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MOST PROMISING
DEN Smart Home |
DEN SmartStrike
The DEN SmartStrike
invisible, wireless
communicating
smart door strike is
expertly milled and
designed to fi t in the
door frame. DEN SmartStrike users get all the benefi ts
of a smart door lock without compromising the aesthetic
design of the door. Powered by batteries and integrated
with Z-Wave technology, the energy usage is low and
batteries will last an estimated two years. In addition,
as a Z-Wave-enabled device, the DEN SmartStrike is
compatible with thousands of Z-Wave devices. $199;
densmarthome.com
OBJECT-BASED SURROUND COMPONENTS
Pro Audio Technology |
SR-2408iw
This compact, high-output
loudspeaker was designed
for in-wall and in-ceiling
installations where space is
limited. The all-aluminum
construction including the
optional perforated metal
grille, adds to the fi delity
and makes the speaker
suitable for any environment
- including high-end yachts. SR-2408iw features a
1.5-inch ring radiator tweeter, two high-effi ciency 4-inch
midrange drivers, and 8-inch long-throw woofer. Despite
a 4-inch-deep enclosure, the SR-2408iw can reproduce
45Hz to 22kHz, allowing it to serve as full-range speakers
in surround and distributed audio applications. $5,800;
proaudiotechnology.com
TOOLS, TESTING & CALIBRATION
Dirac | Live Active Room Treatment
Dirac Live Active Room Treatment processes home
theater audio as a unifi ed system, not individual speakers,
to eliminate boomy bass and deliver cleaner audio
experiences in any room. The solution complements the
existing Dirac Live features to dramatically improve sound
performance. It can be used in any system with more than
one speaker, with progressive performance enhancements
based on
the total
speakers. The
more speakers,
the greater the
eff ect of spatial
optimization.
Included, at no
additional fee,
in StormAudio
Processors and AVRs ordered from January 1, 2023
onward and will be made available via fi rmware update;
StormAudio products ordered before January 1, 2023 will
be upgradeable by purchasing a license from Dirac's online
store at $299; dirac.com
RUNNERS-UP
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Business & Software Design Tools
Blackwire Designs
Blacklight
Free for Blackwire customers;
blackwiredesigns.com
OneVision Resources
Flex Support Packages
Varies; onevisionresources.com
CONTROL & AUTOMATION
Energy Management
Resideo Technologies
Honeywell Home T10+
Smart Thermostat Kits
Varies based on HVAC contractor;
resideo.com
RoseWater Energy Group
Hub40 Energy Management and
Storage System
$180,000;
rosewaterenergy.com
PHOTOS COURTESY OF 1. DEN SMART HOME; 2. PRO AUDIO TECHNOLOGY; 3. DIRAC; 4. BLACKWIRE DESIGNS; 5. ONEVISION RESOURCES; 6. RESIDEO TECHNOLOGIES; 7. ROSEWATER ENERGY GROUP
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