Nexus Audio Systems will feature the X-1 & X-2 Expansion Controllers for the award-winning C-6 Multi-Zone A/V Controller at the Electronic House Expo (EHX) Spring 2006. The X-1 controls Zones 7-12, and the X-2 controls Zones 13-18.
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There can be little doubt that the residential install market is set to grow significantly over the coming years. Up until now, custom install and home automation has been almost exclusively concerned with the high-end of the residential market – but that is changing. Property developers, house builders and forward thinking home-owners are all waking up to the benefits of what might be called the ‘digital lifestyle‘. In fact, the market is expanding on all fronts – from the consumer looking for a simple ‘out-of-the-box’ home cinema system to the well-heeled businessperson realising their dream of a completely automated home.
For those bold and willing enough to make the commitment, the residential market also represents a great opportunity for the commercial installer. However, simply applying commercial market expertise to the residential arena will not be enough to guarantee success. Selling into the residential market requires a change of emphasis and approach in order to reap maximum reward.
Erno: “This is where the niche is for the installers, the large commercial installers will need some time to switch, or maybe they may never will.
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Crestron has unveiled several new automation products at the ISE in Brussels. And I had a chance to see it. Yes!
They include new lighting control system a fully expandable entry-level multi-room audio system, as well as the new TPMC (Touch Panel Media Centre) series which integrates touchpanel control with embedded PC functionality.
Among the new range is the iLux CLS-C6 integrated zoned lighting system which can control six lighting zones and 6 groups of blinds or curtains. Crestron claim that the iLux CLS-C6 ican be used for either a new house or retrofit application. It can also be used to replace numerous switches and dimmers on the wall avoiding the confusion of which switch activates which light fittings. It completely centralises the lighting, blind and screen controls so that users no longer need to search for the right switch plate or fumble through trial and error to find the right combination of light settings. The iLux CLS-C6 enables user-preset lighting scenes.
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Gefen‘s new DVI and HDMI All-Fiber cables solve the problem by supplying all-fiber components bundled in a durable cable that protects data during its travels from source to HD display, resulting in brilliant, uncorrupted imagery on the receiving end, even when extended hundreds of feet in length.
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SpeakerCraft introduces the European range of easy-to-fit universally compatible multi-room control keypads at the ISE 2006.
Specifically designed and engineered to fit all European back-boxes, the International Keypad facilitates both the mechanical and feature-set requirements of multi-room control around the world.
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KEF‘s model CiFTD combines hidden installation with rear effects sound guality
KEF has announced the addition of a new speaker to its impressive Custom Installation Series line-up. Model CiFTD, is a stylish motorised dipole surround sound speaker, combining unobtrusive installation with an ability to create stunningly realistic background effects.
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Following a year of growth, Kaleidescape, a provider of entertainment servers, announced the further expansion of its European presence. For this Kaleidescape Europe Limited – a wholly-owned subsidiary company – started. Also new relationships with key distributors in the region were announced.
According to the European Information Technology Observatory, the European consumer electronics market is growing dramatically, with a new max of 54.2 billion Euros in 2005. To capitalize on this strong growth, Kaleidescape created a dedicated subsidiary headquartered in London. The subsidiary will act as the European headquarters for the company, providing sales and support resources for the region.
Additionally, Kaleidescape has added new distributors on the continent including Audio Video Generation in France, Image Vertriebs GmbH in Germany and Tower Systems in Italy. These companies join Kaleidescape’s current distributor in Switzerland, Genesis Technologies, and further strengthen the company’s European operations.
Source: Kaleidescape
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KEF’s new Custom Installation Series flagship model Ci9000ACE brings the company’s patented ACE technology to in-wall speaker systems.
Utilizing 165 mm MF and 19mm HF drivers mounted in a Uni-Q array and two 165 mm LF units in a sealed enclosure, the Ci9000ACE provides outstanding sound quality, with notably extended frequency response from the LF units, thanks to ACE technology. The proud brushed aluminium front baffle comes supplied with three grille options; white grille assembly overhanging front baffle, black grille assembly inset from front baffle and paint-able white steel grille overhanging front baffle. Suggested retail price is expected to be around £600 (EUR 880) each.
The in-wall Ci Series 9000ACE from KEF is a innovative new advance into custom installed loudspeakers. The 165mm (61â„2″) Uni-Q® driver array brings out the full emotional depth and texture of vocals, whether sung, shouted, spoken or whispered – hardly surprising, since it’s exactly the same unit as you’ll find on the XQ series. On either side, a matching pair of long throw bass drivers with ultra-low distortion motors for low frequency response that’s as lucid as it is gutsy – and thanks to KEF’s Acoustic Compliance Enhancement technology, (ACE) what you actually hear is a level of bass extension that’s normally only obtainable with much larger speakers.
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KEF has announced the the new Ci3-80QT to the brand’s Custom Installation Series line-up. Available from December 2005.
The Ci3-80QT is an exceptionally quiet motorised 3-way, 4-driver system, incorporating KEF’s 75 mm acclaimed Uni-Q(R) drive-unit array along with two 75 mm LF units in a sealed enclosure. Finished in white, designed for in-ceiling applications and mounted in a rectangular flush baffle, the Ci3-80QT represents the finest solution for those wanting unobtrusive, neat and ultra-quiet retractable custom installation speakers. Suggested retail price is expected to be around £250 (EUR 365) each.
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Media servers were popular last week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Media server are computers with a lot of storage that are connected to a home network so consumers can gather movies, music, and pictures in one place and play them back on any machine connected to the network. Unlike Media Center systems with photo, music, and DVR capabilities, these systems only store DVD content for playback through a home theater, although music support is expected later in 2006.
Kaleidescape of Mountain View was showing off a mother of a media server at CES. This Kaleidescape has 5.5 terabytes of storage on 12 disk drives. That’s enough to store 7,500 CDs or 825 DVDs.
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