HiddenWires ezine - 4 November 2005

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Vogel's product portfolio from BBG includes award winning mounting supports, featuring state-of-the-art materials, advanced design concepts and patented innovations for audio and visual products.

What's new?

October 2005 saw visitors to HiddenWires break the 100,000 barrier - we actually had 107,153 visitors and 2,303,920 hits. This is a lot of traffic, and as we've said before, it exceeds our expectations. Of course we aren't satisfied with this and we're working on our plans for 2006, so let us know what you think and what you would like to see - all feedback is welcome. If you would like to contribute to this success in terms of content or advertising then please contact us.

The Connected Home Conference was one of the many events we sponsored last month. With presentations from large consumer electronics manufacturers, telcos, satellite/cable/broadcast companies, broadband Internet service providers etc, this provided a good insight into the plans and visions these companies have for the digital home. All concluded that the infrastructure within the home had to be based on 'no new wires', such as powerline, or wireless technologies. While there is no doubt that these technologies are important, it was disappointing that building structured wiring into new homes was not on the agenda.

However, our feature this month is Wiring and is sponsored by Bryant Broadcast & Data Communications. We have four articles covering wiring for video, wiring for high-quality audio, planned wiring for the consumer and why builders should pre-wire homes.

Finally we would like to thank BBG Distribution for continuing to be a Gold sponsor.

Articles and Whitepapers @ HiddenWires

Feature: Wiring Sponsor: Bryant Broadcast & Data Communications Audio/video, power and network cables and connectors for the smart installer!

Wiring for Video By Bob Hart, Bryant Broadcast & Data Communications (3/11/2005)

Wiring for High-Quality Audio By Darren Smith, Clearer Audio (3/11/2005)

Why Planned Wiring Makes Sense for the Consumer By James Ratcliffe, Flamingbox (3/11/2005)

The Smart Choice - Why Builders Should Pre-Wire Homes By Robin Courtenay, CEDIA (3/11/2005)

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Combining sleek styling with award-winning sound and images, Meridian offers unique, fully integrated systems carrying pristine digital quality from the studio to the living room.

News @ HiddenWires

Marantz Unveils DV9600 flagship multi-format source component and SR9600 THX Ultra 2-specified 7.1 receiver (4/11/2005)

Velodyne Introduces the Powerful, Small and Affordable MiniVee Subwoofer (4/11/2005)

Smarthome INSTEON Alliance Passes 300-Member Mark (4/11/2005)

2006 to be Critical Year for Broadband Wireless Technologies, According to Northern Sky Research (4/11/2005)

UStec's tecStream Enables iMac-Based Home Entertainment Network Bringing Music, Video, Photos to Every Room (4/11/2005)

Arcam Introduces the FMJ AV9 THX Ultra2 HDTV Pre-amp Processor with 1080p HDMI (4/11/2005)

Meridian Introduces DSP3100 Compact Loudspeaker (4/11/2005)

Strategy Analytics: Wireless Connectivity Found In 65 Percent Of Networked Home Devices (4/11/2005)

Philips Brings Advanced Features to Emerging Consumer Applications in the Digital Home with New Family of Audio/Video Decoders (4/11/2005)

Armour Home Electronics appointed as new Audica UK distributor (4/11/2005)

Denon Announces the AVR-3806 7-channel AV Surround Sound and 3-Zone Multiroom Amplifier with full HDMI facilities (4/11/2005)

Systemline introduce the ARC7, an elegant, user-friendly, luxury remote control (4/11/2005)

devolo's MicroLink dLAN Audio Extends Napster Service to Anywhere in Your House (4/11/2005)

ABI Research Advises Consumer Electronics Vendors How to Regain Customer Loyalty (4/11/2005)

Parks Associates 'Adoption of High-Definition TVs and Services' Report Shows HDTV sales in the U.S. to grow 71% by 2009 (4/11/2005)

Buffalo Begins Shipping New Network Media Player With Mediabolic Software Allowing Consumers to Easily View Media Files on the TV (4/11/2005)

DTS / Nielsen Entertainment Research Study Affirms Growth Trends for Home Theater, Surround Sound; Consumers Becoming Sound-Savvy, Choosing Audio Options (4/11/2005)

Lights, Blinds, TV, Action - Somfy Offers a Fully Integrated System for Creating the Home Cinema Environment (4/11/2005)

Strategy Analytics: Broadband Homes in Europe and North America Drive a Multi-Billion-Dollar Online Music Market (4/11/2005)

SOMFY Systems Introduces New GLSTRYO Direct Drive Drapery Motor (4/11/2005)

The Touch Group Announces VoiceStick Putting VoIP in Your Pocket (2/11/2005)

Business Insights Presents The Future of Digital Entertainment: The revolution of personal and home technologies in Europe and the US (2/11/2005)

Home Theater: Tuning In To New Technologies; Latest Survey by The NPD Group Reports on Consumers' Ownership and Purchasing Intent of Home Theater Systems (2/11/2005)

The Shuttle XPC M1000 is Ready to Take Over Your Living Room (2/11/2005)

NXG Announces New Custom Series Line of Speakers for Home Theater and Custom Installation Market (2/11/2005)

USRobotics Ships USR809600 Skype-compatible USB Handset Making VoIP Calls as Simple as Traditional Calling (2/11/2005)

Oki Electric Develops BB MediaRouter, a Platform for Home Network Service in the Ubiquitous Era (2/11/2005)

Velodyne Launches New Software Upgrade for Digital Drive Series Subwoofers (2/11/2005)

Armour Home Electronics Announces QED Silver Anniversary 'XT' High Performance Speaker Cable (2/11/2005)

HomeLogic Announces the Integration of Four Sub-Systems with its OneHome Solution (2/11/2005)

JupiterResearch Forecasts HDTV Sales in the U.S. Will Grow Dramatically Over the Next Five Years, Constituting 70% of All TV Sales by 2010 (2/11/2005)

Nero Launches Nero 7, the Digital Media Software Solution For the Digital Home (2/11/2005)

The MAX launches new monster speaker system from BG Corp (2/11/2005)

Inteset Denzel TP420-SD and VANA VA6420-SD Home Theater Systems Are All About Convergence (2/11/2005)

Parks Associates announces speakers for CONNECTIONS digital home sessions at 2006 International CES (2/11/2005)

AWE Introduces Latest HD Ready Plasmas from Pioneer (2/11/2005)

Audio Alloy Appoints Acoustic GRG Products as Exclusive Distributors of GreenGlue for the UK and Europe (2/11/2005)

Denon Selects Universal Electronics to Enhance New Remote Lineup for High-End Audio Video Receivers (2/11/2005)

Consumer Electronics Products Driving Home Network Storage Market (2/11/2005)

Dynalite Announces the Revolution Series of User Control Panels (2/11/2005)

ICIA Becomes InfoComm International (31/10/2005)

Movie Sound Expert Reveals Studios' Noise Control Secrets (31/10/2005)

SK Telecom to roll out Ember-enabled ZigBee "digital smart home" services (31/10/2005)

Pace Micro launches new technology to increase ARPU from multi-dwelling units (31/10/2005)

Pace Micro Shows DVB-H H.264 mobile PVR device (31/10/2005)

Pace Micro brings enhanced TV to every room in the house (31/10/2005)

Wireworld Launches HDMI Compliance Labeling Program (31/10/2005)

Wireworld Delivers Flat HDMI and DVI Cables (31/10/2005)

Wireworld Debuts Revolutionary Insta-Wire Instant Termination Speaker Cables for Custom Installers (31/10/2005)

Parasound Introduces the Zpre2, a Miniature A/V Preamplifier with Two-Way RS-232 Control (31/10/2005)

Parasound Unveils its First DVD Player, the New Classic D 200 Universal Disc Player (31/10/2005)

Depth From Above: Atlantic Technology Delivers No-Compromise In-Ceiling LCR Speakers (31/10/2005)

Atlantic Technology Introduces the First of its In-Wall Closed Box Loudspeaker Systems (31/10/2005)

Atlantic Technology Corner Mounted Subwoofer Systems: Because Subs Should be Heard, Not Seen (31/10/2005)

Sonos Wall Mountable or Table Top Charging Cradle Now Available (31/10/2005)

New Philips Pronto SBC-RU960 and ProntoPro SBC-RU990 Models soon to be available from AWE (31/10/2005)

Control 4 to Deliver a New Era in Home Control (31/10/2005)

The Smart Home Zone within the London Homebuilding & Renovating Show proved a big hit (31/10/2005)

Top CE event IFA to be held annually (31/10/2005)

Integrated Systems Europe and PLASA forge strong partnership at Europe's largest AV Systems Integration tradeshow (31/10/2005)

Apple Unveils the New iPod; Fifth Generation iPod Now Plays Music, Photos and Video (26/10/2005)

Apple Introduces the New iMac G5 Featuring "Front Row" Media Experience (26/10/2005)

Donald Trumps' move into the Dubai real estate market signals heightened demand for the AV installation industry (26/10/2005)

Projecta Introduces VariVision Electrol, unique intelligent Home Cinema Projection Screen (26/10/2005)

Sony's VAIO XL1 DLS Digital Living System Re-Defines the Digital Living Room (26/10/2005)

CEA Chronicles the Future of the Consumer Electronics Industry in Five Technologies to Watch (26/10/2005)

Ruckus Wireless demonstrates breakthrough technology at The Connected Home (26/10/2005)

OSGi Alliance Service Platform Release 4 Core Specification Now Publicly Available (26/10/2005)

Echelon Displays Future of Ubiquitous Control Networking From Sensors to Enterprise Management at LonWorld 2005 (26/10/2005)

TAHI smart house conference opens its doors (26/10/2005)

HP Drives Format Compatibility for High-definition DVDs and Issues Formal Request to Blu-ray Disc Association to add two Technologies to its Format (21/10/2005)

IPTV Seen by Telco's as a Key Step into Connected Home Market (21/10/2005)

Canton Redesigns Classic Ergo Series (21/10/2005)

Canton Extends its AS Subwoofer Line with AS 60 SC, AS 80 SC, and AS 100 SC (21/10/2005)

Canton Adds Vento AS 850 SC Subwoofer to its New Vento Speaker Line (21/10/2005)

HomeLogic Delivers Home Theater Control with its OneHome Theater Solution (21/10/2005)

AMX Delivers Extra Income to Hotel Operators and Apartment Developers with AMX Amenities (21/10/2005)

Motive's Instant-On Service Activation Simplifies Home Networking for Consumers (21/10/2005)

New DSL Forum Technical Reports Address the DSLHome Triple Play Management Platform (21/10/2005)

General Electric Reinforces Importance of Industry-Standard HomePlug Powerline Communications Technology to the Connected Home Market (21/10/2005)

NETGEAR Storage Central Breaks New Ground with Fail-safe, Expandable and Easily Shared Storage (21/10/2005)

Naim Shows the n-Vi high-end in-one solution for music and video (21/10/2005)

Naim Shows CD555 Reference CD player (21/10/2005)

Vidikron Offers VDP-80 Digital Video Controller/Processor with Wider Range of Displays (21/10/2005)

Pure Digital Launches the EVOKE-3 Advanced Radio (21/10/2005)

Booming Broadband Adds More Than 24 Million - DSL Dominates Growth (21/10/2005)

SIM2 Introduces the Domino 55M RPTV Featuring Proprietary Light Engine and DLP Technology (21/10/2005)

Pure Digital Dmx-50 Advanced DAB/SD/CD/FM Micro System With ReVu (21/10/2005)

Smart Home Show Returns and it's Bigger than Ever (21/10/2005)

D-BOX's Quest X3me Takes Home Simulation Vertical - Prepare to be Rocked, Rolled, Swayed and Uplifted (21/10/2005)

Crestron Introduces CLS-C6 Integrated Zoned Lighting (19/10/2005)

Crestron Introduces New TPMC-CH Series Touchpanels (19/10/2005)

ONKYO Launches its the TX-SR653E 7.1-Channel Home Cinema Receiver with DAB Tuner (19/10/2005)

RGB Communications distribute Chief flat panel and projector mounts (19/10/2005)

Artcoustic announce the PA300 power amplifier designed specifically for Artcoustic loudspeakers (19/10/2005)

Networked Entertainment Devices Expected to Drive Distribution of Digital Content and Expand Opportunities for CE Vendors, According to New InfoTrends/CAP Ventures Report (17/10/2005)

Marmitek Announces Flat TV Link (17/10/2005)

Castle adds Columns to Compact range (17/10/2005)

Monitor Audio Radius 250 Loves the Big Screen (17/10/2005)

Monitor Audio Brings on Radius 720 Supersub (17/10/2005)

New devolo MicroLink dLAN Highspeed Starter Kit Offers DVD-Quality Video Streaming and 85Mbps Home Networking (13/10/2005)

Consumers Getting Comfortable With Non-PC DVD Recording (13/10/2005)

The Chord Company launches Power Chord (13/10/2005)

Earthquake's New All Weather Speakers Deliver in Both Quality and Quantity (13/10/2005)

Earthquake Sound Launches the Cinénova Grande 7-Channel (13/10/2005)

Sony introduces its new range of VAIOs (13/10/2005)

Runco Takes Home Cinema to the Xtreme With New 3-Chip DLP Projectors (13/10/2005)

Olive Introduces the Musica Wireless Music Center (13/10/2005)

Kinetics Noise Control Sub Woofer Isolation Bases Control Distracting "Speaker Walk" Vibrations (13/10/2005)

Kinetics Noise Control Acoustical Doors Isolate Sound Perfectly (13/10/2005)

Kinetics Noise Control Offers In-Wall Speaker Wells for Installation of Surround Speakers (13/10/2005)

Kinetics Noise Control Introduces the AUDIOASIS Theater Room (13/10/2005)

Earthquake Sound Launches a Second Line Of High-End Ceiling Speakers (13/10/2005)

Monster Launches THX Select Certified Home Cinema Speakers (13/10/2005)

KEF Reduces Price of Popular KIT100 System (13/10/2005)

KEF Adds High-Gloss Black Finish to KHT Speaker Range (13/10/2005)

Artcoustic Hides Cables with its Media Wall (13/10/2005)

Tritium's Flatenna WLAN Antenna Doubles WiFi Range for 10 Euro (13/10/2005)

Visionary AV Solutions Presents Schroers & Schroers' Cosmos and Uranus (13/10/2005)

Picture House Shows New Plasma Screen Fireplace (13/10/2005)

Five-Channel Power Amplifier Broadens Classé Delta Range (6/10/2005)

Refined CD Player Joins Classé's Delta Range (6/10/2005)

New Classé Preamp Retains Canadian Firm's Audiophile Leadership (6/10/2005)

Polk Audio's New SurroundBar Delivers Surround Sound from a Single Speaker (6/10/2005)

Patent-Pending In-Wall Surround From Klipsch Solves Audio and Decor Problems (6/10/2005)

Klipsch Introduces New CDT Line of In-Ceiling Speakers (6/10/2005)

Klipsch Develops In-Wall Versions of its THX Ultra2 Custom Home Theater System (6/10/2005)

Klipsch to Release New In-Wall Subwoofer with Dedicated Amp (6/10/2005)

B&W Bows High-End In-Wall Duo (6/10/2005)

Ten New Models Join B&W's Custom Installation Series (6/10/2005)

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HiddenWires-supported events

Fall Focus: Making Media Meaningful
9-11 November 2005
Fairmont San Jose, CA, USA
Fall Focus is an executive conference and showcase hosted annually by Parks Associates. In 2005, Fall Focus will examine the tools, technologies, and services making personal and commercial multimedia content more accessible and functional for end users.

Net-atHome 2005
29-30 November 2005
Meridien Hotel, Nice, France
Net-atHome is a Forum bringing together over 250 key players in the connected home domain in Europe and around the world.

Digital Living Room
5-6 December 2005
Foster City, CA, USA
Digital Living Room addresses the technologies and services that are transforming the living room into a digital hub. Don't miss 2 days of compelling keynotes, interactive panels, and compelling case studies from industry leaders drawing the roadmap for the connected home.

Integrated Systems Europe
1-3 February 2006
Brussels Expo, Brussels, Belgium
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is the European meeting point for AV integrators. The show is now in its 3rd year and provides a unique showcase of technologies and solutions, supported by a comprehensive conference and education programme. ISE will demonstrate the many components necessary for electronic systems in both commercial and residential environments. Over 7,400 attendees visited ISE 05 and attracted buyers from the entire spectrum of the industry. ISE 06 will deliver an audience of qualified business contacts seeking information on the latest solutions and products on offer.

Install @ PALME
23-25 April 2006
Dubai International Exhibition Centre, UAE
PALME is the Middle East's professional sound, light, audio visual and systems integration exhibition has now introduced three separate vertical exhibitions, INSTALL, MUSAC and Event 360. This unique showcase brings together major international manufacturers, key regional suppliers, installers and integrators from the professional entertainment, events and project installation industries.

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