Goldmund is celebrating the opening of their New York Media Room with a Grand Opening reception Wednesday, February 24th.

Demonstrations will take place, featuring Goldmund’s Proteus Software; revised software that accommodates both in-wall and freestanding speakers.

Michel Reverchon, founder of Goldmund Switzerland, will be at the event to explain how the company’s patented technologies will affect the home theater market.

A Maryland dealer makes good use of space to create a real world feel.
Starr Systems Design of Baltimore, Maryland, had a problem with their old showroom: It didn’t convey what the company could do for the client. So, to they
 embarked on a redesign of their facility, which produced an impressive result. Now, the company has a showroom that mimics the kinds of environments in which their luxury clientele live.

Siam Paragon in Bangkok is home to the most exclusive shops in Thailand, which is why Meridian Audio chose to situate their new concept store there. The store will house the first dedicated Meridian showroom in the world, as well as feature several zones that display the company’s products and concepts.

Talk of the Town, a norther New Jersey dealer with showrooms in Allendale and Hoboken, hosts a special event today, called "The Automated Home," for local architects and designers. New York Spaces magazine, is co-hosting the event and the night will feature socializing and demonstrations on how home theater and automation technology can fit into architectural and interior design.

At this year’s CEDIA Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, Digital Projection International (DPI) was the recipient of this year’s Best New Product award. Their TITAN 1080p Dual 3D projector was the only projector to win an award at the banquet.  DPI’s win is appropriate, as 3D technology was major at this years CEDIA Expo. At the show, attendees were able to experience DPI’s winning projector firsthand through their Total 3D Experience System.

Vendor showrooms continue to gain popularity. The latest company to open a showroom in a major city is Savant Systems, the A/V control technology company that has been gaining steam in the CE industry. The company announced today that it will open a 7,500-square-foot showcase design center in New York City’s SoHo district.

“Inspiration Comes Naturally” is the slogan at Coutura Design Inspirations; a design center in Colorado Springs, CO that provides its patrons with all of their residential design needs. The facility caters to people looking to equip or renovate their homes with the best-of-the-best, and they do this by creating showrooms and “vignette” areas to display the upscale merchandise they have to offer.

Why showrooms are working for dealers and vendors

The deepening economic recession is still in full force. Cutbacks at every level of the distribution chain are still happening and businesses all over the CE world are making adjustments to stay afloat. Smart owners and managers know that cutbacks can't simply be made across the board, especially when it comes to attracting new customers. Amidst hard times, some dealers, and even vendors, are putting money into building or renovating their showrooms to do 
just that.