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WHAT'S NEW IN
SOUND
A N D
ISSUE 21
MAR 05
V I S I O N
www.soundandvisionmagazine.co.uk
Westway To
The World
Your virtual visit to
Bristol’s Sound &
Vision 2005
Dawsons Peak
We look at a custom
installer hitting
new highs
Blu Beater?
HD-DVD under the
microscope
HOME
CINEMA
Affordable solutions
from Sagem FOR ALL
The latest stories from CEDIA • Comprehensive contact book • Our all-seeing
industry eye • Meet specialist furniture firm Blok • Events Diary • Hi-Fi separates
HAVE YOUR SAY
IN THIS MONTH'S
ISSUE
4 WHAT’S NEW
11 OUT AND ABOUT
the right ones to stock
can cause quite a
quandary. DARREN
HARVEY lends a helping
hand…
Prague, Bristol, Bordeaux –
follow the What’s New team
on their monthly tour of duty
30 HIGH-TECH
HOMES
Find all the answers in our
guide to the latest releases…
Keep in touch with the world
around you, thanks to our
all-seeing eye
When money just isn’t an
issue, smart technology
installers are in their
element. JAKE STOW
uncovers the work of
Dawsons Home Cinema
19 NEW KIDS
ON THE BLOK
34 WHAT’S NEW?
INSTALLER
We meet Blok, a firm
seeking to reshape the
specialist AV furniture
marketplace
Which new systems and
products should you
consider? Find out
here…
21 BEST OF
THE WEST
36 INSTALLER
INDUSTRY
Our man on the scene at
Bristol’s Sound & Vision
Show, HAMISH MCNAIRWILSON, rounds up his
highlights…
All the latest in the
automation world,
including news of major
developments at AMX
12 EYE ON
THE INDUSTRY
24 TECHNOLOGY
CORNER
Having looked at Blu-Ray a
few month’s back, JAKE
STOW considers the
pretender to its prospective
throne: HD-DVD
26 THE HI-FILES
With so many Hi-Fi
separates about, choosing
It has been an interesting start to the year to say the least… While there have been
concerned mutterings around the industry for quite some time now, it appears the
independent retailers are finding a more assertive voice. Finally, it seems there is a
debate emerging which could prove constructive for all parties involved; one that could
stop the apparent rot. Of course the doom and gloom evident in some quarters of the
industry isn’t all pervading. Those at the installation end of the spectrum are part of a
healthy growing phenomenon, whilst many manufacturers embracing various elements
of the burgeoning home cinema market are faring well. However, this isn’t the case for
everyone and, as a tool of the audio, AV and install trades, we at What’s New In Sound
and Vision would like to be a vehicle for you to air your views. What do you - as a
retailer, dealer, distributor or manufacturer - feel needs to be done? How, in the
unforgiving, ever changing market economy, does one not just survive but thrive? If you
have any opinions that you think should be shared, let us be your platform.
To that end, this month’s issue once again serves up the most expansive section of
relevant news around. In addition to that we bring tidings of all the latest product
releases from Bristol’s Sound and Vision Show, in a particularly in-depth review. While
there were some speakers and solutions about appropriate for install, we delve
considerably deeper into this realm with a look at the latest showcase of custom
installation to come our way and a fresh batch of stories from CEDIA.
Whether it’s two-channel, home cinema, AV furniture, install or any other element
of the dynamic world of electrical entertainment that you’re interested in, we have
something for you. And if you find flicking through these pages is just too 20th Century
for you, why not peruse our new-look, fully electronic edition, which you can download
online at www.soundandvisionmagazine.co.uk
Hamish McNair-Wilson, Editor
[email protected]
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BRIMFUL OF FEATURES ON THE 45
Following the release of their award-winning Axium 50-inch DLP flat-screen TV, Sagem is introducing a 45-inch option. While the Sagem Axium HD-D45
shares many of its 50-inch siblings’ features - including HDTV compatibility and the image enhancing DLP digital technology - it benefits from a striking new
look and a myriad of bonus features. The sleek, piano black finish certainly helps it to stand out from the crowd, but the pictures it produces are something to
behold as well. The statistics speak for themselves and there is no doubting the resolution of 1280 x 720, one million pixels per colour, 700 cd/m2 of
brightness and the 3000:1 contrast ratio, make this one highly competitive solution. The inclusion of Faroudja’s DCDi technology helps to ensure the optimum
imagery, regardless of source. This, coupled with the slender dimensions, plethora of extra features and a paltry price of £2,199, make a truly cinematic
experience an eminently affordable option. All hail the HD-D45.
For further information contact: +44 (0) 178 489 8158 www.sagem.co.uk
A PHOTO FINISH
Sagem have been quick to make a
name for themselves in the home
cinema arena and there is no doubting
the sleek, stylish 27-inch LCD-TV the
firm are launching will add to this. The
innovative Sagem Axium HD-L27 comes
equipped with a unique integrated photo
card reader, allowing users to view their
digital photos on it, in splendid colour,
with the greatest of ease. The crystal
clear pictures are equally apparent
when viewing moving visuals on this
model, with the impressive contrast
stability and precision both worthy of
note. Capable of taking a host of inputs,
relaying HDTV content and distributing
sound around the room from its two
subtle integrated speakers, this is a
complete solution. It comes chicly
dressed in a piano black finish and has
to be considered one of the most
functional LCD-TVs of its size available.
For only £999, thanks to Sagem’s
unique approach to the AV market, the
user is guaranteed more for their
money.
For further information contact:
+44 (0) 178 489 8158
www.sagem.co.uk
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WHAT’S NEW?
ONE-BOX FOR ALL
FEELING SUPER SONIC
There can be no doubt that mp3s and their players are reshaping the
musical entertainment market and retailers in our sector have been
attempting to claim their slice of this growing business. One assured
route to do this would surely be to embrace Sony’s range of next
generation mp3 Walkmans, new for 2005. The advanced flash memory NW
Series is all set to redefine music-on-the-move. The slickly styled series
utilises Sony’s SonicStage 3.0 software, offering users a painless way of
converting and managing music from CDs. It also allows them access to
the 500,000 tracks hosted on the Connect Online Music Store, meaning
they might never see the need to buy CDs again.
For further information contact: +44 (0) 870 511 1999 www.sony.co.uk
The latest addition to TEAC’s smartly styled range of home cinema
solutions is the one-box MC-DV250 2.1 DVD System. This fully
featured solution will handle most things you throw at it adeptly –
including DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW, CD, CD-R/RW, VideoCD
and MP3 discs – thanks in part to its Progressive Scan (PAL/NTSC).
Boasting a 20-track music memory, a Quartz PLL synthesised
AM/FM stereo tuner with a 30 AM/FM preset station memory and
RDS for Europe, a Digital clock and more, this is a rather complete
option. The two magnetically shielded, 25W, two-way speakers,
bolstered by 50W of bass courtesy of the subwoofer, ensure the
sound is all that we associate with this highly regarded brand.
Serious but compact, the MC-DV250 is a snip at under £299.99
For further information contact: +44 (0) 192 381 9630
www.teac.co.uk
SIR JUKE
The fast growing Acoustic Solutions are set to take a step into the future
with release of their innovative SP150 Audio Jukebox. Priced at a meagre
£199, buyers can download their CDs directly onto the SP150’s internal
40GB hard drive with a simple touch of a button. With the aid of Audio
Blend software, the system can then segue tracks together, providing
endless hours of entertainment. In addition to this, the SP150 can also be
used as a conventional CD-player. However, with capacity to store up to
8,000 average length tracks, or 800 entirely uncompressed, there is a lot
more to the SP150 than your conventional Hi-Fi component.
www.acousticsolutions.co.uk
DONNING THE HALO
That the Halo speakers from Digital Audio Systems stand out cannot be questioned. The speakers
sport a space age look, thanks to their shapely structure and innovative lighting. Featuring a bass unit
at the top of the lower enclosure, above which is mounted a curvilinear cone turned from solid
aluminium, the sounds they produce are as progressive as their design. The tweeter is mounted at the
front of the upper enclosure, which is constructed from 18mm thick medite and lined with 4mm thick
bitumen to mute cabinet resonance. With 40mm thick acoustic foam eliminating internal reflections, to
say that the sound is uncoloured would be an understatement. Yes, bolstered by an HF amplifier, these
£6,500 models bring a tangibly natural level of stereo sound to life.
DAB HANDS
Fresh from the acclaim they received from the BFA
for their multi-channel demonstration at Bristol,
Meridian have seen fit to update their renowned
G Series. The G01 controller, G51 receiver and
G91 DVD-Audio/video player/controller will now all
be available with DAB and FM tuners, highlighting the
all-pervading powers of Digital Audio Broadcasting as it continues to
boom. The models will be known as the G01DAB, G51DAB and G91DAB. The
DAB reception capability has been completely and seamlessly integrated into each system to
produce what its manufacturers are billing as “arguably the best-sounding DAB equipment
available.” The newly invigorated components will retail for £1,725, £2,350 and £4,250 apiece and
serve to prove that even those at the high end can’t ignore the continuing proliferation of DAB.
www.meridian-audio.com
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CHAKRA CAN
A new product from Linn is always worth exploring and
the CHAKRA Power Amplifier Range is no exception.
Built around the audio pioneer’s latest topology, these
groundbreaking models offer increased power, reliability
and efficiency, whilst producing less heat and less
distortion using fewer components. There are eight
models in the range, appropriate for an array of
applications, including either active or passive stereo and multi-channel systems. With consistent performance and pure sounds guaranteed, there are 100W
models available designed to work alongside a system of anything between two and six channels, while three 200W models are available for systems of two to
four channels.
Five years in the development ,the ingenious CHAKRA topology offers robust and powerful low-frequency response, down to near DC. Each member of the
new range boasts Linn’s very own audio-optimised Switch Mode Power Supply, which generates low noise power rails for the audio circuitry. In essence, for
anyone who values the cleanest, undistorted, reproduction of those low frequencies, there is something in the innovative CHAKRA range to suit. Keep an eye out
for its impending release.
For further information contact: +44 (0) 141 307 7777 www.linn.co.uk
3, 2, 1, GO!
Bose have two new systems on the launch pad: the 3.2.1GS series II and
3.2.1 series II. These have been designed to offer enhanced performance
and advanced functionality, from their noticeably sleeker shells. They
retain the original configuration, with two visible speakers each, a
hideaway ACOUSTIMASS module and a sophisticated media centre.
However, they are easier to set-up than their award-winning
predecessors thanks to the inclusion of an instructional disc, which
guides buyers smoothly through the installation process. Bolstered by
the latest incarnation of TrueSpace surround digital processing circuitry,
a convincing home cinema experience is guaranteed.
www.bose.co.uk
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WHAT’S NEW?
A QUICK DAB
This month Goodmans chose
the plush surroundings of
London’s Grosvenor House to
launch their latest batch of
products, set to push the firm
forward in 2005. These
included their latest attempt
to capture some of the growing DAB market, the GPS185DAB. A slickly
styled portable CD and cassette player with an integrated DAB tune,
operable through its backlit dot matrix display, this is perfect for those
seeking something extra from their digital radio of choice. Featuring 10
presets, one button tuning and a good clarity of DAB relay, plus a myriad
of other features including FM and MW analogue tuners, finding a better
value, multi-faceted route to the delights of DAB won’t be easy. The
GPS185DAB will be available in June.
IN CONCERT
The New Concert
Grand Midi joins The
Concert Grand at the
top of the Lumley
Lampros Series of
loudspeakers.
Designed to
reproduce the true
dynamic scale of a
live concert, this is a
truly uncompromising
solution. Described by
its manufacturers as
“a statement in
design,” these
speakers boast an
incredible 13 drivers
in total, in order to
create a full scale
presentation. The
four-way, floorstanding speakers deploy four Visaton Magnetostat ribbons as supertweeters, two Swan Isodynamic ribbons for the tweeters, with Four Vifa
Soft Domed mid-range drivers using 76mm voice coils to tie the 12-inch
Eton Hexacone bass driver to the ribbon array. Meanwhile, at the back
of the cabinet are two rear firing full range 6.5-inch Aerogel Audax
drivers. This astonishing set up is well housed in the reflex ported
cabinets, which have been meticulously designed to avoid diffractions
and vibrations. Meticulously designed to offer the ultimate in sonic
realism, these British built speakers excel in both flexibility and
performance.
www.metropolis-music.co.uk
TRUE PROS
X-JET SET
German speaker manufacturers Elac have launched a new high-end pair of
speakers. Named the FS 607 X-JET, they are set to retail for £5,000 a pair
and feature a radical new X-JET coaxial tweeter-midrange driver. Housed
within an impressive aluminium cabinet, this churns out sounds of 28Hz to
50,000Hz at an impacting 400W. Capable of producing an usually wide sweet
spot and dynamic sounds with great imaging, these are undoubtedly aimed
at those that take pride in their audio systems. This elegant 3.5-way floorstanding speaker commands the listener to take it seriously.
www.elac.com
Earlier this month Swedish team Audio Pro announced the launch of a brand new
5.1 surround sound system named the Bravo FX1. This mid-priced solution
comprises four well-constructed magnetically shielded monitors, a substantial
centre speaker and the 400W Sub Bravo subwoofer. With each of the satellites
acoustically matched and designed to integrate perfectly with the powerful bringer
of bass, this system not only packs a punch but proves remarkably accurate in its
relay of sounds too. The teardrop-shaped satellites have been specifically designed
to reduce internal reflections and are horizontally cross-braced to ensure the
optimum rigidity. Each unit contains a 25mm
super tweeter and a single130mm mid/bass
driver. Attentive and solid design work is evident
throughout the system, which is available in
either a black of silver hand lacquered finish
and hits the market at £1,850.
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UPPING THE ANTE
Renowned British speaker manufacturers Monitor Audio certainly caused
a stir at the recent Bristol Show with the release of their Silver RS range.
Boasting both new drivers and a new cabinet design, these take the
performance of the award-winning S range to the next level. At the heart
of each model is the latest incarnation of Monitor’s renowned C-CAM
driver technology. This has been the subject of a number of improvements,
all of which contribute to the natural, clear and accurate sounds clearly
discernible at Sound & Vision 2005.
While the RS range remains elegant in its looks, the speakers cast a
bolder aura than their predecessors. Its strategically strengthened and
damped cabinets are the perfect complement to the new high performance
drivers. The range comprises five models, the biggest and most powerful of
which is the RS8. This floor-standing model has been described as “a true
giant-killer,” and includes two six-inch C-CAM bass drivers, a six-inch CCAM mid driver and a one-inch Gold Dome C-CAM tweeter. The dynamic
floor-standing RS6, meanwhile, includes just the one bass driver, but whether found within a stereo or multi-channel set up – offers the realistic
and natural sounds that characterise this range. The RS selection is
completed by the stand-mounted RS1, the RS-LCR – which acts as the
centrepiece in a multi-channel system – and the RSW-12 active subwoofer.
www.monitoraudio.co.uk
THE FRESHEST MC
Lexicon’s new MC-4 is a reference quality, digital audio processor
designed for those seeking a cutting edge product to deliver
compromise free sounds. Based on the critically acclaimed MC-12, this
model boasts 5.1 analogue inputs to cater for separate DVD-A and
SACD-players, making it appropriate for buyers pursuing the finest sounds from each of the latest high definition audio formats. Offering compatibility
with three HDTV video sources, five DSP engines, eight configurable inputs, an intuitive user interface controlling everything and the renowned sonic
signature of the MC-12 that went before it, this should prove a hit with progressive audiophiles everywhere. It is capable of decoding all the latest Dolby
and DTS formats and is also THX Ultra2 certified. Smartly styled and available for £3,500, the quality apparent throughout makes this more than worthy
of the respected Lexicon moniker that graces it.
For further information contact: +44 (0) 142 335 9054 www.csesolutions.co.uk
TALK TALK TALK
Last month, at Bristol’s Sound & Vision Show, leading force in the DAB sphere PURE launched the SONUS-1XT DAB digital radio. An enhanced alarm radio,
this boasts the company’s unique iVOX voice feedback technology. This ingenious inclusion means the SONUS 1XT can tell listeners, in its own lifelike human
voice, the available DAB stations as they scroll through them, the time and the alarm settings available. It can even talk them through each aspect of setting
up the radio. A male and female aural option is available, helping even ardent technophobes to benefit from the advantages DAB has to offer. In addition to
this inimitable boon, the SONUS 1XT also features an enhanced touch-sensitive SnoozeHandle, two independent alarms, Volume Equalisation Technology
(VET) and outstanding XT sound quality, thanks to the custom designed speaker and active filters. Smartly bedecked in a contoured maple wood, this
attractive model is even future-proofed thanks to its USB connector, which enables users to download software upgrades from an internet-connected PC as
an when they become available.
For further information contact: +44 (0) 192 327 7488 www.pure.com
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TAKING THE P
Boston Acoustics have been
making the news a fair bit of
late thanks to their elegant
and unassuming speaker
systems. The latest to catch
our attention is the P4 Series,
a system of slim on-wall or
pedestal-mounted speakers
specifically designed to
complement the flat-screen
TV market that’s currently in
bloom. Despite their sleek
look and compact housing, the
P4 Series satellites deliver an impressively powerful soundtrack. There are
five speakers in the series: the P460, P450, P442 and P430. These are all
single channel speakers, designed to match the vertical dimensions of a
display screen of 60, 50, 42 and 26-30-inches respectively.
The flagship P400 is a high performance slim theatre speaker, offering
three channels in the one solution. Its speaker array consists of three
110mm bass units, three 110mm passive radiators and three 25mm alloy
dome tweeters – one set of each for the left, centre and right channels.
Each speaker in the range is constructed from extruded aluminium,
meaning superb structural integrity comes as standard, removing the
chance of any unwanted resonance. They also feature MagnaGuard
magnetic shielding, come complete with rugged wall-mounting brackets
and the option of black or silver grilles. Available in the UK now, prices
range from £349 for the P430 up to £1199 for the P400.
www.boston-acoustics.co.uk
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SET FOR THE TOP
Mel Audio should certainly be
known for their unique and
revolutionary designs. After
all, the Rechav II is like no
other CD-player the team here
at What’s New In Sound and
Vision have ever encountered.
This top-loading, stabilised,
solid solution weighs a
wholesome 6kg and is as high
end as they come. A product of
meticulous construction, it is
an ideal solution to lure in the audiophile seeking the optimum
performance and a cutting edge conception. The Rechav II is available in
a host of classy colours including Aston Martin black, Bugatti blue,
Lamborghini orange, Porsche yellow, BMW white and Ferrari red.
For further information contact: +39 052 251 4373 www.melaudio.com
PLAY THE RECORDER
A simple DVD-player isn’t enough for many people these days; not in
the era of the DVD-recorder. Goodmans have clearly acknowledged the
mass appeal of such products and come June they will be bringing the
GHDD177DVDR to market. An 80GB HDD Recorder with DVD Recorder
and Videoplus, this is quite the comprehensive solution. With the
capacity to record 200-hours to its hard disk and six hours of footage to
every DVD+R or DVD+RW, this could be the product to finally consign
many aging VCRs to the dustbin. Boasting excellent DVD playback and
a couple of SCARTs in the rear, it has everything necessary to make it a
major hit.
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SOUND & VISION OUT AND ABOUT
Out And About
OUR ENERGETIC EDITOR KEEPS YOU UP TO PACE WITH ALL THE INDUSTRY’S LAUNCHES,
SHOWS AND SHENANIGANS…
I remember it as if it were yesterday. There I was, with a pounding heart,
nothing but a candle for light and enough coffee coursing through my veins
to awaken a slumbering army… I refer, of course, to writing this column last
GOING WEST
The major port of call this month was, of course,
Bristol’s Sound and Vision Show 2005. With over 185
firms exhibiting at the event there was an incredible
amount of kit to see, particularly for those of us who
didn’t have our Christmas cut short by CES. With an
abundance of new products to peruse, the place was
buzzing with members of the trade on the first day.
Many of these assembled for the usual press
Master of ceremonies
conference, to indulge in a few free beers and hear Rob Follis
what a number of key industry figures had to say about HDTV and the
prospective playback thereof. With Rob Follis assuming control as the master
of ceremonies, it proved a friendly and evenly fought contest, with the Blu-Ray
promoters, Pioneer’s John Bamford and Sony’s Eric Kingdon, barely
exchanging a blow with Meridian’s Bob Stuart – who himself, despite
apparently singing the virtues of HD-DVD, was more than happy to sit on the
fence. The three did, however, ably sum up the debate, with the sensible
conclusion being that it is too early to start putting eggs in baskets. It was left
to Arcam’s John Dawson to launch the most passionate plea, by willing the
industry to remember that regardless of what happens in the future, there are
some mighty fine DVD-players about in the here and now - offering great
cinematic style visuals – which should definitely not be forgotten.
Vested interest though
John might have here, there
was far more on offer at the
Arcam room than DVDplayers, and it was the company’s sleek new Solo, one-box, Hi-Fi system that
caught my eye… and ears. While members of the press were eagerly soaking
up this information - diligent to the last - back in the hub of the post-show
Marriott the sales teams, PR types and product managers were lapping up the
beers, preparing for the What Hi-Fi? party happening later in the evening. This
was an all ticket affair and proved quite a bash… but no matter – it was the
only Blu-Ray recorder of its type in Europe gracing the What Hi-Fi? team’s
display suite that we had our eye on!
Enjoyable though the Bristol experience invariably is, I always seem to be
stuck at the back of the queue, well behind our Editor-In-Chief, Stuart
Pritchard, when God is handing out the exotic press trips. Thus, while I was
making plans to ‘go west’, he was making his way back from Prague, with the
following tale to tell…
CZECH IT OUT!
Ah, Prague in January! It’s minus 6ºC, covered in snow and - if the assembled
hacks are to be believed - rife with vampires. Thank Van Helsing then for the
sacred ground of The Hilton and the reassuring warmth and technological
glow of the JVC 2005 product launch.
month. However, in what seems to be a remarkably short and hectic period
of time, here I am once again, back with tales of the joy, woe, infidelity and
fresh product launches that characterise this season in the AV industry.
Having spent the first evening splitting into two groups (a la every horror film
ever) and traversing the Gothic streets of the old town in search of friendly, bloodsucking fiend-free, taverns our plucky band survived intact for the following
morning’s gadget-fest amongst the marble lined corridors and conference rooms
of the Hilton.
This year JVC was launching a regular armada of exciting new products,
spanning every area of consumer tech. So, what for us were the highlights of the
range? And what should you be itching to stock this year? First up are the
extensions to JVC’s innovative EX micro component system range. Following the
hugely successful launch of the EX-A1 complete with Wood Cone Speakers last
year, this year sees the EX-D1 multi-format (including DVD-A) Hybrid Ultra Micro
and the stunning EX-D5 audiophile level system - complete with wireless audio
streaming capability from PC via USB - join the range.
In displays, JVC’s High Definition LCD-TVs look set to be the big sellers of
2005, offering perfect images, IDTV and, of course, that aforementioned HD
compatibility. Opening up the world of wireless, the RX-D701S is a fully featured
seven-channel Digital Receiver offering 130W per channel, HDMI and Wireless
USB. And tying in very stylishly with that is the uber box that is the DR-DX7 3-in-1
Hard Disk (250Gb!) and DVD-Recorder/Mini DV combination deck.
Of course, JVC had much more on offer than space allows here, but I dare
say we’ll be able to cover those mentioned here and the rest in more detail in
future issues - not to mention in our sister magazine International Smarthouse!
Oh, and for those left wondering, that evening’s vampire massacre on the
Charles Bridge was a resounding journalistic victory, with the burning bodies of
the undead outnumbering members of the press by four-to-one!
A NEW EXPERIENCE
Work and pleasure?
Fresh from conquering Prague, Stuart will be
off to the rather more exotic climes of East
Anglia next month for Toshiba’s annual
product launch. While he is there, enjoying the
firm’s fabled hospitality, brawling with his
peers and perusing their new product ranges
– which will include a stylish new line-up of
HDTV-ready TVs and DVD-recorders – I will have been packed off to one of the
finest hotels in Bordeaux, to enjoy the Sony Media Experience. Quite what they
have in store I’m not sure, but we’ll have the details of this and, indeed,
Panasonic’s up and coming annual launch, next month.
Finally, on a different note, it has long been said that you shouldn’t mix work
with friends. However, clearly a lot of people in the AV industry disagree. These
include Linn’s Chris Jackaman, PJ Hi-Fi’s Richard Taunton, Ian Hutchinson,
Gramophone and Moorgate Acoustics’ Paul Hobson, who recently took to the ski
slopes together for a holiday. I was about to write “now where was my invitation,”
although looking outside I might just set up my own slalom slope here in Essex…
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Much as we try to cover absolutely everything of importance to the AV
industry, sometimes there just isn’t the space. However, in that instance
the very least we can do is tell you where to head for an even greater depth
of information. And it is with this in mind that you should all be aware of
the fresh crop of flat panel TVinfo sites currently taking shape, designed to
offer industry bods a – ahem - clearer picture. Some of you might already
be aware of www.plasmatvinfo.com and www.LCDtvinfo.com. These
fantastic online resources are packed with information about each format,
full technological glossaries, handy diagrams, expansive review sections,
the latest news and much, much more.
Now, however, the TVinfo series has expanded its portfolio to include
sites on Organic LED, DLP TV and HDTV. Located at
www.OrganicLEDtvinfo.com, www.DLPtvinfo.com and www.HDTVinfo.com,
each of these provides an excellent unbiased information base for its
existing, developing flat panel technology of choice. Other sites currently
under development by the company, meanwhile, include resources
3Dtvinfo, LCOStvinfo, SEDtvinfo, together with others covering
developments in Digital and Flat TV technologies, including the new Slim
CRT TV.
These objective hubs of information are, to our knowledge, the only
specialist, single-point reference domains of their ilk around. They provide
a huge depth of easy-to-navigate, digestible knowledge that is of great use
to manufacturers, distributors, retailers, potential customers and beyond.
“The concerns with all new technology is the fact that many tend to
speculate on pros and cons without actually knowing the full facts,”
explained Stuart Hopwood, Director and founder of PlasmaTVinfo.com Ltd.
“We’ve all probably heard of the common myths, including ‘plasma TVs
that need a gas refill every year’ and ‘don’t tip an LCD on its side as the
liquid crystal will spill’. Funny as they may seem to most, these and many
GOOD IDEAS
This month journalists from across the board will
descend upon the London Heathrow Marriott for
what usually proves to be one of the biggest
launch dates of the year. The scene for
Panasonic’s annual Ideas For Life spring
trade show, the event – which takes
place in the London suite – will give
us the chance to gaze longingly at
several new ranges. Prospective
highlights include a number of
significant additions to the stunning
Viera Plasma and LCD-TV line up and
an increased range of Freeviewenabled merchandise. With the firm’s
big guns out in force, including
Deputy Managing Director Harry
Tsuji, journalists will be offered the
chance to win a number of the
products on show and, no doubt, enjoy
a hearty lunch. With a full catalogue
of products to peruse, we’ll give you
a full run down next month.
For Further information contact:
www.panasonic.co.uk
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other unbelievably
damaging
statements are still
commonplace today
- and what is most
frightening is they
stem from within
the industry.”
Passionate
about the need to
have an accurate
and simple source of information about the products the CE industry
develop and sell, Stuart added, “The specialist yet basic information
supplied with the service of TVinfo.com sites will be an asset to the
retailer, shop floor personnel, custom installer and customer, greatly
assisting with the selling and purchasing of actual features, advantages
and benefits”.
Each of the sites is divided into a number of sections: Technology,
Benefits, Product, News and Reviews, Outlets, and Customisation.
Acquiring the information relevant to you is as simple as logging on and
clicking on the area in question, as this astoundingly good service is
entirely free. The sites are also, we were told, intentionally free of
advertising to maintain an ìunbiased ‘information base for the industry as
a whole.’ Sponsored sections by manufacturers and suppliers will
eventually appear throughout the sites and these are currently available.
Manufacturers, suppliers and retailers should send their product
information and press releases to [email protected] for inclusion on
these fine sites.
A LOAD OF TOSH
Toshiba certainly know how to treat the press and this year the usual batch of
freeloaders – sorry, lucky journalists - have been invited to the peaceful
surroundings of Down Hall Country House Hotel to get their first glimpse of
the company’s latest HDTV-ready flat-screen TVs, higher capacity DVDrecorders and portable DVD-players. They will also be treated to an exclusive
preview of Toshiba’s new hard disc MP3 player, gigabeat. The event takes
place in early April, so keep an eye out for further details of Toshiba’s new
product range following our trip to the True Experience.
www.toshiba.co.uk
REASSURING WORDS
The consumer electronics industry is consumed with debate and, it would
seem, fear at the moment. Independent retailers everywhere are
expressing concerns about the impact of competition from Internet outfits
without the overheads and corporations with greater economies of scale,
both able to undercut them. And with profits falling for many, reassuring
them isn’t easy. Last month, Sevenoaks’ Paul Lee Kemp became one of
the first key figures in the independent sector to speak out, demanding
greater support from manufacturers in return for the investment firms
like his put into generating the market they make their money in.
However, while there are many who share these concerns, others have
seen reassuring signs. One particularly positive contribution to the
debate, which we were delighted to receive, came from John Reddington,
Sales and Marketing Director of specialist AV furniture manufacturers
Alphason Designs…
Dear Editor,
The current Internet threat may seem dire to retailers but it might be a
case of history repeating itself, albeit in a slightly different guise. In my
30+ years in the industry I have seen these threats come. And go…
Let’s go back to the time when RPM was abolished and Comet
Discount Warehouses and other retailers such as Roy Newton of
Birmingham, Global Discount Warehouses and Audio Supplies fuelled the
discount fever. They all climbed on the bandwagon to capitalise on the
increasing interest in Hi-Fi and consumer electronics products. They
were bitten by the Tesco bug -”pile ‘em high, sell’em cheap”. And they did
for a while.
But where are they now? Gone without trace - except for Comet
which went on to expand into the sophisticated operation that it is today.
Of course consumers don’t change. They are still motivated by price. But,
as has been well documented, the service aspect is becoming increasingly
important. You just don’t get the service if you buy off the web, as many
consumers are finding out to their cost. And this industry’s products need
good product knowledge if consumers are to get the very best enjoyment
from their purchases. Otherwise the next big problem will be another
surge of Technofear!
So what’s the answer? As a manufacturer the answer is, I believe, to
adopt a policy of moderation. Alphason Designs’ success is based on just
that. We supply 4,000+ “bricks and mortar” retailers in the UK including
Hi-Fi stores, custom installers, mail order, multiples and departmental
stores, and the essential independent electrical retailers. Any one of
these 4,000 retailers can make exceedingly attractive margins in excess
of 35% on return, which is a very healthy situation.
In my opinion manufacturers must adopt a balanced long-term
approach. New technologies mean an uninformed general public may
need help and advice. The latest innovations approaching - HDTV, DLP and
Digital TV - require experienced and knowledgeable sales people to sell
them. The web may be okay for small items such as DVD/CD software and
books, but would you trust an unknown company, perhaps the other end
of the country, to deliver an expensive and relatively delicate piece of
equipment by an uncaring carrier?
You only have to watch programmes such as BBC’s Watchdog to
witness some of the horrific instances that are happening to consumers
who take the short-term approach to purchasing. Retailers should
perhaps consider recording these programmes and showing them to
consumers who threaten to buy online.
Alphason and Sagem’s
new package
At the same time
retailers have to
increase training and
service aspects and
hone up on the things
they do better than their
competition. They have
to train their sales staff
to point out the many
dangers of buying high
ticket and intricate
technology on the web.
So retailers: get out there and sock it to ‘em. You are the kings of good
service! And fellow manufacturers; I urge you to think beyond tomorrow.
Yours sincerely,
John Reddington
P.S. As John Ruskin said: “It’s unwise to pay too much, but it’s unwise to pay
too little. When you pay too much you lose a little money, that is all. When you
pay too little, you sometimes lose everything because the thing you bought
was incapable of doing the thing you bought it to do…”
Alphason appear to be putting their money where there mouth is. In
Bristol the firm announced they will be offering a special package deal
exclusively to independent electrical retailers. Comprising the new 45-inch,
Sagem Axium HD-D45 high-definition DLP TV - alongside a stunning twoshelf, piano black, toughened safety glass Alphason support - the package will
be incredibly competitively priced and will offer buyers possibly the most
accessible route to large, flat-screen, HDTV-ready visuals around… as well as
the stand to match.
www.alphasondesigns.com
IN A MEETING
Details of this year’s Annual General Meeting of The British Federation
of Audio have been announced. The AGM will be held at 11.30am on
Wednesday April 27th, 2005, at The Charing Cross Hotel’s Trafalgar
Room, The Strand, London WC2N 5HX. As per usual an invitation to
attend has been extended to the press and What’s New In Sound and
Vision will be represented, in order to provide you with details of the
latest on going at the UK’s audio industry’s key association. The AGM
will be followed, we are told, with a buffet lunch reception at The
Tappit-Hen, a local Wine Bar only a short stroll from the Charing Cross
Hotel.
www.british-audio.org.uk
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RETURN OF THE LAB?
CHANGE AT THE TOP
Rumours that IAG will relaunch the Audiolab brand have
been rife in the industry for a good while now, but finally
they appear to have been given a grounding. Our sources
on the scene tell us that the respected brand, famous for
fermenting an unusual level of loyalty amongst its buyers,
is set to return. The word on the street is that a full new
range, including affordable integrated amplifiers as well
as pre and power separates, will be launched, conforming
to all the criteria that gave Audiolab its great reputation
amongst consumers. Watch this space for further details.
One of the industry’s true giants have announced the candidate hoping to become their
next President and CEO. In Tokyo the board of directors of Toshiba Corporation
nominated Mr Atsutoshi Nishida, Executive Officer/Corporate Executive Vice President of
Toshiba, for the post of Representative Executive Officer/President and CEO of the
Company. The next president will succeed Mr Tadashi Okamura in June this year and the
appointment is subject to approval by the board meeting following the ordinary general
meeting of the shareholders.
The nomination reflects the board’s decision to accept the recommendation of
Toshiba’s Nominating Committee, which met on 21st February. The Nominating
Committee received a submission from Mr Okamura recommending Mr Nishida as his
successor and undertook a comprehensive assessment of Mr Nishida’s record,
achievements and personal qualities and also the reasons provided by Mr Okamura for
his recommendation. The Committee then decided to nominate Mr Nishida as a candidate
for election as Toshiba’s next president and CEO. Following the election of the new
president and CEO, Mr Okamura will become Chairman of the Board of Toshiba. The
current Chairman, Mr Taizo Nishimuro will retain a role as an advisor to the company.
www.toshiba.co.uk
STRAIGHT TO MEL
Mel Audio’s new website is up and running. Located
at www.melaudio.com, it is a fantastic resource for
consumers, press, members of the trade,
prospective and existing distributors alike. Packed
with easy to access information, stunning product
shots, handy downloads and everything you could
need to know about their products, we suggest you
have a browse immediately. We certainly enjoyed
having a surf through the firm’s pages and found
ourselves able to access top quality, high-resolution
images and information concerning all of their
cutting-edge audiophile products with unusual haste.
The Italian firm have been in business since 1987
and have quickly forged a great reputation for
themselves thanks to the striking looks and
unerringly accurate performance of their innovative
products… and now they have an online home worthy
of promoting them.
+39 (0) 522 514 373
www.melaudio.com
THE RECOVERY POSITION
It might not be the best news, but it is worth
noting…According to their website, Samsung don’t
believe the slide in LCD-TV prices, currently
damaging profits, will reverse until the last part of
2005. A leading player in this area, the company
have predicted that prices for the displays will
continue to fall for the time being. This is because
demand has not matched that previously predicted
by the manufacturers, who have invested vast sums
to bump up production. However, come the Autumn
things should start to stabilise.
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RINGING CHANGES
Earlier this month Fujitsu announced some minor
changes to the specifications of the impressive new 40
series Plasmavision screens, which adorned the cover
of this very magazine last month. Following initial
feedback from retailers, Fujitsu has decided to supplement
the previously announced analogue and digital connectivity options with an HDMI
(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal. This will allow users to transport both
digital video and audio signals over a single cable to produce full-digital video and sound
without signal deterioration. In
anticipation of the launch of high-definition TV (HDTV) services by major European
broadcasters, the addition of an HDCP-ready HDMI connection reinforces Fujitsu’s
credentials as a platform for HDTV.
Unfortunately, in order to meet retail supply commitments, the addition of an HDMI
connector has meant Fujitsu dropping the integrated analogue tuner from the 40 series
screens. The new 40 series screens have been renumbered as P42HHA40 and P50XHA40
to take account of the specification changes. Both screens will be available from high-end
audio-visual retailers and custom installers from the middle
of March 2005.
The screens still feature Fujitsu’s AVM-II digital video processor technology, which
includes four new features that deliver even more scintillating images across a wider
range of video and multimedia inputs. The MPEG Noise Reduction Circuits, Image
Adaptive Processing, Natural Light Sensor and Natural Colour Tuning certainly impress to
the eye and when HDTV hits the airwaves, hopefully later this year, few models will be so
well equipped to display it.
www.fujitsu-general.co.uk
CALL IN THE FEDS
The British Federation of Audio has once again shown
its worth to the industry by offering financial support
for the forthcoming High End Show in Munich. Having
secured sponsorship with UK Trade and Investment
for the Germany-based event, which takes place
between the 5th and 8th of May 2005, a grant is
available to all complying UK audio SME exporters
(including non-BFA members) for an exhibition stand
or exhibition room. The size of the grant available has
been confirmed as 50% of the cost of the exhibition
stand or exhibition room, up to a grant maximum of
between £2000 and £2,500. There are no additional
allowances for air flights, accommodation or meals,
so companies must meet these costs themselves.
Properly receipted freight costs, however, are
allowable within the maximum grant, except where
product is for sale or is not being returned.
All funding applications will be administered by
the BFA who are planning to provide an array of
additional services. These include a BFA
representative at the HES to help with any problems,
a BFA-supported PR package to cover the event, a
fact-pack for new exhibitors going to Munich for the
first time, advice on airfares and accommodation and
BFA press releases covering and promoting the event.
To fund these services the BFA will be charging a
£350 management fee (taken from the BTI grant) for
non-BFA members. The fee for BFA members in the
group participating will be borne by the Federation,
highlighting once again the benefits of being involved
with the organisation.
+44 (0) 142 871 4616
A NEW WORLD
Metroplan Ltd recently
announced the launch of a new
division - Screenworld. This has
been set up to offer trade
buyers an unrivalled range of
projection screens, off the shelf.
The market is changing, with
dealers and installers
demanding fast, accurate
deliveries with the shortest
possible lead times. As a result
Screenworld have analysed
current market trends and
invested in stocks in excess of 10,000 projection screens of every conceivable format and size.
Projection screens are stocked from many of the world’s leading brands, including Da-lite,
Projecta, MW and Euroscreen, together with Metroplan’s own brands Busybase and Leader.
Technical support and backup are paramount in ensuring that the correct product is
always applied for appropriate application, each and every time. To deliver and drive forward
such a service, Screenworld has appointed Jon Murphy as Product Manager. Jon has a wide
experience of the AV trade and is supported by an extensive team of trained Customer
Services and Trade Sales personnel.
The division, of course, brings with it a new website – www.screenworld.co.uk. This
serves as a simple, easy to use route to accessing information concerning the projection
screens available from Screenworld’s three national distribution points. The firm have set out
to provide user friendly, easy to understand price lists, remove any complication and simply
offer the right product at the right price. Delivery comes completely free of charge, with a next
day service available for UK mainland customers.
Screenworld, like Metroplan, is a trade only supplier and will put its emphasis on bringing
new and innovative products to the market each and every year. These products feature in
their latest 104-page catalogue, which is available for your use in a totally neutral version,
with no reference or contact details of either Screenworld or Metroplan.
www.screenworld.co.uk
Winston Avenue, Croft, Leicester LE9 3GQ
Tel: 01455 283251 Fax: 01455 283908
web: www:atacama-audio.co.uk
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Naim’s room
at Bristol
The Bug from Pure:
one of the brightest
digital radios
THE WINNING TEAMS
DIGITAL AUDIO BROADENING
The growth in sales of digital radios has been nothing short of sensational in the UK over the
last year. Reflecting the myriad benefits associated with Digital Audio Broadcasting, consumer
awareness of DAB in the UK is now said to stand at 59% of the adult population - some 29
million people in total. Sourced by Ipsos RSL Omnibus, researching on behalf of the DRDB
(Digital Radio Development Bureau), awareness has risen some 16% in the last year.
Sales have also gone up accordingly, with manufacturers reporting a record year in 2004.
This trend is continuing into 2005, with Dixons recently announcing that DAB receivers are now
outselling their conventional analogue cousins for the first time, by a ratio of 2:1.
Few products have reached mass-market status with such incredible speed. “Our goal is to
sell 1.2million radios in 2005, and an awareness level of nearly 60% is an encouraging starting
point for the year,” DRDB Chief Executive, Ian Dickens confirmed. With considerably better
sound quality guaranteed, a greater selection of stations available, handy information to
complement broadcasts and a huge rostrum of functional products driving this market, the
recent introduction of the first, eagerly awaited Electronic Programme Guides, should ensure
DAB continues to mushroom.
For further information contact: www.drdb.org
THE FUTURE’S DARK
As we reported last month Optimum are
clearly on the way up and this progress is
set to continue, as the firm have recently
reinvigorated the AV Stand Range by
introducing the option of charcoal black
glass shelving. Models bedecked in this
glistening, modish finish were on show in
Bristol recently. The AV stand series is
known for its flexibility, polished looks and
commitment to both safety standards and
the best performance. Designed to
accommodate LCD and plasma screens up
to 50-inches in size, company director John
Ogden explained the motives behind the
fresh finish: “There is currently a growing
demand in the home entertainment
furniture market for stylish dark glass
finishes. We’re confident that the
introduction of charcoal black glass shelving
will increase the popularity of the Optimum
AV range”.
+44 (0) 190 469 0089
www.optimum2000.com
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As we announced last month, this year the BFA
stepped up their level of involvement in Bristol’s
Sound and Vision Show by introducing their own
awards for the displays found therein. Yes, never
mind the recent BAFTAs and Oscars, these were the
awards the BFA’s burgeoning membership of
British manufacturers exhibiting at the renowned
Bristol event wanted to win. The event certainly
proved a success, with attendance outstripping that
at 2004’s show, and the competition amongst
exhibitors was tough. However, eventually the
judges came to a conclusion, with Neat Acoustics
claiming victory in the hard fought Best TwoChannel Demonstration category, Meridian Audio
reigning victorious for the Best Multi-Channel
Demonstration and Focal and Naim Audio sharing
the spoils for the Best Looking Exhibition award.
BFA Members had voted on the parameters they
thought were most important in a demonstration, in
order of importance. These were deemed to be the
atmosphere in the room; the sound quality whilst
sitting, its image, the graphics of explanation and
the look of the room. Each room was judged on
these factors, with Steve Harris, the BFA’s
Chairman, leading the awards team.
Steve described Neat’s winning room as
“Simple… with a pleasant atmosphere with
graphics.” He also noted the “good sound,” and
“interesting music played at sensible levels.”
Meridian Audio’s clip from Hero, meanwhile, was
described as “excellent” offering the “scale without
going over the top… and excellent detail.”
Meridian’s set-up could also, the Chairman
concluded, “keep the detail during the loud and not
so loud sections of the clip.” In winning the award
for their aesthetic choices, the Focal room was
compared to Ikea, thanks to its “wooden floor, great
atmosphere and good lighting, ” which put the
home theatre system “in context.” Finally Naim
Audio were commended for their “chill out room.” It
was, Steve explained, “totally different; a place to
chat and a room designed to drive traffic to the
other three Naim rooms on the fifth floor.”
Overall the BFA’s main man commended the
exhibitors on “a very interesting and enjoyable
experience” and the “serious effort” companies had
put in “to make their rooms both effective and
inviting to the public.”
+44 (0) 142 871 4616
CLEAR BLUEWATER
Highlighting the extent to which flat-screen TVs are becoming a
mass-market phenomenon, Purely Plasma has opened the first
of its planned retail outlets at the popular Bluewater shopping
complex in Kent. The company aim to “provide the modern
home with a marriage of flat screen entertainment technology
and stylish elegance in design.” The group claim to take a
“ground-breaking approach to technology retailing recognises
that plasma screen and LCD TV systems offer new opportunities
to create imaginative and effective interior design features.”
Purely Plasma stock a range of solutions that includes the
latest in flat-screen design from Loewe, LG and SWEDX, with
Italian furniture designed by Porada and high-specification
audio and surround-sound products from the world-renowned
speaker manufacturer Mission. They offer solutions specifically
tailored to meet the needs in every room in the modern home,
from the bathroom to the bedroom.
Also available in this concept shop are products from the
exclusive Scandinavian brand, Lava. High in specification, design and affordability, their range includes everything from portable DVD-players to 40inch LCD-TVs, all of which are proving major hits on the continent. With a comprehensive after sales service and a knowledgeable team to push their
products, Purely Plasma - a wholly owned subsidiary of the Fundamental E Investments Plc (FEI) group of companies, listed on the London Stock
Exchange - are a living and breathing example of the wider proliferation of some of the finest home cinema products around.
www.purelyplasma.com
AT THE BAFTAS
There are few names in AV bigger than that of Pioneer, but this year the firm’s
profile is set to rise once again. The giant corporation were recently confirmed as
the new sponsor for The British Academy Television Awards 2005, the ceremony
of which takes place on April 17th. Not content with this, they have seen fit to
introduce a new audience award. Designed to honour programme-makers
whose novel and bold approach has brought both critical praise and commercial
success, The Pioneer Award shortlist was reached by a committee of national
television critics and the winner will be selected by the public. The four shows in
the running are Green Wing, Shameless, This World: One Day of War and Who
Do You Think You Are?
Heidi Johnson-Cash, Marketing Manager for Pioneer explained the reasons
behind the institution of this new award: “The Pioneer Award represents exactly
what the Pioneer brand stands for: excellence and originality to be enjoyed by as
many people as possible. We hope that it becomes an annual symbol of such
virtues within television”
Voting for the award is already underway and votes can be cast through the
Pioneer website at www.pioneer.com/bafta or through Pioneer retailers. The final
ceremony is set to be hosted by Graham Norton and broadcast on BBC1, all of
which should serve to keep Pioneer very much in the public eye.
For further information contact: www.pioneer.com
MONSTER BASH
Monster might not have claimed a Grammy themselves last month, but those
who use and endorse their products were certainly high in the public eye. The
event, which took place at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, opened
with a medley of hits from Prince, a long-time Monster user. Meanwhile,
presenters included Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, also known to
favour the brand, as well as long-time Monster family friend B.B. King. Recent
addition to the Monster family singer/songwriter John Mayer was also on hand
to present and delivered a humorous dialogue. The Grammy audience,
meanwhile, included the company’s top dog, Noel Lee, his wife Lilly, and many
other famous users including legendary engineer Eddie Kramer, Carlos
Santana (who recently performed Monster’s 25th anniversary bash in Vegas)
and No Doubt. With those in the know clearly happy to embrace and expound
the virtues of their products, few brands are as marketable in-store as Monster.
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SNAPPING UP THE SPACE
While the Sound & Vision Show 2005 has only just
slipped by and many are still no doubt recovering
from their endeavours down in Bristol, important
news of the return of one of last year’s biggest
successes is beginning to filter through. Yes, the
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision / Best of Stuff Show
returns this Autumn, opening up on November 4th.
There may be eight months to go until the grand
opening, but, as expected, the confirmed exhibitor
list for 2005 is growing by the day. The event’s curators had a strong presence
down in the West Country, but this is their baby and they are pulling out all the
stops to make it their biggest show to date. Recent confirmations include
prestigious brands like Denon, Marantz and TEAC, whilst a host of other big names
had already been confirmed. These include Acoustic Energy, Arcam, Audica,
Cambridge Audio, Cyrus, Fujitsu, Gizmondo, Mission, Naim, Nokia, Pioneer, Pure
Digital, Siemens Mobile, Sim2, Toshiba, Wharfedale, Wilson Benesch and Yamaha.
The event is rapidly becoming a must-attend date for the Hi-Fi and home
cinema buff. The industry has clearly cottoned on to this as only two suites from
last year’s event are still available. In order to present the largest possible portfolio
of brands, the organisers have also decided to increase the overall event area and
have secured a limited number of bedrooms for hire immediately, above the
dedicated convention centre facility. The availability of these bedrooms is quite
limited and they will be allocated on a first come first served basis… so for those
yet to sign up, we suggest you get dialling! As with last year, it will take place in
Hammersmith’s Novotel West, over a period of three days – we’re looking forward
to it already.
For further information contact: www.whathifishow.co.uk
LIFE BEGINS AT 40
Roberts Radio’s London and South-East Area Sales Manager, Tony Bradbury, is set
to retire following an impressive 40-year career with the firm, serving independent
dealers throughout the region. The firm would like to thank Tony for his dedication
and loyalty to their cause and he will be missed both at Roberts and around the
industry. The company he tirelessly served, meanwhile, continue to go from strength
to strength thanks to their consistent innovation in the growing DAB arena.
www.robertsradio.co.uk
SIZE MATTERS IN LCD
This month at CeBIT 2005, key player in the manufacturing of TFT-LCD display
panels Samsung Electronics unveiled their latest triumph: the world’s largest
TFT-LCD, standing proud at 82-inches wide. This fully HDTV-compatible model
was developed at the company’s new production complex in Tangjeong, Korea.
The soon-to-be operational 7th generation production facility uses glass
substrates that measure 1.87m x 2.20m.
This is the latest first for the company behind the maiden 40-inch model
(August 2001), 46-inch panel (October 2002) and 57-inch model (December
2003). The new facility will allow Samsung to produce two 82-inch panels from a
single substrate. Previously, technological limitations prevented the
development of LCDs of this size and competitive technologies, such as PDP and
DLP technologies, were used to produce such large-sized panels. This fully
featured offering employs the patented Super Patterned-ITO Vertical Alignment
(S-PVA) technology to achieve extra-wide viewing angles. In addition, the
product boasts a low-dispersion colour filter and ultra-high aperture ratio,
achieving a contrast ratio of at least 1200:1 and brightness of 600cd/m2. Sang
Soo Kim, Senior Vice President and Head of the LCD Development Center,
proclaimed: “Our 82-inch LCD panel proves Samsung Electronics’ technological
leadership… with this panel, we have achieved the world’s best performance in
terms of contrast ratio, viewing angle and colour saturation.”
Samsung Electronics purports to be at least one year ahead of the
competition when it comes to 7th generation production technology. As a result
the company is well poised to take an early lead in the fast-growing market for
such large-screen, wall-hanging LCD-TVs, more than capable of competing with
the plasmas that were previously meeting this need.
The unveiling of this new product follows an announcement last month that
Samsung will invest KRW2.0809-trillion in the Tanjeong-based production
facility. The funds will be used for the construction of the clean room and
purchase of production equipment and highlight the extent of the company’s
commitment to this mushrooming format.
www.samsung.co.uk
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SEVENTH HEAVEN
Despite Managing Director Paul Lee Kemp’s
much publicised comments concerning the
problems afflicting independent retailers in
recent times, it certainly isn’t all doom and
gloom at Sevenoaks. In fact, recently the UK’s
largest specialist retailer of quality home
entertainment solutions proudly announced
that it has been awarded the contract to run
the Sound & Vision Department at Harrods of Knightsbridge, the world’s most
famous department store.
Yes, midway through March the firm took over responsibility for this expansive
section and are set to bring all of their traditional consumer electronics retailing
expertise to bear in a truly high-class shopping environment.
“This is a great honour for Sevenoaks Sound & Vision,” Paul commented. “We’ve
been in business for more than 30 years now, delivering state-of-the-art home
entertainment technologies accompanied by the highest standards of customer
service in the industry. Our nationwide franchise has stood the test of time and
delivered what we originally promised - in every respect.”
“Being awarded the Sound & Vision concession in Harrods is likely to prove one of
the highlights in the group’s history. Thanks to the quality and demographic of the
store’s customers, this will be a showcase for the group, not to mention the
leading-edge products from the selected manufacturers that we’ll be stocking.”
Susanne Given, a director at Harrods, commented: “Harrods has a reputation
for offering the very latest, innovative products via a talented team of customer
service specialists. Sevenoaks Sound and Vision’s reputation for excellence in their
field will complement the Harrods experience perfectly.”
“Harrods customers expect the very best… Sevenoaks Sound & Vision is going to
ensure that’s exactly what they get,” promised Lee-Kemp.
For further information contact: www.sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk
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BLOK FURNITURE
New kids
on the Blok
With the industry supposedly in decline,
SARAH ADCOCK uncovers why things are
looking so rosy for one of our top AV
furniture manufacturers…
Never mind the meteoric rise of Bloc Party; it is Blok that retailers in the AV
industry should be taking note of this season. The furniture specialists may
have only be around since last April, but they’ve already been making serious
waves in this growing marketplace, snapping up dealers in their droves along
the way. This year, however, with a number of new lines in the offing and some
major launches lined up in the late summer, they are all set to take things a
step further.
For a long time the specialist AV furniture marketplace was failing to live up
to its potential. As a whole it has long been one of the most lucrative about, with
hundreds of millions of pounds spent on cabinets, stands and supports year on
year. Traditionally, whilst the consumer might have found their home cinema
solution in your very store, they would then scoot off to Ikea for an appropriate
rack, with the potential profits from this slipping through your fingertips en
route.
With Blok this need not be the case. After all, the
firm has an excellent grounding in the broader furniture
business, with current boss Simon Gavin the third
generation of his family to earn his crust in this sphere.
Experience like this doesn’t come cheaply and the Blok
brand has been successfully built on the knowledge and
comprehension of the consumer’s desires and needs
Simon and his family have acquired over the years. They
also have an appreciable knowledge of the AV industry
itself, thanks to their work on the Arca range with Veda in
the past and the success of the entertainment-orientated
Audinni range, distributed through furniture retailers.
With this duality of perspectives, the team running
Blok have a unique insight. They were able to isolate an
area of the market that’s currently untapped and
proceeded to fill it with fine products – products which
live up to the scrutiny of some seriously big names in
electronics, including Sharp - who used Blok’s products to display their wares at
the Bristol show. But what makes them so different? Well a brief glance through
their catalogue or website and it will be obvious to anyone who knows anything
about this market. There might well be plenty of specialist furniture about, but
what – Blok ask - became of the wood?
good wood
Though hard to find in the AV sector, wooden furniture hasn’t gone out of
fashion. It remains popular and can be stylish, modish and chic. The team at
Blok know this. After all, they have been shifting serious amounts of it
throughout their working lives and their current range is a testament to the
appeal of wood. It was filling this gap in the AV market that inspired and drives
the firm… and it makes perfect sense. How better does a technophile appease
their other half than housing their entire system in the kind of cabinet that will
add to, rather than detract from, the décor of their living room? How better,
right now, than by choosing a product from Blok’s 300, 400 or 500 ranges?
It isn’t just their smart, modern look that characterises Blok’s current
range. When it comes to housing audio-visual equipment effectively, flexibility is
absolutely imperative. As we know, a consumer’s system of choice can be as
small or expansive as they choose. Thus it is vital to have furniture on offer
capable of fulfilling any need. With Blok that is exactly what you get. No matter
that one client might have more stacks of receivers, pre-amps, power-amps,
players, recorders, consoles and separates than you could shake a rather
worrying credit card bill at. These guys will have the product for you, as their
racks are entirely modular. Your client needs eight or nine shelves for their
system? That won’t be a problem…
Whilst the popular solutions found in the 300, 400 and 500 cater effectively for
separates, the 30 AV Series will support a flat-screen TV of choice. In addition to
these racks, Blok’s current crop of products also includes a number of enclosed
cabinets. The 1000, 2000 and 3000 series cater for a range of requirements and
are available in a number of finishes with the option of a grille or solid door. These
come ready-built and are delivered by specialists, ensuring the consumer of the
utmost convenience and the finest build quality.
flattering response
With the flat-screen market really starting to pick up, Blok’s dedicated team of
designers are currently working on a number of other solutions to meet this need,
set for release in September. These will include an innovative corner stand, to keep
a plasma tucked neatly away, and an array of other options, many of which will be
even more smoothly styled than their predecessors. The money that Blok have
made has been ploughed back into research and development
and, with a host of sleek, attractive and curvaceous new
options in the making, we can’t wait to see the fruits of this.
The public have been showing an excellent response to
their products and resellers throughout the audio and home
cinema industry have latched onto this. After all, there is
something in it for them too – not least a handy means to
raising their own profits from the margin they make;
something Blok have plans in the pipeline to make an even
more attractive proposition. Indeed, their experience in the
general furniture industry has highlighted to them what a
small mark up specialist retailers in our industry make,
relative to the 100% made elsewhere. As a result, come their
new releases this year, Blok will be striving to ensure their
dealers can claim a more satisfactory slice of the pie for
themselves: something everyone will appreciate given the
current climate.
All of Blok’s furniture is manufactured and hand-finished here in the UK from
quality materials. With 75,000 feet of factory floor space up in Leeds at their
disposal, they have always proved adept at meeting demand. This, in itself, has
been no mean feat. In a little under a year the firm have snapped up around 150
dealers, including 10 at one show, where their products really stood out amongst
their competitors. Their agents remain on the road, building up this dealership
network as we speak, stimulating interest amongst clients of every ilk, from the
small, localised Hi-Fi specialist to names of the magnitude of John Lewis. And,
with high-quality, unique, practical and attractive products and a healthier margin
for the retailer to offer, this should be no surprise. Is there any reason not to stock
the wares of this particular chip off the old Blok?
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
+44 (0) 179 951 6520 www.active-sound.com
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ujitsu General is at the forefront of plasma technologies and, since
developing the first ever plasma display in 1993, it has led the way
with a series of innovations, including the first high definition
screen in 1999.
The year ahead is looking very exciting with the launch of fantastic new
products and a fresh 'direct-approach' to the audio visual dealer base.
We are seeking two highly energetic and talented sales executives - one
situated in the Midlands and the other in the Manchester or Leeds area.
The positions will report to the Senior Sales Manager and the UK Sales
and Marketing Manager.
Ideally you will already be field based, or be working within a high-end
audio/visual retail environment. Enthusiasm, self motivation and strong
communication skills are a must, as you will need to develop sales and
promote the Fujitsu brand within the high-end audio visual and custom
installer dealer base. Applicants must be target driven and have proven
A/V sales and technical knowledge.
A competitive package (negotiable on experience) is available to the
successful applicant, including health care, pension and car allowance
scheme.
Please apply in writing with your CV, and current salary /
benefits package by post or email to:
Mark Anderson, UK Sales & Marketing Manager
Fujitsu General (UK) Co Ltd
Unit 150 Centennial Park, Centennial Avenue,
Elstree, Herts WD6 3SG
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Blok are specialist AV furniture manufacturer who have been making significant
inroads in this growing market of late. The firm have quickly become known for the
number of unique products they have unleashed on the industry. Run by an
ambitious team with a solid history in furniture production, the firm’s range includes a number of racking
and cabinet options, highly regarded around the industry.
2005 is set to be a big year for Blok as they continue to consolidate their position and grow their business
with the release of a new batch of innovative products – currently in development. With this in mind, they
are looking to employ a new sales agent, who shares their drive, ambition
and willingness to push the company forward.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a proven experience in sales, and
excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will be required to cover a
key area in the South East, including the Buckingham, Sussex and Kent. With
good incentives for retailers to take the products on and a highly competitive rate
of commission available, this is a promising position for anyone seeking to join a
growing force in the AV arena.
Blok, 65 Castle Street, Saffron Waldon, CB10 1BD
+44 (0) 179 951 6520 +44 (0) 208 500 5025
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Best Of
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Always one to weather the weather, HAMISH
McNAIR-WILSON skied down to Bristol to report
on what was new at Sound & Vision 2005…
Sometimes, you wonder why you bother…Standing on the platform at
Colchester railway station on Thursday night, with nothing but a suit and a scarf
to protect me from the blizzard I found myself in was one of them. Timing, they
say, is everything, and mine was perfect… assuming living out north Essex’s very
own version of The Day After Tomorrow was a long held ambition. Still battling
through the elements is the least you can expect from your dedicated team at
What’s New… and if a smattering of snow wasn’t going to stop the rail service, it
definitely wasn’t going to stop us. After all, Bristol’s Sound and Vision Show is
one of the most established dates in our industry’s diary and, now in its 18th
year, it remains as strong as ever. An impressive feat, given the recent reports of
a downturn in the industry, but indicative of how much it is valued by
manufacturers and the visiting public alike. There was certainly a strong
representation of the former this year, with the figure of over 185 exhibitors
topping last year’s total and coming close to a record. Companies continued to
claim space right up until the last minute, with a number of late additions to the
fold ensuring there was a complete collection of AV’s big guns, innovative audio
specialists, furniture solutions manufacturers and more for us to peruse.
I arrived at the show first thing on Friday morning to find things already
rather vibrant. The lobby of the Marriott was busy with manufacturers,
exhibitors, organisers and journalists bantering away. Normally I would have
joined in, but we had 500 copies of the magazine to distribute…
what a deal
The layout of the show was a familiar one, with the ground floor heavily
populated with a number of significant names. One of the first stands to catch
my eye was that of Alphason Designs. Well placed once again, the company
were out in force and a great selection of gleaming products was on display,
ready to catch the eye of all who passed by. These included the award-winning
AD3/105PB, its piano black shelves really helping it to stand out from the crowd.
In a time when the minimalist look of clear glass and metal has become the
The Show’s organisers were in
good spirits...
dominant design solution, it is good to see Alphason heavily pushing other
options with equal aesthetic appeal. Another of these was a new solution being
offered exclusively alongside Sagem’s latest DLP TV. A domineering,
statuesque home cinematic option, this should really help our cover stars to
push this most affordable of large screen formats. Boasting an immersing
screen more sizable than the most popular plasmas, all the pictorial benefits
associated with Texas Instruments’ DLP technology and an exclusive Alphason
Designs stand to sit on, all – we were told – for around the £2,000 mark, this
constitutes stunning value for money in anyone’s language.
The DLP TV has certainly be receiving a lot of attention from the industry
of late, with more and more manufacturers embracing the format and bringing
its products to market. One of the leading lights of this growing area is
undoubtedly Optoma and it was their stand, just around the corner, that we
stumbled across next. Apparently the company had only decided to do the
show at the last minute and, as a result, were clearly pleased with their
prominent position. Despite it being very early in the show, they had already
managed to sell two of their RD50, 50-inch DLP TVs when we spoke to them.
We weren’t surprised - what else can deliver as many inches of quality viewing
with such simplicity, straight from the box? Also up and running at the Optoma
stand was one of their latest projectors, firing onto a screen supplied by
Beamax.
out of the kitchen
Next door to the Optoma stand Morphy Richards were making their presence
felt. The company were clearly trying to shake off their reputation as specialists
in kettles, deep fat fryers and other kitchen-orientated kit. They had a number
of stylish stereo solutions on display, including some that boasted DABreceiving abilities. As these begin to hit the shop shelves over the coming
months, it will be interesting to see how they are received. Well designed, their
smooth lines and enticingly lit fascias certainly caught my attention and exude
the class necessary to make an impact at the highly competitive, mass end of
the market.
Immediately in front of these stands was a sizable area which had been
commandeered by What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision magazine for a special
showcase of high-definition television. With a busy schedule ahead I decided
the popular arena would be better filled with the consumers that were queuing
up, but the decision was taken out of my hands by Andy Kerr, who all but
bundled me through the door. With a Sony Blu-Ray recorder at the heart of the
system on show – the only one of its type in Europe, we were told – the boys
had clearly put the hours in to create something rather special. By
concurrently broadcasting HDTV signals and their conventional equivalents on
the projector screen, even the most cynical viewers were forced to
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acknowledge the benefits high-definition will afford when it becomes available.
With Sky believed to have plans to begin broadcasting by perhaps as early as
the end of the year, buying HDTV enabled products is now a prerequisite for
those that take their entertainment seriously. It was impressive to see What HiFi? Sound and Vision continuing to support and heavily sponsor the Bristol
Show, despite the development of their own event.
standing tall
Also registering an impact on the ground floor were furniture specialists
Optimum. Having reported a record year, we were able to discuss the factors
behind their success with MD John Ogden. One of these is, of course, their fine
products - and an array of these were on show, sparkling under the lights. As
profits continue to soar for a number of companies operating in this realm, the
competition is picking up. Stil-Stand were another firm with a significant setup boasting the benefits their specialist stands afford, whilst upstairs
Quadraspire had an entire room at their disposal. This was well filled with an
excellent selection of their stands. Their uniquely decoupled shelves help users
to draw the most uncoloured of sounds from their kit, although apparently the
odd consumer, not au fait with how these work, was heard to ask, “are they
supposed to wobble?”. Highlights of Quadraspire’s display included a fantastic
wooden solution, designed to take a significantly sized plasma, and some very
attractive, completely clear speaker stand prototypes, which should prove a
success when they go into production.
Vivid Audio! if looks could kill...agh!
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The first floor of the Bristol Show is best known for being home to the bar,
where much of the big business done at the Marriott appears to be conducted.
We certainly had a few key meetings lined up at this particular location. Just
around the corner from one of the show’s biggest draws was another, the Linn
room. Impressively sized, the executive lounge had been commandeered by the
company in order for them to highlight the abilities of their high-performance
Artikulat loudspeaker system in its full specification. Various incarnations of the
four-strong series were on show in systems built around one of their finest
universal disk players, to highlight the musical strengths of the high-definition,
music formats. This they clearly did, whilst also highlighting to traditional Hi-Fi
loyalists in the audience that two-channel is very much alive and worthy of our
attention.
new ears resolution
Indeed, it was interesting to note the prevalence and prominence of two-channel
systems throughout the Marriott. Whilst there is no doubting, in the era of the
multi-channel home cinema system, that 5.1 solutions are selling in their
droves, many of the manufacturers present clearly still take a great deal of pride
in the depth and accuracy they can offer via their finest stereo solutions. With
this continuing supply of such products undoubtedly driven by a demand –
evident amongst many of the hundreds of visitors that made it through the doors
to the Bristol Show – for the time being, at least, this market remains significant.
That said, with more and more great speakers competing for the attention of the
two-channel loyalist, being heard above your peers is never easy. One company
that will be, if there is any justice, is Resolution. I spent a significant amount of
time in their room, discussing their new RESOLUTION loudspeakers with the
little known company’s top brass. These classically styled models weigh an
audacious 26kg each and boast an innovative and original triaxial driver,
supported by a revolutionary eight-foot, sound-absorbent pipe folded up inside.
These certainly stood out from the crowds in terms of their design, whilst a
number of visitors to the room commented on the exceptionally, natural sounds
they produced. It was as though Mariah Carey herself was in the room and,
retailing for only £1,200 per pair, I hope the show will prove a successful launch
platform for the company.
Other firms excelling in the two-channel arena included Sony, who were
knocking out some fine old Clapton tunes in the top of the building, and Naim,
who had about four different rooms at their disposal, to highlight the capabilities
of their new N-Series. While Monitor Audio have been winning us over of late
with the progress they’ve been making with their most discreet speaker
packages, it was their new Silver RS8s that left me gobsmacked at Bristol. Fully
fired up, this latest incarnation of what the firm themselves describe as a “true
giant killer,” more than proved worthy of its flagship title. Dynamic, natural,
engrossing sounds of a genuinely wide-bandwidth were discernible and kept me
entertained and in their room for an unusually long time.
I had a similar experience at the Cabasse room. Here the firm’s elegantlooking Xi System, distributed in the UK through Gecko, was in full effect and I
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found myself entertained by I-Robot for a good while, whilst analysing its
impressive performance. If looks could kill, I was to experience death by
loudspeaker in the Vivid Audio room, where a combination of the company’s
floor-standing and centre speakers were on display. A triumphant feat of South
African design, these high-end models are relatively new to the UK market and
were, to my mind, the best looking options to grace the show.
Other highlights when it came to sonorous and absorbing sounds were to
be found in the ProAc, Jamo, Wharfedale and Acoustic Energy rooms. However,
for those seeking the ultimate in innovation in this area, there was no beating
the Yamaha facility, which featured at its heart a demonstration suite with their
award-winning, hugely lauded YSP-1 up and running. I sat in for a demo and
was easily seduced by the £799.99 product, which has the power to project
sound beams around a room to create a genuinely surrounding soundscape
from its single body. With a clip of Forrest Gump and a full explanation of the
technology included, this really got the crowds talking and should keep the
impressive deluge of orders the company have already reported flooding in.
Monitor Audio’s discreet Selection
getting high… definition
While great sounding speakers remain the hallmark of the Bristol Show,
increasingly it is a home to some of the finest visual solutions too. New options
in this arena were everywhere, not least on the first floor at the Fujitsu stand,
where their new batch of plasmas were winning over the crowds. With Pioneer
also putting on a strong showing in the plasma sphere, and Sharp again
highlighting the progress that is being made in the area of the LCD-TV and
projectors, the show is increasingly wearing the audio-visual tag with pride.
Sim2’s showing would certainly be a testament to this as the firm had a couple
of rooms to their name, one of which featured their latest DLP TVs running
high- definition sources, illustrating how audacious the visuals they’ll be able to
relay will be once HDTV is readily available. Of course, the firm also had their
latest projectors on show. Owl, meanwhile, had two rooms at their disposal and
used these to highlight the respective abilities of Mitsubishi’s HC2000 and
Sanyo’s PLV-Z3. This allowed visitors to witness the varying abilities of projectors
of different price points and, in the case of the latter, served to prove genuinely
large-screened, cinematic visuals need not be the preserve of the excessively
affluent.
One of the buzzwords of the show was HDTV, as manufacturers scramble
to be the first to meet the needs of the consumer as this comes into fruition. It
was therefore fitting that the show’s organisers chose this as the major topic for
discussion during the press conference. This took place on the Friday night of
the show in the Wilson Benesch suite on the first floor and featured speeches
from Pioneer’s John Bamford, Sony’s Eric Kingdon, Meridian’s Bob Stuart and
Arcam’s John Dawson. The first two were given the task of proposing Blu-Ray as
the most desirable solution for the playback and prospective recording of HDTV.
Meridian, meanwhile, although technically supporting the development of both
formats, sang the praises of HD-DVD, whilst John Dawson of Arcam rounded
things off with a call to arms for DVD manufacturers everywhere, by expressing
how significant the DVD-player remains, will remain and how much of a
difference the right choice in this area can make. The friendly debate proved
both informative and of value, with both sides admitting it could transpire there
is no out and out victor in the battle and that both could eventually go into
production concurrently. Either way, the message for us is to wait and see; both
sides of the divide have a long way to go before they have the products and
proliferation needed to provide solid answers.
The press conference was mastered by the energetic Rob Follis, with the
drinks kindly supplied by Sony; something which might have caused the Wilson
Benesch team some concern…I noted the odd bottle of beer finely balanced on
top of some of their most prized and high-performance speakers by the end of
the speeches. A strong representation from all the top consumer magazines
was evident, but I’m not sure who was responcible.
trading places
While many of my fellow hacks were only in Bristol for the day, What’s New
was present the entire weekend, ensuring we left no stone uncovered in our
explorations. After all, there was a lot to see for the first time. In fact, it must
have been exciting because I completely forgot that the Arsenal game was live
on Sky Sports at around midday on Saturday. This was fortunate, because
there was undoubtedly more pleasure to be had giving ProAc’s Studio 130 and
Studio 140 a maiden listen than watching the Gooners surrender any waning
title hopes they might have had with a draw against Southampton. But I’m not
bitter…Honest.
As well as us press bods, the representation of members of the trade was
certainly noteworthy. Indeed, this extended beyond our shores, with a number
of exhibitors commenting on the volume of foreign distributors present.
Moreover, more than a few made export sales, whilst one company even
succeeded in signing up an American distributor, having failed to do so at CES
in Las Vegas.
In total 765 members of the press and trade attended the event, while its
pulling power amongst the consumer remains consistent. The numbers were up
slightly on last year, despite the continuing difficulties in the industry, which
have afflicted other events. The show was busy throughout Friday and most of
Saturday, as the public joined us in beating off the sub-zero temperatures and
snowy conditions to make their mark. And this they did, with plenty of high-value
sales having been reported. Huge sales of accessories such as headphones and
cables were also noted, whilst those with projectors on offer are said to have
fared particularly well this time around, shifting unusually large volumes of
these over the course of the weekend. Thanks to the continuing evolution of
Sound & Vision, a better class of attendee than ever was said to be present, with
attendance amongst younger people and women noticeably higher. Informed
buyers with cash on the hip are essential to a good show and it was interesting
to note increasing numbers of these roving around alongside the conventional,
anorak-sporting community, whom I’m sure I heard someone in the bar
describe as “the great unwashed”. Attendees were, Jerry Lewin confirmed,
“interested, knowledgeable and in buying mode.”
I didn’t leave with any new purchases, but I did struggle to make it to the
station weighed down with all the product information I could pack into my
already straining suitcase… and the bulging MJ Acoustics and Linn carrier bags
I’d acquired on my travels around the show. In three days one collates quite a
few press releases, particularly at a show with so much kit making its UK debut
proper. And, while a lot of new kit means the competition in the audio and AV
worlds is as tough as ever, there were many positives to take home from the
show. The projectors proved popular, the DLP TVs certainly caught the eye, the
furniture manufacturers were in great spirits and there were many sharply
styled new speakers to be seen. Never mind the snow; there was plenty of
business to be done and a host of new products worthy of warming the spirits of
every retailer, buyer and journalist who made the trip. Congratulations to
organisers Audio Excellence and Audio T, as well as all of the exhibitors – on the
basis of what we saw, there is plenty to be positive about in 2005.
www.bristolshow.co.uk
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Vieta are ready fo HDTV-are you?
Beat the Blus
Barcelona couldn’t do it, but HD-DVD just might. JAKE
STOW takes a look at Blu-Ray’s high-definition rival...
We might have expected that, after the counter-productive tussle between the
Betamax and VHS video formats, the major players in the AV industry would
have decided to put their differences behind them and set about creating
products that conformed to a global standard. Indeed, this golden-age
appeared to have arrived with DVD, but, just as it seemed that we’d turned a
corner, another major format war broke out and it doesn’t look like either side
are in the mood for compromise...
The battle this time is over the next generation of DVDs, discs whose larger
capacities will allow viewers to record and playback high-definition video and
enjoy an interactive experience far superior to what current DVDs can supply. We
brought you the lowdown on Blu-Ray, the format championed by the likes of
Sony, Philips and Sharp (amongst others) back in issue 17, so we thought it
high-time that HD-DVD received the same treatment...
HD-DVD doesn’t have it all its own way though. Blu-Ray offers equally impressive
pictures and offers a sizeable 10Gb of extra storage space over a single layer HDDVD, an ability that’s sure to appeal to many in the industry and general public
alike. The sheer number of big names behind the technology may also prove a
factor in the struggle, aside from those mentioned Hitachi, LG, Pioneer and
Samsung can also be counted amongst the manufacturers throwing their hat in
with Blu-Ray.
Out of the Blu
Disc-ussion...
With HDTV looming on the horizon the need for a high-definition storage
medium is clear to see: storing TV or films at such high-quality requires far
more memory than Standard Definition (SD) equivalents - a conventional DVD
with its 4.7Gb capacity will only stretch to 20-minutes of high-definition footage
in the MPEG-2 compression format. In response to this problem Toshiba and
NEC together put forward HD-DVD as a potential successor to DVD,
comprehensively updating what has undoubtedly been one of the most
successful AV products of all time.
HD-DVDs essentially have the same structure as their predecessors, each
disc made up of two back-to-back 120mm diameter substrates, each with a
depth of 0.6mm. However, as with Blu-Ray, the discs must be read or written to
with a blue laser, which has a shorter wavelength (405nm) than the red beam
currently employed (605nm). All discs store data in pits; spiral-shaped grooves
that run from the centre outward and the more data that needs to be stored, the
smaller these pits and the more precise the reading must be. Whilst the red
beam with its larger wavelength can’t cope with the capacity required for HDTV,
the blue beam can, resulting, in the case of HD-DVDs, with single-sided, single
layer discs that boast 15Gb of storage space.
This combination of current and brand new technology gives HD-DVD a
particular advantage over Blu-Ray, namely backwards-compatibility. This not
only means that standard DVDs will be able to be enjoyed on HD-DVD-players,
but also that manufacturers will only have to make minimal alterations to their
current production facilities, keeping the necessary investment to an absolute
minimum. The latter will doubtless have a knock-on effect for consumers,
keeping prices at a level likely to tempt more to upgrade from the off.
However, despite this high-profile backing, HD-DVD appears to have garnered a
lot of support itself, perhaps most evident in the fact that it has been approved
(unlike Blu-Ray) by the DVD forum. This 230-strong body comprises companies
from across the world, representing industries as diverse as Hollywood and
computing. Seeing as the forum gives its backing to only one technology, HD-DVD
seems to be well poised to become the leading visual medium for the highdefinition era.
That large sections of the movie industry have showed considerable
enthusiasm towards HD-DVD may have much to do with another of the format’s
strengths, namely security. Expected to employ a state-of-the-art system
developed by AACS LA (Advanced Access Content System License Administrator),
the commercialised discs should prove effective at stemming piracy, whilst BluRay currently only promises more limited copy-protection features.
It’s too early to know if HD-DVD will come out on top of its rival. It does seem
that the technology will become readily available relatively soon, with players,
recorders, PC drives and, of course, the discs themselves promised late this year,
though the lack of widespread HDTV in Europe may stunt the adoption of any
high-definition disc for some time to come. What is certain, however, is that the
format that offers consumers the most titles and the best functionality at the
lowest cost will come out on top in the end. Whether that’s HD-DVD or Blu-Ray
remains to be seen...
www.hddvdprg.com
While the battle rages,
don’t forget there are
some stunning DVDplayers about!
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WORLD OF SEPERATES
The Hi-Files
Turn on and tune in as DARREN HARVEY
runs down some of the finest Hi-Fi
separates currently on the market...
There can be few households in the UK that don’t benefit
from some kind of audio entertainment: whether it’s the
informative strains of Radio 4 on the clock radio of a
morning or a CD on the stereo in the evening, the nation’s
homeowners are surrounded by sound. Consequently, the market
for audio equipment is a varied one, every need and every budget
catered for by a huge range of products...
Whilst many will be satisfied with a CD-player or radio that does its job
competently, those enthusiasts in search of uncompromising performance
will naturally seek out the very best options available. Often this will lead
them to invest in a number of separates, dedicated components that,
whilst they might have a heftier price tag than all-in-one systems, also
have the capacity to deliver the very best sound quality possible. Such
standalone amplifiers, receivers and sources are also crucial in the
increasingly popular home theatre set-ups, which can not only provide
superior audio, but excellent video entertainment as well. Put simply, for
those seeking high quality home entertainment, separates are a tempting
prospect. So, if you’re keen to keep up-to-date with what’s currently on
offer, read on...
MERIDIAN G SERIES DAB TUNERS
Bolstering their comprehensive G Series of separates, Meridian have
introduced optional DAB functionality to their G01, G51 and G91 units.
Combined with conventional FM Band II radio, all three now have even
more to recommend them, whether employed in a freestanding or rackmounted role. Built upon the success of the multi-award-winning 500 and
800 Series, the G Series includes a wide-range of digital and analogue
audio components, finished in either black or a sleek silver.
Contact: +44 (0) 148 044 5678 www.meridian-audio.com
DENON PMA 1500R MKII
New from Denon’s Hi-Fi stable is the PMA 1500R MkII, an integrated
amplifier that features a highly rigid, separated chassis for enhanced
performance. Also in attendance are large, gold-plated speaker terminals,
a UHC single push-pull circuit, a high-speed rectifier circuit and LC
(Leakage Cancelling) mounted twin transformers, whilst a handy remote
control affords convenient access to all of the amplifier’s main functions.
With a front panel and controls constructed from aluminium and finished
in a sleek black, Denon looked to have produced another winning design.
Contact: +44 (0) 175 388 8447 www.denon.co.uk
ARCAM FMJ C30
Capable of affording a listener a stunning quality of audio performance, the
FMJ C30 is a dedicated pre-amplifier from Arcam and benefits from
audiophile-grade components, cutting-edge dampening materials and a
superior chassis. A low-noise sound supply guarantees a solid soundstage,
whilst a sophisticated software system permits the user to switch inputs
without having to endure changes in volume level. The FMJ C30 also
includes an expansion slot, which allows it to be upgraded for 7.1 multichannel applications, perfect for use with DVD-Audio sources.
Contact: +44 (0) 122 320 3200 www.arcam.co.uk
LEXICON RT-10
This reference-quality universal disc transport from Lexicon, the RT-10, will
play virtually any 5-inch optical disk, including DVD-Audio and SACD
formats. Single AES/EBU, coaxial and optical connectors allow for external
decoding and processing of Dolby Digital, DTS and PCM sources, whilst
built-in 192kHz DACs for all six analogue output channels enables highbandwidth formats like DVD-Audio and SACD to be enjoyed to their full
potential. With similarly impressive video reproduction and intuitive
controls also present, the RT-10 is a comprehensive source that would sit
happily at the heart of a home entertainment set-up.
Contact: +44 (0) 142 335 9054 www.lexicon.com
BRYSTON B-100 C
The B-100 C integrated amplifier was launched at the Sound and Vision
show and incorporates the widely acclaimed SST technology. Delivering
audio with as little distortion as possible, Bryston’s design is suitable for
every domestic use thanks to its 100W per channel, three ultra-low noise
power transformers and generous 20-year warranty. Two versions are
available, a Line level model priced at £2,600 and a DA version at £3,400,
further widening this amplifier’s appeal.
Contact: +44 (0) 870 444 1044 www.pmc-speakers.com or www.bryston.ca
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ELAN D1650
A new member of the D Series, Elan’s D1650 is the
company’s second all-digital amplifier and offers an
incredible 16-channels for a total of 900+ Watts of power.
Class-T digital technology is also present and the unit
has an impressive 85% efficiency rating. Aesthetically,
the D1650 is compact with a contemporary appearance,
making it ideal for use in the modern home, a fact that’s
sure to attract style-conscious consumers.
Contact: +44 (0) 151 236 1832
www.elanhomesystems.com
ONKYO TX-NR900E
The world’s first network-receiver, Onkyo’s TX-NR900E can comfortably handle every
major home theatre format and can even act as a link between the Hi-Fi and home
computing spheres. The latter is facilitated by the inclusion of the company’s Net-Tune
feature, which allows the receiver to communicate with home PCs, access Internet radio
and decode MP3, WMA and WAV files, all via a standard Ethernet connection. Inside,
sound quality is guaranteed by the 192kHz/24-bit DACs employed for digital processing,
whilst an on-screen display provides efficient control of all settings, as well as giving
access to network digital media playlists.
Contact: +44 (0) 149 468 1515 www.onkyo.co.uk
GOLDRING GR2
Goldring have announced the arrival of their new GR2 turntable, a
model that builds upon the considerable success of last year’s
GR1. Elegant and manually operated, the two-speed unit features
a belt drive turntable with a clear hinged cover and also
incorporates several major design improvements. The inclusion of
a £100 Goldring 1012GX cartridge is one such, as is the up-rated
tone arm, which benefits from closer tolerance arm bearings.
And, with the appearance of the unit similarly improved, the GR2
is sure to prove every bit as successful as its predecessor.
Contact: +44 (0) 127 950 1111 www.goldring.co.uk
MOON NOVA CD-PLAYER
The ideal companion for the moon I-5, integrated amplifier, the Nova makes use of
BurrBrown DF1704 DACs and includes a digital output and a full function remote
control. Like the I-5, it sports a black face plate (a silver/pewter option is available) and
turret legs. The two look stunning when used in concert, although the Nova will work
effectively without other members of the sizeable Moon range.
Contact: +44 (0) 131 555 3922 www.red-line.co.uk or www.simaudio.com
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WORLD OF SEPERATES
CREEK AUDIO A50I
Following on from the successful 4330SE, the A50i
integrated amplifier from Creek Audio benefits from a
stylish new look and a raft of internal improvements.
Proprietary circuitry developed by the company’s
engineers, affords the A50i an exceptional level of
performance making it extremely good value for money
within its price bracket. For those users that require a
remote volume function, the A50iR variant does
everything the A50i does and comes with an elegant and
user-friendly handset.
Contact: +44 (0) 144 226 0146 www.creek-audio.co.uk
MEL AUDIO GO EL IMPROVED TURNTABLE
Italian brand Mel Audio have a large and varied range of Hi-Fi products, including the Go El
Improved turntable on show here. Weighing 50kg and constructed from glass and steel, the
model has an instantly apparent aesthetic appeal and two-speed functionality. Elsewhere, a
stainless steel pivot and an anti-resonance leaded crystal base contribute towards what is a
stylish take on a classic piece of equipment.
Contact: +39 0522 514 373 www.melaudio.com
SONY SCD-XE597
New from Sony is the SCD-XE597, a dedicated SACD-player that will help users get the
most out of their music collection. Employing a fresh design approach and carefully
selected components, particularly with regards the master clock, op amp capacitor and
digital circuit block condensers, the model produces minimal levels of jitter and boasts
improved stability for the DSD decoder and DAC. Priced at an attractive £150, the SCDXE597 could well appeal to those looking to make the jump up from conventional CD.
Contact: +44 (0) 870 511 1999 www.sony.co.uk
TEAC REFERENCE
300 MKII SERIES
TEAC’s new Reference 300
MkII Series has further
reinforced the company’s
enviable reputation, boasting
a number of improvements to
its award-winning
predecessor. A new DAB
tuner option, the T-H300DAB
has been introduced, and a
revamped A-H300 Mk II
amplifier now offers even
more power. Add to this the
PD-H300 Mk II CD-player, a
cassette deck, a
complementary speaker
system and pleasingly low
price tags, and it’s clear that
the new 300 Series will cater
for a range of home Hi-Fi
needs.
Contact: +44 (0) 192 381 9630
www.teac.co.uk
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ROTEL 10 SERIES
Building upon the acclaimed flagship AV preamp-processor, the RSP-1098,
Rotel have introduced a 10 Series range. Made up of the RDV-1050 DVD/DVDA-player, the RSX-1056 AV receiver, the RSP-1068 surround sound
processor/preamplifier and the RSX-1067 AV receiver, each unit features
Rotel’s trademark solid build and stylish, minimalist looks and can be used
individually, or in combination, to deliver an excellent AV experience.
Contact: +44 (0) 190 322 1761 www.rotel.com
ONKYO DV-SP502E
The DV-SP502E is a universal DVD-Audio/SACD-player that has the capability to
deliver excellent audio and video in equal measures. Featuring both NTSC and PAL
progressive scan, it incorporates 108MHz video and 192kHz audio DACs, ensuring
quality digital playback. Colour-coded connections allow the DV-SP502E to deliver
stunning 5.1-channel audio output, perfect for those seeking the chance to enjoy
the myriad benefits of either of the competing audio formats and, with both optical
and coaxial digital connectivity catered for, it’s clearly a versatile solution.
Contact: +44 (0) 149 468 1515 www.onkyo.co.uk
NAIM AUDIO NAIT 5I
Naim’s original NAIT amplifier appeared way back in 1983, but the range
has been brought right up-to-date with the 5i model, pictured here.
Providing 50W continuous output into 8-Ohm loads, the unit may be an
entry-level product, but it nevertheless facilitates detailed and engaging
audio reproduction. The NAIT 5i is also a versatile option, incorporating
phono sockets as well as traditional DIN sockets, guaranteeing
compatibility with a wide range of cable types. With stylish aesthetics
thrown into the bargain too, the 5i looks to have it all.
Contact: +44 (0) 172 233 2266 www.naim-audio.com
TACT AUDIO TDA2200
The TDA2200 is the latest addition to TacT Audio’s range of amplifiers.
A True Digital model, it incorporates improvements first introduced
with the Millennium Mk3 and includes crossovers, equalisers and
correction filters for speaker and subwoofer position and delay in the
listening room. Elsewhere, two channels, an optimised low-jitter clock
and digital outputs can be joined by an optional state-of-the-art A/D
module, which adds four pairs of analogue inputs, further boosting this
impressive model’s specification.
Contact: +44 (0) 870 910 0100 www.tactaudio.co.uk
EXPOSURE 3010 SERIES
Exposure’s 3010 series offers both high-performance and value for
money, qualities that are sure to prove popular on the high street.
Comprised of a CD-player, an integrated amplifier and a power
amplifier, the range makes use of such quality components as Burr
Brown PCM 1704 mono true multi-bit DACs, high-quality double-sided
PCBs and custom-made toroidal power transformers and power
supply capacitors. The result is a series that delivers an impressively
high-end performance at a more than reasonable price.
Contact: +44 (0) 127 342 3877 www.exposurehifi.com
YAMAHA DVD-S2500
Well suited for use at the heart of a home theatre set-up, Yamaha’s DVD-S2500 is a DVD-Audio/Video and SACD-player that carries out both of its
appointed roles with considerable aplomb. Audio is handled by a 192kHz/24-bit DAC and there’s support for both Dolby Digital and DTS decoding. There’s
even an i.LINK connection, which allows users to transfer DVD-Audio and SACD data with a minimum of hassle. Add to the package a range of
connectivity options and an RS-232C interface and it’s clear that the DVD-S2500 has much to offer consumers in the market for a quality source unit.
Contact: +44 (0) 192 323 3166 www.yamaha-audio.co.uk
NAD C422
The C422 from NAD is a stereo tuner blessed with simple, intuitive
operation and all the performance you’d expect from one of the company’s
separates. The provision of 30 presets allows users to store a range of FM
and AM stations, whilst RDS PS and RT functions make operation a simple
matter. And, with its MOS-FET RF front-end design, quality components
and careful PCB layout, noise-free reception on both bands is guaranteed.
Contact: +44 (0) 190 831 9360 www.lenbrook.co.uk or www.nad.co.uk
LEXICON LX-7
With its seven 200W channels, the LX-7 is as
impressive as its THX Ultra certification would
suggest. A number of unique technologies include
Junction Temperature Simulation (JTS), which
ensures that transistors won’t overheat and thermal
protection can also be found on each channel and
the power transformer. Quiet, microprocessorcontrolled air-cooling has also enabled Lexicon to
minimise chassis size, making the LX-7 a great
amplification option all round.
Contact: +44 (0) 142 335 9054 www.lexicon.com
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INSTALLATION FOCUS
Sound, vision and décor in perfect harmony
High-Tech
Homes
With the will, the skill and the right budget,
anything is possible in the modern home. JAKE
STOW introduces Dawsons Home Cinema and a
comprehensive domestic installation...
walls it would be hard to think of a better advert for what a smart installation
of any size can do for the nation’s abodes.
The necessary work was carried out by home entertainment specialists
Dawsons Home Cinema, a company with over 80-years of expertise in
delivering bespoke solutions to a wide range of customers, but the installation
was far from confined to audio-visual systems. Every room in the six-bedroom
mansion, which is to be found in Dorchester, benefits from high-tech
inclusions that combine to create what can only be referred to as a digital
dream home.
The devil, they say, is in the detail and Dawsons’ attention to the latter
stretched to the very smallest components – a major factor in winning the
company the contract. Their detailed costing and specification documentation
also ensured that the company had the complete confidence of the home’s
owners and led to a relationship conducive to achieving some truly spectacular
results.
rooms for improvement
Domestic home automation and home entertainment installations remain
expensive undertakings, at least for those that want them carried out in a
suitably professional manner. Enticing new customers into the market may be
important, but the fact remains that quality seldom comes cheap and, as long as
there are people willing to pay for the very latest and most effective piece of
equipment as soon as it becomes available, the very highest-end installations
around will remain beyond the means of the majority.
However, whilst you might assume that being confronted with a high-spec
smart home would have a negative impact on those who find that the complete
package stretches to more than their yearly wage packet, in reality such projects
do a great job of showcasing exactly what is available and how individual
systems or products can be incorporated into more humble abodes. They also,
of course, provide a glimpse of just what the future may hold for us all...
what’s install?
This issue’s installation illustrates the above perfectly: as complete an example
of an automated home as you could hope to find, its £400,000 price tag is clearly
a significant amount, but given the wealth of equipment to be found within its
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It’s hard to pick any single standout room in such an expansive installation,
but the deceptively labeled Playroom certainly catches the eye. Following
an inspirational visit to Dawsons’ showroom, the clients’ original plans
were amended to include a high-spec home cinema, which presented the
design team with a unique set of challenges.
Located in a relatively narrow loft space, the equipment chosen needed
to deliver a memorable AV experience without overwhelming viewers. To
this end, a high-quality Sharp 16:9 DLP projector, displaying images with
the aid of an 8ft floor-to-ceiling Stewart Videomatte 200 VE-LUX screen,
was installed, along with a Pace Sky + box, a Sony PS2, a Lexicon RT10
DVD-player and a Panasonic NVHS830 S-VHS Stereo Hi-Fi VCR. As a result,
those in the Playroom can now enjoy DVDs, digital TV and video games,
surf the Internet and even work (via two RF keyboards) on the big screen.
When it came to audio, Dawsons were able to save space and exploit the
benefits of the micro-perforated screen (which permits sound to pass
through without risk of distortion) by hiding three of a complement of
Artcoustic speakers behind it. Ideal for situations in which an unobtrusive
solution is called for, the Danish company’s renowned products come as
Crestron’s TPS-5000LB provides
comprehensive home control
any Crestrons?
Another big contributor to the Playroom is Crestron, whose versatile control
systems can be found throughout the property. An AV2 10/100BaseT Ethernetcapable integrated control system sits at the centre of the set-up, featuring six
built-in COM ports, eight IR/Serial ports, eight I/O Versiports and eight isolated
relays. Capable of acting as an interface for projectors, VCRs, DVD-players and
screens amongst many other things, it’s complemented by a STRFGWXI two-way
remote RF receiver and a handheld STXI-1700c 5.7-inch touch-panel. Equipped
with the industry’s only hi-res active matrix display, it’s not difficult to see why
Dawsons selected this and Crestron’s other products for the job.
Whilst impressive, the Playroom is far from the be-all and end-all of the
installation. For example, the equipping of the Pool room was characterised by a
number of inherent difficulties that were overcome to great effect. Issues included
the hot and humid environmental conditions present, which were far from ideal for
standard AV kit, as well as the presence of hard tiles and the water itself, both of
which have negative effects on sound quality. Once again Artcoustic’s speakers
proved to be perfect for the audio reproduction duties and four full range DFF 12043 speakers were selected and installed safely behind splash resistant grills.
Elsewhere, a 50-inch Panasonic TH50PW5B display is housed safely inside a
waterproof glass box, itself recessed into the wall to facilitate outside ventilation.
The Pool room serves to further highlight the flexibility of Crestron’s control
options. A CT-1000 touch-panel, programmed for its role by Dawsons, gives users
control over the pool’s water slide and counter swim function, as well as providing
access to the audio-visual equipment in attendance.
Though apparent throughout the home, Crestron’s involvement is perhaps most
noticeable in the kitchen, where a master control panel is situated. The TPS5000LB is a stunning example of control technology, combining a 12-inch colour
touch-screen display with built-in amplified speakers and microphone. Thanks to
its ability to display up to three scalable real-time computer and video windows,
control of temperature, lighting and even garage doors or outdoor gates is simple
and effective. Users even have the ability to view footage from security cameras
located around the home from this central location.
there’s more...
High-end AV equipment allowed
Dawsons to make the most of
the narrow play room
slim as 2.5-inches and fit comfortably into a variety of interiors, thanks to a
sizeable catalogue of specified and bespoke finish and grill options. And,
quite apart from their considerable aesthetic benefits, every model in the
range makes use of hand-built crossovers, high-quality dynamic
Scandinavian drivers and low-resonance cabinets, which ensure that
impressive performance is provided whatever the source. Completing the
surround sound set-up, further examples of Artcoustic’s wares were
positioned at the rear of the Playroom.
Driving these loudspeakers is an array of amplification equipment,
including a Lexicon MC8 AV preamp and MPA4-400 and MPA6-80 power
amplifiers from Ecler, who also provide a 30-band equaliser.
Finally, leaving nothing to chance, Dawsons carefully placed the room’s
low-slung sofas at optimal viewing positions and employed dark suede
padding (a contrast to the Playroom’s bright walls) to guard against potential
audio and visual distortion.
As you’d expect, the Family room of the property was another ambitious
technological undertaking, Artcoustic, Panasonic and Crestron once again account
for a large part of the kit on show, with a Harmon/Kardon DVD 30 multi-region
DVD-player also in attendance. The bathrooms and several of the six bedrooms,
amongst them a particularly impressive Master with en suite, also benefit from
high-quality audio on demand and feature Panasonic displays. And you know an
installation is truly complete when even the landing incorporates Artcoustic
speakers...
The biggest challenge, by Dawsons’ project manager Robbie Simmond’s own
admission, was the study, which doubled as a main control room. Aside from a 22inch Panasonic TX-22LT2 display, the room was host to an incredible four racks of
specialist AV equipment, with 400 connections employed in the main cable network
alone.
Incredibly, there are several aspects of Dawsons’ installation that we haven’t
touched upon yet: the company supplied a comprehensive Lutron Homeworks
system, for example, which delivers intelligent and sophisticated lighting around the
property, via a host of the company’s products. Then there’s the phone system,
which makes use of a single Panasonic cordless KX-TCD515EM master and five
KX-TCA515EM slave phones. The list goes on and on...
Sadly, due to the constraints of space, this is where we must leave the property.
That the installation was a success is undeniable: Dawsons have succeeded in
creating a home that, whilst unashamedly high-tech, remains accessible and as
user-friendly as anyone could reasonably demand. Thanks to Crestron’s control
options and the skillful installation work described, entertainment and functional
systems alike are never more than a touch-screen button push away.
The role that high-end installations such as this can play in highlighting the
appeal of the industry as a whole has already been touched upon, but it bears
repeating. As the capabilities of home automation equipment becomes increasingly
widely known, the market for the technology is sure to broaden. After all, even
individual elements of the systems described can make a significant difference to
the contemporary home. And, with their benefits so skillfully highlighted by projects
like these, the home automation industry has much to be optimistic about...
Dawsons Home Cinema: +44 (0) 120 276 4965 www.dawsonshomecinema.com;
Crestron: +44 (0)20 8439 7272 www.crestron.co.uk;
Artcoustic: +44 (0)20 7490 7202 www.artcoustic.com;
Panasonic: +44 (0) 134 486 2444 www.panasonic.co.uk
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MOUNTING SOLUTIONS
Sermon on
the Mounts
Our resident son of preacher a man, SAM FULLER,
casts his eyes over the deluge of mounting solutions
currently available…
As the flat-screen TV and projector markets continue to grow, so too does
the array of solutions to help you set them up. Mounts are becoming big
business and choosing the right one can make a significant difference. After
all, they can offer the viewer a great deal of added convenience, ensure the
optimum viewing angle, keep an investment secure and much, much more.
They might not be the most glamorous of products, but don’t let that perturb
you. Here are a few that could aid and abet your installation…
GOING UNDER
Vogels are one of Europe’s premier AV support manufacturers. Distributed in the UK via
BBG, they have a number of innovative solutions in their bulging catalogue. The
EFK1325 is one of the most functional. This is particularly useful in kitchen-based
installations as it features a 360º hinge, which allows LCD-TVs to be tucked away
underneath a cabinet when not in use. It’s available for £89.99.
Contact: +44 (0) 208 863 9117 www.bbg.eu.com
TOP SECURITY
Chief Manufacturing’s UPA Series Universal Projector
Mount is available in four incarnations – which include a
flush mounting solution and two extension options. Each
features independent roll, pitch and yaw adjustments for
quick registration that is maintained when
disconnecting. They can carry up to 23kg and feature a security system,
locking the projector at every key connection to keep it safe from thieves.
Contact: +44 (0) 208 908 3111 www.chiefmfg .com
THE UNIVERSAL
The Universal Flat-panel One, or UFO, is a functional plasma mounting system,
designed and engineered for a discrete, one-person installation. Distributed in the UK
by Konnectson UK Ltd, it has been specifically designed to make life easier for the
installer. Straight out of the Vantage Point factories in the States, this dynamic model
has been a global hit.
Contact: +44 (0) 148 043 4441 www.konnectson.co.uk
WELL ARMED
The Swing Arm Mounts, straight out of the renowned Chief Manufacturing
stable, are well constructed options, ridden with the finest features. The
most noteworthy is the exclusive Centris Technology, which allows users
to smoothly reposition their screen by hand in any direction. Strong,
sturdy and secure once placed, each of these stylish models
is available in silver or black.
Contact: +44 (0) 208 908 3111 www.chiefmfg .com
OMNI POTENT
OmniMount certainly live up to their name,
producing a complete selection of
mounting solutions. The latest addition to
their expanding catalogue is the U2T.
Specifically designed for the most popular
sizes of LCD-TV (23- inch to 37-inches), it
is a safe, secure, reliable, elegant and
rigorously engineered option. It offers a tilt range of +15º to -5º and is available for
£199.99. Contact: +44 (0) 184 421 9000
A ROUNDED CHOICE
The iSupport TLCD-2 has been designed to address one of
the prevalent failings its manufacturers have seen in the
wider supports market. There might be a menagerie of
solutions available, but - Tech+Link point out - few have
the smooth styling the modern homeowner demands.
Well, with the introduction of the sumptuously rounded
solid aluminium iSupport TLCD-2, this is set to change.
Contact: +44 (0) 173 277 9400 www.techlink.uk.com
THE PREMIER LEAGUE
Premier Mounts should be one of your first ports of
call. Whether its projectors, plasmas or flat panels
you’re dealing with, the 26-year old firm will have
something for you. With over 900 mounts and
adapters to choose from, the firm profess to have
“everything you need for even the most demanding
installations.” Their products are backed with a
lifetime guarantee and prices start as low as £32.
Contact: +44 (0) 247 661 4700 www.mounts.com
HAVE IT LARGE
These days there are functional mounts capable of fulfilling every need, even if it’s a
50-inch, 60kg plasma you are seeking to hoist up. Yes, Tech+link’s new iSupport
TWM1 super-strong wall mount has been designed to cater for this size of screen
and will ably handle most of those available, including Pioneer’s best selling 50in
PDP-505XDE. It is constructed from heavy gauge steel to ensure it doesn’t flex or
bend in use, ensuring there is no more secure way of wall-mounting a large screen
TV. Versatile too, it allows a screen to be tilted up to 15º from vertical and from side
to side to ensure users benefit from the perfect viewing position. Bedecked in a high
quality, durable, silver finish, the TWM1 really is a snip at £119.99.
Contact: +44 (0) 173 277 9400 www.techlink.uk.com
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SOUND & VISION INSTALLER PRODUCTS
What’s New? Installer
COMPILED BY TOBY WATSON
UNSEEN OCTOPUS
Leading light of British
automation manufacturing, Opus
Technologies, have introduced a
new speaker pair to ease the
installation of their much lauded
Octopus. The AMR650 speakers are
designed to be ceiling mounted, allowing the
system to become virtually invisible once up and
running. It can be fitted and operated without wall
control keypads, whilst the speakers have grilles and
surrounds that can be painted to create a seamless match with the
surrounding décor. The AMR650 package comprises a matched active and
passive speaker pair, with the inbuilt stereo power amplifier and a wideangle infra-red receiving eye on the active speaker allowing the user to
access volume, tone settings and source selection controls room using an
elegant Octopus remote control. As this negates the need for a wall-based
controls, the system is ideal for retro-fitting, particularly as it only
requires a single run of Cat-5 from the hub to each active AMR650
location. Convenient for all, impressively functional and as discreet as
they come, the AMR650 is a snip at only £249.95.
www.opus-technologies.co.uk/amr650
FLYING VG
When AMX announce the launch of a new product, the entire installation
world pays attention. As an undoubted world leader in the residential
automation sphere, it is a case of ignore them at your peril. The latest
addition their range is a next generation wireless touch-panel. Capable of
accepting wireless streaming video and audio feed from next generation
media systems, the dynamic VG series can even be used to replace a
conventional computer monitor. They can handle virtually any analogue or
digitalmedia or data source and are available in 12, 15 and 17-inch panels
as totally wireless or hardwired units. The panels incorporate 802.11g NIC
cards, integrated antennas and cutting-edge Digital Signal Processor
technology and use standard Ethernet connectivity, making installation and
integration as straightforward as possible.
www.amx.com
IN COMMAND
Keene Electronics’ new IR
Commander has been described as “the
ultimate distribution system for Infra Red
signals.” It enables the user to levy control of
equipment by IR remote, even when the equipment is
out of sight, inside cabinets or in remote locations. The IR
Commander builds on the proven technology of the Keene IR
Distribution amplifier to provide a greatly expanded number of inputs
and outputs. Use of optional expansion modules allow up control of
equipment up to 50m away, providing a solution for even the most
demanding and complex installations. A fully connected unit provides a
maximum of 10 IR receiver inputs and 13 IR emitter outputs. It’s even
possible to couple two Commanders together to provide 20 x 26 if a
more expansive system is required. Available now, for a meagre £99.99,
this is certainly a handy product to have in your installation arsenal.
www.keene.co.uk www.syncblaster.com
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A GOLDEN TOUCH
Elan Home Systems has announced the imminent release of the newest addition to its
VIA!family of touch-panels. Named the VIA!4.0, it will begin shipping in April 2005. This
fresh face to the range boasts a 4-inch colour LCD touch-screen, delivering quality
VIA! performance in a small, in-wall package format, all for an affordable price. Much
like the original, award-winning VIA!6.4, this models allows customers to view live
video sources and take full control of whole-house AV systems, lighting, security,
temperature and more. It offers dealers a significant new opportunity to service their
clients further by offering a control screen at a price point between Elan’s current
keypads and the VIA!6.4-inch version. The easy-to set up software is also a boon,
making the VIA!4.0 fast and straightforward to integrate into an Elan multi-room
system. The VIA!4.0 will be available, at half the price of its bigger brother, the 6.4-inch
VIA! Touch Panel, and comes with a two-year manufacturer’s warranty.
WHAT’S NEW
ON THE MOUNT
PRAISE TO THE POD
British manufacturers of audio-visual touch-screen products might
be relatively hard to come by, but there is no ignoring
Worcestershire-based outfit Ikon AVS. The team’s Podule control
system should be familiar to all our readers by now, but what won’t
be is the spanking new 10-inch touch-screen the firm have
introduced. Offering an impressive level of processing from its
integral CPU, this free-standing unit offers the same features as its
smaller sibling. It includes, for example, Ikons’ own Touch Edit
software, enabling the creation of the user interface in a windows
environment. The control is then linked to the buttons and sliders
and the integrated CPU allows RS 232 and 485 control directly to a
device. In addition the PODNET link allows for the control of almost
an unlimited number of other devices such as DVD-players,
amplifiers, screens and projectors using infra-red, extra 232 ports,
relays, contact closure and a host of other features via connected
PODULES. Boasting a tiny footprint and a price tag of a meagre
£2,400, this afford installers the opportunity to offer their
customers a dynamic control for a relative pittance. It is available
through Warwickshire-based SSP Distribution.
www.ikonavs.comwww.sspdistribution.co.uk
TCI have introduced a new,
low-cost range of multimedia
mounts, available in different
four versions. Known as the
CM25 series, these allows a
projector to be held in a
number of positions.
However, whether held tight
to the ceiling or anything up
to 610 to 1170mm away from
it, the mounts incorporate
some clever brackets,
ensuring everything is kept
secure. The star
arrangement with spars
coming from a central plate
ensure that almost any
multimedia projector can be
fixed to the mount, whilst the
knuckle joint at the base of
the support allow it to be
adjusted in any plane, for tilt
and camber. Cables can be
tucked neatly away within the
column of the support
ensuring the projector can
slip as seamlessly into its
allotted position as possible.
Competitively priced, the
CM25 series constitutes an
excellent addition to TCI’s
fine range of screens.
www.tcivega.co.uk
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SOUND & VISION INSTALLER INDUSTRY
Installer Industry
COMPILED BY TOBY WATSON
TAKING STOCK
Last month, in an announcement that could have major repercussions for the
automation world, AMX Corporation and Duchossois Industries Inc. announced
that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which an affiliate of
Duchossois will acquire AMX. Under the terms of the agreement, AMX
shareholders will receive $22.50 per share in cash, a 28% premium over the
average closing price of AMX’s common stock for the 90 trading days ended
February 14, 2005. The total transaction is valued at approximately $315-million.
The Duchossois affiliate is expected to commence a tender offer for all of AMX’s
outstanding common stock which will, subject to extension in certain cases,
remain open for 20 business days following the commencement of the offer. “The
AMX Board of Directors and management team have determined that the
Duchossois offer is the best approach to maximise shareholder value,” said Bob
Carroll, AMX President and CEO. “The agreement signed with Duchossois
provides shareholders an excellent return on their AMX stock investment. Just
two years ago, AMX had a market capitalisation of approximately $12-million and
is today valued at approximately $315-million through the Duchossois offer. This
clearly is a win for our shareholders.”
The AMX Board of Directors has unanimously approved the transaction.
Consummation of the tender offer is conditioned upon matters customary in
similar transactions. The parties expect Duchossois’ acquisition of AMX to be
completed during the second calendar quarter of 2005. Following the Duchossois
affiliate’s acquisition of at least a majority of AMX’s fully diluted outstanding
shares in the tender offer, the Duchossois affiliate will merge with and into AMX,
with any shares not tendered in the tender offer being converted into the right to
receive $22.50 per share in cash, and employee stock options being exchanged for
$22.50 per share in cash, less the exercise price of such options.
AMX will continue to be headquartered in Richardson, Texas and will maintain
the AMX name and brand. The AMX management team, along with its employees,
will remain in place following the acquisition and business operations will
continue as usual. Shareholders, including AMX’s directors and officers, holding a
total of approximately 17.7% of the outstanding shares of AMX, have entered into
separate agreements pursuant to which they have agreed, subject to certain
conditions, to tender their shares in support of the transaction.
Carroll added, “AMX is pleased to join Duchossois Industries because of its
proven history of building successful businesses. We will continue to build upon
the solid platform we have established to grow AMX’s existing business. An
alliance with Duchossois will help accelerate new research and development and
acquisition programs that will enhance our growing product portfolio. Our proven
successes, coupled with Duchossois’ operating experience, relationships and
financial resources, will strengthen our industry leadership position and assure
our future growth.”
“We have a deep appreciation for the hundreds of individuals who have built
the impressive AMX organisation over the past two decades,” said Craig
Duchossois CEO of Duchossois Industries. “The strength of AMX’s management
team and employees has created an industry leader and top innovator of control
system technology.” Duchossois added, “Our goal is to significantly enhance AMX’s
leadership position through expanded research and development and acquisition
programs, enabling the company to grow into new markets. We look forward to
working with Bob Carroll and the rest of the AMX team to build upon the strengths of
this world-class company and deliver even greater value to its customers and
partners.”
Duchossois acquires and invests in companies with exceptional management
teams and compelling technology. Their holdings include The Chamberlain Group,
the world leader in consumer and commercial garage door openers and other access
control products, and Duchossois Technology Partners, which invests in advancedtechnology ventures.
AMX products enable residential and commercial customers to centrally manage
and control a variety of audio/video, environmental and communications technologies.
Customers also leverage the company's advanced hardware and software platforms
to store and distribute digital content, as well as to manage a selection of resources
and services. Regular AMX customers can be reassured that they’ll still be able to
place product orders and request technical support through the same contacts.
Customers’ direct sales, distributor and independent representation contacts will not
change, and AMX’s current relationship with its manufacturing and operations
partners and suppliers will not be affected. Clearly initiated in order to take the AMX
brand to the next level, this could register a profound impact on the company’s
progress as automation for residential application begins to hit the big time.
www.amx.com
OPUS FOR BUSINESS
Last month Opus made the news in our installation section thanks to the
release of two fine new Zone Amplifer Modules, designed to operate
alongside the innovative British manufacturer’s 500 Series Multi-Room
Entertainment System. These are far from the only additions made to this
highly regarded system of late and as a result it might be time to indulge
yourself in a training update. After all, Opus offers free training on their
500 Series – and indeed their Octopus multi-room products – to all their
authorised dealers in the UK. There is a one-day course available every
month, covering the installation of both systems. This takes place in
Heathrow at the headquarters of distributor Marantz UK. Any dealer
interested in taking advantage of this offer can find the relevant details at:
www.opus-technologies.co.uk/dealer/training.asp.
This address itself is part of Opus’s newly developed extranet facility,
designed to offer their dealers immediate access to full product and
component information, updates, advice and a host of other information.
Any dealer can sign up to Opus’s portal via the website and, as a result,
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have everything they need to know at their fingertips at anytime. The latest
example of the superb support Opus offer their installers, the system’s
credentials just keep on growing.
For further information contact: www.opus-technologies.co.uk/dealer.html
RIGHT ON TRACK
Custom installers note: SpeakerCraft, America's original manufacturer of inwall speakers, has for the 10th year in a row received Inside Track's award for
the highest ranking in the Custom Install Group Overall. According to Gisela
Schoell, Editor of Inside Track, "No other company has ever won first place
Overall this many years in a row in the 21 year history of this survey. The
closest other companies have come has been seven consecutive years.
SpeakerCraft's performance of sustained excellence is truly remarkable."
In 1995 Inside Track established a separate Custom Install Group in the
Supplier Loyalty Test survey, which also asks dealers, in a sidebar question, to
identify in each group the company that offers the best price and value. Once
again this year, SpeakerCraft claimed this award. The company also finished in
first place in its group on nine of Inside Track's 15 parameters. In terms of
grades, SpeakerCraft dealers awarded the company top tier (A+, A, A-) grades
on 13 of those 15 parameters and, in the case of Ease of Doing Business,
Product Changes/Price Protection and, most importantly, Overall, SpeakerCraft
was the only company in the group to achieve top tier grades.
"To achieve - and successfully defend - such an exalted position,” Schoell
explained, “SpeakerCraft has had to execute extremely well on the basics, but
also had to push the envelope on all fronts. While companies who follow a
loyalty-based business model need to be true to their bedrock principles, they
also have to adjust to, and even anticipate, market changes. For their 10 years
at the top of the Custom Installation Group I extend to everyone at SpeakerCraft
my warmest congratulations."
SpeakerCraft has been around since 1976 and is known as the prime
OEM for many well-known, in-wall speaker brands in the field, whilst its
own brand now constitutes one of the widest lines of architectural speakers
in the industry.
For further information contact: www.speakercraft.com
Whole house automation
Award winning products
Generous installer margins
Online training programme
Full technical support
TIME FOR BED
Any so-called ideal home worth its salt demands the inclusion of some form of
smart technology. As a result the Daily Mail Ideal Home Show offers a fine
platform from which to promote the desirability and lifestyle enhancing benefits
that can be afforded by custom installation. In fact in previous years we’ve seen
some of our colleagues operating in the automation arena using it as a means to
meet their market. With an increasing number of shows to support, this year’s
representation of our industry has not been the greatest, but there was one
product which really caught the eye of our team that made the trip down to Earls
Court. And it is, perhaps, the ideal solution to offer those seeking entertainment
in their bedroom.
All of us are familiar with grandiose bedroom installations involving wall
mounted plasmas, speaker systems and a clever control mechanism, but now all
of this could be made a lot simpler thanks to the play bay 24/7, available from
Purely Plasma. Unveiled at the London show this month, this inviting bed,
powered by audio gurus Mission, includes a rotating and retractable 30-inch LCDTV with an inbuilt subwoofer and a DVD-player. It can also be supplied with a WiFi-enabled computer connection to the TV screen for web access, whilst additional
surround sound can be thrown into the mix courtesy of Mission’s fine M-Cube
speakers. "Play bay 24/7 is superbly styled to add cutting-edge chic to the
modern bedroom," explained Purely Plasma's Finnish-born Managing Director
Helen Wrede, who founded the Huntingdon-based group in recognition of the
need to marry interior design elegance with state-of-the-art home entertainment
technology. With such functional, fresh and attractive technology so effectively
woven into a bed, this would make an excellent and unusually straightforward
addition to an expansive, residential installation project. Thanks to Purely Plasma,
the difficult days of struggling to integrate a fully-fledged smart system
seamlessly into a bedroom’s carefully tailored decor could be over.
For further information contact: +44 (0) 870 345 8010 www.purelyplasma.com
Touchscreen or keypad control
Reliable technology, realistic prices
P +44 (0)151 236 1832
[email protected]
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SOUND & VISION CEDIA SPEAKS
All set
for Expo!
Ever the energetic Operations Director at CEDIA,
WENDY GRIFFITHS, takes time out from a hectic
schedule of exhibitions and training events to
update us on all the latest association news.
It’s that time of year again: time to make those last minute checks… is the
space secured in your diary, have you booked the hotel yet and, blimey, just
when will accounts clear those expenses you requested? Yes, the CEDIA
Expo is nearly here and Europe’s entire custom installation industry and
everyone even vaguely related to it are set to descend upon Birmingham and
the International Convention Centre once again. Widely regarded as the most
important date in the diary for those involved in the automation and smart
installation sector, no other event on these shores offers such a fine
opportunity to gain an education, soak up all the latest information, uncover
the products and systems you need to know about and meet with those driving
the business forward. And if you need further confirmation of this, read on…
EXPO BOOKING FORM AND SEMINAR
GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE
The new and expanded Expo Booking Form & Seminar Guide is now out. The
Expo Seminar Guide features full course descriptions on all 70 courses running
at the event. Courses will follow the career-track approach successfully
introduced in 2004, and the expanded programme has also been deliberately
designed to reflect trends and changes in the industry.
The early bird seminar booking discount is bigger than ever this year, and
Expo only registration is free of charge until 15th May 2005.
For a copy of the Seminar Guide, please email [email protected], call CEDIA on
+44 (0) 146 262 7377 or visit the CEDIA website www.cedia.co.uk.
GET READY TO PARTY!
Everything is looking good for a terrific CEDIA Expo when the doors
open at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham on Monday
27th June. As ever, the social and networking aspects of the event will be
big attractions in their own right.
The Chairman’s Reception will take place on Tuesday 28th June at
Zinc in the Gas Wharf Basin area of Birmingham. Beginning at 6pm, this
invitation only event for CEDIA members and Expo exhibitors is hosted by
CEDIA Chairman David Hyman, and will provide an excellent networking
opportunity for all.
Meanwhile, the official CEDIA Party, sponsored by Digital Home
magazine, will be held on Wednesday 29th June. Based around a piano bar
theme, the Party starts at 7pm and is set to continue well into the early
hours at The Living Room on Broad Street. This is a ticketed event where
demand always exceeds supply, so please make sure you book early to
guarantee your party places. Tickets cost £20 per head and are available
from [email protected] or by speaking to Lisa at the CEDIA office.
And if you’re looking for a bed for the night, then our accommodation
partner for CEDIA Expo is Jigsaw Conferencing, who can be reached on
+44 (0) 870 750 1532. The headquarters hotel will again be the Hyatt
Regency in Birmingham.
One main sponsorship position for the event still remains and there
are a number of advertising and added value marketing opportunities on
offer to exhibitors, including manufacturer training and sponsorship
options around the special conference for architects and interior
designers. So, if you want to maximise your CEDIA Expo experience,
please contact Ian Morrish on +44 (0)1372 722001 or email
[email protected] without delay.
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MANUFACTURER TRAINING
To supplement its extensive educational programme, CEDIA offers exhibitors the
opportunity to hold technology and product specific manufacturer training at Expo.
Unlike previous years, these seminar slots are being held during the day in the
seminar rooms, running alongside CEDIA’s generic Expo seminar programme.
Manufacturer training is only available to exhibitors with sessions available to
suit a variety of different time slots and durations. The training will be promoted to
delegates in our CEDIA Express Guide to the Expo, to pre-booked delegates and
also on www.cedia.co.uk. However, only a limited number of sessions are
available, so please hurry and contact Seb in the CEDIA office with your
requirements as soon as you can: [email protected],
+44 (0) 146 262 7377.
EXPO CONFERENCE
FOR ARCHITECTS AND
INTERIOR DESIGNERS
CEDIA is hosting a dedicated one-day conference at this year’s CEDIA Expo,
entitled, Home Electronics In Architecture And Interior Design.
Chaired by The Architects Journal magazine and supported by the Royal
Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the British Interior Design
Association (BIDA), this event will take place on Wednesday 29th June. It
will enable architects, interior designers and other building specifiers to
gain an understanding of the different elements involved in integrating
electronics within the home. The day is also designed so that conference
delegates have sufficient time to visit the Expo itself.
Four conference sessions will begin with CEDIA’s CPD course, Designing
Future-Ready Homes. This will be followed by a session looking at
technologies and techniques for designing and integrating home cinema and
whole house audio systems within the fabric of the home. A dedicated
course exploring approaches and benefits of advanced lighting control in the
home follows, and the conference ends with a session designed to offer
practical advice for architects and interior designers on how the skills of
custom electronics specialists can best complement their own.
For further details and sponsorship opportunities, contact us:
[email protected] or +44 (0) 146 262 7377.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
PROGRAMME EXPANDS
Seven new manufacturer courses have just been registered as part of CEDIA’s
Professional Certification Programme.
The extended Professional Certification Programme now features six new
courses from AMX, covering Control Systems, GUI Design For Touch Panels,
AMX Programmer II, AMX Programmer III, Introduction to Control, and an
Introduction to AMX Control System Design. Also new to the Certification
Programme is a course from ARCAM entitled Delivering The Ultimate
Performance. Like all CEDIA training courses, each of these new
manufacturer courses offers certified members the appropriate number of
CEU’s (Continuing Education Units).
By establishing clear, objective standards for the required skills and
knowledge of electronics system designers and installers, the CEDIA
Professional Certification Programme delivers a range of benefits to
individuals, consumers and manufacturers. It establishes identifiable career
paths and promotes the development of a future workforce that can assure
the continued growth of the custom electronics industry.
To ensure the highest degree of professionalism and competency, all
CEDIA Certified Professionals must take a minimum number of CEU’s to
maintain their certification. CEDIA CEU’s provide a numeric value determined
by the course content and length. Acquiring CEU’s ensures that certified
designers and installers always possess the most up-to-date knowledge and
stay current in their skills and knowledge.
CEDIA’s intent is to advance the custom electronics industry through the
development and maintenance of a valid, credible and reliable certification
system based upon a sound structure and quality standards. Industry needs
will be met by establishing benchmarks for knowledge, performance, and
professionalism.
For further information about CEDIA’s Professional Certification
Programme, eligible courses and CEU’s, contact CEDIA’s Educational
Facilitator, Michael Eden at [email protected].
SHORT
CIRCUITS
A brief wander around the smart
end of our industry
HOME TIME
Crestron have announced they will be sponsoring the Home
Innovation Award category in the National Home Awards 2005. This
award recognises and commends technological innovation in
electrical and electronic products designed for the home market.
"The whole Crestron ethos is founded on a passion for innovation,"
commented Robin van Meeuwen, Managing Director of Crestron UK.
"We understand how much energy, enthusiasm and commitment it
takes to develop new products - and improve existing ones. For that
reason, The Crestron Home Innovation Award will highlight
outstanding achievement in the home electronics market - one of
the toughest and most competitive out there."
The prestigious National Home Awards is organised in
association with Ideal Home and The Daily Telegraph. The Crestron
Home Innovation Award is open to any organisation that
manufactures or distributes electrical or technological products for
the home consumer market, with the innovation to meet a
consumer household need the criteria they will be judged on.
Contact: www.nationalhomeawards.com.
A RECORD YEAR?
The ICIA, producer of key installation event InfoComm International,
is projecting record numbers of exhibitors and attendees at the Las
Vegas Convention Center for 2005’s event. Taking place on June 4th
–10th, the Show is expected to attract 25,000 attendees from more
than 70 countries, showcase more than 700 exhibitors in 350,000 net
square feet of exhibits and special events, and feature more than 200
educational sessions, surpassing all previous milestones in its
history. InfoComm has often proved to be the launchpad for
technologies that register a profound impact throughout the custom
installation and AV arena. "There really is no show quite like
InfoComm, where AV technologies and IT converge," explained
Randal A. Lemke, Ph.D, Executive Director of ICIA. With custom,
residential systems just one area that the show comprehensively
covers, signing up could prove well worth your while.
Contact: www.infocommshow.org.
A NEW FACE
It came to our attention this month that Midwich have hooked up
with CEDIA, to become a distributor member. As a result Midwich
have agreed to adhere to CEDIA’s codes of ethics and professional
conduct, while they will be granted direct access to installers and
designers. This serves as a demonstration of Midwich’s commitment
to supplying quality products and services to the CI marketplace, via
a trade channel, and will give their respected catalogue of products
added credence to boot.
Contact: www.midwich.com
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CONTACT BOOK
•A
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
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
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]
www.alphasondesigns.com
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
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
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]
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
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]
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
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
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
Aspen Media Ltd
222 Maylands Avenue, Hemel
Hempstead, Herts, HP2 7TD
T: +44 (0) 144 225 5405
F: +44 (0) 144 239 9944
[email protected]
www.aspen-media.com
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 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
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 (Topodis UK Ltd)
3a Portland Industrial Estate,
Hitchin Road, Arlesey,
Beds, SG15 6SG
T: +44 (0) 845 850 3633
F: +44 (0) 845 850 3300
[email protected]
Barco UK Ltd
50 Suttons Park Avenue,
Reading, Berks, RG6 1AZ
T: +44 (0) 118 929 0105
www.barco.com
BBG Distribution Ltd
Unit 3 Barrett Way,
Tudor Road, Harrow,
Middlesex, HA3 5QS
T: +44 (0)20 8863 9117
F: +44 (0)20 8863 7119
[email protected]
www.bbg.eu.com
Beamax
Bleekveldstraat 7B
3990 Overpelt
Belgium
T: +44 (0) 800 917 5943
F: +44 (0) 321 140 3892
[email protected]
www.beamaxed.co.uk
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]
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
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
F: +44 (0) 139 267 6795
[email protected]
www.chapteraudio.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
Cherished Record Co
PO Box 21, Liskeard, PL14 5YP
T: +44 (0) 157 936 3603
F: +44 (0) 157 936 3604
[email protected]
Boston Acoustics Distribution
(UK) Limited
16 Bridge Road, Cirencester
Gloucestershire GL7 1NJ
T: +44 (0) 128 565 0814
www.boston-acoustics.co.uk
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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Cable Talk
2 Frimley House, 5 The Parade,
High Street, Frimley
Surrey, GU16 7JQ
T: 0870 600 0204
[email protected]
www.cabletalk.co.uk
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
Chapter Audio Ltd
42 Thornton Hill, Exeter,
Devon, X4 4NS
T: +44 (0) 139 268 6797
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
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
Chester, CH4 8UE
T: +44 (0) 124 468 0675
www:comfort.org.uk
[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
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
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
Crane Audio Ltd
237 Manor Farm Road,
Southampton, SO18 1NY
T: +44 (0) 870 444 1056
[email protected]
www.craneaudio.com
Clipsal Integrated Systems
Braywick House East
Windsor Road, Maidenhead
Berkshire, SL6 1DN
T: +44 (0) 162 850 8530
www:clipsal.co.uk
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
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
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
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
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
Colourgen Ltd
The AmBer Centre, Oldfield Road
Maidenhead, Berks SL6 1TH
tel: 01628 588777
fax: 01628 588716
E-mail: [email protected]
www.colourgen.com
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]
Comfort Home Controls
39 Cartlon Avenue
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,
CONTACT BOOK
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
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]
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,
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.
143 Futronix House, Croydon,
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) 137 633 0300
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
Harvard Technology Group
Unit C, Lombard Business Park
20-26 Purley Way, Croydon,
Surrey, CR0 3JP
T: +44 (0)20 8664 8833
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
•I
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
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
Unit 32, Greenlands Business
Centre, Redditch, Worcs, B98 7HD
T: +44 (0) 152 750 2502
www:jamo.com
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
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
•L
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]
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
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
L.G. Electronics UK Ltd
264 Bath Road,
Slough,Berks,
SL1 4DT
T: +44 (0) 870 607 5544
F: +44 (0) 175 351 7445
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
Linn Products Ltd
Floors Road, Waterfoot,
Eaglesham, Glasgow,
G76 0EP
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
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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
[email protected]
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
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
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
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
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
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
Myryad UK
See BBG Distribution
•N
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
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
NEAT Acoustics Ltd.
Unit 1a, Stanton Grove Ind Estate,
Barnard Castle, County Durham,
DL12 8UJ
T: +44 (0) 183 363 1021
F: +44 (0) 183 363 0022
[email protected]
Monster Europe Ltd
54 Clarendon Road
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
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
Nottingham Analogue
128 Cordy Lane, Underwood,
Nottingham, NG16 5FD
T: +44 (0) 177 376 2947
F: +44 (0) 177 353 356
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
•O
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,
CONTACT BOOK
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.optomathinclient.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
Overkill Audio
2 Shelford Farm, Earith Bridge,
Earith, Cambs, PE28 3PS
T: +44 [0] 148 784 2911
F: +44 [0] 148 784 1341
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
•P
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
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
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
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
Plasmatvinfo.com Limited
Dorisima House, Ipswich Road
Brantham, Manningtree
CO11 1NR, Essex
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1206 391001
Fax: +44 (0)1206 391096
Partington & Co
Orchard Farm, Fawkham Road,
Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QP
T: +44 (0) 147 470 9299
F: +44 (0) 147 470 9295
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
Paradigm Audio Visual Ltd
Swan Works, Box End Road
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]
•R
Recoton
Lise Meitner Strasse 9,
Pulheim, Germany, 50259
T: +49 223 498 4080
www.recoton.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]
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
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]
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
Russ Andrews Accessories Ltd
Windermere Road, Staveley
Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PL
T: +44 (0) 153 982 5500
F: +44 (0) 153 982 5540
[email protected]
www.russandrews.com
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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
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
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
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
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.projectionandpresentation.com
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
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]
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
[email protected]
www.yamaha-audio.co.uk
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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