GoldenEar Technology continues their methodical line expansion, further building on founder Sandy Gross’ latest speaker design philosophies. For CES 2015, GoldenEar announces their new Triton Five Tower speakers and what looks to be a gut-rumbling, lease-breaking subwoofer with four 12-inch drivers and 1,600 watts of power.
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At CES, TiO Not Only Turns it On – But They Turn it Up As Well
Anuva Automation’s TiO division held a meeting at CES 2015 Monday evening with its national sales force to deliver an important message – they have arrived…and they can prove it. TiO (which is short for Turn It On) has had a long and, at times, troubled history – which has caused some in the industry to question its viability. And it was this question mark that the company sought to permanently erase from the doubters’ minds.
See how TiO made their case at CES with its national sales team… [Read more…] about At CES, TiO Not Only Turns it On – But They Turn it Up As Well
Samsung Launches New SUHD TVs
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the undisputed global leader in TVs and other key products, launched its CES 2015 press conference in a pattern familiar to those of us who have attended them over the years. But there was one moment in this carefully scripted presentation this year that caught our attention…a moment unlike any other we’ve experienced before at a Samsung presentation. It was a moment when the company actually sounded a touch…defensive.
See what happened during the Samsung presentation that surprised us… [Read more…] about Samsung Launches New SUHD TVs
LG Conveys Cool Confidence, in OLED and More
Starting off press day at CES 2015 with a bang, LG Electronics, Inc. seemed to us to convey a decidedly cool confidence. In the past, LG could be defensive…often struggling to emerge from the shadows of its larger rival – Samsung.
But this year, LG was confident and optimistic… [Read more…] about LG Conveys Cool Confidence, in OLED and More
Milton Moves to Krell
Krell announced today that John Milton has joined the company as its Western Regional Sales Manager. Krell said it was “excited” to make this announcement and that Milton’s appointment is effective immediately.
See more on this move by Krell… [Read more…] about Milton Moves to Krell
AudioControl’s Director Series Amps Now Offer More Control
AudioControl has expanded the capabilities of its popular Director Series amplifiers in ways sure to please integrators. The company says that through a new software upgrade, the D4400 and D3400 now allow integrators to engage more zone-by-zone control than ever before.
See more on this significant product upgrade… [Read more…] about AudioControl’s Director Series Amps Now Offer More Control
Soon to be Resident on Russound Products – Spotify
In a conference call with the press last Thursday, Russound executives proudly announced that they have closed a deal to offer Spotify streaming music content in Russound products. Spotify, one of the two most popular music streaming services in the United States, has very high international demand, Russound says – noting that this new agreement will help stimulate global demand for Russound products.
See more on Russound’s deal with Spotify & why its significant… [Read more…] about Soon to be Resident on Russound Products – Spotify
TiO Expansion Continues – Now Shipping TouchLite 4 Lighting Control
Turn It On (TiO), a division of Anuva Automation, announced this week that it is now shipping their TouchLite 4 Lighting Control pad. The announcement is significant for multiple reasons – not the least of which, the TL 4 is its first device that expands the TiO system beyond its original audio foundation.
But the news is significant for other reasons as President Mike Anderson shares with us… [Read more…] about TiO Expansion Continues – Now Shipping TouchLite 4 Lighting Control
On Eve of Trial, Savant & Crestron Settle Lawsuit
BREAKING NEWS
We’ve learned today that the long running legal battle between automation giants Savant Systems and Crestron Electronics has been settled on the eve of the case going to trial. The suit was originally filed in September 2010 by Savant Systems, LLC, which alleged that Crestron Electronics, Inc. had – amongst other things – engaged in a variety of anti-competitive and unfair trade practices. Crestron denied Savant’s allegations and launched their own countersuit alleging that Savant had – amongst other things – engaged in tortious interference with contractual relations; and, unfair & deceptive acts in the conduct of trade.
Scheduled to go to trial in January, the parties have now settled the matter… [Read more…] about On Eve of Trial, Savant & Crestron Settle Lawsuit
The Revolving Door for Managers at Kaleidescape… Spins Again
Imagine, if you will, working at a company serving a channel in which yours is the only significant participant with no major competitors – you own the segment. Not only that, but dealers love your product, the press sings holy hosannas over the quality and performance of your line, a major [legal] black cloud is behind you, and the future appears to be bright. Must be an idyllic existence…right?
At Kaleidescape, Inc., the industry’s most prominent brand of media servers, it appears to be an idyllic existence only if you are one of the two founders – Michael Malcolm and Cheena Srinivasan. For other top managers, the pressure must be constant, as there appears to be a spinning revolving door – or so it would seem as we learn again this week of more top managers exiting the company.
