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www.soundandvisionmagazine.co.uk
ISSUE 25 JUL/AUG 05
SOUND VISION INSTALL
From the publishers of INTERNATIONAL SMARTHOUSE
An Eye Catching Option
Sagem triumph in their screen test
Out For The Mount
How to hoist a flat-screen TV
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IN THIS MONTH'S
ISSUE
5 FIRST GLIMPSE
26 SHOW BUSINESS
Acoustic Energy cause a
stir in the radio world this
month
Germany is calling for JAKE
STOW as he takes a look
forward to September’s IFA
show
6 EYE ON THE
INDUSTRY
Who? What? Where?
When? How? We’ve got all
the answers…
14 WHAT’S NEW
A hearty slice of product
news to help you keep your
stock fresh
30 AN AMERICAN
DREAM
Take a virtual trip around
all the industry’s latest
launches, courtesy of our
editor’s regular column…
20 MOVING ON UP
BBG Distribution have
been ringing a few
changes of late. HAMISH
McNAIR-WILSON went to
visit them to find out more
22 A SUPPORTING
ROLE
He might well claim he’ll
mount anything, but now
we know its true. DARREN
HARVY takes a peek at the
latest range of flat-screen
supports…
Years ago, when I was an impressionable adolescent, Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s little known indie outfit
theaudience sang “a pessimist is never disappointed”. Whether it was infatuation or her
credentials as a social psychiatrist that lead me to embrace the philosophy I don’t know, but for a
while I flailed through life with a Scrooge-like disdain for aspiration and ambition. Then I entered
the working world and quickly learned if you take this attitude you might as well curl up and die.
Time waits for no man, and business isn’t too dissimilar. It takes drive, energy, adaptability and
pragmatism to stay ahead of the game… particularly when times are tough. Fortunately, within
our industry there seems to be an abundance of these attributes. While market conditions might
not be the most favourable, this certainly isn’t stopping everyone. Only this month Alphason
Designs reported a 30% increase in turnover on last year. Meanwhile – stop press – a release from
Optimum has just landed on my desk reporting a massive 37% increase in sales in 2005. It isn’t
just the specialist furniture market that is flying high, however - the phenomenal growth in flatscreen TV sales seems unrelenting and is still some way off peak.
To cater for the needs of plasma and LCD-TV buyers many versatile mounts are making their
way onto the shop shelves, giving dealers the opportunity to make some extra margin – and we
feature our grandest selection of these this issue. BBG Distribution supply some of the finest in
the game and they are another company going for strength to strength. How, in this challenging
climate, I hear you ask? Well, we paid them a visit to find out! We also ran into them at the recent
CEDIA Expo, where smiles and awe-inspiring products were very much the order of the day. The
event, which is given our fullest attention this issue, was rammed with companies both looking
and moving forward. Their confidence proved radiant and we returned feeling a whole lot more
positive. Perhaps things aren’t too bad after all…
Hamish McNair-Wilson, Editor
[email protected]
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27 THE MAIN EVENT
He may never fully recover
from the excesses of the CEDIA
Expo, but HAMISH McNAIRWILSON certainly has a story
to tell
19 OUT AND ABOUT
ON THE PLUS SIDE…
Once in a while you need to
step off the beaten path to find
something truly innovative.
What’s New went a wandering
Stateside, to the home of
automation
32 INSTALLATION
NATION
All the freshest news from the
integration, installation and
automation world
39 STORIES FROM
CEDIA
As usual, CEDIA’s WENDY
GRIFFITHS lets you into a few
of the association’s secrets
46 DIARY
Be here now… if you need to
be, of course…
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WHAT’S NEW
The First Glimpse...
THE EVER INNOVATIVE ACOUSTIC ENERGY HAVE
SURPASSED EVEN THEMSELVES THIS TIME, THANKS
TO THIS REVOLUTION IN THE RADIO WORLD…
GET NET, GO!
This month our star product can be truly defined as
revolutionary. Hot out of the hallowed halls of
Acoustic Energy, this, ladies and gentlemen, is the
world’s first Wi-Fi Internet radio, offering Real
Audio, WMA and MP3 support. The popularity of
Internet radio is growing all the time due to the
diverse range of stations available. However, using a
PC to access them isn’t always particularly
convenient. In fact, for a listener in bed or in the
kitchen, it is a positive burden. Fortunately AE have
the ideal solution: the first media device capable of
accessing over 99% of internet radio stations
broadcast on-line, anywhere in the world, at any time.
Whether it is London’s BBC Radio1 or Sao Paolo’s
Radio Calypso the listener seeks, with every type of
stream supported this will do the job.
Designed and built here in the UK, in partnership
with Internet radio technology expert Reciva, this
groundbreaking conception uses an existing
broadband connection to access Reciva’s Internet
radio Gateway. The Gateway currently allows access
to 2,500 channels, with more added every day.
Selection is made simple thanks to a rotary control
knob and clear LCD display, whilst the sound is of the
highest quality too. Indeed, in using the twin AE
drivers in a ported compact cabinet, rich bass and an
impressive clarity result. The abilities of the Wi-Fi
radio do not end there and it can also work as a
media adapter, allowing users amendable access to a
library of tunes stored on their PC around the home.
This, it has to be said, is an awful lot to offer for the
paltry sum of £200 and should ensure that when this
hits the shelves in the autumn it quickly becomes the
Christmas gift the music lover who prizes convenience
just has to have. I know it’ll be top of my list…
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
For further information contact: +44 (0) 128 565 4432
www.acoustic-energy.co.uk
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SOUND & VISION EYE ON THE INDUSTRY
The Opposition Group team up with ISOL-8
Eye On The Industry
THE WHO-WHAT-WHERE-WHEN-WHY OF AV...
ATTENTION PLEASE!
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SCOPING OUT
THE OPPOSITION
It has been a busy couple of months or so at the
offices of The Opposition Group. The firm has
recently announced its entry into a strategic
alliance with Moving Air Ltd., which concerns
their Abbey Road cable and interconnect brand.
Opposition Group managing director, James
Roth explained: "These new cables and
interconnects under the Abbey Road brand have
been designed by individuals who have spent
many years working within the professional
studio environment. The range has been put
through rigorous double-blind testing and the
engineering team have exceeded the
expectations of professional studio engineers.
Moving Air were looking for a worldwide sales
and marketing resource and with the current
expansion of the Opposition Group's activities,
both companies believe that this range fits well
with our current worldwide consumer audio
activities. We have started the process of
appointing international distribution and the
response has been encouraging. Our UK sales
and marketing activities start shortly as we
bring a dedicated sales team on line and I am
looking forward to working with the UK
specialist retail sector on this great range".
The strategic alliance between The
Opposition Group and Moving Air Ltd. is already
in operation. Any enquiries regarding the Abbey
Road range should be directed to The
Opposition Group.
The fresh developments at The Opposition
Group didn’t end there, however. The company
has also announced the initiation of a strategic
alliance with ISOL-8 Teknologies Ltd., a highly
significant power conditioning brand.
Cable guys: the Opposition
Group embrace Moving Air
Commenting on the alliance, Roth proclaimed:
"I am delighted to be working with Nic
Poulson on bringing his excellent ISOL-8
products to market on a global scale. ISOL-8
Teknologies fits neatly into our growing brand
and product portfolio and the dealer and
distributor reaction to date have been very
encouraging. There does seem to have been
some confusion in recent months, particularly
in the UK, due to the recent changes in
ownership of ISOL-8 Teknologies. I believe
that with our involvement, the position is now
clarified and we can develop UK and
International business for this brand without
further delay."
LICENSED TO SELL
During June’s CEDIA Expo, Meridian Audio Ltd, the leading UK-based
manufacturer of high-end audio, video and home theatre systems and
components, and Genesis Microchip Inc., a world leader in the
development of image processing technologies for flat-panel monitors,
TVs and other consumer display products, announced the initiation of a
strategic licensing agreement. This will give Meridian Audio the right to
promote Genesis’s Faroudja technologies, products and brand on a
worldwide basis. The agreement authorises Meridian to incorporate,
manufacture and distribute Faroudja's most advanced video technologies
and home theatre solutions as part of its audio and audio-visual product
lines. The two significant forces have also agreed to cooperate in the
development of advanced video processing algorithms for inclusion in
future Meridian video systems.
"Faroudja is at the forefront of video technology," explained Robert
Stuart, Meridian chairman, co-founder and technical director. "Combining
their video processing algorithms with Meridian's own award-winning
audio and video technologies presents an ideal strategy of offering
extremely high-quality home theatre solutions to the worldwide market,"
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Nic Poulson, founder and designer of ISOL-8
Teknologies, shared in the enthusiasm: "This is
an exciting opportunity and I am extremely
heartened at the positive support I have received
from the UK specialist dealers since taking
ownership of the company. I would like to take
this opportunity to thank all those UK dealers
who have shown their support in recent months
and look forward to presenting them with some
great new products in the very near future."
The strategic alliance between The Opposition
Group and ISOL-8 is now in business.
For further information contact:
+44 (0) 208 387 1590
www.opposition-group.co.uk
he continued. "We are pleased to bring our audio/video expertise,
manufacturing and marketing capabilities to bear on developing this
renowned brand internationally. In addition to promoting the existing
Faroudja product line, we will create new products in collaboration that will
complement, for example, our already advanced optical disc player
technology."
The positive feeling was shared in the Faroudja camp: "Meridian enjoys
an international reputation for providing innovative high-end audio
processing systems recognised for their performance," commented Anders
Frisk, executive vice president of Genesis Microchip. "We believe that Genesis
customers will benefit from the expanded promotion of Faroudja's Emmy
award-winning video processing technologies and brand through Meridian
manufactured products and worldwide distribution structure. This strategic
agreement with Meridian will expand Faroudja's presence globally in the
luxury home theatre market. Consumers looking for best-of-class audio and
video quality in their home entertainment installations will appreciate this
technological match."
We look forward to seeing the fruits of the two firm’s combined labours.
For further information contact: +44 (0) 148 044 5678 www.meridian-audio.com
Ozzy... there's a Monster
in the house!
MONSTER PUNCH
Ozzy Osbourne, known as either the Prince of Darkness, or,
more recently, a doting father and one of reality TV’s most
amusing successes, recently showed his support for the
Monster brand of cables. On his new “Prince of Darkness”
boxed set, Ozzy officially thanked the renowned
manufacturers for helping him keep his home cinema and
home studio wired and powered, as these are both
exclusively decked out with Monster Cable and Monster
Power products. Meanwhile, when Ozzy tours, Monster also
wires and powers the mighty Black Sabbath, affording the
band the best possible sound. Ozzy is the latest in a stream of
celebrities to endorse the firm’s hugely respected product
rostrum. For further information visit:
www.monstercable.com
All set to feel the burn
with Alphason?
IN THE SUN
With things looking more rosy than ever at Alphason
Designs, September’s sales conference promises to
be a ball. The largest in the firm’s history, Alphason is
taking 100 delegates to sunny Bermuda to celebrate
their 20th anniversary and launch a whole load of new
marketing and product initiatives for the forthcoming
season. What better way to treat your business
partners?
Those heading to the sun kissed Caribbean will
include the lucky Alphason stockists who won the
Bermuda Postcard scratch competition. With less
than two months to go until take off it’s rapidly
approaching the time to pack the sun cream for them.
The Wyndham Bermuda Resort and Spa, situated at
Southampton Beach, one of the most beautiful
locations on the island, will play host to the guests for
the duration of their stay. Famed more for its quality,
style and sophistication than the infamous triangle
saga and tasteless shorts, there is no better setting in
which to experience the latest line of Alphason
products. French TV manufacturer Sagem - with whom
Alphason recently announced an OEM partnership - will
also have a platform slot during the conference, giving
delegates the opportunity to learn about their freshest,
award-winning DLP and LCD televisions. In addition to
the Alphason delegates a 15-strong party of Retra
members will be joining the Conference on their way to
New York as part of a study tour.
Over the years Alphason has staged its conference
in a variety of interesting locations including Malta,
Guernsey, Jersey, Mallorca and, most recently,
Barcelona. However this year’s extra special location
has been chosen to reflect the company’s 20 years of
success in the industry. Those lucky enough to be
making the trip must be rubbing their hands with glee!
www.alphasondesigns.com
AHEAD OF THE GAME
Nigel Temple, a marketing consultant, trainer, speaker and author, is to give a talk
on low-cost marketing techniques at the next British Federation of Audio Sales
Meeting, scheduled for October 4th. Nigel is a faculty member and course director
with the CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing) and specialises in low-cost
marketing techniques. He has an honours degree in marketing and was trained to
sell by Rank Xerox, subsequently spending three years as a professional copywriter.
Known for packing a good deal of very useful information into his
presentations, Nigel ran a marketing services agency for nine years and now trains
some 2,000 marketing delegates annually. He also regularly speaks about
marketing to business audiences - throughout the UK and internationally.
The presentation is expected to commence at 13.30 on the day and will last for
around three hours. All BFA members and their representatives are invited to
attend. The event will be hosted at The Rugby Tavern, 19 Great James Street,
London, WC1N 3ES. It should offer attendees some useful insight in how to keep
ahead of the game and draw in the punters, which will be particularly appreciable
at the moment when, across the industry, the purse string are being tightened.
Anyone interested in attending should contact Chris Cowan.
For further information contact: +44 (0) 142 871 4616 www.british-audio.org.uk
WATCHING A CLASSIK
Linn Products have served notice, with immediate effect, on Classik product range
UK distributor Armour Home Electronics. This decision has been put down to the
“the divergent business interests of both parties” with Linn explaining the Classik
product range to be “inconsistent with both the direction in which AHE wish to
develop their business and their current brand portfolio.” Linn do, however, wish
to thank AHE for all their efforts over the past few years.
Any retailers who currently have a signed agreement to sell Linn via AHE
can place orders via the Linn Orders Desk on +44 (0) 141 307 5177 or
[email protected] with immediate effect, as their accounts with Linn are
already open. Meanwhile, current Linn dealers who purchase their Classik
products from AHE should contact the Linn Orders Desk to request these
along with their normal orders. Finally, retailers who currently do not have a
signed agreement with Linn to stock any or all of the Classik product range
should contact Linn directly.
For further information contact: +44 (0) 141 307 7777 www.linn.co.uk
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AID TO AFRICA
TIME FOR CHANGE
Trade supplier in the electrical retail sector Lawton Trade Supplies has
completed a significant business overhaul as it gears up to embrace the
future of new technologies. The old Lawton Trade Supplies has been rebranded solely as Lawton, with an accompanying strapline of Trading in
Technology which, according to the company's owner, Neil Drain, sums up the
whole story of the company's new positioning. Neil, who acquired Lawton
nearly two years ago, was reluctant to implement many changes before he
had developed a feel for the company - which is based in the West Midlands and for the market.
"Lawton has always had an excellent reputation for service and for
offering reliable products with a good margin," Neil explained. "However, the
market is changing with more competitive threats than ever before as well as
more demanding and knowledgeable consumers. This is why I have spent the
last few months putting in place an infrastructure and strategy for expansion.
This has included extensive new warehouse facilities, additional staff and
enhanced Information Technology, as well as our new look image. We have
also introduced a range of exceptional value products in the area of
converging technologies (audio, video and computing) that will give our
customers many more opportunities for sales. These are today's ‘must-have’
products that every forward-thinking retailer needs to stock.”
As a result of these changes things look to be well poised for Neil and his
team. "Lawton,” Neil finished, “is now very well positioned to enable our
customers to meet the constantly changing demands of consumers for
innovation and value. Our expansion, our extensive range of existing and new
products and our fresher image will show the market that we are more than
ready for rapid and sustainable growth."
For further information contact: +44 (0) 121 511 1128 www.lawtontrade.co.uk
KEEPING ACTIV
On July 1st Nordost closed their UK office in Flint, with immediate effect.
However, Nordost products will continue to be made available here via
Activ Distribution, who will act as the sole distributor for the UK. Activ
Distribution are, reportedly, thrilled to have been offered this opportunity
by the Nordost Corporation. The team are delighted to be working with an
exciting range and aim to increase the profile of the Nordost brand something which will be aided by the introduction of a number of new
affordable designs set to take the brand to a considerably wider audience.
Expect to see a number of major launches at September’s Hi-Fi & Home
Entertainment Show.
For further information contact: +44 (0) 163 529 1357 www.nordost.com
PURE Digital, the biggest
name in the DAB sphere,
recently offered savings of
10% off its award-winning
radios as part of a "radio
amnesty" launched by the
BBC on 6th July 2005. The
radio amnesty in aid of
African nations, fronted by
BBC presenter Nick Knowles,
allowed listeners to receive
discounts on DAB radios from
PURE and a host of other digital radio manufacturers. The BBC's digital
radio team and BBC Radio Five Live teamed up with manufacturers and
high street retailers across the country to offer listeners a discount of
10% on a new digital radio, when they traded in their portable FM sets.
"This is a great opportunity for everyone involved in the digital radio
industry to come together, put aside all the egos and competition, and
work together for a common cause." explained PURE Digital's general
manager Kevin Dale.
The amnesty ran until 26th July, during which time Five Live
supported the project on air. Around a thousand stores up and down the
country were involved in the scheme. The old sets that were collected
during the three weeks will be reconditioned and sent to Somalia and
the southern Sudan, where the BBC World Service Trust will distribute
them.
"PURE's radios have caught the national consciousness with four of
the UK's top five selling DAB digital radios being made by PURE. But,
while we are happy that so many people are upgrading to PURE's digital
radios, we are even more delighted that, through the cooperation of so
many people in the industry, those customers' old radios will be going to
fulfil a vital educational role in Somalia and Sudan," Kevin Dale
continued. Other manufacturers to support the campaign included
Panasonic, Roberts and Sony, while retail groups such as the John Lewis
Partnership, Currys, Dixons, Comet and a host of leading independent
retailers (recruited through RETRA) joined them.
The radios will be used to further work on the Somalia Distance
Education for Literacy project - or Radio Teacher - which offers education
to men and women who have grown up during civil war with no chance of
schooling. There is a shortage of Somali teachers and there are few
western volunteers, so the only choice is to use the mass media instead.
www.bbc.co.uk/digitalradio
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
NEC has announced an optional extended two-year warranty covering its award-winning
residential projector models, the HT410, HT510 and HT1100. The guarantee will protect
the buyer’s investment, offering a return and repair service for each projector for a
further two years, in addition to the initial two or three-year warranty cover provided with
the projector at the time of purchase. This warranty is testament to NEC’s credentials in
manufacturing high-quality display solutions and provides consumers with the most
comprehensive projector guarantee currently available in the UK. The new guarantee will
be comprehensively supported by NEC’s ISO registered European Technical Centre in
Telford. Said Simeon Joseph, product manager for NEC’s Visual Communications
Division: “Our two-year extended warranty demonstrates NEC’s confidence in its
projection technology as well as our commitment to providing unrivalled levels of
customer service.”
For further information contact: +44 (0) 845 234 4040 www.nec.co.uk
TOTAL HOME TECHNOLOGY
There’s so much more to Crestron:
0208 439 7272
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Thermostats & Intercom
TIME FOR CHANGE
BBG has announced a number of major changes this
week, to coincide with their recent move to their new
headquarters facility in Watford. Well known for its
high-quality marketing and retailer back-up, BBG
has decided to rationalise some of its brands to
improve their support to their key retailers and
customers even further.
With immediate affect, BBG will no longer
distribute the T+A and Waterfall brands in the UK.
From now these will be handled by a new UK
distributor called Transparent Distribution Ltd, run
by none other than Tyron Jackson… the former
National Sales Manager for BBG!
Gordon Dutch, Sales & Marketing Director,
stated: “Over the past 6-12 months BBG has been
looking long and hard at all of its product ranges.
With the huge success of Vogels here in the UK plus
the addition of Bandridge/Profigold & Jamo, it
became clear that there was a massive gap
between the niche products we carried, such as T+A
& Waterfall, and the more mass market brands that
we carry. Although we have been very successful
with T+A and Waterfall, the sheer amount of work
they take to service and their routes to market
varied massively from our new core business so we
decided changes had to be made.
Upon informing Tyron of our decision, Ty
decided he would like to stay with the brands and
therefore the decision was made, with T+A and
Waterfall's blessing, that Ty would go with the
brands, thereby giving him a great chance to
develop his own high-end distribution company.
As you would expect from BBG the transition
has been dealt with wholly amicably and Ty will take
over all aspects of Sales, Marketing & Service as
from now, supported by the two manufacturers.
This decision leaves us free to concentrate 100% on
our core brands and provide an even higher level of
sales, marketing and service to our retailers.”
Tyron Jackson - Managing Director of
Transparent Distribution confirmed – “I've really
enjoyed my time with BBG and totally understood its
decision to rationalise. Having said that I had built
up some really good relationships with both the
suppliers and retailers over the past 3 years and
really didn't want to see those go to waste. Due to
BBG's established policy of re-investment the
brands have been, and are still enjoying great
reviews in the press, and are in great shape - my
aim is to continue and build on what BBG has
started.”
Siggi Amft, owner of T+A says “T+A really
appreciates BBG's honest and open approach to
business and the work they have put in with our
brand. We are pleased that BBG were good enough
to inform us in advance of their plans and to
ensure that all of us were able to find a suitable
solution for us to continue growing the UK market,
a market that 's now becoming of significant
importance to us.”
Nadine Dewell, Export Manager for Waterfall
says “When BBG took over Waterfall in the UK it
had little or no sales and an invisible profile. Since
that time it has built a strong base for us and we
also appreciate and accept its decision to
rationalise. We sincerely believe that Ty will carry
on where BBG left off.”
To coincide with its re-structuring BBG has
also replaced all self-employed consultants at the
company with fully-time employed staff to ensure a
higher level of customer care and service. With Ty's
departure David Mills has now become National
Sales Manager for the new merged Home Audio &
Accessories Division. Further details on BBG's new
employed sales force will follow shortly.
For further information contact: +44 (0) 845 600
4224 [email protected]
For more information on T+A and Waterfall: +44
(0) 162 351 7000
A NEW FACE
NHJ launch their brand with help Nina
Conti and her monkey... (it's not real)
NHJ, a manufacturer of digital portable technology, has officially launched in the UK. The company unveiled its 21strong product portfolio to press at The Soho Hotel in Central London. We were invited to witness, for the first time,
the complete NHJ line up which includes a number of striking and ground breaking technologies. Featured in the
line up were PVPs, ultra slim digital cameras, MP3-players and TV watches. The event also served as the global
launch of C@ndi– a unique mini MP3 range that allows you to personalise players. Following the presentations it
was over to award-winning ventriloquist Nina Conti, who entertained the audience with an exclusive set.
“NHJ is delighted to be entering the UK. Although it is a competitive and challenging market, we believe that
with our diverse product line up, multi-brand approach and investment in marketing, NHJ is a company that is here
to stay,” commented Maj Harilela, CEO and founder of NHJ. NHJ has already proven successful on a global scale,
thanks in part to its multi-brand approach. Under the NHJ umbrella there are four different brands, Che-ez!, V@mp,
D’zign and NHJ, each of which appeals to a different market. If the success of the sales offices in Japan, Hong Kong,
America, Singapore, Taiwan and China can be repeated we’ll be hearing a lot more from NHJ in the coming years.
For further information contact: +44 (0) 207 278 9009 www.nhjapan.com
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MISSION ACOMPLISHED
Arcam's Solo - a startling
success story...
GOING SOLO
With times proving tough in the audio industry, success tastes all the sweeter. One
company currently appreciating that are Arcam, as the British stalwart’s Solo has
proven its most successful launch ever. Indeed, the first two shipments of the
product have, completely sold out. This has, in part, been driven by a batch of
fantastic reviews seen across the consumer press. Mass distribution magazines
including Nuts and Esquire have embraced the product, while it has also found its
way onto the telly, thanks to Tyler Brulee in The Desk. Shop staff have certainly been
feeling the impact of the positive publicity, with units flying out at an unusually high
rate. Indeed, some individual stores reported shifting in excess of 20 units in the first
month. Thus, while the conventional Hi-Fi market might be beginning to slow, where
innovation is concerned there is still money to make. And, with more publicity lined
up for the sleek and suave Solo, the success is set to continue for Arcam.
Meanwhile, with the matching Alto speakers also set to hit the market imminently –
Arcam’s first speakers in around a decade – soon you’ll be able to offer customers
an even more attractive package than this handy audiophile-quality CD-player with
integrated DAB-tuner already proves.
For further information contact: +44 (0) 122 320 3200 www.arcam.co.uk
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The future of Mission Loudspeakers is once again assured, it
would seem, after it was announced that the International
Audio Group (IAG), the Chinese owners of names like
QUAD, Wharfedale and Audiolab, had bought the
Mission business from the administrators.
Previous owners of the brand, Symphonix, had
gone into administration having reported a pretax loss of £549,000 on over £10 million
turnover in its last accounts
published. During this
process Symphonix lost the
Mission name to NXT due
to defaults made on
payments. However,
in a separate deal
IAG has also
purchased the
name from NXT
Tim Harris,
IAG UK's Managing
Director had this to
say on the
development: "The
Mission product portfolio is
exceptionally strong and selling well.
However, the company has suffered severe, and well documented,
financing issues during the past twelve months. This new deal puts Mission
on a very strong financial footing, allowing its many successful product
ranges to continue in the market. Furthermore, with full access to IAG's
considerable manufacturing infrastructure, Mission will now be in an ideal
position to pursue - with the utmost vigour - its long-held commitment to
technical innovation and product excellence."
This happy ending to the saga will be a relief to many people
throughout the industry who have come to appreciate Mission’s innovative
and attractive approach to speaker manufacturing.
For further information contact www.internationalaudiogroup.com
BUCKING THE TREND
Amid continuing stories of doom and gloom in the high street, leading home
entertainment furniture manufacturer Alphason Designs has once again
notched up a record year with turnover showing a significant increase over the
previous 12 months. And it is in the independent sector where sales grew
most, with a staggering 30% increase over the corresponding period last year.
Says Alphason’s sales, product and marketing manager Paul Dawes: “We are
all aware of what is currently happening in the retail sector so it is very
pleasing to be able to report such good news.”
This success follows four major developments at Alphason during the past
few months. There has been a major restructuring of the sales and marketing
team - already one of the largest in the industry - with the addition of five new
personnel. Of course this expansion in personnel has been matched with an
expansion of the product rostrum and the launch of some exciting new
products. And these have been supported by the largest and most successful
ever consumer advertising campaign the company has committed to. Finally,
Alphason have continued to win the plaudits in the press, scooping up several
major industry awards and best buys along the way.
Success, of course, breeds success and having undoubtedly made their
mark on their domestic shores, now Alphason are starting to spread their web
with great enthusiasm. In an attempt to replicate their growth here on the
continent, the company have enlisted a Berlin-based sales team. This will be
headed up by Holger Dahl, who will be supported by a team of 10 including
sales reps all over Germany, who have already succeeded in getting Alphason
products listed in the 600+-outlet pan-European Media Market & Saturn group.
Dahl will also control Alphason’s sales in France where products are being sold
through the company’s new distributor BC Acoustique. Until now Alphason’s
international business has been handled from the UK with sales to more than
20 countries. To support this European sales initiative Alphason has just
published its first ever foreign language brochures - one in French and the
other in German.
TWO’S COMPANY
PLAY TO WIN
Fujitsu-General, a world leader in plasma
technology, has expanded its sales team with
the appointment of two new sales executives,
David Kenna and Maria Williams.
David will be responsible for driving sales
of Fujitsu's plasmas and LCD projectors in Scotland and the
North of England, while Maria will be responsible for sales in the
Midlands. Fujitsu-General has strengthened its team to drive
sales of the new 40 Series plasma screens and LCD projectors.
The products are a vital part of the company's plans to gain
further consumer market share for its home cinema range.
Prior to joining Fujitsu, David Kenna was area sales
manager at Henley Designs Limited, a Hi-Fi and audio visual
equipment distributor. He was responsible for evaluating
product performance and initiating promotions, as well as
developing and maintaining relationships with dealers. David
also worked for two years as a senior sales executive at
Sevenoaks Sound and Vision.
Maria Williams has worked in audio visual rentals and sales
for over 14 years. Before joining Fujitsu, she was area manager
at PresentaCentre, providing audio-visual installation solutions
to a range of corporate and educational accounts.
Mark Anderson, UK sales and marketing manager, said:
"The new direct-to-dealerbusiness model, which offers retailers
and custom installers industry-leading margins and protects
pricing schedules, has been very well received by the market.
These two new appointments will help Fujitsu to extend its
distribution network and reach new retailers, whilst maintaining
the quality of service that we provide dealers. To complete our
team, I am looking for a sales professional with drive and
ambition to cover London and the South East." We wish the new
appointees well in their posts.
www.fujitsu-general.co.uk
The annual PLASA Show, which takes place on
September 11th-14th this year, has long been
acknowledged as a focal point for new
developments in technology. During its 28-year
history, it has seen literally thousands of new
products unveiled - a trend that is very much set to
continue in 2005. This drive for creative excellence is
reflected in the PLASA Awards for Innovation - a
series of eight awards that puts the focus firmly on
the best design and development work going on
across the industry.
In the months running up to the show, leading
manufacturers across the audio, lighting, AV and
staging worlds are invited to put forward the new
products that they feel initiate change and further
demonstrate just how creative this industry is. All
the nominations will be featured in the
Lighting&Sound International-sponsored Innovation
Gallery, an impressive display area at the entrance
to the exhibition that captures the spirit of the show.
The eight winners will be announced in a major
awards ceremony on Monday September 12th.
With an industry now spending significant
sums on R&D, and so much at stake, the awards
have come to represent the highest standards of
excellence. To ensure this remains the case, the
strict entry criteria has been further tightened up to
filter out products that are simply developments of
previous entries. Further changes are also planned
for the 2005 awards: with the demand for energy
efficient technologies growing, the organisers are
re-introducing an award for environmental impact.
Awards judging panel chairman, James Eade, says:
"As the focus on this area increases, as well as the
reduction of harmful substances in manufacture,
it's good to recognise those who divert an element
of R&D spending into benefiting the environment.
Products can be nominated where owners can
demonstrate a clear strategic success in areas
such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, a
concerted effort to reduce harmful materials in
manufacture (above and beyond that required for
RoHS compliance) or similar environmental gains."
The environmental award will be an additional
award to the eight product awards and, like the
others, will be given at the discretion of the judges.
It is a commendable addition to the ranks and look
forward to seeing a hotly contested competition to
claim it.
All money raised from the entry fees goes
direct to charities that have a direct link to the
industry. Previous recipients include Livewire Youth
Project - a centre in Cornwall that provides music
and performing arts facilities for young people and two pilot schemes, supported by the Live Music
Forum, one providing a rehearsal centre in
Swansea and the other enhancing the information
and communication technology aspect of music
teaching. With this in mind PLASA really does seek
ensure that, in some way at least, everyone is a
winner. The awards have been around for 15 years
now and, on the evidence of the subsequent impact
of previous winners, manufacturers everywhere will
be honing and tweaking their most innovative ideas
in order that they might win this added prestige. Be
sure to watch this space for the nominations and
results when they come in.
www.plasashow.com
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WALKING THE WALK PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
The team at What’s New would like
to congratulate Susi Barrett of
Imagination Technologies – the
name behind PURE Digital – for
completing charity Walk the Walk’s
recent Playtex Moonwalk, the only
Power Walking Marathon.
Competitors were sponsored in
order to raise funds for breast
cancer research and holistic
cancer care and, to draw attention
to the issue, undertook their task
wearing only bras on their upper
halves. The marathon march began
at Hyde Park in the heat of the
summer night at 23.20, with Susi
crossing the finish line at 05.20.
15,000 people took part in the
draining walk which, for Susi,
became a jog for the last four
miles, due to the development of
painful blisters on both heels.
However, the test of endurance
proved worthwhile as it looks as
though she will meet her £1,000
target for her endeavours. No
doubt further donations will be
gratefully received.
www.bmycharity.com/V2/
susibarrett2005
The nationally renowned Home Entertainment Show returns to the north of England this autumn for the 7th time. The
most sizable sound and vision event of its ilk in the area, it will once again be staged at the spacious and popular
Renaissance Manchester Hotel, in the heart of the city. Many people - including Gay Brown, MD of the north west of
England's leading retailer, Practical Hi-fi - are already looking forward to the event. "The first half of this year may not
have broken any sales records,” Gay explained, “so it's even more important for us and our extremely supportive
suppliers to use this event as a positive sales & marketing tool for immediate and future business. It's not just about
selling for two days over an October weekend."
Gay went on to say, "With the first UK launching and introduction of many new developments, technologies and
design in sound and vision products, this established 'Premier Show' again promises to be an overwhelming sales
success. These new products will greatly contribute to our main goal, as quite simply, to entice and sell more
products. The Show is all about selling and as the major retail sponsor this is exactly what Practical Hi-fi and the
manufacturers will be doing."
The Organisers are always looking to improve the show to draw in more visitors… so watch this space for further
details of developments. With HDTV unveiled as a major them, the lure of this exciting development should
undoubtedly help to draw in the crowds.
For further information contact: www.home-entertainment-show.co.uk
COURTING THE WEB
Mitsubishi’s Electric VIS Division has re-launched its UK
website. Yes, the leading manufacturer of innovative
products including projectors, video walls, security
recorders and photo printing solutions, now has a worthy
online facility. The new design aims to make the website
more user friendly, boasts easy to navigate pages that are
clearly laid out and offer visitors increased functionality.
Amanda Holton, Marketing Manager for Visual Information Systems said: "Our new website has
specifically been designed to be more user friendly, and with more features enabling users to find relevant and useful
information on our range of products".
For further information contact: www.mitsubishielectric.co.uk/vis
SHARE AND SHARE ALIKE
Microsoft and Toshiba have announced a significant expansion of their global
relationship in order to enhance the development and delivery of innovative
digital consumer electronics products and personal computers by sharing
each other's respective hardware and software technologies. The expanded
collaboration is designed to accelerate the availability of new devices for the
benefit of customers, while demonstrating mutual respect for each
company's intellectual property rights.
"Microsoft values our strong relationship with Toshiba, a company we
admire for its long-standing commitment to innovation," said Bill Gates,
chairman and chief software architect of Microsoft. "This agreement
demonstrates our desire to share our innovations with other companies in
ways that promote the spread of new ideas and benefit customers by
accelerating the development of exciting new products."
Of particular interest to us in the AV industry is the decision of the two
companies to investigate the development of HD DVD players using Microsoft
Windows CE technology, by combining Microsoft's expertise in software and
PC technologies with Toshiba's expertise in consumer electronics and
computing. The companies also plan to strengthen their collaboration on iHD,
the DVD Forum's latest interactivity format.
The companies signed a cross-licensing agreement to promote the
exchange of innovations developed by each company. The licensing agreement
covers developments in computer and digital consumer electronics areas.
Microsoft and Toshiba both have traditions of investing heavily in research and
development, a fact reflected in the depth of their respective patent portfolios
and diverse products. With this in mind, no doubt, as time goes on the new
relationship will certainly bear some particularly innovative fruits.
For further information contact: +44 (0) 870 442 4424 HYwww.toshiba.co.uk
THE HIGH LIFE
THE IDEAL CHOICE
With high-definition TV now well and truly on its way, companies from across the industry are
starting to give demonstrations of the advantages it affords, in order to highlight the adeptness
of their products in handling the signal. The latest firm to extend the invitation to a selection of
lucky technology journalists is Sony, who are offering us the chance to witness an exclusive
preview of the upcoming Sony Pictures cult movie
Expect a fine showing
The Lords of Dogtown. The film, featuring Emile
from the Qualia
Hirsh, Victor Resuk, Heath Ledger and John
Robinson, documents 1970s street
skaters. It will be shown in glorious
high-definition, to celebrate the
launch of its new range of top
notch large plasma screens
– the ‘S’, ‘V’ and ‘W’
Series. The event takes
place this month at
Columbia House and will
also afford us an
opportunity to see the
stunning Qualia HDTVhandling projector in action.
+44 (0) 193 281 6000 www.sony.co.uk
KEF’S multiple-award winning
KIT100 Home Cinema system
has claimed yet another title. Its
most recent acclaim came
courtesy of the recent National
Homes Awards, in association
with Ideal Home magazine and
The Daily Telegraph, who
awarded it a top-place.
The outstanding KIT100,
which creates a genuinely
immersing illusion of surroundsound, was recently described
in the Sunday Times as the
“film-lover’s nirvana”. With this
in mind, the system was chosen
as outright winner in the Home
Innovation Entertainment and Technology category,
which is sponsored by Crestron. Yet another string to
its bow, it is no wonder the product has been proving
such a success for the pioneering KEF team.
www.kef.com
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HOLDING THE ACES
D&M Holdings and Boston Acoustics, a
premier manufacturer of high-performance
audio systems, have announced the signing
of a definitive merger agreement allowing
D&M Holdings to acquire Boston Acoustics
through its subsidiary D&M Holdings US Inc.
D&M Holdings is the owner of Denon,
Marantz, McIntosh Laboratory and D&M
Professional, ReplayTV, Rio and Escient
brands. It will now, reportedly, add Boston
Acoustics to its ranks for $17.50 per share in
cash, for a total of approximately $76million. This transaction is expected to be
immediately accretive to D&M’s earnings
upon closing.
The acquisition of Boston Acoustics will ensure D&M have a top speaker line
allowing them to offer their customers a fully fledged and uncompromising home
entertainment system. With a bunch of top notch AV receivers, amplifiers and CDplayers, DVD-players, DLP projectors and display plasma monitors already in
their stable – as well as digital media management systems – this will serve to
boost their credentials further. Moreover, the acquisition will also assure D&M of
a strong foothold in the automotive OEM business and a greater ability to drive
their five key brands in this area.
The current plan, at D&M HQ, is to operate Boston Acoustics as a unique
brand. However, the advantages of D&M’s sales, technology and cost synergies in
leveraging product distribution channels, product development and back-office
integration will no doubt be felt.
For further information contact: +44 (0) 128 565 0814 www.boston-acoustics.co.uk
ALL HANDS ON I-DECK
New addition Steve Cackett towers
over Monitor's Neil Farrow
Steve Cackett is the new Commercial
Manager for i-deck – a high-quality
companion music player for the iPod fresh off
the Monitor Audio production line.
Working closely with Neil Farrow,
Monitor Audio's marketing manager, Steve
will be spearheading i-deck global retail sales
into the major electrical multiples,
independents and leading department stores.
Steve and Neil will also develop the
company's on-line retailing strategy, working
closely with Apple, as well as building traffic and sales through the dedicated
www.i-deck.com website. Steve is well known in the electrical industry, with many
years' experience as a National Account Manager, promoting blue chip brands,
including Panasonic, Xerox, Pace Microtechnology and Thorn EMI to the retail trade.
"Steve joins us at an incredibly exciting time. To launch and promote i-deck the brand new high quality music player for iPod," says Tim Ireland, Monitor
Audio's Chief Operating Officer. "i-deck will feed into the fantastic consumer
demand for iPods and iPod accessories. It transforms an iPod from a personal
digital music player into a stereo sound system for everyone to enjoy. And, unlike
other systems currently on the market, i-deck also has the stunning sound quality
and iconic looks to match."
"This is a product that will take the retail market by storm" Neil Farrow
exclaimed. After six years of successfully promoting Monitor Audio, Neil will be
concentrating solely on i-deck, bringing his extensive marketing experience from
the conventional speaker sector to drive i-deck forward to be a new brand leader.
Stylish, cool design ensures that i-deck is the good-looking partner iPod
owners everywhere have been searching for. It is the ideal fit for the studio
apartment, lounge, kitchen or bedroom, recharging the iPod as it plays. i-deck's
smartly profiled, separate speakers are compact in size (190mm x 145mm width)
yet produce audio performance of breathtaking power, easily coping with full-on
dance music, but with enough refinement to play late evening jazz - as you would
expect from Monitor Audio, a company with a glittering, 30-year reputation in
building high-end loudspeakers.
"It's a really exciting time to be joining Monitor Audio,” Steve Cackett
remarked. “At £249.00 we have priced i-deck competitively, designed it to surpass
its competitors and Neil will be supporting it with a comprehensive marketing
campaign in national, regional and specialist media."
For further information contact: +44 (0) 126 874 0580 www.i-deck.com
www.monitoraudio.co.uk
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SOUND & VISION ALL THE AV NEWS FIT TO PRINT
What’s New?
COMPILED BY DARREN HARVEY
WHAT’S NEW ‘S ROUND-UP OF ALL THE
VERY LATEST PRODUCT NEWS
THE BIGGER THE BETTER
Thanks to a host of great releases of late, the DLP-TV has become a
seriously attractive option for the home cinema fan… and no product
re-enforces this more than the Axium HD-D56B from Sagem. An
audacious 56-inches of blur-free, sharp, richly coloured visuals make
this a seriously involving option for the viewer. The DLP technology
secures blacks of some depth and contributes to the striking realism
the HD-D56B serves up. DVI connectivity ensures this model will
comfortably cater for the high-definition generation as and when it
needs to, whilst the presence of Faroudja’s DCDi image processing,
700cd/m2 of brightness, a 3000:1 contrast ratio and, of course, the
DMD: HD2+ incarnation of Texas Instruments’ technology goes some
way to illustrating how serious a solution this is. Sagem’s 50-inch
Axium HD-D50 has certainly blazed a path for this mightier model,
securing the firm a 62% share of the DLP-TV market by the end of last
year. Now, with performance like this, a suave piano black finish and a
screen capable of dragging the viewer into the movie with them,
Sagem are all set to step up a gear. And, with a paltry price tag of
£2,699, there is no reason to believe the HD-D56B won’t help them
along.
Another model that could well do so is the HD-D45S. Highlighting
Sagem’s commitment to the DLP market this new, sleek model comes
bedecked in smooth silver and boasts a slim base with integrated
speakers. In the performance stakes it is the match of its more sizable
sibling. This 45-inch model will hit the market at £1,899 and is as good
value a route to large screen cinematic viewing as you’ll find.
www.sagem.com
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WHAT’S NEW
Q-ING UP ALREADY
When it comes to developments in sound technology, there is simply
no holding KEF back. The pioneering outfit have a stunning all-new
range of speakers built, dressed up and ready to rock. The latest
incarnation of the award-winning Q Series, this comprises eight
models from the affordable entry-level iQ1 bookshelf to the
impressive iQ9 floorstander. KEF’s patented Uni-Q driver technology
remains the foundation of these models’ abilities and boasts several
significant upgrades. Improvements include the addition of stiffer,
titanium coated cones and a much longer throw suspension for
improved bass performance. New copper clad aluminium flat wire
voice-coils, elliptical tweeter dome profiles and rigid die-cast
chassis also bring benefits, resulting in a driver array that packs
more of a punch. Superior bass response, significantly lower
distortion and a sweeter top end are also evident, proving KEF’s
progress, once again, to be tangible. With prices beginning at
£229.99, a stunning soundscape has rarely been so affordable.
www.kef.com
THE BIG APPLE
The ingenuity of American firm SpeakerCraft knows no bounds. The
most recent evidence of its fabled innovation comes in the form of the
Music On Demand Experience (MODE). This newly enhanced multizone control system has tapped into the MP3 generation to deliver
what its manufacturers are billing as the first multi-zone system to
display actual iPod song information in every room in the house on a
high-resolution colour display. Yes, with this up and running users will
have full access to all their music via titles, artist, album, genre or
howsoever they may wish.
The MODE system will support up to six iPods, each of which can
be individually accessed as a separate source around the home,
making this the most progressive means to exploiting the abilities of
Apple’s finest portable player we’ve seen to date.
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THE UNIVERSAL
FOR THE RECORD
TEAC UK has announced details of its UX-1 SACD, DVD-Audio/Video Player,
an addition to the Esoteric Series. The painstakingly designed and
constructed UX-1 will be distributed in the UK by Symmetry. It is a
precision-made universal disk player offering what its manufacturers claim
to be the “world’s best image and sound quality.” It’s certainly one of the
best we’ve heard and comes equipped with many appreciable features.
These include DTS96/24 and Dolby Digital/DTS decoding abilities, a lip-sync
function which corrects mistiming between audio and video and a
thoroughly intelligent speaker configuration function which computes and
adjusts the 5.1-channel surround sound to its environment. Riddled with
the highest quality components, this is a high-end piece of kit for those who
take their sound and vision seriously.
www.teac.co.uk
Sagem is continuing to build its presence in the home cinema and
digital TV market with the launch of the first in a new range of PVRs.
Named the PVR6240T, it is a sleek looking model based on the winning
design of the Micro Set Top Box range. Despite its diminutive
dimensions, it includes a 40Gb hard drive. User friendly features
include an embedded seven day EPG (Electronic Programme Guide), a
programme description screen and FREEVIEW compatibility, offering
the buyer one touch access to their favourite channels. They’ll also be
offered the ability to pause live TV, furnished with up to 20-hours of
recording time at 3.8Mbs and a whole lot more. With products like this,
Sagem are here to stay.
www.sagem.com
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SKIP TO THE BEAT
The firm that broke ground in the VCR world by allowing users to skip
commercials is now bringing these benefits to the DVD-Recorder sector. Yes,
the DV-DS81E from Hitachi will automatically fast forward through those
irritating commercial breaks for the user when they are reviewing recorded
content. Couple this with its 100-hours of recording and latest batch of picture
technologies and you have a complete option on your hands.
www.hitachidigitalmedia.com
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CROWNING GLORY
Crown has recently added 27 and 32-inch LCD-TVs to its flat-screen range. With
the market currently tripling year on year and LCD starting to outstrip plasma,
this is an ideal time for the firm to make an impression in this sphere. These
LCD-TVs are set to hit the shelves for a competitive price, yet they show no
evidence of compromise in the features stakes. Indeed, with price tags of £799
and £899 apiece, they make the slender LCD-TVS a feasible option for all.
www.crowncorporation.co.uk
TIME TO REVEL
Revel has announced the introduction a
new high-performance yet affordable
range. Named the Concerta, this line
brings an unusually high level of sonic
accuracy and wide dynamic range to its
more than reasonable price point.
Models available include the F12
floorstander (£900), M12 Monitor (£400),
C12 Centre Channel (£400), S12
Surround Speaker (£700) and B12
Subwoofer (£700). Throughout the range
the company’s proprietary transducer
designs, sophisticated filter networks
and top-notch engineering make their
presence felt. Furthermore, with the
active subwoofer packing a 650W punch,
it certainly isn’t lacking in the necessary
oomph. The elegant speakers come
dressed in a choice of natural cherry,
maple or black ash and can show their
abilities in a host of audio or audio-visual
applications.
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products of this type, but fully
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voices where most simply
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THE FUTURE'S FLAT
KNOCK ON WOOD
JVC has expanded its beautifully crafted line-up of wooden cone speaker systems, with
the addition of the EX-D5. This component system offers DVD-Audio compatibility, for
those who require a higher definition of audio playback and also features a wireless
USB connection. Another component system new to the range is the EX-P1. This
boasts all the features of the highly acclaimed EX-A1, which graced our cover upon its
release. However, this micro component offers buyers an alternative choice of speaker
finish. Coming bedecked in the classy sheen of a piano gloss black rather than the
previous cherry wood this truly looks the part. The unusual wooden speakers and their
cones are constructed in a complicated process that involves soaking the wood in Sake,
leaving it both supple and strong. Both genuinely unique and thoroughly attractive,
these solutions really stand out on the shelf.
For further information contact: +44 (0) 870 330 5000 www.jvc.co.uk
A TRUE CLASSIC
Amongst an array of high-quality products designed by the company, Creek's 5350SE
integrated amplifier is undeniably one of the most successful. With parts no longer
available, and no doubt pleasing the original's avid following, Creek are relaunching the
model. Benefiting from a few minor design changes, the model has been renamed the
Classic 5350SE and is due in shops mid to late August. Features include a restyled front
panel, to complement the removal of the tape selector switch and a reduction in size of
the pre-amp circuit board, and a semi-hidden push switch connection between preamp and power amp. With elegant styling and state-of-the-art circuitry, the new
5350SE looks set to live up to its 'Classic' name.
For further information contact: +44 (0) 144 226 0146 www.creekaudio.com
It may not be clear as to whether the LCD,
plasma or an alternative technology will
triumph in the battle of the display
technologies, but there can be no doubt
that the slim-line TV is here to stay.
German speaker manufacturer Canton
have long been aware of this trend and
have developed their CD 300 series to
provide audio to complement these
products' pictures. The elegantly styled
range has now been joined by the twoway CD 310 F flatspeaker: only 10cm
deep, it can be used as both a front and
surround speaker, can be wall- or standmounted and, in combination with other
models from the high-quality CD 300
range, can provide a user with an
undeniably top-quality surround sound
set-up.
+44 (0) 239 250 1888 www.canton.de
ON THE SHELF
The minimalist approach is
very much en vogue these days
and Atacama have embraced it.
The Cantilever shelves now
available with their Equinox
Plasma Support certainly have
this look about them. However,
with up to three shelves
available they are equally
functional and offer the support
to replace a conventional rack.
The shelves can be retro-fitted
to existing Equinox models and
are nice and flexible. Starting
at a mere £69.99 each, they
prove that good looks don’t
always come at a hefty price.
For further information
contact: +44 (0) 145 528 3251
www.atacama-audio.co.uk
TAKE FIVE
Monster Power has announced the introduction
of the latest addition to its line of highperformance power products: the MPA 5150
Home Cinema Music Five Channel Reference
Power Amplifier. Though a solitary, attractive
unit, the MPA 5150 delivers each of its channels
with maximum power as well as the clarity,
dynamic range and resolution necessary for
those seeking the ultimate entertainment
experience. Its thoroughly original, patent
pending, current-feedback topology - named
MMAT - ensures low distortion and greater
clarity, even at the highest levels of operation. It
will essentially amplify a source with all the sonic
details intact… and that is a fine achievement. It
might weigh in with a price of £3,500, but
performance like this costs!
+44 (0) 192 343 1634
www.MonsterCable.com.
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SOUND & VISION OUT AND ABOUT
Out And About
OUR ENERGETIC EDITOR GOES A WANDERING AROUND THE ENTERTAINMENT WORLD..
Since the last copy of What’s New landed on your doormat the summer
has really started to kick in. So, at a time when compiling an issue is
made even harder thanks to the sweltering, sauna-like conditions of the
office and the not exactly pleasant odour of men hard at work, any
excuse to get out of these four walls is appreciated. Fortunately, offers
to go a wandering, soak up the sun and meet some new faces abound
at the moment and, wherever possible, the team have been snapping
them up.
Sharp's LC-32P50E
A GOOD SPORT
Of course it isn’t always possible. There are times when, no matter how much we
hound our superiors to unleash us from our shackles and go a roving, they just
won’t allow it. Unfortunately, it seems life does go on without us. One of the
liveliest events of recent times was provided courtesy of distributors AWE. 25
custom installers made the most of the firm’s generous offer of a day out at
PalmerSport’s Motorsport Sensation and were given the opportunity to spend the
day burning rubber in an array of high-performance cars including a Formula
Palmer Audi, a Jaguar powered JP1 Le-Mans prototype and a Caterham 7
Superlight. The day was devised by AWE’s Managing Director, Stuart Tickle, as a
way of thanking its many valued customers. “The day was a great success and
further strengthened the excellent relationship between AWE, Pioneer and our
customers,” he commented. Those who were fortunate enough to make the event
were able to relive their experiences in stunning high-definition at the CEDIA
Expo, via some of the stunning Pioneer plasmas adorning the sizable AWE stand.
JOKING ASIDE
Of course, the CEDIA Expo itself provided many an opportunity to meet and greet
the members of the industry we interact with on a weekly basis. While some
provide us with specific appointments others are happy to simply grab us as we
do the rounds… or failing that, collar us later in the bar. The keener companies,
however, take things a step further and really push the boat out – sometimes
literally. Crestron have certainly been known to do this and, as per usual, the
kings of the automation manufacturing world didn’t hold back during June’s
Expo. The company had booked the biggest stand in their history as exhibitors,
carefully bedecked with all their latest wares and, assuming pride of place, its
very own bar – something always effective in bringing in the punters. As if this
wasn’t enough, on the Wednesday night of the Expo they also hired out a venue
next to the central Hyatt hotel, inviting their installers, programmers, PR staff and
journalists to eat, drink and make merry at their expense. They even put on a
comedian, confirming once again that when it comes to hospitality, there is no
beating Crestron. Their full UK team was out in force, as were representatives
from throughout the industry, which made for not only a lot of fun but a superb
networking opportunity to boot. It also gave me a chance to get ribbed by the
firm’s most vociferous Chelsea fan, John Allin. Enjoy it while it lasts John!
AT THE SHARP END
The hustle and bustle of Birmingham’s
Broad Street was soon to be replaced with
nervous glances and long dirty raincoats on
the notorious back streets of Soho.
Actually, that’s not entirely true. It was
actually replaced with one of the most
opulent, luxurious and downright classy
hotels it has ever been my good fortune to
encounter. The Soho Hotel, tucked subtly
away down a side street, a mere stone’s
Packing it in, with Sharp's
new HT-M700
- at the cutting edge
throw away from some of the capital’s
finest record stores and most
debauched book shops, hasn’t been
open long, but it certainly made the
right impression on Sharp, who chose
its lavish interiors as the setting for the
launch of the latest additions to the
globally renowned Aquos range of LCDTVs. The initial presentation was
conducted in one of the hotel’s stunning
cinema rooms, with the major area of
focus being the Aquos P5 series.
Comprising three models of 26-, 32and 37-inches, this innovative batch
show Sharp, once again, to be taking an entirely original approach to the
LCD-TV marketplace. While all around them are talking of HDTV as though it
is here already, Sharp have acknowledged that free-to-view high-definition
services probably won’t be around until 2010 at the earliest. Moreover, even
when it does arrive as a paid for option, there is no guarantee current Sky
subscribers will be prepared to pay the extra costs. This, however, does not
mean that such viewers would not appreciate the benefits a flat-screen TV
can afford.
The P50 models are the first screens of their kind to be designed solely
for the European market and, as such, are the only ones available capable of
producing an existing PAL signal exactly as it should be, line for line. As a
result, whatever the source of these signals, Sharp are confident the P50
series will out perform its rivals with ease. Moreover, when HDTV
broadcasts do become available they will comfortably handle these too, with
a straightforward half or three-quarter downscale conversion. With this
discernible extra performance allowing the user to reap immediate viewing
benefits Sharp are confident that, come the key Christmas season, their 32inch model in particular (the LC-32P50E) will be a major hit. Also due on the
launch pad are the Aquos GA6 and GD7 series which provide top notch highdefinition ready performance for both the analogue and idTV sectors. We
were able to take a good look at many of the new options and they build
upon Sharp’s already unrivalled reputation for innovation in this area. Keep
you eye out for them.
THE WATFORD CHAPS
The month didn’t end there, however, and I found myself
back in the very same, lavish Soho surroundings for the
Gizmos and Gadgets 2005 Press Show. Key attractions here
included DABs from Alba, a 32-inch widescreen LCD-TV
from Bush and Goodmans’ GTV42P5DVBT 42-inch Plasma
TV with Freeview. While the onus here was on the
entertainment, a further voyage, this time of enlightenment,
followed… and you don’t say that very often when you end
up in Watford! The What’s New team were invited over to
Hertfordshire to take a look at the
brand spanking new BBG building.
Having been given a full guided tour
by their sales and marketing guru
Gordon Dutch we were offered some
personal insight into where the
company is heading. Clearly these
are very exciting time for BBG, so
watch this space for further details. Meanwhile, our
wanderlust remains unrelenting with trips to the IFA show in Berlin and sunny
Bermuda – and the sales conference of Alphason Designs – already in our
sights. Until next time…
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BBG DISTRIBUTION
Moving On Up
It’s been all go at BBG of late, so HAMISH McNAIRWILSON popped over to Hertfordshire to find out
how one of our most respected distributors are
dealing with a changing industry…
You could be forgiven for thinking that our industry was about to implode if
you took everything the doom merchants were espousing without the
necessary pinch of salt or two. However, whilst times are undoubtedly tight for
many, we are not without our success stories, and BBG is exactly that: a
distributor who, since its inception in 1993, has been going from strength to
strength, successfully adapting where necessary, continually building rather
than perennially surviving. The company has long been regarded as a leader in
its field – something the bulging trophy cabinet which graces the firm’s
impressive training room is testament to. Indeed, they have the unrivalled
honour of having been voted the Distributor of the Year for every single
manufacturer they have represented, and such commendations do not come
lightly. But what does the future hold for BBG? I paid them a visit in order to
find out…
setting up home
Success breeds success and while negativity is pervading the industry, the
early part of 2005 has been a period of expansion for the dynamic team at
BBG. There is no better evidence for this than their recent move to an
upgraded and upsized facility in Watford. I was fortunate enough to be invited
over to Hertfordshire for a visit and discovered an office filled with enthusiasm
and ambition, epitomised by gregarious sales and marketing director Gordon
Dutch. Having more than doubled the storage capacity of their previous home
in Harrow, his ambitious team now have 20,000 square feet at their disposal as
well as a significantly larger office area to cater for their growing sales,
marketing and administrative force. Clever modular structuring ensures that
BBG will now be able to pursue their objectives; safe in the knowledge they
“BBG have a target of 95% next
day delivery”
Stocked to the gills...
Gordon Dutch and his expanding team...
have the facilities behind them capable of sustaining their prospective growth.
The new facility should also serve to ensure BBG’s clients get the most
efficient service around. Having been chosen as the exclusive distributor for all
of Profigold and Bandridge’s connection products earlier this year, BBG
started stocking and shipping 350 of their top selling products immediately.
The Bandridge range boasts over 2,500 different codes and fulfilling a target of
a 95% next day delivery rate on nearly all their entire catalogue will take some
doing. However, with a huge warehouse at their disposal, BBG are confident
they can achieve this by ensuring all lines are consistently in stock. This will
offer peace of mind to retailers, ensuring them of a dependable supply –
something no doubt influenced by Gordon’s background in retail management.
Professionalism is the order of the day and the entire new building is
dedicated to this end. Herein we were shown a dedicated, finely structured
training room. Next door we came across a stunning home cinema
demonstration suite, dressed up to the nines with everything that could be
required to show products in an appropriate environment, including that CI
essential – Cat-5 wiring. Moving on further there is a testing room, an
advanced IT section, financial and services offices and every foundation the
firm could need to continue building on their successes – yes, even a kitchen
upstairs & downstairs!. What started off as an empty shell when they took over
has been rapidly turned into an ideal building for BBG’s business. Like the cars
much of their in-car entertainment products find their way into, it has been
well and truly pimped. And, as an added bonus, it’s easy to find…
team building
With more space available to work in, BBG switched focus to recruiting the
staff to fill it. Having previously relied upon self-employed consultants BBG
decided the time was right to acquire their own sales force. This, Gordon
explained to us, would improve their ability to call upon customers and improve
the services they could offer their partners. With this in mind David Mills made
the move from Bandridge. David will bring 15 years of experience to the job of
heading up the new Home and Accessories Division. He will be joined on the
staff by another two fresh faces: Nigel Clark and Mark Cheffins. Mark could
prove a particularly valuable addition to the team as, being a former head of
Sevenoaks’ CI division, he brings experience of a sector which is currently
experiencing significant growth and to which a number of BBG’s ranges are
relevant. After all many an installer will soon be looking for longer length HDMI
“Gordon Dutch’s background in
retail management has proved
very influential”
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latest Vogels
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“All of their lines will be
consistently in stock”
hands on deck to ensure their new contracts and enlarged HQ prove a roaring
success.
get in training
It's a learning experience with BBG's training
“BBG are utterly committed to
the finest training”
cables and Bandridge are the only company to our current knowledge that have
a certified one 20-metres long! Essential as HDTV starts to become a reality.
The expansion in personnel won’t end there. Gordon told us BBG are
currently considering adding two further salespeople to this division to cater for
the south west and the north of England. With Keith Dutch, also a recent recruit,
assuming the position of Business Development Manager, and the highly
regarded Graham Haines (ex head of Jamo UK) bought in to work with the Jamo
brand with which he is so familiar, the set-up is looking healthier than ever.
Jamo is a fresh addition to the burgeoning BBG catalogue. With the
formation of an Accessories Division to handle Bandridge, Profigold and Vogels,
this allowed for expansion in the existing Home Audio Division. Thus, when they
were offered the exclusive rights to distribute Jamo’s consumer and CI products
here, BBG leapt at the opportunity. And the relationship looks sure to bear fruit
for both parties. Already Gordon has got his sights on carefully nurturing the
distribution of the brand. After all, what could be more natural than selling a
good quality Jamo surround sound system alongside a top notch flat-screen?
In any period of growth a degree of rationalisation has to take place and not
all BBG’s current brands will be retained. Two names in home audio side that
they’ll no longer be working with are T+A and Waterfall. The parting of ways has
been entirely amicable, as it was decided that these products were simply too
niche orientated to fit in with BBG’s changing business model. This step has
freed even more staff to focus on their other brands, ensuring BBG will have all
Ensuring success is never an easy thing, but BBG have a battle plan that makes
many distributors look like amateurs. With their Accessories Division growing in
stature the message they are trying to get across is simple: accessory sales
offer dealers an exceptionally straightforward route to increasing their profits.
Increasing accessory sales requires both motivated and skilled sales staff so, to
this end, BBG are to offer retailers who pay their staff commission better
margins. This ensures everyone will benefit from sales thanks to a tangible
reward – including the consumer, who will get the most out of their kit.
BBG are also keen to espouse the benefits of proper training. Indeed, the
firm is to launch its own road show, which will travel the length and breadth of
the country preaching their message. In order to ensure it attracts the sales
staff BBG are so keen to reach, the company will pick up all the costs, laying on
food, drink and even offering a giveaway of kit worth around £1,000 at each
event. And, if the opportunity to win a top-notch processor from Jamo isn’t
enough, BBG are promising to make the events enjoyable too. With education
and fun the order of the day, these should certainly prove a success in drawing
in the staff.
BBG undoubtedly have product ranges orientated towards sales. Bandridge,
for example, have an excellent retail vision, ensuring their products come in
compact, uniform packaging that absorbs the minimum of display space. Their
cables are also colour coded, ensuring selling them doesn’t have to prove a
labour intensive operation. The fact they are extremely well priced against many
of their peers is simply an added bonus. Vogels, meanwhile, retain a unique
position in their marketplace, with independent research showing that they are
the only bracket manufacturer who consumers recognise – perhaps a result of
their unusually high-profile thanks to their presence in the nation’s top
department stores.
up the bracket
With the benefits Vogels brackets offer, they should be a natural choice to any
consumer buying a flat-screen television, and this is another reason that BBG
are seeking to strengthen their ties with dealers. They are also seeking to
educate future clients to the advantages of the right bracket, as seen on the
independent website they sponsor: www.homecinematips.com. With 10,000
leaflets in print to promote this website, it shouldn’t be too long before it is the
consumer demanding the right bracket… particularly when Vogels unveil their
latest range at IFA. Named the 6000 Series, this boasts a number of smoothly
styled, incredibly sturdy, ultra safe mounts and brackets catering for every size
of flat-screen TV as well as a number of projectors. Rigorously tested and
meticulously designed to include everything from an advanced system of cable
management through to clever rubber feet to ensure a screen can’t bang
against the wall, these are better thought through than ever.
The training programme should help to ingrain in salespeople the benefits
of the ranges and will offer helpful hints as to how to go about selling each one.
Typically for BBG, rather than moan about the state of the industry, they are
seeking to find solutions to the problems that face retailers, manufacturers and
distributors alike. There have been a lot of changes at the company of late, but if
our meeting with Gordon, the new premises, the latest products and their plans
are anything to go by, these will prove to be changes for the better.
[email protected] on their new low cost trade only phone line
+44 (0) 845 600 4224
www.bbg.eu.com
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AV MOUNTS
Supporting Role
With the AV mounts market growing apace, DARREN
HARVEY takes a look at a few of the leading
companies and their latest solutions...
Whilst the flat-screen TVs, audiophile grade loudspeakers and high-end
sources of this world will always get the most attention, the AV industry
is also home to a wide variety of accessories that, though they might
not be as glamorous, are still vital constituents to home entertainment
set-ups and installations everywhere. Take AV mounts, for example: they
might not be the first thing that consumers put on their list, but for those
seeking to get the most out of their plasma, LCD or projector, they're
must have items...
More and more people are becoming aware of this fact and,
consequently, mounts are becoming big business. The best solutions
prove convenient for the installer and flexible and secure for the viewer,
delivering the optimum viewing angles for the rooms in which they're
situated and ensuring that the invariably expensive equipment they hold
remains safe from harm. Increasingly, manufacturers have been
considering the aesthetic impact of such products, aware that
functionality is no longer enough for discerning homeowners. With their
appeal to installer and end-user alike and with more designs appearing
on the market all the time, we thought it high time we brought you a
comprehensive round-up of the leading names and their products...
VOGELS 6000 SERIES
Due to go on sale next month, Vogels' new Evolution 6000 Series has
been designed for use with flat-panel TVs and promises excellent
flexibility of movement, solid support and designer looks to boot.
Consisting of nine models, the range features innovative engineering
that will allow even large screens to be moved effortlessly, whilst
removing any danger of them hitting the wall. Providing the user with
even more, Vogels will also be releasing add-on components to
facilitate the complete organisation a range of home AV equipment.
Contact: +44 (0) 845 600 4224 www.bbg-av.com
VANTAGE
POINT UFO
This functional plasma
mounting system from Vantage
Point and distributors Konnectson is the
Universal Flat-panel One, or UFO. Designed to
facilitate easy installation, the model will support a flatpanel TV of up to 180lb in weight and hold it just 2 3/8-inches
from a wall, impressively close for a model that will tilt up to 90°.
Contact: +44 (0) 148 043 4441 www.konnectson.co.uk
TCI PROJECTOR REFLECTOR
This new mounting system from TCI, designed for multi-media
projectors, is capable of completely concealing obtrusive equipment above
ceiling level in installations where aesthetics matter. Images from the
projector are cleverly directed to the screen via a system of mirrors, which
rotate into position when the system is turned on.
Contact: +44 (0) 160 481 1661 www.tcivega.co.uk
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CHIEF CYNERGY
Designed for TVs up to 40-inches in size, Cynergy series mounts offer maximum
extension for easy viewing, but will fold flat to the wall for a low-profile
appearance when not in use. Exclusive Centris Technology self-adjusts to provide
a smooth pivot and tilt and to hold different screens securely. User-friendly into
the bargain, Cynergy also features integrated cable management.
Contact: +44 (0)20 908 3111 www.chiefmfg.com
VANTAGE POINT UNIVERSAL
PROJECTOR MOUNT
Produced to the highest quality,
Vantage Point's Universal Projector
Mount combines stylish aesthetics with
a tough aluminium and steel
construction and is compatible with the
majority of DLP and LCD projectors.
Easily installed and adjusted for roll,
pitch and yaw, the design is
suitable for both flat and
cathedral ceilings.
Contact: +44 (0) 148
043 4441
www.konnectson.co.uk
TECH+LINK ISUPPORT TLCD-2
A high-quality and stylish alternative to more industrial looking LCD
brackets, Tech+Link's TLCD-2 is the first model in a new range of goodlooking AV solutions. With a smooth, rounded design and a durable silver
finish, it offers a full range of pan, tilt and swivel adjustment for screens up
to 26-inches in size. Priced at around £39.99, the TLCD-2 is available now.
Contact: +44 (0) 173 277 9400 www.techlink.uk.com
VOGELS EFK1325
One of Europe's premier AV support manufacturers, Vogels functional EFK1325 is
particularly suited for installation in the kitchen, thanks to its 360° hinge that permits
any LCD it holds to be neatly kept beneath under a wall-mounted cabinet when not in
use. Distributed in the UK by BBG (along with a wide variety of other products from
Vogels sizeable catalogue), the EFK1325 retails for £89.99
Contact: +44 (0) 845 600 4224 www.bbg-av.com
PREMIER MOUNTS
In the business for 26 years, Premier Mounts has a
particularly comprehensive selection of AV mounts and
adapters to offer. In fact they have over 900 designs,
meaning that the company are more than capable of
catering for the most demanding installations.
Solutions for projectors, plasmas and LCDs are
available, priced from as little as £32, and all come with
a lifetime guarantee.
Contact: +44 (0) 247 661 4700 www.mounts.com
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AV MOUNTS
CHIEF REACTION SERIES
Providing the user with the ability to view medium and large flatpanel TVs from any angle, Chief's new Reaction series consists of a
number of swing arm wall mounts. Sleek in appearance, the products
deliver superb functionality, providing lateral shift and post-installation
height adjustment and benefiting from the patented G-Force tilt and
CableTrac system.
Contact: +44 (0)20 908 3111 www.chiefmfg.com
TCI CM25
TCI's CM25 series is a new low-cost,
four-model range of multi-media
mounts that permits a projector to
be held in a number of positions.
The star-shaped mount is
compatible with virtually every
projector and the knuckle joint at
the base of the support can be
adjusted in any plane, for tilt and
camber. Competitively priced, the
series is sure to prove popular.
Contact: +44 (0) 160 481 1661
www.tcivega.co.uk
TROY INNOVATIONS LCD436
Set to be on display at the IFA come September, Troy Innovations' LCD436 is a
mount for 23-34-inch displays that offers a pivoting arm and a range of other
practical features. Ideal for larger screens, whilst retaining the flexibility of smaller
solutions, it comes with a polished chrome finish and retails for around £100.
Contact: +44 (0) 170 623 5218 www.troyinnovations.co.uk
FUTURE AUTOMATION
Future Automation manufacture a
comprehensive range of wall-mounting
solutions, catering for flat-screens
ranging from 10- to 65-inches. Designed
with aesthetic impact as well as
functionality in mind, customers can
choose from universal flush-mounted or
swivelling options as well as remoteoperated electric products.
Contact: +44 (0) 143 883 3565 www.futureautomation.co.uk
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TROY INNOVATIONS LCD323
Featuring a fully adjustable pivot
and a double arm joint that
guarantees maximum flexibility,
Troy Innovations' LCD323 caters
for the needs of LCD screens
from 15- to 23-inches in size.
Also tiltable, the LCD323 comes
in a sleek polished chrome and
silver finish.
Contact: +44 (0) 170 623 5218
www.troyinnovations.co.uk
TECH+LINK ISUPPORT TWM1
A bracket suitable for use with both plasma and LCD screens, the
TWM1 will suit most flat-panels between 30- and 50-inches in size
and a sizeable 60kg in weight. Constructed from heavy gauge steel,
the design installs flush to the wall and can be tilted up to 15°. Built
to last, the TWM1 comes in silver and retails for £119.
Contact: +44 (0) 173 277 9400 www.techlink.uk.com
E-VISION
Attractive and innovative e-visionuk's range of LCD and
plasma screen brackets offer the consumer more than just a
functional product. Constructed from aircraft-grade
aluminium and boasting sleek lines, the range features
multi-positional brackets to support screens of up to 55kg.
Recent addition the M4 was exhibited at the smart home
show and is perfect for large LCD screens.
Contact: +44 (0) 127 383 2336 www.e-vision.co.uk
OMNIMOUNT
Offering a diverse range of mounting options, one of
OmniMount's latest options is the U2T. Specifically
designed for the common LCD screen dimensions (23to 37-inches), it is robust, reliable and elegant, will tilt
between a range of +15° and -5° and retails for £199.99.
Contact: +44 (0) 184 421 9000
CHIEF FUSION
A new generation of in-fixed and tilt wall mounts,
Chief's Fusion series is made up of easy-to-install
mounting solutions that boast low profiles, excellent
functionality and attractive aesthetics. Suitable for TVs
from 26- to 65-inches, the designs feature the
exclusive Rapid Level System for hands-free leveling,
integrated lateral shift and an expanded wall plate,
which provides excellent cable access.
Contact: +44 (0) 20 908 3111 www.chiefmfg.com
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SHOW PREVIEW
Show Business
The world’s largest consumer electronics show is
fast approaching and What’s New will be there.
JAKE STOW previews IFA 2005...
The cream of AV manufacturing
with be present
As shows for the consumer electronics industry go, they don’t get much
bigger than the Internaionale Funkausstellung or IFA. For six days in
September (2nd – 7th) the area around Berlin’s radio tower, the Funkturm, will
play host to anybody who’s anybody in CE and the 2005 event promises to be
bigger and better than ever. Allowing trade visitors from all over the world to
meet with specialist dealers, the fair will also provide an opportunity for the
public to come to face with the latest technology and the international AV press
with the chance to report back on what the future has in store for us all…
six of the best
If you want an idea of what to expect from IFA 2005, even a cursory look at
2003’s event is guaranteed to whet the appetite. Attended by over 1,000
exhibitors and with a total of close to 275,000 visitors passing through its doors,
the impact it had and the success it enjoyed is impossible to refute. And this year
promises even more, as organisers continue to speak of an impressive 10%
expansion on its predecessor’s attendance figures.
Their optimism seems well founded when you understand that, such is the
increase in demand from exhibitors, additional halls have had to be made
available in order to provide adequate space. The scale of many of the biggest
names’ displays also looks set to increase by up to 15 to 20%, suggesting that
IFA 2005 is set to surpass 2003’s achievements in every way.
Of course, the success of any show depends upon what is on display and
IFA 2005 will bring the vast array of products on the market to its audience in six
distinct thematic areas. These are: television and entertainment; digital imaging;
personal computing and games; SNC satellite; network and cable; and sound
CarMedia, and together cover the sizeable scope of the CE industry in its
entirety.
Definition TV look set to feature prominently, each a technology that’s exerting an
ever-growing influence upon the products and services offered to consumers by the
AV industry.
Believe it or not the latter was first introduced to IFA attendees 20-years ago at
the fair’s Technical and Scientific programme and 2005 is certain to be a year in
which the significant improvements in HD display technology will once again be
making waves. Look out too, for the considerable and increasingly recognised
benefits of home networking to be highlighted, a development which looks set to
continue to change the face of entertainment in the home.
Needless to say, the show will be an important event for many manufacturers.
Hitachi is just one of the big names planning to make an impression, with an array
of products that include, amongst a host of others, the new HD-ready Cine Master
3LCD home theatre projector, Picture Master flat-screen TVs and Memory Master
super-multi-format DVD/HD-recorders. This flagship Master Class range is
designed to provide home users with the ultimate digital home entertainment
experience, boasts a host of the latest technologies and will be turning heads in
hall 23A.
It’s worth noting too that the abundance of high-quality products on display to
the trade and general public has made the IFA the number one trade fair for the
placing and taking of orders. Sales reached a staggering €2.4-billion in 2003 and,
as in every other area, the 2005 show looks set to comfortably top this figure.
our man in Berlin...
Having extolled the event’s virtues What’s New could hardly let IFA 2005 pass by
ignored. Ever in search of the most exciting new developments in the world of AV
our editor will be in Berlin to cast his roving eye over the industry’s wares and will
be reporting back on what he finds. Plus, we’ve also teamed up with the IFA
organisers to ensure that the many trade visitors to the show will be able to pick up
a copy of this very magazine to peruse whilst taking in everything IFA has to offer.
And much there is on offer. Besides the draw of the latest products,
international keynote speeches every morning from prominent CE sector figures,
the TWF technical and scientific forum, the IFA convention and, for a bit of fun, even
a concert are also on the bill for those that make the trip to Germany’s capital. Yet
more reasons to book your tickets as soon as possible.
With its organisers confident of significant improvements over 2003, IFA
2005 will be the place to be for anyone concerned with consumer AV industry
this September.
For further information contact: www.ifa-berlin.de
on show
As you’d expect from such a collection, new products and technologies will be
out in force, with several major launches destined to catch the eye of all who see
them. Areas such as flat-screen displays, digital radio and TV and High
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IFA pulls in the crowds like no other show
CEDIA EXPO REVIEW
The
Main
Event
What better way to
recover from a mud soaked music festival than
to exhibit at the CEDIA
Expo? HAMISH McNAIRWILSON headed up to the
midlands for the custom
installation industry’s
biggest annual shindig…
You know you are in trouble, when you’re cutting things fine as it is and you
find yourself moving 50 yards in five hours. Then, when you finally break out
onto the open road and end up heading in the opposite direction of home,
ending up in another queue for another couple of hours, it starts to put a
serious crimp on your day. You know what happens to best made plans in this
context… and mine floundered on the long hard road out of Glastonbury. By the
time I’d got home and scraped off the mud, a very early morning was the only
option. Come 5.00 am it was time to cast the wellies aside, slip into the suit and
hop onto the train for the midlands, in order to ensure I was at the ICC for the
grand opening. Remarkably enough I eventually turned up early, buzzing on a
heady mixture of caffeine and Berocca … although not quite as early as our
notoriously hardworking advertising team and their International Smarthouse
colleagues.
My opening impression of the Expo was a healthy one. The What’s New
stand was very well poised, near the entrance and well equipped with
magazines, the essential water cooler, snacks and stools, which would later be
highly appreciated by our weary feet. The Expo had clearly been the subject of a
degree of reorganisation, ensuring that, this year, every stand was easily
accessible and none of the rooms were difficult to find. The exhibition was,
confined to one side of the open, airy ICC, with the far side reserved for the
seminars. My first task was to man our stand and ensure that no one made it
by without a copy of our publications and a subscriptions form in hand. In doing
this it became obvious I wasn’t the only one whose journey had proved a bit of a
trek. We encountered manufacturers from Australia, the United States and
South East Asia, installers from across the continent and event promoters from
the Middle East. It was also interesting to stumble across many visitors new to
the Expo, from a variety of backgrounds including IT, software development and
architecture. With people like this making the rounds, familiarising themselves
with the growing automation market and its offerings, as an exhibitor we
certainly felt our presence at the show was vindicated. Clearly there were a
healthy number of fresh faces around willing to be converted to the CEDIA
mantra and fortunately there were plenty of erudite industry members around
to preach it.
Having manned the stand for a couple of hours, it was time to take a look
around. Fortunately, as it transpired, I didn’t have to go to far before some
slickly designed products caught my eye. In fact, there was a healthy selection
on the stand right next to ours. This belonged to TCI and featured a wealth of
trolleys, mounts and multimedia cabinets. Perhaps the most attention grabbing
was the Projector Reflector system. Via an innovative system of mirrors, this
allows a projector to be hidden in the ceiling, concealed behind a flap when not
in operation. With aesthetics of such significance in almost every residential
home cinema project, this thoroughly original approach to keeping a projector
discreet should certainly be a hit with installers. Tony Cochrane and his team
were always present ready to sing its virtues and, as the show started to wind
down, they did a sterling job in keeping us company to boot!
managing our time
Journalists have never been particularly well known for their time management
so it is fortunate that the better known your magazine becomes, the more other
people seem to want to manage it for you. This was my fourth trip to the Expo
and this time around, by the time I’d left the office I’d already been handed a
diary bulging with appointments with some of the cream of the exhibitors. The
first meeting on the agenda was at the AWE stand, just around the corner from
our own, where the smattering of journalists were – despite the ungodly hourgreeted with a champagne reception. It was then over to the company’s
dynamic MD Stuart Tickle to tell us some more about their business. As a
veteran of the Expo and one of the most renowned distributors in our industry,
AWE’s stand was fittingly sizable. The team were putting a clear emphasis on
the benefits of HDTV and their stand carried many products capable of showing
the sharpest pictures around as and when they become available. Indeed, the
stand even had some high-definition footage on display, thanks to some filming that
was done at AWE’s recent motorsport event. As part of an ongoing strategy to grow
their business, Stuart unveiled the company’s latest campaign slogan: “the
difference is clear.” This would certainly appear to be the case when it comes to the
expansive array of training courses AWE offer. Product highlights on show included
the stunning Yamaha YSP-1, the first trade showing of Philips’ latest 30-inch mirror
TV, which can reflect 98% of original light, and CineVersum’s latest DLP projectors.
From here it was straight up to the Kaleidescape stand for a personal
introduction to the American firm’s exceptional route to video storage and
distribution, provided courtesy of their head of international sales, Jean-Michel
Bourdon. This was then followed by a further chat with the founder of Kaleidescape,
Cheena Srinivasan. Cheena eloquently reasserted the advantages the system
affords the consumer. This also gave me the opportunity to raise further questions.
It seems that, following a three month trial period in the UK with an independent
distributor, Kaleidescape will now be handling things in our market directly. The top
brass are clearly confident about their system and hope to use the Expo - and the
offer of personal introductions to it - as a springboard to build up a network of
installers around the country. They already have a few on board and, with a
dynamic, high-end system appropriate for both domestic and superyacht-based
installs at their disposal we expect the American firm to go from strength to
strength in the coming year.
Another noteworthy reception to make it to on the first day was at the AMX
stand. Here the firm’s PR and marketing chaps got together to give myself and my
able assistant a full tour of their latest wares, including the VG series of Modero
touch-panels. These offer wireless streaming of video material and certainly stood
out, not least thanks to their incredibly bright screens and excellent ability to relay
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CEDIA EXPO REVIEW
live action directly from a CCTV camera on their stand. The
panels felt solid to handle and proved easy to navigate,
proving once again the unerring relationship AMX have with
quality.
proof of the pudding
With a couple of appointments out of the way it was time to
walk the floors and see what else there was to uncover.
One interesting port of call was the Acoustiblok stand at
which we were able to get an education in the importance
of sound proofing in an installation, courtesy of Debra
Ervine. Acoustiblok’s solution is proving incredibly popular
in the US and it was good to see this ground breaking,
compact and efficient material being given the platform it
deserves at the Expo. After all, with the speaker systems
on display becoming ever more consuming and sonorous,
containing extraneous sounds is imperative.
Unfortunately my protracted chat here made me a
couple of minutes late for my next appointment – over at
the huge, dominating Crestron stand. Fortunately I didn’t
miss the chance to hear Robin Van Meeuwen’s warm
welcome to the throng of journalists present or indeed his
introduction to a selection of the fresh products the firm
had on show. One thing he was keen to re-enforce was
Crestron’s unwavering commitment to offering a total
home solution. To this end, not only were we introduced to
a batch of swish and smoothly styled touch-panels, We
were also offered an insight into Crestron’s unique
solutions for lighting control, intercoms and much, much
more. In essence, by covering home technologies from
across the board, they hope to form the ultimate integrated
solution to ease the burden on the installer, saving both
time and money along the way. With this in mind, they are
also very commendably striving to develop a lower end
market for automated control systems. As you’d expect the
products on display were all incredibly well thought
through and even included a fully waterproof, floating
remote controller.
As well as catering for our technological needs,
Crestron also provided everyone with an opportunity to
meet, greet and network with their industry peers, both at
the bar on their stand and at the party they hosted later
that night. Thus, not only were we given the perfect
back to school with CEDIA
opportunity to see products and harass their installers for stories, we ate
and drank heartily and were entertained into
the bargain.
so much to see
One of the defining characteristics of the CEDIA Expo is the diversity of the kit
on show; something which was very apparent where BBG had set up shop.
Here we were given the opportunity to explore this top distributor’s array of
solutions to aid the custom installer. Highlights included Vogels’ exceptionally
strong and functional screen and projector mounting solutions and Jamo’s
latest CI speakers, which proved a more than worthy addition to the highquality, BBG catalogue.
The footfall at the Expo didn't disappoint
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An enlightening display from Lutron
CSE are another firm to boast a healthy mix of products and with the finest
projectors from the InFocus Screenplay stable on show, video processors from
Pixel Magic, AV processors and amplifiers from Lexicon and a host of other CIfriendly products from Parasound, Speakcraft and lighting specialists Rako this
was an essential stop off point.
The same could be said for the DF Solutions stand. After all, they were the
stars of our cover last month and the stunning system their new iDyl multiroom media server and Node create was undoubtedly one of the highlights of
the show. Having given it our fullest attention last month in a double page
spread, we spent much of the show espousing its virtues to anyone who would
listen.
Some of the most dynamic offerings to be found at the show were on the
stand of Invision UK. With so much of interest to be seen here, it would be
difficult to pick a highlight. The firm have wares to cover the board, catering for
audio distribution, video distribution, security and control needs. What more
could the modern smarthouse demand?
Well, one thing would be a sterling set of speakers… and there were no
shortage of these either. Highlights in this sphere included Monitor Audio’s
audacious new Radius CP and Pro-IC ranges, the latest Uni-Q boasting options
from KEF’s growing CI range and, of course Polk’s finest flush mounting
solutions. If you were looking for something a little more noticeable than these
in-wall options, O’Heocha, Anthony Gallo and Linn had a range of excellent
looking speakers on show which, in terms of cutting-edge, ultra chic aesthetics,
had to share the spoils between them. Elsewhere in the world of sound a stop
off at Imerge was essential. After all, they are to the music server what Hoover
is to the vacuum cleaner and, with their new V3000 DVD-changer controller on
show, they look set to take the video world by storm too.
moving on…
Lighting control is something else which consumes an awful lot of the attention
of the Expo’s audience and no firm is better known for this than Lutron. I was
given a personal tour of the company’s stand by National Sales Manager Guy
Simmonds. It was good to see the firm have been diversifying to a degree and
the automated blinds on display certainly seemed to be up to the task.
Leax, meanwhile, had their new programmable wall dimmer – the uniquely
sized and styled SceneMaster 4 – on show. This allows the user to control four
scenes over four circuits and it was good for us to get to see it in the flesh.
Likewise Mode Lighting’s Evolution, which appeared to be a particularly versatile
and noteworthy option.
Another firm to push the boat out in order to promote their options to the
press was Helvar. I spent a good portion of my Wednesday morning at this
particular stand, grabbing a bite to eat and a good old chat with the company’s
top brass. Innovative lighting control is their game and with a superlative
reputation for their installation products in the commercial sphere, their
increasing focus on the residential realm means exciting times lie ahead.
Of course, in the hustle and bustle of an Expo it would take all day to talk of
every product we encountered. However, other notable stop off points included the
Multi-Room Company, whose stand was fit to burst with a fine selection of
products including top notch, THX-certified speakers from Atlantic Technology.
The RGB stand was home to one of the finest projector demonstrations about,
Marata Vision’s stand, as ever, came bedecked with some of the most interesting
visual options about, including the waterproof Aquavision range, and we could now
probably programme the NevoSL universal remote ourselves thanks to an
incredibly in-depth demonstration at the Universal Electronics stand. Ikon AVS’s
award-winning PODULE control system was certainly one of the most original,
new boys Hide and Sleak clearly had a lot to bring to the table - and indeed
bedroom – with their striking, well crafted, screen hiding furniture and I gather, at
the What’s New and International Smarthouse stand, there were some audacious
magazines… and some exceptionally attractive staff. Oh hang on, sorry - that was
Fujitsu. And the corporation’s hot new plasmas and fantastic new high-definition
LCD projector looked pretty good too!
Even firms that weren’t exhibiting seemed to have sent their deputations
along and when out on our rounds we encountered representatives from projector
screen specialists Beamax and Projecta, DTS and many other companies we’ve
dealt with over the years. Of course, for many there is a lot more to the Expo than
the exhibition itself and while record numbers made it through the door here (50%
more than last year, we’ve been told) the 78 seminars also secured a healthy
attendance. These took place over a period of four days and 1,500 people made it
along. We didn’t have statistics available for attendance at the fabled CEDIA party,
but this also proved busy, with the venue rammed to the rafters for the duration.
The food there was good as was the entertainment, thanks mostly to a selection of
friendly faces from Wildwood, Crestron and DTS. Apparently there was quite a nifty
pianist there too, although as the hours flew by and the beers flowed I’m not sure
how many people remembered this.
All in all, I’d have to say as both an exhibitor and a visitor this year’s Expo
proved the best I’ve been to. The footfall was obviously improved, even to the
naked eye, structurally speaking everything was sound and the technology on
display was – as you’d expect – exceptional. The quality of visitors was also
noticeably good and many key figures have expressed their approval of this
since the event. It keeps on getting better. With next year’s show already being
prepared, things are looking particularly healthy for the team at CEDIA HQ.
They’re an ambitious bunch and with a new, even bigger venue lined up for
2006’s main event - to allow for a further expansion in scale and in order to
help attract the more Design-centric visitor - even greater things are in the
offing. We commend their efforts and eagerly await further news on next
year’s show.
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INSTALLATION FOCUS
We're going
underground, Stateside
An American Dream
We’ll go to any lengths to bring you the finest stories of home cinema
installs as the Chicago-bound HAMISH MCNAIR-WILSON explains…
America has long been regarded as a harbinger of progress in the world
of home technology. And while companies from the Far East still continue
to lead the charge when it comes to developments in mass market
products such as DVD-players, it is our cousins on the other side of the
pond who have been the dominant driving force behind the home
automation industry. It has been the States that has spawned the most
significant players in the smarthouse sector over the last couple of
decades, with their native firms like Crestron and AMX now virtually
assured of legendary status, whilst continuing to push back the boundaries
of what is possible and open up new markets year on year. Even more
recently, fresh yet equally innovative additions to the market like
Kalaidescape come with a distinctly American twang.
Of course, in an era of speedy communications, the Internet and a
global political economy, it was never going to be long before the rest of the
world caught on; before affluent businessmen across the globe demanded
the kind of lifestyle benefits and creature comforts their peers over in the
USA were privy too. As a result we’ve seen an impressive proliferation of the
smart system in the residential sector over the last decade or so here in the
UK and across Europe. Now we even have our own manufacturers, many of
whom are bringing innovative solutions for whole-house media distribution
to the table. However, it is undeniable that America remains the spiritual
home of the industry. It is at the famed CEDIA US Expo, in Indianapolis, and
infoComm where all the major product developments are unveiled.
Meanwhile Integrated Systems – the latest force to drive the industry in
Europe, China and across the Asian continent – is a US led operation with
CEDIA, infoComm and the NSCA at the helm. Okay, we might have a
universal system of state healthcare provision, be able to beat their soccer
team fielding a third XI and know what a sensible portion is at dinner, but
sometimes you just have to hold your hands up and admit it: when it comes
to home automation the Yanks are the top dogs and they pretty much taught
us everything we know. And we still have a lot to learn.
voyage of discovery
What better way to learn from the masters than to go and commune
amongst them; to take that trip over the Atlantic to get a feeling for how they
do it in person? I certainly couldn’t think of one and my boss seemed fairly
convinced by my rationale, so before long I found myself whiling my way
across the world on an expenses paid trip to a key American centre of
culture, dining, architecture, theatre, music and, most importantly, business,
Chicago. Business, of course, means money and money in the States is
becoming increasingly synonymous with uber-swanky, technologically
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enabled pads. You only have to tune in to MTV’s Cribs to get an education in
how they do things Stateside. So, the Windy City it was, with a particularly
impressive installation by Baumeister Electronic Architects my major port
of call.
As well as being home to the automation industry America is, of course,
home to Hollywood… and few nations love their films quite as much. As a
result the home theatre business is booming over there, as people with the
cash seek to embed themselves in the action and become a part of their
movies. It was certainly this desire that drove Baumeister’s project and the
finished room boasts performance to rival any residential install I’ve ever seen.
These projects are rarely all plain sailing and every one comes with its
constraints. The major constraint here, however, wasn’t one we’ve ever
encountered before. The home owners wanted a fully fledged home theatre, but
they didn’t have the space and local zoning laws made any extension an
impossibility. So what to do? Well, the answer lay below: it was decided they
would excavate the land underneath their beautiful Arts and Crafts home for use
not only for the home theatre, but for a wine cellar and a games rooms to boot.
sitting comfortably
Actually securing this space whilst preserving the structural integrity of the
aging building required a great deal of care and attention and was certainly no
mean feat. Indeed, one mistake and it could have been curtains for the entire,
not exactly run of the mill abode. Fortunately the meticulous professionals at
work did their job and the ground had soon been reclaimed. With the space
now available for further development, a lavish mix of the finest, most
progressive technologies and some luxurious yet timeless aesthetics was
demanded.
As is often the case in an installation of this magnitude, rather than settle for
production line furnishings the family decided to set a dedicated team of
master carpenters to work. As a result, the stunning coffered ceilings,
pilasters, bar cabinetry and other ornamental features that now adorn the
room were all milled by hand, uniquely tailored to the owners’ prescribed
needs. Now that’s what we call bespoke. Red oak hardwoods were the order of
the day and these have proved an ideal choice in offsetting the Arts and Crafts
aura that pervades the rest of the building.
The final theatre is somewhat larger than those I’ve become accustomed to
covering. Indeed, rather than sit a small family in cramped conditions, this
particularly expansive room will sit 11, in style. Mission-style seating has been
deployed throughout, with each of the handcrafted chairs offering reclining
options, a comfortable padded feel and boasting its own effectively crafted,
spring-loaded cup holder and a mantel.
But what of the technology involved? Well, all the finest home theatres
demand a projector and the chosen one in this instance was Barco’s
CineVERSUM 120. Mounted in place thanks to a Barco PM-L projector mount,
this highly regarded three-chip DLP model broadcasts onto a sizable Da-Lite
Cinema Pro Contour 110-inch projection screen, which it comfortably fills. With
Texas Instruments’ finest technologies buzzing away at its heart and an
extremely healthy specification, this combination certainly has the scale and
ability to enrapture its audience. Moreover, combined with the CineVERSUM
Master and its Digital Link, the CineVERSUM system accommodates both
analog and digital sources, combining the exceptional quality of the pictures it
relays with elegant installation capabilities and, as an added bonus, futureproof modularity.
When faced with a 110-inch projector screen you’d expect to find an
audacious powerhouse of a sound system to support it effectively and
Baumeister Electronic Architects do not disappoint. Indeed, founded upon
components of a professional quality it is this that helps to bring a genuine
sense of realism to the movies on show. The first element to be pencilled in
was the speakers. Here it was Genelec’s AIW 26 compact in-wall loudspeakers
that made the cut. However, rather than settle for a conventional five or six, this
cinema was always orientated towards the next level of performance. As a
result, a full nine of these bass reflex type, two-way speakers were selected.
Renowned across the industry for their low distortion, neutrality and high sound
pressure capability, these proved a wise choice, fully adept at handling the
power necessary to fill the room they produce sounds of striking integrity and
unrivalled impact. Well, at least they did once they were combined with two
Sunfire True EQ Solitaire 10 subwoofers, each of which incorporates a 1,250W
The silver screen comes
home, in Chicago
Tracking Downconverter amplifier. These offer both the brains to draw the
listener in and brawn to sufficiently shake them.
Other noteworthy inclusions in the discreetly located racks of kit include
the MC-8 preamplifier/processor and RT-10 DVD-player from Lexicon and a
Sony SACD-player, for the listener seeking a higher definition of audio
playback. Cabling throughout has been supplied by one of the kings of this
industry, Monster. Specific models the theatre depends upon include the
Monster Power HTS-5100 Noise Filterer.
When it comes to any installation of this ilk convenience is as imperative a
consideration as quality. As a result the installers saw fit to include an Escient
Fireball E-120 CD Librarian and an Escient Fireball DVDM-100 DVD Librarian.
These two appreciable inclusions allow the cinema’s users the most amenable
access to vast collections of music and movies without so much as having to
consider changing a disc.
sing when you’re winning
The instantly accessible entertainment doesn’t end there, however. The clients’
specifically requested that a karaoke system be encompassed and installers
pride themselves on meeting every request, no matter how questionable it is in
taste. In fact, in this instance they pulled out all the stops, not only working the
system itself into the mix, but tying in a couple of wireless microphones and
indeed a camera to allow the performances to be recorded or relayed around
the home. Now that’s entertainment… or the most advanced route to extreme
embarrassment around depending on which way you look at it.
When The Clash sang “who needs remote control” back in the 1970s they
probably couldn’t have predicted how all pervasive this would be just a few
decades later. It is the automated network that makes the modern smarthouse
so smart and this Chicago-based residence is nigh on top of that particular
class. Baumeister Electronic Architects decided to plump for a batch of the
almost ubiquitous Crestron touch-panels to operate the AV kit. A selection of
this industry leader’s finest kit made the grade, including keypads, CT-1000
touch-panels and a TMPC-10 web tablet. Their characteristically colourful and
intuitive interfaces serve the users with aplomb, affording them not only the
mastery of all their AV kit, but also fully networked control of the intelligent
lighting system that graces the theatre and beyond. Attractive period sconces
and alabaster pendants adorn the venue helping to reassert the period aura, yet
these are powered by some of the most up to the minute technology around.
Behind the scenes there is a whole host of Crestron’s finest crops including six
CLX1DIM4 four-Zone Dimmer Modules, a Crestron CLX-1DIM8 eight-Zone
Incandescent Dimmer and a Crestron CLX-2DIM2 Two-Circuit Dimming Module.
It was an excellent opportunity to see the fruits of Crestron’s drive for a total
home solution in action and it quickly became obvious that their work in the
lighting sphere is as impressive as the smart control they’ve long afforded.
This rounded off the cinema room with aplomb, ensuring the convenience
and aesthetics matched the performance of the audacious audio-visual set up.
The care and attention paid in the digging process was equalled by the care
and attention paid in the development of the cinema room, from its
handcrafted furniture through to its wireless microphones. Every desire of the
lucky residents was met in the most extraordinary way. And the result? An
astonishing home cinema room, that was enough to leave me aghast, drooling
with jealousy and in need of a significant pay rise! It was a learning experience
in just what can be achieved in the country of the crib and undoubtedly made
my trek worthwhile.
Barco: www.barco.com
Baumeister Electronic Architects: www.bavi.net
Crestron: www.crestron.com
Genelec: www.genelec.com
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monitoring and automation to audio-visual systems. It is ideal for use in
multiple rooms where monitoring and control are required via a remote
interface. The unit allows users feedback from RS232 devices of your
choice, including projectors. It is able to report on their status, lamp life
and offers adjustable time thresholds that can be used to trigger warning
messages. The Display Podule can be used with most existing controllers
that communicate with the display via RS232 and is ideally deployed
alongside Ikon’s highly regarded Wall Podules. The Display Podule comes
fitted with two auxiliary inputs and an output. The inputs are intended for
the addition of PIR's (for auto shutdown when the
room is vacant), an access keyswitch or a security
loop to detect tampering. The two outputs,
meanwhile, can be used for external screen control
relays as well as sounders. The new product is
appropriate for an array of environments and is
incredibly functional in use.
+44 (0) 129 925 0991
www.ikonavs.com
CAUSING A LINK
The Ikon Link pod expands the horizons for installations
using Infrared handset control. Yes, Ikon now allow the
Podule system to communicate with almost any off the
shelf learning IR handset for that extra control. This
works courtesy of the Link Pod, which converts the IR to
RS232 and PodNet, thereby giving users direct access to
the full range of Podule control products. Receiving up
to 512 different codes, these can be output to both
PodNet, as well as direct RS232, with 32 configurable for
32 bytes both ON and OFF. It can be directly connected to
most IR transmitters or used with a wide range of
external IR receiver heads. Libraries are available for
use with both the popular Phillips Pronto and the
equally familiar Universal Remote range of handsets.
The Link Podule can be comfortably deployed in a home
cinema environment, where the freedom afforded by an
Infrared handset is often appreciated.
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WHAT’S NEW
MODE OF TRANSPORT
David Vardy, Mode Lighting area sales manager, and members of the
The Geordie HOG (Harley Owners Group) recently completed The
Land's End to John O'Groats challenge. Travelling from Newcastle to
Land’s End - John O'Groats and back in two days, they covered a total
of 1,750 miles. The ride took place in aid of the Northern Air
Ambulance who are currently only able to run one of their three
helicopters due to funding shortages. Mode Lighting were among the
sponsors of the event and the 17 riders who took part are aiming to
raise over £10,000 for the appeal! We wish them well.
PAYING WITH
PLATINUM
Sony has reaffirmed its
commitment to the most
progressive end of our
market through its
Professional Solutions
Europe division, who
have signed up to ISE
2006 as a platinum
sponsor. “Sony is unique
in being able to offer a
complete, end-to-end,
integrated AV & IT solution and we felt that ISE was an excellent
forum for us to showcase our range of display screens and projectors,
network video monitoring and videoconferencing solutions and visual
communications applications,” said Ian Collis, vice-president of
marketing for Sony Europe. This is the latest step down the road for
the organisers who are looking to increase the show size by an
ambitious 60% for 2006.
For further information contact: www.iseurope.org
THE GREAT EASTERN
PALME, the Middle East’s Professional Sound, Light, Music, Audio
Visual and Systems Integration Exhibition, is now more relevant to
the custom install industry than ever. In 2006 the event will
comprise three dedicated vertical shows, one of which is named
Install. This promises to provide a dedicated business arena for
the commercial and residential audio-visual installation sector. Its
focus area will be on the latest technological trends and
developments for both the home and commercial properties. With
industry giants including Crestron and AMX already snapping up
exhibition space this could prove another event worthy of your
attention. After all, the install market in the Middle East is
mushrooming and several high-profile British firms are known to
have done business in this area. With major international
manufacturers, key regional suppliers, installers and integrators
from across the board present, a promised expansion on last
year’s event and several thousand good quality attendees
expected, we at What’s New will certainly be trying to wangle our
way out there!
For further information contact: www.palmeonline.com
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ON THE MARKET
While the Hi-Fi market continues to struggle, the CI market
seems to be riding the storm with ease. In fact, the “record
number of exhibitor bookings and added space secured for
the Integrated Systems Europe 2006” suggests, according to
its organisers, that “the market is buoyant and confident.”
Further evidence for this could be cited in the record
results recently achieved at InfoComm 2005. The event,
which was held in Las Vegas in June, is the largest annual
conference and exhibition for audio-visual buyers and
sellers. This year it reportedly grew 15% over 2004,
attracting over 26,000 AV professionals. There was also a
strong increase in the number of AV and IT managers
making the trip.
For the organisers of ISE 2006, this is seen as excellent
news. “The success of InfoComm 2005,” 2006 managing
director Mike Blackman explained, “demonstrates that the
market is growing stronger by the year as more
professionals and installers look to exhibitions as the key
medium to source new products and see the latest
innovations in technology.”
ISE, much like the market itself, is also going from
strength to strength. “With the majority of past exhibitors
returning along with an increasing number of newcomers to
the event, ISE is,” Blackman continued, “now the definitive
European showcase for the AV systems integration market.”
Thierry Ollivier, sales manager of exhibitor
projectiondesign, puts the success of the show, still in its
relative infancy, down to several factors. He believes it to be
“the one event where you can meet with your partners, AV
systems integrators and professionals from all over
Europe.” He also commended the quality of visitor, the
professionalism of the organisers and the close working
relationship fostered between them and the exhibitors.
Finally, Thierry finished: “We see the future success of the
AV systems integration market through convergence. ISE is
the perfect showcase to leverage these technologies under
one roof to become the show for professionals.” As
exhibitors ourselves in 2005, we were certainly impressed
with the show and will, no doubt, be returning to the fold in
2006, seeking to support our blossoming market.
For further information contact: www.iseurope.org
THE BERLIN WALL… MOUNT
The team at What’s New are all set for the IFA show and so, it seems, are Troy. The company will
be using the biggest biannual European platform to unveil their latest LCD and plasma mounting
solutions. Amongst the fresh additions to their range of affordable, design-led products are
Stands. These cater for screens of up to 46-inches. Thanks to their universal fittings and smart
chrome and silver sheen these will help any flat-screen to look the part. They come with the
added practical boon of glass shelves and offer excellent margins to all who adopt them.
Another new addition set to turn heads in Berlin is the 23-34-inch LCD mount (LCD436).
This includes a pivot arm for flexible positioning, allowing users to adjust a larger screen in the
manner they can a smaller option. This gleaming, polished chrome model will hit the market at
a thoroughly reasonable £100. And, if you fancy getting a personal introduction to it, check out
stand 132, Hall 25 at IFA!
For further information contact: +44 (0) 170 623 5218 www.troyinnovations.co.uk
EVOLUTION NOT REVOLUTION
Mode Lighting’s recent stint exhibiting at the CEDIA Expo proved a success, thanks to the great
response their products received. Included in the selection on show was the Evolution system,
with its stylish control plates and colour changing LEDs. The fully integrated display, which
worked in a number of different touch screens, audio processors and LED fixtures, was
undoubtedly impressive. Another product to catch the eye in this sneak preview was the
Scenestyle 4, a self-contained scene setting dimmer. Watch this space for further information on
this when it becomes available.
As well as adding to their product range, Mode have been team building. Joining their ranks
this month is Christian Fischer, who has been appointed technical sales engineer. Christian
brings a great deal of experience to the post and will be working with the CI market.
For further information contact: +44 (0) 192 046 2121 www.modelighting.com
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WHAT’S NEW
TRIPLE
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Chief are true veterans of
the mountings game and
with a quarter of a century of
experience behind them it is
no wonder they recognise a
great design when they see
one. It would appear that they’ve
seen a fair few of late as the
company are in the process of
launching three new ranges. The
first of these is Reaction, which is
designed for use with medium and large flat-screen TVs of 26-65-inches.
Offering an unusual degree of functionality and finely tailored looks, this offers
lateral shift and post-installation height adjustment to allow users a great
choice in viewing angle. Next up is the Fusion Series, which provides the next
generation of fixed and tilt wall mounts for the same size range. Easy-toinstall and low in profile designs, this grand selection will allow screens to
look their best. Finally, the Cynergy Series, which caters for screens of up to
40-inches and boasts a number of swing arm mounts offering an impressive
amount of extension from the wall, whilst equally capable of being pushed flat
against it. Chief now have something for everyone in their range and, with the
flat-screen TV market still growing rapidly, never has the right selection of
mounting solution been more imperative.
www.hypex.co.uk
FEELING FLUSH
KEF have to rank amongst the most
prolific of our audio pioneers and
they’ve been creating a real stir in
the world of the CI speaker. As
ever, their commitment to
innovation is unrelenting and
this month we are excited to
introduce the Ci130.2, an ultra
discreet, updated version of the
widely lauded Ci130. The flushmountable Ci130.2QS and
Ci130.2QR boast KEF’s Uni-Q driver
array technology at heart, helping them
to fill any room with a smooth, rich and
detailed sound. With square and rounded options
available they are appropriate for use both in-wall and in-ceiling, whilst the
option of moisture-resistant brackets and fixings ensure they will be
comfortable in the most testing of environments. The speakers will sell for
around £100 a piece and are worth every penny.
For further information contact: +44 (0) 162 267 2261 www.kef.com
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WELL ON TRACK
Marata Vision has been appointed as a key distributor for Goelst's electrically operated curtain
track systems. The agreement means that Marata can now offer total lighting control systems
through control of both daylight and artificial lighting. The trade-only distributors are offering
Goelst's new generation low-voltage curtain track systems. The G-rail 6200 and 6300 models
incorporate 24V motors and are suitable for curtain types ranging from lightweight domestic
through to heavyweight contract. Powerful but quiet, the systems can be programmed with
intermediate stop settings. The curtain systems were demonstrated on Marata's stand at the
CEDIA Expo 2005 UK, alongside a host of other great products.
For further information contact: +44 (0) 192 349 5595 www.marata.co.uk
INTEGRATE TO ACCUMULATE
Crestron has launched the first Annual Integration Awards. Designed to recognise the
achievements of residential dealers who have embraced Crestron's Total Home Technology
solutions, the scheme is open to Crestron dealers and installers worldwide with a closing date
for entries of 15th August 2005. "There is some really terrific work being done by Crestron
partners throughout the UK and Europe," says Robin van Meeuwen, MD of Crestron UK, "and
these new awards are the perfect worldwide showcase for their achievements. In the future I see
these awards being the benchmark for excellence in custom installation." The wide-ranging
categories already announced include: The Ultimate Connected Home, Innovative Design, Most
Extreme Makeover and Biggest, Baddest Home. An elite panel of judges will select the winners
and we look forward to the results…
For further information contact: +44 (0) 208 439 7272 www.crestron.co.uk
APARTMENTS SCORE
Two large installation projects involving Mode Lighting’s wares have recently been completed. For starters, 300
apartments have been fitted with a SolitairePLUS single-channel, self-contained dimmer and unit for their bedroom
and living area. Custom plate finishes were created to suit the project requirements, while infrared control has also
been supplied. In a separate development 30 apartments have been completed with a scene setting control system in
each. Again, custom plate finishes were provided for that aesthetic sheen. As a result of this inclusion each now
boasts 18-channels of lighting controlled over seven areas, with a master control at the front door and bedside. The
modular system allows for the possibility of AV integration, meaning the prospective owners of the flats will be able to
wallow in this technological wizardry when they move in.
For further information contact: +44 (0) 192 046 2121 www.modelighting.com
BUILDING SITES
Following a thoroughly successful
showing at the CEDIA Expo, CSE has
launched a new website, designed to be
a one-stop resource for dealers and the
public alike. Eschewing the standard
approach adopted by many distributors,
which simply offers a battery of links to
manufacturers’ sites, CSE’s new
website provides full descriptions,
specifications and a download library
for every product in its
comprehensive portfolio. High-and
low-resolution images, owners’
manuals and software upgrades are
available for a wide range of products
including those from Audio Pro,
InFocus ScreenPlay, Lexicon, Liberty,
Living Control, Parasound, Pixel Magic
Systems, Primare, Rako, Revel and
SpeakerCraft. Its ambitious databasedriven topology provides easy and rapid
navigation through a vast store of
information, which is presented clearly and
concisely. Perhaps the most impressive
element is the site’s uniquely powerful
System Designer feature, which helps
visitors to design a bespoke home
theatre or multi-room system
according to their individual needs, by
selecting the ideal product
combinations from CSE’s range.
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WHAT’S NEW
THE NEXUS LEVEL
AVF is the largest UK manufacturer of highquality wall and floor mounts for consumer
appliances. The company has been
successfully serving both large retail
multiples and independent retailers
worldwide for over 25 years, with a range of
products to support all the major plasma and
LCD manufacturers. AVF have, in their
prestigious history, been responsible for
producing a number of industry firsts,
including the first volume TV & speaker
mounts in the world and the first lifetime
warranty on all TV wall mounts. With mounts becoming increasingly big
business in the progressive AV sector, it is no surprise that AVF’s boffins
have been knocking their heads together to come up with something
special for this market. And their solutions, we hear, are on the way.
Details of their Nexus, set for a September launch, are still scant, but we
are told to expect a retail invasion. Already a promotional campaign is in
full swing, retailers everywhere are being contacted and journalists are
being teased with press releases. So keep your eyes peeled… the
rigorously tested, mysterious shapes will soon be on their way…
For further information contact: www.avf-nexus.com
The Supporting Act
Projection Screens, Mounts &
AV Furniture at Net Trade Prices
Please call for full literature, net trade price list and further info.
Tel: 01604 811661 www.tcivega.co.uk
HAIL TO THE CHIEF
Chief Manufacturing are as dedicated to servicing the AV industry as they
are to supplying it with cutting-edge mounting solutions. As a result the
international operation has seen fit to open a new office in Amsterdam to
provide increased customer service hours for European customers and
partners. The new office will be open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm CET
(Central European Time). You can reach a Chief International Sales
Representative at +31 (0)20 5708923 or [email protected]. This will be
accompanied by a new product warehouse in Amsterdam, ensuring
customers of reduced shipping time and costs. With the latest line of
Universal mounting solutions now available in Europe, the new office
should certainly be kept busy.
For further information contact: www.chiefmfg.com
INSPECTOR GADGET
Channel 5's The Gadget Show – which boasts an audience of over one-million
– needs you! Well, at least it could do. The show is currently filming for its
autumn series and is seeking to give some significant airtime to home
automation. Having already compiled some significant footage at 2005’s CEDIA
Expo, its team are now looking to film an extravagant high-tech home in the
UK as part of a 12-minute feature. If you have worked on something suitable
and can get access to the home for a single day's shooting you could benefit
from some substantial promotion. Your customer's anonymity and the location
of the property would be protected, and neither you nor your customer would
actually appear on screen. However, your company would receive a credit and
web link from The Gadget Show's site and the prestige of appearing on
national televsion. Custom installer deckorum featured on the show last year,
generating a great profile for their business and direct sales enquiries.
For further information contact: [email protected] or
[email protected]
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CEDIA would like to thank
everyone who participated in
helping us to achieve our most
successful Expo to date.
Just take a look at these statistics from the
past 4 years to see how CEDIA Expo is
growing.
2002
20 Specialist seminars
76 Exhibitors
2003
81 Exhibitors
2004
99 Exhibitors
2005
103 Exhibitors
Visitor numbers have increased during this period
from 1800 to an impressive 4714!
Now it’s time to take CEDIA Expo to the next level...
Mark Your Diaries Now!
To accommodate this continuing
growth, CEDIA Expo is moving to
the ExCeL Centre, Docklands,
London.
Seminars: 19th – 22nd June 2006
Exhibition: 20th – 22nd June 2006
This great, purpose-built exhibition
centre is located in a stunning
waterfront setting just a stones throw
from Canary Wharf and alongside
London City Airport.
We look forward to seeing you there...
www.cedia.co.uk
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We've just witnessed the most successful ever CEDIA Expo at the International
Convention Centre in Birmingham. This year's event featured over 100 exhibiting
companies and attracted over 4,700 visitors, representing over a 50% increase on 2004.
The vast majority of these visitors took advantage of the extensive CEDIA education
programme, consisting of 78 seminars, workshops and other training events. Compare
this to CEDIA Expo 2002, when we offered just 22 training courses, and you can see how
demand for education has rocketed in the space of just three years.
As an industry we are growing, and the International Convention Centre has no
room for us to expand. That's why it's bye-bye Birmingham, and hello ExCeL London - a
venue that will be the home of CEDIA Expo for the next three years, beginning in 2006
when it will take place from 20-22 June 2006.
ExCeL London is a high-class, well-integrated venue that will give us better allround facilities than we are used to in Birmingham, provide all the room that we need to
expand our CEDIA education programme and deliver bigger, more coherent space for
exhibitors and visitors. It's easy to get to from within the UK and, because of its
proximity to London City Airport, from overseas too. And it has all the accommodation
and social areas that we could hope for. The venue received a resounding thumbs-up
from all 26 delegates who attended the recent CEDIA Manufacturer's Council meeting
held at ExCeL - and we're sure you'll appreciate it too.
In fact, why not check out ExCeL for yourselves at the forthcoming London
Homebuilding & Renovating Show (30 September - 2 October 2005) or the Show
House 2005 event for house builders (1 - 3 November 2005) each of which CEDIA
has strong involvement.
DATES FOR REGIONAL TRAINING AND AGM
The Autumn Regional Training event, which is combined with the CEDIA Annual
General Meeting, will be held on Wednesday and Thursday 12th and 13th October at
the Thistle Hotel in Brighton. Details of the education programme and booking
information will follow shortly.
NEW MEMBERS
Finally, since our last bulletin in the magazine, we are pleased to confirm that the
following companies have been accepted as CEDIA members. Membership of CEDIA
UK now stands at 400.
Absolute Audio Systems Ltd
Artcoustic UK Ltd
Audire sarl
Burmester Audiosysteme GmbH
Fairburn Engineering Ltd
Janson Computers
Laservision
Sevenoaks Sound & Vision - Maidstone
Source 1 International Ltd
Stardraw.com Ltd
Telestial Ltd
TVSAT
SPEAKING UP
Since the 2005 Expo took place, it has received some great testimonies from
across the industry. Said Matt Nettlefold, Product Manager, Beyerdynamic:
"It's exceptionally good this year - we've doubled our stand size, taken a good
position and generated plenty of good brand exposure and interest in our
products. Most importantly of all, we're seeing the right kind of people too."
Meanwhile John Allin, Sales Director at Crestron UK, was equally
impressed: "The best CEDIA Expo yet. It is always a good show but this year it
has really been taken to another level. We've had tremendous feedback with
great interest from existing customers as well as lots of enquiries from
potential clients. The show has really rewarded our investment."
LEGAL ADVICE FOR MEMBERS
We are delighted to announce another benefit of CEDIA membership
through a new relationship with a firm of legal firm, PPC, who can
offer outsourced employment law and personnel advice to members.
It is staggering fact that, between 1997 and 2006, there will have
been 36 new pieces of employment legislation directly affecting
employers. Many of these require significant changes to the ways
companies operate and will have implications for employment
documentation. In addition, during this time, Parliament has raised
limits of compensation and made it easier to win 'unfair dismissal'
claims where employers fail to carry out correct procedures.
PPC have agreed to provide a courtesy 'health check' to all CEDIA
members. By reviewing documentation and recent history of the
company, they will identify areas of risk. By retaining PPC's services,
CEDIA members can reduce or remove the risks and develop their
human resource function.
For more details speak to Jeremy Howat at PPC on 07836
212834, or email [email protected].
CERTIFIABLE SUCCESSES
The CEDIA Professional Certification programme continues to go from
strength to strength. At this year's CEDIA Expo we saw more installers going
for certification than last year, and we are delighted to announce that the
event saw over 30 Designer and Installer graduates win their pips. These
included designers from Beyond the Invisible, D&T Electronics,
Flammingbox and Sevenoaks Sound and Vision.
All seminars in the CEDIA education programme are accredited with
CEU (Continuing Education Unit) points allowing Certified Installers to
maintain their status. However, we also encourage manufacturers to
register their training courses as part of this Professional Certification
Programme. This aspect of the programme is very much in its infancy,
featuring at present, six courses from AMX and one course from ARCAM.
Like all CEDIA training courses, each of these new manufacturer courses
offers certified members the relevant number of CEU's and is a great way
for manufacturers to add quantifiable value to their training programmes.
For more details contact Mike Eden at the CEDIA office
[email protected].
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Aanvil Audio
Woodvale, Heath Road, Woolpit,
Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9RU
T: +44 (0) 135 924 0687
www.aanvilaudio.com
Absolute Sounds Ltd
58 Durham Road, London,
SW20 0TW
T: +44 (0)20 8971 3909
ACM Installations
Ltd (South)
Holed Stoned Barn
Stisted Cottage Farm
Bradwell, Essex,CM77 2DZ
+44 (0) 870 242 3285
[email protected]
ACM Installations Ltd (North)
71 Westerngailes Way, Hull,
E Yorks, HU8 9EQ
T: +44 [0] 14 8237 7530
Aca-Apex Ltd
Apex House, 10 Ivinghoe Way
Edesborugh, Dunstable
T: +44 (0) 152 522 0782
Acoustic Energy Ltd
16 Bridge Road, Cirencester,
Glos, GL7 1NJ
T: +44 (0) 128 565 4432
F: +44 (0) 128 565 4430
[email protected]
www.acoustic-energy.co.uk
Acoustic Partnership, The
Unit 8, Saltash Business Park,
Forge Lane, Saltash, Cornwall,
PL12 6LX
T: +44 (0) 870 047 0047
F: +44 (0) 870 047 0048
[email protected]
Acoustic Solutions Ltd
The Grand Union Buildings,
54 High Street, Weedon,
Northants, NN7 4QD
T: +44 (0) 132 734 2255
F: +44 (0) 132 734 2298
[email protected]
www.acousticsolutions.co.uk
Activ Distribution
Unit 16
Plantagenet House
Kingsclere Industrial Park
Kingsclere, Hampshire
RG20 4SW
T: +44 (0) 163 529 1357
F: +44 (0) 163 529 1356
www:activdistribution.com
email:[email protected]
AKAI
Prima International Plc,
Prima House, Premier Park,
Oulton, Leeds, LS26 8ZA
T: +44 (0) 113 251 1500
F: +44 (0) 113 251 1515
[email protected]
www.akai.eu.com
AKG
Elstree Gate, Elstree
Way
Borehamwood, Herts
WD6 1JD
T: +44 (0) 208 731 4670
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Aldous Systems
(Europe) Ltd
The Chestnuts, 28 Bishopstone
Bucks, HP17 8SF
T: +44 (0) 870 240 1162
F: +44 (0) 20 7691 7844
[email protected]
www.aldoussystems.co.uk
Algar Distribution
25 Bay Tree Close,
Newton Longville, Bucks,
MK17 0DT
T: +44 (0) 190 836 8021
F: +44 (0) 190 836 8024
M: +44 (0) 797 375 6158
[email protected]
www.algar-distribution.com
Allison Loudspeakers
470 Stanford Road, Daville,
Kentucky, 40422 , USA
T: (859) 236-8298
F: (859) 236 7476
Alphason
Designs Ltd
Alphason House,
Bolton Road, Atherton,
Greater Manchester, M46 9AW
T: +44 (0) 194 288 5600
F: +44 (0) 194 287 6955
[email protected]
Alltrade Aerial & Satellite Ltd
Unit 4, Sussex House,
Business Park,
274 Old Shoreham Road,
Hove, BN3 7EU
T: +44 (0) 845 075 0751
F: +44 (0) 870 770 9151
AMX UK Ltd
Auster Road, Clifton Moor,
York, N. Yorks, YO30 4GD
T: +44 (0) 190 434 3100
F: +44 (0) 190 434 3101
[email protected]
www.amx.com
Anatek Audio
19 Springfield Avenue,
Telcombe Cliffs, Peacehaven,
East Sussex, BN10 7AR
T: +44 (0) 781 768 1402
www:anatek-audio.co.uk
Anders+Kern UK Ltd
Norderstedt House,
James Carter Road,
Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7RQ
T: +44 (0) 163 851 0900
F: +44 (0) 163 851 0901
[email protected]
www.anders-kern.co.uk
Ansar Audio Capacitors Ltd
Units F & G,
Cambrian Buildings,
Coney Green, Oswestry,
Shropshire, SY11 2JL
T: +44 (0) 169 167 9191
F: +44 (0) 169 167 9191
[email protected]
Anthony Gallo Acoustics
The Inox Building,
Caldwellside
Lanark, Lanarkshire
Scotland, ML11 7SR
API (UK) Ltd
8 Marchmont Gate
Boundary Way
Hemel Hempstead
Herts HP2 7BF
T: +44 (0) 144 223 3853
F: +44 (0) 144 223 1860
Apollo Hi Fi Furniture Ltd
Castle Works,High Street,
Tipton,DY4 8HJ
T: +44 (0) 121 520 5070
F: +44 (0) 121 522 2055
[email protected]
www.apollohifi.co.uk
Arcam
Pembroke Avenue,
Denny Ind. Centre,
Waterbeach,
Cambridge, CB5 9QR
T: +44 (0) 122 320 3200
F: +44 (0) 122 386 3384
[email protected]
www.arcam.co.uk
ATV
59 The Glade, Fetcham,
Surrey, KT22 9TF
T: +44 (0) 137 245 6921
Audio Atmosphere
29 Drake Avenue, Penkridge,
Staffs, ST19 5UA
[email protected]
Audiofreaks
15 Link Way, Ham, Surrey,
TW10 7QT
T: +44 (0)20 8948 4153
F: +44 (0)20 8948 4250
AudioControl.co.uk
20 Folder Lane, Sprotbrough
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
DN5 7PB
T: +44 (0)130 285 6330
F: +44(0)130 285 6330
[email protected]
Audio Group (UK) Ltd
Unit 3, Saltash Business Park,
Saltash, Cornwall,
PL12 6LX
T: +44 (0) 175 284 8816
[email protected]
Artcoustic Loudspeakers
Studio 6, Pickwick House,
20 Ebenezer Street,
London, N1 7NP
T: +44 [0] 20 7490 7202
F: +44 [0] 20 7490 0526
[email protected]
www:artcoustic.com
Art Loudspeakers
3 Duke Road,Troon
Scotland, KA10 6QR
T: +44 (0) 129 231 9416
F: +44 (0) 129 231 9416
[email protected]
www.loudspeaker-art.com
[email protected]
Art Systems Limited
Unit 10 - 12 Glaisdale Point
Glaisdale Parkway
Nottingham, NG8 4GP
T: +44 (0) 115 9380 380
F: +44 (0) 115 9380 381
[email protected]
www.artsystems.co.uk
Ash Designs Ltd,
Unit One, Kingsley Business
Park, New Road,
Kibworth, Leicestershire,
LE8 0LE
T: +44 (0)116 279 6601
F: +44 (0)116 279 6602
www:gamepod.co.uk
Atacama Audio
Winston Ave.,
Croft, Leicester,
LE9 3GQ
T: +44 (0) 145 528 3251
F: + 44 (0) 145 528 3908
[email protected]
www.atacama-audio.co.uk
ATC Loudspeaker
Technology Ltd.
Gypsy Lane, Aston Down,
Stroud, Gloucs, GL6 8HR
T: +44 (0) 128 576 0561
F: +44 (0) 128 576 0683
[email protected]
www.atc.gb.net
Audio Note (UK) Ltd
Unit C, Peacock Ind Est.,
Lyon Close, 125-127 Davigdor Rd,
Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1SG
T: +44 (0) 127 322 0511
F: +44 (0) 127 373 498
[email protected]
Audiosolutions Sales &
Marketing
63, Love lane. Pontefract,
West Yorkshire, WF8 4EG
T: +44 (0) 197 779 8844
www.a-audiosolutions.co.uk
sales@a audiosolutions.co.uk
Audio Technica Ltd
Unit 2, Royal London Ind. Estate,
Old Lane, Leeds, LS11 8AG
T: +44 (0) 113 277 1441
F: +44 (0) 113 270 4836
Audio Visual World
59 Golders Green Road
London
NW11 8EL
T: +44 (0) 208 455 3490
www.audiovisualworld.co.uk
Audion International Limited
Chez Reynaud, Le Haut Mont
17360, La Genetouze,
France
T: +33 546 043282
F: +33 546 043693
Audiophile Club, The
PO Box 6477, London, 13 4AY
T: +44 (0)20 8882 2822
F: +44 (0)20 8372 3772
[email protected]
www.audiophileclub.co.uk
Audiophile Base
Sales & Marketing,
Wood Lea Cottage, Church Road,
Southborough Common,
Kent, N4 0RT
T: +44 (0) 189 261 9319
M: +44 (0) 771 576 3777
[email protected]
www.audiophilebase.com
Audio Partnership PLC
Gallery Court, Hankey Place
London, SE1 4BB
T: +44 (0)20 7940 2200
F: +44 (0)20 7940 2233
Audio Reference
Unit 8, Enterprise Park,
Slyfield Industrial Estate,
Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1RB
T: +44 (0) 125 270 2705
F: +44 (0) 148 330 1412
[email protected]
www.audioreference.co.uk
Audio Synthesis
PO Box 50, Nottingham,
NG9 1DZ
T: +44 (0) 115 922 4138
F: +44 (0) 115 922 9701
[email protected]
www.audiosynthesis.co.uk
AUDUSA & Co
4 Arundel Road,
Kingston upon Thames,
Surrey, KT1 3RZ
T: +44 [0] 2082419826
F: +44 [0] 2082410999
[email protected]
AVF Group Limited
Hortonwood Industrial Estate,
Telford, TF1 7YE
T: +44 [0] 1952 678855
F: +44 [0] 1952 606205
[email protected]
www.avf.co.uk
Avid
Unit 52, 137 North Gate,
Alconbury Airfield, Alconbury,
Huntingdon, Cambridge,
PE28 4WX
T: +44 (0) 148 045 7300
F: +44 (0) 148 045 7057
[email protected]
www.avidhifi.co.uk
AVM Ltd
AVM House, Hawley Lane
Farnborough GU14 8EH
T: +44 (0) 125 251 0363
www.avmltd.co.uk
[email protected]
AWE Europe Ltd
B1 Longmead Business Centre,
Longmead Business Park,
Blenheim Road, Epsom, Surrey,
KT19 9QQ
T: +44 (0) 137 272 9777
F: +44 (0) 137 272 9757
[email protected]
www.awe-europe.co.uk
Azego Technology Services
Limited
Systems House, Loddon Centre,
Wade Road, Basingstoke,
RG24 8FL
T: +44 (0) 125 681 1811
F: +44 (0) 125 681 1855
[email protected]
www.azego.co.uk
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BADA
PO Box 330, Newton Abbott,
TQ12 2ZR
T: +44 (0) 870 126 9137
F: +44 (0) 870 126 9138
[email protected]
www.bada.co.uk
Bandridge
see BBG Distribution Ltd
Barco UK Ltd
50 Suttons Park Avenue,
Reading, Berks,
RG6 1AZ
T: +44 (0) 118 929 0105
www.barco.com
Bose Ltd
1 Ambley Green, Gillingham
Business Park, Gillingham,
Kent, ME8 0NJ
T: +44 (0) 870 741 4500
F: +44 (0) 870 741 4545
BBG Distribution
Unit 3 Watford
Interchange
Colonial Way, Watford
Hertfordshire, WD24 4WP
T: +44 (0) 192 320 5600
F: +44 (0) 192 320 5601
www.bbg.eu.com
Boston Acoustics Distribution
(UK) Limited
16 Bridge Road, Cirencester
Gloucestershire GL7 1NJ
T: +44 (0) 128 565 0814
www.boston-acoustics.co.uk
Beamax
Bleekveldstraat 7 B
3900 Overpelt
Belgium
T: 0800-9175 943
F: 0800-9175 945
B.F.A.
PO Box 365, Farnham,
GU10 2BD
T: +44 (0) 142 871 4616
F: +44 (0) 142 871 4616
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.british-audio.org.uk
B & W Loudspeakers UK
Dale Road, Worthing,
West Sussex, BN11 2BH
T: +44 (0) 190 322 1500
F: +44 (0) 190 322 1501
[email protected]
www.bwspeakers.com
B-Tech International Ltd
4 Meridian Centre
Vulcan Way, New Addington
Croydon, CR0 9UG
T: +44 (0) 168 984 8535
F: +44 (0) 168 984 1087
[email protected]
Bang & Olufsen UK Ltd
630 Wharfedale Road,
Winnersh Triangle,
Berkshire, RG41 5TP
T: +44 (0) 118 969 2288
F: +44 (0) 118 969 3388
www.bang-olufsen.com
Beyerdynamic (GB) Ltd
17 Albert Drive, Burgess Hill,
Sussex, RH15 9TN
T: +44 (0) 144 425 8258
F: +44 (0) 144 425 8444
[email protected]
www.beyerdynamic.co.uk
Black Rhodium
2 The Paddocks
Ascot Business park
Long Bridge lane,
Derby, DE24 8ST
T: +44 (0) 133 275 5766
F: +44 (0) 133 220 0698
[email protected]
Blok
65 Castle Street
Saffron Walden
CB10 1BD
T: +44 (0) 179 951 6520
F: +44 (0) 179 951 6521
[email protected]
www.active-sound.com
Brian Reeves (REVOX)
184 Finney Lane, Heald Green,
Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3PU
T: +44 (0) 161 499 2349
F: +44 (0) 161 499 9381
[email protected]
www.revox.freeuk.com
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Calculus Software Solutions Ltd
Branksome, Mill Hill,Edenbridge
Kent, TN8 5DQ
T: +44 (0) 845 125 9192
F: +44 (0) 173 286 5997
www.findesolutions.com
[email protected]
Canton
Uxbridge House,
3 Wakefield Place,
Gosport, PO12 2JT
T: +44 (0) 239 250 1888
F: +44 (0) 239 250 1999
[email protected]
www.canton.de
Cartridge Man, The
88 Southbridge Road,
Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1AF
T /F: +44 (0)20 8688 6565
Castle Acoustics Ltd
Shortbank Road, Skipton,
N.Yorks, BD23 2TT
T: +44 (0) 175 679 5333
F: +44 (0) 175 679 5335
CEDIA UK
The Pixmore Centre,
Pixmore Avenue, Letchworth, Herts,
SG6 1JG
T: +44 (0) 146 262 7377
F: +44 (0) 146 262 0429
[email protected]
www.cedia.co.uk
Celestion Consumer Division
Tovil, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6QP
T: +44 (0) 162 268 7442
F: +44 (0) 162 268 7981
www.celestion.com
Choice Hi-Fi
52 Milton Road, East Sheen,
London, SW14 8JR
T: +44 (0)20 8392 1959
F: +44 (0)20 8392 1994
[email protected]
Chord Company Ltd, The
Chord Company House
Units 21-24, The Millsway Centre,
Amesbury, Salisbury
Wiltshire, SP4 7RX
Tel: +44 1980 625700
Fax: +44 1980 625070
[email protected]
www.chordelectronics.co.uk
CR Electronic Design
Wansfell House, 33 Briar Close,
Hawkwell, Hockley, Essex,
SS5 4HD
T: +44 (0) 170 220 0111
[email protected]
www.crdevelopments.com
Crestron (UK) Ltd
Neptune House,,
2 Portsmouth Road,
Kingston Upon Thames,
Surrey, KT1 2LU
T: +44 (0)20 8439 7272
F: +44 (0) 20 8439 7273
[email protected]
www.crestron.com
Chord Electronics Ltd
The Pumphouse, Farleigh Bridge,
Farleigh Lane, East Farleigh, Kent,
ME16 9NB
T: +44 (0) 162 272 1444
F: +44 (0) 162 272 1555
[email protected]
www.chordelectronics.co.uk
Crane Audio
Enterprise House, Ocean Village
Southampton, SO14 3XB
T: +44 (0) 870 444 1056
[email protected]
www.craneaudio.com
CKS Entertainment Systems Ltd
High View House, Charles Square,
Bracknell, RG12 1DF
T: +44 (0) 134 430 7788
F: +44 (0) 134 445 6710
cksgroup.co.uk/entertainment
Creek Audio
12 Avebury Court,
Mark Road, Hemel
Hempstead, Herts, HP2 7TA
T: +44(0) 144 226 0146
F: +44 (0) 144 224 3766
[email protected]
www.creekaudio.co.uk
Clipsal Integrated Systems
Braywick House East
Windsor Road, Maidenhead
Berkshire, SL6 1DN
T: +44 (0) 162 850 8530
www:clipsal.co.uk
Claritycap Industrial Capacitors
(Wrexham) Ltd
Miners Road, Llay Industrial Estate,
Wrexham, LL12 OPJ
T: +44 (0) 197 885 3805
F: +44 (0) 197 885 3785
[email protected]
www.icwLtd.co.uk
www.claritycap.co.uk
Coles ElectroAcoustics Ltd
Pindar Road, Hoddesdon,
Herts, N11 OBZ
T: +44 (0) 199 246 6685
F: +44 (0) 199 244 6583
[email protected]
www.coleselectracoustics.com
Colourgen Ltd
The AmBer Centre, Oldfield Road
Maidenhead, Berks SL6 1TH
tel: 01628 588777
fax: 01628 588716
E-mail: [email protected]
www.colourgen.com
Chapter Audio Ltd
42 Thornton Hill, Exeter,
Devon, X4 4NS
T: +44 (0) 139 268 6797
F: +44 (0) 139 267 6795
[email protected]
www.chapteraudio.com
Comfort Home Controls
39 Cartlon Avenue
Chester, CH4 8UE
T: +44 (0) 124 468 0675
www:comfort.org.uk
[email protected]
Cherished Record Co
PO Box 21, Liskeard, PL14 5YP
T: +44 (0) 157 936 3603
F: +44 (0) 157 936 3604
[email protected]
Convergent-AV Ltd
8 Fraser Drive, Blackwood,
ML11 9YP
T: +44 (0) 1555 890120
F: +44 (0) 1555 890120
[email protected]
www.convergent-av.co.uk
Cromwell Business Systems
King's View House,
3 Bartholomew's Walk, Ely, Cambs,
CB7 4EA
T: +44 (0) 135 365 0900
F: +44 (0) 135 365 0930
C.S.E.
Unit 9, Centre Park
Holdings,
The Airfield,
Tockwith, York,
YO26 7QF
T: +44 (0) 142 335 9054
F: +44 (0) 142 335 9058
Custom Design (Newcastle)
Furniture Manufacturer,
Unit 11, Bath Street Ind. Est.,
Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne,
NE6 4PH
T: +44 (0) 191 262 4646
F: +44 (0) 191 262 4646
[email protected]
Custom Sight & Sound
PO Box 4146
Epping, Essex
CM16 6HJ
T: +44 (0) 199 257 3030
F: +44 (0) 199 257 4030
[email protected]
www.revox.de
Cyrus Electronics
Spitfire Close, Ermine Business
Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
PE29 6XY
T: +44 (0) 148 043 5577
F: +44 (0) 148 043 7715
[email protected]
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D&T Electronics
Unit 5 Woodfield House
Woodfield Road, Altrincham
Cheshire WA14 4ED
T ++44(0)870 444 5929
F +44(0)870 444 5945
[email protected]
www.dandt.co.uk
dCS Ltd
Mull House, Great Chesterford
Court, Great Chesterford,
CB10 1PF
T: +44 (0) 179 953 1999
F: +44 (0) 179 953 1681
[email protected]
wwwdcsltd.co.uk
David Denyer PR
Church House, Church Lane,
Nursling, Hampshire, SO16 OYB
t: +44 (0) 23 8073 6838
f: +44 (0) 23 8073 6839
m: +44 (0) 7976 646404
[email protected]
DBS AUDIO
Sentinel House, Northgate Avenue,
Bury St Edmunds,
Suffolk, IP32 6BZ
T: +44 (0) 128 472 3933
F: +44 (0) 128 472 3933
M: +44 (0) 777 618 8547
[email protected]
Decibel Distribution Ltd
9 Darluith Park, Brookfield,
Renfrewshire, PA5 8DD
T /F: +44 (0) 150 532 1351
M: +44 (0) 797 652 8537
[email protected]
Deltron Components Ltd
Roxburgh House, Foxhills Industrial
Park, Scunthorpe,
North Lincolnshire, DN15 8QJ
T: +44 (0) 172 428 0120
F: +44 (0) 172 428 0353
Demion Products
A/V Accessories, 17 Woodland
Avenue, Wokingham, Berks,
RG41 3HL
T: +44 (0) 118 977 4085
F: +44 (0) 118 978 5507
www.demion.co.uk
Denon UK
Hayden House, Chiltern Hill,
Chalfont St. Peter
Bucks, SL9 9UG
T: +44 (0) 123 474 1200
www.denon.co.uk
Design e
9 Bellevue Lane, Emsworth,
Hampshire, PO10 7PX
T: +44 (0) 124 337 7899
[email protected]
www.Designe.co.uk
DF Solutions Digital Future
Solutions
7 Somerton Grange,
Coleraine,
Co Londonderry,
N Ireland,
BT51 3GB
T: +44 (0) 287 035 8894
www.digitalfuturesolutions.co.uk
david.perry@digitalfuture solutions.co.uk
Dixons
200 The Campus, Maylands Avenue,
Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 7TG
T: +44 (0) 144 235 3000
F: +44 (0) 144 223 3218
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Dolby Laboratories
Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire,
SN4 8QJ
T: +44 (0) 179 384 2100
F: +44 (0) 179 384 2101
[email protected]
www.dolby.com
DRDB
The Radio Centre,
77 Shaftsbury Avenue,
London, W1D 5DU
T: +44 (0)20 7306 2633
F: +44 (0)20 7470 0062
DTS Europe
5 Tavistock
Estate,
Ruscombe Lane, Twyford,
Berks, RG10 9NJ
T: +44 (0) 118 934 9199
F: +44 (0) 118 934 9198
[email protected]
www.dtsonline.com
Dynaudio UK
PO Box 1010,
Maidstone
ME14 4WZ
T: +44 (0) 207 378 1810
F: +44 (0) 870 112 3947
[email protected]
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E.A.R./Yoshino Ltd.
Coombe Grove Farm,
Ermine Way, Arrington,
Cambs, SG8 0AL
T: +44 (0) 122 320 8877
F: +44 (0) 122 320 8761
[email protected]
www.ear-yoshino.com
ECT Ltd Projection screen
and accessories
PO Box 4020, Pangbourne
Berkshire, RG8 8TX
T: +44 (0) 118 984 1141
F: +44 (0) 118 984 1847
[email protected]
www.ect-av.com
Elan Systems
(UK) Ltd
Unit 4, Pumpfields Road,
Liverpool, L3 6BA
T: +44 (0) 151 236 1832
F: +44 (0) 151 255 1194
[email protected]
www.elanhomesystems.com
Eltax UK
The Old Granary,
Sycamore Yard, Blakesley,
Towcester, Northants, NN12 8QY
T: +44 (0) 132 786 0789
F: +44 (0) 132 786 1058
[email protected]
www.eltax.com
Eminence Speaker
Europe Ltd
Grantley Way, Wakefield,
WF1 4PY
T: +44 (0) 192 423 9999
Fax: +44 (0) 192 423 9988
www.eminence-speaker.com
Emotive Excellence
5a Market Street,
Watton-under-Edge, Glos,
42
GL12 7AE
T: +44 (0) 145 384 3682
F: +44 (0) 145 384 3682
EPOS Acoustics
12 Avebury Court,
Mark Road,
Hemel Hempstead,
Herts, HP2 7TA
T: +44 (0) 144 226 0146
F: +44 (0) 144 224 3766
[email protected]
www.epos-acoustics.com
ESLab Ltd
Penlands Vale, Steyning,
West Sussex, BN44 3PL
T: +44 (0) 190 381 4618
[email protected]
www.eslab.co.uk
ETHOS Acoustics Ltd
268A Kingshill Avenue, Hayes,
Middx, UB4 8BY
T: +44 (0)20 8842 0020
F: +44 (0)20 8842 0020
European Precision Moulding
Ltd/Red Scorpion Industries
Storefast Estate, Northend Park,
Corner Road, Betsham,
Kent, DA13 9LJ
T: +44 (0) 147 483 4345
F: +44 (0) 147 483 4340
Excel Audio Systems Ltd.
39 Highfield Road, Acton,
London, W3 0AJ
T: +44 (0)20 8354 0820
F: +44 (0)20 8354 0834
[email protected]
www.excelaudio.co.uk
Expert Stylus & Cartridge Co
PO Box 3, Ashtead, Surrey,
KT21 2QD
T: +44 (0) 137 227 6604
F: +44 (0) 137 227 6147
Exposure
Electronics
The Works, 59 North
Street, Portslade, East Sussex,
BN41 1DH
T: +44 (0) 127 342 3877
F: +44 (0) 127 343 0619
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Falcon Acoustics Ltd
Unit 12, Damgate Industrial Estate,
Acle, Norwich,
Norfolk, NR13 3DJ
T: +44 (0) 149 375 1100
F: +44 (0) 149 375 1155
[email protected]
www.falcon-acoustics.co.uk
Ferguson Hill Studios
178 Royal College Street, Camden,
London,
NW1 0SP
T: +44 [0] 207 284 0969
www:fergusonhill.co.uk
[email protected]
Finlux UK
Finlux House, Caen View
Rushy Platt, Swindon
Wiltshire SN5 8WQ
tel: 01793 870316
fax: 01793 870318
Focal-JM Lab UK
Jesson House, Tower Street,
Coventry, CV1 1JN
T: +44 (0) 845-6602680
[email protected]
[email protected]
Fryer Sales & Marketing Ltd
Unit 4, The Nelson Centre,
Portfield Road, Portsmouth,
PO3 5SF
T: +44 (0) 239 269 0999
F: +44 (0) 239 269 0666
[email protected]
www.fryersales.com
Fujitsu General (UK) Co Ltd
Limited, Unit 150, Centennial Park,
Centennial Avenue,
Elstree, Herts, D6 3SG
T: +44 (0)20 8731 3450
F: +44 (0)20 8731 3451
[email protected]
www.fujitsu-general.co.uk
Futronix Ltd.
Futronix House,143 Croydon Road
Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6PF
T: +44 (0) 188 337 3333/3334
F: +44 (0) 188 337 3335/3336
[email protected]
www.futronix.info
Futureglass
1a Anglia Way,
Braintree,
Essex, CM7 3RG
T: +44 (0) 870 033 0300
F: +44 (0) 870 005 48184
www.futureglass.co.uk
[email protected]
Future Automation
Unit 2 Kimpton Enterprise Park
Claggy Road
Kimpton
Hertfordshire
SG4 8HP
T: +44 (0) 143 883 1094
F: +44 (0) 143 883 3565
www.futureautomation.co.uk
FX Furniture
The old Vicarage, Church Lane,
Clarbrorough, Northants,
DN22 9NA
T: +44 (0) 177 786 9809
F: +44 (0) 177 786 9041
[email protected]
www.fx-furniture.com
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Games & Lifestyle Technology,
Corporate A/V & Promotions
Staffing, Level 4,
141-142 Fenchurch Street,
London, EC3M 9B
direct line T: +44 (0) 20 7877 3373
switchboard T: +44 (0) 20 7929 2999
[email protected]
Garden Light & Audio
Woodlea Cottage, Church Road,
Southborough Common, Kent
T: +44 (0) 189 261 9319
[email protected]
www.glaa.co.uk
Gecko Inc Ltd
18-24 Brighton Road, S. Croydon,
Surrey, CR2 6AA
T: +44 (0)20 8603 0480
F: +44 (0)20 8688 2491
[email protected]
Genco Systems Ltd
Design & Installation
26-28 Queensway
Enfield, Middlesex
EN3 4SA
T: +44 (0) 208 443 2820
F: +44 (0) 208 442 2847
E: [email protected]
W: www.gencosystems.demon.co.uk
Glaive Ltd
Unit 7 Wren Ind Estate,
Coldred Road, Maidstone,
ME15 9YT
T /F: +44 (0) 162 266 4070
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.glaive.co.uk
www.insert-audio.co.uk
Glenfield Software
7 Eaton Court
Colworth Business park
St Neots
PE19 8YH
T: +44 (0) 148 040 7700
F: +44 (0) 148 047 3734
[email protected]
www.glenfieldsoftware.com
Graff Electronic Machines Ltd
Woodhill Road, Collingham,
Newark, Nottinghamshire,
NG23 7NR
T: +44 (0) 163 689 3036
F: +44 (0) 163 689 3317
[email protected]
www.graffelectronics.co.uk
G T Audio
Cherry Hollow, Higher Denham,
Bucks, UB9 5EJ
T: +44 (0) 189 583 3099
F: +44 (0) 189 583 2594
[email protected]
www.gtaudio.com
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Hadcock G.F.C. (Manufacturer)
Langley House,
11 Highwood Road,
Uttoxeter, Staffs,
ST14 8BQ
T: +44 (0) 188 956 9166
F: +44 (0) 188 956 9166
HAMA PVAC Ltd
Unit 4, Cherrywood,
Chineham Business Park,
Basingstoke, Hants,
RG24 8WF
T: +44 (0) 125 637 4700
F: +44 (0) 125 637 4749
Harbeth Audio Limited
3 Enterprise Park,
Lewes Road, Lindfield,
West Sussex, RH16 2LH
T: +44 (0) 144 448 4371
F: +44 (0) 144 448 7629
[email protected]
www.harbeth.co.uk
Harman Consumer UK
6 Elstree Gate, Elstree Way,
Borehamwood, Herts,
WD6 1JD
T: +44 (0)20 8731 4670
F: +44 (0)20 8731 4699
[email protected]
www.harman.com
Harman/Kardon
Elstree Gate,
Elstree Way
Borehamwood,Herts
WD6 1JD
T: +44 (0) 208 731 4670
Harvard Technology Group
Unit C, Lombard Business Park
20-26 Purley Way, Croydon, Surrey,
CR0 3JP
T: +44 (0) 845 450 148
F: +44 (0)20 8665 1333
www.harvardtechnologygroup.com
Henley Designs Ltd
Unit 11, Moorbrook,
Southmead Industrial Park, Didcot,
Oxfordshire, OX11 7HP
T: +44 (0) 123 551 1166
F: +44 (0) 123 551 1266
[email protected]
www.henleydesigns.co.uk
Hitachi Europe Ltd
Whitebrook Park
Lower Cookham
Road, Maidenhead
Berkshire SL6 8YA
T: +44 (0) 162 864 3000
F: +44 (0) 162 858 5000
www.hitachidigitalmedia.com
Hypex Electroniques
20 Osram Road
East Lane Business Park
Wembley, HA9 7NG
T: +44 (0) 208 908 3111
F: +44 (0) 208 908 3110
www.hypex.co.uk
[email protected]
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If designs
143 Huddersfield Road
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
HD8 8LB
T: 01484 606 900
[email protected]
www:ifdesigns.co.uk
IKON AVS
Unit 238, Ikon
Estate
Droitwich Road, Hartlebury
Worcs, DY10 4EU
T: +44 (0) 129 925 0991
F: +44 (0) 129 925 0983
[email protected]
www.ikonavs.com
iLight Limited
Unit 4 Enterprise Centre
Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent
TN11 8BG
T: +44 (0) 189 287 0072
F: +44 (0) 189 287 0074
[email protected]
www.ilightgroup.com
Imerge Ltd
Unit 6, Bar Hill Business Park,
Saxon Way, Bar Hill,
Cambridge, CB3 8SL
T: +44 (0) 195 478 3600
F: +44 (0) 195 478 3601
[email protected]
www.imerge.co.uk
Infinity
Elstree Gate,
Elstree Way
Borehamwood, Herts
WD6 1JD
T: +44 (0) 208 731 4670
Invision UK Ltd
Field Wood House,
Bacton Road, Haughley Green,
Stowmarket, IP14 3RQ
T:+ 44 [0] 144 967 7233
www:invisionuk.com
[email protected]
Iroquos PR
15 Ingestre Place, Soho,
London, W1F 0JH
T: +44 [0] 207 439 8537
Isoblue Ltd
25 Victoria Road,Draycott
Derby, DE72 3PS
T: 01332 875700
[email protected]
www:isoblue.com/products
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Jamo UK
See BBG Distribution
www.jamo.com
JBL
Elstree Gate,
Elstree Way
Borehamwood, Herts
WD6 1JD
T: +44 (0) 208 731 4670
JVC UK Ltd
JVC House, JVC
Business Park,
12 Priestly Way, London, NW2 7BA
www.jvc-europe.com
T: +44 (0) 20 8450 3282
F: +44 (0) 20 8208 3038
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KEF Audio
(UK) Ltd
Eccleston Road,
Tovil, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6QP
T: +44 (0) 162 267 2261
F: +44 (0) 162 275 0653
www.kef.com
Keene Electronics Ltd
Unit 9
Old Hall Mills Business Park
Little Eaton
Derbyshire DE21 5DN
+44 (0)870 990 9000
www.keene.co.uk
Klegg Audio UK
PO Box 34949, London
SW8 5XN
T: +44 (0) 870 075 5344
www.klegg.com
KM Acoustics
Unit 8
Torafen Business Centre
Panteg Way, Pontypool
NP4 0LS
Konnectson UK Ltd
Cirrus House,
Glebe Road
Huntingdon, Cambs
PE29 7DL
T: +44 (0) 148 043 4441
F: +44 (0) 148 043 3312
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Lafayette Europe Ltd
Contact House, Ditton Road
Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0TH
T: +44 (0) 870 410 0415
F: +44 (0) 870 410 0413
www.lafayette-europe.com
[email protected]
Lamba Plc
Unit 1, Southfields Road, Dunstable,
Beds, LU6 3EJ
T: +44 (0) 158 269 0600
F: +44 (0) 158 269 0400
[email protected]
Lawton Trade Supplies
22 Willows Court, Sandwell Bus.
Park, Crystal Drive, Smethwick,
W. Midlands, B66 1RD
T: +44 (0) 121 511 1128
F: +44 (0) 121 544 6877
[email protected]
Leax Controls
Unit 11, Mandeville Courtyard
142 Battersea Park Road
London, SW11 4NB
T: +44 (0) 207 501 0880
F: +44 (0) 207 501 0890
www.leax.co.uk
Lektropacks (UK)
Unit 6, Metro Industrial Centre,
St Johns Road, Isleworth,
Middx, TW7 6NL
T: +44 (0)20 8847 2776
F: +44 (0)20 8560 8050
[email protected]
www.lektropacks.co.uk
Lenbrook UK Ltd
Unit 2, Old Wolverton Road,
Old Wolverton, Milton Keynes,
MK12 5NP
T: +44 (0) 190 831 9360
F: +44 (0) 190 832 2752
[email protected]
www.lenbrook.co.uk
L.G. Electronics UK Ltd
264 Bath Road, Slough, Berks,
SL1 4DT
T: +44 (0) 870 607 5544
F: +44 (0) 175 351 7445
Linn Products Ltd
Floors Road, Waterfoot,
Eaglesham, Glasgow,
G76 0EQ
T: +44 (0) 141 307 7777
F: +44 (0) 141 644 4262
www.linn.co.uk
Living Control
Ashton House, Farnborough Hill,
Orpington, Kent, BR6 6DA
T: +44 (0) 168 986 1188
F: +44 (0) 168 985 9915
[email protected]
www.livingcontrol.com
Living Voice
7 Harrington Mills, Leopold Street,
Long Eaton, NG10 4QE
T: +44 (0) 115 973 3222
[email protected]
www.definitiveaudio.co.uk
Lockwood Audio
Unit 8, 724 Field End Road, Ruislip,
Middx, HA4 0QP
T: +44 (0)20 8864 8008
F: +44 (0)20 8864 3064
[email protected]
www.lockwoodaudio.co.uk
Loewe (Linn Products)
PO Box 8465, Prestwick, KA7 2YF
T: +44 (0) 129 247 1568
F: +44 (0) 129 247 1554
[email protected]
www.loewe.de
Lutron EA Ltd
6 Sovereign Court, Wapping
London, E1 9HW
T: +44 (0) 207 702 0657
F: +44 (0) 207 480 6899
[email protected]
www.lutron.com
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Mango Marketing Limited
1b The Quadrant
Quadrant Way, Weybridge
KT13 1VV
T: +44 (0) 193 282 9077
F: +44 (0) 193 282 7576
Web: www.mangomarketing.com
Mana Audio Ltd. (Manufacturer)
Unit E, Amlwch Ind Estate, Amlwch,
Anglesey, LL68 9BX.
T: +44 (0) 140 783 0530
F: +44 (0) 140 783 0535
[email protected]
http://mana.co.uk
Marantz Hi-Fi UK Ltd
Kingsbridge House,
Padbury Oaks, 575-583 Bath Road,
Longford, Middx, UB7 0EH
T: +44 (0) 175 368 0868
F: +44 (0) 175 368 0428
Martek (UK) Ltd
Unit 1 Shepherds Grove Estate
West, Stanton, Suffolk, IP31 2AR
T: +44 (0) 135 925 3555
F: +44 (0) 135 925 3559
www.martekuk.co.uk
[email protected]
Marata Vision
20 Greenhill Crescent, Watford
Business Park, Watford, Herts,
WD18 8XD
T: +44 (0) 192 349 5595
F: +44 (0) 192 349 5599
[email protected]
www.marata.co.uk
Max Distribution Co Ltd
The Old Bakery, High Street,
East Malling, Kent, ME19 6AJ
T: +44 (0) 173 284 0845
F: +44 (0) 173 284 1845
[email protected]
www.the-max.co.uk
Maxell Europe Ltd.
Multimedia House, High Street,
Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 1HR
T: +44 (0) 192 349 4400
F: +44 (0) 192 349 4410
[email protected]
www.eu.maxell.com
Meiloon UK
53 Winstanley Lane, Shenley
Lodge, Milton Keynes MK5 7BT
T: +44 (0) 190 820 0844
[email protected]
www.meiloon.com.tw
Meridian Audio Ltd
Stonehill, Huntingdon,
Cambs, PE29 6EX
T: +44 (0) 148 044 5678
F: +44 (0) 148 044 5687
[email protected]
www.meridian-audio.com
Metropolis Music
6 London Road, Tunbridge Wells
Kent, TH1 1DQ
T: +44 (0) 189 253 9245
[email protected]
Mission
Stonehill, Huntingdon,
Cambs, PE29 6EY
T: +44 (0) 148 042 3700
F: +44 (0) 148 042 3701
www.mission.co.uk
Mitsubishi Electric
Europe
Travellers Lane,
Hatfield, Herts, AL10 8XB
T: +44 (0) 170 727 8684
F: +44 (0) 170 727 8541
www.mitsubishielectric.co.uk
MJ Acoustics
9 Venture Court, Boleness Road,
Wisbeach, Cambridge, PE13 2XQ
T: +44 (0) 870 744 5080
F: +44 (0) 870 746 9380
[email protected]
www.mjacoustics.co.uk
Mode lighting
The Maltings, 63
High Street, Ware,
Hertfordshire, SG12 9AD
T: +44 (0) 192 046 2121
www.modelighting.com
Monitor Audio Ltd.
24 Brook Road,
Rayleigh,
Essex, SS6 7XL
T: +44 (0) 126 874 0580
F: +44 (0) 126 874 0589
[email protected]
www.monitoraudio.co.uk
Monster Europe Ltd
54 Clarendon Road
Watford, Herts. WD17 1DU
T: 01923 431 634
Moth Group
10 Dane Lane, Wilstead,
Bedford, MK45 3HT
T: +44 (0) 123 474 1152
F: +44 (0) 123 474 2028
[email protected]
www.britishaudio.co.uk
Moulded Cords & Cables - MCC
Unit 15, The Western Centre,
Western Road, Bracknell,
Berks, RG12 1RW
T: +44 (0) 134 486 8200
F: +44 (0) 134 486 8208
[email protected]
www.mcc-cables.com
Myryad UK
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Naim Audio
Southampton Road, Salisbury, Wilts,
SP1 2LN
T: +44 (0) 172 233 2266
F: +44 (0) 172 241 2034
Nakamichi UK Ltd
12 Park Place,,London, SW1A 1LP
T: +44 (0) 207 647 6205
F: +44 (0) 207 495 2804
www.nakamichi.com
National Instruments Corporation
(UK) Ltd
Measurement House, Newbury
Business Park, London Road,
Newbury, Berks, RG14 2PS
T: +44 (0) 163 552 3545
F: +44 (0) 163 552 4395
[email protected]
www.ni.com/uk
NEAT Acoustics Ltd.
Neat Acoustics Ltd.
29B Harmire Enterprise Park
Barnard Castle, Co. Durham
DL12 8XT, UK
T: + 44 (0) 183 363 1021
F: + 44 (0) 183 363 0022
NEMKO Ltd.
15 Chelsea Fields Estate, Western
Road, London, SW19 2QA
T: +44 (0)20 8646 8383
F: +44 (0)20 8646 8099
[email protected]
www.nemko.co.uk
New Media Image
16 Lodge Road, Havant,
Hants, P09 3LL
T: +44 (0) 239 245 1006
F: +44 (0) 870 167 4453
[email protected]
Nexus Technologies Pty. Ltd
45 Vannam Drive, Ashwood, Victoria,
Australia, 3147
[email protected]
www.nexuscomparators.com
NHT
Unit 4, Pumpfields Road
Liverpool, L3 6BA
T: +44 (0) 151 236 1832
F: +44 (0) 151 255 1194
www.nhthifi.com
Multi-Room
Company, The
4 Churchill House
Churchill Road, Cheltenham
GL53 7EG
Tel: +44 (0) 124 253 9100
Fax: +44 (0) 12 4253 9300
[email protected]
www.multi-room.com
Nordost (UK) Ltd
1st Floor, Unit 7,
Aber Park Ind. Estate, Aber Road,
Flint, Clwyd, CH6 5EX
T: +44 (0) 135 273 0251
F: +44 (0) 135 273 1273
[email protected]
www.nordost.com
Musical Fidelity Ltd.
15/16 Olympic Trading Est., Fulton
Road, Wembley, Middx, HA9 OTF
T: +44 (0)20 8900 2866
F: +44 (0)20 8900 2983
Nottingham Analogue
128 Cordy Lane, Underwood,
Nottingham, NG16 5FD
T: +44 (0) 177 376 2947
F: +44 (0) 177 353 356
Musonic UK Ltd.
Unit 13, Wenta Business Centre,
Colne Way, Watford, Herts,
WD24 7ND
T: +44 (0) 192 321 3344
F: +44 (0) 192 321 3355
[email protected]
www.musonic.co.uk
NXT - New Transducers Ltd
Cygnet House, Hinchingbrooke
Park, Huntingdon, Cambs,
PE29 6FW
T: +44 (0) 870 777 5555
F: +44 (0) 148 084 6190
[email protected]
www.nxtsound.com
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Obelisk Audio Designs
32 Stapleford Close, Romsey,
Hants, SO51 7HU
T: +44 (0) 179 450 1235
[email protected]
O'heocha Design Ltd
UK & Ireland, Rossaveal, Baile na
hAbhainn PO, Galway, S. Ireland
T: +353 9150 6970
T: +44 (0) 156 478 2502
F: +353 9150 6972
[email protected]
www.o.d.co.uk
Onkyo
Onkyo Europe UK Office,
Suite 1, Gregories Court,
Gregories Road, Beaconsfield,
Bucks, HP9 1HQ
T: +44 (0) 149 468 1515
F: +44 (0) 149 468 0452
[email protected]
www.onkyo.co.uk
Optimum International 2000 Ltd
6 Pioneer Business Park,
Amy Johnson Way,
Clifton Moor,
York, YO30 4TN
T /F: +44 (0) 190 469 0089
[email protected]
www.optimum2000.com
Optoma
Europe Ltd
42 Caxton Way,
Watford Business Park,
Watford, Herts, WD18 8QZ. UK.
T: +44 (0) 192 369 1866
F: +44 (0) 1923 691888
www.optomaeurope.com
www.themescene.tv
www.optamthinclient.com
Opus Technologies
Gallery Court, Hankey Place,
London, SE1 4BB
T: +44 (0) 845 090 2266
F: +44 (0)20 7940 2233
[email protected]
www.opus-technologies.co.uk
Orelle Ltd.
Unit 5, Silicon Business Centre,
6 Wadsworth Road, Perivale,
Middx, UB6 7LZ
T: +44 (0)20 8991 9200
F: +44 (0)20 8997 4060.
[email protected]
www.orelle.co.uk
Origin Live
Unit 5, 362b, Spring Road, Sholing,
Southampton, Hants, SO19 2PB
T: +44 (0) 238 057 8877
F: +44 (0) 238 057 8877
[email protected]
www.originlive.com
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P&C Industries
Unit10A -10B, Newton Hall,
Newton, Cambridge, CB2 5PS
T: +44 (0) 122 387 0712
F: +44 (0) 122 387 2654
[email protected]
www.hiway.co.uk/pcindustries
Panasonic (UK) Ltd
Panasonic House, Willoughby
Road, Bracknell, Berks, RG12 4PF
T: +44 (0) 134 486 2444
F: +44 (0) 134 486 1656
Partington & Co
Orchard Farm, Fawkham Road,
Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QP
T: +44 (0) 147 470 9299
F: +44 (0) 147 470 9295
Paradigm Audio Visual Ltd
Swan Works, Box End Road
Bromham, MK43 8LT
T: +44 (0) 1234 843388
F: +44 (0) 1234 854477
www.rearpro.com
PATH IXOS
Unit 8, Dormer Road, Thame
Industrial Estate, Thame,
OX9 3UD
T: +44 (0) 184 421 9000
F: +44 (0) 184 421 9099
[email protected]
www.path.co.uk
www.ixoscable.com
Pear Audio Ltd.
7 Prospect Place, Alnmouth,
Alnwick, Northumberland,
NE66 2RL
T: +44 (0) 166 583 0862
F: +44 (0) 166 583 0051
[email protected]
Philex Electronics Ltd
Philex House, Kingfisher Wharf,
London Road, Bedford, MK42 0NX
T: +44 (0) 123 426 3737
F: +44 (0) 123 426 7400
[email protected]
www.philex.com
Pickering Cartridges
24 Gillygate, York, YO31 7EQ
T: +44 (0) 190 464 2463
[email protected]
pickeringuk.com
Picture The Sound
13 Weston Road, Guildford,
Surrey, GU2 6AU
T: +44 (0) 700 044 3426
T: +44 (0) 7000 HIFICO
F: +44 (0) 148 345 4992
Overkill Audio
2 Shelford Farm, Earith Bridge,
Earith, Cambs, PE28 3PS
T: +44 [0] 148 784 2911
F: +44 [0] 148 784 1341
Pink Triangle Partnership Ltd
Unit 21 Marlow Business Centre,
Batavia Road, New Cross,
London, SE14 6BQ
T: +44 (0)20 8694 9609
F: +44 (0)20 8694 7450
[email protected]
www.pink-triangle.com
Owl Video Systems Ltd
Horsted Square
Bellbrook Ind Park, Uckfield, E.
Sussex TN22 1QG
T: +44 (0) 182 576 6123
F: +44 (0) 182 576 0246
www.owlvideo.com
Pioneer GB Ltd
Pioneer House, Hollybush Hill,
Stoke Poges, Slough, Berks,
SL2 4PQ
T: +44 (0) 175 378 9789
F: +44 (0) 175 378 9528
www.pioneer.co.uk
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Plasmatvinfo.com Limited
Dorisima House, Ipswich Road
Brantham, Manningtree
CO11 1NR, Essex
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1206 391001
Fax: +44 (0)1206 391096
PMC Ltd
Flying Mole Bryston
43/45 Crawley Green Road,
Luton, LU2 0AA
T: +44(0) 870 444 1044
F: +44 (0) 870 444 1045
[email protected]
www.pmc-speakers.com
PM Components Ltd
Selectron House, Jenkins Dale
Industrial Estate, Chatham,
Kent, ME4 5RD
T: +44 (0) 163 484 8500
F: +44 (0) 163 484 867
Polk Audio
68 St John Street, Clerkenwell,
London, EC1m 4DT
T: +44 (0) 207 702 5277
F: +44 (0) 207 251 2487
Precious Metals
13 Weston Road, Guildford,
Surrey, GU2 8AU
T: +44 (0) 148 382 7722
[email protected]
Premier Mounts
(Europe)
Swallow House
Shilton Industrial Estate
Coventry, CV7 9JY
T: +44 (0) 247 661 4700
F: +44 (0) 247 661 4710
[email protected]
www.mounts.com
Presence Audio
Woodside, Spronketts Lane,
Bolney, Haywards Heath,
W. Sussex, RH17 5SA
T: +44 (0) 144 446 1611
F: +44 (0) 144 446 1510
Prima International Plc
Prima House, Premier Park,
Oulton, Leeds, LS26 8ZA
T: +44 (0) 113 251 1500
F: +44 (0) 113 251 1515
[email protected]
prima-international.com
Prism Media Products Ltd
William James House, Cowley
Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WX
T: +44 (0) 122 342 4988
F: +44 (0) 122 342 5023
[email protected]
www:prismsound.com
Proac
(Celef Audio)
Highpoint
House, Riding Row
Buck Road Industrial Estate
Brackley, NN13 7BH
T: +44 (0) 128 070 0147
Projecta BV
PO Box 191
6000 AD Weert
The Netherlands
T: +31 495 580 858
F: +31 495 580 845
www.projecta.nl
Prospero Recruitment Ltd
3rd Floor, Clerkenwell House
67 Clerkenwell Road, London
EC1R 5BL
T: +44 (0) 207 404 6383
F: +44 (0) 207 404 6323
rjgrays@prosperorecruitment .com
www.prosperorecruitment.com
Pulse Marketing
PR & Marketing Agents,
25B Hockerill Street, Bishop's
Stortford, Herts, CM23 2DH
T: +44 (0) 127 965 5955
F: +44 (0) 127 965 6004
[email protected]
www:pulsemarketing.uk.com
Pure Digital
Home Park Estate, Kings Langley,
Herts, WD4 8LZ
T: +44 (0) 192 327 7488
F: +44 (0) 192 327 0188
[email protected]
www.pure-digital.com
P.W.B. Electronics
18 Pasture Crescent,
Leeds, LS7 4QS
T: +44 (0) 113 268 2550
[email protected]
www.belt.demon.co.uk
•Q
Quad Electroacoustics Ltd
IAG House, Sovereign Court,
Ermine Business Park,
Huntingdon, Cambs, PE29 6XU
T: +44 (0) 845 458 0011
F: +44 (0) 148 043 1767
[email protected]
www.quad-hifi.co.uk
Quadraspire Ltd
305 Kelston Road, Bath, BA1 9AB
T: +44 (0) 122 533 3360
F: +44 (0) 122 533 8083
[email protected]
www.quadraspire.com
QED Audio Products Ltd
Unit 16, Woking Business Park,
Albert Drive,Woking, Surrey,
GU21 5JY
T: +44 (0) 148 374 7474
F: +44 (0) 148 354 5600
[email protected]
T: +44 (0) 165 676 8777
F: +44 (0) 165 676 6093
[email protected]
www.rel.net
Remote Media Ltd
Rectory Farm Barns
Rectory Farm, Little Chesterford
Saffron Walden, CB10 1UD
T: +44 (0) 845 458 3705
www.remotemedia.co.uk
[email protected]
Revox
See Custom Sight & Sound
RGB Communications Ltd
2 Lowesden Business Park
Lambourn Woodlands
Hungerford, Berks, RG17 7RY
T: +44 (0) 148 873 366
F: +44 (0) 148 873 377
www.rgbcomms.co.uk
[email protected]
Ringmat Developments
P.O. Box 200, Brentwood,
Essex, CM15 9FB
T: +44 (0) 127 720 0210
F: +44 (0) 127 720 1225
[email protected]
www.ringmat.com
Roksan Audio Ltd
Unit 6 Northfield Industrial Estate,
Beresford Avenue, Alperton,
Middlesex, HA0 1NW
T: +44 (0)20 8900 6801/6802
F: +44 (0)20 8900 0734
[email protected]
www.roksan.co.uk
Royd Loudspeakers Co. Ltd
Unit B2, Stafford Park 15,
Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3BB
T: +44 (0) 195 229 0700
F: +44 (0) 195 229 0190
Ruark Acoustics Ltd
59 Tailor's Court,
Temple Farm Ind. Est.,
Southend-on-Sea,Essex, SS2 5TH
T: +44 (0) 170 260 1410
F: +44 (0) 170 260 1414
[email protected]
www.ruark.co.uk
•R
Recoton
Lise Meitner Strasse 9,
Pulheim, Germany, 50259
T: +49 223 498 4080
www.recoton.com
Russ Andrews Accessories Ltd.
2B Moreland Court, Westmorland
Business Park, Shap Road,
KENDAL, Cumbria, LA9 6NS
T: +44 (0) 845 345 1550
F: +44 (0) 153 979 7325
[email protected]
www.russandrews.com
Redline
Unit 11B, 72 Newhaven Road,
Edinburgh, EH6 5QG
T: +44 (0) 131 555 3922
F: +44 (0) 131 555 3964
[email protected]
[email protected]
•S
Sagem Communications
Knyvett House, The Causeway
Staines, Middx
T: +44 (0) 156 477 2200
F: +44 (0) 156 477 7736
www.sagem.com
Reference Point Computers
The Old Post Office, Overbury,
Tewkesbury, Glos, GL20 7NT.
T: +44 (0) 845 634 2032
F: +44 (0) 845 634 2033
Rega Reseach
119 Park Street,
Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7PF
T: +44 (0) 170 233 3071
REL Acoustics Ltd
North Road, Bridgend Industrial
Estate, Bridgend, CF31 3TP
Samsung Electronics Ltd
Unit 1, Hook Rise Business &
Indusrial Centre, 225 Hook Rise
South, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7LD
T: +44 (0)20 8391 0168
Samuel Johnson Audio Ltd
80 Johnstone Avenue,
Hillington, Glasgow, G52 4NZ
T: +44 (0) 141 810 2828
F: +44 (0) 141 810 2829
[email protected]
www.SJAudio.co.uk
Scandyna UK Ltd
5 Mayfield Lane,
Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk,
IP5 3TZ
T: +44 (0) 147 362 6600
F: +44 (0) 147 362 6700
[email protected]
Schneider UK Ltd
Aura House, 77 Dane Road,
Sale, Manchester, M33 7BP
T: +44 (0) 161 374 0101
F: +44 (0) 161 374 0102
See Hear Ltd
The Oast, Perry Court,
London Road, Faversham,
Kent, ME13 8RY
T: +44 (0) 179 559 7590
F: +44 (0) 179 559 7591
[email protected]
Sennheiser
UK Ltd
3 Century Point, Halifax Road, High
Wycombe, Bucks, HP12 3SL
T: +44 (0) 149 455 1551
F: +44 (0) 149 455 1550
[email protected]
www.sennheiser.co.uk
Sharp Electronics
Sharp House, Thorpe Road, Newton
Heath, Manchester,
M40 5BE
T: +44 (0) 161 205 2333
F: +44 (0) 161 205 7076
www.sharp.co.uk
Silvernote
P O Box 158, Cheshunt,
Herts, EN7 6UH.
T /F: +44 (0) 199 262 0905
www.silvernote.co.uk
SIM2 UK Ltd
Steinway House, Worth Farm,
Little Horsted, Nr. Uckfield, East
Sussex, TN22 5TT
T: +44 (0) 182 575 0850
F: +44 (0) 182 575 0851
[email protected]
www.sim2.co.uk
SME Ltd
Mill Road, Steyning,
W. Sussex, BN44 3GY
T: +44 (0) 190 381 4321
F: +44 (0) 190 381 4269
[email protected]
www.sme.ltd.uk
SOLO Manufacturing
228 Derby Road, Stapleford,
Nottingham, NG9 7BG
T: +44 (0) 115 939 2345
F: +44 (0) 115 939 2111
Songlines
Fourteen Acre Lane
Three Oaks, Hastings
TN35 4NB, England
T: +44 (0)1424 813888
[email protected]
http://www.beauhorn.com
Sony UK Ltd
The Heights, Brooklands,
Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0XW
T: +44 (0) 193 281 6000
F: +44 (0) 193 281 7000
www.sony.co.uk
Sonus Systems Ltd
Unit 3a Cossal Ind Est.,
Coronation Road, Ilkeston,
Derby, DE7 5UA
T: +44 (0) 115 944 5027
F: +44 (0) 115 944 5126
Soundations
Smyllum House,
Lanark Lanarkshire,
ML11 7ER
T: +44 (0) 870 350 1349
Spendor Audio Systems Ltd.
Station Road Industrial Estate,
Hailsham, E. Sussex, BN27 2ER
T: +44 (0) 132 384 3474
F: +44 (0) 132 344 2254
[email protected]
www.spendoraudio.com
Standesign UK
Uxbridge House, 3 Wakefield Place,
Gosport, PO12 2JT
T: +44 (0) 239 250 1888
F: +44 (0) 239 250 1999
[email protected]
www.standesign.co.uk
Stands Unique
70 Higham Road, Rushden,
Northants, NN10 6DD
T: +44 (0) 193 341 2227
F: +44 (0) 193 341 2215
[email protected]
www.standsunique.com
Stoneaudio UK Ltd
23 Hinton Road, Bournemouth,
Dorset, BH1 2EF
T: +44 (0) 120 220 1735
F: +44 (0) 120 220 1315
[email protected]
www.stoneaudio.co.uk
Symmetry
Suite 5, 17 Holywell Hill,
St Albans, Herts, AL1 1DT
T: +44 (0) 172 786 5488
[email protected]
SYN Factory U-vola Suspended
Loudspeakers
33013 Gemona del Friuli (UD),
Via del Fabbro, 9 Zona Art, Italy
T: +39 (0432) 972 362
F: +39 (0432) 972 684
[email protected]
www.synfactory.com
•T
T&A
T&T Communications Ltd.
1-2 Davy Road
Gorse Lane Industrial Estate
Clacton on Sea, Essex
CO15 4XD
T: +44 (0) 125 522 2111
F: +44 (0) 125 522 2100
Tannoy Ltd
Rosehall Ind Est,
Coatbridge,
N. Lanarkshire, ML5 4TF
T: +44 (0) 123 642 0199
F: +44 (0) 123 642 8230
www.tannoy.com
[email protected]
Target Audio Distribution Ltd
5 Gull Brook, Hemel Hempstead,
Herts, HP1 1RR
T: +44 (0) 144 225 9994
M: +44 (0) 973 147 441
TCI Ltd
Projection House,
19 Townley Way,
Earls Barton, Northants, NN6 0HR
T: +44 (0) 160 481 1661
F: +44 (0) 160 481 1715
[email protected]
www.tcivega.co.uk
TDI Tremiver Ltd
West Farm, Winchester Road,
Popham, Winchester,
Hants, SO21 3BH
T: +44 (0) 125 639 7770
F: +44 (0) 125 639 8880
www.tdigroup.co.uk
TEAC UK Ltd
5 Marlin House, The Croxley Centre,
Watford, Herts, WD1 8YA
T: +44 (0) 192 381 9630
F: +44 (0) 192 323 6290
Tech Link
International
Unit 8, Bat & Ball Enterprise Centre,
Bat & Ball Road, Sevenoaks, Kent,
TN14 5LJ
T: +44 (0) 173 277 9400
F: +44 (0) 173 277 9344
[email protected]
www.techlink.uk.com
Technical & General
PO Box 53, Crowborough,
E. Sussex, TN6 2BY
T: +44 (0) 189 265 4534
Teklink Distribution
68 St John Street, Clerkenwell,
London, EC1M 4DT
T: +44 (0)20 7702 5277
F: +44 (0)20 7251 2487
[email protected]
Tektronix Ltd
The Arena, Downshire Way
Bracknell, Berks RG12 1PU
United Kingdom
T: +44 (0) 134 439 2400
F: +44 (0) 134 439 2401
Thear Technology Limited (REVOX)
TTL House, Sheeptick End,
Nr Lidlington, Bedfordshire,
MK43 OSF
T: +44 (0) 152 584 1999
F: +44 (0) 152 584 1009
Townshend Audio
7 Bridge Road, Hampton Court,
Surrey, KT8 9EU
T: +44 (0)20 8979 2155
Trichord Research Ltd
6 Woodlands Close,
Malvern Wells, Worcs, WR14 4JD
T: +44 (0) 168 457 3524
F: +44 (0) 168 457 7380
[email protected]
www.trichordresearch.com
Tivoli Audio
59 Tailor's Court
Temple Farm Ind Est
Southend on sea
Essex, SS2 5TH
T: +44 (0) 170 260 1410
F: +44 (0) 170 260 1414
www.ruark.co.uk
True-Colours Industries
Unit 263, Lisburn Enterprise Centre,
Ballinderry Road,
Lisburn, N. Ireland, BT28 2SA
T: +44 (0) 771 019 6949
F: +44 (0) 870 120 5923
[email protected]
www.true-colours.com
Tube Technology
Compton House, Drefach
LLANELLI, Carmarthenshire
SA14 7BA
T: +44 (0) 126 984 4771
F: +44 (0) 193 224 4455
[email protected]
www.tubetechnology.com
•U
UAS Enterprises
131 Southampton Road,
Ringwood, Hants, BH24 1HT
T: +44 (0) 870 066 0406
F: +44 (0) 870 066 0407
[email protected]
www.uasenterprises.com
UKD
23 Richings Way, Iver, Bucks,
SL0 9DA
T: +44 (0) 175 365 2669
F: +44 (0) 175 365 4531
[email protected]
www.ukd.co.uk
Unicol
Green Road, Oxford, OX3 8EU
T: +44 (0) 186 576 7676
Fax: +44 (0) 186 576 7677
www:unicol.com
Usher Audio Technology
67 Kai-Fong St, Section 1,
Taipei 10041, Taiwan
T: 886 2 2381 6299
F: 886 2 2371 1053
www:usheraudio.com
V
Vibe Technologies Ltd
Tech House, Reddicap Trading
Estate, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7BU
T: +44 (0) 121 311 9090
F: +44 (0) 121 311 9001
[email protected]
www.v-i-b-e.com
Vieta UK
Grimsdells Court,
Grimsdells Lane, Amersham,
Bucks, HP6 5EL
T: +44 (0) 149 472 3444
[email protected]
www.vieta-uk.com
VPI (UK)
PO Box 21,Liskheard
PL14 5YP
T: +44 (0) 157 936 3603
Virtual Reality Audio Systems Ltd
PO Box 383, Brentwood,
Essex, CM14 4GB
T: +44 (0) 127 722 7355
F: +44 (0) 127 722 4103
[email protected]
Visonary AV Solutions Ltd
20 Englands Lane
Hampstead
London, NW3 4TG
T: +44 (0) 207 722 0067
F: +44 (0) 207 483 1444
www.plamsaS-direct.co.uk
Visual Displays
1 Farnham Road, Guildford,
Surrey, GU2 4RG
T: +44 (0) 207 222 9009
F: +44 (0) 207 233 2165
[email protected]
www.visualdisplaysuk.co.uk
Vivadi Plc
Unit 38, Shrivenham Hundred
Business Park, Swindon, SN6 8TZ
T: +44 (0) 179 378 0033
F: +44 (0) 179 378 0044
[email protected]
www.vivadi.com
Vivanco UK Ltd.
Maxted Court, Maxted Road,
Hemel Hempstead, Herts,
HP2 7BY
T: +44 (0) 144 240 3020
F: +44 (0) 144 240 3030
Vivante Productions Ltd. (Software)
Unit 6, Fontigarry Business Park,
Reigate Road, Sidlow, Reigate,
Surrey, RH2 8QH
T: +44 (0) 129 382 0509
F: +44 (0) 129 382 1965
[email protected]
www.vivante.co.uk
Vogels
•W
Waterfall
Wavelength Distribution
PO Box 364, Maidstone,
Kent, ME15 9FE
T: +44 (0) 162 220 1983
F: +44 (0) 162 276 1560
[email protected]
www.sonicdesign.co.uk
www.bocchino-audio.co.uk
Wharfedale International Ltd
IAG House, Sovereign Court,
Ermine Business Park, Huntingdon,
Cambs, PE29 6XU
T: (0) 845 458 0011
F: (0) 148 043 1767
[email protected]
www.wharfedale.co.uk
Wilmslow Audio Lt
50 Main Street, Broughton Astley,
Leicester, LE9 6RD
T: +44 (0) 145 528 6603
F: +44 (0) 145 528 6605
[email protected]
www.wilmslowaudio.com
Wilson Benesch
Falcon House, Lime Stone Cottage
Lane, Sheffield, S6 1NJ
T: +44 [0] 114 285 2656
F: +44 [0] 114 285 2657
[email protected]
•X
Xixin Ltd
Bilton Way, Luton, Beds, LU1 1UU
T: +44 (0) 158 240 0340
F: +44 (0) 158 248 1498
www.xixin.co.uk
•Y
Yamaha Electronics
(UK) Ltd
200 Rickmansworth Road,
Watford, Herts, WD18 7GQ
T: +44 (0) 192 323 3166
F +44 (0) 192 381 0410
www.yamaha-uk.com
[email protected]
Yello GB Ltd
32 Jordanvale Avenue,
Whiteinch, Glasgow, G14 0QP
T: +44 (0) 141 576 1772
F: +44 (0) 141 950 2737
[email protected]
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