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DECEMBER 2024 RETAILOBSERVER.COM 19 C EDIA Expo, the platform where residential technology integration, designers, and construction professionals connect, learn, and engage, and Commercial Integrator Expo, a full- featured exposition and conference addressing the needs of today's fixed installation audiovisual systems professionals and technology managers, uncovered major themes that dominated the show floor, including home theater, immersive audio, micro LED, and lighting, and demonstrated the increasing synergy between residential and commercial technologies. "CEDIA Expo 2024 and Commercial Integrator Expo 2024 were bustling with industry professionals experiencing the newest technology and learning about trends in the residential and commercial audiovisual industry," said Jason McGraw, CTS, group vice president for Emerald. "The event welcomed new exhibitors, a diverse array of attendees, and plethora of opportunities to learn, explore, and network. The growing value of hosting an event that bridges residential and commercial technology has proven to create valuable opportunities for collaboration between manu- facturers, integrators, and other industry service providers. We're already gearing up for CEDIA Expo and CIX 2025 next September in Denver!" Barry Sonnenfeld delivered an inspiring eye- opening keynote at CEDIA Expo 2024. Sonnenfeld, who has worked on popular films like "When Harry Met Sally," "The Addams Family," "Men in Black," and more, emphasized the importance of service and education in the home theater industry. His keynote explored the role of home theaters in delivering an unparalleled cinematic experience, highlighting the contrast between movie production and playback environments. Sonnenfeld's insights underscored the need for integrators to deliver exceptional installations and empower homeowners to fully understand and enjoy their systems. The highly anticipated demo from Trinnov, Perlisten, Officina Acustica, Barco, madVR, Kaleidescape, and Seymour-Screen Excellence achieved an impressive ±1 dB variance in seat-to-seat performance in its 18-seat theater on the show floor. Meanwhile, StormAudio, Seymour-Screen Excellence, Ascendo Immersive Audio, Christie Digital, Moovia, and Lumagen showcased an impressive 13.12.10 system that immersed attendees and showcased the capabilities of today's home theaters. The latest advancements in projection from Epson, Sony, JVC, and others kept the show floor buzzing with excitement. Epson introduced its dramatically revamped projector line, headlined by the new Q-Series models. Sony captivated audiences with the debut of its new home theater projectors, particularly the much-anticipated Bravia Projector 9. CEDIA EXPO 2024 AND COMMERCIAL INTEGRATOR EXPO 2024 SPOTLIGHT THE SYNERGY BETWEEN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES Photos courtesy of Emerald/CEDIA Expo

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