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May 20, 2026
 
 
Residential Systems SmartBrief
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Be Ready to Evolve Your Audio
Be Ready to Evolve Your Audio
By Anthony Grimani Last week, I was coordinating an A/B audio system demonstration for a major Hollywood studio client. We ended up routing all the audio feeds through a Dante AoIP network, and this allowed fantastic flexibility and speed in the system setup and switching options. That’s when I realized that the audio integration industry is at an inflection point.
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Come Together
 
Come Together
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By Anthony Savona The need for — and the benefits of — industry-centric get-togethers are undeniable. I have seen it time and again at buying group events, manufacturer roadshows, and CEDIA Expos. When integrators, service providers, and manufacturers are all focused on the success of the custom installation industry, anything is possible.
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CEDIA Global President and CEO Daryl Friedman to Retire in 2027
 
CEDIA Global President and CEO Daryl Friedman to Retire in 2027
CEDIA has announced that global president and CEO Daryl Friedman informed the Board of his plans to retire in 2027. Following a period of strategic expansion, Friedman has overseen the successful introduction of landmark programs and services that have strengthened the professional lives of smart home professionals worldwide.
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Coastal Source Launches New Design Studio
Design Studio combines planning tools, conceptual design services, real-time consultations, and immersive 3D visualizations into an interactive platform.
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Yamaha Debuts RX300A and RX500A Home Theater AV Receivers
Features Dolby Atmos immersion, 4K/120 Hz HDMI for gamers, enhanced streaming, and simplified operation in the brand’s entry- and step-up AVR lineup.
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One Firefly and Séura Relaunch Co-Marketing Program
Available for a limited time, the program offers a newly redesigned and enhanced Séura brand page.
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Introducing AudioMate: RCA & HDMI Transmitter
Say goodbye to long cable runs! Juke Audio's new product, AudioMate, allows you to wirelessly incorporate TVs, Record Players, and subwoofers across all areas of your home or commercial space. Learn More
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Resi First Look with John Sciacca — Juke Audio’s New AudioMate Solution
 
Resi First Look with John Sciacca — Juke Audio’s New AudioMate Solution
In this interview, John speaks with Colton Forth, president of Juke Audio, about their latest innovation: AudioMate. This versatile, all-in-one wireless adapter bridges the gap between centralized equipment and remote audio sources. By leveraging HDMI ARC/eARC and RCA connections, the AudioMate eliminates the need for complex wiring in retrofit or new construction. Forth explains how the device integrates seamlessly into the Juke ecosystem, allowing users to stream TV audio or analog to any zone via a simple, app-driven interface.
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