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NAD Shows New Distribution Amp for CI Channel at ISE

January 31, 2019 by Ted Leave a Comment

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NAD Electronics, the specialty manufacturer of primarily custom integration products, announced today it will show a new multi-channel distribution amplifier targeted squarely at the custom integration channel at next week’s Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show in Amsterdam. Called the CI 8-120 DSP, this amp is packed with attractive features in a compact, easy-to-install package.

See more on the NAD CI 8-120 DSP amp…

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Filed Under: General Topics

Pending Home Sales Decline for 3rd Month in a Row

January 31, 2019 by Ted Leave a Comment

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In a result that was not expected by most industry analysts, contract signings to purchase previously owned homes dropped in December for the third month in a row. The news is widely viewed as yet another indicator of a housing industry slowdown, along with declining affordability and rising housing and mortgage costs.

See more on this drop in pending home sales…

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Filed Under: Economic Trends, News, Statistics Tagged With: economy, housing, pending home sales

I Smell a Scam

January 31, 2019 by Ted 2 Comments

Photo of Foxconn's Terry Gou & Scott Walker

The headline caught my attention immediately – “Exclusive: Foxconn reconsidering plans to make LCD panels at Wisconsin plant.” This story, from the highly respected Reuters News Agency, follows a series of articles on Foxconn’s growing business struggles in the wake of a decline in sales to Apple. But it immediately raised a red flag with me…

See why I question Foxconn’s motives…

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Filed Under: Asian Connection, Brands, Financial, Manufacturers, Strategy Tagged With: Donald Trump, Foxconn, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Scott Walker, Terry Gou, Tony Evers

Strata-gee Visits Russound: Steeped in History, Streaming into the Future

January 31, 2019 by Ted Leave a Comment

Photo of Russound CEO Charlie Porritt in his office
Gimme an “R”…

I arrived at my destination, Amtrak’s South Station in Boston, right on time. As I approached the doors to exit the station, my eyes suddenly focused on a shocking scene. Not only was there a torrential downpour – that was not a surprise, it had been raining as I departed New Jersey early that morning as well – but added to that downpour were gale force winds. It was like something out of a cheesy Hollywood disaster movie. I saw debris flying by horizontally, people struggling with popped-inside-out umbrellas as they attempted to fight the winds and stinging rain to remain on their feet.

Just then, my cell phone rang. It was an irrepressably jovial Charlie Porritt, CEO of Russound, telling me cheerfully he was only a couple of blocks away and would be there to pick me up in a couple of minutes. I pushed the disconnect button and said out loud to no one in particular – “I’m not going out there!”

See my trip to Russound with lots of photos…

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Filed Under: Brands, Management, Strategy Tagged With: Charlie Porritt, Colin Clark, Russound

Foxconn Cuts 50,000 Jobs as iPhone Pain Continues

January 23, 2019 by Ted Leave a Comment

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., the Apple, Inc. primary supplier better know as Foxconn, has cut more than 50,000 jobs as the pain from the dramatic drop in iPhone sales is taking its toll on the company. Not only that, but the company has fallen short of hiring goals to which it previously committed to the State of Wisconsin – losing major tax credits for this year.

Worse yet, the outlook for the near future, doesn’t look to improve any time soon.

See more on Foxconn’s trouble…

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Filed Under: Financial, Manufacturers, News, People Tagged With: Apple, employment, Foxconn, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., iPhone, Terry Gou

James Loudspeaker is Jammin’

January 23, 2019 by Ted Leave a Comment

James Loudspeaker came out with multiple announcements this week that give a strong indication that the company is growing. Not only has the manufacturer of high-quality residential and commercial architectural and landscape products added a new President, but also a new Director of Marketing and even announced a new headquarters and production facility in Nevada.

See more on James Loudspeaker growth in this announcement…

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Filed Under: Management, Manufacturers, News

Latest Data Increases Concerns of Economic Downturn

January 23, 2019 by Ted Leave a Comment

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New data from multiple sources are increasing economists concerns of an economic downturn within the next two years – perhaps even later this year. The latest readings on consumer confidence/sentiment and existing home sales show sharp downturns, sparking new debates on the real health of the economy.

See more on what data is rattling economist’s…

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Filed Under: Economic Trends, News, Research, Statistics, Survey Tagged With: consumer confidence, Consumer Confidence Index, consumer sentiment, existing-home sales, recession, University of Michigan

Nielsen: Americans’ Love for Music is ‘Unwavering’

January 17, 2019 by Ted Leave a Comment

Researcher Credits Audio Hardware for Helping ‘Catapult Engagement’ & Consumption

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New research from Nielsen reinforces an important point for those of us in the residential home entertainment systems – no matter what the platform, Americans have an ‘unwavering love for music.’ File this report in the “Good News” department.

See the surprising resiliency of music…

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Filed Under: Consumer Trends, Industry Trends, News, Research, Tech Trends Tagged With: digital media, digital music, downloading, downloads, music, Nielsen, streaming, streaming audio, streaming video

TCL Launches 8K QLED & Audio Solutions at CES

January 16, 2019 by Ted 2 Comments

TCL show booth

TCL, a leading global TV brand out of China, launched several new A/V products at CES 2019, including new higher end 8K QLED¹ TVs with AI, a whole new range of headphone products, and new home theater soundbars. These products not only expand their assortment, they expand their market position with higher end solutions and advanced technologies.

See more on TCL’s impressive CES launches…

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Filed Under: Associations, Manufacturers, Marketing, News, Products, Shows & Events, Tech Trends Tagged With: 8K, CES, CES 2019, headphones, soundbar, TCL

Apple Supplier Foxconn Hit Hard by iPhone Sales Drop

January 16, 2019 by Ted Leave a Comment

Taiwan’s GDP Declines Due to Apple Cuts

Photo: Nikkei

We have followed Foxconn for years now, first picking up on them in 2012 when news had emerged that a significant Apple supplier was having problems with employees committing suicide – eventually forcing the company to install ‘suicide nets’ on their taller factories and offices to help thwart further suicide attempts. Foxconn has continued on to become one of Apple, Inc.’s largest iPhone supplier of parts and assembly.

Foxconn rode the rising iPhone wave, but what about now?…

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Filed Under: Asian Connection, Brands, Financial, Management, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point, Tech Trends Tagged With: Apple, Foxconn, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.

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