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CEDIA Manufacturers' Excellence Awards Finalists

CEDIA has announced this year’s finalists in the Manufacturers’ Excellence Awards competition. Finalists include 30 products in the Best New Product category as well as two products in the Sustainable Lifestyle Product Innovation category, which recognizes products with an environmentally friendly approach.

Winners will be announced at the Electronic Lifestyles® Awards Banquet during CEDIA EXPO on Saturday, September 10 in the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Up to 10 Best New Products will be recognized, and one Sustainable Lifestyle Product Innovation winner will be announced. Also honored at the banquet will be the 2011 Product Hall of Fame inductees as well as winners of the Designer Awards, the Attendees’ Choice Award, the CEDIA/HGTVPro.com People’s Pick Awards, and more!

Best New Product Finalists

Sustainable Lifestyle Product Innovation Finalists

 

Atlona Technologies Atlona KIT-PROHD3 Custom Installation Testing Kit Atlona’s KIT-PROHD3 is designed to diagnose 99% of all digital connectivity issues in A/V systems, saving both time and overhead for electronic systems contractors everywhere. With the KIT-PROHD3, installers say goodbye to wasting valuable time and money, ripping apart walls with multiple testing equipment in order to troubleshoot install issues.	Audio Design Associates, Inc. ~Founding Member~ TEQ Room Correction EQ Featuring Trinnov Optimization Audio Design Associates (ada), CEDIA’s brand of excellence, raises the realm of electronic room-correction with the TEQ optimizer. Featuring Trinnov’s proprietary software, which is based on the most advanced understanding of 3-D acoustical-modeling, the TEQ’s 64-bit floating-point-processing provides room correction in a manner otherwise unachievable. You won’t believe your ears!	Control4 Control4 OS 2.1 Control4® OS 2.1 is the new automation and control software release from Control4. With a new performance architecture, OS 2.1 offers integrators new easy-to-use detection tools, advanced diagnostics and an upgrade manager for easier and faster installs, along with new, features including pool control, internet radio and custom buttons. delivers intelligent control of consumer electronics products, appliances and networking systems through an easy-to-use and intuitive software interface.
Crestron Electronics, Inc. Sonnex™ Multiroom Audio System (SWAMP-24X8) Designing and installing high end, multi-room audio distribution systems has never been easier. Sonnex™ revolutionary all-in-one, single-wire design combines full matrix switching, 24-bit DSP audio processing and high-powered amplification into a single high efficiency component, providing audiophiles with everything needed to achieve an incredible musical experience throughout the home.	Crestron Electronics, Inc. DM-MD6X6 6x6 DigitalMedia™ Distribution Center The only true one-wire high-output AV network, DigitalMedia 8G™ distributes all analog and high-definition digital content - including HD/3D video with Deep Color, digital audio/video, control, data, and Ethernet - over a single standard CAT5e or DM 8G Cable, without compression or repeaters. With DM-MD6X6, everyone can experience high-definition magic.	Digital Projection dVision 35-1080p 3D Digital Projection International unveils the dVision 35-1080p 3D, an unmatched single-chip DLP 3D projector uniquely adaptable to both 2D and 3D applications. Equally capable of both active and passive 3D, the dual lamp dVision delivers the most flexible, performance-driven 2D and 3D precision projector available today.
Future Automation Sliding Panel System (SPS) Future Automation’s Sliding Panel System (SPS) allows complete concealment of flat screen televisions. The unique dual motor system allows flat panels to sit completely flush with the wall, unlike other concealed in-wall products, which typically expose the inner workings of the unit or fail to offer complete concealment.	Harman International ~Founding Member~ Lexicon DD-8 Multi-room Power Amplifier The Lexicon DD-8 is a revolutionary new multi-room power amplifier that delivers more power in less space than any other competing products. Utilizing HARMAN’s patented DriveCore™ technology, the DD-8 features eight channels of 125W each all in a chassis only one rack space high and weighing less than 10 pounds.	James Loudspeaker LLC 63SA-7 Seamless Small-Aperture in-ceiling Loudspeaker The James 63SA-7 “Seamless Small-Aperture” in-ceiling loudspeaker provides full-range 40Hz to 20kHz response with an extra wide coverage angle - all through a designer friendly 3" round or square edgeless opening. The 63SA-7 features a 6.5” micro-powerpipe subwoofer, 2” midrange and ¾” titanium dome tweeter, with an integrated protection circuit.
Kaleidescape, Inc. Kaleidescape M700 Disc Vault Kaleidescape designs and manufactures the world’s leading Blu-ray and DVD movie servers, which forever change the way you enjoy movies.	Kordz Pty Ltd Kordz HDBaseT Extender Kordz, a specialist brand of home cinema interconnects and accessories, continues its specialty in HDMI technology with the new HDBaseT Extender. The HDBaseT Extender allows for the transport of uncompressed High Speed HDMI, 6-port Ethernet, IR & RS232 data simultaneously over a single CAT cable up to 100m.	Leon Speakers Horizon Ultra-Thin-X-A (Extreme Audiophile) Less than 2-inches deep Leon’s Horizon UT-X-A redefines the low-profile speaker market with a seamless design that perfectly complements slim LCD and LED TVs. Featuring 3" midrange woofers and 1" audiophile-grade tweeters, the UT-X-A provides a high-fidelity audio solution for the modern era of the luxury Living Space Theater.
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. HomeWorks QS total home control system Lutron’s energy-saving HomeWorks QS system offers convenient control of lights, shades and stand-by power from small appliances. The system can be easily installed in any new or existing home and operates via Lutron’s Clear Connect wireless, RF technology.	Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. Sivoia QS Venetian Blinds with Intelligent Tilt Alignment Lutron’s Sivoia QS Venetian Blinds put a new tilt on this traditional window covering by combining smooth, quiet motion with independent control of blind height and slat angle. They offer industry-first functionality including the ability to have user-defined presets as well as superior precision control through Intelligent Tilt Alignment.	Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. phase-adaptive dimmer Lutron’s breakthrough, phase-adaptive dimmer is designed to control the light sources of today and the future and is compatible with LED, fluorescent, ELV, MLV, incandescent and halogen loads. The dimmer senses the load type that it’s connected to and changes its output waveform to properly and safely control that load.
Media Décor Allure Moving Art Media Décor is the leading manufacturer of elegant solutions to discreetly conceal flat panel displays. The Allure is the newest offering in the Motorized Art Series designed for wall mounted ultra thin TV’s. Contemporary design with easy installation. 2,000+ art choices and endless frame colors.	Middle Atlantic Products, Inc. BGR Series Breakthrough Next-Generation Rack The BGR Series Breakthrough Next-Generation Equipment Rack incorporates the most comprehensive feature set currently available for hassle-free, efficient system integration. Core to its enhanced functionality is the new patent-pending LeverLock™ Interior Management System that promotes fast, flexible installation and servicing.	NuVo Technologies NuVo NuVo Technologies has been designing, manufacturing and distributing innovative, high-fidelity solutions since 2002. With the release of the new NuVo whole home audio system, the company launches its most versatile offering. Conveniently modular, with superior sound and smooth connectivity, NuVo gives installers a quick, widely applicable, and profitable solution.
Paradigm Reference MilleniaSub The MilleniaSub is a slim profile, wireless ready, dual-woofer Reference quality subwoofer that offers unlimited placement options matched with superior performance.	Rainbow Fish Fiber Optic, Inc. Rainbow Fish Fiber Optic HDMI At Rainbow Fish, we believe in providing the very best quality audio and video content for enjoyment in the home. Rainbow Fish Fiber Optic HDMI is the world’s first HDMI-certified, 100% fiber optic cable that supports high speed HDMI with no signal degradation at distances up to 1000 feet.	Remote Technologies, Inc. RTiPanel Application The RTiPanel app provides consumers with complete control over all electronic systems and connected devices from the convenience of their iPod touch®, iPhone®, or iPad®, with any RTI XP control processor. The app raises the bar with unique features including full two-way feedback, a completely customizable user interface, and more.
Samsung Electronics America Samsung LED D8000 Smart TV Samsung is the HDTV market leader and the #1 manufacturer of LED, Smart TV and Plasma TV in the U.S. The LED D8000 Smart TV features web-connected Samsung Apps & web browser, ultra-slim bezel for edgeless picture and vibrant picture quality through Micro Dimming Plus.	Savant Systems, LLC Savant Telephony With the introduction of the Savant Telephony Solution, Savant leverages its ongoing convergence of Apple® technology as the only Apple-based automation and communication solution. The power and flexibility of a truly open platform has coalesced into the industry’s first control plus modern telephony solution for residential and commercial applications alike.	Savant Systems, LLC Savant Select™ The Savant Select remote delivers a simple, immersive and familiar consumer experience with the perfect balance of pushbuttons and touch interface providing intuitive, tactile navigation. The depth of the two-way communication provided includes audio and video, media, lighting, security, network cameras, climate control, gate access and more.
Stewart Filmscreen Corporation Silver 5D Stewart Filmscreen’s Silver 5D is a flexible front projection screen material, which is optimized for both 2D and 3D applications. Silver 5D (3D + 2D) is an innovative fabric that offers excellent performance in passive polarized 3D applications, while maintaining outstanding performance for 2D sources. Silver 5D is available now.	Trak-kit LLC Super Trak Turns Trak-Kit LLC is an architectural hardware manufacturer specializing in innovative, elegant solutions for A/V equipment. Trak-kit suspends a flat screen from a track system securely mounted in the ceiling of a room to allow moveable and rotatable display movement paths: the flat screen can thus be used in multiple areas.	TRUFIG TRUFIG HVAC Solution TRUFIG’s revolutionary flush-mounting solutions are designed for aesthetic-conscious architects, designers, and property owners in the residential and commercial markets. The new TRUFIG HVAC Solutions have been developed to seamlessly integrate common HVAC supply grilles and returns for a clean, flush mount custom installation that blends into the home décor.
TRUFIG TRUFIG Touch Panel Mounts The TRUFIG Touch Panel Mounts have been designed to seamlessly integrate all sizes of control touch panels – including the Apple iPad™ - into the surrounding surface for a clean, flush mount custom installation that blends into the home décor.	Wi3 Inc. WiPNET Port Wi3’s WiPNET is a patented in-wall product innovation featuring MoCA technology that delivers Ethernet over existing coax cables to TV locations throughout the home or business. WiPNET Ports are ideal for IPTV, Smart TV or any CE devices requiring a fast and secure wired Internet connection.	Wisdom Audio Wisdom Series LS4 Reference Line Source Loudspeaker Wisdom Audio introduces in the LS4 our latest planar magnetic thin-film technology, representing an uncompromised engineering effort to achieve the ultimate in music and film sound reproduction. This LS4 introduces a new standard of transducer refinement and capability, significantly extending the performance envelope even beyond our award-winning Sage Series™.

 

Harman International ~FM~ Lexicon DD-8 Multi-room Power Amplifier The Lexicon DD-8 is a revolutionary new multi-room power amplifier that delivers more power in less space than any other competing products. Utilizing HARMAN’s patented DriveCore™ technology, the DD-8 features eight channels of 125W each all in a chassis only one rack space high and weighing less than 10 pounds.	Savant Systems, LLC Savant SmartEnergy Monitor The Savant Smart Energy Monitor has been designed to facilitate two-way communications between all energy devices and subsystems. Moreover, consumers can reduce energy use and costs by controlling how and when specific devices use power—particularly during peak pricing or load periods, and in a way that fits with their lifestyle.