by Bob Archer | Aug 14, 2026 | Blog
The countdown to CEDIA Expo 2026 is now in full swing.
KMB Communications, along with the rest of the technology integration industry is busy preparing for the show that takes place in Denver on Sept. 1-4.
With about two weeks to go before the show floor opens and everyone working hard to finish up booth designs, product details, travel itineraries, and their dinner plans, let’s take a few minutes to see what news has the tech community talking.
This week’s news roundup comes from ESPN, Bloomberg, LinkedIn, The Listening Chair, and eCoustics.
KMB Communications Home Technology News for Aug. 10-14
Starting KMB’s look at residential technology news is a post from the enthusiast website eCoustics.
The post outlines what’s been going on over the past year with American Audio & Video’s distribution agreement with Armour Home. In a surprisingly honest statement in the post, Charlie Henderson, the new managing director for Armour Home, admits that his company is not getting enough support in the U.S.
To read more about Armour Home and its brands Q Acoustics, QED, and Goldring, and the current situation, check out the story from eCoustics.
The next home tech item comes from The Listening Chair. The website recently posted a review of the affordable Darlington Labs MP7B Phono Preamplifier. The author split the review in two parts to cover the differences in performance between moving coil (MC) and moving magnet (MM) phono cartridges with part one focused on MC cartridges.
The read part one of the $569 phono preamplifier review, click here.
Wrapping up KMB Communications’ look at tech news from the home technology industry is a post from Bloomberg on Apollo agreeing to a $2.6 billion deal with the New York Yankees.
The connection to the technology integration market may not spring to mind at first glance, but Apollo Funds is the entity that recently completed an acquisition of Emerald, the owners of CEDIA Expo, CE Pro, Commercial Integrator, and Security Sales & Integration.
While it’s unlikely that Expo attendees will see Aaron Judge playing drums with the CE Pro All Star Band, it could be said the editorial team at CE Pro is playing on the same team with the Yankees slugger.
National and Global Electronics News
This news item comes from outside of the world of electronics, but an electronics manufacturer is a part of the story.
ESPN is reporting that LA Clippers player Kawhi Leonard had a sponsorship deal with a bankrupt banking company that is now under investigation by the National Basketball Association (NBA).
The league is investigating Leonard’s deal because it circumvents the NBA salary cap structure. The story from Pablo Torre also finds that Leonard had a sponsorship agreement with the manufacturer Daktronics, the company that designed, “The Halo Board” display system.
Most people outside of Gen Z and probably a decent portion of Gen Z have somewhat of a jaded view of social media and influencers. LinkedIn says that some social media creators may have a more difficult time making money from YouTube, which may give some of those detractors some satisfaction.
The post says that starting in February, YouTube content creators will need 8,000 hours of viewing time on their videos over the course of 12 months or 20 million Shorts views in 90 days to join the YouTube Partner Program.
YouTube’s current policies require 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 hours of video views within a year. The current requirement for the review of Shorts is 10 million over 90 days the story points out.
Wrapping up KMB Communications’ weekly tour of electronics news is another item from LinkedIn.
The social media site reports that “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” had the third-best second weekend in box-office history, bringing in $145 million in U.S. revenues. LinkedIn adds that the Tom Holland-led movie is the biggest movie so far in 2026 making over $1 billion globally in its first 12 days.
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by Bob Archer | Aug 14, 2026 | News, Quantum Media
CEDIA EXPO 2026 – MR #201
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Quantum Media Systems Demos New XDR5-8K Video Wall System at CEDIA Expo 2026
True 8K multi-stream processing, enhanced 0.9mm pixel pitch, studio-reference imaging and turnkey integration establish a new benchmark for luxury residential entertainment.
LOS ANGELES, CA — August 13, 2026 — Quantum Media Systems returns to CEDIA Expo with the XDR5-8K, its next-generation video wall system purpose-built for luxury residential environments. Combining true 8K performance, an enhanced 0.9mm pixel pitch, advanced multi-stream processing, studio-reference imaging and comprehensive turnkey support, the XDR5-8K expands what homeowners, designers and integrators can expect from large-scale residential video walls.
CEDIA Expo attendees can experience the XDR5-8K in Room 201, where Quantum will present an immersive home cinema demonstration featuring native 8K content delivered by Kaleidescape’s new 8K media player. Surrounding the visuals will be TPI Aerospace’s Movement immersive audio system, engineered specifically for direct-view LED displays. Together, the technologies will demonstrate how reference-quality image and sound can converge to faithfully reproduce content as filmmakers intended.
“At Quantum, our goal has always been to bring the standards of professional cinema into the home while making these sophisticated systems practical for integrators to deliver,” says Ken Hoffman, founder and CEO of Quantum Media Systems. ““The XDR5-8K represents a significant leap in immersive imaging, combining true 8K performance with the flexibility to transform how homeowners experience movies, sports, art and entertainment on a grand scale.”
True 8K Without Compromise
At the heart of the XDR5-8K is Quantum’s advanced Visual Media Server, a next-generation processing platform engineered to support multiple simultaneous native 8K video streams without downscaling. Unlike conventional display processing that can reduce image resolution when handling multiple sources, the Visual Media Server preserves full 8K image fidelity while displaying multiple 8K streams, or any combination of 4K and 8K content, within fully customizable window layouts.
The capability dramatically expands the possibilities for luxury entertainment spaces. Homeowners can simultaneously follow multiple live sporting events, combine entertainment with security feeds, display digital artwork, game, or create personalized visual environments while maintaining the intended quality of each source.
The XDR5-8K’s 0.9mm pixel pitch further enhances detail and close-up viewing, creating smooth, pin-sharp imagery suited to both dedicated theaters and multipurpose entertainment environments. The CEDIA demonstration will showcase these capabilities with native 8K content from Kaleidescape, giving attendees the opportunity to experience the system with an uncompromised 8K source.
Studio-Reference DCI Imaging Comes Home
Image performance extends well beyond resolution. Drawing on Quantum’s experience designing systems for professional post-production and cinema environments, the XDR5-8K delivers studio-reference color accuracy, including precise primary and secondary color reproduction. Its Digital Cinema-compliant performance brings professional imaging standards into luxury residences, preserving the contrast, color and image fidelity of the original content.
A Multi-Faceted Home Entertainment Centerpiece
The XDR5-8K also moves beyond the traditional role of a display. Through the integrated Visual Media Server, custom graphic overlays, interactive widgets and control interfaces can appear directly on the video wall. The display can therefore serve as both an entertainment centerpiece and an intuitive interface for the connected home. Additionally, sports, gaming, digital art, security feeds, videoconferencing sessions and other content can all become part of a customized visual experience, making the XDR5-8K one of the most highly versatile video walls on the market today.
Closing Deals with New Visualization Feature
Quantum is also extending the XDR5-8K experience to the earliest stages of a project through its integrated visualization platform. Before construction begins, integrators can create highly realistic renderings of the complete entertainment environment, including the video wall, loudspeakers, lighting, seating and furnishings, allowing homeowners to experience the proposed space before it is built. The visualization capability helps integrators communicate complex design concepts, accelerate client approvals and align expectations among homeowners, designers and other project stakeholders before critical construction and installation decisions are made.
Turnkey Support from Design Through Commissioning
While the XDR5-8K expands the technical and creative possibilities of residential video walls, Quantum has designed its delivery model to reduce the complexity traditionally associated with implementing them. Rather than requiring integrators to coordinate multiple suppliers for engineering, configuration, installation and calibration, Quantum manages the process as a complete turnkey solution.
Each XDR5-8K installation includes factory engineering, custom system configuration, professional calibration and commissioning, along with on-site spare display modules for rapid serviceability, remote diagnostics and ongoing system support. This end-to-end approach gives integrators the ability to deliver sophisticated video environments with greater efficiency and confidence while helping ensure predictable performance throughout the life of the system.
“We consider ourselves part of the integration team,” Hoffman says. “Our role extends beyond providing the display. We want to help our dealers deliver an extraordinary experience from the first design conversation through installation, calibration and long-term ownership.”
Experience the XDR5-8K at CEDIA Expo
CEDIA Expo attendees can experience the XDR5-8K in Room 201, where native 8K content from Kaleidescape’s new 8K media player will showcase the system’s image fidelity, color accuracy, contrast and cinematic performance. TPI Aerospace’s Movement immersive audio system, engineered specifically for direct-view LED displays, will complement the XDR5-8K to create a complete luxury cinema experience.
Attendees can also experience Quantum technology at the Kaleidescape Booth #3706, where an impressive 18-foot-wide Quantum LED wall will be on display.
Demonstrations will run throughout the show, giving integrators, designers and luxury home technology professionals multiple opportunities to experience how Quantum’s turnkey LED wall solutions are redefining premium residential entertainment.
For more information, visit www.quantummediasystems.com.
Decades of Innovation
Quantum Media Systems, owned by Ken Hoffman and Cesar Guerrero, brings more than 20 years of experience designing, engineering, and facilitating studio-grade digital cinema technology for professional screening rooms, commercial theaters, and private cinemas. Traditionally focused on two-piece projection systems, over the past five years, Quantum Media Systems has shifted its attention to developing and integrating Fine Pitch LED walls, leading to the creation of the XDR5-8K Video Wall System.
About Quantum Media Systems
Quantum Media Systems specializes in creating incredible image displays and has significantly contributed to the early development of 4K, High Dynamic Range, and now 8K and 16K image enhancement technologies. QMS has more than 20 years of experience in designing, engineering, and facilitating Studio-Grade Digital Cinema Technology in Professional Screening Rooms, Commercial Theaters, Super Yacht Salons, and Private Residential Environments. For more information, visit www.quantummediasystems.com.
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by Bob Archer | Aug 14, 2026 | News, Wall-Smart
DENVER, COLORADO (August 2026) – WALL-SMART returns to CEDIA Expo with its broadest collection of new flush-mount solutions to date, expanding its portfolio across virtually every major smart home category. At Booth #1911, the company will debut architecturally integrated mounting solutions for the latest control interfaces, security devices, networking products, and HVAC controls. These additions reinforce WALL-SMART’s continuing mission to help systems integrators conceal technology without compromising performance or design.
Known for delivering precision-engineered mounting solutions that transform smart home devices into seamless architectural details, WALL-SMART continues to introduce custom mounts for newly released technologies from the industry’s leading manufacturers.
This year’s introductions include flush mounts for the latest touchscreens from Crestron, Control4, and Savant, as well as new solutions for round wireless access points, the PoEWit WS-4 keypad, the Airzone smart thermostat, and the company’s innovative Universal Flush Mount for Dome Cameras. Together, these additions expand WALL-SMART’s growing ecosystem of architecturally integrated mounting solutions, giving integrators even more elegant, installation-friendly ways to preserve the clean lines of today’s luxury interiors while maintaining full device functionality.
One of the highlights of the exhibit is WALL-SMART’s new Universal Flush Mount for Dome Cameras, a single-platform solution engineered to simplify security installations while delivering the refined, paintable flush finish expected in premium residential and commercial environments. Compatible with a wide variety of dome cameras through support for multiple body sizes and two-, three-, or four-hole mounting configurations, the innovative design reduces inventory requirements, simplifies specification, and provides greater flexibility when equipment changes during a project, all while preserving microphone performance and enabling precise camera alignment for optimal coverage.
“As technology continues to become a defining element of luxury homes, integrators need mounting solutions that evolve just as quickly,” says WALL-SMART Co-CEO Galia Ben-Dor. “Our goal is to give our partners elegant, installation-friendly solutions that keep pace with the industry’s newest products while preserving the architectural integrity homeowners expect.”
Expanded Flush-Mount Solutions for Today’s Leading Smart Home Technologies
WALL-SMART continues to expand its portfolio with precision-engineered flush mounts for many of the industry’s newest products. New solutions support the latest touchscreens from Savant (5.9-, 8-, and 10-inch models), Control4 (8- and 11-inch touchscreens), and Crestron (8- and 10-inch touchscreens), delivering a true flush finish while preserving full functionality. Additional introductions include flush mounts for round wireless access points, the PoEWit WS-4 keypad, and the Airzone smart thermostat, giving integrators more options for creating clean, architecturally integrated smart home environments.
NEW Universal Flush Mount for Dome Cameras
As security technology becomes increasingly visible throughout luxury homes, WALL-SMART introduces its new Universal Flush Mount for Dome Cameras—a single-platform solution designed to simplify specification and installation while delivering the seamless aesthetic today’s homeowners expect.
Compatible with the vast majority of dome cameras through support for multiple body sizes and two-, three-, or four-hole mounting configurations, the Universal Flush Mount reduces inventory requirements and provides greater flexibility when equipment changes during a project. An integrated sound grille preserves microphone performance, while built-in height adjustment ensures precise camera positioning for optimal image quality and coverage. Ideal for luxury residences, hospitality, executive offices, and other design-conscious environments, the Universal Flush Mount enables integrators to deliver high-performance security without compromising interior design.
Architectural Integration Without Compromise
Every WALL-SMART mounting solution is custom-designed and engineered to preserve the performance and serviceability of the technology it houses while delivering a clean, paintable, flush finish that virtually disappears into the surrounding architecture. By reducing visual clutter without sacrificing functionality, WALL-SMART helps integrators meet homeowners’ growing expectations for technology that complements rather than competes with the home’s architecture and interior design.
Where to See WALL-SMART Custom Flush Mounts at CEDIA Expo 2026
CEDIA Expo 2026 attendees can see WALL-SMART’s latest technology concealment solutions at Booth #1911. For more information about WALL-SMART, its growing list of manufacturer partnerships and products, and to view installation videos, go to wall-smart.com.
About WALL-SMART Ltd.
WALL-SMART is the leading designer and manufacturer of custom flush ceiling and wall mounts for smart home devices, including tablets, touchscreens, Wi-Fi access points, security cameras, voice assistants, and more. Dedicated to providing cutting-edge concealment solutions for technology in new and existing homes, WALL-SMART inspires homes that are both technologically advanced and exceptionally beautiful. A wide range of products, combined with simple installation and worldwide shipping, poises WALL-SMART as a valuable smart home resource for home systems integrators, home builders and contractors, architects, and designers.
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by Bob Archer | Aug 14, 2026 | Kordz, News
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Blustream to Debut 14 New and Updated Products at CEDIA Expo 2026
Blustream showcases integrated AV distribution with full family of solutions, including live IP300 and ACM1000 demonstrations, an exclusive PROSync 4K/120 preview, and the launch of BLUNet platform.
DENVER, Colo. (August 2026) — Blustream is coming to CEDIA Expo 2026 with a simple message: We believe the dealer should remain in control of the system they design, the products they choose, and ultimately the experience they deliver to their customer.
At Booth #3211, Blustream will showcase its largest collection of new products and technology ever presented at a U.S. trade show. Those products include the flagship IP300 AV-over-IP platform, the new ACM1000 Advanced Control Module, an exclusive live preview of the next-generation PROSync 4K/120 AV-over-IP platform, and the introduction of BLUNet, an entirely new network management category for Blustream.
But CEDIA Expo is about more than launching products.
The residential integration market is changing quickly. Systems are becoming more connected, networks are becoming more important, and dealers are being asked to integrate more technologies than ever before. At the same time, consolidation throughout the industry continues to push integrators toward increasingly closed ecosystems.
Blustream is taking a different approach.
Our job is not to tell a dealer what control system, loudspeaker, amplifier, network platform, or other technology they need to use. Our job is to build products and partnerships that give them more options and make those products work together.
Open Integration, Live on the Show Floor
That philosophy will be on full display at CEDIA Expo with three live partner integrations featuring ELAN, AVA, Sonance, and Blaze Audio.
ELAN will provide live control of a Blustream AV-over-IP system, demonstrating how dealers can integrate Blustream video distribution directly into an established residential control environment.
AVA will control Blustream’s MV41 4×1 HDMI multiview switcher, giving dealers the ability to combine up to four HDMI sources onto a single display using customizable layouts including PIP, PBP, dual, triple, and quad views. The MV41 supports 4K UHD 60Hz 4:4:4 video, seamless switching, HDMI loop-through, downscaling, and HDR-to-SDR conversion.
Sonance, through its Blaze Audio brand, will demonstrate real-world residential installation applications of Dante using Blustream’s Dante onboarding products, showcasing how integrators can seamlessly deploy and manage Dante in everyday systems in partnership with Sonance’s Blaze Audio product family.
“Open integration isn’t about putting a bunch of logos on a compatibility page,” says Eric Randt, General Manager, Blustream US. “It’s about giving dealers options. They know their customers, they know their projects, and they know the products they trust. Our responsibility is to give them tools that make those products work together, not create roadblocks that force them further into one ecosystem. Everything we are bringing to CEDIA Expo this year comes back to that idea.”
IP300 and ACM1000: Building on a Proven AV-over-IP Platform
At the center of the booth will be Blustream’s IP300 series, its flagship multicast AV-over-IP platform delivering virtually latency-free, one-frame 4K 18Gbps HDMI distribution across a standard 1Gb managed network.
The scalable platform distributes video, audio, bidirectional IR, RS-232, and USB/KVM over standard copper infrastructure, with SFP connectivity available for longer fiber runs. Interoperability with Blustream’s Dante-enabled IP350 products gives dealers another layer of flexibility when projects require networked audio alongside video distribution.
Joining IP300 is the ACM1000 Advanced Control Module, released earlier this year.
ACM1000 takes the familiar Blustream AV-over-IP management experience and moves it forward with new hardware, a quad-core processor, enhanced system management, and significantly expanded automation capabilities.
Dealers retain one-touch configuration and a drag-and-drop interface with video preview while gaining 24/7 scheduling, enhanced source and display control, simultaneous switching, advanced presets, receiver grouping, and configurable macros triggered by schedules, GPIO, or API commands.
The result is more than an AV-over-IP configuration tool. ACM1000 gives dealers a platform to manage, automate, troubleshoot, and control increasingly complex systems.
A First Look at What’s Next: PROSync
CEDIA Expo attendees will also get an exclusive first look at PROSync, Blustream’s next-generation AV-over-IP platform currently in development.
PROSync is being designed around where residential video is heading, supporting 4K video at 120Hz and 8K video across a standard 1Gb network. The roadmap also includes multiview capabilities, routed USB, and Ethernet, bringing AV and data distribution together on a common platform.
CEDIA Expo will be the first opportunity for U.S. dealers to see PROSync operating live and get an early look at the direction Blustream is taking its AV-over-IP technology.
Introducing BLUNet
Blustream will also introduce BLUNet, a new product category focused on network management.
The network has become the backbone of the modern residential system. AV distribution, control, audio, remote management, and countless connected devices all depend on it, yet dealers are often forced to manage those technologies through separate platforms.
BLUNet represents Blustream’s first step toward bringing greater visibility and management of that infrastructure into the wider Blustream ecosystem.
The goal is straightforward: make systems easier to deploy, easier to understand, and ultimately easier for dealers to support after the installation is complete.
Additional BLUNet product and availability information will be announced during CEDIA Expo.
Innovation That Solves Dealer Problems
Beyond the headline products, Blustream will showcase one of the broadest portfolios it has ever brought to CEDIA Expo, including new intelligent power-management products, network amplifiers, Dante solutions, multiview products, and signal-management tools.
Blustream’s expanding smart-power portfolio is a good example of the company’s approach to product development.
Today’s rack looks dramatically different than it did even a few years ago. Large components have increasingly been replaced by compact devices, PoE-powered products, USB-powered accessories, and equipment running from a collection of low-voltage wall-wart power supplies.
Blustream believes the infrastructure around those products needs to evolve too.
Its intelligent power-management solutions give dealers the ability to consolidate power, monitor connected equipment, schedule and sequence devices, remotely cycle individual products, and in certain applications automatically recover an unresponsive device.
Combined with cloud-based monitoring through Blustream’s integration with the Xyte Device Cloud, these products aren’t simply about creating a cleaner rack. They are about helping dealers diagnose problems faster, reduce unnecessary truck rolls, and deliver a better long-term service experience to their customers.
New four- and eight-channel network matrix amplifiers will expand Blustream’s multi-zone audio offering, while new Dante converters provide practical ways to move between traditional analog audio and Dante/AES67 networks.
The common thread across all of it is simple: Build products that solve real problems for integrators.
Blustream US Continues to Invest
CEDIA Expo 2026 also represents another major step in Blustream’s investment in the United States and specifically, the residential integration channel.
Since establishing Blustream US Inc., the company has continued building its operation from Mendota Heights, Minnesota, expanding its U.S. team and developing a nationwide network of sales representatives, distribution partners, and technical resources.
“We aren’t coming to CEDIA Expo simply because it’s another trade show on the calendar,” states Randt. “We are here because we believe in this channel and the dealers who built it. We’ve invested in people, inventory, partnerships, support, and new technology because we intend to be here for the long haul. CEDIA Expo is an opportunity for us to show the industry just how much Blustream has changed, how much we have invested, and where we are going next.”
That growing U.S. infrastructure is designed to give dealers something equally important to the products themselves: Access to people who can help.
From system design and product selection through deployment, troubleshooting, and long-term support, Blustream US is continuing to build a local organization backed by the resources and engineering capabilities of the global Blustream team.
See Blustream at CEDIA Expo 2026
Visit Blustream at Booth #3211 at CEDIA Expo 2026 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver to experience IP300 and ACM1000, see the first live U.S. preview of PROSync, explore the new BLUNet category, experience Blustream’s latest smart power, Dante, amplification, and signal-management products, and meet the growing Blustream US team.
For more information, visit www.blustream-us.com.
About Blustream
Founded in Melbourne, Australia, Blustream develops advanced AV distribution and system solutions for residential and commercial integration.
Blustream’s approach to product development is heavily influenced by the integrators who use its products every day. The company’s portfolio spans AV over IP, HDBaseT, HDMI distribution, Dante and AES67 audio, amplification, multiview and signal management, control, networking, and intelligent power management.
With operations and resources across Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union, and a global distribution network reaching more than 75 countries, Blustream combines international engineering and product development with local sales, training, and technical support.
At its core, Blustream’s philosophy remains simple: give integrators more tools, more flexibility, and more freedom to build the right system for the project.
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by Bob Archer | Aug 14, 2026 | Apex Technologies, Meridian Audio, News
CEDIA Expo 2026 Booth #4415
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Apex Technologies Debuts Complete GUDE Systems Power Portfolio at CEDIA Expo 2026
First-ever showcase of the full GUDE Systems line gives integrators a comprehensive range of intelligent power distribution, protection, monitoring, and management solutions from Apex.
Denver, Colo. (August 2026) — Apex Technologies marks a major milestone in its relationship with GUDE Systems at CEDIA Expo 2026, presenting the complete GUDE Systems power portfolio for the first time at the Apex exhibit, Booth #4415. The showcase brings together GUDE’s intelligent power distribution, protection, environmental monitoring, and outlet-level control solutions as part of Apex’s expanding ecosystem of power and luxury cinema systems.
Apex has been introducing the residential integration market to GUDE Systems and its approach to intelligent power for several years. CEDIA Expo 2026 represents the next stage of that effort and reflects Apex’s continued investment in the two disciplines that form the foundation of every high-performance entertainment system: clean, intelligent power and reference-quality audio and video. From centralized power management and remote diagnostics to immersive audio, user-friendly cinema control, creative lighting, and innovative loudspeaker systems, Apex provides integrators with a comprehensive resource for designing virtually any residential power or luxury home cinema project.
“For high-performance home entertainment systems in particular, power is not simply a supporting component. Reliable, properly managed power can play an essential role in system performance, uptime, equipment protection, and long-term serviceability,” says Apex Technologies owner Ryan Donaher. “As residential systems incorporate more networked devices and increasingly sophisticated lighting and AV technologies, integrators also need greater visibility into the infrastructure supporting those systems. By offering a full family of GUDE Systems products, along with others in the Apex portfolio, integrators can select solutions appropriate to the requirements of each project while working with Apex as a single trusted resource for intelligent power.”
A Complete GUDE Systems Power Ecosystem for Residential Integration
Expo attendees will see at Booth #4415 GUDE Systems’ broad range of power solutions, including UL-approved IP-addressable PDUs, environmental monitoring, outlet-level control, and series-mode permanent surge protection in the line’s 1020 series. Along with Apex’s own power products, like the Apex Power Hub, Powered by Control Envy, the expanded GUDE Systems line gives integrators a choice of products for power protection, regulation, monitoring, and intelligent management across virtually any residential installation.
Apex’s Full Power and Performance Showcase at CEDIA Expo 2026
The GUDE Systems debut is part of Apex Technologies’ broader CEDIA Expo 2026 showcase of premium residential technologies spanning intelligent power, immersive audio and video, cinema control, creative lighting, and loudspeaker innovation. Key highlights at Booth #4415 include:
- New enhancements to the Apex Power Hub, Powered by Control Envy, including Secure Shareable Web Proxy technology for encrypted remote access to supported device interfaces, expanded network discovery, and enhanced remote monitoring and diagnostics.
- Demonstration of a new shareable interactive online demonstration platform for the Apex Cinema Hub, Powered by Control Envy. This industry-first feature allows integrators to put the Cinema Hub user interface experience directly into a prospective client’s hands before a system is installed. Using a browser-based interface, clients can experience the platform’s intuitive approach to controlling projectors, processors, lighting, content sources, and video playback.
Elsewhere on the CEDIA Expo show floor, technologies available through Apex will be demonstrated in several high-performance environments, including
- TPI Aerospace Movement Audio Technology for DVLED walls with Quantum Media Systems’ XDR5-8K Extreme LED Wall in Demo Room MR201HPA
- new Meridian Audio Reference loudspeakers, the DSP750 with Image Elevation technology, and the DSW15 15-inch active in-room subwoofer at the Just Video Walls exhibit, Booth #3000
- ProtoPixel creative digital pixel lighting within Sony’s immersive home theater demonstration at Booth #2120.
Where to See Apex Technologies at CEDIA Expo 2026
Visit Apex Technologies at Booth #4415 during CEDIA Expo 2026 to experience the latest innovations in intelligent power management, immersive home cinema, and integrated residential technology. Go to www.apex-tech.us for more info and contact info@apex-tech.us to connect with the team.
About Apex Technologies
Founded in 2020, Apex Technologies distributes cutting-edge audio-video and power management products from manufacturers at the highest end of the market. Brands include Meridian Audio, TPI Aerospace, Bel Air Cinema, ProtoPixel, 360 Power Quality, Innovolt, GUDE Systems and HDANYWHERE. Apex works tirelessly behind the scenes from project conception through installation and beyond to ensure that its partners can go about their business with ease. Visit apex-tech.us to learn more.
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