Top Stories of June 2012

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Thursday · June 28, 2012 CE Pro Monthly Recap Top Stories of June 2012

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CE Pro 100 Brand Analysis 2012 The 2012 CE Pro 100 Brand Analysis shows the custom installation industry returning to its audio roots and relying on the power of Apple's popularity to drive system sales. Dolby Atmos 62.2 Surround Sound: Coming to Home Theater? Dolby's new Atmos 62.2 surround sound format may not make it home theaters soon, but the technology is 'sound.' Loudness Wars Coming to an End? Many audio professionals believe the days of hyper-compressed recordings may soon end. Ian Shepherd, a British mastering engineer, says broadcast audio standards may help expedite the process. Best Integrated Homes of 2012 These award-winning whole-house integration projects present a mix of custom tech recipes that serve up daily lifestyle comforts. Control4 Launches E-Commerce for Itself, Partners Sony, SurgeX, Luxul, Current Audio among 16 custom brands for sale through Control4's new online marketplace, where you can also buy C4's own home automation gear. $20M Project: Creating Acoustical Treatments from Scratch Homeowner rejects paying for professional acoustical treatments for the theater, so the integrator has to create them. Also, woodworkers miss the mudrings. The Evolution of HDMI Long-Distance Applications Running HDMI video over long distances has always been a challenge. What have changed are the new products that have become technological Band-Aids in getting this job done. Creating a 'Two-and-Out' Sales Policy How long do you allow your sales team to linger with potential prospects? Two appointments is enough. Prima Cinema Deploys First Movie Server Dallas-based HomeTronics installs $35K Prima Cinema digital movie server in its showroom that enables viewing of Hollywood movies for $500 apiece while they are still in theatrical release. How to Merge 6 Wire Pulls into 1 Windy City Wire's MegaPack might just be one the simplest, coolest, labor-saving inventions on the market for dealers. Top Downloads Flat Panel TV Mounts Installation Benchmarking Study Audio Installation Benchmarking Study Grow Your Business Guide Buyer's Guide Buyer's Guide is searchable by product category, leading CE professionals directly to your products. CE Pro Plus We're offering more industry analysis, market research and brand awareness studies to help improve your business decisions. CE Pro Forums Interact with other installers, discuss products and upcoming events, share installation tips, and help out consumers in our Ask a Pro thread.

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