by KMB Communications | Nov 16, 2022 | Leon Speakers, News
The new sound-inspired collection features limited-run art prints, exclusive merchandise, and a new Artist Edition line of the popular Ente Soundtile—all coming to Leon’s new online store.
[Ann Arbor, MI] – Known for its innovative products and creative approach to the audiovisual industry, Leon Speakers celebrates its 25th anniversary by launching a new artist collaboration with renowned visual artist Chris Saunders. The Leon x Chris Saunders Soundwave Series collection features a new set of Artist Edition grilles for the Ente SoundTile, exclusive 25th anniversary merchandise, and a limited-run set of art prints—all launching on the new online Leon Store. Dealers and consumers alike can celebrate with Leon by purchasing these collection exclusives online and having them delivered directly to their doors.
Saunders’ Artist Edition Ente Soundtile for Sonos Amp, a wall-mounted product that combines art with audio by concealing speakers and amplifiers behind a perforated metal speaker grille with an artwork screen printed on top, is available with four unique Soundwave Series mandala designs as well as an iconic lion mandala—all created by Saunders. 
Both the SoundTile and exclusive 25th anniversary merchandise line featuring Saunders’ lion are available now at leonspeakers.com. A limited run of Saunders’ Soundwave Series art prints is also currently available exclusively to Leon dealers and will launch online to the public beginning Black Friday—November 25, 2022.
“For 25 years, Leon has focused on the intersection of art and audio, and we’ve partnered with numerous artists to elevate our own creativity and inspire new approaches to design,” says Leon founder and president Noah Kaplan. “What struck me about Chris Saunders’ artwork was his attention to both the super fine details and the bigger subject matter in his pieces. Working closely with him throughout this collaboration reminded me of interactions in our industry, as collectively we aim to deliver a powerful customer experience while making sure every detail is accounted for. We are excited to share this collaboration and celebrate our 25-year milestone with our clients, customers, and friends through Chris’s captivating artwork.”
Saunders’ Leon-exclusive Soundwave Series features four new prints, each inspired by a different genre of music. Signed, numbered and dated prints of “Sound Flower,” “Sound Prayer,” “Sound Mandala,” and “Sound Spore” are available individually 
or as a set, with a limited total of 44 copies each. Each 24″ x 24” four-color silkscreen piece is printed in Ypsilanti, Mich. on BFK Rives Printmaking Paper by VG Kids.
“I really wanted to create a series that was a visual expression of sound, shape, and symmetry,” says Saunders of the new series. “I did a lot of research on sound mandalas and visual shapes that were created from the result of a certain frequency being played.”
You can learn more about this collaboration by checking out our exclusive interview with Chris on our Leon Speakers blog and behind-the-scenes video documenting the project.
Following its launch, the new Leon Store will be updated regularly with new items, new artwork, and limited-edition collections, including Leon’s newly published Brand Book, which is slated for release early next year.
About Leon Speakers
Leon brings a creative approach to the AV industry by designing and manufacturing customizable speakers and technology concealment solutions that enhance the sound and style of any space. For over 25 years, they have been a leader in the conversation on merging design with technology, creating innovative products that serve both the Residential and Commercial markets. Learn more on the Leon Speakers website.
All products, product names, trademarks, and registrations mentioned are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Media Contacts
Agency Contact:
Katye McGregor Bennett, KMB Communications
(406) 446-1283
[email protected]
Company Contact:
Carolyn Ceccoli
Sales & Marketing Director, Leon Speakers
(734) 926-4092
[email protected]
by KMB Communications | Oct 22, 2022 | LiquidView, News
Select members of the press invited to witness spectacular views of the Fall colors in Central Park while learning how visual content is transformed into digital art with stunning realism during invitation-only event on the 32nd Floor of the JW Marriott Essex House New York this weekend.
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK – LiquidView creates the most beautiful views imaginable from anywhere with a revolutionary platform that displays feature film-quality scenery from around the world. The San Francisco-based company offers a high-resolution virtual window system that can be mounted to any wall surface with architectural details to simulate an actual window and an exclusive library of views of what one could see outside.
This weekend, LiquidView cinematographers will capture Fall colors at their peak in Central Park, during a continuous 24-hour recording session taking place in a stunning terrace suite on the 32nd floor of the JW Marriott Essex House New York. There, the team will stay on location around the clock to capture the vibrant scenery of the changing season from this amazing hotel property; the city awakening and progressing through the day, then descending into night; the subtle shifts in sunlight and cloud structure; all shot from a premier suite to provide a unique perspective of Central Park and New York City in all its glory.
To achieve the ultra-premium quality and realism of its Central Park video footage, LiquidView will use high-end, feature film-grade Sony Venice 2 cameras — the same ones reportedly used by filmmaker James Cameron for Avatar 2, the sequel to the highest-grossing movie of all time. The team’s National Geographic-level cinematographers will conduct the shoot from the outdoor terrace to capture the best view possible of this sensational time of year. The outcome, thanks to the level of artistic and technical expertise involved in the video production, will be exclusive video footage that when displayed on LiquidView Virtual Windows, transports viewers to another place and time.
One of the most unique aspects of the Virtual Window is that content is time-synchronized to the viewer’s local time of day for utmost realism. For example, a LiquidView Virtual Window installed in a hotel suite in London at 4 pm showing Central Park footage will see the footage as if the Window was in New York City. Views will shift subtly as days become gradually longer or shorter, and an “easter egg” might appear briefly, such as horses galloping by, in some scenes for added value.
“Given the growing demand for healthier indoor environments in which occupants can commune easily with natural surroundings, LiquidView’s Virtual Window offers a solution for spaces that may be void of windows or suffer from bleak scenery,” says LiquidView CEO and filmmaker Mitch Braff.
Recognizing the importance of health and well-being to hotel staff and guests and high-end residences alike, LiquidView Virtual Windows can quickly transform an underutilized room into a relaxing, restorative Wellness space.
“Once people experience the remarkable look and feel of the LiquidView Virtual Window they naturally tend to think of ways our Virtual Window might enhance or transform rooms in their home or business,” Braff adds. “We see it as an opportunity for businesses to maximize usage of more square footage and for homeowners to change their view as they choose, for entertainment that also offers health & wellness benefits.” 
Select members of the press are being offered an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the techniques, technologies, and artistry required to capture the essence of the city. The LiquidView Fall Colors Captured in Style viewing event is by invitation only and takes place this weekend on the 32nd floor in the Central Park Terrace Suite at the JW Marriott Essex House New York. While there, members of the press can learn more about LiquidView’s unique cinematography process and how the Virtual Window works while enjoying a spectacular view of NYC’s Fall colors at their peak from an exclusive view not many get to enjoy.
Space is limited to 8 pre-registered and confirmed guests per day. Openings are currently available for Saturday 10/22 between 6:00-10:00 pm — with champagne and light hors d’oeuvres being served — or Sunday 10/23 between 2:00-6:00 pm. RSVP now for this exclusive sneak-peek event by emailing [email protected].
To learn more about LiquidView, its unique Virtual Window, and the variety of scenery available for display, visit www.theliquidview.com.
About Leon LiquidView
LiquidView creates the most beautiful views imaginable from anywhere – available to anyone with a team of creatives, engineers, and architects. With a team of former Sony, Google, Cisco, and Tesla talent, LiquidView is transforming architecture, interior design, and AV through its stunning virtual windows for residential and commercial spaces. Learn more at www.theliquidview.com or by following @liquid.view on social media.
About JW Marriott Essex House New York
Ideally located facing Central Park, minutes from Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, Fifth Avenue, and midtown NYC, the JW Marriott Essex House New York caters to leisure and business travelers alike. The hotel’s architecture and art deco decor preserve the building’s rich history with curated art, delicate flourishes, geometric carpet patterns, silver leaf wall coverings, crystal lamps and chandeliers, reflecting the glamour of the fashionable art deco era. With Central Park as the hotel’s front lawn, guests have access to the breathtaking grounds and are encouraged to explore through an exclusive Essex House curated tour. Recently reimagined hotel rooms and family suites boast Art Deco designs, smart technology, connecting rooms and luxury amenities such as plush bedding, marble bathrooms and views of NYC. The hotel also offers a distinctive collection of premiere suite accommodations, including the JW Terrace Suite, Central Park Terrace Suite, and Presidential Suite. Each features multiple spacious bedrooms, lavish living areas, ornate, spa-style bathrooms, Art Deco craftsmanship, and private terraces with stunning views of Manhattan and Central Park. JW Marriott Essex House has been classified as a New York Historical Hotel since 1931. The iconic “Essex House” rooftop sign was installed in 1932 and has since become a fixture of the city skyline.
LiquidView Media Contact
KMB Communications, Katye McGregor Bennett, (406)446-1283 or [email protected]
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by KMB Communications | Oct 13, 2022 | Home Technology Association, News
HTA expands its reach and forges alliances with prestigious associations to bridge the gap between the design-build and integration communities.
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Home Technology Association (HTA)—the resource for the most qualified and professional home technology integrators—celebrates its fifth anniversary this year. The HTA created the first and only standard of excellence for home technology integration firms in 2017, giving the best-qualified technology integrators a prestigious certification and endorsement developed to differentiate exceptional firms. Since then, HTA has fulfilled its purpose as a badge of quality and to help homeowners get consistently first-rate technology experiences.
In those five years, HTA has grown, expanding its reach significantly. Today, hundreds of HTA Certified integrators in the US and Canada now reap the rewards of the HTA Certification distinction, utilizing it in their marketing efforts to differentiate and elevate their firms. HTA Certified firms have access to valuable sales and marketing tools, industry partner outreach, ongoing education, and more.
The Home Technology Association has also forged alliances with prestigious associations and organizations from adjacent trades, including AIBD (American Institute of Building Design), ASID (American Society of Interior Designers), IDS (Interior Design Society), NAHB (National Association of Home Builders), NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry), and NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association). These alliances help bridge the gap between the design-build and integration communities and make HTA Certified integration firms the go-to resource for interior designers, architects, builders, and specifiers. HTA’s ongoing education and content contribution to these trade associations creates a more natural and easily navigable pathway from their membership to HTA Certified integration firms and HTA Supporting Brands. It is also helping to build member confidence in specifying technology into projects and partnering with the right integrator for each project.
“What really drives us is doing everything in our power to change how integrators are brought to new construction and remodeling projects. Integrators decry being brought to the project too late to do their best work, and we all know how nobody wins when this happens. The HTA is serving as the bridge association between the best integrators and architects, interior designers, and contractors, educating them on why it is in their best interests to engage a qualified integrator at the earliest stage in their process and as often as possible,” says Josh Christian, Home Technology Association CEO.
Also of note is the significant success of the HTA Supporting Brand program, with more than 50 of the top smart home technology manufacturers on board supporting their mission. HTA Supporting Brands have the unique opportunity to speak to the top integration firms and designers, architects, builders, and specifiers via HTA’s social media, email campaigns, webinars, and other digital marketing activities. The HTA is currently accepting additional Sponsoring Brands in all product categories.
“We are very proud of what the Home Technology Association has accomplished in five short years. The need for a standard of excellence for integration firms was clear to us, and it is great to receive confirmation of this fact from hundreds of HTA Certified Integrators in addition to manufacturers, rep firms, industry service providers, and trade publications,” adds Christian. “We have enabled our certified integrators to easily differentiate and elevate their firms, and many use their HTA Certified status to eliminate unqualified companies from bidding on projects. Consumers and trade partners alike respect and prefer the HTA standard.”
To learn more about becoming an HTA Certified integration firm or Supporting Brand, connect with Josh Christian here; https://htacertified.org/app/contact-us/.
To submit an application to become an HTA Certified integrator, apply at: htacertified.org/apply.
About the Home Technology Association
The Home Technology Association (HTA) created the first and only standard of excellence for home technology integration firms. The HTA gives the best-qualified technology integrators a prestigious certification and endorsement developed to differentiate these exceptional firms. HTA Certification is a badge of quality, designed to help homeowners get consistently first-rate technology experiences. Homeowners, builders, architects, and interior designers that hire HTA Certified integrators have peace of mind knowing they are working with truly professional firms that have passed the HTA’s rigorous, 60-point HTA certification process, which focuses on technical competency, first-rate customer service, aftercare support, and a positive business reputation. These stringent criteria were developed by industry veterans and HTA’s Board of Advisors, including top executives from Lutron, Crestron, Control4, Savant, and others. Additionally, HTA’s Supporting Brands program enables expanded outreach to architects, designers, builders, and related trade associations from leading manufacturers and service providers who support HTA’s mission of delivering exemplary technology experiences. Learn more by visiting HTACertified.org and by following the Home Technology Association (HTA) on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & Pinterest.
All products, product names, trademarks, and registrations mentioned are the property of their respective owners, all rights reserved.
HTA Media Contact
For interviews or media inquiries, please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications by phoning (425) 328-8640 or emailing [email protected].
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by KMB Communications | Oct 10, 2022 | Home Technology Association, News
HTA expands its reach and forges alliances with prestigious associations to bridge the gap between the design-build and integration communities.
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Home Technology Association (HTA)—the resource for the most qualified and professional home technology integrators—celebrates its fifth anniversary this year. The HTA created the first and only standard of excellence for home technology integration firms in 2017, giving the best-qualified technology integrators a prestigious certification and endorsement developed to differentiate exceptional firms. Since then, HTA has fulfilled its purpose as a badge of quality and to help homeowners get consistently first-rate technology experiences.
In those five years, HTA has grown, expanding its reach significantly. Today, hundreds of HTA Certified integrators in the US and Canada now reap the rewards of the HTA Certification distinction, utilizing it in their marketing efforts to differentiate and elevate their firms. HTA Certified firms have access to valuable sales and marketing tools, industry partner outreach, ongoing education, and more.
The Home Technology Association has also forged alliances with prestigious associations and organizations from adjacent trades, including AIBD (American Institute of Building Design), ASID (American Society of Interior Designers), IDS (Interior Design Society), NAHB (National Association of Home Builders), NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry), and NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association). These alliances help bridge the gap between the design-build and integration communities and make HTA Certified integration firms the go-to resource for interior designers, architects, builders, and specifiers. HTA’s ongoing education and content contribution to these trade associations creates a more natural and easily navigable pathway from their membership to HTA Certified integration firms and HTA Supporting Brands. It is also helping to build member confidence in specifying technology into projects and partnering with the right integrator for each project.
“What really drives us is doing everything in our power to change how integrators are brought to new construction and remodeling projects. Integrators decry being brought to the project too late to do their best work, and we all know how nobody wins when this happens. The HTA is serving as the bridge association between the best integrators and architects, interior designers, and contractors, educating them on why it is in their best interests to engage a qualified integrator at the earliest stage in their process and as often as possible,” says Josh Christian, Home Technology Association CEO.
Also of note is the significant success of the HTA Supporting Brand program, with more than 50 of the top smart home technology manufacturers on board supporting their mission. HTA Supporting Brands have the unique opportunity to speak to the top integration firms and designers, architects, builders, and specifiers via HTA’s social media, email campaigns, webinars, and other digital marketing activities. The HTA is currently accepting additional Sponsoring Brands in all product categories.
“We are very proud of what the Home Technology Association has accomplished in five short years. The need for a standard of excellence for integration firms was clear to us, and it is great to receive confirmation of this fact from hundreds of HTA Certified Integrators in addition to manufacturers, rep firms, industry service providers, and trade publications,” adds Christian. “We have enabled our certified integrators to easily differentiate and elevate their firms, and many use their HTA Certified status to eliminate unqualified companies from bidding on projects. Consumers and trade partners alike respect and prefer the HTA standard.
To learn more about becoming an HTA Certified integration firm or Supporting Brand, connect with Josh Christian here; https://htacertified.org/app/contact-us/.
To submit an application to become an HTA Certified integrator, apply at: htacertified.org/apply.
About the Home Technology Association
The Home Technology Association (HTA) created the first and only standard of excellence for home technology integration firms. The HTA gives the best-qualified technology integrators a prestigious certification and endorsement developed to differentiate these exceptional firms. HTA Certification is a badge of quality, designed to help homeowners get consistently first-rate technology experiences. Homeowners, builders, architects, and interior designers that hire HTA Certified integrators have peace of mind knowing they are working with truly professional firms that have passed the HTA’s rigorous, 60-point HTA certification process, which focuses on technical competency, first-rate customer service, aftercare support, and a positive business reputation. These stringent criteria were developed by industry veterans and HTA’s Board of Advisors, including top executives from Lutron, Crestron, Control4, Savant, and others. Additionally, HTA’s Supporting Brands program enables expanded outreach to architects, designers, builders, and related trade associations from leading manufacturers and service providers who support HTA’s mission of delivering exemplary technology experiences. Learn more by visiting HTACertified.org and by following the Home Technology Association (HTA) on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & Pinterest.
All products, product names, trademarks, and registrations mentioned are the property of their respective owners, all rights reserved.
HTA Media Contact
For interviews or media inquiries, please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications by phoning (425) 328-8640 or emailing [email protected].
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by KMB Communications | Sep 22, 2022 | Leon Speakers, News
An addition to Leon’s Terra LuminSound TrLs50 collection, the new 32-inch-tall Terra LuminSound Bollard enhances outdoor areas with exceptional audio and adjustable lighting.
[Ann Arbor, MI] – Building off its popular Terra LuminSound outdoor speaker portfolio, Leon Speakers adds a new, taller model to the line. The Terra LuminSound Bollard speaker features the same handcrafted components and built-in low-voltage lighting as the shorter landscape version but stands taller, thanks to a 21-inch aircraft-grade aluminum base. At an overall height of 32 inches and available with both halo and adjustable pathway lighting, the Terra LuminSound Bollard beautifully defines and enhances any outdoor residential or commercial environment.
“As we all continue spending more time outside, Leon wants to give integrators more design options that add audiovisual ambiance to a wide range of exterior settings,” says Noah Kaplan, Leon Speakers founder and president. “Featuring premium customizable powder coat finishes, the Terra LuminSound Bollard adds exceptional sound and style to pathways, rooftops, outdoor kitchens and more.”
Incorporating audio and lighting in one compact, IP67-rated waterproof enclosure, the Terra LuminSound Bollard delivers high-fidelity sound from a sleek, customizable package designed and built to withstand even the harshest of climates. It’s available with commercial-grade LED lighting that can be adjusted upward or downward to illuminate pathways, landscaping and architectural details. The speakers blend discreetly into a variety of regional landscapes thanks to a choice of seven different finishes—Black, Satin White, Light Sand, Hammertone Silver, Slate Grey, Dark Bronze and Satin Terracotta. Hardscape mounting is the preferred installation method for the Bollard model, and like all Terra products, it is handcrafted in the USA and comes with a limited lifetime warranty. The Terra LuminSound Bollard is sold individually, starting at a suggested retail price of $1,900 without lighting and $2,000 with lighting.
Where to See Leon Speakers at CEDIA Expo 2022
CEDIA Expo 2022 attendees can see Leon Speakers’ Terra LuminSound Bollard landscape speakers at Booth #18099. It joins Leon’s other design-forward technology concealment and customizable speaker solutions, Artist Edition Ente SoundTiles by digital artist Chris Saunders and TcBar soundbar cabinet. Systems integrators and designers can learn more about Leon Speakers complete line of innovative residential and commercial solutions at www.leonspeakers.com
About Leon Speakers
Leon brings a creative approach to technology by designing and manufacturing customizable speakers and technology concealment solutions that enhance the sound and style of any space. For 25 years, the company has been a leader in the conversation about merging design with technology, creating innovative products that serve both the Residential and Commercial markets. Learn more by visiting www.leonspeakers.com and by following @leonspeakers on social media.
Media Contacts
Press Contact: Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications, (425) 328-8640 or [email protected]
Company Contact: Carolyn Ceccoli, Sales & Marketing Director at Leon Speakers, (734) 926-4092 or [email protected]
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