Events

Top 9 CES Small Talk Cliches
After attending many CES's, Chuck Schneider advises integrators to beware of small talk. Here are the most common small talk cliches you'll hear while in Vegas.

Panasonic Debuts Life+Screen AX800 4K UHD LED LCD TVs
Available for pre-order for spring delivery, Panasonic's new 2014 Life+ Screen AX800 Series 4K Ultra HD LED LCD TVs feature smart technology in 58- and 65-inch models.

Sharp WiSA-certified Universal Player Streams Uncompressed Audio, Video Wirelessly
The Sharp Universal Player, a 2014 International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards Honoree in the High Performance Home Audio category, can play CDs, SACDs, DVDs and Blu-rays and transmits uncompressed sound at 24-bit/96kHzきろへるつ all without the cable clutter.

Thiel Audio TM3 Bookshelf Speaker Features New Design Approach
Thiel Audio is debuting at CES 2014 its TM3 2-way bookshelf speaker that employs a reimagined industrial design that emphasizes sleek, modern lines while adhering to the acoustic principles of reduced diffractions and extreme rigidity. Inside, the TM3 has a proprietary 6.5-inch cast basket woofer and a 1-inch tweeter.

Krell Debuts 7 Class A iBias Amplifiers at CES
Krell's new iBias line offers seven amplifiers with Class A design, built-in Ethernet for remote monitoring, and power ratings that range from 175 watts to 575 watts.

SIM2 Sets US Dates for World Road Show
The US leg of SIM2's invitation-only World Road Show kicks off in Miami on July 23-26, followed by stops in Los Angeles (August 20-22) and New York City (September 3-5).

Pro Audio Associates Cooks Up LG Ultra HD Business at Open House
Distributor Professional Audio Associates hosts 200 integrators at its 6th annual open house showcasing new LG TV line, including the new 84-inch Ultra HD unit.

WyreStorm Adds HDBaseT Training Nationwide
WyreStorm is launching an HDBaseT training program that gives integrators an overview of the technology and the company's new HDBaseT products.

Capitol Holding 2-Day Training on Leading Technologies
The Capitol Sales Learning Institute will on March 13-14 hold eight classes covering leading audio, energy management and remote control technologies that are proving to be a boon to installers.

InfoComm Announces CTS Exam Changes
Alterations to certification tests reflect shifts in focus in A/V industry.