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Media Briefing: Trends in Home Audio and Custom Installation
3-4 p.m. Saturday, January 5
The Venetian, Bellini 2106
Consumer demand for great sound is being driven by the increasing affordability and performance of audio products. Changes in technology and product design are ushering in dramatic new ways for people to enjoy music—including multi-room solutions. As a result, consumer interest in home audio is more acute than ever. This session, created especially for our media attendees, provides an update on trends in home audio from the diverse perspectives of manufacturing, retailing, custom installation, and industry research.
Moderator: Todd Thibodeaux, SVP Industry Relations, CEA
Panelists:
Manufacturer: Kathy Gornik, President-THIEL Audio
Manufacturer: Petro Shimonishi, Vice President, Marketing, NetStreams
Retailer: Steve Caldero, Vice President, Sales, Ken Crane’s Home Entertainment
Installer: Ric Johnson, President, RL Johnson Construction Services
Market Research: Steve Koenig, Sr. Industry Analyst, CEA
CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES
Marco Polo Ballroom in the Sands/The Venetian
Preview the hottest 2008 product debuts, check out the Innovations Design and Engineering Honorees showcase and network with 60 leading technology companies at the only on-site, pre-CES press preview. It's your best chance to see the top products before the show floor even opens. Exhibitors currently include:
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Iqua Ltd. Interactive Toy Concepts Kreative Power LG Logitech Magellan MTech Netgear Niveus Media Norcent Noritsu Novatel Wireless Inc. NPR & Harris Corp. NRG Dock, a Company of Hotseat Chassis OmniMount Oregon Scientific Parrot Inc. Pinnacle Systems PUCC/JETRO PulseLink Quartics |
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Check out these exhibitors' online press kits.
Plus, Into Tomorrow with Dave Graveline and The Technology Tailor on WGN will be broadcasting from the event.
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