by KMB Communications | Aug 25, 2017 | AV Industry News
CEDIA 2017. This year’s event brings us to sunny San Diego for the largest U.S. gathering of home technology professionals and one of the biggest shows of the year for the residential AV industry, or #AVTweeps, as the social sphere calls the collective “us.”
Follow the #AVTweeps hashtag as well as #CEDIA17, #KMBClientNews, and #KMBClientWins, for all the excitement live from the CEDIA show floor and after hours events September 7 – 9, 2017. As we take to the social channels—and hit the show floor of the San Diego Convention Center—keep reading for the CEDIA news you need to know.
While we’ve been planning and preparing alongside our clients for CEDIA all year, as the show nears, it’s hard to contain our excitement. Alas, we can hold our silence no longer. Fortunately, we don’t have to! The news is distributed. The press kits are live. And the KMB CEDIA Overview is published below.
Make sure to follow @KMB_Comm on Twitter, “like” us on Facebook and connect with us on LinkedIn to see the breaking news and live photos from the CEDIA show floor.
Read on for all you need to know!
Azione Unlimited
Azione Unlimited, the audio-video industry’s only education and buying group made up of custom installers, home technology professionals, and manufacturers, will have a wide-spread presence at CEDIA 2017, both in its membership and with the attendance of its president Richard Glikes.
Fresh from announcing the winners of the Azione Unlimited Motivational Contest via Facebook Live, Richard Glikes will be cheering on the Azione members nominated for the prestigious CEDIA Americas Award. Of the 14 U.S.-based CEDIA Award Finalists, nine of those nominated are active Azione members.
Winners will be announced at the CEDIA Awards Celebration in San Diego on September 6 on the deck of the U.S.S. Midway (an amazing bit of history that you absolutely should visit! One of our very own team members spent a lot of her teenage years on the carrier). Prior to the awards, Azione will host a members-only cocktail party on the San Diego Waterfront, giving members and opportunity to relax and mingle before the show floor opens Thursday.
D-Tools – #3035
D-Tools enhances the System Integrator platform annually to maintain its standing as the go-to, end-to-end tool for integrators, designers, consultants, and home technology professionals. This year brings a number of added features and upgrades designed to help integrators increase productivity, streamline business processes, and improve engagement with their customers. The new Mobile Quote 2.0 offers enhanced functionality, and a new cloud-based customer portal improves customer engagement, while more third-party integrations are just some of the many platform updates CEDIA attendees can experience live. The new Business Intelligence engine and the Project Wizard give integrators more of what they need to enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
Experience the new features that help SI 2017 streamline business functions, allowing for an optimized work flow from quote to finish and witness a preview of D-Tools’ Cloud Platform during a Preview Party being held in D-Tools ‘ booth #3035 on Friday, September 8, at 3 pm.PT. R.S.V.P. for the reception and get a chance to win an iPad pro here.
Datasat Digital Entertainment – #3335
The acquisition of Datasat by ATI made exciting news at the end of July, and the announcement of a demonstration touting the combined power of ATI, Theta, and Datasat makes CEDIA attendance even more of a must for integrators. Long the reference standard for high-end home theater audio, Datasat products will be present in more than just the ATI booth: PMC, RBH, and the Dynaudio suite are also using Datasat’s acclaimed products, demonstrating how Datasat can boost performance and deliver an immersive and emotional entertainment experience.
Additionally, Datasat will be showcasing the RS210i and LS10 Digital Audio Processors, now with DTS:X onboard, in booth #3335.The RS20i is a versatile, customizable, and feature-rich processor that now supports DTS:X, a well as Auro 3D and Dolby Atmos, providing accurate sound reproduction in any environment. It also provides Dirac® live room optimization technology, the most advanced impulse response correction available. Calibration by Datasat’s engineers takes the sound in any application to the next level of immersion and excellence.
Experience Datasat during CEDIA in booth #3335.
Fortress Seating – #4600
Fortress Seating offers the most comfortable booth at any show, with stylish luxury seating in a variety of configurations and models. Remember, what you see at the booth is only a small representation of Fortress Seating’s offerings. Fortress models are custom-designed and built-to-order with the customer’s choice of accessories, fabric, and features, including motorized seats that adjust height for the perfect sightlines or the new Smart Chair technology that turns any seat into the smartest device in your home.
On display in booth #4600 during CEDIA, you can view the Smart Chair technology in action, the ever-popular front-row solution Lotus Chair, and the contemporary, European-styled Odeon, a Sheba Kwan exclusive. Also check out the exciting AirFlo, a sleek re-do of the retro sensation.
While you’re in San Diego, Fortress Seating recommends a visit to The LOT commercial cinemas with locations in La Jolla and Liberty Station. Recently outfitted with Bijou model chairs, you can’t watch a movie in more comfort.
Ihiji – #3329
Ihiji celebrates CEDIA 2017 with the introduction of a new RSM platform, a hardware appliance that is robust and flexible, third-party integrations and additions to the Ihiji Vendor Insights Program (VIP). Ihiji ProVue is the union of Ihiji’s two award-winning products, Invision and ServiceManager, focusing on a powerful yet intuitive solution for lifelong customer service and support of smart home and connected devices. The CEDIA launch of Ihiji ProVue allows technology professionals to remotely monitor, manage and support client’s technology in a completely refreshed user experience. The new APP-750 remote systems management appliance is designed to accommodate both Ihiji Invision and ProVue licensing plans, including the Invision Lite service level, which provides for remote management with no additional per-site monthly fees.
In addition, Ihiji Co-Founder, VP of Product, and 2016 CEDIA Training Volunteer of the Year Michael Maniscalco will lead five different Learning Labs and Workshops during the show.
Stop by Ihiji booth #3329 at CEDIA for more information.
Leon Speakers – #5300
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Leon Speakers bursts into San Diego (in a refurbished 1967 Airstream Trailer, no less) to unveil a variety of brand new products that both prove their commitment to the high-fidelity audio market and their passion for developing groundbreaking, custom AV solutions.
Leon’s SEVEN series is the company’s flagship speaker line that provides audiophile-quality performance in a minimalist, contemporary design. Using world-class, exclusive components and high-end, handcrafted materials, the new SEVEN series will offer models ranging from soundbars to architectural surrounds, to the brand new Timbre SEVEN bookshelf speaker.
To keep the celebration going outside of the Show, Leon’s President & Founder, Noah Kaplan, will participate in one of his signature “live painting” charity events, and the company will also host a private cruise around San Diego Harbor for their dealers and industry partners, which will feature a live “Leon Loft” performance by the popular Nashville duo, Johnnyswim.
Visit Leon in booth #5300 to see the SEVEN Series and more.
Meridian Audio – #4329
Meridian Audio has been crafting elegant, moving audio experiences since 1977, and with the introduction of two new controllers and more in CEDIA booth #4329 this year, they extend their decades-long reputation for audio excellence.
Proudly introducing the new 251 powered zone controller and the 271 digital theater controller, Meridian not only expands its popular 200 Series but also gives technology integrators the ability and confidence to deliver the most exceptional immersive home cinema and musical experiences to their customers.
Designed to integrate any analog or digital AV processor with Meridian’s renowned Digital Signal Processing (DSP) loudspeakers, the 271 controller offers premium performance options as streaming, especially the streaming of high-resolution audio, grows more and more popular.
The 251 is a two-channel, compact Powered Zone Controller that is enabled for high-resolution audio, including MQA, acting as an integrated amplifier. Offering support for Sooloos and Roon, the 251 is an incredibly flexible solution for integrators dealing with jitter, poor-quality sound, and messy codecs. Suitable for a wide variety of applications, the 251 pairs seamlessly with a broad range of analog speakers. A 4K streamer also makes its debut, plus more that’s not to be missed.
Hugo Fitzjohn, Meridian’s Technical Education Manager, will be educating attendees on behalf of CEDIA with the training session “Making the Most of Hi-Res in the Theatre” on September 7.
CEDIA attendees are invited to join the Meridian team in celebrating the company’s 40th Anniversary with a drinks reception and networking on September 8 from 3 to 5 PM, PST. To learn more about high-resolution audio, new products, and Meridian’s complimentary Design and Specification Service, stop by booth #4320 any time during show hours.
OneVision Resources – #3329
OneVision Resources, a leading provider of smart home service solutions, seeks to educate and enrich the CEDIA community with CEDIA workshops and the introduction of an e-book, The Insider’s Guide to Remote Systems Management: A comprehensive analysis of modern RSM Platforms for Technology Managers.
At CEDIA booth #3329, the OneVision executive team will, additionally, share insights into service-based business models. When OneVision launched its white label services in 2016, it revolutionized the smart home experience for integrators and consumers alike by providing instant, high-quality, 24/7 support.
OneVision will showcase its new and enhanced offering, the fastest, most cost-effective way to provide smart home clients with a world-class service experience. OneVision provides RMR marketing engines, ticketing software, advanced notification, and on-call management tools helping integrators generate recurring revenue while avoiding the burnout and frustration that often comes with the territory of providing exemplary service to customers.
Additionally, with the introduction of the OneVision Partner Development Group, OneVision is developing the first-of-its-kind playbook on how to convert any home technology business into a service-first company. These tools help OneVision Partners deliver an unparalleled service experience, which leads to improved profit margins and generates RMR through premium support memberships.
Stop by booth #3329 to see how OneVision is reshaping the industry with a service-first culture and offering.
RAYVA – #1537
Since RAYVA launched earlier this year after debuting its offering during CEDIA last year, the team has been reimagining home theater design and installation with turnkey, pre-engineered luxury home theater packages. This year brings an expansion of their turnkey theater packages, as well as additions to their design offerings, all with the goal of providing home technology professionals with a fast & easy way to sell and integrate home theater systems to earn generous profits.
RAYVA’s new Diamond and Titanium systems offer higher-end complements to the current Gold and Platinum systems, while the Illuminations and Origami designs are stunning new additions to RAYVA’s collection of exclusive, curated design options.
All RAYVA turnkey theater packages include professional acoustical design and engineering by the CEDIA industry’s top acousticians and AV experts, equipment calibration, and parts warranty per manufacturer specifications for each component. RAYVA also simplifies the sales effort by providing the support home technology professionals need to ensure a successful home theater installation. Dealers can earn a generous commission on the sale of the home theater as well on its installation because RAYVA’s turnkey packages provide them with a proven, repeatable, predictable process for the sales, design, and installation.
In turn, dealers can offer luxury theaters that immerse, entertain, and exceed their customers’ expectations.
RAYVA is also offering educational sessions at CEDIA, as well as the official launch of their new blog for home technology professionals, their customers, and anyone passionate about entertainment, and a “Show Us Your Plans” promotion. Read here for more information and visit RAYVA at booth #1537.
Stewart Filmscreen – #5329
This year at CEDIA, Stewart Filmscreen launches three new screens, while showcasing several other award-winning models. The Gemini™ dual roller ElectriScreen, designed to provide the best image in all viewing environments, as well as the Balόn™ Borderless and Cascade™ all make their residential debut, while others like Phantom™ HALR™ and Cima® serve to remind the integration community of what’s possible. Demonstrating an unyielding commitment to meeting the ever-increasing demands of the marketplace with a contemporary approach to screen design, Stewart Filmscreen will once again showcase its legendary quality and performance.
Attendees are invited to visit Stewart Filmscreen in booth #5329 at the San Diego Convention Center, September 7- 9, 2017 to experience the latest innovations in image fidelity and visual excellence. Additionally, The Next Generation of Stewart Filmscreen leadership invites CEDIA attendees to celebrate 70 years of innovation and excellence on Thursday, September 7, from 3 to PM for a party in booth #5329, where visitors can enjoy craft beer, creative cocktails, and stunning projection screens.
Torus Power – #4749
Torus Power will showcase the latest in power products and educate attendees about the difference isolation transformers can make in any application when sound quality and image fidelity matter. From two-channel listening rooms for the audiophile to home theaters and even pro audio applications like recording studios, Torus Power toroidal isolation transformers are designed to power, protect and improve the quality and performance of electronic systems.
In today’s listening environment, where high-resolution audio represents the pinnacle of performance, Torus Power isolation transformers elicit the best quality out of high-end components. Follow hashtag #HiResPower on Twitter and stop by CEDIA booth #4749 to experience what makes power transformers different from power conditioners, and find out how the award-winning TOT AVR, AVR and AVR2 lines, along with the WM Series, can improve image fidelity and audio quality in any system.
And also…
Home Technology Association
A new and forward-thinking third-party organization designed to complement CEDIA technician certification by independently certifying integration firms, the Home Technology Association launched last week. The HTA seeks to recognize the top 10 to 15 percent of integration firms in any region through a rigorous 60+ point evaluation and certification process.
The goal is simple: to educate and empower consumers to make more informed home technology buying decisions, and to then connect them with the most appropriate HTA-Certified integration firms to facilitate their projects. For more information, check out the podcast they participated in on Convergent AV, read the write-ups in CE Pro and Residential Systems, and then, shoot an Email to Josh Christian to learn more: jc@htacertified.com.
by KMB Communications | Aug 25, 2017 | Leon Speakers
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CEDIA Booth #5300
Leon Celebrates 20th Anniversary at CEDIA 2017 with Innovative New Products, a Revamped Booth Presence, Special Events & More
Ann Arbor, MI (August 2017) Leon Speakers, an American manufacturer of custom audio and audiovisual solutions that mix art with audio and design with technology, celebrates its 20th anniversary at this year’s CEDIA Expo at the San Diego Convention Center, September 7–9, 2017.
Setting the stage for the anniversary celebration, Leon will debut a completely redesigned booth with a striking new design. The new setup will be the company’s largest booth to date and will pay homage to their roots in the arts by featuring new elements like large-scale, audio-inspired murals by renowned Detroit street artist, Pat Perry, and the company’s latest purchase: a beautifully restored 1967 Airstream trailer—which the Leon team will be road-tripping across the country to the show.
To keep the celebration going outside of the Expo, Leon’s President & Founder, Noah Kaplan, will be participating in one of his signature “live painting” charity events, and the company will also be hosting a private cruise around San Diego Harbor for their dealers and industry partners, which will feature a live “Leon Loft” performance by the popular Nashville duo, Johnnyswim.
“This year at CEDIA we’re going to push the limits of creativity and truly mix art with audio. To celebrate our 20th year we wanted to go beyond products and live our vision. We want to bring one-of-a-kind pieces that are built with creativity and passion to spark your imagination for what’s possible. The new products that we’re introducing range from new innovations in integration to our completely redesigned flagship SEVEN series that blends high-fidelity with high-style to redefine American audio,” says Kaplan.
Inside the booth, Leon will be unveiling a variety of brand new products that both prove their commitment to the high-fidelity audio market and their passion for developing groundbreaking, custom AV solutions. In addition, they plan to showcase a number of existing products from their current portfolio, including models from their front soundstage, architectural, and outdoor speaker lines, subwoofers, the award-winning Tonecase line for Sonos®, and a selection of the company’s Media Décor TV concealment solutions.
New Product Showcase
The All-New SEVEN Series: Audiophile with Style
Leon’s SEVEN series is the company’s flagship speaker line that provides audiophile-quality performance in a minimalist, contemporary design. Using world-class, exclusive components and high-end, handcrafted materials, the new SEVEN series will offer models ranging from soundbars to architectural surrounds, to the brand new Timbre SEVEN bookshelf speaker.
Horizon FIT Soundbar: A Revolutionary Approach to Integration
Unlike any other product on the market, Leon’s new, patent-pending Horizon FIT soundbar provides high-fidelity audio with dedicated internal storage space to discreetly house small AV components such as Apple TV, Amazon Echo Dot, Roku, Leon’s own OTO-MCA modular amp, and more. A custom-width grill completes the package, creating a clean, unified design aesthetic that perfectly integrates today’s technologies into any space.
OTO MCA (Modular Control Amplifier) 200: Make Any Leon Plug & Play
Leon’s new OTO MCA 200 makes integrating Leon’s custom speakers into any system easier than ever. This new, high-powered amplifier offers ultimate power, DAC and full feature control, and can be built into the new Leon Horizon FIT soundbar or used as an auxiliary amp for any Leon system. Leon partnered with AudioControl to bring the high performance, American-made OTO MCA 200 to life.
Aaros A8-200 Powered Sub: Deep Bass in an Ultra-thin Case
The new Aaros A8-200 powered sub was designed to complement Leon’s UX line of ultra-thin speakers. Delivering rumbling bass in a space-saving design for home theaters and other audio applications, the thin form factor of the A8-200 increases its range of use and overall versatility, enabling it to fit in virtually any application where aesthetics are critical.
About Leon Speakers
Leon Speakers is an American manufacturer of custom audio and audiovisual solutions that combine art with audio and design with technology. Established in 1997, Leon’s team of artists, designers, engineers, and craftsmen meticulously handcraft a full palette of custom speakers and media treatments that deliver Picture Perfect Sound® to any environment. Leon products are available exclusively at high-end audio/video dealers. Visit www.leonspeakers.com or call 1.888.213.5015 to find dealer locations worldwide.
All products, product names, trademarks and registrations mentioned are the property of their respective owners, all rights reserved.
Media Contact
For interviews, reviews, or media tours, please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications, Inc. by phoning (425) 328-8640 or emailing katye@kmbcomm.com.
by KMB Communications | Jun 12, 2017 | Leon Speakers
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INFOCOMM BOOTH #3169
Leon Speakers Debuts New Design-Driven Commercial AV Solutions at InfoComm 2017
Customizable video-wall speakers, contemporary videoconferencing systems, soundbars, and other high performance solutions for commercial applications by Leon take center stage
ANN ARBOR, MI (June 2017) — Leon Speakers—American manufacturer of custom AV solutions that elevate both commercial and consumer AV environments—will be showcasing design-driven, high-performance commercial AV products during InfoComm 2017 in Orlando, June 14–16, in booth #3169. Celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2017, Leon is taking typical, predictable AV designs and upending them by challenging convention, bending rules, and blending art with audio and design with technology. From soundbars, telepresence and videoconferencing speaker systems to video-wall solutions and more, Leon’s new products emphasize design and performance, while offering reliability commercial environments demand.
“Often, commercial integrators consider reliability, performance, and cost first, then design,” says Mike Fencil, Leon’s Commercial Sales Director. “Conversely, Leon has always led with design. We are excited to show the InfoComm audience how transformative Leon’s AV solutions can be, while offering build quality that stands up to the wear and tear of any professional space, whether it’s an AV solution for the lobby, a huddle space, or an executive boardroom.”
“Well-engineered, high-performance commercial projects don’t always look the best. However, when technology integrators put design first, it elevates the user experience while enhancing the environment. This dramatically benefits the integrator, who is usually the last person to commission a room before it goes live, putting the onus on them to ensure the technology looks like it belongs there, functionally and aesthetically,” says Fencil.
Leon’s new UX Series of soundbars, on-wall, and in-wall speakers is the company’s thinnest, best sounding speaker line ever, made to complement today’s trend in low profile commercial displays. With 20 models across five product series, the Leon UX Series provides speaker solutions to suit any commercial environment, including corporate, hospitality, education, and more. Following this trend in ultra-thin speakers, the new thinner, A8-200 subwoofer will also make its debut.
Illustrating the company’s commitment to balancing technology, form, and function, Leon’s new Interactive FIT™ (patent pending) is a videoconferencing solution that combines high-performance audio with customizable storage space for small AV components. Configurable for any application, the Interactive FIT mounts directly to a display and acts as both an audio source and a compact storage space for devices such as webcams, mini PCs, small amplifiers, and baluns. Outfitted with a custom grill handcrafted to match the width of the display, Leon’s new Interactive FIT provides seamless technology integration, while eliminating clutter.
Leon will also show the highly innovative Horizon™ Interactive series, which delivers an incredibly natural dialogue experience for any Telepresence system. Designed to house PTZ cameras and custom-built to match the exact width of any display, this top-performing soundbar combines high-fidelity sound and high-definition video in one cabinet—a combo that creates a uniquely immersive video conferencing system.
The Edge Media Frame from Leon’s Media Decor product family, also being shown, is designed to encase flat panel displays and house any of Leon’s Horizon or Profile Series speakers, including the Interactive Series. Adding a clean, contemporary, built-in look to flat panels, Edge conceals mounting hardware and wiring in one simple design. Moreover, Edge can be customized and finished to match any decor, it is easy to install and includes multiple points of adjustment to provide an elegant audiovisual solution that will truly complement any environment.
Supporting the burgeoning video wall market, Leon provides custom AV solutions from its Horizon and Profile Series, specifically geared for multi-screen video walls. These hand-built, on-wall, custom video wall speaker solutions are built to match the exact height and width of the screen array, no matter how large, completely concealing all mounting and wiring for an exquisite fit and finish.
For editorial inquiries, reviews, or media tours during InfoComm, please contact Katye McGregor Bennett at KMB Communications by phoning (425) 328-8640 or emailing Katye@kmbcomm.com.
About Leon Speakers
Leon Speakers is an American manufacturer of custom audio and audiovisual solutions that combine art with audio, design, and technology. Established in 1997, Leon’s team of artists, designers, engineers, and craftsmen meticulously handcraft a full palette of custom speakers and media treatments that deliver Picture Perfect Sound® to any environment. Leon products are available exclusively through a global network commercial A/V integrators. Visit www.leoncommercialsound.com or call (888) 213-5015 to learn more.
Company Contacts:
Carolyn Ceccoli, Marketing Director
(734) 926-4092 | cceccoli@leonspeakers.com
Danne Dzenawagis, Marketing & Communications Specialist
(734) 926-4088 | danne@leonspeakers.com
Press Contact:
Katye (McGregor) Bennett, KMB Communications
(425) 328-8640 | katye@kmbcomm.com
All products, product names, trademarks and registrations mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners, all rights reserved.
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by KMB Communications | Feb 1, 2017 | Leon Speakers
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Leon Introduces UX Series, Its Thinnest, Best-Sounding Speakers Yet
Leon’s new ultra-thin UX series speaker line combines great sound and contemporary design, is easy to specify and install
Ann Arbor, MI—February 1, 2017—Leon Speakers—leaders in handcrafted, high-performance audio and audiovisual solutions—today announced the introduction of their UX series. This new lineup merges high-performance audio with contemporary design principles, representing Leon’s thinnest, best-sounding speakers yet. Each speaker features all new, exclusively designed components, capable of delivering the sound quality of their LX series predecessor within the ultra-thin design characteristics of Leon’s UT series. The new series includes three models across each of Leon’s front soundstage product lines and is up to 30% thinner than the previous LX models, starting at just 2″ deep.
Presented alone, neither thinness nor fidelity is an unusual quality of a speaker. However, when thinness and fidelity work in synchronicity as they do in the new Leon UX series, they do so to great effect. Sleek and slender UX series speakers pair beautifully with the extremely shallow depth of the newest ultra-thin displays and deliver crisp, rich, articulate sound. Available with a full array of sonically matched in-wall and on-wall surround speakers, the UX lineup provides an immersive audio experience for Living Space and smaller dedicated home theaters.
Leon’s design teams foresee and follow trends closely, developing distinctive products that complement modern lifestyles. “Complementing today’s ultra-thin TVs, our new UX series achieves a level of design and performance that surpasses Leon’s previous speakers and sets the stage for what’s to come,” says Noah Kaplan, founder and president of Leon. “We worked with some of the best engineers and acousticians out there to create the UX line, designing new tweeters and woofers from the ground up to produce higher output and even more articulate sound—all in our slimmest cabinets ever. The end result is the thinnest, best-sounding speakers we’ve ever created…and we’re only just getting started.”
The UX line includes three new models: the 33UX is the shallowest at just 2″ deep and includes a 3″ driver; the 44UX is just one-quarter inch deeper and utilizes a 4″ woofer; and, the 55UX is a mere 2.75″ deep and features a 5″ woofer for higher performance and better bass extension. Unique to Leon, all of these speakers are custom built to match the exact dimensions (height or width) of any TV, giving customers the benefits of audiophile-grade sound quality from an ultra-thin speaker cabinet that blends seamlessly with their display. The parity across all of Leon’s build-to-order product lines also makes it easy to configure high-performance systems matched to the exact specifications of any room, allowing customers to get the design benefit of the panel’s ultra-thin profile without giving up the sound quality that is demanded of these high-definition displays.
Leon engineers spent nearly six months working with world-class driver manufacturers to develop the components for these new models. Handmade UX tweeters feature a soft dome and ferro-fluid cooling that yields smoother frequency response, quick transients, and high power handling. The woofers were specially engineered to yield maximum performance in speakers with minimal dimensions, with large voice coils that ensure efficient operation. Offering high sensitivity that requires less amplification and rack space and reduces thermal management requirements, Leon UX speakers are easy to specify and install.
The UX series begins shipping February 1, 2017 to Leon’s global network of dealer partners and will make its debut during Integrated Systems Europe 2017 in the Home Cinema Europe stand 1-P58 at the RAI Amsterdam.
To learn more about Leon and the new UX series speakers, please visit www.leonspeakers.com/leon-ux/.
About Leon Speakers
Leon Speakers is an American manufacturer of custom audio and audiovisual solutions that combine art with audio, design, and technology. Established in 1997, Leon’s team of artists, designers, engineers, and craftsmen meticulously handcraft a full palette of custom speakers and media treatments that deliver Picture Perfect Sound® to any environment. Leon products are available exclusively through a global network of high-end audio/video dealers. Visit www.leonspeakers.com or call (888) 213-5015 to learn more.
Company Contacts:
Carolyn Ceccoli, Marketing Director
(734) 926-4092 | cceccoli@leonspeakers.com
Danne Dzenawagis, Marketing & Communications Specialist
(734) 926-4088 | danne@leonspeakers.com
Press Contact:
Katye (McGregor) Bennett, KMB Communications
(425) 328-8640 | katye@kmbcomm.com
by KMB Communications | Feb 1, 2017 | Leon Speakers
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Leon Demonstrates Unrivaled Creativity, New Ultra-Thin Speakers and Award-Winning Audiovisual Solutions at Integrated Systems Europe
Leon unveils high-performance, bespoke AV solutions for international residential and commercial markets at ISE 2017
Ann Arbor, MI and Amsterdam RAI, NL– February 1, 2017–Leon Speakers—leader in bespoke, high-performance audio and audiovisual solutions—will premiere several new products for international residential and commercial applications during Integrated Systems Europe 2017, February 7-10, in the Home Cinema Europe stand 1-P58. In addition to new products, Leon will also demonstrate several flagship models, each of which was developed to deliver high-performance sound coupled with varying degrees of customization to complement the décor and elevate the entertainment experience in any living space or venue.
“For Leon, ISE is not just a venue to showcase our products, it’s an opportunity for our team to connect with commercial and residential integrators all over the world to demonstrate the sound, look, and feel that’s possible. Our 2017 lineup has been completely re-engineered with new components and an ultra-thin design – it looks and sounds better than ever before,” says Noah Kaplan, founder and president of Leon. “We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished.”
High-Performance Residential Solutions
Nowhere is the marriage of ultra-thin and high-performance more pronounced than in Leon’s new UX Series, which makes its debut at ISE 2017. Presented at ISE as a complete system, this is Leon’s thinnest, most powerful Living Space Theater solution to date. The ISE demo will feature a beautiful, custom-crafted Edge Media Frame in Zebrawood encasing a Sony TV, complete with a Leon Horizon Hz44UX soundbar. The system also showcases a custom in-wall option for Profile Sidemount Speakers, which are typically custom-built to exactly match the height and finish of any TV. Rounding out the system and filling out the bottom end is Leon’s Aaros A10-UT Ultra-Thin Subwoofer in matching Zebrawood. Whether watching movies with breathtaking, cinema-like sound, or casually listening to music, the new UX series provides balanced sound throughout the home—in Leon’s thinnest cabinet ever.
In addition to the UX Series premiere, Leon will demonstrate sound for outdoor areas with its Boundary Series Outdoor Speakers. The Boundary Outdoor series is handcrafted from solid aluminum and finished with a robust coating to deliver high-performance sound while withstanding the elements. These speakers will also be shown with a custom finish that creates the appearance of wood grains or solid rock.
ISE attendees can also see other residential Leon products at the stand, which combine to provide a wide range of installation choices—whether the application calls for on-wall, in-ceiling, or in-wall speakers and subwoofers. These products include the Horizon HzULTIMA Soundbar, the Axis AxV60 In-Ceiling Speaker, the Detail Ds44UX On-Wall Surround Speaker, the Vault vULTIMA In-Wall speaker, and the Aaros A3-IW In-Wall Subwoofer.
High-Performance Custom Commercial Solutions
Leon reinforces its commitment to the commercial market with the ISE introduction of its all-new Interactive FIT™ (patent pending), a groundbreaking audio and technology integration solution designed to store and conceal videoconferencing components within the housing of the soundbar. Configurable for any application, the Interactive FIT mounts directly to a display and acts as both an audio source and a compact storage space for devices such as small-form-factor videoconferencing cameras, webcams, mini PCs, small amplifiers, and baluns. Outfitted with a custom grill handcrafted to match the width of the display, Leon’s new Interactive FIT provides seamless technology integration, while eliminating clutter from commercial AV systems.
Leon will also show its award-winning Horizon™ Interactive HI500 soundbar, which is designed to house any PTZ camera and is custom-built to match the exact width of any display for higher impact systems. This top-performing, vocally optimized soundbar combines high-fidelity sound and high-definition video in one cabinet with custom-sized housings for camera hardware—a combo that allows the audio experience to be in perfect proximity to the video source to create an immersive videoconferencing system.
Please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett, KMB Communications, 425.328.8640, katye@kmbcomm.com, to schedule a Leon appointment or simply stop by the stand to see and hear Leon products in person.
About Leon Speakers
Leon Speakers is an American manufacturer of custom audio and audiovisual solutions that combine art with audio, design, and technology. Established in 1997, Leon’s team of artists, designers, engineers, and craftsmen meticulously handcraft a full palette of custom speakers and media treatments that deliver Picture Perfect Sound® to any environment. Leon products are available exclusively through a global network of high-end audio/video dealers. Visit www.leonspeakers.com or call (888) 213-5015 to learn more.
Company Contacts:
Carolyn Ceccoli, Marketing Director
(734) 926-4092 | cceccoli@leonspeakers.com
Danne Dzenawagis, Marketing & Communications Specialist
(734) 926-4088 | danne@leonspeakers.com
Press Contact:
Katye (McGregor) Bennett, KMB Communications
(425) 328-8640 | katye@kmbcomm.com
