DesignQ Audio
www.designqaudio.com

After years of building architectural speakers for some of the world’s most respected manufacturers, the DesignQ team decided to bring their value proposition direct. The resulting first products are a robust mix of in-ceiling, in-wall, and outdoor speakers with more to follow.

Front Row
www.frontrowseating.com

Grand rooms deserve grand furnishings, and this Canadian-made product delivers in spades.  There are literally thousands of combinations of seating styles, configurations, coverings (fabric, microfibre, and leather), and options available.  Combining old-world craftsmanship with modern manufacturing techniques, Front Row custom builds each order, creating the perfect fit for your dedicated theatre or media room.

Gefen
www.gefen.com

Have an application?  Chances are Gefen has the solution.  They offer a large selection of high quality switchers, distribution amps, and Cat5 solutions for both audio/video and IT.  Whether you need to send HDMI wirelessly, distribute high definition video, or connect to a remote PC, Gefen is widely regarded as the standard for these applications. And look for Gefen's newest digital signage solutions.

Just Add Power
www.justaddpower.com

The advent of digital video distribution came with its fair share of problems. Just Add Power provides the tools for integrators to seamlessly right-size any HDMI matrix utilizing an existing LAN while maintaining future scalibility. Recent introductions include a video wall controller and the much-anticipated 3D Manager.

Leon Speakers
www.leonspeakers.com

Let’s face it: not every room is ideally suited for five to seven speakers. With the explosive growth of flat-panel displays, new speaker designs have been introduced by just about every manufacturer on the planet. But only Leon custom builds the most cost-effective, perfect physical and colour-matched soundbar for your display in under three weeks. And with Leon, your imagination is the only limit. We’ll custom match to any colour and dimension, including the industry’s first solutions for both the largest (100+”) and thinnest (1½”) flat panels available.

Pro Control
www.procontrol.com

From the same people who brought you RTI comes Pro Control: the affordable control solution for theatres and media rooms. Colour touchscreen remotes, an available ZigBee processor, and Apple integration deliver the industry’s most compelling value proposition.

RTI
www.rticorp.com

Perhaps the greatest success story we’ve had the pleasure to be involved with, RTI has redefined the user interface, control, and automation landscape over the past five years.  Now widely regarded as the de facto industry standard, choose from more than a dozen handheld and in-wall interfaces covering a broad spectrum of price points and performance.  Use stand-alone or combine with RTI’s exceptional processors for advanced control and automation.  With RTI, It’s Under Control™!

Schneider Electric
www.mysehome.com

C-Bus by Schneider Electric is a complete home automation solution focused on lighting control and HVAC with unique human interfaces. Recent additions include wireless and remote access solutions. Use stand-alone or integrate with any of the most popular control systems including RTI.

Vaux Electronics
www.vauxelectronics.com

When did people stop caring about sound quality?  Vaux Electronics believes they never did and the Lattis series of audio matrix switchers is a testament to that belief.  Full-featured, open architecture audio pre-amps can be expanded up to 255 zones and deliver audiophile-grade performance.  Combine seamlessly with any user interface and amplification for a complete multi-room system.  Vaux’s newest solutions distribute high definition component video up to 500 feet over Cat-5.

Wood Technology
www.woodtechnology.com

What goes up must come down or, in this case, you don’t always want to see your TV. Motorized TV lifts have been available for years, but Wood Technology offers a breakthrough on price, making this an affordable technology for everyone. The company’s Whisper-Ride models can quietly lift or drop up to a 65” display, integrates easily with most millwork designs, and is compatible with today’s most popular control systems, including RTI. The next time you’re wondering how to integrate a large, flat-panel display into your room, think inside the box.