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EHX 2005 Multi-Room Audio/Video Award Winners Announced (1/12/2005)

The 2005 Multi-Room Audio/Video Award (formerly the Distributed Audio Award) winners were announced last week in a ceremony at Electronic House Expo in Anaheim, California. The program, which is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association, had a record number of over 70 entries for the 2005 contest. Winners were recognized in 21 categories for their innovation, functionality and practicality.

2005 Multi-Room Audio/Video Award Winners

All-Inclusive Multi-Room Audio System: $1,000 or more per zone
Crestron, Adagio(TM) AES

All-Inclusive Multi-Room Audio System: Less than $1,000 per zone
NuVo Technologies, Inc., New Simplese, Generation D

Amplifiers
Boston Acoustics, LCAi220 Local Control Amplifier

Audio/Video Racks Mounts & Enclosures
Middle Atlantic Products, Designer Inspired Ultra Quiet Fan Panel

Audio/Video Wireless/No New Wires Transmission Media Technology
Bose, Bose(R) link AL8 Homewide Audio Link

Controllers/Distribution Apparatus
Imerge America, V-3000 DVD Changer Controller

Digital Multi-Room System
Superna, ControlBox

Graphical User Interface
Xantech, SPLCD64V SmartPad LCD(TM)

In-Ceiling Speakers: $1,000 or more per pair
Sonance, Symphony S625TR

In-Ceiling Speakers: Less than $1,000 per pair
TruAudio, Revolve LCR.1

Installation Aids & Accessories
D-Tools, System Integrator 4.5

In-Wall Speakers: $1,000 or more per pair
Polk Audio, LC265i-IP

In-Wall Speakers: Less than $1,000 per pair
Klipsch Audio Technologies, R-5650-S In-Wall Surround Speaker

In-Wall/In-Ceiling Subwoofers
Polk Audio, CSW100 with SWA500

Multi-Room Audio Source Components
NuVo Technologies, Inc., NV-T2DF Dual AM/FM /Weatherband Tuner, NV-T2FX Dual AM/FM/Weatherband and XM Tuner combined, NV-T2DX Dual XM Tuner

Multi-Room Media Servers
iMuse Electronics, Inc., iMuse Media Server Series(TM)

Multi-Room Remote Control
Bose, Personal Music Center II

Multi-Room Video Displays
Syntax Corporation, Olevia 42" LCD TV (LT42HVi)

On-Wall Speakers
Boston Acoustics, Bravo II Loudspeaker

Outdoor Speakers
Sonance, Mariner 82

Remote/Local Source Input
iPort, IW-2

Best Overall Multi-Room Audio/Video Product
iMuse Electronics, Inc., iMuse Media Server Series(TM) "This year's MRAV competition was the fiercest with a number of quality products in each of the categories. As judges, we were able to experience a variety of great products that will push the boundaries of multi-room A/V for the foreseeable future," says Robert Archer, senior editor of CE Pro, and one of the five panelists who served on the MRAV judging committee. "The benefactors of this competition are professional installers and their clients who will get to sell, install and ultimately experience the best products the industry has to offer."

A panel of five industry experts judged the products to determine the best in category, as well as one overall best product.

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