AliceAWE unveiled a host of new product launches at its Spring AWE Expo in Epsom this week, also revealing its updated show apartment to installers, manufacturers and the media.
“It has been six busy months since the last AWE Expo and we had news to share with the industry,” comments Stuart Tickle, managing director of AWE. “These events are always a great way to get everyone together to introduce new products, and have some useful conversations about how the various systems can fit into projects that our dealers are working on. Just one useful nugget of information can pay for the time spent visiting us!”
New AWE products
The AWE Cinema has been upgraded and visitors had the opportunity to experience the new Draper ambient light-rejecting ReAct fixed screen which enhances colour and contrast in ambient light conditions.
The cinema now also features the Marantz AV8802 processor and MM8077 power amplifiers providing a Dolby Atmos and DTS-X immersive audio experience.
The latest UHD TVs were also on display, including the Panasonic DX902 series, which was recently awarded Highly Recommended status by AV Forums and Ultra HD Premium status by the UHD Alliance.
Available in 58” and 65”, the DX902 4K TVs are THX certified and support High Dynamic Range (HDR) content. To show the full capabilities of the DX902 series, the Panasonic DMPUB900 is the first Ultra High Definition Blu-ray player from Panasonic.
The Samsung UE65KS8000 65” SUHD premium LED TV from Samsung, and thanks to the manufacturer’s UBD-K85004K Blu-ray player, HDR Blu-ray discs can now be enjoyed in the home environment.
Visitors were able to see the newly configured comms room, which has been fitted out with two 44U Sanus Component Series AV racks.
The racks are professional products at a sensible price that come pre-assembled with blanking panels and vented shelves and include back stops to ensure that equipment does not move during use.
Quick-release back and side panels provide easy access to components and wiring, while swivel casters and adjustable feet allow mobility and stable positioning.
URC now provides unlimited iOS and android connectivity free of charge with every system controller – there is no licence required. The latest URC in-wall touchscreen will also be integrated within the showroom.
Meanwhile, the TKP-5500 is a smaller, more compact version of the TKP-7000. It fits securely in a single-gang wall box and can be mounted either portrait or landscape, is very powerful and provides access to all of the features of Total Control, which now includes the latest modules such as HEOS, KNX, NEST, Coolmaster and Philips Hue.
AWE also showcased the latest Loewe and LG screens, KEF LS-50 bookshelf speakers, R-series floorstanders and THX in-ceiling and in-wall speakers.
Visitors also saw Sanus Cadenza AV furniture, the latest HDanywhere mHub’s and the Marantz SR5010 AV receiver.
These products featured alongside the Epson Laser projector, Philips Dynalite Antumbra Display and the entire HEOS multiroom audio range including the professional DRIVE multi-zone amplifier.