November 19, 2010 New York, NY
2011 International CES
January 6-9, 2011, Las Vegas, NV

CEA ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR 2010 MARK OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Awards Highlight Most Innovative Products in Custom Home Technology

Arlington, Va., February 24, 2010 – The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today announced the finalists for the 2010 Mark of Excellence Awards, presented by CEA through the association’s TechHome Division. Winners will be announced at an awards reception on Friday, March 26, during the eleventh annual Electronic House Expo (EHX) 2010, which returns to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, March 25-27.

CEA’s Mark of Excellence Awards honor excellence in innovation and achievement in custom home electronics products, services and installation technologies. Award entries are submitted in Supplier and Systems Integrators categories and reviewed by a panel of industry experts. Each category will feature a platinum and gold level award in recognition of outstanding industry achievement.

The Mark of Excellence Awards Reception will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in room 110A on Friday, March 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information on the Mark of Excellence Awards program, or to make a reservation, please visit www.CE.org/MOE or e-mail MarkOfExcellence@CE.org.

The following are finalists for the 2010 Mark of Excellence Awards:

SUPPLIER

Audio Product of the Year

Anthem : Anthem Statement D2v with Anthem Room Correction (ARC) statement.anthemav.com

ELAN Home Systems : D12 – 12 Channel Amplifier elanhomesystem.com

SRS Labs : MyVolume Adaptor www.srslabs.com

Xantech, Inc. : XIS100 www.xantech.com

Control System Product of the Year

Control4 : Control4 Home Controller HC-200 www.control4.com

Crestron Electronics, Inc. : PMC2 Prodigy Media Controller www.crestron.com

Mi Casa Verde, Inc. : Vera www.micasaverde.com

Philips Accessories : Pronto TSU9300 www.pronto.philips.com

Green Product of the Year

APC by Schneider Electric : APC Power-Saving Surge Protector w/ LCD Timer www.apc.com

Green Service or Corporate Policy of the Year

Omnimount : Omnimount Corporate Policy www.omnimount.com

Human Interface Product of the Year

Home Automation, Inc. : OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreen www.homeauto.com

Meridian America : Meridian Sooloos Digital Media System : www.meridian-audio.com

Remote Technologies, Inc. : U2 Weather-Resistant Controller www.rticorp.com

Universal Remote Control, Inc. : MX-5000 www.universalremote.com

Installation Product of the Year

Crestron Electronics, Inc. : DM Tools www.crestron.com

Home Automation, Inc. : Automation Studio www.homeauto.com

Niles Audio Corporation : MS220 High-Fidelity Wideband IR Sensor www.nilesaudio.com

Remote Technologies, Inc. : Integration Designer(R); Software v. 7.1 www.rticorp.com

Xantech, Inc. : Digital Delivery System www.xantech.com

Media Server of the Year

Crestron Electronics, Inc. : ADMS Intermedia Delivery System; www.crestron.com

LG Electronics USA : LG Electronics Network Attached Storage www.lge.com

Universal Remote Control, Inc. : PSX-2 Personal Server www.universalremote.com

Multi-Room Audio Video Product of the Year

Crestron Electronics, Inc. : PAMP-4X100 Processor Amplifier www.crestron.com

Remote Technologies, Inc.: MRP-64 Multi-Room Control Processor www.rticorp.com

Security Product of the Year

Benolli smart systems : Door Station touch www.benolli.com

Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement : Kwikset SmartCode with Home Connect www.bdhhi.com/accesscontrol

SVAT Electronics : SN500-4CH-002 www.defender-usa.com

Software Application of the Year

Crestron Electronics, Inc. : WorldSearch www.crestron.com

eLifespaces : Home Theater Assistant: Designer Lite www.elifespaces.com

Homemanageables : HM Control www.homemanageables.com

Speaker System of the Year

Paradigm Electronics Inc. : Paradigm Special Edition Series www.paradigm.com

Structured Wiring Product of the Year

Crestron Electronics, Inc. DM Cable www.crestron.com

Home Automation, Inc. : Cellular Communication Center (C3) www.homeauto.com

Motorola : Motorola SBG6580 SURFboard Wireless Cable Modem Gateway www.motorola.com

Video Component of the Year

Crestron Electronics, Inc. : ADMS Intermedia Delivery SystemTM www.crestron.com

LG Electronics USA : LG Electronics Full HD 1080p Full LED Backlighting 240Hz LCD TV www.lge.com

LG Electronics USA : LG Electronics Network Blu-ray Disc Player www.lge.com

LG Electronics USA : LG Electronics Network Blu-ray Home Theater System www.lge.com

Runco : Runco QuantumColorTM; Q-750d www.runco.com

Video Product of the Year

Crestron Electronics, Inc. : DM-MD8X8 DigitalMediaTM; Switcher www.crestron.com

Optoma Technology, Inc. : HD8600 Home Theater Projector www.optomausa.com

Meridian America : Meridian 810 Video Reference System www.meridian-audio.com

Sanus Systems : Sanus Elements ELM410 10-Foot Pivoting HDMI Cable www.sanus.com

Sencore, Inc. : RadianceXETM; Video Processor www.sencore.com

Wireless Product of the Year

Crestron Electronics, Inc. : TPMC-3X Isys i/O®; 2.8; Handheld WiFi Touchpanel www.crestron.com

LG Electronics USA : LG Electronics Network Blu-ray Disc Player www.lge.com

Plantronics : Voyager Pro UC www.plantronics.com

Wilson Electronics : MobilePro Wireless Cellular Amplifier www.wilsonelectronics.com

SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR

Custom Home of the Year (installed price between $35,000 – $100,000)

Electronics Design Group, Inc. : Custom Touch www.EDGonline.com

Electronics Design Group, Inc. : Life Of Leisure www.EDGonline.com

Maxsystems, inc : West Hills www.maxsystemsla.com

Time Direct, Inc. : Cribari’s Cabana EnhancedLiving.com

Home of the Year (installed price up to $35,000)

eLifespaces : The Tides www.elifespaces.com

Home Theater/Media Room Project of the Year

1 One Sound Choice, LLC : Mr and Mrs Gorty www.onesoundchoice.com

DSI Entertainment Systems : Esquire House – Best Theater/Media Room www.dsientertainment.com

Hi-Tech Home : Hilarides Theater www.hitechhome.net

Hi-Tech Home : Moats Theater www.hitechhome.net

Innovation Award

DSI Entertainment Systems : Ware project – hidden motorized television www.dsientertainment.com

Electronics Design Group, Inc. : Beacon in the Night www.EDGonline.com

Electronics Design Group, Inc. : Old World Charm www.EDGonline.com

eLifespaces : The Tides www.elifespaces.com

Robert Saglio Audio/Video Design, Inc. : Green Life Smart Life www.robertsaglio.com

The Steven Style Group : 400 West Street www.dreamhometech.com

Integrated Security Project of the Year

Cybermation, Inc. : Scott & Kim Carlson Estate www.cybermationinc.com

eLifespaces : Retreat @ Kiawah www.elifespaces.com

Lighting Control Project of the Year

Electronics Design Group, Inc. : Beacon in the Night www.EDGonline.com

ForTech Solutions : Lion Gate www.fortechsolutions.com

eLifespaces : Retreat @ Kiawah www.elifespaces.com

Luxury Home of the Year (installed price between $100,000- $300,000)

DSI Entertainment Systems : Chatauqua – Luxury Home of the Year www.dsientertainment.com

Link Your House, Inc. : Luxury on the Lake www.linkyourhouse.com

eLifespaces : Retreat @ Kiawah www.elifespaces.com

Maxsystems, inc : Richwood www.maxsystemsla.com

Audio One : Trump Building Florida Condo www.audio-one.com

Multi-Room Audio Video Product of the Year

Cybermation, Inc. : Acres of AV www.cybermationinc.com

DSI Entertainment Systems : Fernald Point – Multi-Room AV www.dsientertainment.com

Electronics Design Group, Inc. : Classic Comforts www.EDGonline.com

eLifespaces : Retreat @ Kiawah www.elifespaces.com

Retrofit Project of the Year over $100,000

Cybermation, Inc. : Avon Dynasty Home www.cybermationinc.com

Custom Home Theater Systems & Automation : Ocean Front Guest House www.customhometheater.biz

Retrofit Project of the Year under $100,000

1 One Sound Choice, LLC : Mr and Mrs Gorty www.onesoundchoice.com

Electronics Design Group, Inc. : Custom Touch www.EDGonline.com

ForTech Solutions : Lion Gate www.fortechsolutions.com

SoundVision : Bonino Residence www.svsf.com Time Direct, Inc.

Retro California EnhancedLiving.com

Ultimate Home of the Year (installed price above $300,000)

DSI Entertainment Systems Fernald Point – Ultimate Home of the Year www.dsientertainment.com

Electronics Design Group, Inc.

Brookside : www.EDGonline.com

Electronics Design Group, Inc. : Classic Comforts www.EDGonline.com

Electronics Design Group, Inc. : Old World Charm www.EDGonline.com

TECHHOME

TechHome Integrator of the Year

DSI Entertainment Systems www.dsientertainment.com

Hi-Tech Home www.hitechhome.net

Sound Concepts www.mysoundconcepts.com

SoundVision www.svsf.com

TRAINING AND SUPPORT Training and Support Program of the Year

RH Strategic : Vantage Advanced Training Curriculum www.vantagecontrols.com

About EHX

Electronic House Expo, a Tradeshow Week magazine Fastest 50 event for five years running, is the fastest growing trade event of the $13 billion custom electronics industry. Held annually and sponsored by CEA’s TechHome Division, EHX attracts a large and dynamic audience of custom electronics integrators, retailers and allied trades to interact with leading suppliers of audio/video entertainment, digital convergence, networking and communications, comfort and control, and security and electrical products.

For more information, visit www.ehxweb.com.

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $165 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry.
More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships.
CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES – Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Digital Music Forum East
February 23-24, 2010, New York, NY
Greener Gadgets
February 25, 2010, New York, NY
EHX Spring 2010
March 24-27, 2010, Orlando, FL
CES on the Hill
April 20-21, 2010, Washington, DC
Digital Patriots Dinner
April 21, 2010, Washington, DC
LA Games Conference
April 29, 2010, Los Angeles, CA
CEO Summit and Board Retreat
June 16-19, 2010, Ojai, CA
CEA Line Shows
June 22-23, 2010, New York, NY
2010 SINOCES
July 8-11, 2010, Qingdao, China
2010 CEA Industry Forum
October 17-20, 2010, San Francisco, CA

The CES this year was held in Las Vegas (Nevada) from January 6th to the 10th – but you knew this already, otherwise you wouldn’t be here!

Hôtel de Las Vegas le jour

The C.E.S (Consumer Electronics Show) is the biggest gathering for the audio, video, photography, and electronics industry for both the general public and professionals.

One can easily say that the CES is to our industry as Mass is to church. This is the place to be to see and hear all about the break through equipment of today and tomorrow – it is an event not to be missed, and we were there.

Hôtel de Las Vegas la nuit

A few words on Las Vegas

It’s big and beautiful.
Big, not just in the humongous sense, it’s more than that; it is gigantic, immoderate, and exuberant.

Hôtel casino de nuit à Las Vegas en 2010

Constantly active, 24/7, as night comes along immense luminous panels light up on practically all main axes of the city. As a matter of fact, Las Vegas Boulevard is decorated with the most beautiful hotels and casinos of the city.

Hôtel de Las Vegas la nuit

The cleanliness and silent traffic are two of the aspects that struck me the most as I left the airport.

Diesel engines are reserved for buses and trucks, all other vehicles run gracefully on gasoline or are hybrid (although in minority) – but all sounds on main roads, just like at the exit of the airport, are muffled.
Everything is organized around getting the new-comer to his or her entertainment destination, i.e. casinos. Buses and cabs are permanently accessible.

Since the bus is only $6.50, as opposed to a $20 cab-ride for the same trip, you can imagine that it is the most popular mean of transportation. This generates long lines that never end at rush hour.
If you want to pay less, then you’ll be waiting and taking the bus.
If you want a cab, you will have to pay the price, but you are guaranteed a faster trip. In addition, there is the limo option for more comfort at $60. It’s as you want.

Same for food – it’s either 7 or 8$ for fast food, $ 20 at a main stream restaurant, or a $60 minimum for all other higher end restaurants.
Point being, rest assured – you will always have choice as long as you are responding to the omnipresent incentive to consume, especially when it comes to gaming and sex.

On the other hand, everyone is constantly being watched in the streets and through cameras – giving a safe feel to the place. The police are present, but discrete and effective.

Introduction to “my” CES 2010

The title says it all, not because I am trying to take credit for the show, but because this is the show as I saw it; the CES as I lived it for 4 days, on my feet 90% of the time.
This is all to say that there were many journalists on site, and each will present their views. I could bet that no two people will report on the same topics, or at least it will be approached from different angles – a great thing for readers eager for a variety of views and photos.

We were all there (millions of us) to check out hundreds of manufacturers gathered from all around the world to present their products. These ranged from simple iPhone and iPod accessories to more complex high tech solution systems for Mac and PC, automobiles, miscellaneous gadgets, photography equipment, 3D television, high end audio, and much more.

Don’t forget that for many of the exhibitors, this show was an opportunity to get out on the economic crisis that started in 2009. This was demonstrated in the fierce desire for many to push the boundaries and innovate.

How? Through colors, shapes, and an enthusiastic attitude.

Some should use this difficulty to their advantage to find a dose of inspiration… if you know what I mean.

Without a doubt, the current and future envisioned trends at the CES 2010 were clearly displayed:

• 3D television
• iPod/iPhone and accessories
• Wireless
• High tech multicolor accessories
• Laptops, netbooks, and ultra mobile PCs
• Data storage
• Battery solutions for mobile phones and computers
• GPS
• Environmental awareness and green products

I noticed a strong Asian representation (Chinese and Korean) in various areas such as the TechZone parc.

The Organization

Everything was thought out such that every visitor – whether a businessman, here out of curiosity, or a press representative – could easily navigate their way around and find exactly what they were looking for.

The Convention Centre was the “central nervous system”, where we could find most of the exhibitions and the press room over 3 floors.
There were free shuttle buses at our disposal from there to the Venetian or Hilton.

There were information desks all throughout the corridors and volunteers with yellow caps on which was written “Ask Me”.

It could not have been any easier.

What caught my attention

Note to the readers: some of the exhibitors distinguished themselves from others by their design, technical innovation, or audio performances (where it applied). To identify them, a particular tag was designated to them.
I forced myself to a neutral and childlike outlook on all the exhibitions. Without asking myself many questions, I was charmed by a number of products just from what they represented: nothing other than the enthrallment of discovery and the delight of a moment. It is with this outlook that I invite you to rediscover the endless corridors of the Las Vegas 2010 CES with me.

If you will, we will begin this “CES 2010 tour” with the letter A. It also happens to be the first of my favorites in the “innovation” category.

A.D.N Acoustics

Haut-parleurs ADN, Barcelone (Espagne)

This loudspeaker manufacturer came straight from Barcelona (Spain) to present us with an audacious and beautifully successful line.
It was their first Las Vegas CES participation and they were located at the corner of the hallway leading the press room on the 2nd floor of the Venetian.

Prix d'innovation au CES 2010

Not only was there technical conception extremely interesting due to the melted aluminum pieces they used that they then shaped into an interlocked stratum, but the sound was spot on. It would obviously be better to judge the sound in more favorable conditions, but the speakers have a really great potential.

Extremely detail oriented, the sound provided a beautifully balanced tone while also providing appreciably subjective dynamics. The stereo image was large and of realistic height – a rare quality in “show” conditions, especially for used electronics with nothing of a high end line. The CD player Raysonic, which we had the pleasure to test, did not especially enthrall us due to a lack of a large extent of dynamism and true tone qualities, but still, played well.

I am absolutely convinced that this manufacturer will be talked about all over the world, if I trust my guts; especially when having gone back on Sunday, I particularly wanted to listen to music on this piece.

ADN system

The people from ADN were extremely charming and considerate with all the visitors, patiently answering all the questions, and believe me, there were many.

Vue des pièces en aluminium non assemblées

Notice the particularity of each casted piece and the reproduced relief inside the speaker, all to effectively focus the stationary sound waves. This casket assembly guarantees an absolute rigidity, and therefore, leads to no or little energy loss – should’ve thought of it.

For a first, this is a master stroke, bravo!

Vue éclatée du squelette de l'enceinte acoustique ADN

A.D.N Acoustics

Web site : www.adnacoustics.com

Este fabricante de altavoces llegó directamente de Barcelona (España) para presentarnos una línea al diseño audaz y logrado; es su primera participación al CES, se situaban al ángulo del pasillo que llevaba a la sala de prensa al nivel 2 del Venetian.

No sólo la concepción técnica es de las más interesantes, por el uso de partes coladas en aluminio masivo, ajustadas entre ellas en forma de capas imbricadas, sino que el sonido es también a la cita, con serias reivindicaciones; sin embargo sería por supuesto necesario pasar por escuchas en situación más favorable, pero el potencial es real.

Muy detallado, en el contexto, el sonido presentaba no obstante un hermoso equilibrio tonal ofreciendo al mismo tiempo una dinámica subjetiva apreciable, oportuna, la imagen estéreo era amplia, y de una altura realista, cosa rara en “show”, sobre todo respecto al material electrónico utilizado, que no tenía nada de gama alta, en particular el lector de Cd Raysonic que habíamos tenido la oportunidad de probar y que no nos había entusiasmado; le faltaba entonces una dinámica ancha y de verdaderas calidades de timbre; no obstante sonaba bien.

Estoy íntimamente convencido de que se hablara pronto de aquel fabricante, si me fío a mi intuición del momento y el domingo antes de mi salida, fue uno de los lugares donde tuve ganas de escuchar música.

Los encargados de ADN fueron encantadores y atentos con todos los visitantes, quienes fueran, al contestar a todas las preguntas que se les planteaban y las había muchas, créenme.

Notaran la particularidad de cada pieza moldeada, tengan en cuenta al relieve reproducido dentro del recinto, esto con el fin de doblar eficazmente las ondas estacionarias, el cofre así ensamblado es avalador de una rigidez absoluta, así que casi no hay pérdida de energía; había que pensarlo.
El montaje en trípode sobre puntas en acero inoxidable es también una marca evidente de sensatez de que los diseñadores de ADN hicieron prueba en su voluntad de obtener el máximo de resultado.

Para una primera, es un acto magistral, bravo!

A.D.N Acoustics

Abraham De la Rosa
e-mail : info@adnspeakers.com
Web site : www.adnacoustics.com

Wisdom Audio

At Wisdom, we enter another level.
The main aim for the engineers at Wisdom Audio is to make the audio equipment disappear. Naturally, the speakers find themselves embedded in the wall for a perfect integration.

Vue de la pièce audio/video réalisée spécialement pour le show

We were able to judge the final product as the setup at the show was a simulation of how the speakers would be set in real life.
The drivers’ quality and the assembly of a variety of material appear to come together to provide a high sound quality.

Note the systematic presence of the “planar” type speaker for all the medium/high tones – a first.

The subwoofer has an elegant shape, with fine and profound lines. This allows it to be less visible if placed along a wall.

I discovered here a manufacturer that is resourceful and redefines cutting-edge technologies.

Here is the system that was present by Wisdom Audio:

The loudspeakers:
L100i (L/R)
C38i (center)
S90i (subwoofer)
L75 (surround; freestanding)

Le bloc fait des amplificateurs et filtre actif

The electronic ones:
SC-1 system controller
SA-1/2/3 amplifiers (pour alimenter les subwoofers et tous les autres haut-parleurs)

Vue de la partie arrière du set up

Total system price of all speakers and our matching electronics above was 76,500 USD.

If my budget allowed it, this is the kind of system I would gravitate towards. I love the idea; the application of the planar-type speakers associated with those mounted in line array mode, as well as the electronic integration, makes me think of a diffraction grating. It’s a great idea for both heat dissipation and the looks.

Mark, would it be possible to have a few words from your experience at the CES show this year?

We were pleased with the sound we achieved in the hotel suite and also the reaction of attendees, many of whom have never heard such performance from an in-wall system.

Kind regards,

Mark Glazier
President, Wisdom Audio
1572 College Parkway, Ste. 164
Carson City, NV 89706
Tel.: 775.887.8850
Fax: 775.887.8820
Cell: 203.915.8214
mark@wisdomaudio.com
Web site : www.wisdomaudio.com

Kwang Sung Electronics

Kwan Sung is a manufacturer of ultra flat cables, trademarked as WireTape.
They don’t limit their activity to cables as they also demonstrate an expertise in computer and audio wireless technologies.

Le câble WireTape qui a reçu le prix de l'innovation en 2010

The WireTape, recognized in the “innovation” category by the organizers of the show, is extremely flat, very sturdy and flexible at the same time, and is constructed of a combination of aluminum and self-adhesive. It can be used for practically all connections and is easily hidden as it can slide anywhere.

Vue en détail des différentes applications possibles

Nordost has a similar product, however, it is not self adhesive and has a steeper price, making it less accessible to the general public.

Kwang Sung Electronics

Unit 201 World Meridian Venture Center #1, 60-24 Gasan-Dong, Geumchun-Gu, Seoul, Korea
Seoul 153-801
Republic of Korea (South Korea)
Web Site : www.ksparts.com

Psyko Audio Labs Inc.

Coming to us from Calgary, this manufacturer has been distinguishing itself for the last couple of years by its particular headphone design.

casque d'écoute idéal pour les jeux et le cinéma maison

Casque d'écoute 5.1 de chez Psyko

Psyko was the recipient of the CES 2009 Innovation Award for this model. It has a wide range of applications, from video games, to listening to music, movie soundtracks in 5.1 DTS, online chat, etc…

Extremely comfortable, this headphone, made of little headphones, has many appealing attributes. Judge for yourself: lightness, comfort, complete sound immersion, independent volume and bass controls, absolutely adjustable to your head, and many more… it doesn’t brew coffee, but it almost could! ☺

Knowing that there are many of you that cannot afford a piece specifically dedicated to either music or movie watching with real-life-quality sound, Psyko offers you an elegant alternative. The sound quality is comparable to any high-end systems while being gentle on your wallet.

The icing on the cake – the whole system costs less than $300!

Trying the Psyko 5.1 headset means adopting it. I am not a big fan of videogames, but this experience has changed watching a movie in 5.1 DTS for ever.

Psyko Audio Labs Inc.

3553 31st St NW
Suite 271
Calgary, Alberta T2L 2K7
Canada
Web site : http://www.psykoaudio.com

pARTicular

Meuble audio video haut de gamme pARTIcular made in USA

Spectacular, clever, luscious, elegant, the list is not exhaustive; these pieces of furniture are truly remarkable.

mobilier design contemporain made in USA by pARTIcular

Modern Design Furniture, made in the USA by pARTIcular.
No, your eyes are not playing tricks on you, the name of this company is really spelled that way and it is not the only thing unique about this manufacturer of audio and video racks and furniture, far from it; it is rather where it all begins and this guy got it right, articulating his designs around a rare technical expertise.

Detailed view of the coupling / decoupling system of the shelves

Vue en détail du système de couplage/découplage des tablettes

The level of finish is exemplary and the detailed attention to the coupling and decoupling of the shelves is well thought through, logical, obvious.

Volkmar Druebbish, manager and designer, makes it a point of personal pride to conceive state of the art shelves and furniture as he believes that if one is going to put a piece of high quality equipment on a shelf, it should offer the absolute best level of performance possible. For this reason pARTIcular gets the prize for Innovation and Design.

Chatting with Volkmar he indicated that he discarded materials like glass, MDF and granite a long time ago after coming to the conclusion that their performance level was unsuitable for his purpose. He rather uses acrylic, wood and aluminum which resonances are far more easily controlled. He uses steel primarily to build the frames and carrying structures

Being an audio furniture manufacturer myself I was very interested and impressed by the workmanship from this designer. His logic, although different from mine, resonates true with me and we converge on the question of actual listening results.

Take a moment to go and visit pARTIcular’s website and learn more about them; many pictures and explanations will help you better understand the philosophy of the brand in a market that does not always fully care or understand. Luckily for them, we talk about it regularly and audio shows provide an opportunity for more visibility to make audio furniture a reality, just knowing how much of an impact an audio support can have, either coloring the sound or limiting dynamics. Only folks who have experimented broadly know how impactful the support will be, so give it a try for yourself and find out.

Spectacular, clever, luscious, elegant, the list is not exhaustive; these pieces of furniture are truly remarkable.

Modern Design Furniture, made in the USA by pARTIcular.

No, your eyes are not playing tricks on you, the name of this company is really spelled that way and it is not the only thing unique about this manufacturer of audio and video racks and furniture, far from it; it is rather where it all begins and this guy got it right, articulating his designs around a rare technical expertise.

Detailed view of the coupling / decoupling system of the shelves

The level of finish is exemplary and the detailed attention to the coupling and decoupling of the shelves is well thought through, logical, obvious.

Volkmar Druebbish, manager and designer, makes it a point of personal pride to conceive state of the art shelves and furniture as he believes that if one is going to put a piece of high quality equipment on a shelf, it should offer the absolute best level of performance possible. For this reason pARTIcular gets the prize for Innovation and Design.

Prix d'innovation au CES 2010

Chatting with Volkmar he indicated that he discarded materials like glass, MDF and granite a long time ago after coming to the conclusion that their performance level was unsuitable for his purpose. he rather uses acrylic, wood and aluminum which resonances are far more easily controlled. He uses steel primarily to build the frames and carrying structures.

Being an audio furniture manufacturer myself I was very interested and impressed by the workmanship from this designer. His logic, although different from mine, resonates true with me and we converge on the question of actual listening results.

Take a moment to go and visit pARTIcular’s website and learn more about them; many pictures and explanations will help you better understand the philosophy of the brand in a market that does not always fully care or understand. Luckily for them, we talk about it regularly and audio shows provide an opportunity for more visibility to make audio furniture a reality, just knowing how much of an impact an audio support can have, either coloring the sound or limiting dynamics. Only folks who have experimented broadly know how impactful the support will be so give it a try for yourself and find out.

Volkmar, would it be possible to have a few words from your experience at the CES show this year?

Hi Marc,
The show has been good to us with a few new accounts and overall wonderful response for our new isolation platform Triangle with luxury edition finish on a air-craft-grade aluminum, as well as our new entry-level loud-speakerstand Column.

We appreciate at your professional presentation and wish you all the best for 2010, especially health and joy.

Sincerely,

Volkmar Druebbisch

www.particular.com
druebbisch@yahoo.com
209-293-1188 office

pARTicular

Manager : Volkmar Druebbisch
888 Starry Night Lane
Rail Road Flat, CA 95248
United States
Web site : www.particular.com

Scaena Loudspeakers

We had met Alan and Scaena loudspeakers in New York in 2007 – and he remembered. It warmed my heart.

Set up de Scaena Loudspeakers, CES 2010

Alan, would it be possible to have a few words from your experience at the CES show this year?

I Marc,

Our system was our Model 3.2 system which is our entry level system priced at $54,000.00 US.

The system includes two (2) towers with 12 midrange drivers per side operating from 80 hz – 6000hz and has 9 ribbon tweeters per side, carrying 6000- 26000hz.

Scaena speakers close up

The supplied woofers are two (2) 18 inch drivers per side operating from 16hz to anywhere from 80 -110 hz depending on set up and the challenges presented by each room.
The room we have at the Venetian is particularly difficult because of the split level and the room dividing railing.

The lower portion of the room is too small to accomodate both the towers and woofers without placing the listening seats too close ( 3-4 feet away) to the towers.
The top portion is likewise too small to accomodate both the towers and woofers without placing the listening seats too close ( 3-4 feet away) to the towers.

Amplificateurs Mc Intosh et Scaena speaker

We compromise by putting the woofers at the back of the lower tier of the room and the towers at the back of the upper portion of the top tier – resulting in a problematic 20 foot spacing
between woofers and towers and a resultant lag that we are able to blend into the towers and adjust via our supplied DSP crossover device.

We are able to adjust gain, slope, timing, phase and frequency response of the woofers via our supplied DSP system that only impacts the signal running from our DSP crossover to the supplied woofer amplifier that produces 1400 wpc at 4 ohms.

This allowed us to provide and demonstrate acceptable sound but not to really demonstrate the full capabilities of the system.

We also used the McIntosh 2301 monobloc amplifiers on the towers at 300 w/channel.

Source was the dCS Scarlatti system.

Cabling was Nordost Odin.

The rack was provided by Stillpoints.

Best Regards,

Alan Eichenbaum

My opinion

This is a dream system, composed of all the best technologies of the current market. I agree on the set up of the room: every show room has its own difficulties and CES is no exception.

However, the size of the room allows for a pleasant experience on two levels; and even smaller than desired, these spaces provide for an enjoyable experience.

I found the demo sounds of Scaena relatively good, with a noticeable sweet spot, a pretty narrow stereo image, but especially, I noticed a lack of vocal definition – quite unusual for this type of loudspeaker. As pointed out by Alan, they tried to compromise sound due to the size of the room; therefore, it should play ten times better in normal circumstances.

This being said, Mc will always be Mc, having a certain “romantical” side. It would not have been my top choice for the demonstration, especially associated with a “full” DCS in the back. It is like accelerating and breaking at the same – at least, that is my point of view.

Scaena Loudspeakers

Manager : Alan Eichenbaum
10059 NW 1st Ct
Plantation, FL 33324
United States
Contact manager : alan@audiotweakers.com
Web site : www.scaena.com

CES 2010 part II is available : http://magazine-hifi.info/ces-2010-part-2/

Information

Las Vegas CES 2010

CES organisation : http://www.cesweb.org

This article as been written by Marc Philip independent reviewer to www.magazine-hifi.info and www.magazine-audio.com, all rights reserved, copyright 2010, texts and photos are the property of the author, under liscence commons:
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/byncnd/2.5/ca/.
Have nice day and enjoy your listening.

IDMA Lays Foundation for a Successful 20th Year

Kicks off 2010 with a new name, website, media gallery,
20th Anniversary event and more.

LAS VEGAS, NV, Jan. 27, 2010

– The International Digital Media Alliance (IDMA) today announced a number of firsts, including the finalization of the alliance’s name change from DVDA (DVD Association) to IDMA.

While the DVDA has been a proud fixture on the digital media scene since its name was first adopted in 2000, the IDMA name better reflects the alliance’s efforts in expanding its mission to promote best practices and excellence in the entire digital media market, rather than limiting the organization to just the DVD market.

In conjunction with the name change, IDMA has also established its new, final URL www.TheIDMA.org.

The new website will feature a number of innovative developments including the IDMA Preferred Provider Network, which will serve as a directory of IDMA-approved vendors in the areas of compression, authoring, programming, QC, tools, media supplies, and other digital media related goods and services.

The new site will also house the IDMA Digital Media Gallery, which will feature a video gallery for IDMA members to upload and display their digital media trailers or demo reels in high quality. As an added value to members, IDMA is finalizing a transaction engine that will allow for the sale and full-length delivery of videos previewed from trailers which have been uploaded by members.

This will provide all IDMA members with a store front presence for their digital content.
Furthering the goal to educate both the industry it serves as well as its consumers, IDMA has also begun work on the IDMA MediaPedia; a comprehensive online encyclopedia listing important digital media facts and information that will allow easy creation and editing of any number of interlinked web pages by IDMA members.

In celebration of IDMA’s 20 years of service to the digital industry, IDMA also announces its 20th anniversary Excellence Awards event, “Twenty Years of Excellence,” will be held in May, 2010 in the Los Angeles area.

The event will feature a host of important technology presentations on the subjects of publishing digital media in all its forms, and will include tabletop demos from the association’s many technology partners, IDMA members, and special sponsors.

It will also provide a special session with all of the CDIA, DVDA, and IDMA executives who have presided over the association, recalling its growth from humble beginnings to the association’s present form. It will also include special 20th anniversary Excellence Awards, recognizing important landmarks in digital media over the past 20 years.

“2010 marks an important milestone in the life of the IDMA,” said Bruce Nazarian, IDMA President. “While we have been associated with optical disc media our entire life, the IDMA has expanded its mission to include digital media in all forms, both on-disc and off.

We anticipate another 20 years of service to the media industry, promoting best practices and excellence in digital media production.”

About The IDMA

For 20 years, the International Digital Media Alliance (IDMA) has served to assist developers and educate the public on new and developing digital platforms.

The alliance continues to grow, and has expanded its web presence providing developers, vendors and consumers with the latest information and relevant news feeds through its website at : TheIDMA.org.

CONTACT:
Bruce Nazarian
IDMA
(702) 948-0443
president@TheIDMA.org

Discover a new sight of hifi music.

Hello,

I am Cayetano, from ADN Acoustics.

I´m glad to inform you that after meeting you at CES in Vegas we are having several publications.

We´ll be in March in Heathrow High Fidelity Show.
Also we´ll be in Honk Kong at Av show 2010 hk August. It´s a pleasure for me to invite you to see our stand.
We are coming up with new and outstanding products from INNOVA series.

We are now in process of selecting important exclusive dealership agreements, so please do no hesitate to contact with my ADN Team for further information in case you are interested in becoming the first distributor for ADN in your geographic area.

Our best satisfaction is to know that every single person that would listen our “secret” speakers, would congratulate our job. It´s being a long way in R&D to develop this new technology. Our path to find the purest sound have just started. We welcome you to walk with us since the very beginning, it will be our pleasure.

Best regards,

Cayetano Castellano
Business Developer
+34 647 57 68 57
www.adnacoustics.com

ADN loudspeaker

ADN web site : www.adnacoustics.com

SUCCESSFUL 2010 CES SETS OPTIMISTIC TONE FOR INDUSTRY; MAJOR CES INNOVATIONS INCLUDE TABLETS, APPS, NETBOOKS, 3DTV AND SMARTPHONES

Global Technology Companies Make Exhibit Plans for the 2011 International CES

Arlington, VA, January 26, 2010

- The 2010 International CES®, which concluded January 10 in Las Vegas, featured the world’s most innovative new technologies, from android products and apps to tablets, eReaders, netbooks and smartphones.
As a result of the resounding success from the 2010 CES, exhibit space sales for the 2011 CES are already tracking ahead of 2010, with the 2011 International CES scheduled January 6-9 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“The 2010 International CES featured a record number of innovative products and raised the bar for the next generation of consumer technology,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. “Due to the phenomenal success of the 2010 CES, we are seeing more companies sign up for the 2011 CES each day. We’re already exploring new TechZones and special exhibit areas for 2011, so that we can showcase the entire technology ecosystem. With more than 120,000 attendees, including 5,000 media, analysts and bloggers, CES is simply largest global platform for consumer technology product launches.”

“The quality of attendees at the 2010 CES was excellent; Sharp, like most exhibitors, is far more interested in seeing the « right » people during the show, not in how many people come to see us,” said Judah Zeigler, associate vice president, retail and consumer marketing group, Sharp Electronics Corporation. “Not only was our display extremely busy, but the people who came were genuinely interested in purchasing our products; in other words, they were true members of the trade. CES was truly the perfect springboard to what we are hopeful will be a strong 2010.”

“There is no doubt, this year’s CES was one of the best ever for D-Link,” said Daniel Kelley, senior director of marketing for the computer networking leader. “Our wide array of new solutions for the digital home – media players, home monitoring, energy efficiency products and Wi-Fi connectivity – not only drew huge crowds to our booth, but earned enormous media coverage and a ton of awards.”

More than 20,000 new products were announced at the 2010 CES, including the products listed below, which generated tremendous buzz throughout the industry. Several companies listed had such success at the 2010 CES, they have already made plans to expand their exhibit space for the 2011 International CES.

New products announced at the 2010 CES include:

Asus Eee PC Touch Series tablet
Boxee Box by D-Link
Dell’s Streak tablet
enTourage eDGe
Ford myFord Touch interface
Freescale Semiconductor Smartbook tablet
Innovative Converged Device (ICD) Vega and Ultra Android Tablets
Intel Reader
Kodak Pulse Digital Frame
Lenovo Hybrid IdeaPad U1
LG 15” OLED TV
Motorola Backflip Android-powered smartphone
Notion Ink’s Adam with NVIDIA’s Tegra 2 and Pixel Qi
Panasonic 152″ 3D TV
Parrot AR.Drone
Pocket Radar
Samsung world’s first transparent touch active matrix (AM) OLED display MP3 player
Saygus VPhone
Sharp’s QuadPixel technology
Skype on Panasonic and LG flat panel TVs
Sony’s Dash
Sony’s partnership with Discovery and IMAX for 3D network
Sprint’s 4G Network
Syabas Popbox
Tivit Mobile ATSC DTV adapter
Toshiba CELL TV with gesture technology
ZOMM mobile phone leash
Tablets were among the major trends on the 2010 CES show floor with noteworthy tablet product announcements from Asus, Dell, enTourage, Freescale Semiconductor, HP, ICD, Lenovo, Notion Ink and Sony.

News on product launches from the 2010 International CES can be found in the Exhibitor News section of www.CESweb.org as well as in the Media Coverage section of the website.

The 2011 International CES will be held in Las Vegas Jan. 6-9, 2011 and registration will begin this summer.

About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $165 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships.CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES – Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Digital Music Forum East
February 23-24, 2010, New York, NY

Greener Gadgets
February 25, 2010, New York, NY

EHX Spring 2010
March 24-27, 2010, Orlando, FL

CES on the Hill
April 20-21, 2010, Washington, DC

Digital Patriots Dinner
April 21, 2010, Washington, DC

LA Games Conference
April 29, 2010, Los Angeles, CA

CEO Summit and Board Retreat
June 16-19, 2010, Ojai, CA

CEA Line Shows
June 22-23, 2010, New York, NY

2010 SINOCES
July 8-11, 2010, Qingdao, China

2010 CEA Industry Forum
October 17-20, 2010, San Francisco, CA