By Anthony Savona In August 2020, Tianna Krause and her husband, Keoni, bought a six-acre property in Maui, Hawaii, that they intended to use to build their dream home. While plans got underway, they first built a few smaller structures to live in. Construction on the main home was set to begin when the Maui wildfires struck on August 8, 2023. The Krause property became a gathering point for those in need. “The fires made us want to build our home faster because we weren’t sure what was going to happen,” says Tianna. So, they got down to work, bringing on Derek Pace and the team at Certified Sounds to handle the technology from the very start.

Trinnov Audio has taken a bold, creative step by producing its own immersive trailers. These cinematic shorts aren’t marketing reels or product promos; they’re meticulously crafted audiovisual experiences designed to challenge systems, thrill listeners, and spark conversation. Here, Benoit Muñoz, Trinnov’s marketing manager and the visionary behind the project, provides the full story behind this unique initiative.

As more homeowners understand the benefits of consistent quality audio throughout their homes, installers are seeing greater opportunities in whole-home audio. In this supplement, we talk to top integrators about how they introduce distributed audio to clients and some of the techniques they use for successful projects.

Legrand’s new Matter-enabled smart devices also support Amazon’s Frustration-Free Setup with Alexa.

Also adds Axess ELITE+ and DisplayPak+ to product lineup.

Includes a professional-grade mount and two thin, low-profile models.

The PowerPipe X Series includes eight models across four performance levels.

Includes two models — the flagship 108 dB and the compact 98 dB — in three distinctive finishes.

Procella Audio has introduced two brand-new subwoofers, the P21Si and P24Si, an architectural speaker, and a surround speaker.