CE Pro is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 CE Pro BEST (Best Electronic Systems Technologies) Awards, recognizing the most noteworthy new products and technologies for 2013.
"This was by far the hardest year ever for the judges. Every one of the 178 entries reviewed by the 11 judges was deemed to be a worthy product," says Jason Knott, editor-in-chief for CE Pro.
The winners of the CE Pro BEST Awards were chosen by a panel of credible industry leaders along with the editors of CE Pro, to join an exclusive group of products deemed the most noteworthy for 2013. Criteria included innovation, functionality, competitive advantages and benefits to the installer.
All entrants and BEST winners will be featured with a write-up and photo in the November issue of CE Pro and can be viewed online here.
Awards will be presented September 26 at the CE Pro Headquarters Booth #2137 at CEDIA Expo at 4:00 p.m. Winners will have the opportunity for a photo with CE Pro editors.
Here are the winners:
In-Ceiling/In-Wall Loudspeakers - TruAudio, Trunami
Floorstanding/Shelf Loudspeaker – GoldenEar Technology, Triton Seven
Soundbars/On-Wall/Single Chassis Surround Loudspeaker – Core Brands, Niles Cynema Soundfield
Subwoofer – Artison, RCC 320 SM
Wireless Speakers – Soundcast Systems, Melody by Soundcast
Multiroom A/V Components (TIE) - Autonomic, Mirage Audio System
Multiroom A/V Components (TIE) – Krell Industries, Krell Foundation
Home Theater Source Components/Media Servers/Streaming Media/DVRs – TiVo Inc., Roamio DVR Series
Wireless A/V Solution (TIE) - Crestron, IOEX Wireless Control Modules
Wireless A/V Solution (TIE) – TiO, StealthStream 1
Flat Panel TV/Ultra HD - LG Electronics USA, 55EA9800 Curved OLED TV
Projector – Display Development, IW7 In-Wall Architectural Display System
Projection Screen – Stewart Filmscreen Corp., Director's Choice 100
Mount/Lift/Media Concealment - SANUS, VLF525 Full-Motion Mount
Racks, Furniture, Seating and Acoustical Treatments – Middle Atlantic Products, Residential Configured Rack System (RCS Series)
Power Management, Generation, Surge Suppression and Storage/Remote Services – BlueBOLT, Network Management Feature
Whole House Control (TIE) – Global Cache', iTach Flex
Whole House Control (TIE) – Xandem Technology, Xandem TMD – Completely Hidden Motion Detection
Touchscreens, Keypads, Controls, Remotes, Tablets and IR Extenders – AMX, 19.4" Modero X® Series G5 Panoramic Tabletop Touch Panel (MXT-1901-PAN)
HVAC Integration System/Connected Thermostats - Alarm.com – Geo-Services for Energy Management
Lighting Controls & Accessories – Control4, Control4® Wireless Lighting
HDMI Extenders (TIE) – Vanco International, HDBaseT BOOST
HDMI Extenders (TIE) – Wyrestorm, AMP-001-010 HDBaseT Class D Digital Amplifier
Switchers – Gefen, 4x4 Matrix for HDMI 4k/2k
Integrated Security System/Module/Device/Surveillance Cameras – Kwikset, Kevo
Best App – HouseLogix, Inc., VoicePod Mobile
Power & Thermal Management Accessories – Tripp Lite, Portable AC Unit with SRCOOLNET Accessory
Outdoor Audio – Sonance, SLS High Output System
Audio, HDMI Cabling – Just Add Power, 2G+ HD Over IP
Structured Wiring System – Quest Technology International, LocJack Keystone Security Jacks
Automated Shade Control – Somfy Systems, Inc., animeo® IP Automated Total Solar Management System
Digital Phone System/Dedicated Intercom/Cellular Signal Booster - Wilson Electronics, AG Pro-Quint indoor cellular signal booster
Home Networking Device – Pakedge Device and Software, C36 Macrocell Wireless Access Point Controller
Tools, Testing & Calibration – SpectraCal, CalMAN 5.2
Marketing Programs – URC, Master Dealer Portfolio Program
Software Application – D-Tools, System Integrator SIX 2013
Accessories - WeatherHawk, Series 600 Weather Station
Headphones and Apple/Android Accessories – Westone Laboratories Inc., Adventure Series Alpha
"This was by far the hardest year ever for the judges. Every one of the 178 entries reviewed by the 11 judges was deemed to be a worthy product," says Jason Knott, editor-in-chief for CE Pro.
The winners of the CE Pro BEST Awards were chosen by a panel of credible industry leaders along with the editors of CE Pro, to join an exclusive group of products deemed the most noteworthy for 2013. Criteria included innovation, functionality, competitive advantages and benefits to the installer.
All entrants and BEST winners will be featured with a write-up and photo in the November issue of CE Pro and can be viewed online here.
Awards will be presented September 26 at the CE Pro Headquarters Booth #2137 at CEDIA Expo at 4:00 p.m. Winners will have the opportunity for a photo with CE Pro editors.
Here are the winners:
In-Ceiling/In-Wall Loudspeakers - TruAudio, Trunami
Floorstanding/Shelf Loudspeaker – GoldenEar Technology, Triton Seven
Soundbars/On-Wall/Single Chassis Surround Loudspeaker – Core Brands, Niles Cynema Soundfield
Subwoofer – Artison, RCC 320 SM
Wireless Speakers – Soundcast Systems, Melody by Soundcast
Multiroom A/V Components (TIE) - Autonomic, Mirage Audio System
Multiroom A/V Components (TIE) – Krell Industries, Krell Foundation
Home Theater Source Components/Media Servers/Streaming Media/DVRs – TiVo Inc., Roamio DVR Series
Wireless A/V Solution (TIE) - Crestron, IOEX Wireless Control Modules
Wireless A/V Solution (TIE) – TiO, StealthStream 1
Flat Panel TV/Ultra HD - LG Electronics USA, 55EA9800 Curved OLED TV
Projector – Display Development, IW7 In-Wall Architectural Display System
Projection Screen – Stewart Filmscreen Corp., Director's Choice 100
Mount/Lift/Media Concealment - SANUS, VLF525 Full-Motion Mount
Racks, Furniture, Seating and Acoustical Treatments – Middle Atlantic Products, Residential Configured Rack System (RCS Series)
Power Management, Generation, Surge Suppression and Storage/Remote Services – BlueBOLT, Network Management Feature
Whole House Control (TIE) – Global Cache', iTach Flex
Whole House Control (TIE) – Xandem Technology, Xandem TMD – Completely Hidden Motion Detection
Touchscreens, Keypads, Controls, Remotes, Tablets and IR Extenders – AMX, 19.4" Modero X® Series G5 Panoramic Tabletop Touch Panel (MXT-1901-PAN)
HVAC Integration System/Connected Thermostats - Alarm.com – Geo-Services for Energy Management
Lighting Controls & Accessories – Control4, Control4® Wireless Lighting
HDMI Extenders (TIE) – Vanco International, HDBaseT BOOST
HDMI Extenders (TIE) – Wyrestorm, AMP-001-010 HDBaseT Class D Digital Amplifier
Switchers – Gefen, 4x4 Matrix for HDMI 4k/2k
Integrated Security System/Module/Device/Surveillance Cameras – Kwikset, Kevo
Best App – HouseLogix, Inc., VoicePod Mobile
Power & Thermal Management Accessories – Tripp Lite, Portable AC Unit with SRCOOLNET Accessory
Outdoor Audio – Sonance, SLS High Output System
Audio, HDMI Cabling – Just Add Power, 2G+ HD Over IP
Structured Wiring System – Quest Technology International, LocJack Keystone Security Jacks
Automated Shade Control – Somfy Systems, Inc., animeo® IP Automated Total Solar Management System
Digital Phone System/Dedicated Intercom/Cellular Signal Booster - Wilson Electronics, AG Pro-Quint indoor cellular signal booster
Home Networking Device – Pakedge Device and Software, C36 Macrocell Wireless Access Point Controller
Tools, Testing & Calibration – SpectraCal, CalMAN 5.2
Marketing Programs – URC, Master Dealer Portfolio Program
Software Application – D-Tools, System Integrator SIX 2013
Accessories - WeatherHawk, Series 600 Weather Station
Headphones and Apple/Android Accessories – Westone Laboratories Inc., Adventure Series Alpha