CES 2005 Tech Home Award Finalists

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
Monster Cable Products M