The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) today announced the finalists for the 2005 Mark of Excellence Awards, presented by CEA's TechHome Division.
CEA’s Mark of Excellence Awards recognize the finest achievements in home automation and networking. Winners will be recognized during the Mark of Excellence Awards Banquet on February 25, 2005during the Spring EHX in Orlando, Florida, February 24 – 26.
Each year manufacturers, distributors and installing dealers enter to compete in 20 categories for this coveted award judged by independent experts within the industry. The following are finalists for the Mark of Excellence Awards:
Best Audio Component
Russound - Russound ST2 XM Dual Tuner
Monster Cable Products - Monster Power Signature Series MPA 5150 SS Monster Home Theater Music Reference Five-Channel Power
Best Distributed Audio/Video
ELAN Home Systems - System12 Multi-Room A/V Controller
Russound - Russound CAM6.6T MS/MZ Receiver
Sonos, Inc. Sonos Digital Music System – Sonos ZonePlayer and Sonos Controller
Best Human Interface Product
Control4 - Control4 System Remote Control
Universal Remote Control, Inc. - Complete Control Custom/Professional Sytem
HAI HAI – Home Control for WMC
Best Installation Product
D-Tools, Inc. - System Integrator 4
Control4 - Control4 Composer Software
Sonance - Sonance iPort
Best Integrated System
HomeLogic - OneHome Management and Control Solution
Vantage Controls - C-Box LE
Zensys Inc. - Z-Wave
Best IP-Based Product
NetStreams - NetStreams DigiLinX IP-Based Networked Audio Distribution System
Control4 - Control4 Media Controller
Crestron Electronics, Inc. - Isys i/O WiFi Touchpanel
Best Lighting Controls
Vantage Controls - BriteTouch
Control4 - Control4 Wireless Dimmer
Simply Automated, Inc - SimpyBrilliant
Best Media Server
Kaleidescape, Inc. - Kaleidescape System KPLAYER-2500
Leviton Manufacturing Company - Leviton Entertainment and Applications Platform
Interact-TV Inc. - TeraTelly GS1250 Home Entertainment Server
AMX Corporation - MAX by AMX
Best Speakers
THIEL Audio - THIEL ViewPoint
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